chinagirl Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Can someone please give me some advice as to how to get involved in djing in Aberdeen. Without naming names I find myself increasingly frustrated at the narrow mindedness of some local promoters but also fully understand the need to make and fill seats/stools. I would like to say that I have quite a wide range of musical tastes and would like to have the opportunity to play something genuinely different/experimental to a wider audience. For reference sake, I'm into stuff like Sun City Girls, Ze/y/99 labels, Krautrock, On U sound/dub, Pyschic TV/T.G./Coil, Current 93, Einsturzende, Laibach, Can, Cave, Northern soul you get the idea. Generally bored of 'barhouse' but like some stuff like Perlon, Trapez, Kompakt etc. I realise this is not what most would call 'dancefloor material' so was thinking more of a Sunday night, chill-out vibe. I cannot afford a cd mixer and so am unable to showcase my ability but can compile a cd of an unmixed 'set' for anyone interested. Apologies for the blatant self-promotion but I believe I could offer something genuinely worthwhile or at least inspire others to do something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neubeatz Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Empathy 2 UIf you crack it, let me know too, I'm fucking fed up of the closed shop aswell, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinagirl Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 It's sad, you would have thought that some people would be falling over themselves to promote a fresh injection of new ideas, creativity and choice. I find it hard to believe that the need is not there. Who wants to listen to R&B and barhouse everywhere they go? But short of buying my own club what choice do I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 It's sad' date=' you would have thought that some people would be falling over themselves to promote a fresh injection of new ideas, creativity and choice. I find it hard to believe that the need is not there. Who wants to listen to R&B and barhouse everywhere they go? But short of buying my own club what choice do I have?[/quote']internet radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinagirl Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 internet radioWouldn't know where to begin. Prefer the hands-on approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 In Aberdeen, it's largely down to who you know. It's the same for bands, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 most of the slots in aberdeen are filled, the lemon tree looks for djs somtimes when touring bands play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinagirl Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 How fucking grim. Makes me feel like moving back to Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Elvis Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I'd say speak to the Fudge guys, they may put you on at a Fudgenight, alternatively there is Tsunami charity gig on 20th Feb and they are looking for dj's to play I think or at least I'm being set loose to dj and I play stuff no one's heard of.It's a start anyway, I only recently started doing some djing mainly at gig's I'm playing with RMW, but I've started getting asked to do slots here and there.Greig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Karloff Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 A month ago I'd have said to give Dr Drakes Bar a shout, but that ship has sailed now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullmouse Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 A hint' date=' though; going too heavy on the Einsturzende Neubaten et al might not be the best idea. Fucking great band, but bar/club fodder...believe me, I've tried.[/quote']I've tried and succeeded! ;D No one notices when I slip in one or two EN songs in the Chill Out room at Moshulu, not to mention a regular playing of the more 'rar' stuff at Elizium (when it was going).Roll on April the 5th in London, four times in two years. I really am spoiled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullmouse Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 For reference sake' date=' I'm into stuff like Sun City Girls, Ze/y/99 labels, Krautrock, On U sound/dub, Pyschic TV/T.G./Coil, Current 93, Einsturzende, Laibach, Can, Cave, Northern soul you get the idea. Generally bored of 'barhouse' but like some stuff like Perlon, Trapez, Kompakt etc. I realise this is not what most would call 'dancefloor material' so was thinking more of a Sunday night, chill-out vibe.[/quote']Have you been along to the Chill Out Room at Moshulu on a Friday night? I DJ there every second week, so if you've seen a tall bloke with glasses there it's probably me. I veer into what you've got as a suggested playlist, plus I'm a major EN & Cave fan.I'm also one of the two Elizium DJs, and we do a mix of electronica, synthpop and old skool industrial with a light dusting of goth thrown in. We're currently on a break, looking for a new venue, so it's hard for even established nights to get what they are looking for.If it helps, we started by finding a venue to do a feeder night at a small bar prior to a major indie club night at the Palace. It might be another option to persue, but from what you're saying a chill-out DJ slot on a less competition feirce night would suit. PM me if you want to go through any ideas and suggestions, or say hello when I'm doing the Chill Out room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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