I like to beatmix (and other types of mixing) songs especially rnb tunes. However I do like to play everything from the 60s upwards to chart hits, and mix them wherever possible. Just wondering what you think im best at? I mean is it normal 2 beatmix things as a mobile DJ, or Club DJ, or even producer (ie for mastermix etc).

Ps I use CD’s no vinyl or labtop.

Thanks

Gazza...I think it is really hard for us to tell you what you would be best at! Just do what you like doing best... you can mix at any function!

I think Club djs mix more than they use the mic,so if you mix just about everything then maybe club is the way to go or maybe become a mixmaster!

Mobile D.J'ing is far harder (in terms of creating an atmosphere) than Club D.J'ing. For instance those attending a club are going there knowing that there is loud music, flashing lights and even paying an admission fee to get in. They are not going there to chat and catch up with family members they haven't seen for years. In short they are going there with the sole purpose to have a good time.

At Most Mobile Functions, guests are there by invitation and politeness, they may hate Disco's with a passion and much prefer a game of dominoes or Bingo. Often they've been dragged away from the tele by their Wives to attend. Most function guests are happy picking through the buffet and chatting to people they haven't seen in years. The D.J and dancing can often be the farthest thing from their mind .

Equally some clubs are now employing personality D.J's. This isn't personality in the sense of a famous D.J more a term used to describe a D.J who uses a mic. If you can mix well AND are confident using a Microphone then you will have the advantage over those D.J's who purely mix for 6 hours a night. Both the clubs i've worked in have required the use of a mic - especially during theme nights and doing risque' adult games . Some city centre clubs would never do anything like this, it depends on the area / clientele' / management - but the more flexible you are with regard to skills then the more likely your chances at getting in to a venue.

As a dj who started on mobile, who now works mostly clubs i agree with the posts above,i work in a small town (pop 50000) and 90% of my work is in a club where mixing and mic work go hand in hand but i have worked clubs where people come for one specific type of music.As Gary said the planning is done weeks before and its much easier ( in my opinion),less challenging than mobile work.Perhaps the expected standard of mixing is higher but then again if you are playing a 2 hour set which you have been practising for weeks then it should be. Not having to lug\rig gear is of course absolutely wonderful.