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12 - As a DJ, besides playing music, what other things do I have to do at my gigs? Do I have to pump up the crowd or make announcements?
You will find that the more gigs you do, the more you fall into a routine. The thing about being a DJ is that it isn’t for shy people.
Your job is to create a fun and exciting atmosphere that guests and clients will enjoy. Sometimes that requires you to make announcements and get the crowd excited.
As far as making announcements, that goes with the territory of weddings. You are going to have to introduce the newlywed couple…”Here is Mr and Mrs. So and So.” Then maybe you will have to introduce the family, the first dance, the father-daughter dance and so on.
Some fraternity or sorority parties may want you to announce prizes or funny games.
The best advice to give when making announcements is to be just as excited as you can for say the bride and groom or someone that just won a prize. It will really make for a memorable night!
It may be tough in the beginning, but the more you make announcements, the more comfortable you are going to get out there. The only way to get over a fear is to do what makes you fearful. Soon, you are going to see that you will end up being great at making announcements. And once the announcements are made, you can go back and hide behind the music.
