What Is The Going Rate For A Bigname DJ Booking?

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Suppose a venue books a somewhat big-name DJ, someone like DJ Assault, for an event. How much would a DJ like that typically get for a night of work? Does the venue pay for the DJ's transportation as well?

― Ian, Friday, 23 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

My neighbor, DMC champion P-trix, charges $600 - $3000 a performance.

― chaki, Friday, 23 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

It is more difficult than that. It is a matter of the size of the venue, the location of the venue, what time of week it is, and who your connections are. You are going to pay less for a Thursday night gig in a small venue if a DJ happens to have a larger gig on Friday night in another nearby city. Also, are you dealing with a booking agency or are you dealing directly with the DJ?

I am not sure what DJ Assault asks for, but I bet he does not work for less than a $1,000 outside of the Midwest, and probably a hell of a lot more in Europe.

Yes, when it comes to professional DJ's, the venue always provides airfare, lodging, and sometime provides a Per Deim allowance.

― Michael Taylor, Saturday, 24 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

also, as a point of reference, Jeff Mills and Derrick May charge between $4-6000 depending on the gig.

― Michael Taylor, Saturday, 24 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

It also depends on the date...DJs can charge double or even triple on new year's eve. Supposedly Jeff Mills was paid $60,000 (CDN) to spin in Montreal on new years eve 1999. I'm sure the number is even higher in bigger cities.

― Elliot, Saturday, 24 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

wasn't Junior Vasquez supposed to have charged £100,000 to play in Tokyo once? or is that exaggeration?

― gareth, Sunday, 25 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

if DJ is simul-brdcast to to other clubs on New Year the DJ plays one gig and gets paid from each club - jobz a goodun !

― , Sunday, 25 November 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

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