Djing work in Dubai
 

Hi there,

I'm new to the forum and am looking at working over in Dubai. I have applied to Juliana's and have an interview with them next month. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me of any other companies that provide Dj's to the area, that I may wish to approach ???

Thanks in advance :)

Re: Djing work in Dubai
 

Welcome to the forum :)

And for help, well can't help, but I think that a couple of the links in the recruitment faq have info on entertainment that might be a place to start :)

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thanks I'll have a look

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Hello - what clubs have you played and what style of music do you play?

This'll help in trying to point you in the right direction...

What is Juliana's that you have an interview with?

Cheers,

Auto

Re: Djing work in Dubai
 

Hi there Auto

I play mainly funky / house music, but also delve into bassline and speed garage.

As I came from a Hard Dance background I also play hard house / trance and techno when required.

Thats to being resident to Kinky U, Funk Deluxe / Clubbed / Funked Up and Clubberslink I play all over the UK, mainly in Birmingham and London.

I have played and have bookings with the likes of Pacha, Party Proactive, Wildchild, Sundissential, Gatecrasher etc.... But owing to the nature of the industry in the UK am looking to move somewhere like Dubai to enable me to play out every night, as opposed to having to cram 4/5 bookings into one weekend !

Julianas are a UK based company who provide DJ's for the likes of Hyatt and Hilton etc....

Cheers

Re: Djing work in Dubai
 

There is no such Companies in UAE that provides DJ's for clubs or parties. This work is done through word of mouth and by events organising companies.


We have freelance DJ's like Dj Cowboy Dj Jaguar etc.. etc... who are found in most of the events in the town.

You can Only apply for DJing directly to Clubs. (kind of clubs depends on the music you play and the crowd they are pulling)


Hope that helps.

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Hi Reds,

A nice history of gigs there - that will stand you in good stead. On the whole there are a lot of nights out here mainly playing house through trance. R&B is pretty big too, but we don't need to talk about that ;)

There are a load of named DJs out here all the time, however there are enough clubs that you could be looking at a possible residency if very lucky.

Try having a look at Time Out Dubai for an idea on the venues, nights and DJs around. See if Infusion (magazine) is online or Remix (Dubai edition) online? Check out the promoters out here too - Ohm Records & 9714 being the "cooler" ones that would be into more pure techno and bass (D&B does well here too) - (didn't know Speed Garage still existed - it's all Grime by now surely!) - You also have Vibe and Fluid Production doing events.

Some of the better clubs for your sound are Trilogy, Peppermint, The Apartment & 360 (at Jumeriah Beach Hotel) - you've also got the smaller boutique club bars like Sho Cho, Arika Lounge, Boudoir etc. Lotus One is a cool new(ish) venue.

I'm not a part of the dance scene so much out here, but your best bet would have to be getting hold of some of the manager / bookers and getting your set / website to them.

Try to get at least a warm up set booked and get out here for a few days... check out the scene yourself...

Let me know if I can help more?

Auto

PS Ignore Casanova unless you are a Khaleej DJ that goes under the name of MC Sheikh Ya Booty or have a love for Death / Speed Metal....

Re: Djing work in Dubai
 

Thats great cheers for the info, loads to go on there !

As for the speed garage its still pretty big especially in Brum, most promoters are beginning to ban it for bassline instead, due to the type of crowd it attracts - its nice to know theres a big D&B scene too as I dabble in that too

Thanks again

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Get in touch with these guys too - [email protected] - they are putting on Quantic (Tru-Thoughts - broken beats etc) at The Apartment this week - could be worth look?

Try to get hold of Nik or Satyen @ Ohm Records and Shabs @ 9714.com

Good luck once again...

Auto

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Is there a drum and bass scene out here?

I know IBO does (or used to do) a decent D&B and reggae night but don't think I've seen it elsewhere

The clubbing scene here is pretty poor. Mostly trance and hard house and like everything else in Dubai - the atmosphere can be a bit muted.

The promoters basically look at the 'Top 50' DJs in the world and try to book them and very little else. So you get dross like Paul van Dyk, Sander whatsisface and has beens like Carl Cox coming over quite a lot.

Occassionally you get some class (like Jeff Mills, Quantic, Giles Peterson - and for something different this weekend James Lavell).

I heard a rumour that Ritchie Hawtin may come to town soon as well.

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iBO is run by 9714 - they have D&B nights. Ohm does quite few too if I remember. Mach 4 the local DJ is D&B no?

Richie Hawtin in DXB - Oh my god!

I like the look of Quantic this week and UNCLE Lavell could be good... though have seen him at the Blue Note late 90s and he put me to sleep...

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HAWTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :beer:

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HAWTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

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Try www.sjpinternationalentertainment.com they got loads of contracts including hotel residencies. How did u get on with juliana's? i have just applied, just waiting for reply... any advice u can gimme?

Cheers

Rob

Re: Djing work in Dubai
 

welcome to the forums :)