CTB Workshop | How to Get Booked as a DJ in Victoria

Name: CTB Workshop | How to Get Booked as a DJ in Victoria
Start: 2026-09-20T02:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-20T03:30:00.000Z
Location: The Downbeat

Saturday, Sep 19

7:00pm – 8:30pm

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HOW TO GET BOOKED AS A DJ IN VICTORIA 🎧 Want to know what actually gets you booked in Victoria's nightlife scene? Join some of Victoria's leading talent buyers, promoters and venue bookers for an inside look at what they consider when booking DJs for clubs and events. We'll discuss what makes an artist stand out, how to approach promoters and talent buyers, the importance of your music, social media and branding, how to build relationships within the local scene, and some of the biggest mistakes DJs make when trying to get booked. Whether you're looking for your first club booking or trying to take the next step in your DJ career, this panel will give you practical insight directly from the people making the booking decisions. PANELISTS: Dimitri Demers (Senior Talent Buyer, MRG Live) Johann (GM/Talent Buyer, Upstairs Entertainment) Jeff Lingwood (Music Director/Talent Buyer, The Downbeat) Coulter Prestage (Founder/Talent Buyer, Midnight Project) Jay Alexandrea (Talent Buyer, Domin8tracks) Sydney Blu (Moderator) Following the evening's workshop and panel, Change the Beat takes over the dance floor for the official club night with an all-women lineup featuring Sydney Blu (Toronto), DJ Leanne and PureBL!SS. Change the Beat works to create greater representation and opportunities across electronic music through education, mentorship, community initiatives and events around the world.