Promoters

Just a question for all you Hard Trance Promoters out there.

What do you look for structure wise when listening to promos?

im only a small time promoter really but id say try and stick away from the usual 'anthems' you here, try adding something little different as you stand out a lot more. Obviously the mixing must be quite clean but the set structure must seem to 'build' on its last track which I think mzone is the master of that.

I think most promoters will want spot on mixing techniques but how many djs are there like that? hence the need to stand away from that crowd and add something extra. Think its just important to develope your own style and stick to it.

theres my 2ps worth anyway.

mix the old with the new, some very well known with some very unknown tunes, and just a couple of uplifting tunes, one in the middle, one in the end......or second from last..

also try not to just mix 13 tracks, try mixing 16 - 18 tracks in 60 or 70 minutes it shows you've got skill.... and is laways impressive to a promoter... but obviously if your mixing isn't that good then just keep it simple...

hehe, with gabber i used to do 70min demos with upto 30tracks :)

at the dogs bollox i played 20tunes in my 45min set.. its so fun

Cheers lads some good advice.

Good call Macca... mixing old with new I think is a good sign. Mainly cause it's good to hear something new which is quality and is original to listen but to hear some of the best of the past mixed in with them gives people familiarity with the set too.

Cabbage's basically.

Yeh its good to hear that coz I've been trying to do all my mixes recently with fresh stuff and it gets really difficult!

The best thing you can do is be different from the next person. Look at it like this, you are the promoter & you have got 20 demo's to listen to, you want yours to stand out. As someone has allready suggested dont fill the set full of anthems that everybody knows, develop your own style & build the cd nicely. Baring in mind that if you do play anywhere you will more likely play an early set or warm up ( I know When i started to play out I played mostly warm ups untill i got a little name for myself ) so dont bang it right out on your first few tunes, If they know you are versatile you are more likely to get booked.
Also make the cd artwork eye catching sometimes this can make you look more professional.
I not calming to know everything but its just a few things that have helped me get to play at places like the country club & Enzos, hope it helps m8