Finally…

It’s easy to “bottle it” and start throwing club bangers on to fill the floor when you’re warming up – it’s a classic rookie error. Smart DJs know the truth: people rarely arrive at a club and want to dance immediately. Above everything else, the job is to set the vibe and make everyone feel welcome.

It’s easy to “bottle it” and start throwing club bangers on to fill the floor when you’re warming up…

And while it may not be the easiest thing in the world for a DJ to appear to be happy, energetic and “into it” – especially when the venue is slow to fill up for whatever reason – that enthusiasm for the music and the night simply has to start from you. It’s a crucial lesson for DJs to learn, and it’s one of the big reasons why if you can play a good warm-up, you can play any time of the night.