DJOC: Your Talent Management Agency!
Washington DC is a great city loaded with talented DJ’s. At DJOC we want to not only help clients find the best in entertainment for their events but we are also highly committed and dedicated to keeping top DJ talent busy. In Washington DC there are many professional entertainers that you see performing at the hottest clubs such as Eden, Recess and Josephine’s, that have other jobs during the week. Many rush in a decision to play at venues and hence devalue their services because the club owner states to them, “well, we can find another person that will do it for less”.
Just like David Letterman has CAA, now professional DJ’s in Washington DC have DJOC.
Being a DJ in the evenings and on the weekend is only a part time job for DJ’s. This does not mean that their dedication to their craft is part time and therefore they should not be compensated for only part of their value. Handling negotiations for a residency at a bar or club is not their strongest attribute and many club owners and promoters are very aware of this fact. Washington DC is a “Club Market”. This means that the chosen method of promoting is to promote the Club and not the DJ. In other major markets such as Miami, New York, Chicago, LA, the DJ and entertainment is the draw and everyone benefits. The club owner, the promoter, the bartenders and most of all, the PATRONS!
Now, please understand, I am not in anyway bashing or dismissing the practices of club, bar, lounge owners and promoters. They are doing what they feel is in their best interest. What I am stating is that DJOC has an ethical position from years of experience that makes bringing this to the attention of everyone in the industry a must. We are all about making clients happy. And DJOC is also about making sure the talent is happy. Devaluation of anyone’s service is counterproductive to everyone’s goal at a nightspot or any private event. DJ’s have a following because they work hard on their craft. At DJOC we know that full value for their services is beneficial to the club owner that hires them and the patrons who come to hear their favorite DJ’s.
These DJ’s create the ambiance. Along with the bar tenders and the décor their contribution to the evening is equal. In the eyes of many some would say greater but we know that in order for a quarterback to throw a touchdown pass, he has to have a receiver to catch the ball. DJOC recognizes this and is here to assist both the club, bar, lounge and restaurant owner in finding a balance in what they want along with making sure that they DJ is not only paid their worth, but perform at the level expected by all.
DJOC is looking to represent those DJ’s in Washington DC that want to work the night scene and who feel that getting paid less than their value is no longer acceptable. DJOC also wants to make sure that those hiring talented DJ’s get what they expect for their pay each and every time. They also want to be sure that the level of entertainment is as advertised and as contracted. DJOC is a management and talent agency that finds the balance on all sides. Our involvement and participation in this industry is for the sole purpose of a solid product, reliable service and long lasting beneficial business relationship for all.
If you are looking for a DJ, or, you are a DJ looking for solid management, then contact us today!
