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“I think social media has opened the doors much more for people to manage their own stuff. All I use is a Gmail account with various labels in it and a calendar that I can then share with people, and folders you can put flyers in and have them all accessible in one place. The technical organisation of it is all available to you, so it’s just a case of being willing to do a little cold calling and grafting; there’s not really anything holding you back.”

Make connections

“My general approach is to get involved in things before asking for a booking. Build up connections first. I’ll find DJs who have a similar profile to myself and play a similar sound

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