Guides for DJs and artists

Straight answers on getting booked, building an EPK and applying to festivals, written for DJs and grassroots artists in the UK.

How to get booked as a DJ in the UK

A practical guide to getting DJ gigs in the UK: local nights, mixes, an EPK, pitching promoters, fees and following up, with no shortcuts promised.

Updated 9 October 2026

What is a DJ EPK?

What a DJ EPK (electronic press kit) is, what promoters and festivals look for in one, what to leave out, and how to make yours free in one link.

Updated 9 October 2026

How to apply to festivals as a DJ

How to apply to play festivals as a DJ: when applications open, where to find them, what to send, how to choose festivals and what happens after you apply.

Updated 9 October 2026

Ready to apply? See the festivals open for applications now, or make your free EPK.