The best and worst things about being a tour DJ, according to two of the best DJs in the business

Barnaby LaneApr 29, 2023, 20:33 IST

DJ EASE is the tour DJ for rapper Young M.A.Instagram/djease_

For many, being a tour DJ sounds like a dream job.
But like any career, it has its ups and downs.

For many, being a tour DJ sounds like a dream job.

Traveling the world, playing to huge crowds, brushing shoulders with the stars — on paper, it is most definitely a desirable career path.

But like any job, being a tour DJ is not all roses.

To get the inside scoop on what the job is really like, Insider spoke to two of the best in the business: Goldie Awards world champion DJ EASE, and US Red Bull 3Style national champion DJ Trayze.

What is a tour DJ?

DJ Trayze.Instagram/trayze

Who are DJ EASE and DJ Trayze?

Red Bull sponsor one of the biggest international DJ competitions, "3Style."Getty/Scott Taetsch

What does the job entail?

Young M.A and DJ EASE.Instagram/djease_

Playing a warm-up set is a lot of fun.

Trayze playing live.Instagram/trayze

But there is a lot of pressure.

That's a big crowd.Instagram/djease_

Equipment can also be a problem.

Trayze says equipment can often be a problem.Instagram/trayze

Getting to see the world is an amazing part of the job.

EASE has played all over the world.Instagram/djease_

The traveling itself, however, is less fun.

Megabus is never fun.Instagram/Trayze

It also means being away from family for extended periods of time.

DJ EASE.Instagram/djease_

Traveling leaves lots of time for other work, though.

Trayze uses Ableton Live to make his music.Instagram/trayze

Partying is fun, but only sometimes.

DJ EASE playing in Germany.Instagram/djease_

Despite the negatives, it's still a great job.

DJ EASE says he loves the big crowds.Instagram/djease_

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