Ep.133 - How the DJ Industry is growing but making LESS money

An episode of the Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader podcast, hosted by We Are Crossfader, titled "Ep.133 - How the DJ Industry is growing but making LESS money" was published on May 1, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.

May 1, 2025 ·25m · Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

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Summary

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey: ⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORDIn this special episode of Off the Record, we're coming to you from the stunning Hyde Hotel in Ibiza during the International Music Summit (IMS). We dive deep into the 2024 IMS Industry Report, breaking down key insights on the rise of genres like Drum & Bass and Afro House, the SoundCloud resurgence, and why building your own DJ community is more important than ever.We also spotlight female representation in DJing, explore how emerging markets like India and Latin America are shifting the landscape, and unpack why festivals are booming — but also becoming less accessible.Whether you're an aspiring DJ or industry insider, this episode is packed with must-know trends and honest conversations from the heart of the global electronic music scene.00:00 – Welcome to IMS Ibiza episode03:02 – Drum & Bass and Afro House rising06:05 – SoundCloud is thriving again09:08 – Live scene growth & saturation12:11 – Build your own DJ community15:14 – Women in DJing: Still rising18:17 – Emerging markets shaping the future21:20 – DJs must diversify creative output24:23 – We need more real DJs

Episode Description

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

In this special episode of Off the Record, we're coming to you from the stunning Hyde Hotel in Ibiza during the International Music Summit (IMS).

We dive deep into the 2024 IMS Industry Report, breaking down key insights on the rise of genres like Drum & Bass and Afro House, the SoundCloud resurgence, and why building your own DJ community is more important than ever.

We also spotlight female representation in DJing, explore how emerging markets like India and Latin America are shifting the landscape, and unpack why festivals are booming — but also becoming less accessible.

Whether you're an aspiring DJ or industry insider, this episode is packed with must-know trends and honest conversations from the heart of the global electronic music scene.

00:00 – Welcome to IMS Ibiza episode

03:02 – Drum & Bass and Afro House rising

06:05 – SoundCloud is thriving again

09:08 – Live scene growth & saturation

12:11 – Build your own DJ community

15:14 – Women in DJing: Still rising

18:17 – Emerging markets shaping the future

21:20 – DJs must diversify creative output

24:23 – We need more real DJs