61% of emerging DJs feel “social media numbers matter more than musical skill”

Five To Watch: The most exciting DJs and producers in South Africa right now

The more the world seems to be crumbling around us, the more people are turning to the dance floor as a place of sanctuary. A place of healing. And being a DJ right now means taking on that respons…

The Electronic Music Industry Today: 31% of Newcomers Considering Giving Up - News from the IMS

The current debate surrounding the electronic music industry and access to the subject is further fueled by a new survey conducted by the Pete Tong DJ Academy. In conjunction with the International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza, the results of a wide-ranging survey based on feedback from 15,000 DJs and producers have been released. The figures paint a clear picture of how many emerging artists feel they are perceived by the electronic music indust…

“Every post feels like a test. If it flops I feel like a failure”: 61% of DJs feel that their social media presence is more important than their skill

That’s just one of the sobering stats from a new Pete Tong DJ Academy survey, spelling out how hard it is to breakthrough in 2025

61% of emerging DJs feel “social media numbers matter more than musical skill”

The findings of a new survey conducted by the Pete Tong DJ Academy were revealed at IMSContinue reading...