Canberra

Disc Jockey

Disk Jockeys, more popularly known as DJs, mix and play recorded music to a live audience. They work at radio stations and media outlets — and perform at bars, nightclubs, dance halls, music festivals, and raves as well as private events and parties.

As a DJ you could be taking a booking for a wedding, preparing an application to perform at a big music festival, posting video fragments of your home studio to Instagram, preparing a set-list for a radio gig, unloading your sound equipment at the back entrance of a night club, talking to the venue manager about start and finish times, taking a request from the audience, or just rocking a sold-out dance hall in the early hours of the morning.

To succeed in this occupation you will need an extensive knowledge of popular and club music, the technical skills to mix and blend recorded music in real-time, and the ability to interact with a live audience.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a disc jockey?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music

Blended, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
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Musician Performer Stage Technician Disc Jockey + 1 more
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music

Blended
3 years
$0 - $4,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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