“I miss when promoters were the real tastemakers. You didn’t always know the DJ, but you trusted the room because that promoter booked them, and that meant something.”
From: Lolo_Knows and Club Kid Dirty Disco: A comment on one of my recent posts sparked a bigger conversation…
Dax DJ comment:
“What’s happening in my area is that all the promoters have become DJs, and even a lot of my nightlife friends have suddenly started DJing.” @familyhousemag
From: Lolo_Knows:
At first, I laughed. Then I thought about it.
Over the years, I’ve watched the scene evolve from one built on tastemakers, trusted promoters, and community builders into one increasingly driven by visibility, metrics, and personal brands.
Technology has opened doors, and that’s a good thing. More people have access to music than ever before.
But I also think it’s worth asking: What happens when everyone wants the same role?
The strongest scenes I’ve been part of weren’t built by DJs alone. They were built by communities of people contributing in different ways.
Curious to hear your thoughts.
