Tricky requests, playing festivals, DJ challenges

From how to deal with inappropriate music requests to the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025, we answered a whole range of student questions here at Digital DJ Tips this week. Enjoy!

As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of real-time feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.

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00:00 Intro

00:14 Episode overview

01:16 How should DJs handle tricky requests?

08:09 What do you think about DJing with the Rekordbox iOS app?

16:57 Will Apple Music streaming work on my older DJ gear?

24:29 What are the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025?

42:02 Tips for DJing festivals when you're used to open-format sets?

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