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Mercantile Hall

Mercantile Hall DJ

Burlington, WI · On-site

$400/hr

Play music for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing using the couple's preferences and guest ... We sell and schedule the gigs for you--you don't have to deal with booking the couples, we simply ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$450 - $900/mo

... gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world. Our global team is ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

... gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world. Our global team is ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

New York, NY

... gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world. Our global team is ...

Complete Weddings + Events Phoenix

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Wedding DJ

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$250 - $750/day

... gigs to their schedule. Forget lugging around heavy equipment - we provide all the top-of-the-line gear and comprehensive training to turn your passion for music into a fantastic DJ/MC career! Here ...

DJ BOT

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Freelance Content Creator & Social Media Marketer

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$150 - $300/day

Weekend availability when events are booked (this is where most gigs happen) * Strong sense of pacing, music, and energy in short-form edits * Dependable communication and quick turnaround on ...

Taco Reho

Bartender

Rehoboth Beach, DE · On-site

... music-inspired digs at our one-in-a-million guitar bar. Our Bartending Team is made up of ... You also could earn a spot on our road crew for off-site gigs in the OG taco truck, right where our ...

La Vida Hospitality

Bartender

Rehoboth Beach, DE · On-site

... music-inspired digs at our one-in-a-million guitar bar. Our Bartending Team is made up of ... You also could earn a spot on our road crew for off-site gigs in the OG taco truck, right where our ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for gigs musicians in the United States is $21.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gigs Musician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gigs Musician, you need strong musical proficiency, versatility across genres, and often formal training or practical experience in performance. Familiarity with sound equipment, digital audio workstations, and sometimes music notation software is typically expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and professionalism help musicians connect with audiences and collaborate smoothly with other artists and event organizers. These skills ensure high-quality performances, repeat bookings, and a positive reputation in the music industry.

What are gigs musicians?

Gigs musicians are performers who are hired to play music at various events, venues, or recording sessions on a temporary or freelance basis. Rather than being employed by a single organization, they typically work independently and find opportunities through networking, agencies, or online platforms. Gigs can range from weddings and parties to concerts, bars, or studio recordings. This lifestyle offers flexibility but may also involve inconsistent schedules and income. Many gigs musicians supplement their performance work with teaching or other music-related jobs.

What are some common challenges gig musicians face when balancing multiple performances and clients?

Gig musicians often juggle several clients, venues, and rehearsal schedules at once, which requires strong organizational skills and flexibility. One common challenge is managing last-minute changes or cancellations, which can disrupt both income and planning. Additionally, coordinating travel, equipment logistics, and contract negotiations independently can be demanding. Building good relationships with venue managers and other musicians can help streamline communication and secure repeat bookings.
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Mercantile Hall DJ

Mercantile Hall

Burlington, WI • On-site

$400/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 hours ago

Job description

Description:

Job Posting

Title: DJ, BEDO Brands

Spin love stories—join BEDO Brands as a Wedding DJ!

Who we are:

  • Our Mission: Make Other People Shine
  • Our Core Values:
  • CARE: We care first for each other, then customers
  • SERVICE: We wow our customers with service and hospitality
  • PROCESS: We follow repeatable systems to ensure consistently excellent experiences for our customers and co-workers
  • IMPROVEMENT: We constantly improve and raise the bar on our service experience, our facility, our brand, ourselves


The Job:

The BEDO Sound DJ duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Communicate with couples in the weeks leading up to their event and complete all pre-event DJ tasks.
  2. Prepare playlist for each couple’s event, using the BEDO Sound MC form for a list of the couple’s preferred songs and styles.
  3. Set up BEDO Sound equipment (speakers, microphones, sound board, lights) for ceremonies, both indoor and outdoor, and receptions.
  4. Assist officiants, family, bridal party members and couples with using the microphone for the ceremony, toasts and speeches.
  5. Play music for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing using the couple’s preferences and guest requests.
  6. Make announcements for the couple or event staff as needed throughout the day, confirming pronunciation of names and any pertinent details.
  7. Maintain awareness of event timeline and work with Event Manager to coordinate the timing of important event milestones, such as asking guests to be seated, grand march and first dances.
  8. Maintain awareness of the crowd’s response to music selections and adjust as necessary to create a full and lively dance floor.
  9. Take down and safely store BEDO Sound equipment at the conclusion of each event.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Friday-Sunday availability.
  • Must act with absolute integrity and honesty.
  • Ability to read, speak and understand the English language.
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work holidays, including New Year's, St Patrick's Day, and Halloween (depending on whether an event is booked on that date).
  • The ideal candidate would be able to DJ events at our venue in Burlington, WI as well as our venue in Janesville, WI.

Perks of the job:

  • We provide all of the equipment you need—you do not need to load and unload heavy speakers and sound boards from your car and bring them in each shift-we have all of that and more at our venues for you to use.
  • Weddings are fun! You are DJ'ing an event for one of the happiest days of a couple's life-it's a great atmosphere with happy people.
  • Free dinner—enjoy a free catered meal every shift you work.
  • We sell and schedule the gigs for you—you don't have to deal with booking the couples, we simply schedule you for your events and you show up.
  • Weddings almost always end at midnight. No super late nights, no getting home at 4am from a gig. Our DJs are typically packed up and heading home by 12:30am.
  • Learn from veteran DJs! We provide extensive training on our equipment with experienced DJ's.

Compensation:

  • Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Observations: $10.00 per hour
  • Monthly Meetings: $17.00 per hour
  • Blueprint Modules: $25.00 per completed module
  • Launch Events: $300.00 per event
  • Standard Event: $400.00 per event
  • Non-Standard Event: A rate will be determined at the discretion of BEDO Brands and offered to the employee
Requirements: