Host Your First Event

Hosting an event is the first step toward creating interactive experiences with DJ PlayNow.

Whether you’re performing at a club, private party, lounge, festival, or recurring residency, creating an event allows attendees to discover you, request songs, send tips, and engage with your performance—all through the app.

This guide walks you through creating and publishing your first event.

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Before You Begin

Before creating an event, make sure you’ve:

• Completed your DJ profile
• Joined the correct organization (if applicable)
• Enabled the features you intend to use, such as tips
• Confirmed your event details

Having accurate information helps attendees find and engage with your event.

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Step 1: Open the Events Screen

From the home screen, tap Events.

Here you’ll find:

• Upcoming events
• Previous events
• Create Event

Select Create Event to begin.

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Step 2: Choose Your Event Type

DJ PlayNow supports different event formats.

One-Time Event

Perfect for:

• Club nights
• Weddings
• Festivals
• Private events

These events happen once on a specific date and time.

Recurring Event

Best for DJs with regular performances.

Examples include:

• Friday Night Residency
• Weekly Lounge Sessions
• Monthly Events

Recurring events reduce setup time and help regular attendees know when to find you.

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Step 3: Complete Your Event Details

Fill in the event information carefully.

Typical information includes:

• Event name
• Venue
• Date
• Time
• Music genre

Choose a genre that best represents what attendees can expect.

Clear event information builds trust and improves discoverability.

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Step 4: Enable Optional Features

DJ PlayNow allows you to customize how attendees interact with your event.

Depending on your setup, you can enable:

• Song requests
• Tips
• Other supported engagement features

Choose the options that best fit your performance style.

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Step 5: Publish Your Event

Once everything looks correct, publish your event.

Your event is now live and ready for attendees to discover.

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Share Your Event

Creating your event is only half the job.

Getting people there is just as important.

DJ PlayNow makes sharing simple.

You can:

• Copy your event link
• Share directly to your favorite social media platforms
• Download a QR code
• Add the QR code to posters, flyers, or digital promotions

The easier your event is to find, the more opportunities your audience has to engage before the music even starts.

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During Your Event

Once attendees join your event, they can interact with you digitally.

Depending on the features you’ve enabled, they can:

• Submit song requests
• Send tips
• Participate in live event interactions

You’ll receive and manage these interactions directly from DJ PlayNow, allowing you to stay focused on your performance without unnecessary interruptions.

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After Your Event

When the event ends, your work doesn’t stop.

Review your event activity by checking:

• Song requests
• Tips received
• Event engagement

If you’re enrolled in the DJ PlayNow Earnings Program, you can also visit your Earnings dashboard to review eligible payouts.

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Best Practices

To get the most from every event:

• Publish events early so attendees have time to discover them.
• Share your event link across multiple platforms.
• Use your QR code on printed and digital promotional materials.
• Keep your event details accurate and up to date.
• Enable the features that encourage audience participation.
• Review your event performance after it ends.

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What’s Next?

Now that you’ve hosted your first event, you’re ready to learn how to make it more interactive.

Continue with these guides:

• Managing Song Requests
• Understanding DJ PlayNow Tokens
• Receiving Tips During Events
• Sharing Events with QR Codes
• Managing Your Event Earnings

The more your audience participates, the more engaging every event becomes.