[bjswaim]

I have been a KJ/DJ for the past 15 years and have seen the club scene prices fluctuate tremendously. I'm in the Los Angeles, CA area and the going rate is $100 - $150 for a 4-hour bar gig. However, I am worth more and will not settle for less than $250. I do less bar gigs than others but the ones I do are more high end and have a higher class clientele who actually give tips!. My largest portion of business is in private and corporate parties which is the most lucrative. I charge $500 for a 4-hour minimum gig with $125 per hour overtime charge. I also am listed with several entertainment agents in my area which generates much of my corporate parties. However, when you are the entertainment under an agent generated gig, you are not allowed to promote "your" business but must hand out the agents cards. If you're good you will get a lot of business through the agent so it somewhat offsets not being able to promote yourself.