3.7 KiB
3.7 KiB
🎤 LA Promoters & Booking Targets
Local LA scene for Das to break into
TIER 1 — Key LA Promoters/Collectives
Brownies & Lemonade
- Why: THE tastemaker collective in LA bass music. They break artists.
- Events: Weekly/bi-weekly events, special showcases
- Venues: Various (Exchange, Academy, warehouses)
- How to connect:
- Attend their events religiously
- Engage on socials
- Get introduced through someone in their orbit
- Submit demos when they open calls
- Contact: Check IG @browniesandlemonade
- Status: [ ]
Space Yacht
- Why: Weekly Tuesday parties, great for emerging artists
- Venue: Sound Nightclub (primarily)
- Vibe: Bass-heavy, supports local talent
- How to connect:
- Go to Tuesday nights consistently
- Network with their team
- Submit through their channels
- Contact: @spaceyacht on IG
- Status: [ ]
HARD Events (Insomniac)
- Why: Major festivals (HARD Summer, Day of the Dead)
- Reality check: Bigger target, but worth building toward
- How to connect: Build buzz first, then get on radar
- Status: [ ] Long-term target
Restless Nites
- Why: Underground bass events in LA
- How to connect: Attend, network, submit
- Status: [ ]
Goldenvoice
- Why: Coachella, other major festivals
- Reality check: Dream target, need significant buzz first
- Status: [ ] Long-term target
TIER 2 — LA Venues to Target
Exchange LA
- Capacity: 1,500
- Booking: Usually through promoters, but has in-house events
- Good for: Opening slots for touring artists
- Status: [ ]
Academy LA
- Capacity: 1,100
- Booking: Insomniac venue, book through promoters
- Good for: Support slots
- Status: [ ]
Sound Nightclub
- Capacity: 600
- Booking: Space Yacht Tuesdays, other promoters
- Good for: Intimate sets, building following
- Status: [ ]
Avalon Hollywood
- Capacity: 1,500
- Booking: Various promoters
- Good for: Bigger shows once established
- Status: [ ]
1720
- Capacity: ~800
- Vibe: More indie/alternative but does electronic
- Status: [ ]
Catch One
- Capacity: 400
- Good for: Smaller, more intimate shows
- Status: [ ]
TIER 3 — Smaller Venues / DIY Spots
The Belasco
- Good for mid-size events
Union Nightclub
- Various electronic nights
Warehouse parties
- Network to find these, often unlisted
Good Society
- Jake mentioned this — Need to research
- Action: Find out who runs it, what they book
- Status: [ ] Research needed
Networking Strategy
Immediate Actions
- Identify 2-3 events per month to attend
- Be a regular — promoters notice familiar faces
- Don't pitch immediately — build genuine relationships first
- Offer value — share their events, support other artists on their roster
The XLNT Connection
- Danny and Parker from XLNT could potentially intro to promoters
- Action: Have Dylan ask about their promoter connections
- Status: [ ]
The Hallwood Connection
- Distribution deal might have industry contacts
- Action: Ask Hallwood if they have promoter relationships
- Status: [ ]
DJ Mix Strategy (needed for bookings)
Promoters want to hear:
- A polished 30-60 min mix showcasing DJ skills
- Track selection that shows taste and range
- Mixing ability — clean transitions, reading energy
Action: This is blocked until mix is done. Prioritize in #production.
Tracking
| Promoter/Venue | Contact | Approached | Response | Booked? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownies & Lemonade | ||||
| Space Yacht | ||||