This past weekend was a huge moment for me — my first official DJ gig. Not a home setup or a mix for close friends, but a real event, booked and paid: a graduation party. It still feels wild saying that.
I wanted to capture the entire day — the highs, the chaos, and the music — both to remember it and to share with anyone on a similar path. So here it is: my GRWM (Get Ready With Me), first gig edition.
The Prep
The day started off smooth… until it didn’t. Just as I was about to head out, I noticed my tire was completely flat. Not exactly the pre-show ritual I had in mind. I had to scramble, jack up the car, and swap it out with the spare — all while trying to keep my clothes clean and my nerves in check. Not ideal, but hey, first gig rites of passage, right?
Once I got back on the road, it was all systems go. I ran through my checklist: Controller? Laptop? Headphones? and about a dozen other times: Packed. Backup playlists? Ready. I’d rehearsed this set a dozen times, but there’s something about the real thing that hits different.
The Moment
The event was held in a rented party hall, and the vibe was already perfect when I walked in. Balloons, streamers, lights — the energy was high, and the grads were ready to celebrate. I had that rush of nerves as I set up my gear, but the second I hit play on that first track, everything fell into place.
Track after track, I felt the room moving with me. People danced, shouted out requests, and lived in the moment. I stayed locked in, feeding off their energy and doing my best to keep the vibe going strong. For a few hours, it felt like time disappeared — just music, connection, and flow.
The Aftermath
When the night wrapped up, I was exhausted — but in the best way possible. I learned a lot: how to adapt, how to stay calm under pressure, and how to trust in the work I’d already put in.
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