Are There Too Many DJs?

Let’s be honest — Newquay’s starting to feel like one big B2B session. You can’t walk ten metres down Fore Street without bumping into someone who “just started mixing, bro.” Everyone’s got a USB stick, a SoundCloud link, and a dream of playing the main room at Sailors before the summer’s out.

The question is — have we hit peak DJ?

Back in the day, being a DJ actually meant something. You lugged crates of vinyl, sweated through dodgy club speakers, and prayed the decks didn’t skip when someone spilled their pint. Now? You can download Rekordbox on your laptop, sync every beat, and call yourself a “multi-genre selector.”

Don’t get me wrong — it’s amazing that DJing’s more accessible than ever. Technology opened the doors for loads of new talent, and some of the freshest names started that way. But accessibility also brought saturation. For every skilled selector who can hold a crowd and build a journey, there’s another one clearing the dancefloor faster than a fire alarm.

The truth is, there aren’t too many DJs — there are too many people who think being a DJ is just pressing play. Real DJs still stand out. The ones who feel the room, drop the right track at the right moment, and make you forget what time it is.

So next time someone tells you they DJ, don’t roll your eyes. Just ask one simple question:
“Cool — what’s your opening track?”

Because that’s when you’ll know if they’re the real deal or just another weekend warrior with a USB stick and a dream.