Live-mixed drum & bass on CDJs
Choose Drum & Bass event for a live-mixed CDJ set. It is the option for promoters and venues seeking Audio Demon performance rather than background playback.
Book Drum & Bass event
A format that suits the venue
Not every pub night needs to sound like a club
A successful drum and bass bar night needs the right audience, room and atmosphere. Some venues want a dedicated high-energy D&B event; others want liquid drum and bass that fits a smaller space and a crowd moving between the bar and dancefloor.
I would plan the direction around the venue rather than automatically treating the booking as a festival set. The start time, volume policy, installed speakers, bar operation and finish time all affect the right approach.
Know what you're booking
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Alternative · Standard booking
A live-mixed D&B set or standard event music?
These are different booking types. Choose the one that matches how you want the music delivered—not just the occasion.
Standard bar/pub music night (laptop playback)
Choose Bar or pub music night for a standard event using DJ-managed laptop music without a mixed CDJ performance.
Book standard bar/pub nightFor a live-mixed Audio Demon set, choose “Drum & Bass Event (CDJs)”. “Club Night (CDJs)” also uses the specialist CDJ booking format for suitable club events. Standard party and event bookings use laptop music playback, not a live-mixed set. Equipment and venue requirements are confirmed when booking.
Design a night people want to return to
Liquid sessions
Dedicated rave nights
Regular programming
Find the right musical identity for the room
A smaller venue might suit an intimate liquid session; a dedicated D&B crowd may want a more upfront set. This is something to decide before advertising the night.
A deeper, welcoming atmosphere
Longer rolling selections suit listening spaces and crowds that want D&B without an all-night peak.
Turn the room into an event
For a venue with a dancefloor, a high-energy jump-up or tech direction can make the night distinct.
Consistency from event to event
Repeat nights benefit from a clear musical identity, agreed running order and honest expectations about attendance.
Getting the details right
Work with the venue, not around it
Tell me what PA the pub has, whether there is a sound limiter and if the DJ booth is fixed or temporary. Where an installed sound system is suitable it may be unnecessary to transport a full mobile rig.
If you are planning a ticketed night, include door time, music start, curfew, promotion arrangements and who deals with the venue. For a standard laptop music night choose the ordinary bar/pub category; for mixing choose the specialist event category.
- Agree the formatDecide between a live-mixed D&B night and standard laptop music.
- Check the venueConfirm sound system, booth, access, limiter and licence times.
- Set expectationsAgree music direction, crowd size, opening time and whether there is a promoter.
Answers before booking
FAQs: D&B pub and bar music nights
Can the set be liquid-only?
Yes. If the crowd and venue suit it, a liquid-focused night can be planned instead of a jump-up-heavy programme.
Do you use the pub sound system?
A suitable installed system can be used once its capability and connections are confirmed.
Can we arrange regular D&B nights?
Potentially. Send the expected dates, time slots and venue details; repeated bookings can be discussed.
Is a regular bar/pub booking a CDJ mix?
No. Select Drum & Bass event for an Audio Demon live-mixed set; the standard bar/pub category is laptop playback.
How far from Bradford can you travel?
Suitable events across Yorkshire and elsewhere can be considered. Travel costs are calculated from the venue postcode.
Audio Demon · Direct booking
Give your venue a D&B night
Tell me about the venue and the music format you want. For proper CDJ mixing, choose Drum & Bass event on the booking form.