The MID-8 Blog
Go out smarter. Stay in longer.
Real, curated wisdom from people who actually go out — how to stay comfortable and safe, the etiquette nobody posts, and the Easter eggs to notice in a set (yes, including what the middle 8 is).
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So you want to start DJing: the honest beginner setup
What to actually buy first — minus the hype and the £2,000 nobody needs on day one.
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the craft
Read a DJ set like a pro: the middle 8, the build, the drop
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going out
Protect your hearing — and still hear everything
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going out
The festival packing list that actually works
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going out
Your first rave: what to bring and how to stay in it
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the craft
Don't let your set die: USB & rekordbox basics
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the craft
Which DAW should you actually start with?
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going out
Dancefloor etiquette: don't be that person
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the craft
Bedroom producer: your first real steps
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Test your ear
Guess the genre from a real DJ track — actual records, not synth mock-ups. Reading a set is a skill, and this is the fastest way to build it.
Same 10 tracks for everyone today. How good is your ear?
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The DJ Name Census
We read every DJ name in the index and asked the important questions. The numbers are real; the conclusions are between you and your stage name.
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