Facing difficulty in getting my style heard
I'm going thru a tough time lately. I haven't played any gig in 3 months and it seems like things won't get any better. The reason being - I don't play the music that everyone else is playing
Let me paint the picture for you....So, I'm a DJ and producer from India and have been active in my local scene for 2 years now. I like making & playing house music and really melodic stuff. Recently, I've been offered a full time residence at a bar. The pay is good and I was really considering to take it. But the owner wants me to quit playing what I like and play all the generic bollywood music.
I really don't like playing those songs and recently it's starting to feel like I'm getting outcasted because of that reason. The scene in my city is really closed off for any newcomer and the only way to get any gigs is by compromising what you love playing and do what the promoter wants you to do.
I'm really struggling financially and I've now faced with this situation of either giving up on my music or be bullied by the promoters to get whatever gigs they offer me. What should I do according to you guys?