From Club Nights to Wedding Receptions: DJ Launches Training Program

Emil Manuél Fakic, known as "DJ Soulcat," is channeling his extensive experience as a DJ into a new venture: training aspiring professionals. After years of performing in clubs across Europe, the USA, and the Dominican Republic, Fakic found a new calling in wedding DJing, particularly after the pandemic shifted his focus from club nights to music production and private events.

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If the relationship survives that, they will surely get married.

Fakic observed that many couples who weathered the pandemic together would likely marry, creating a growing market for wedding DJs. He finds this role particularly rewarding, stating, "You can make people truly happy with it." His transition to wedding DJing also brought a shift in his professional identity. Having previously presented as a woman, he noted receiving more trust from brides. Now, as a man, he actively works to build that same rapport, discussing emotional connections with couples to tailor song selections effectively.

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You can make people truly happy with it.

Reflecting on his career path, Fakic, who also worked at a radio station in his youth, sees numerous "niches" within the DJing world. He learned from his club DJ days that playing solely to personal taste, like his former preference for Indian soul music, wasn't always conducive to a sustainable career. "I resisted playing mainstream for years," he admits. His current philosophy centers on meeting audience expectations, recognizing that successful DJing is a service. This understanding, he believes, is crucial for newcomers entering the scene.

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There are so many different ways to DJ and so many different niches you can focus on.