DJ Brian B plays high-end events and luxury travel gigs all over the world. He joins us to talk about why lighting matters so much in rooms like that.

Brian explains how one lighting mistake can shift the energy of a room. He talks about why you need to know the point of the event before you plan anything. He also shares stories from rooms he's worked around the world, and why DJs and lighting designers need to work together.

In this episode, we cover:

• What to look for in a venue's lighting when you walk in

• The mistakes that kill a party's energy, and how to avoid them

• What every DJ should ask the lighting team before doors open

• How high-end lighting differs from mid-tier

His take: lighting, sound, and the look of the room all have to work together. If one is off, the whole event feels off.

For DJs, event planners, and anyone who wants their events to hit harder.

DJ Brian B: https://linktr.ee/djbrianbofficial

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