Twitch, please! How to stream a DJ set

During lockdown the DJ community took to live streaming like fish to water, as real world gigs took a necessary hiatus. Pivoting to online platforms like Mixcloud Live and Twitch, and broadcasting largely from their homes, this new wave of virtual disc jockeys quickly found their feet. And, after the initial gold rush, webcam sessions became more and more professional as everyone got to grips with broadcasting from their homes.

Fast forward to now. Pandemic restrictions may have eased as clubs reopen their doors, but huge numbers of music fans continue to support DJ channels online. The community gets bigger every day as more and more DJs make regular live streaming part of their routine. Relative unknowns have amassed sizeable followings, and even make a fair chunk of change for their troubles. And whatever the time, there are tons of channels pumping out live music from all over the globe