for both DJs and clubs. This is how it has been maintained throughout the 21st century. Roles of a resident DJ Serve as support for guest DJs, on many occasions adapting to their musical style. Warm up the dance floor, as being the "opening act", to prepare the public for the next set. Availability for the club, this implies having an irregular, flexible schedule, as some weekends the resident DJ will have to play at the beginning of the night, others at rush hour and others at closing. Be responsible for the "musical identity" of the club; Just as the graphic designer will be in charge of the visual communication of the company, the resident DJ(s) are usually responsible for the musical line of the club, and in part, therefore, for the image / message that is projected. In this sense, the reporter A. Arango writes for Vice: In a broader sense, local DJs are also somewhat responsible for the local music scene in their city, region or country. A more local approach to electronic music leads to the creation of new sounds and trends. Here's how M. Barnes describes it for DJ Broadcast: Iconic residents Alfredo at Amnesia (Ibiza) Carl Cox at Space (Ibiza) Craig Richards at Fabric (London) Danny Tenaglia in Tunnel (New York) David Mancuso at The Loft (New York) Frankie Knuckles in Warehouse (Chicago) Harri & Domenic at Sub Club (Glasgow) Larry Levan at Paradise Garage (New York) Ron Hardy at Music Box (Chicago) References DJing Occupations in music