I was at a gig in the TBMC no too long ago, where the opening act was a DJ set by 2 girls. The girls had their setup on the main stage in full view of all, this I suppose reflected the fact that they were the warm up. But it kinda had me wondering. What is the role of the DJ, should the DJ take a back seat to the music they are playing, hence why do we need to even see the DJ. I can understand needing access to the DJ, if they are of the kind who takes requests from the audience, but if not, then why do we need to see them ? is it not just the music they play that we are concerned with. Or is it that there are different types of DJs and that the DJs who opened for that gig would consider themselves to be artists in their own right, Therefore deserving of a platform to show off their work. I duno, its just something that always had me wondering. Would you pay to go see a DJ perform his/her work as you would a band. Couldnt see myself doing that. That said, I do appreciate a DJ who knocks out a good set of tunes and can really work a crowd. I suppose to do that, then a good DJ needs to judge the crowds reaction and therefore needs to be in view of the audience... I know there are a good few DJs on this site, so what do ye think. Are DJs appreciated enough ?