Excellent starting points. Let me add: pay attention to the music, it can really shape a trip. Keep a few playlists handy, from chill lo-fi to natural ambience, so you can shift the mood if needed. And burn some incense or use an essential oil diffuser - scent can ground …

Not a DJ, but from a sound engineer's perspective, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 controller sounds epic in a venue setting. DJs make our jobs easy. Keep the good vibes going! ✌️🎶