What the day includes
Participants take part in a structured programme made up of six activity stations, including:
- The history of DJing
How DJ culture developed, where it comes from, and how it connects to different music scenes and communities. - What DJs actually do
Understanding the role of a DJ beyond mixing — reading a room, selecting music, building energy and telling a story through sound. - Vinyl turntables
Introduction to records, turntables and basic handling, including cueing and beat awareness. - USB / digital DJ systems
Learning how modern DJ setups work, including digital libraries and basic mixing concepts. - Controllers & hybrid setups
Exploring controller-based DJing and how different technologies are used in practice. - Listening & awareness skills
Developing musical awareness, timing, phrasing and creative listening — skills that apply beyond DJing.
The day is designed to be hands-on, supportive and exploratory, with participants encouraged to try things out rather than aim for perfection.
Q&A with a professional DJ
The workshop includes a dedicated question-and-answer session with an experienced professional DJ. This gives participants the chance to ask about:
- real-life DJ pathways
- practice and progression
- equipment choices
- confidence and creativity
- how DJ skills connect to wider music and creative industries
Who it’s for
- Teenagers and adults
- Complete beginners or those with a casual interest in DJing
- Young people exploring music and creative pathways
- Adults curious about DJ culture and music skills
No prior experience is needed. All equipment is provided.
Why this workshop matters
DJing develops listening, focus, confidence and creative decision-making. By framing DJ skills as a form of musical literacy and cultural practice, this workshop offers an accessible way for people to engage with music, technology and creative expression.
The day supports:
- creative skill development
- cultural understanding
- confidence and self-expression
- pathways into music and creative practice
