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First-Ever DJ Workshop for the Deaf In the U.K. Scheduled for 2022
Nearly two decades after Deaf Rave was founded in 2003, the organization will be introducing its first-ever DJ workshop in 2022. Founded by Troi Lee, Deaf Rave is Europe’s first and only events organization dedicated to providing rave experiences to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Over the years, the U.K. organization has brought together artists, sign language rappers, dancers, and more for their beloved semi-annual events. Now, Deaf Rave is ensuring aspiring artists from the deaf community have the opportunity to pick up the art of DJing with new beginner’s workshops that will be based in London. Dance music fans from the deaf community primarily engage with the medium by way of touch. Feeling the reverberations of the sounds emitting from the stage monitors allo...
Black Coffee Joins Forces With Moroccan Filmmaker Hicham Hajji for EDM Film, “God Is A DJ”
Iconic South African DJ and dance music producer Black Coffee is teaming up with Moroccan filmmaker Hicham Hajji for an upcoming film set in the world of EDM. Black Coffee is an executive producer on the movie, God Is A DJ, which will focus on a Jewish man and Moroccan imam who team up as a masked DJ duo. Although they have their suspicions of each other, they must overcome them to take on their local nightclub circuit. “With a minority driven cast, the film aims to bring this niche music to the world through the minorities that understand it,” Hajji told Deadline. Hicham Hajji. H Films Recommended Articles According to Black Coffee’s IMDb page, God Is A DJ will be the Grammy-nominated artist’s second film in which he serves as executiv...
Beatport and Microsoft Surface Unite to Empower Musicians With Remote Collaboration Tools
Beatport has announced a unique partnership with Microsoft Surface to empower creators with the latest tech developments from the touchscreen-based device brand. The alliance will enable musicians using Beatport’s leading electronic music platform to harness the tools of Surface’s innovative products and collaborate remotely in real-time, regardless of where they are. The two powerhouses recently announced the launch of a dedicated campaign, dubbed Originals2, which will kick off with a series of educational events featuring world-famous DJs. “In a world where collaboration between music creators is accelerating online, it’s critical that technology hardware and software keep innovating with frictionless experiences,” said said Chris Beeby, Director, Integ...
Tourette Syndrome Isn’t Getting In the Way of This Guy Learning to DJ
“I put the Tik in TikTok,” reads Leighton Clarke’s TikTok bio. Affectionately known as Uncle Tics, Clarke isn’t letting his Tourette syndrome get in the way of learning the art of DJing. Uncle Tics told himself at the beginning of New Zealand’s pandemic lockdown that he was going to learn a new skill. So he picked up DJing and his TikTok fanbase has been nothing but supportive, with many stating that they would love to see him perform at a music festival. Take a look at the first video of his “Tourettes vs DJ’ing” series below. In the clip, Uncle Tics drops a number of high-energy drum & bass tracks as he shouts parts of “Circle of Life” from The Lion King—as well as some NSFW remarks we can’t transcribe here. The EDM co...
Amazon’s Rival Clubhouse App Will Let You DJ Your Own Radio Show
After a major Axios report from earlier this summer detailing Amazon’s interest in live audio, more information has been revealed about their rumored app, Project Mic. According to The Verge, the new app will function similarly to Clubhouse. Users will be able to establish their profile and broadcast information about a subject of their choice or simply host a live DJ radio show. Other users will be able to find individual shows through a search bar divided into sections like pop culture, music, sports, and more. The user-generated radio shows will then be accessible through various other Amazon-owned applications, such as Twitch, Audible, Amazon Music, and Alexa-compatible devices. Ryoji Hayasaka Recommended Articles The important note here is that Amazon i...
DJ Duchess: Here’s a Video of Kate Middleton Trying to Make an Electronic Beat
After Kate Middleton was spotted attempting to DJ, it’s clear that the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be headlining EDC Vegas anytime soon. Middleton tried to craft an electronic beat live during a recent visit to Heavy Sound, an organization that provides a safe space for kids to engage in creative arts in partnership with the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, a public health organization tackling violence in Scotland. Many clips circulating on social media show her playing around on an audio control panel, on which she tries to program a bassline with a drum loop. The videos are short, but five seconds is all you need to realize the Duchess won’t be producing festival bangers. Prince William realized this immediately, quipping, “Please turn that off, it̵...
PEEKABOO DJed Live With One Arm After Breaking His Shoulder
Not even a broken shoulder could keep PEEKABOO from returning to doing what he does best. After falling off his Onewheel electronic skateboard and breaking his shoulder, the trap and dubstep music star touched down at Somerset, Wisconsin’s Rivers Edge Campground on May 8th for a bass-fueled drive-in concert with BUKU and Sully. Incapacitated by a cast on his right arm, PEEKABOO went on to take the stage and throw down a bone-rattling DJ set—with one arm. While he wasn’t able to move around much, his performance was nothing short of magnificent as he cycled through a bevy of his own originals and unreleased IDs. Check out a couple clips from the show below, including one in which he drops his global bass hit “Babatunde.” FOLLOW PEEKABOO: Facebook: face...
New Project Will Teach the Art of DJing to the Homeless in Glasgow
A new bid to change the lives of Glasgow’s homeless population seeks to teach the underprivileged how to DJ. Started by electronic music-based social enterprise Turn The Tables, the Homelessness DJ Project already has the support of legendary techno duo Slam and Glasgow’s DJ Nightwave, among many others. Partnering with Groove City Radio and The Sub Club, the Homelessness DJ Project will work alongside third party organizations and charities to host workshops for people facing homelessness to learn the technical and artistic skills of DJing. Those workshops will be hosted in a new state-of-the-art studio in Granton, with multiple rooms and socially distant areas both indoors and outdoors. Members of the public are also encouraged to join workshops that wil...
This Badass 9-Year-Old Girl is Competing in the DMC World DJ Championships
Although DJs nowadays start quite young, no one beats nine-year-old DJ Michelle, who recently entered the DMC World DJ Championships. DJ Michelle, who is from Dubai, is the youngest contestant to ever compete in the event. That title was previously held by Japan’s DJ Rena, who was 12 at the time of her participation. The DMC World DJ Championships started in 1985 and the competition—usually a worldwide event held in select locations—evaluates DJs’ scratching and mixing abilities. As COVID-19 continues to bring about restrictions on live events, this year’s contest will mark the second year that it’s held virtually. The schedule for the 2021 DMC World DJ Championships. Disco Mix Club Check out DJ Michelle, who describes herself as “the youngest g...
This Viral DJing Grandma Brings the Heat On the Decks
Sue Freeman is not your average 63-year-old. While others might find themselves satisfied with early bedtimes, Jeopardy binges and decaf coffee, the Australian music lover has traded in this cozy lifestyle for that of a DJ. But don’t be fooled—DJ Sue’s sets are not your grandma’s rave. Instead, she mixes everything from Ludacris and 2Pac to Dua Lipa and The Weeknd, making her performances truly one-of-a-kind. Now, she’s gaining traction from a viral recording of a recent performance posted on Facebook. “I basically just play the songs that people want to hear and I play one song into the next and I turn it up load [sic] and have a lot of fun.” Freeman told 2GB. A longtime fan of 80s disco artists including Chic, DJ Sue was reminded of her time spent ...
Are You the Designated DJ at Parties? Here Are 5 Lies to Get Out of It
Having good taste in music is a blessing and a curse. Odds are your friends entrench you as the designated DJ of the night without even asking. But curating music for an entire night and being on the hook for a party’s vibes is a major responsibility, and sometimes you just want a night off. Here are five cunning lies to get you out of the dreaded role of designated DJ. Fabricate Names of Your “Favorite Artists” Before the host is able to ask you to provide music for the party, strike up a conversation about what you’ve been listening to lately. When they tell you their favorite artists, act like you’ve never heard of them—even if the names are as big as Dua Lipa or DaBaby. Then when it’s your turn, fire off the most ridiculous names you can think of. Odds are they won’t want t...
Giveaway: Enter to Win Pioneer’s All-In-One DDJ-SB3 Controller
Pioneer DJ and EDM.com are teaming up to give away one hopeful DJ a new DDJ-SB3 setup. Released in 2018, this is an ideal controller for anyone looking to simplify learning to DJ on a comprehensive system. The setup allows users to quickly pick up the essentials of mixing mechanics, transitioning, managing cues, applying FX and much more. Fans can enter to win now via the link below. The DDJ-SB3 allows DJs to manage their sessions with a lite version of the industry-standard Serato DJ software. After mastering the basics, users can upgrade to Serato DJ Pro while using the same system to unlock additional features. One notable thing about the DDJ-SB3 that sets it apart is a proprietary scratching technology developed with input from DMC Champion DJ Jazzy Jeff. The ...
