Free DJ programmes for young people aged 16 to 25 facing barriers.
DJing is the way in. The purpose is confidence, wellbeing, connection, and a route back into education, training or work. Eight weeks, professional equipment, no cost to take part.
Eight weeks. Eight people. One showcase.
A small cohort, real equipment and two sessions a week, finishing with a recorded mix and a live set for family and community.
- 8
- weeks, in four two-week phases
- 8
- young people per cohort
- 32
- hours in total: two 2-hour sessions a week
- £0
- cost to take part, equipment provided
Every participant leaves with a recorded mix, a live performance, new friendships and a personal next-steps plan. Wellbeing and confidence work is built into every session.
See the full programmeRun by two working DJs.
Open Sound Community is led by Ade Ajao and Richard Tandoh, both professional DJs with backgrounds in education. Ade is our Designated Safeguarding Lead. Safeguarding, data protection and proper governance sit behind everything we do.
About the team and our approach