11AM - 2PM
Thursday, 29th February 2024
The British Library, London
*Please note in order to attend this workshop, you must be in possession of a Community ticket for AVA London. These are available to purchase here: https://ra.co/events/1846158
Resident Advisor, AVA and
foundation.fm are teaming up for two workshops in London. Taking place as part of AVA's 2024 London Conference, these workshops have been curated by
foundation.fm - radio station, record label and creative agency based in London,
foundation.fm is the music platform prioritising women, queer and non binary folk.
Workshop #1
Title: "From Beginner to Pro: DJing Essentials Workshop"
11AM - 12PM
Similar to our latest DJ workshops with Diijons,
foundation.fm will host 20 attendees to break down the DJing journey, starting with the fundamentals, and progressing to more advanced techniques. Our experienced DJ and instructor, Vanessa Maria will walk our students through beatmatching, mixing, and using DJ software and hardware. The workshop will be suitable for beginners looking to start their DJing journey and those seeking to refine their skills. Attendees will have hands-on practice with equipment, ensuring they leave with a solid foundation in DJing.
Talent: Vanessa Maria
Workshop #2
Title: "Mastering the Art of Radio DJing: Techniques and Creative Expression"
12:30PM - 2:30PM
This masterclass will focus on the art of radio DJing, emphasizing the unique skills and strategies required for success in this field. For this we’ll invite Daughters of Frank in to share their insights on selecting tracks, creating captivating radio shows and mixes, connecting with listeners and finding your style as a DJ. This masterclass will cater to both aspiring radio hosts and DJs looking to enhance their radio DJing skills.
Talent: Daughters of Frank
Sign-ups for the session are now open for everyone. In line with Resident Advisor equity guidelines, priority will be given to people who experience marginalisation and face barriers to access the music industry. The venue location alongside an introductory guide to DJing will be provided to successful applicants ahead of the workshop.
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Please note that in order to keep the workshops as beneficial as possible, only a small number of spaces are available, and we are anticipating high demand for these. If you’re initially unsuccessful, your details will be kept on a waiting list and you will be contacted in the event a free space becomes available.
If you’re unable to complete the below form for whatever reason and would prefer to record your answers via voice note, please email this audio file to
lt@ra.co.