Start From Scratch has been created to support minoritised and underrepresented communities. Our goal is to create a safe and productive space to nurture talent from these communities.

Pioneer DJ have a commitment to making sure that there is increased diversity within our industry. We know from research that targeted events like these help close the gap.

2500+ NEW DJ'S TROUGH THE PROGRAM
100+ WORKSHOPS RUN
1m+ REACH
Representing Underrepresented Communities

Free workshops give people the chance to learn the basics of DJing, improve their skills and gain insight to Schools. Throughout 2024 we will host workshops for women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people of colour.

Behind The Booth

  • Start

    All DJing starts by getting hands-on with the equipment. No experience is needed, just a passion for DJing and music, these free-of-charge workshops are your opportunity to start your DJing journey here, with us.

  • Learn

    The learning doesn't stop at the workshop! Keep an eye out for further community events under Start From Scratch to engage with other like-minded persons to share passions and skills. All workshop attendees will also receive a free 3-month license to the online educational platform Virtuoso. Giving you the chance to keep on crafting.

  • Play

    Those who go through our opportunities programme will get the opportunity to play out for the first time in a Start From Scratch club-style event to introduce them as a new artist to the world and truly begin their journey.

Events

  • Learn to DJ with Allexia
    Join Danceplanet Porto & Pioneer DJ on the 20th of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Allexia!
  • Learn Music Production with Rebecka Reinhard
    Join Pioneer DJ on the 16th of April at Reasons Studios for a free Start From Scratch music production workshop with Rebecka Reinhard!
  • Learn to DJ with Blasha & Allatt
    Join Make Me A DJ & Pioneer DJ on the 10th of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Blasha & Allatt!
  • Learn to DJ with Miss DJ
    Join Pioneer DJ at Fryshuset on the 9th of April for a free Start From Scratch workshop with Miss DJ!
  • Learn to DJ with Sweetpea
    Join On The Rise DJ Academy & Pioneer DJ at Camden Collective on the 7th of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Sweetpea!
  • Learn to DJ with Sweetpea
    Join On The Rise DJ Academy & Pioneer DJ at Camden Collective on the 7th of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Sweetpea!
  • Learn to DJ with Mathilde Alba
    Join DJ Academy & Pioneer DJ on the 4th of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Mathilde Alba!
  • Learn Music Production with Sweetpea
    Join On The Rise DJ Academy & Pioneer DJ on the 4th of April for a free Start From Scratch music production workshop with Sweetpea!
  • Learn to DJ with Laura Hoogland
    Join Pioneer DJ at S2 Store on the 3rd of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Laura Hoogland!
  • Learn to DJ with Laura Hoogland
    Join Pioneer DJ on the 3rd of April at S2 Store for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Laura Hoogland!
  • Learn to DJ with Blasha & Allatt
    Join Make Me A DJ & Pioneer DJ on the 2nd of April for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Blasha & Allatt!
  • Learn to Scratch with NikNak
    Join On The Rise DJ Academy & Pioneer DJ on the 2nd of April for a free Start From Scratch scratch workshop with NikNak!
  • Learn to DJ with Blasha & Allatt
    Join Radion & makemeadj on the 28th of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Blasha & Allatt!
  • Learn to DJ with Becky G
    Join Sisterhood Birmingham, DJ Gym, London Sound Academy & Pioneer DJ on the 22nd of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Becky G!
  • Learn to DJ with Carla Schack
    Join DJ Academy & Pioneer DJ on the 22nd of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Carla Schack!
  • Intro to Vinyl with Dubplate Pearl
    Join Hunnisuckle, Melanin Skate Gals & Pals, Original Sound Collective and Pioneer DJ on the 21st of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Dubplate Pearl.
  • Learn to DJ with Filar & J-Da
    Join Virsco & Pioneer DJ on the 17th of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Filar & J-Da.
  • Learn to DJ with Jokkoo Collective
    Join Lady Of The House & Pioneer DJ on the 12th of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Jokkoo Collective!
  • Learn to DJ with Fleur Shore
    Join Lady Of The House & Pioneer DJ on the 7th of March for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Fleur Shore!
  • Learn to DJ with Cristina Lazic
    Join Lady Of The House & Pioneer DJ on the 15th of February for a free Start From Scratch DJ workshop with Cristina Lazic!

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