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School's Van Turns into DJ Booth for Kids
30 Jul
Summary
- A mobile DJ studio in a converted police van visited a Bristol primary school.
- Year 6 pupils with additional needs enjoyed singing and using DJ equipment.
- The charity Tread aims to spark curiosity and new interests in music for children.
A unique mobile DJ studio, housed in a converted police van, recently visited Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy in Bristol. The initiative by Bristol charity Tread offers music workshops to young people throughout the South West.
Pupils in Year 6 with additional needs participated in the workshop, singing along to popular songs and trying out professional DJ equipment. This provided them with a valuable creative outlet during a time of significant arts funding cuts.
Co-founder Izzy Cross highlighted the importance of music for social connection and expression, noting the charity's origins in DIY radio. Tread aims to bring this experience to SEN schools, offering a celebratory event and fostering curiosity about music.
With support from the National Lottery and national music charities, Tread expects to engage thousands of children over the summer. Head teacher Scott Freeman praised the opportunity for students to develop new skills with unfamiliar equipment, celebrating their hard work and academic achievements.
The charity's traveling studio continues its mission to introduce music, creativity, and performance to young people in communities across the region.
