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DJ Lessons Get Extra Funding in Gateshead
1 May
Summary
- Free DJ lessons offered to young people in Gateshead.
- Project aims to reduce anti-social behaviour and teach skills.
- Funding secured until July 16 for the youth program.
A popular project providing free DJ lessons to young people in Gateshead has secured additional funding to extend its services. The initiative aims to combat anti-social behaviour within the local travel interchange by offering constructive activities.
Teenagers can engage with DJ decks, rapping, emceeing, and even a virtual reality drum kit during the weekly sessions. Co-founder Mike Dixon highlighted the project's role in supporting children during difficult times. The program is a collaborative effort, supported by Nexus, Gateshead Council, the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, and Gateshead FC.
Originally developed by Gateshead FC's community foundation, the sessions have become a regular fixture, attracting 16-20 young people weekly and even drawing an audience from the local community. Participants like 15-year-old Harry expressed that the lessons provide a valuable alternative to staying home with nothing to do, fostering social connections and skill development.
Matty, 19, found the sessions helpful for relaxation during stressful periods. The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, confirmed the project's funding has been approved until July 16. The young participants are now preparing for their first public performance at Gateway Studios this weekend.
