About this event
We're hosting monthly free open decks in the heart of Shoreditch. Grab your free ticket to either DJ or ATTEND to dance or hang out. You will get an email from us on the week of the event for the full address + any other details. Drinks provided by Jubel Beers + BYO drinks welcome. \\n\\n\\n\\nIn May 2026, it's the Back2Back DJ Battle SPECIAL\\n\\nWant to test your skills against the other DJs and experience the Back2Back culture?\\nThis is an open deck event with a twist: DJs sign up on the night to get randomly paired in a 20-minute Back2Back set.\\n\\n\\n[HOW IT WORKS]\\n<> All attendees must get a free ticket (DJ or just dancing)\\n<> Bring ID to be checked by security\\n<> Sign up for a DJ slot on arrival using the QR code\\n<> DJs are randomly paired by the host\\n<> Pairings are made with genre compatibility in mind\\n<> Each duo plays 20 minutes, transitioning after 2 songs each\\n\\nGenre compatibility doesn’t mean identical styles, blending different sounds is encouraged. However, to ensure a strong flow and a great experience for both DJs and the crowd, certain heavier or more niche genres won’t be paired together (for example, hard techno with Afro house).\\n\\nOPEN MEANS OPEN: We welcome anything from house, techno, breaks, electro, minimal, garage and beyond. It all depends on who signs up so tell your mates!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n[WHO CAN JOIN]\\nAnyone, whether you're a seasoned selector or a bedroom DJ ready to play out. Or you don't have to DJ to attend, come to dance, discover new music and connect.\\nThis night is about community, creativity and shared energy behind the decks.\\n\\n<> Share new music\\n<> Play on professional equipment\\n<> Nurture your confidence in front of a crowd\\n<> Connect with like-minded music community\\n<> Learn new skills from experienced DJs in the room\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n[IMPORTANT INFO]\\n<> We can only accept digital DJ's who have a USB formatted correctly for Pioneer\\n<> BYO headphones\\n<> No laptops\\n\\n[EQUIPMENT]\\nDecks: 2x AlphaTheta CDJs 3000x\\nMixer: Pioneer DJ DJM-A9\\n\\n\\nINSTAGRAM\\n@thefadedcommunity\\n@back2backdjbattle\\n\\n\\n\\nBy attending, you acknowledge that there will be video recording of the night for future promotional use\\n\\nBy purchasing a ticket, you will be opted into the Back2Back DJ Battle and affiliate branded mailing list. This includes Lab.club & The Faded Community. You will be able to unsubscribe anytime.\\n\\n