If you want a Christmas party your team will still be talking about in January, give them something to do together. A two hour DJ workshop does exactly that: everyone gets hands on the decks, nobody needs any experience, and by the end of the session the whole team plays a back to back set on a proper sound system.
Here's why it works, what actually happens on the night, and how to book one.
Why an activity beats another round at the bar
A drinks reception is easy to book and easy to forget. The people who already know each other stand together, the quieter ones drift off early, and nobody remembers much by the next morning.
An activity changes that. People who never cross paths in the office end up side by side, cheering each other on, laughing at the first wobbly mix and celebrating the first clean one. It breaks the ice in about ten minutes flat. And it doesn't replace the party, it kicks it off.
What happens in a DJ workshop
We've been demystifying all the knobs and lights for over a decade, from the booths of some of London's best known clubs to studios across the city. A typical team session runs like this:
Welcome and kit tour (15 minutes). What everything does, in plain English. No jargon, no judgement.
The basics (30 minutes). How to cue a track, find the beat and bring the next one in. Everyone has a go.
Mixing in small groups (45 minutes). Teams work on their own mini set, picking tracks and taking turns on the decks with a tutor alongside.
The back to back finale (30 minutes). Every group plays their part of one continuous set to the rest of the room. We record it, so the team gets the mix to keep.
From the curious to the connoisseur, everyone leaves having actually DJed, not just watched someone else do it.
Where it happens
There are two ways to run it:
In one of our London studios. Professional DJ rooms with club standard kit, which suits smaller teams.
At your office or venue. We bring the decks, the speakers and the tutors, set everything up and pack it all away. This works brilliantly as the opening act of your Christmas party, with a DJ set to carry on the night afterwards if you'd like one.
Who it's for
DJ workshops work for teams of all sizes, from a handful of people up to around 30 with extra tutors and deck stations. It's a great fit if your team is:
new and still getting to know each other
spread across departments that rarely mix
tired of the same escape room or cocktail class
full of people who secretly want a go on the decks
We've always believed in making dance culture open to everyone, so sessions are relaxed, inclusive and pitched at total beginners. Nobody gets put on the spot.
Frequently asked questions
Does anyone need DJ experience?
No. Most people on our team sessions have never touched a pair of decks before.
How long does it take?
A standard session is two hours. We can run it shorter as an opener for a party, or longer if you want more time on the decks.
What music do you use?
We bring a library covering everything from disco, house and drum and bass to hip hop, Afrobeats, Afropop and pop, and we're happy to build the session around your team's favourites.
How far ahead should we book?
December evenings go quickly, so get in touch as early as you can. Weekday evenings and weekends are when we're busiest.
Book your team's session
Tell us roughly how many of you there are, your preferred dates and whether you'd like us to come to you. We'll come back with options and prices. You can see prices and how it works on our team DJ workshops page.