About Charity Shop DJ

Interactive Vinyl-Powered Parties

Our History.

The directors of Charity Shop DJ Productions have a background in TV research, market trading, truck driving, music festivals and production. In 2001, after inheriting a box of old records from an uncle we used those records to get to know the man through the music.

Using a wind-up gramophone we soon started hosting parties in charity shops, with the first Charity Shop Tour taking place throughout 2005.

The next step was to train-up volunteers in the shops to put on their own parties – a methodology we still apply today on larger scales.

With the themes of identity, of re-use, and highlighting value and meaning, it wasn’t long before we were working with museums, artists and arts organisations in the wider delivery of projects.

Charity Shop DJ creates inspirational parties that bring people together to celebrate and communicate.

We turn charity shop vinyl into interactive, community-powered parties. Our events remix nostalgia, storytelling, and sustainability. We’ve worked everywhere from libraries to late-night festivals. And we’re still just getting started.

Introducing the People’s Party!

Join Charity Shop DJ on stage, to play music for the people!

Boxes of discarded vinyl, a crowd immersed in music selection, and professional DJ tutors guiding the way. Welcome to The People's Party! This seamlessly joyful and interactive event is designed by the people, for the people. With a bespoke experience tailored just for you, we offer a straightforward technical setup, whether you prefer the main stage or sub stage.

At Charity Shop DJ, we can host, MC, and seamlessly weave together various acts. With an audience capacity ranging from 200 to 2000, get ready for an unforgettable celebration of music and community.

What Makes a Charity Shop DJ Party?

Instead of a passive audience, you become an active participant, choosing the tunes that resonate with your soul. Our professional DJ tutors, will inspire and guide you, unlocking your hidden DJ talents. It's a truly interactive experience where everyone can embrace their inner artist.

No two parties are the same, and that's why The People's Party is all about customisation. We believe in creating a bespoke experience that reflects your unique tastes and preferences. Whether you envision a mesmerising main stage performance or an intimate setting on the sub stage, we have you covered.

We believe the party is a platform for creative exchange and collective experience. The party - and its preparation - has the power to break down barriers between art and audiences, generations and cultures; to connect, to celebrate and act as a catalyst for change.

We help organisations work with people and communities: nurturing belonging, celebrating community, and enabling engagement, creativity and collaboration.

'You are telling a different story. It is a real story about real people." - Tony Benn

"Your Magic has had a lasting impact"
-Oxfam

“The collective known as Charity Shop DJ is spreading its democratic dance ethos around the globe” - Southbank Centre

We put process, people, creativity and sustainability at the heart of all we do. The earlier we get involved, the greater the impact we can make.

Our Practice.

Our work seeks a joyful redefinition of value, and is shaped by our beliefs that:

The audience should be at the heart of an event
The quality of an event is enhanced by the depth of participation and ownership
Everyone is creative

Helping You Make a Difference.

We can help you with:

Project concepts, design, development and management.
Partnership development and advocacy
Programming, production and event management.
Post-production and future planning.
Consultancy and research.

What’s Next?

Whether you're planning a festival, a school disco or a street party, we’d love to bring the vibe. Let’s make it happen together.

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