Our Mission

At Open Deck Nights, our mission is to create a vibrant, inclusive platform for emerging DJs and electronic music enthusiasts in East London. We aim to foster a dynamic community where talent is nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and opportunities for performance and networking are abundant. By offering accessible and professionally supported open deck nights, we provide a space for both seasoned artists and new voices to connect, share their passion, and advance their careers. Our goal is to enrich the local music scene, promote artistic growth, and ensure that everyone has a chance to contribute to and experience the electrifying world of electronic music.

What to expect Held weekly over 50 weeks at various East London venues. Each event features a structured format, starting with artist sign-ups and soundchecks, followed by performance slots where DJs showcase their skills. The evenings include networking opportunities, live streaming, and social media engagement to broaden reach. Post-event, feedback is gathered and content is shared to celebrate performances and promote future events. This format ensures a professional yet inclusive environment that supports artist growth and community engagement.

Future plans Our goals involve expanding the project to reach a broader audience and enhance its impact. We aim to increase the frequency of events, collaborate with a wider range of venues, and invite more diverse and prominent DJs and mentors. Additionally, we plan to incorporate workshops and masterclasses to offer further skill development opportunities. By leveraging partnerships and enhancing our marketing efforts, we seek to grow our community, elevate emerging talent, and establish Open Deck Nights as a key platform in the electronic music scene.

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Social media support for artists

Blaze DJ on Instagram: "What an absolute pleasure to hold another MOB Open Deck Night at The Heathcote and Star E11 last night. Fantastic turnout. We had Season of the Crab, Ro-Motion, DJ JFox, Enlightenment, and DJ Marsham spinning a heady mix of music genres which end with an impromptu B2B 4 deck mashup with DJ L1vely and yours truly. We should have finished at 11 but everyone was having too much fun we didn't stop till 11.45 we all have work to do you know 😂. It just shows the power of putting DJs in a room together, everyone was vibing and new friends made because of the love for music. It also shows to just turning up, we had a couple of drop outs due to traffic, so opportunities to play and take part were there for everyone. Building on the success of the last couple of nights and the amazing DJ sign ups we are working hard on doing this multiple times a month just to fit everyone in, so keep your eyes peeled for up coming events."

Event Calendar

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Meet the team

Ian Renyard: Social Media Advertising Specialist

Ian brings extensive experience in social media marketing and artist development. Over the past 3 years, Ian has grown his own weekly newsletter to over 5,000 subscribers and launched an online radio station. His expertise in Facebook and Instagram ads is crucial for promoting the Open Deck Nights and engaging with the target audience.

Jeremy Lively: Community Outreach Coordinator Jeremy has a strong background in marketing and sales, coupled with a passion for music. Recently re-engaged with the DJ industry, Jeremy has been instrumental in community outreach for the Open Deck Nights. His role focuses on expanding the event’s reach and building connections with local DJ communities.

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