A Meet Up
For London & UK DJs
Tues 18.2.2025
7-10:30pm
The evening where London DJs & from around the UK meet, greet & catch up.
There have been 8 successful events in the past between 2018-2024.
We’re ready for another great evening on Tuesday 18th February 2025
When & Where
18.02.2025 I 7PM - 10:30PM
Sama Bankside 3 Robinson Road Southwark SE1 8BU
What's The Deal?
Although site & night is called Open deck it’s not a really an open deck event – more so what we’ve come to call it.
The majority of us who attend are professional DJ’s – who are not looking to promo, not looking for exposure just to jam and mess about.
The only time it is has open deck is when we have a scratch jam for everyone to join in (if you do scratch) around 10pm.
We see other DJs in our community doing their thing over social media, over whats app group chats & then end up working the same evenings away from each other, we usually hold on a Tues as most DJs are not booked then.
This is one evening where we can catch up over a bevy at a comfy setting venue.
No entrance fee | No guest list or sign-up required | No Instagram account.
Please do not contact Sama venue – all the information is here on this page.,
FAQ's
Dress Code
No dress code, be comfy. Trainers, hats and caps are allowed.
Parking
Parking is available on Robinson road directly in front of the venue. However limited to a 7-8 cars (there is parking on other nearby roads please check the parking signs).
Kitchen & Bar
Sama serves food up until 9pm.
Tube
Southwark or Blackfriars are the nearest stations walking 6mins either way (if Blackfriars walk over the bridge).
Few More Details
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There will be many DJs at this event for sure. It is suggested to arrive by 7.30 pm – this allows enough time to have a good chat!
- - Bring business cards
- - Bring Positive Vibes
- - Bring your old mix CDs (Some of you DJs still have CD players in the car let's not let them go to waste & share them)
The Music
ODN started as a vinyl night, but now Serato / Rekordbox on the 1200s using timecode vinyl or on the XDJ XZ.
The event is not music-orientated, more so about catching up and networking.
Expect to hear hip-hop, soul, funk, D&B, bass-line, 2-step underground garage, and many other genres. Not mainstream commercial party DJ-styled sets.
DJ Line Up - List TBC
DJs equipment: Technics 1200’s & Pioneer DJM S9 & Pioneer XDJ XZ
- Note to DJs playing (options):
- - use on site macbook pro serato & plug in your USB or
- - Bring your own laptop
- - Needles & Senheisser SD25 provided / BYO
Scratch Jam
The last 30mins is for the itchy fingers – we do not expect everyone to participate.
Those who jump on the cuts no need to be shy, don’t feel intimidated – it’s all fun and games & not a competition.
- - Varying Tempos 70, 80, 90, 100-130 bpms
- - Classic Samples
- - Laser, Fresh Aah Yeah & Other Classic Sounds
- - Scratch Jam on Serato Vinyl & Needles (No phase)
Please adhere to timings as there is only 180mins and 8 DJs including a 20min scratch jam
The technics 1200 turntables & needles are all there – just move from one laptop to the other on S9 to allow all DJs a fair clear 20mins set. 2x 15mins delays forecasted
The XDJ – XZ, well we all know it.
If DJs are late they will lose the set. The previous DJ will play continue playing over the set.
- OPEN DECK ARRIVAL
WARM UP MEET & GREET
19:00 - 19:30
- Network
THE MAIN EVENT NETWORK
20:00 - 21:15
- Watch The showcase
SHOWCASE DJ SETS
21.15 - 22:15
- The scratch jam
SCRATCH JAM TO CLOSE
22.15 - 22:30
Previous Scratch Jams
“There isn't any other night like this for us DJs. Keep em coming'”