JWNF unleashes the next generation of DJs
J Wray & Nephew (JWN) Foundation’s Disc Jockey Summer Camp is back for its second staging.
Facilitated by DJ Denvo of Open Format Academy and FAME FM, the one-week summer camp was focused on the fundamentals of disc jockeying and music production.
The camp, which began in 2019, saw students, aged 13 to 17 years, being introduced to different aspects of deejaying and music production such as mixing, scratching, remixing techniques, audio editing, creating radio advertisements, beat making, and content creation.
According to JWN Foundation CEO Tanikie McClarthy Allen, “The DJ Summer Camp provides a unique and transformative experience for kids along Spanish Town Road and its environs. Cultural expression and social inclusion are two of the founding pillars of the foundation and we believe that this innovative programme offers a healthy platform for self-expression and fosters personal growth,” she shared.
The camp was designed with the belief that music has the power to inspire, uplift, and unite, with its comprehensive curriculum.
According to Denvo, a product of the volatile inner-city community of Olympic Gardens: “I am thrilled to once again partner with the JWN Foundation to host this DJ Summer Camp… As a byproduct of an inner-city community I used music and, by extension, deejaying to change my life and my circumstances… By providing access to these skills we are fostering creativity, building self-confidence, and inspiring a passion for music among the next generation of artistes and performers.”
In addition to technical training, the camp also focused on fostering important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and self-discipline. Through interactive workshops and collaborative activities, participants developed a strong sense of camaraderie while learning the value of collaboration, all while engaging in a fun and dynamic learning environment.
The DJ Summer Camp’s penultimate activity was an event at which where campers had the opportunity to showcase their newfound skills and talents to a panel of judges from JWN.
The youngster also got the opportunity to visit RJR studios as well as a facilty in Seaview Gardens built for the community by the Member of Parliament Anthony Hylton giving insight on originals creations as well as learning how a production studio works.
