Description
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Once you have joined the society, follow our Instagram at @nothingbeatsbristol to find out about upcoming events, socials and plans for members of the society. If you shoot us a message there we can also add you to our members only WhatsApp group so you can connect with the other members of the society.
What we do:
Our aim is to provide a social group and helpful advice for students who are interested in DJing or producing music, regardless of experience.
If you're new to mixing or production, we can help you get to grips with the basics including the software and gear you can use. Or if you've been doing this for years, the DJ society can help link you with other DJs & promoters, and help you become an active member of Bristol's music scene.
We're a friendly group of DJs whose interests span various genres, so whether you're a old-school disco lover, techno fiend, jungle enthusiast or hip-hop head, the DJ Society has something for you!
What we offer:
- Free weekly beginner lessons at the SU (Anson Rooms), Tuesdays 6-8pm during term time
- Heavily subsidised weekly practice sessions on club CDJs at Basement 45 (£2 for members), Wednesdays 6-8pm (starting from Oct 28th 2022)
- Regular society socials, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Members-exclusive 10% off at the Bop DJ shop in Bristol
- Opportunities to play at local club nights & studios, including Burst Radio & Goat Shed Studios
- The chance to feature your recorded mixes via the society's promotional brand, Nothing Beats
- Society-owned Pioneer DDJ-400 controllers and other equipment available on loan (for free), to practice your skills at home
- Chances for more advanced DJs to rep Nothing Beats and play at more established club nights, taking advantage of DJSoc's links with the Bristol scene Previous nights include Dazed, Cirque Du Soul, SlamJam, and we have upcoming nights at Motion, SWX and Full Moon Bristol.
- Production seminars and workshops led by successful industry DJs & producers
Who we are:
The committee members:
- President - Jake Skrakowski
- Vice President - Ruben Antunes
- Treasurer - Barney Evershed
- Social Secretary - Jack Mackenzie and Max Fraulo
- Beginners' Reps - Louis Richards
- Bookings & Social Media Rep - Joel Stubbs
- Equality Rep - Ell Rodin
- Production Rep - Ben Sternberg and Charlie Hovil
Find us on Instagram @nothingbeatsbristol
Feel free to contact us at nothingbeatsbristol@gmail.com if you have any queries!
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
