Part of Randwick City Council's Town Hall Takeover.

Heaps Decent will transform Randwick Town Hall into a vibrant creative hub through a free week-long youth program spanning music, digital media and multidisciplinary arts. Evening workshops will invite the wider community to create alongside artists, culminating in a public showcase celebrating the original work and talent developed throughout the week.

About this workshop

Igniting Stages is a practical DJing and electronic performance workshop led by NIMA award-winning and triple j artist Djanaba.

Known for their authentic electronic-pop sound and magnetic stage presence, Djanaba will guide participants through the foundations of DJing, including track selection, cueing, transitions, set structure and building energy across a live performance.

The workshop will also explore the creative elements that make a set feel personal and distinctive. Participants will consider how musical influences, identity, storytelling and stage presence can shape their individual sound and connection with an audience.

Blending their Bundjalung heritage with an unapologetic queer identity, Djanaba has performed at major events including Groovin the Moo and SummerCamp, and has collaborated with artists including PNAU and Sonny Grin.

No previous DJing or performance experience is required. The session will combine demonstrations, discussion and supported hands-on practice in a welcoming environment.

Heaps Decent Creative Hub Town Hall Takeover also features the following workshops and events

Feeling to Song with Betty - Monday 28 September, 5:30 pm - 730pm

Un-Logoed: Rework Your Wardrobe with Rose Ashton - Tuesday 29 September, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wear Your Art with Lachlan Hazelton - Thursday 1 October, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Hip, Hop, Paint, Pop with Rose Ashton - Friday 2 October, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways - Saturday 3 October, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Take Over: Community Showcase - Saturday 3 October, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

About Heaps Decent

Heaps Decent’s Town Hall Takeover will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, facilitators and program leaders working across music, songwriting, DJing, performance, poetry, digital design, visual art, streetwear and community engagement.

All workshops will be led by artists actively working in their fields, combining professional creative practice with strong facilitation experience. Their industry knowledge and confidence help participants engage with new ideas, creative processes and pathways.

Youth facilitators will hold current Working with Children Checks and bring relevant youth engagement and trauma-informed experience. The team is skilled in building trust, creating safe and inclusive environments, and adapting activities for different abilities, backgrounds and experience levels.

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Access

Randwick Town Hall is located on the ground floor at 90 Avoca Street, Randwick.

The main entrance is via double doors located on Frances Street. From this entrance there are 8 steps with handrails to reach the hall.

There is a wheelchair accessible entry via the carpark on Avoca Street. There is an accessible car park located on Frances Street.

If you would like a Council staff member to reach out to you and discuss your access requirements, please select the checkbox on ticketing registration.

Town Hall Takeover takes place on the land of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. We pay respect to Elders past and present, recognising their strength, wisdom and creativity.

Contact the host of Heaps Decent: Igniting Stages, DJing and Electronic Performance with Djanaba