05/07/2026
This photo was taken outside of the Lincolnshire Secure Unit in Sleaford, where over the last year I have delivered three separate projects of 6-7 weeks on behalf of SoundLincs.
I can’t share pics of the DJs because I’m not allowed to take my phone in for security and safety reasons. I can’t even wear my SoundLincs lanyard in case it is used as a weapon.
Who knew this place would take on such meaning? From day one, the staff and more importantly the young people made me feel so genuinely welcome. They have treated me with a level of respect and appreciation I have rarely experienced anywhere in life.
As a result, I have produced some of my very best work. Last week, two DJs who I have taught separately agreed to do a b2b set during break time (a reward for positive engagement). Meaning one DJ on each deck, not swapping over every few tunes.
Experienced DJs have told me they wouldn’t try this with their closest friends! I’ve seen House DJs do it, but mainly focusing on the mix ’n’ blend, not the FX. But two D&B DJs with the potential for a personality clash? It shouldn’t have worked.
What we witnessed was 30 minutes of pure Jungle D&B fire 🔥 complete with slip rolls, stems use and paddle FX! The DJs were so immersed in what they were doing they forgot their tea, biscuits and ice pops (we’ve come a long way from ’no lanyards’).
Something magical happened in that teaching room - I wrote down words like chemistry, and telepathy. It touched my soul. At one point during their mix, one of the DJs started dancing and the other shouted “Sick AF” and they shook hands. For a moment, it felt like teaching people to DJ couldn’t get any better.