Common Press After Hours: pointblank DJs Takeover
Friday 29th August | 19:00 – Midnight
Common Press After Hours returns this summer with a pointblank DJs Takeover, keeping the sunny vibes alive well into the night. Join us for an evening featuring talented DJs from pointblank: tasha.mp4, PureJoy, Hyperlez, and DJ Leeloo.
Sip on drinks as you browse our carefully curated selection of books and locally crafted queer merch, all while enjoying an exclusive line-up from pointblank’s LGBTQIA+ student community.
About pointblank
pointblank is a global network of music production schools founded in London, offering courses in electronic music production, sound engineering, DJing, singing, songwriting, radio broadcasting, and music business. Voted Best Music or Specialist Institution by WhatUni in 2023 and awarded TEF Gold status the same year, PointBlank is a recognised leader in music education worldwide.
This event celebrates the trailblazing force of women and queer people in music production, creating a space for pointblank’s young queer talent to shine. Whether you’re a current music production student, thinking about starting your own musical journey, or simply a fan of electronic music by queer artists, this night is made for you.
Expect a night of connection, creativity, and community grab a drink, meet fellow music lovers, and dance to a soundtrack curated by some of pointblank’s finest emerging DJs.
DJs
tasha.mp4
tasha.mp4 (she/her) is a DJ / producer / promoter / radio Host based in London. She has DJ’d in top London venues such as fabric, Ministry of Sound, EGG, XOYO & more, as well as all over the UK.
She has been booked for festivals such as Reading & Leeds, Boardmasters & more. She DJs a range of electronic music from house to techno, garage, and drum and bass. She also has a residency at Swiftogeddon, playing to 1000+ weekly.
Pure Joy
PureJoy (she/her) is a Chilean-Italian DJ based in London. Her sound is warm, soulful, and a little spicy - blending the house beat, the sparkle of disco, jazzy twists, and Latin rhythms that keep the dancefloor buzzing. For her, it’s all about that shared energy, the smiles, and those moments when the music just clicks and everyone’s moving together.
Hyperlez
Hyperlez (they/them) is a DJ and producer who brings music that fuses creativity with fresh techniques and unapologetically queer energy. They have played EGG, various boat parties, as well as on the radio and in bars.
DJ Leeloo
DJ Leeloo (they/them) - a hyper energetic DJ with a passion for music and creating a unique experience at every individual show. Combining Bass House and Garage, this technical DJ not only provides the audience with an energy filled set but also pays respect to the original pioneers of DJing.
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