A Meet Up
For London & UK DJs
Tues 10.2.2026
7-10pm
The evening where London DJs and those from around the UK meet, greet, and catch up.
There have been 9 successful events in the past from 2018 to 2025, and we’re now ready for the 10th episode!
Save the date.
What's The Deal?
ODN is not really an open deck event – it’s more of what we’ve come to call it.
The majority of us who attend are professional DJs – not looking to promote, not looking for exposure, just catching up while a few of us spin random sets.
The only time it is an open deck is when we have a scratch jam near the end for everyone to join in (if you do scratch) around 10 PM.
We see other DJs in our community showcasing their talents over social media, through WhatsApp group chats, and then end up working the same evenings apart from each other. That’s why we hold it on a Tuesday, as most DJs are not booked that weekday.
No entrance fee | No guest list or sign-up required | No Instagram account.
Please do not contact the Sama venue – all the information is here on this page.
FAQ's
Dress Code
No dress code, be comfy. Trainers, hats and caps are allowed.
Parking
Parking is available on Robinson road directly in front of the venue. However limited to a 7-8 cars (there is parking on other nearby roads please check the parking signs).
Kitchen & Bar
Sama serves food up until 9pm.
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Tube
Southwark or Blackfriars are the nearest stations walking 6mins either way (if Blackfriars walk over the bridge).
Few More Details
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There will be many DJs, best to arrive by 7.30 pm – this allows enough time to have a good chat!
- - Bring business cards
- - Bring Positive Vibes
- - Bring your old mix CDs (Some of you DJs still have CD players in the car let's not let them go to waste & share them)
The Music
ODN started as a vinyl night, but now Serato / Rekordbox on the 1200s using timecode vinyl or on the XDJ XZ.
The event is not music-orientated, more so about catching up and networking.
DJ Line Up - List TBC
DJs equipment: Technics 1200’s & Pioneer DJM S9 & Pioneer XDJ XZ
- Note to DJs playing (options):
- - use on site macbook pro serato & plug in your USB or
- - Bring your own laptop
- - Needles & Senheisser SD25 provided / BYO
Scratch Jam
The last 10 minutes are for those with itchy fingers – we do not expect everyone to participate.
Those who take advantage of the opportunities need not be shy; don’t feel intimidated – it’s all in good fun and not a competition.
- - Varying Tempos 70, 80, 90, 100-130 bpms
- - Classic Samples
- - Laser, Fresh Aah Yeah & Other Classic Sounds
- - Scratch Jam on Serato Vinyl & Needles (No phase)
Instructions To Playing DJ's
Please adhere to the schedule as there are only 180 minutes and 8 DJs, which includes a 2x 10-minute scratch jam.
Technics 1200 turntables and needles will be set up; just switch from one laptop to another on the S9 to ensure all DJs have a fair 20-minute set. 2x 15-minute delays are anticipated.
The XDJ – XZ is connected, and most of us are familiar with it.
If DJs are on the list and arrive late, they will forfeit their set. The previous DJ will continue play over the set, or a newcomer will be on standby.
Previous Scratch Jams
“There isn't any other night like this for us DJs. Keep em coming'”