My skills
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I learned to mix in 2022, encouraged by my partner who loved the playlists I created for gatherings with friends. Honing the technical side to DJing has inspired me to turn my knowledge and passion for music into something I can share with other people, and I’m having the most incredible time doing it.
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It’s not just my taste that makes me stand out from others - my day job working in social sciences has given me an appreciation for body language and reading the crowd. It also means I’m a good listener who will give you the most personalised event possible.
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Welcome to Rave the Date
My style
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Hello! I’m Cara, the music nerd behind Rave the Date – a fresh and alternative DJ for truly unique events.
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You might not believe it to look at me now, but my musical identity started with emo/pop-punk/metal and skater culture, as an angsty teenager living by the Humber estuary. I’m still in touch with the edgier side of music, but I’ve also expanded my collection over the years to include a huge variety of genres and I adore discovering new sounds. My favourites include techno, metal, downtempo/ambient, funk and soul, goth, disco, grunge, 90s pop, punk, house, garage, folk, drum and bass… the list really is endless. I’m also a sucker for 80s electro which is heavily influenced by my parents, and Monday nights at Fruit Cupboard in my Uni days.
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The personal touch
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I want to bring a fresh alternative to ‘cookie-cutter’ track-lists, so if you’re looking for someone that knows diverse and interesting genres and can blend them together seamlessly then I'm your woman. ​If you'd like to know more then take a look at some of my past events on my blog, which includes sample track lists and info on the venues I've worked with so far.
