Montpeliers Group have teamed up with Turn the Tables to introduce DJ masterclasses to Coco-Boho on George Street.
Robbie Tolson set up the social enterprise Turn the Tables to create positive futures for anyone who is affected by homelessness or poverty. The music workshops are used to build mental health resilience, overcome many different life situations and improve quality of life.
Now he is hoping to fill a gap in the market by staging an interactive DJ experience when those taking part can spin their favourite tunes. The classes will take place at Coco-Boho which was formerly known as Lulu. The sound and light system is one that any DJ would “dream of playing on”.
Tolson was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list this year. He said: “Prior to setting up Turn The Tables I was a DJ working every other night in the hospitality industry. Getting bombarded with requests for tunes and to give customers a shot on the decks. So it makes perfect sense to take those requests and let them inspire an experiential entertainment venture to raise funds for Turn The Tables. The money raised has the potential to take us from a small organisation helping a hundred people per year to helping thousands.
“My first ever DJ residency was actually in Lulu before the new refurbishment 11 years ago, so this feels full circle to me. Coco-Boho is the perfect venue to host YOU.ME.DJ, its new layout allows for such a great platform to host a masterclass and I can’t wait to start.”
Darren Downing, Coco-Boho General Manager, says: “What an exciting concept to be involved in and I’m proud to offer such a unique experience in our venue that will be great for both our customers and to the local community. We have no doubts YOU.ME.DJ will be the next big thing in experiential entertainment and we can’t wait to get started with Robbie and the Turn The Tables team.”
There is a special launch masterclass on 23 November and will run monthly and hopefully then weekly.
To book your place go to: www.cocobohoedinburgh.co.uk or email info@cocobohoedinburgh.co.uk
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