Little Pink Book & AlphaTheta Bring Their Female DJ Workshops to Dubai

After a successful debut in November 2024, Little Pink Book is once again joining forces with AlphaTheta to bring back their Start From Scratch MENA DJ workshop series in Dubai. Set to take place on April 9th and the 10th, the initiative returns with a mission to give emerging female talent free, practical access to the region’s growing electronic music scene.

Start From Scratch, founded by AlphaTheta (formerly known as Pioneer DJ), is a global initiative aimed at empowering underrepresented communities through hands-on, community-led DJ workshops. In the MENA region, the project partners with Dubai Sound Academy and Little Pink Book to connect female-identifying artists with cutting-edge equipment, foundational skills, and industry mentorship.

This second edition brings heavyweight guidance from within the scene. Abu Dhabi-based Lebanese Afro-house artist Off Kourse and Dubai-based Egyptian DJ/producer ADIRA will lead the sessions, offering technical instruction and sharing insights on navigating the MENA music landscape. Both artists bring distinctive regional experience and a passion for breaking down barriers for new talent.

“It’s great to be bringing Start From Scratch back to Dubai,” says Roberta Hickey, founder of Little Pink Book. “We had so many amazing women join us last year, and I can’t wait to see who starts their DJ journey with us this time around.”

Workshops are completely free and will be held at Soho Garden, one of Dubai’s premier nightlife venues. Participants can choose from two workshop tracks based on their experience level. A select group will also be invited to join the Start From Scratch Accelerator Programme, which includes a fully funded DJ course at Dubai Sound Academy—culminating in a live performance slot at Soho Garden.

To register, you can head to @littlepinkbook on Instagram or visit the official Partiful website.