Manchester University Press celebrate launch of DJ Paulette's new book
01 Dec 2023
DJ Paulette’s Welcome to the club book launch will take place on Thursday, 25 January
Manchester University Press invites you to attend a revelatory evening celebrating the launch of Welcome to the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ by the legendary Manchester DJ and icon, DJ Paulette.
DJ Paulette will be in conversation with fellow DJ, label head and radio host Jamz Supernova.
The event will take place at 7pm on Thursday, 25 January at HOME (Manchester).
There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and following the event there will be a book signing in the HOME foyer.
As one of Haçienda’s pioneering female DJs, DJ Paulette soared to the heights of the music industry. Her electrifying performances captivated audiences spanning the globe, leaving an indelible mark on dance music history. Yet despite the hedonism and success, her experiences of EDM and house music have been fraught with difficulty and prejudice.
In Welcome to the Club, DJ Paulette offers a candid and compelling perspective as a Black woman navigating a world riddled with exclusion, misogyny, racism, and classism, whilst simultaneously championing the powerful women who thrive within this creative space. With a career spanning three decades, DJ Paulette shares the soaring highs, the profound lows, and the invaluable lessons she has gleaned along her musical journey.