INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: MUSIC + MEDIA + MARKETING + TECH + LIVE EVENTS + BUSINESS + CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Join SEATTLE CREATES during West Seattle Art Walk for SPIN: Art of the Jam + Career Pathways for DJs—an immersive evening celebrating music, creativity, and the various career opportunities found behind two decks.
Hosted at Jet City Labs, this sliding scale (FREE for students) community workshop invites aspiring DJs, music lovers, creatives, and curious learners to step inside the world of professional DJing through live demonstrations, storytelling, listening sessions, and hands-on technical coaching led by some of Seattle's and WA tri-cities most respected DJs.
Along the way, you'll experience the vibrant energy of West Seattle Art Walk while supporting local artists, entrepreneurs, and creative small businesses. Explore the August exhibition featuring Nicol G, meet local nonprofits supporting the cause like mmbassy and Above The Record, connect with fellow creatives, and stay for the All Vinyl 21+ Session Afterparty at Revelry Room with legendary Seattle DJ, Supreme La Rock, on deck.
WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO?
Spend the evening learning directly from working DJs who have each carved their own unique path into the music industry. Every instructor will share how they got started, the tools they use, lessons they've learned, and what it takes to stay relevant in today's evolving creative landscape.
You'll experience:
🎧 Live DJ demonstrations using both vinyl and digital setups
🎚 Equipment walkthroughs and workflow demonstrations
🎵 Listening sessions featuring different mixing styles and genres
💡 Career conversations about music, branding, entrepreneurship, and creative business
🤝 Networking with Seattle's creative community
🎨 West Seattle Art Walk exhibitions and local small businesses
Whether you're thinking about becoming a DJ or simply curious about the industry, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft—and the many pathways that exist within Seattle's creative economy.
TIMELINE
5:00–6:00 PM → Arrive, mingle, explore the gallery, vendors + vibes
6:00–8:00 PM → Live workshop demonstrations
• 6:00–6:30 PM — Nostalgia B
• 6:30–7:00 PM — DJ Sush
• 7:00–7:30 PM — Rosethrow®
• 7:30–8:00 PM — DJ X2050
8:00–11:00 PM → All Vinyl Afterparty Session (21+) at Revelry Room featuring Supreme La Rock
FEATURED DJs
🎧 Nostalgia B @rauschenbach
Digital marketer by day and vinyl enthusiast by night, Brian brings years of experience blending music, storytelling, and culture. His sets span genres while honoring the timeless craft of DJing through vinyl.
🎧 DJ Sush @sush.remix
Known for House, Pop, and Electronica, DJ Sush shares how technology and creativity intersect to create unforgettable live experiences.
🎧 Rosethrow® @rosethrow
A multidisciplinary creative whose sound blends R&B, Hip-Hop, and soulful classics while exploring music as both artistic expression and entrepreneurial opportunity.
🎧 DJ X2050 @djx2050
From technical performance to creative experimentation, DJ X2050 demonstrates how today's DJs blend artistry, technology, and community to build lasting careers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✔ Learn the differences between vinyl and digital DJ workflows
✔ Hear real career stories from working DJs
✔ Explore creative entrepreneurship within the music industry
✔ Meet fellow artists, musicians, and creative professionals
✔ Discover career pathways in live events, media, branding, and entertainment
✔ Support local artists and creative small businesses during West Seattle Art Walk
✔ Build new connections within Seattle's creative community
ABOUT JET CITY LABS
Jet City Labs is a collaborative creative hub in West Seattle where art, retail, innovation, and community come together. Through exhibitions, workshops, events, and entrepreneurial programming, the space provides opportunities for artists and creative businesses to connect directly with the public while fostering experimentation and collaboration.
ABOUT SEATTLE CREATES
SEATTLE CREATES is a creative workforce development initiative designed to fuel the creative economy through free and low-barrier workshops, field trips, and immersive industry experiences. We help people build skills, expand their professional networks, and discover meaningful career pathways across arts, technology, business, and culture.
Our programs connect emerging talent with working professionals, innovative spaces, and interdisciplinary opportunities that demonstrate there is no single path into the creative workforce. Whether inside corporations, startups, nonprofits, agencies, or entrepreneurial ventures, creativity has the power to shape industries—and communities.
Let's stay connected and create something amazing together.
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This event is produced by SEATTLE CREATES in partnership with Jet City Labs, The Olivia Neal Experience (T.O.N.E.), Duo Design + Media, Xiaolin Ma, 4Culture, Allied Arts Foundation, Seattle Means Business + Social in Seattle, Above The Record, mmbassy, and our incredible community of artists, educators, and creative partners who continue to invest in Seattle's creative future.