The Edinburgh St James Quarter has announced they will be playing host to Scotland's first 'deaf rave' this year.
Arriving in the capital this summer, the all-day event will give a platform to some of the country's biggest deaf DJs to showcase their sets.
Taking place in the city's new shopping quarter, the event has promised to be filled with live entertainment, sign songs and visual performances to allow everyone to enjoy it.
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Taking place on level B3 of the car park, the rave will be an 'accessible day time clubbing experience, promoting deaf identity and culture whilst bringing music to the masses.'
Set to go ahead on August 19, the line up so far includes Troi Lee (DJ Chinaman), Matthew Taylor (MC Geezer), DJ Ceri Karma, Jia McKenzie, Billy Reid and Aerial Fung (Def Motion) dancers.
Organised by Deaf Vision, the organisation first began in 2003 as a way for deaf and disabled artists to have their opportunity to wow the community.
The event will run from 5.00pm-10.00pm and tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Festival Fringe website with ticket prices starting from £10.
This one-off event is in partnership with Deaf Action, a charity based in Edinburgh supporting, and celebrating deaf people. Deaf Action was established in 1835 and works with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. The charity’s inspirational work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.
Nick Peel, Managing Director at St James Quarter, said: “It’s an absolute honour to bring Scotland’s first Deaf Rave to St James Quarter this August. At The Quarter, we’re passionate about providing world-class events that are accessible to all and it’s great to see our Corporate Social Responsibility Committee’s vision come to life through this live event.
Troi Lee, Founder of Deaf Rave, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Deaf Action and St James Quarter for providing us with the opportunity to bring our event to Scotland for the first time.
"Our events will showcase the very best deaf DJs and guests can expect a whole host of entertainment including sign songs, sign raps and dance performances against a highly visual backdrop. Our Deaf Rave is part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival so we’re looking forward to welcoming members of the deaf community from all around the world.”
