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A vibrant underground LGBTQ and women\u2019s only DJ workshop brought Sheffield\u2019s queer community together yesterday for a night of empowerment through music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gut Level is a LGBTQ community space whose mission is to address the lack of queer and women\u2019s DJs in Sheffield’s music scene, by providing a safe space and tools for underrepresented communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-founder of Gut Level, Frazer Scoot, 31, said: \u201cWhen there is a lack of a gay scene you\u2019ll leave the city in search of a community, a partner, or friends. Dempsey is the biggest gay club in Sheffield you go there to get wasted, it\u2019s not really a space to make meaningful connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So far we got amazing feedback, people seem enjoy these sessions.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workshop included a step-by-step tutorial, creating your own DJ mix, and a celebration afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dani Naylor, a 25 years-old Sheffield based artist, a regular at the Gut Level was one of the attendances of the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said: \u201cI came here today to improve my DJ-ing skills the workshops made me feel safe, because they provides a safe space, it gives you freedom to be yourself.\u00a0 A lot of the time in none queer spaces it takes time to figure out if you\u2019re safe or not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, in comparison to Manchester and Leeds Sheffield\u2019s gay scene has been criticised for being lacking, with limited spaces to meet other queer people in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frazer Scott said: \u201cOur mission is to make Sheffield a home for marginalised groups by providing a home through events like the DJ workshop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gut Level changed its location numerous times, previously based in Leeds their latest venue in Sheffield is located near the Moor Market, and is open and run by members only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Scott said: \u201c We are temporarily in this venue to hold workshops and community spaces. Our future goal is have more stability, longer opening hours and a bigger venue where we can hold club nights and all sorts of activities.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their online presence co-founder Scott wants organic growth  for the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe want to keep Gut Level underground and prevent over commercialisation we\u2019re not doing this for profit. We put people first and provide a range of affordable memberships.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott has a positive out for the future of Sheffield as he feels people are staying behind to build a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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