“Don’t accept it’s over, because it’s really not!”

DJ Paulette has spun records and societal expectations into a legacy of empowerment and beats. If you’ve ever been a clubber, you’ll know that the dance floor can be the background to personal, societal and cultural revolutions. DJ Paulette is testament to that, as a true pioneer of the Manchester music scene.

She started her career in early 90s Manchester, against the backdrop of Section 28, the AIDS crisis, and the Poll Tax riots. One of the Hacienda’s first female DJs, she catapulted to global superstar status, living and performing in countries the world over.

Her memoir, "Welcome to the Club," is not just about the beats behind the decks but the beats of a heart navigating the complexities of race, gender, and the menopause maze.

You’ll hear how she’s navigated the trials and tribulations of peri and menopause for over 15 years whilst maintaining her status as queen of the dancefloor. Plus join in with the Effin Hormones gang as they pledge to move from “raving” to “grey-ving”!

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This episode was recorded at Reform Radio in Manchester. Reform Radio is a social enterprise that supports young people into work through the power of radio. If you'd like to show them some support do check out their Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/reformradio

Thanks to Jamie our lovely engineer.

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