After meeting behind the decks at the Wonky Festival last year, Beverley Moon and Michelle Hamilton instantly connected over a strong passion for DJing.

Having been around the male-dominated DJ scene for a number of years, the pair wanted to provide a platform for other females to spin the decks. Thus, Ladies of the House was born.

A year into their venture hosting all-female DJ house nights, the group is slowly blossoming into an exciting and innovative space for music lovers new and old.

Ahead of a charity fundraiser this summer, where a line-up of mostly local female DJ talent will take over the Watersplash in aid of two female support causes, Express caught up with the group founders to ask why they wanted to “challenge the norm”, provide a judgement free creative space for women and do their bit to save local nightlife…

What was the inspiration for launching the group?

Whilst we were both DJs at the Wonky Festival at Fort Regent, where we first met, we realized we clearly had a strong passion for DJing, but it was fairly noticeable that there weren’t many of us. We wanted to give other females a platform to showcase themselves and give opportunities to DJ in some of Jersey’s best hot spots.

A group chat was formed, and people were added that we thought might be interested, and everyone was really keen to be part of it. We have had a couple of girls approach us as well, and now there are 6 of us. We are an all-female DJ group that puts on house nights in various locations on the island.

What experience do you both bring?

Ladies of the House brings fresh energy, diversity, and a unique vibe that challenges the norm and keeps things exciting. Representation matters and your presence inspires others, especially women, to get involved, which fosters creativity and inclusivity.

By hosting events with a distinctive style and building a supportive community, you’re not just creating amazing nights; you’re also cultivating a movement that pushes the scene forward. Innovation like this doesn’t just make the music scene thrive; it transforms it.

Obviously, there are other huge factors affecting the music scene, the biggest being the cost of everything. Prices have gone through the roof, forcing people to come out later or not go out at all.

How has Ladies of the House grown?

It took a while to build the brand, as it does with any new venture. Some of our first gigs were at Krafty J’s, as John O’Connell is so supportive and always happy to give a space to new DJs on the scene.

From there, we would go to the places we wanted to host and directly go to the manager and sell our night. I’m happy to say we had a one hundred percent success rate; everyone was very welcoming.

Why did you choose to fundraise for FREEDA and JAAR?

We chose to raise money for these two charities as we don’t feel they get as much exposure as other organisations, and we need them more than ever at the moment.

Unfortunately, we seem to be going backwards. An adjudicated rapist is the American president and a tech billionaire weaponising victims of sexual assault for political gain. There are also absolutely appalling rape conviction statistics in the UK, with some cases taking years to get to court, and victims eventually dropping out due to extreme stress. The list goes on; it’s creating a scary rhetoric.

Back in July, the National Police Chiefs Council called a national emergency in regards to violence against women. Things are not in a good place. These places seem far away, but it has a trickle-down effect and creates a world where it’s the norm.

Jerseys Stats from the government website are also shocking. In 2024 the number of reported rapes and other sexual offenses was 227; the amount of successful convictions was three. This is simply not good enough.

The worldwide issues are out of our control, so our aim is to help at the grassroots level on the island as these charities work tirelessly on these issues, raise some money and awareness, and potentially some new donors.

We intend to hold the event annually with one hundred percent of profits going to these charities.

What does the future have in store?

The future of Ladies of the House is bright and full of possibilities. We see ourselves expanding into more festivals and larger-scale events, bringing our unique energy to bigger stages and new audiences.

Our goal is to continue building a supportive, empowering community for female DJs, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and showcasing incredible talent.

By staying true to our vibe and passion, we’ll keep pushing boundaries, inspiring others, and growing our presence in the music scene, all while throwing unforgettable parties and spreading the love. This is just the beginning.

GET INVOLVED…

Ladies of the House charity summer party at the Watersplash takes place on Saturday 7 June. You can purchase tickets via Eventbrite here.

Or, if you fancied a chance to show off your DJ talent, new faces are always welcome and can contact the group Facebook page. To find out more about Ladies of the House and their upcoming events, you can visit their Facebook page here.