{"title":"DJ Paulette","description":"\u003cp\u003eDJ Paulette's works invite readers into the vibrant world of club culture, blending the electric pulse of music with the rich tapestry of arts and social trends. Her writing captures the essence of nightlife, exploring the rhythms and stories behind the scenes with striking clarity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWelcome to the Club\u003c\/em\u003e embodies Paulette’s intimate knowledge of the cultural landscape, offering a dynamic and immersive journey through contemporary soundscapes and creative expression. This collection is perfect for those drawn to the intersection of music, community, and cultural innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"welcome-to-the-club-by-dj-paulette-9781526166906","title":"Welcome to the Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a foreword from Annie Mac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWelcome to the Club\u003c\/em\u003e, Manchester legend DJ Paulette shares the highs, lows, and lessons of a thirty-year music career, with help from some famous friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Hacienda's first female DJs, Paulette has scaled the heights of the music industry, playing to crowds of thousands all around the world, and has endured the lows of being unceremoniously benched by COVID-19 with no chance of furlough and little support from the government. Here, she tells her story, offering a remarkable view of the music industry from a Black woman's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the core values of peace, love, unity, and respect, dance music is a world of exclusion, misogyny, racism, and classism. But, as Paulette reveals, it is also a space bursting at the seams with powerful women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart personal account, part call to arms, \u003cem\u003eWelcome to the Club\u003c\/em\u003e exposes the exclusivity of the music industry while seeking to do justice to the often invisible women who keep the beat going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428439671020,"sku":"9781526166906","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526166906.jpg?v=1774496724"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dj-paulette.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}