LA Sound Collective is back next Wednesday, October 28, at The Well in Hollywood. October’s meetup is a Halloween edition, so come in costume. There’s a $50 costume contest, and RSVP is free.
If you’ve never been, here’s what to know before you go: what happens at the meetup, the schedule, how to get on the decks or the mic, and a few practical details about the venue.
Here’s a look at what a night at LA Sound Collective is like:
1. What Is LA Sound Collective?
LA Sound Collective (LASC) is a monthly meetup for DJs, producers, artists, engineers, and music industry creatives in Los Angeles. It’s presented by LASC and The Well, and organized by DJ Wrex.
It isn’t a panel or a workshop. It’s a room where people who make music can meet each other, play for each other, and find collaborators. Some people come to perform. Others come to listen, network, or see who’s making what in the city.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re just getting started or have been doing this for years.
2. LA Sound Collective Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Venue: The Well, 6255 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Theme: Halloween edition, with a $50 costume contest
- Ages: 21+
- Cost: Free RSVP
RSVP for free on Eventbrite so we have a headcount.
3. The Schedule
The night runs in three blocks.
8:00 PM: Open Decks + Producer Showcase
DJs play on Technics turntables and a Pioneer DJM-S11. Producers get 6–10 minutes each to play their beats for the room.
9:30 PM: Artist Performances
Each artist performs one original song. One song per artist keeps the block moving and gives more people a turn.
10:00 PM: Scratch Session
The night closes with a scratch session on the turntables. If you scratch, bring your records or your control vinyl setup and jump in.
4. How to Perform at LA Sound Collective
If you want to DJ, showcase your beats, or perform a song, email the following to losangelessoundco@gmail.com:
- Your name
- Your Instagram handle
- Your music or performance track
We’re always looking for DJs, producers, and artists to feature, so if you don’t make this month’s lineup, you may be considered for a future meetup.
LA Sound Collective welcomes beat sets, DJ sets, live music, poetry, and more. You can also send a DM to @lasoundcollective on Instagram to sign up.
Tips for Producers
Six to ten minutes goes fast. Pick your strongest beats, and have them in order before you get to the venue. Bring your files on a USB drive as a backup.
Tips for Artists
You get one song, so choose the one that best shows who you are. Have your instrumental ready, and make sure it’s the same version you sent in.
Tips for DJs
The setup is turntables and a battle-style mixer, so plan your set for that. Read the room. It’s a crowd of other music people, so it’s a good place to play something you’ve been working on.
5. The Halloween Costume Contest
October is a Halloween edition, and there’s a $50 prize for the best costume. You don’t need a costume to come, but it’s a good excuse to have some fun with it. Music-themed costumes are welcome.
If you’re performing, pick a costume you can actually play in. DJs need their hands free and their headphones on, so skip big gloves, masks that cover your ears, or anything that drapes over the turntables. Artists should make sure a mask or face paint won’t get in the way of the mic. Simple and recognizable usually works better than complicated, especially in a dim room.
The costume contest happens during the night, so stick around for it. Even if you don’t win, a good costume is an easy way to start a conversation with someone new, which is what the night is about anyway. Tag @lasoundcollective in your photos so we can share them after the meetup.
6. Food, Drinks, and Parking at The Well
The Well has a full bar and food menu all night. Supporting the venue is what lets LA Sound Collective keep happening every month, so grab a drink or something to eat while you’re there.
Parking around Sunset Blvd is paid. Give yourself extra time to find a spot, or rideshare if you can. The event is 21+, so bring your ID.
7. Help Build LA Sound Collective
LA Sound Collective is a growing community, and we’re looking for people who want to help it grow. If you’re interested in helping out with events, content, or outreach, email losangelessoundco@gmail.com.
A First-Timer’s Guide to LA Sound Collective
Walking into a room full of DJs, producers, and artists you’ve never met can feel like a lot. Here’s how to get the most out of your first LA Sound Collective night, whether you’re coming to perform or just to meet people.
Before You Go
RSVP on Eventbrite so the hosts can plan for the room. It’s free, and it helps us show the venue that the community keeps showing up.
Check the @lasoundcollective Instagram the week of the event. That’s where lineups, reminders, and any schedule changes get posted first.
Plan how you’re getting there. Sunset Blvd parking is paid and can fill up, so leave a few extra minutes or take a rideshare. The event is 21+, so bring your ID.
It also helps to decide what you want out of the night before you walk in. Maybe you want to meet a producer to work with, find a DJ for a project, test a new song in front of people, or just hear what other people in LA are making. Having one goal makes it easier to start conversations.
When You Arrive
Doors open at 8:00 PM, and open decks start right away. If you’re there to perform, find one of the hosts or the MC early and let them know. Open slots are filled through MC check-in, so the earlier you check in, the better your chances of getting on.
If you’re not performing, grab a drink, find a spot near the decks, and listen. The best conversations at LA Sound Collective tend to start with “Who was that?” after a set.
How to Network Without It Feeling Forced
You don’t need a pitch. Most people in the room are there for the same reason you are: to meet other people who make music. A few things that help:
- Ask people what they’re working on, and actually listen to the answer.
- Compliment a set or a song you liked, and be specific about what stood out.
- Have your Instagram handle ready so it’s easy to stay in touch.
- Follow up within a day or two while the night is still fresh.
- Come back next month. The real relationships at LA Sound Collective build over a few meetups, not one.
What to Bring If You’re Performing
- DJs: Your headphones, a 1/4-inch adapter, your records or control vinyl, and a backup USB.
- Producers: Your beats in order on a USB drive or laptop, plus a backup copy. Plan for a 6–10 minute set.
- Artists: The instrumental for your one song, in the same version you emailed. Bring it on your phone and a USB drive in case one fails.
If you’re not sure whether your setup will work with the gear, email losangelessoundco@gmail.com before the event and ask.
Tips for Engineers and Industry Folks
You don’t have to play to get a lot out of LA Sound Collective. Engineers, managers, photographers, videographers, and other music industry people come out to meet artists early. If that’s you, spend the producer showcase and artist performances paying attention to who stands out, then introduce yourself after their set. Bring a simple way for people to find your work, like a website or an Instagram with examples, and be clear about what you do. “I mix and master hip-hop records” is easier to remember than a long list of services.
Tips for Poets and Live Musicians
LA Sound Collective also welcomes poetry and live music. If you’re bringing an instrument, email ahead so the hosts know what you need, like a mic stand, a DI box, or an extra input. Keep your setup simple and quick to plug in, since the artist block moves fast. Poets can perform a cappella or over a beat. Either way, pick one piece that you know well and that lands in a few minutes.
Getting to The Well in Hollywood
The Well is at 6255 Sunset Blvd, between Argyle Avenue and Vine Street in Hollywood. If you’re driving, there are paid lots and garages in the area, and street parking on Sunset can be limited at night. Read the signs carefully before you leave your car.
If you’d rather skip parking, the Hollywood/Vine Metro B Line station is a short walk away, and rideshare drop-off on Sunset is easy. Since the bar is open all night, planning a ride home ahead of time is a good idea.
Playing on Technics Turntables and the Pioneer DJM-S11
The DJ setup at LA Sound Collective is built around Technics turntables and a Pioneer DJM-S11. If you mostly play on controllers, here are a few things to know before your set.
The DJM-S11 is a two-channel, battle-style mixer. The crossfader is light and fast, which is great for cuts but easy to bump during a blend. Use your channel faders for long transitions, and save the crossfader for quick moves.
The mixer also has performance pads, which can trigger hot cues and other effects depending on how it’s set up. If you use them in your own sets, practice your routine at home first so you’re not learning the layout in front of the room.
If you play with DVS and control vinyl, cue your first track before you get up to the decks so the switch between DJs stays quick. Keep your set focused, read the room, and leave the decks ready for the next person.
For scratch DJs, the 10:00 PM scratch session is the time to get on the turntables. It’s a casual rotation, so you can jump in, trade cuts with other DJs, and learn from people who’ve been doing it for years.
Why a Monthly Music Meetup Matters in LA
Los Angeles has a huge music scene, but it can be hard to find a room where DJs, producers, artists, and engineers are all in the same place, with time to actually talk. Showcases tend to be about the stage. Industry mixers tend to be about business cards. LA Sound Collective tries to sit in between.
Meeting every month makes a difference. You see the same faces, hear how people’s music changes over time, and get to know who’s serious about building something. A producer you meet in August might be the one you’re in the studio with by October.
It’s also a good place to practice performing. Playing for a room of other music people is different from playing a club or a wedding. They’ll notice the details, and they’ll tell you what they liked. For a lot of artists, LA Sound Collective is the first place they try out a new song in front of a crowd.
And it’s a way to give back. A lot of the people who come out have been in the LA scene for decades, and they show up to support newer DJs and artists. That mix of experience levels is what keeps the room interesting.
Looking Back: Recent LA Sound Collective Meetups
LA Sound Collective happens every last Wednesday of the month at The Well, starting at 8 PM. If you want a sense of what a night is like before you come, here’s what happened at the last couple of meetups.
August 2026: A Birthday Night for @mydudethedj
The August meetup was hosted by @jutsmusic and doubled as a birthday celebration for @mydudethedj. He helped shape L.A. radio back in the day as DJ Skream, and today he runs platforms across the city. The room took time to give him his flowers for what he’s done for the culture.
@thedjbuddyshow opened the night on the decks. @mansyyang and @mateowns played DJ sets, and @empty_angelo_music performed an original song during the artist showcase.
The night closed with a scratch session, with @thedjbuddyshow, @djstarchild11, @djwrex, @mydudethedj, and @djredemp trading cuts on the turntables.
September 2026 and Recent Highlights
At the September meetup, @djspisme played a live set for the room. Other recent moments include @draggabeats on a beat set during the producer showcase, and a set that paired production by @amirsaleki with live cuts from @djwrex.
That mix is the point of the night: a producer plays something new, a DJ cuts it up on the spot, and people who just met start talking about working together.
Who Hosts LA Sound Collective
The October Halloween edition is hosted by @jutsmusic, @thedjbuddyshow, @sophenom, @djjamesstunna, and @djwrex. Photos and video are by @draggabeats (draggabeats.com), and the flier was designed by @escobar3252.
Follow @lasoundcollective on Instagram for clips from every LA Sound Collective meetup, plus lineups and announcements for the next one.
Photos From Past LA Sound Collective Meetups
Here are some photos from recent nights at The Well: DJs on the decks, producers playing beats, artists on the mic, and a lot of people meeting each other for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LA Sound Collective free?
Yes. RSVP is free on Eventbrite. Food and drinks at the venue are paid.
How often does it happen?
Every last Wednesday of the month at The Well in Hollywood, starting at 8 PM. Follow along for each month’s lineup.
Do I have to perform?
No. Plenty of people come to listen, network, and meet other creatives.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, as long as they’re 21+. Have them RSVP too so we can plan for the room.
What should I wear?
Whatever you’re comfortable in. October is a Halloween edition, so costumes are encouraged, and there’s a $50 prize for the best one. Other months are casual.
I’m new to DJing. Can I still play?
Yes. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years. If you’re nervous, come to one meetup first to watch how open decks work, then sign up for the next one.
Can I bring my own gear?
Email losangelessoundco@gmail.com before the event to ask. The hosts can tell you what’s already set up and whether there’s room for what you want to bring.
Where can I find photos and videos from the night?
Follow @lasoundcollective and @draggabeats on Instagram. Clips and photos from each meetup usually go up in the days after.
How can I help out?
Email losangelessoundco@gmail.com. LA Sound Collective is looking for people to help with events, content, and outreach as the community grows.
For more from DJ Wrex, including mixes, scratch videos, and upcoming events, visit djwrex.com.
See you on Sunset.