Organization Needs DJs To Play At Polling Locations Across Battleground States

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Philadelphia based non-profit and non-partisan organization is recruiting DJs to play at polling locations across battleground states, including North Carolina.

It’s a part of an effort to get more people excited about election day, while giving DJs a chance to make some cash.

DJ D.Nyce usually plays at weddings and music festivals, but on November 5th, he’s partying with a purpose. DJ D.Nyce played at a polling place in Charlotte for the Super Tuesday election back in March.

“I played a little bit of everything and people were having a good time,” DJ D.Nyce said.

DJs at the Polls recruits thousands of DJ across the country to play at polling places to increase voter turnout by providing people with entertainment while they wait in line.

“I had people say that they wasn’t ready to leave because it was like they was partying,” DJ D.Nyce said. “It was it was nice. It was a good experience. I think it helps instead of just standing there waiting in line.”

Data from the last presidential election shows 72% of Mecklenburg County voters cast their ballots with the lowest turnout in the 18-25 age group.

Anton Moore founded DJs at the Polls back in 2008 in Philadelphia to give people a chance to dance while doing their civic duty.

“There are important issues at stake, from abortion rights to gun violence to affordable housing, all those different things and retirement programs. So we need to have our voices heard at the polls,” Moore said.

The idea is now expanding across 11 battleground states including North Carolina where DJs will get paid to vibe with voters.

“Some of them will be doing it in the morning from 7 to 11 and then the afternoon from 3 to 7, and we’re paying our DJs $500 for each shift,” Moore said. “So DJs can make up to $1,000 a day, and we’re loaning them a generator as well.”

Whether you’re voting red, blue or even purple organizers say it’s about exercising your rights with a little rhythm.

“You’re not trying to sway anybody’s opinion on the vote,” DJ D.Nyce said. “You’re just here to give an ambiance for them while they wait in line.”

DJs at the Polls still needs at least 100 Charlotte area DJs to join the movement. You can find more information here.