A 100-hour non-stop DJ Marathon is due to take place in London this spring, and will be broadcast live online to raise funds in support of social mobility.

AllSorts Music Festival will be hosting the DJ Marathon, and will broadcast the event live from Mile End in East London. The marathon will be taking place at 11am on 9 April, and is due to conclude at 3pm on 13 April. The AllSorts festival itself will later be running in July in Malvern.

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The marathon is also competing to set a Guinness World Record while collecting donations for the Zero Gravity Fund – a “groundbreaking initiative transforming the futures of talented students from low-opportunity backgrounds across the UK”. In particular, this event will support funding for Zero Gravity Scholarships, which remove economic barriers to opportunities.

Over 50 different artists, including well-known professional DJs and AllSorts Festival regulars, are volunteering to perform in shifts during the 100-hour marathon. The Guinness World Record for the longest DJ live stream requires nonstop audio broadcasting for the complete duration of the stream.

Viewers can even take part in audience games during the stream, and learn from guest speakers. Performers include Tommy Villiers (of Piri & Tommy), Kaya Fyah, LOAI and many more.

“We believe that every young person, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to succeed,” says Nick Byrne, co-founder at AllSorts of Tunes. “The AllSorts World Record DJ Marathon is our way of contributing to a more equitable future, where education empowers all.”

Shiv Patel, Head of Scholarships at Zero Gravity, adds, “We’re so excited to partner with AllSorts of Tunes on their World Record DJ Marathon to raise funds for Zero Gravity Scholarships. Music has always brought people together and driven change – and this collaboration is no different. Together, we’re backing diverse talent from every corner of the UK and helping them launch into life-changing careers.”

To donate, head over to the AllSorts GoFundMe. You can also find out more information on the DJ marathon, or the Zero Gravity Fund.

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