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Nov 2020
Harrogate DJ swaps turntables for twins
If you've let your hair down in a Harrogate nightclub over the past 25 years, chances are you've danced to music played by Trevor "DJ Trev" Broadbank.
He's spun tunes at them all — from dance nights at Jimmy's, Bar Med and Carringtons to rock and metal nights at Cardinal Sins and the Viper Rooms.
But despite lockdown forcing him to down his DJ tools, he's been busier than ever after partner Hannah gave birth to twins Louie and Laya 17 weeks ago. He said having more time at home has been a "silver lining" for not being able to DJ.
He said:
Whilst mums are legally entitled to 39 weeks paid maternity leave, dads are entitled to just two, which the DJ said has been a wake-up call.
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Like nearly all nocturnal workers, DJ Trev has had to take a financial hit and has even sold some of his old records online.
He said:
But he said he's focusing on the positives, and is looking forward to the buzz of being able to play music to crowds again.
Nightclubs and bars in Harrogate have come and gone and DJ Trev expects the town's night scene to bounce back from covid, and he thinks there will be a big party when it does happen.
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