The National Trust has said staff at Brimham Rocks have been subjected to bullying and harassment after a TikTok mobile DJ labelled them as “Karens” in his latest video.
DJ Zach Sabri, better known online as SUAT, claims he is “just trying to make the world dance” by blasting out rave music in unusual places.
But his latest stunt at Brimham Rocks, near Pateley Bridge, drew complaints from visitors that he was being too loud and that he was filming without permission.
National Trust staff approached the TikTok star and asked if he had permission to film there. He did not, so they asked him to leave.
He filmed the exchange with staff and included it in his TikTok video, which has now been viewed more than two million times.
In the video caption SUAT claimed: “Karen never lets me rock climb.”
‘Karen’ is used a derogatory term online to describe a woman deemed to be entitled or demanding.
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A National Trust spokesperson said:
Viral TikTok video sees Brimham Rocks staff kick out mobile DJ“Visitors are very welcome to take photographs and videos of the outdoor places we care for. There’s no additional charge for personal photography.
“We do ask that anyone looking to use photographs or videos for commercial use seek permission beforehand. If approved, any associated fees are used for vital conservation work to care for places featured.
“Permission is also required before filming or photographing National Trust staff and volunteers, who have a right to privacy.
“When filming at Brimham Rocks, DJ Suat was approached by staff who wanted to act on behalf of other visitors. They had received a number of complaints on the day about the noise.
“Unfortunately, as a result of this particular video, staff and their families have since been subjected to harassment and bullying, online and in person, for which we are supporting them.”
Brimham Rocks has gone viral in a bizarre TikTok video in which National Trust staff tell a mobile DJ he is unable to film there.
DJ Zach Sabri, better known online as SUAT, claims he is “just trying to make the world dance” — something he seeks to do by blasting out rave music in unusual places.
His latest video, which appears to be his most successful yet with more than one million views in just 24 hours, sees the DJ dance and sing in precarious places at National Trust-owned Brimham Rocks.
He also appears to lick one of the rocks.
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Soon though two National Trust staff, who look taken aback by Mr Sabri, ask if he has permission to film before explaining he would need an activity licence.
In the interaction which ensues the TikTok star asks: “I am just wondering what you categorise this as?” That question gets the response: “well, I don’t know.”
@suatism Karen never lets me rock climb… #karen #climbing #dancemusic #nationaltrust #harrogate
The DJ appears to relent in the end as he tells staff he will leave — although, he ignores their warning not to play music or film on the way out.
TikTok is a social media app popular with young people. The National Trust may not have welcomed DJ SUAT’s appearance but his video will have introduced a lot of people to Brimham Rocks, which is near Pateley Bridge.