Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival provides children a platform to show their skills and become an inspiration for others (“Young DJ inspires dozens at Sharjah reading festival,” May 9, Gulf Today website).

According to the report, bringing young and talented personalities to the fore is on the agenda at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), taking place at Expo Centre in the emirate. DJ Michelle, while addressing a student meet-up session on Thursday, the young DJ spoke about her process and inspiration to a hall full of eager children her own age. “I used to watch my dad practicing at the turntables and got quite interested in DJing. On my fifth birthday, I told him I want to be a world-famous DJ and he bought me my first equipment,” said Michelle.

The family, who hail from Baku in Azerbaijan, have honed their passion for DJing in the UAE. DJ Michelle cites many musical influences.

Little star DJ Michelle, who became one of the youngest turntablists to enter the annual DMC World DJ Championships at age nine in 2021, exhibited her skills and mesmerised the audience.  There is no doubt that Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is more than a festival, where not only children but their parents love to participate and be a part of an amazing festival.

Usman Khan,
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