DJing for TeeDee, Learning Vinyl and Locking Into Production | Bay

In this episode of What’s Cookin?, we sit down with Bay, a Manchester-based DJ and producer making her mark across the city’s underground scene.

Bay opens up about how DJing first entered her life, the moment it became something she wanted to seriously pursue, and what the early learning process really looked like behind the scenes. We get into the pressure of early gigs, chaotic moments behind the decks, and the sets that helped shape her confidence as an artist.

We also dive into the reality of building a name in today’s dance music world — balancing social media, content creation, and staying authentic while documenting the journey online through her vlogs. Bay shares honest insights into what actually connects with audiences online, the pressure DJs face on platforms like TikTok, and the mistakes she sees artists making when trying to grow.

Alongside the music, we talk about balancing DJing with everyday life, staying motivated through difficult periods, and navigating the industry as a woman in nightlife spaces. Bay speaks openly about female safety at events, the changes she still wants to see in the scene, and the advice she’d give to other women entering the industry.

From Manchester club culture to building confidence behind the decks, this episode is a real conversation about what it takes to grow as a DJ today.