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Neurodivergency affects people of all ages in a lot of ways and I want to help them.

I’m spinning tunes for a year it what I call DJ52. I’ll have to release a new MIX once a week for 52 weeks and not repeat a song. These will be uploaded to MIXCLOUD each week as I hope to raise awareness about the lives people living with Neurodivergency.

I’ve chosen PACT for Autism, a local charity for me, which helps the lives of Neurodivergent people in South Essex. I have no idea how much I’m going to raise. It could be £100, it could be £1000+ but as I spin tunes for PACT, spreading love, joy, unity, togetherness & the community spirit - hopefully you’ll lend me your ears and reach into your pocket and help Neurodivergent People of South Essex. I know they'd be grateful for any donations.

So get ready to groove each week as GENERAL PATTEN spins tunes for a year in DJ52 for PACT for Autism throughout 2026

Who are PACT for Autism?

A lived experience led charity

Registered Charity No.1148170

PACT for Autism is a small charity based in Harlow, dedicated to connecting with neurodiverse families, autistic people of all ages and the wider community across West Essex.

They have built links with the community and services over many years, working and advocating to promote acceptance, knowledge & strong working relationships.

Thier aim is to improve living, working, social and leisure opportunities for autistic people of all ages and their families.

Who is GENERAL PATTEN?

Groove to the RHYTHM of LIFE

During my life, one constant has been music. I was find comfort in that. At 12 I discovered pirate radios stations playing around London (one of the best things about London in the 1990s) playing Hardcore & Jungle. My sisters would bring back mix-tapes from holidays to the Canary Islands which introduced me to house which made me a vinyl collector & DJ in training from day one.

I Was diagnosed at the young age of 8 with dyslexia. Follow up assessments took place at 13, 15, 17 & 19 during my life in eduction. The last one, was at the Institute of Dyslexia in Bangor in 1999 when attending Uni. My "score" put me at a reading & writing age of 14 & 15. Somewhere along the way dyslexia got grouped in as neurodivergent.

In 2026, I’m going to be spinning tunes for a year in something I call DJ52 for PACT for Autism.

So to recap…..I’m going to produce each week

•⁠ ⁠60mi DJ Set once per week for a year

•⁠ ⁠I can’t repeat a song in any DJ Set

Styles

THE KEY TO OUR HOUSE (HOUSE/SOULFUL/DEEP/VOCAL)

RUGGED BASSLINES (TECHNO/TECH/EDM/MAIN ROOM)

SKOOL DISCO (REMIXES OF POP/DISCO/MAIN STREAM MUSIC)

ROCK THE HOUSE (ROCK SONGS REMIXES INTO HOUSE TRACKS)

PHUNK-A-DELIC (FUNKY HOUSE NEW & OLD SKOOL)

SOUNDWAVES (TRANCE/HARD DANCE)

BRING THE HOUSE DOWN (HARD HOUSE)

DnB Fever (DRUM n BASS NEW & OLD SKOOL)

TUNE TOWN VIBES (UK GARGE NEW & OLD SKOOL)

Thanks for taking time to read & if you enjoy my music please help out with a donation to this cause!

GENERAL PATTEN

GROOVE to the RHYTHM of LIFE 🫡