Skratch Port - A Monthly DJ Scratch Cypher

About this event

SKRATCH PORT: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SCRATCH DJ BATTLE • HOSTED BY DJ GUMBEAUX SPECIAL SHOWCASE BY THE BEAT MOLESTER ONE YEAR. ONE COMMUNITY. ALL SKRATCH. Tacoma, it's time to celebrate! What started as a gathering of DJs sharing their love for turntablism has grown into a community built around creativity, connection, and the art of scratching. Now, SKRATCH PORT is celebrating ONE YEAR, and we're turning things up for our biggest gathering yet! Join us Wednesday, November 11th, at Airport Tavern Music Hall as we celebrate 12 months of beats, cuts, scratches, and bringing the DJ community together. And this time, we're bringing some serious heat! THE SKRATCH PORT DJ BATTLE Hosted by DJ GUMBEAUX The turntables are ready, and it's time to put those skills to the test! We're bringing the competitive spirit of turntablism to Skratch Port with a special anniversary Scratch DJ Battle hosted by DJ GUMBEAUX. Expect precision cuts, creative routines, technical skills, and plenty of energy as DJs step up to showcase what they've got. Whether you're competing, supporting your favorite DJ, or just coming to experience the art of scratching up close, this is going to be a night worth witnessing. SPECIAL SHOWCASE: THE BEAT MOLESTER 2023 DMC USA Supremacy Champion 2025 Northwest DMC Champion We're taking the anniversary celebration to another level with a special performance from THE BEAT MOLESTER! A championship-winning turntablist with serious credentials, The Beat Molester brings technical precision, creativity, and battle-tested skills to the decks. This is your chance to witness championship-level turntablism up close, right here in Tacoma! BUILT BY DJs. FOR DJs. At its heart, Skratch Port has always been about community. From seasoned battle DJs to beginners learning their first scratch, this monthly gathering was created to give turntablists a place to connect, collaborate, learn, and inspire one another. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you've been scratching for decades, just picked up your first set of turntables, or simply appreciate the culture, there's a place for you here. Come celebrate the people, music, and creativity that have made Skratch Port what it is today. EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Airport Tavern Music Hall 5406 South Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 21+ Event Turntables and mixers will be available, but DJs are encouraged to bring their own needles and scratch records. ONE YEAR DOWN. JUST GETTING STARTED. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported Skratch Port, shared their skills, and helped build this community over the past year.