Fong Fong posted this video on my Google Plus. I thought it was pretty dope so i figured I’d report on it. DMC is the golden standard in DJing. Now they’ve expanded into online competitions. There is still time to enter. Good Luck Fong Fong. There is an impressive list of gear at stake here.
Submit by: August 13, 2012
Vote: August 14, 2012, 10am PST – August 27, 2012, 10am PST
Winners Announced: September 4, 2012
More about the competition…
DMC was founded in 1983 and is the largest DJ organisation in the world. DMC have hosted the prestigious DMC World DJ Championships since 1985 – an event known for discovering some of the world’s most talented DJs such as DJ Q-Bert, DJ Craze and A-Trak who went on to become DJ Legends. DMC are offering aspiring and professional DJs the life changing opportunity to participate in the Online DJ Championship where one winner will be eligible to compete at the DMC World Finals in London in 2012 which includes travel and accommodation.
Between March 2012 and June 2012, there were three heats where DJs submitted a two-minute video showcasing their mixing skills (using any equipment) for the chance to be selected by DMC as one of the finalists for the Final Round. 30 finalists (as already selected from Rounds One, Two and Three) have proceeded to the Final Round where they are now required to submit a six-minute video demonstrating their skills and ability. The DMC World Champions will be on the judging panel throughout the Final Round to decide the supreme champion.
DMC’s Choice
One winner (as selected from the 30 finalists) will be invited to attend the DMC World Finals on September 27th/September 28th at the HMV Forum, London. The winner has the option to compete live for the ultimate DJ title, or to join the world’s National DJ Champions as a VIP guest (World Final equipment rules apply). Travel and accommodation for three nights in London will be provided.
The winner will receive $3,000 in addition to the following:
- Rane Sixty Two mixer valued at $3,009
- Pioneer DJM-T1 valued at $2,013
- Two DJ Tech Professional Turntable SL1300 MK6 valued at $897
- Native Instruments ‘Maschine’, valued at $760
- Traktor Scratch Pro 2 valued at $760
- Traktor Kontrol F1 (release date: May 30, 2012), valued at $315
- Traktor Kontrol X1, valued at $268
- Denon HC1000s (USB controller) valued at $196
- Denon HP500s Headphones valued at $134.50
The runner-up from the Final Round (as selected by DMC) will receive a Rane Sixty One mixer valued at $2,058, a Denon HC1000s (USB controller), valued at $196 and a Pioneer CDJ 900, Denon HP500s Headphones valued at $133.
Participants may submit their video submission using a YouTube, Vimeo or MUZU URL. All participants who upload their video via MUZU will have their submissions featured on MUZU.tv and on MUZU’s Facebook page
People’s Choice
The highest voted DJ from the Final Round (of the 30 finalists) will receive two Denon SC3900’s valued at $3,004.
The second highest voted DJ from the Final Round (of the 30 finalists) will receive a Tracktor Scratch Pro 2/w X1 Controller valued at $1,020.