Australian DJ history has been rewritten. Sydney’s DJ Beast Mode has officially claimed Australia’s first-ever DMC World Title, winning the Open Category at the 2025 DMC World DJ Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
The landmark victory took place during DMC’s 40th Anniversary celebration, a global showcase featuring the world’s top DJs across multiple categories. Beast Mode’s performance was a masterclass in skill, showmanship, and musicality, earning him the top honour in front of an international audience and a panel of elite judges.
“I feel like I have after many years finally accomplished my goal of being the best in the world! And that feels phenomenal.”
— DJ Beast Mode, 2025 DMC Open World Champion
A Historic Win for Australia
Beast Mode’s achievement marks the first time an Australian DJ has taken out a DMC World Championship, a goal decades in the making for the local DJ community. Known for his precision, creativity, and crowd-rocking energy, Beast Mode has long been regarded as one of the country’s most accomplished and respected artists.
“After twelve years leading DMC Australia and over thirty-five years backing the competition, whether competing or helping to promote it, it’s an incredible moment to finally see an Australian DJ take home a world title,” said DJ KC, DMC Australia Branch Manager and 3× Australian DMC Champion. “Watching Beast Mode claim victory on the global stage is deeply rewarding and a true testament to the talent we have here in Australia. This moment will inspire every local DJ to aim higher.”
About DJ Beast Mode
Beast Mode is widely recognised as Australia’s most decorated DJ, holding titles across nearly every major competition platform in the world.
He was crowned Vice-Champion at the 2019 World Goldie Awards, placed third at the 2017 Red Bull Thre3style World Championships, and is a two-time Red Bull Australian Champion. He’s also a former Australian DMC Champion, Australian ITF Scratch Champion, and Stealth DJ National Champion.
He is the only DJ globally to have achieved successful placings across all major world DJ championships and the only Australian to have won every national title.
In addition to his competition success, Beast Mode has forged a strong career in music production. Signed to Warner Music Global and Warner Chappell Global, his production credits include placements in film, television, the UFC, and major international sporting events. He’s also released gold and platinum-selling mixtapes through Universal Music and Ministry of Sound, and serves as an international representative for DJcity Worldwide.
Championing the New DMC Open Category
Beast Mode’s win came through the DMC Open Category, founded in 2024 as a result of the push from the Australian branch to modernise the competition and widen its global appeal.
The category was designed to reintroduce the original spirit of DJing: mixing, blending, and crowd connection while opening the stage to DJs who perform using CDJs, controllers, or hybrid setups.
Judging focuses on music selection, composition, originality, foundation, showmanship, and overall impact, with competitors performing diverse, genre-spanning sets.
Beast Mode’s triumph in this progressive format reinforces his position as a true all-rounder bridging the worlds of turntablism and club performance while proudly representing Australia on the world stage.
A Win for the Culture
Beast Mode’s triumph is more than a personal achievement, it’s a milestone for Australian DJ culture. It shines a global spotlight on the nation’s talent and sets a new benchmark for creativity, versatility, and performance standards in the scene.
As DJ KC put it, “It’s a huge win for our culture and for every Australian DJ.”
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