Classic Showcase (LIVE and ONLINE)
This is DMC’s classic solo showcase style DJ battle, established in 1985.
From the qualifying 4-minute online sets, the judges will select the top 5 finalists. These finalists will travel to National Finals to perform a 6-minute solo set. The winner will receive the title of “2025 Australian DMC Champion” and will advance to the DMC World Finals in Tokyo.
National Finals – Live (6 min set)
- National Finals : Top 5 to perform 6 min sets in front of Live Audience and Judges. Competitors must make his/ her own way to National Finals to compete.
Online Submission Format:
- Each DJ must register via https://dmcaustralia.com.au/battle-entry-form/ and submit a 4-min video (One Drive/ Google Drive / Dropbox Link) to info@dmcaustralia.com.au by the deadline.
- The video recording must have a 16:9 format , at least full HD resolution ( 1920×1080 ) and clear sound recorded directly from the mixer (or equivalent sound quality). Contact us if you need assistance in setting this up.
- Do not include logos, nicknames, etc. in the recording and we do not change the frame. It must be one uninterrupted shot from one perspective that shows the entire person and equipment, not just the hands.
- Cuts, frame changes, animations, and similar video editing are not allowed.
- The recording must not contain visually indecent content [nudity, pornography, etc.]
- The recording cannot exceed the set time by more than 4 seconds.
- Entries that do not meet the technical requirements of the recording will be automatically disqualified – regardless of the level of the performance presented in them.
– EQUIPMENT
DJs must use up to two Turntables and one DJ Mixer to compete. Brands may vary from country to country. DJs can use vinyl, DVS or both. DJs must supply their own headphones, slipmats, needles, records, laptops, power cords, usb cords, control vinyl, laptop stands etc. No controllers, CDJs, multi media players, production gear etc. are permitted. Rane Twelve turntable/controllers are permitted if available. Phase wireless technology is also permitted. This battle does not permit a video component.
– TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
If any DJ’s performance is judged to be hindered or halted due to equipment failure they will be permitted to start their performance from the beginning. If the breakdown is due to the DJs own faulty setup, they will be allowed to begin again from the point of the breakdown.
– NATIONALITY
Competitors must be citizens of the nation in which they are competing or be able to prove that they have resided in the nation for a minimum of 6 years.
– JUDGING
DMC founder: Tony Prince – created this competition with no judging criteria. Judges “may” look for the following in any DJs set: Originality, Scratching, Beat Juggling, Showmanship/Stage Presence, Composition, Creativity, Execution, Technicality and/or Musicality. *These are not categories – just criteria that judges consider loosely.
The DMC Open (Live and ONLINE)
Established in 2024, The DMC Open is DMC’s first open-format mixing DJ competition. Can you win the crowd? Is your music library deep enough? The DMC Open Competitors must showcase a solid mixture of genres, eras, and tempos.
From the qualifying 6-minute online sets, the judges will select the top 4 finalists. There will be an online vote for the 5th competitor who will receive the “Viewer’s Choice Award” and progress to finals. These 5 finalists will travel to National Finals to perform a 12-minute solo set. The winner will receive the title of “2025 DMC Open Australian Champion” and will advance to the DMC World Finals in Tokyo.
National Finals – Live (12 min set)
- National Finals : Top 5 finalists to perform 12 min sets in front of Live Audience and Judges. Competitors must make his/ her own way to National Finals to compete.
Online Submission Format:
- Each DJ must register via https://dmcaustralia.com.au/battle-entry-form/ and submit a 6-min video (One Drive/ Google Drive / Dropbox Link) to info@dmcaustralia.com.au by the deadline.
- The video recording must have a 16:9 format , at least full HD resolution ( 1920×1080 ) and clear sound recorded directly from the mixer (or equivalent sound quality). Contact us if you need assistance in setting this up.
- Do not include logos, nicknames, etc. in the recording and we do not change the frame. It must be one uninterrupted shot from one perspective that shows the entire person and equipment, not just the hands.
- Cuts, frame changes, animations, and similar video editing are not allowed.
- The recording must not contain visually indecent content [nudity, pornography, etc.]
- The recording cannot exceed the set time by more than 4 seconds.
- Entries that do not meet the technical requirements of the recording will be automatically disqualified – regardless of the level of the performance presented in them.
Equipment:
– All DJ equipment is allowed
– DJs must supply headphones, slipmats, needles, records, laptops, power cords, USB cords, control vinyl, and laptop stands.
Technical Difficulty:
– DJs experiencing equipment failure can restart their performance from the beginning.
– If equipment fails due to faulty setup, DJs can restart from the breakdown point.
Nationality:
– Competitors must be citizens or residents of the nation they are competing in for at least 6 years.
Judging:
– Judges evaluate performances based on music selection, composition, originality, foundation, showmanship, and overall impact.
All 2025 updates will be posted on this web site. For more info or questions contact us : info@dmcaustralia.com.au