DMC Live Regional, National and World Battles - Classic Showcase Format
This is DMC’s classic solo showcase style DJ battle, established in 1985. DJs will each perform a 2 min. routine for the elimination round. Qualified and respected judges will select the top 6 to advance to the final round. The top 6 finalists will each perform a 6 min. routine. The champion of this battle will advance to the next battle level (National or World Finals).
- 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 set up, 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.
Established in 2024, the DMC Open is DMC’s first open-format mixing DJ battle. In this competition, DJs will compete for a chance to compete live in Paris, France for the DMC Open World Finals.
Live Event Format:
- DJs perform a 5-minute routine for the elimination round.
- The top finalists selected by judges proceed to the final round.
- In the final round, each finalist performs a 12-minute routine.
- The champion advances to the next level (National or World Finals).
Online Format (Rest of the World):
- DJs submit a 5-minute routine online for the elimination round.
- The top finalists will be selected by judges and proceed to the semi-final round.
- In the semi-final round, each finalist performs a 12-minute routine.
- 4 finalists will be chosen to advance to the World Finals.
World Finals:
- Each finalist performs a 12-minute routine.
- The judges will choose the champion, 2nd, and 3rd runner-up.
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.