WMC is teaming up with DMC to present the WMC 2005 DJ Spinoff hosted by the charged and eclectic luminary mixologist DJ Jackie Christie. Check out the raw skills of the most underground DJs in the world. Through elimination rounds, these DJs will battle for first place in two separate categories. Having specific and rigid criteria, DMC judges will decide who has what it takes to own first place. If you are a DJ who thinks you can put up some competition, or are a label executive scouting talent, or an admiror of DJ battles, join us for the Official WMC /DMC DJ Spinoff.
In her native Detroit , DJ Jackie Christie perfected her DJ skills at Detroit 's Power 96 working alongside techno pioneers such as Kevin Saunderson, Juan Atkins and Richie Hawtin. She subsequently made nightlife history as a resident at some of the most sought after venues in the country including NYC's Limelight, Storm Raves, NASA at The Shelter, the Tunnel and Life.
In between DJ engagements, Jackie Christie caught the attention of the MTV network. Originally hired as the show's DJ on MTV's ‘The Grind', she soon replaced their supermodel hosts and began interviewing all of the DJs she admired. Her DJ career has taken her across hemispheres from Mexico to Japan spinning alongside legends like Sasha, Digweed, Moby, and Danny Tenaglia. Her recording career includes original production releases on Groovilicious, Nervous Records and Tommy Boy.
Areas of competition:
Beat Matching (5 Minutes)
Scratching (2 Minutes)
JUDGING FOR:
1. Intro
2. Technical Abilities
3. Showmanship
4. Tricks
5. Timing (cuts/beats)
6. Creativity
7. Audience Interaction
8. Blending
9. Juggling
10. Outro
Entry Deadline: February 18, 2005
DOWNLOAD THE WMC 2005 DJ SPINOFF APPLICATION FORM
http://www.wintermusicconference.com/pdf/spinapp.pdf
Guidelines for entry:
• All entries must include a completed application, entry fee ($25.00), bio, and demo (CD or Tape format).
• DJs may enter both Beat Mixing + Scratching competitions.
• Demo's must be no longer than 5 minutes in length and must be reflective of the DJs prospective performance.
• Laptops will be permitted; however, the program(s) which you plan on using must be stated on the DJ Spin-off application. All program(s) require prior approval in order for use on the day of the DJ Spin-off. Only MP3 mixing software will be admissible. There will be no sequencing or live programming software of any kind permitted. Also, please keep in mind that one of the judging criteria is showmanship, reflectively, using a laptop might jeopardize or reduce a participants overall score.
• Submissions are subject to approval.
• Demo material submitted will become the property of WMC and will not be returned.
• No submissions will be reviewed after the deadline. No last minute entries or substitutes are allowed.
• All judges' decisions are final.
Send to:
Winter Music Conference
3450 NE 12th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
ATTN: DJ Spin-off
For any additional inquiries email: [email protected]
Demo material submitted will become the property of WMC and will not be returned.