I can’t seem to get away from hearing about this contest!
As we quickly approach the new year, more and more contests are popping up. Some are to win VIP packages at huge NYE parties and some to win music and merch. This one is different, it’s life changing and it’s a real chance to make your dream come true.
Next Generation DJ (NGDJ) teamed up with Pioneer, Beatport, DJ Mag, and Let’s Mix to put out this contest that is just too incredible to pass on. NGDJ is looking for the next superstar DJ, one that will stand out from all the rest, the one that’ll have that little extra something.
To win, DJs will have to demonstrate their skills by uploading a promoting on the new mixing and social networking platform www.letsmix.com as well as prove they have the entrepreneurial aptitude required to make it big in the world of dance music.
Entrants will need to create a profile on www.letsmix.com, upload their mix, and promote their page as well as they possibly can in order to get the most votes to advance to the next round. Entrants that will advance to the next round will have to show off their DJ skills and be judged by a panel of industry heavyweights.
Here’s all of the information you need to get your foot in the door, or your hands on the decks in front of thousands of fans:
When: December 15th – February 20th
Competition Stage 1: December 15th 2009 – January 31st 2010
Competition Stage 2: February 1st – February 20th 2010
Where: Mixes are added and voted on at www.letsmix.com
How: Join the contest. Submit a mix.
Upload mix in MP3 format and add track listing
Download Let’s Mix free software, create a mix and upload
To advance in the contest:
Stage 1: December 15th – January 31st
Task 1: Promote your mix as widely as possible (using websites, blogs, social networking, email etc) to secure a minimum of 200 votes.
Task 2: Secure the highest average score for your mix possible (1.0 – 5.0)
Stage 2: February 1st – February 20th 2010
Compete amongst the NGDJ top 100 finalists with a new theme mix (theme/rules release February 1st)
To listen to the mixes and vote for the contestants:
Visit the contestant’s specific mix page on www.letsmix.com
Vote by choosing 1-5 stars in the rating section
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PRIZES:
1st place will receive the “NGDJ Superstar DJ Launch Packageâ€
-Showcase at the 2010 Winter Music Conference in Miami
2 x flights and accommodation at a five star hotel
DJ gig at the legendary Beatport Pool Party
DJ gig at the DJ Mag Party @ The Shelborne
Get Signed to a Pro DJ Agency and Record Label
Release your own mix compilation album on Beatport
Media exposure via professional PR campaign
Next Generation DJ equipment (2 Pioneer CDJ2000 + Pacemaker)
Feature in DJ Mag
Inclusion in exclusive Pioneer Test DJ Group
2nd and 3rd place will receive:
Media exposure via professional PR campaign
Career launch opportunity
Next Generation DJ equipment (1 Pioneer CDJ2000 + Pacemaker)
Inclusion in exclusive Pioneer Test DJ group
NGDJ top 100 will receive:
Ongoing promotion
Next Generation DJ equipment (50 top performers win a Pacemaker)