Biggest names in dance music launch »Next Generation DJ» contest to find superstar DJ of the future
Pioneer, Beatport, DJ Magazine and Let’s Mix have come together to launch ‘Next Generation DJ’ (NGDJ), a talent competition designed to unearth the next superstar DJ and to give him or her the chance to win a life changing prize!
To win, DJs with the X-Factor will have to demonstrate their skills through several stages of the competition here on letsmix.com. We will be looking for creative music compilation and mixing skills as well as entrepreneurial drive.
Anyone can join, either if you do your mixing on Turntables, CDJ’s, Mixing or Production Software, just record a mix and upload you mix here. If you don’t have the equipment at home, feel free to download our free mixing app here.
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How to Join
Participation in NGDJ requires submitting a DJ mix via Letsmix.com, using the mp3 upload function or Letsmix Editor. Only one mix per Letsmix.com member may enter the contest.
Mixes with complete track information will be prioritized in the event of equal rating in the qualification from Stage 1 to Stage 2.
The competition is divided into two stages:
NGDJ Stage 1 (For everyone)
When: 15th of Dec. 2009 to 31st of Jan. 2010.
What: Stage 1 aims to qualify the NGDJ Top 100 that will proceed to Stage 2.
To become a NGDJ Top 100, contestants in Stage 1 must fulfil two tasks proving their entrepreneurial skills:
Task 1 - Acquire min. 200 votes
Promote your competition mix through social networks, emails etc. and acquire a minimum of 200 votes to join the NGDJ Top 100 Qualifiers
Task 2 - Highest Average Rating
After joining the NGDJ Top 100 Qualifiers your standing will be determined by your ongoing average rating (Your standing can be improved amongst the qualifiers by improving your average rating). At the end of Stage 1 you must be among the top 100 qualifiers to proceed to Stage 2.
NGDJ Stage 2 (Top 100)
When: 1st of Feb. 2010 to 20th of Feb. 2010.
What: Contestants will create and publish an additional mix on the theme of WMC 2010 to compete for the prizes.
Mixes are judged through a combination of votes, rating and the official NGDJ jury further presented 1st of February 2010
The NGDJ partners have come together to create a career changing opportunity for the contestants through a two-stage competition format
NGDJ Competition Stage 1: 15th of December 2009 to 31st of January 2010
NGDJ Competition Stage 2: 1st of February 2010 to 20th of February 2010
Here are the prizes:
1st place:
NGDJ Superstar DJ Launch Package
Showcase at the 2010 Winter Music Conference in Miami: Flights and flash hotel in Miami with gigs at amongst others the Beatport Pool Party and the DJ Mag opening and closing party at the Shelborne.
Professional PR Management: Ongoing editorial coverage in leading dance and music press, where the winner amongst other things will be get a cover news story in DJ Mag as well as extensive coverage on Beatportal and DJ Sounds
Post Miami Career launch: A contract with leading DJ management agency as well as the opportunity to release a DJ compilation as well as inclusion in the exclusive Pioneer test DJ group.
Next Generation DJ equipment: A pair of industry standard Pioneer CDJ-2000 decks and a Pacemaker.
2nd - 3rd place:
Professional PR Management: Ongoing editorial coverage in leading dance and music press, including interviews in DJ Mag, Beatportal and DJ Sounds.
Career launch opportunity: Presentation to a leading DJ management agency and labels as well as inclusion in the exclusive Pioneer test DJ group.
Next Generation DJ equipment: An industry standard Pioneer CDJ-2000 deck and a Pacemaker.
4th - 50th place:
Ongoing promotion: Listing in an official NGDJ finalist announcement as well as ongoing coverage in DJ Mag, Beatportal and DJ Sounds amongst others.
Next Generation DJ equipment: Top 50 contestants win a Pacemaker 60 GB.
51st - 100th place:
Ongoing promotion: Listing in an official NGDJ finalist announcement as well as ongoing coverage in DJ Mag, Beatportal and DJ Sounds amongst others.
NGDJ Launched
December 15th 2009
Today the first ever NGDJ competition was launched by Pioneer, Beatport, DJ Mag and Let’s Mix.