To Enter The Contest:
- Shoot an engaging 2-3 minute video of your best DJ set.
- Upload (mp4.,mp3,mov.) to the application below.
- Make sure to include a good mix of old school and new school music.
- Mixes will be judged off of skill, creativity, use of breakbeats, smooth transitions and blends, scratching, and the inclusion of taglines and sound effects.
- Upload a .jpeg photo of yourself.
DJ Battlezone Categories
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"King of The Yard" - open to college students and emerging djs with less than 10 years of djing experience.
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"King of The City"- open to DJs aged 25 and up, with more than 10 years of djing experience.
The submitted entries will be narrowed down in stages to determine who will compete on a live show of the Diggin In The Crates podcast, where fans at home can pick who they feel deserves to be Diggin In The Crates' resident DJ. The contest will consist of three (3) stages:
- an initial qualifying stage where the judges panel will narrow down each category applicants to four (4) finalists.
- The second stage consists of the public vote. The four finalists in each category entries will be uploaded to the Diggin In The Crates Instagram, YouTube and website, in order to gather votes. Votes are counted on social media by the number of likes and shares on an entry that includes the hashtag #DigginCratesDJBattlezone. Each like= 1 vote. Each share=1 vote.
- The four (4) finalists will be narrowed down to two (2) in each category in this stage.
- The final stage is the competition where the two (2) finalists will perform in front of a live audience, as well as streaming LIVE on the podcast and the winner will be determined.
- WINNER SELECTION: Finalists will be judged at the final battle based on originality, creativity, quality of production, performance and crowd applause. Decisions of the judges and sponsors are final and binding.
ONE Grand Prize winner in each category will each receive:
- an interview and performance slot on The Hooker and Mcadoo Show
- 1 hour of FREE studio time
"King Of The City" Winner only:
- Resident DJ slot to host Diggin In The Crates shows and represent the podcast at public events
*By accepting the Grand Prize, where permitted by Applicable Law, the Winner hereby grants to the Competition Entities and those acting pursuant to the authority of Competition Entities (which grant will be confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast, and use worldwide IN ALL MEDIA, in perpetuity, without limitation at any time, the Winner’s name, photo, portrait, picture, video, actual or simulated likeness, image, voice, address (city and state), biographical information, and any other material based thereon or derived therefrom for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval, or notification.
Please fill out the form in its entirety. There is no payment required to submit an entry. All entries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday, September 9, 2022. The Stage 2 four (4) finalists in each category will be announced on Sunday, August 11, 2022. If you have any issues, please contact ysrpublicity@gmail.com.