EVENT NEWS: 2008 DMC World DJ Championships

When most people think of world domination, they think of evil tyrants, tanks and years of oppression. Little do they know that such a recognised title can also be claimed within 6 minutes via two turntables, a mixer, a DJ and their brutish mixing power at the decks.

Every year the DMC World DJ Championships uncovers the nations best DJ to represent Australia and showcase their skills at the DMC World Finals. With the infamous gold plated Technics decks and mixer up for grabs, not to mention the world title, DJs across the globe are currently preparing themselves to do battle.

DMC first took turntablism from the underground battles of New York and gave DJs a purpose and something to strive for when they created the inaugural World DJ championships in 1986. Not only did the global competition help to cement Djing as a cornerstone of hip hop culture, it also helped raise the profile of the humble turntable as an instrument. In turn, due to the level of skill, flair, originality and discipline needed to operate such an instrument, they helped change the perception in the music industry that DJs are not simply mixtape makers but artists in their own right.

DJ Dexter one of Australia’s finest exports, enjoyed international success with The Avalanches after coming second to three times World Champion Craze in the 2000 World Final proving that the next World Champion could indeed come from any corner of the globe. A-Trak proved that age was no barrier when securing his world title at only 15, now spending his time travelling the world with Kanye West.

Melbourne's DJ Perplex took out the Australian DMC championship in both 2006 and 2007, now in 2008 a new batch of hungry DJs are set to battle it out.

If you think you have the nous, finesse and skill to battle your way through your state event, take out the national finals and represent Australia at the world champs, contact DMC Australia to get an application form by calling 03 9824 0944 or emailing stewart@dmcrecords.com.au

NSW finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships
Date: Thursday 17th July
Support: Chasm feat. Jeswon, Dielectrix and DJ 2Buck
venue: The Gaelic Club
Venue Address: 64 Devonshire street, Surry Hills
Doors Open: 8:00pm
Pre-Sale Ticket Price: $22.00
Door Price: $28.00
 
VIC finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships
Date: Saturday 19th July
Support: Low Budget plus more TBA
venue: Hi-Fi Bar, 125 Swanston street, Melbourne
Doors Open: 8:30 pm
Pre-Sale Ticket Price: $20
Door Price: $25

ACT finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships
Date: Friday 1st August
Support: Mexi, Nathan, Maggot Mouf, Dazed & Flawless, Roshambo plus more TBA
Venue: The Green Room , Phillip
Doors Open: 8:00pm
Door Price: $15.00

WA finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships
Date: Friday 15th August
Support: TBA
Venue: Funk Club, Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth
Promoter web: www.funkclub.com.au
Venue web: www.rosemounthotel.com.au
Doors Open: 8pm
Tickets: on door