:: DMC World DJ Championships 2008By: Carmine PascuzziWhen 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 six 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 and 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 and now spends his time travelling the world with Kanye West. 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 *********************************************************************** Chasing his third consecutive crown, Melbourne’s DJ Perplex has officially announced that he will be defending his Australian title in the 2008 DMC World DJ Championships, proudly presented by TDK and DMC Australia. At only 24, Perplex (aka Ollie Winter), has reached the heights of the Australian DJ scene and will be looking to score the hat trick at this year’s event. Lauded as an international up and comer, Perplex picked up an impressive 9th position at the World Finals in London last year whilst representing Australia. Bridging the gap between technicality and musically engaging sets is what Perplex does best. With battle experience against the world’s greatest DJs, DJ Perplex will be powerfully armed to defend his title in 2008. NSW finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships VIC finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships ACT finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships WA finals - 2008 DMC World DJ Championships |
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