DMC Classic Solo Showcase DJ Competition

Established in 1985, the DMC Classic Solo Showcase DJ Competition is our traditional format, inviting DJs to compete for the prestigious title: DMC Classic World Champion.

DMC Classic Format

A. How It Works

1. National Eliminations

DJs must perform a 2-minute qualifying routine and can enter in one of two ways:

• Online Submission: Upload a recorded performance to your branch’s website or page on dmcdjchamps.com.

• Live Performance: Compete at a national event (check with your local DMC branch for details).

A panel of judges will select the top 6-10 finalists, who will compete in the final round.

🔹 DJs can also enter through the DMC Wildcard Competition (formerly the DMC Online Championships / Rest of the World), which offers an alternative online qualification path.

2. National Finals

• DJs perform a 6-minute solo showcase.

• The winner is crowned DMC Classic National Champion of their country.

3. World Finals

• Eliminations / Seeding: DJs perform a 3-minute solo showcase. Judges select the Top 10 to advance.

• Finals: DJs perform a 6-minute solo showcase.

• The winner of each DMC Classic National Final and DMC Wildcard competes for the DMC Classic World Champion title.

B. General Rules for DMC Classic National Competitions

✅ DJs must be nationals/citizens of their country to enter a live national competition. ✅ Non-citizens must compete in their country of origin or via the DMC Wildcard Championships. ✅ DJs in countries with/ without a DMC event can enter the DMC Wildcard Championship. ✅ No age restrictions for the DMC Competitions, but venue age limits (18+ or 21+) may apply. ✅ Underage competitors unable to compete in live nationals may enter the DMC Wildcard, but venue age limits may apply. ✅ No registration fees for competing DJs.

✅ Travel & accommodation for guardians/family of underage DMC National Champions are not covered by DMC. ✅ DMC World reserves the right to modify rules for competition integrity. ✅ DMC Branches cannot modify rules without DMC World approval.

C. Online Submission Guidelines

❌ Edited videos are prohibited – performances must be non-stop. ❌ No graphics, logos, or signage allowed. ❌ Videos must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on the due date. ❌ Videos exceeding the time limit by more than 5 seconds will be disqualified. ✅ Video format: 16:9 ratio, Full HD (1920×1080 px), direct audio recommended. ✅ Poor audio quality will impact judging results. ✅ Must comply with YouTube’s regional terms and community guidelines. 🚨 Banned content: Nudity, pornography, or explicit visuals will result in a one-year competition ban. ✅ DMC reserves the right to remove inappropriate entries.

D. Important Dates for 2025 DMC World DJ Championships

📅 January - August: Battle Season (Regional & National Battles). 📅 National Finals: Vary by country; check with local branches.

📅 October 10-12: DMC World Finals – Tokyo, Japan

E. General Rules for DMC Classic World Finals

🏆 Defending Champions: National Champions can defend their title the following year. 🔹 Eliminations: If more than 10 DJs qualify, a 2-minute routine will determine seeding. 🔹 Finals: The Top 10 finalists perform a 6-minute solo showcase. 🔹 Eligibility: DJs must have competed in at least one elimination or final round before the World Finals. 🚫 Branch Managers cannot compete as finalists.

F. Equipment Rules

✅ Allowed:

• Up to 2 turntables & 1 DJ mixer.

• Both vinyl & DVS systems.

• Phase system.

• Any mixer (DJs are encouraged to bring their own).
  

🚫 Not Allowed:

• MIDI controllers, effectors, loopers, or additional peripherals.
  

Technical Difficulties While Performing

• DJs can restart from the beginning if equipment failure occurs.

• If the issue is due to DJ’s faulty setup, they may restart from the breakdown point.
  

Restrictions by Competition Type

World Finals: Only Technics turntables provided by DMC can be used. National Events: Check with your branch manager. Online Competitions: No equipment restrictions.

DMC Open Format The DMC Open is an open-format mixing DJ competition. Can you win the crowd? Is your music library deep enough? The DMC Open World Champion must showcase a solid mixture of genres, eras, and tempos.

A. How It Works

1. National Eliminations Each DJ must perform a 3-minute qualifying routine and can submit in one of two ways:

• Online Submission: Upload a recorded performance to your branch’s website or page on dmcdjchamps.com.

• Live Performance: Compete at a national event (check with your local DMC branch for details).
  

🏆 A panel of judges will select the Top 4-6 DJs to advance to the final round.

🔹 DJs can also enter through the DMC Wildcard Competition (formerly DMC Online Championships / Rest of the World) as an alternative online qualification path.

2. National Finals

• DJs perform a 12-minute solo showcase.

• The winner is crowned DMC Open National Champion of their country.
  

3. World Finals

• Eliminations (needed if there are 10+ DJs) : DJs perform a 5-minute solo showcase, and judges select the Top 4-6 DJs to compete in the final round.

• Seeding Round: All finalists will be asked to perform or submit online a 5-minute solo routine to determine their placement on the World Finals lineup.

• Finals: DJs perform a 12-minute solo showcase.

• The National Champions and Wildcard Winner compete at the DMC Open World Final.

B. General Rules for DMC Open National Competitions

✅ DJs must be nationals/citizens of their country to enter a live national competition. ✅ Non-citizens must compete in their country of origin or via the DMC Wildcard Championships. ✅ DJs in countries with/ without a DMC event can enter the DMC Wildcard Championship. ✅ No age restrictions for the DMC Competitions, but venue age limits (18+ or 21+) may apply. ✅ Underage competitors unable to compete in live nationals may enter the DMC Wildcard, but venue age limits may apply. ✅ No registration fees for competing DJs.

✅ Travel & accommodation for guardians/family of underage DMC National Champions are not covered by DMC. ✅ DMC World reserves the right to modify rules for competition integrity. ✅ DMC Branches cannot modify rules without DMC World approval.

C. Online Submission Guidelines

❌ Edited videos are prohibited – performances must be non-stop. ❌ No graphics, logos, or signage allowed. ❌ Videos must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on the due date. ❌ Videos exceeding the time limit by more than 5 seconds will be disqualified. ✅ Video format: 16:9 ratio, Full HD (1920×1080 px), direct audio recommended. ✅ Poor audio quality will impact judging results. ✅ Must comply with YouTube’s regional terms and community guidelines. 🚨 Banned content: Nudity, pornography, or explicit visuals will result in a one-year competition ban. ✅ DMC reserves the right to remove inappropriate entries.

II. Important Dates for 2025 DMC World DJ Championships

📅 January - August: Battle Season (Regional & National Battles) 📅 National Finals: Vary by country; check with local branches.

📅 October 11: DMC World Finals – Tokyo, Japan

III. General Rules for the DMC Open World Finals

🏆 Defending Champions:

• National Champions can defend their title the following year.

• World Champions cannot defend their title. Once a DJ wins the DMC Open World Championship, they can only return as a judge or showcase performer, ensuring a fresh competition each year.
  

🔹 Eliminations: If more than 6 DJs qualify, a 5-minute routine will determine seeding. 🔹 Finals: The Top 6 DJs perform a 12-minute solo showcase. 🔹 Eligibility: DJs must have competed in at least one elimination or final round before the World Finals. 🚫 Branch Managers cannot compete as finalists.

IV. Equipment Rules

✅ Allowed:

• Any DJ setup (turntables, controllers, mixers, etc.).

Note: Rules may vary by national branch. Please check with your local branch for confirmation.

• Both vinyl & DVS systems.

• Phase system.

• Any mixer or controller (DJs are encouraged to bring their own)
  

🔧 Technical Difficulties While Performing

• DJs can restart from the beginning if equipment failure occurs.

• If the issue is due to DJ’s faulty setup, they may restart from the breakdown point.
  

📌 Restrictions:

• Online: All DJ equipment is allowed.

• National Competitions: Check with your national branch for any restrictions.

• World Finals: All finalists must compete using Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta turntables or CDJs.

The DMC Battle for World Supremacy is the pinnacle of one-on-one DJ competitions, showcasing the world’s most elite turntablists in a thrilling single-elimination bracket format.

DMC Supremacy Format A. How it Works

National Eliminations

• Each DJ must perform a 90-second qualifying routine and can submit it in one of two ways:
  

  1. *Online Submission: Upload a recorded performance to your branches website or page on dmcdjchamps.com
     

  2. Live Performance: Compete at a national event (check with your local DMC branch for entry details and instructions).
     

• A panel of judges will select the top 8 finalists, who will then compete against each other in the final rounds.
  

• DJs can also enter through the DMC Wildcard Competition fka The DMC Online Championships / Rest of the World, which provides an alternative online path to qualify.
  

National Finals

• Seeding - All competitors will be seeded randomly on a bracket
  

  • The defending champion will be seeded #1 and will start in the preliminary or semi-final round based on the amount of DJs competing.
    

• Eliminations (If necessary)
  

  • Each DJ will perform 1x 90 second routine
    

  • Judges will select the top 7 DJs to move onto the quarterfinals rounds and seed them based on ranking
    

• Quarterfinals
  

  • The defending champion will be seeded #1 and will battle against the lowest seed
    

  • Each DJ will perform 2x 90 second routines
    

  • Judges will select the top DJs to move onto the semi-final round
    

• Semi-Finals
  

  • Each DJ will perform 2x 90 routines
    

  • Judges will select the top DJs to move onto the final round

• Finals
  

  • Each DJ will perform 2x 90 second routines
    

  • The winner of the final round will be named the DMC Supremacy National Champion
    

B. General Rules for DMC Supremacy National Competitions

✅ DJs must be nationals/citizens of their country to enter a live national competition. ✅ Non-citizens must compete in their country of origin or via the DMC Wildcard Championships. ✅ DJs in countries with/ without a DMC event can enter the DMC Wildcard Championship. ✅ No age restrictions for the DMC Competitions, but venue age limits (18+ or 21+) may apply. ✅ Underage competitors unable to compete in live nationals may enter the DMC Wildcard, but venue age limits may apply. ✅ No registration fees for competing DJs.

✅ Travel & accommodation for guardians/family of underage DMC National Champions are not covered by DMC. ✅ DMC World reserves the right to modify rules for competition integrity. ✅ DMC Branches cannot modify rules without DMC World approval.

C. Online Submission Guidelines

❌ Edited videos are prohibited – performances must be non-stop. ❌ No graphics, logos, or signage allowed. ❌ Videos must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on the due date. ❌ Videos exceeding the time limit by more than 5 seconds will be disqualified. ✅ Video format: 16:9 ratio, Full HD (1920×1080 px), direct audio recommended. ✅ Poor audio quality will impact judging results. ✅ Must comply with YouTube’s regional terms and community guidelines. 🚨 Banned content: Nudity, pornography, or explicit visuals will result in a one-year competition ban. ✅ DMC reserves the right to remove inappropriate entries.

D. Important Dates for 2025 DMC World DJ Championships

📅 January - August: Battle Season (Regional & National Battles). 📅 National Finals: Vary by country; check with local branches.

📅 October 10-12: DMC World Finals – Tokyo, Japan

E. General Rules for DMC Supremacy World Finals

🏆 Defending Champions: National Champions can defend their title the following year. 🔹 Eliminations (if necessary): Each DJ will perform 1x 90-second routine. Judges will select the top 7 DJs to move onto the quarterfinal rounds and seed them based on ranking

🔹 Quarter Finals: Each DJ will perform 2x 90-second routines

🔹 Semi-Finals: Each DJ will perform 2x 90-second routines 🔹 Finals: Each DJ will perform 2x 90 -econd routines 🔹 Eligibility: DJs must have competed in at least one elimination or final round before the World Finals. 🚫 Branch Managers cannot compete as finalists.

F. Equipment Rules

✅ Allowed:

• Up to 2 turntables & 1 DJ mixer.

• Both vinyl & DVS systems.

• Phase system.

• Any mixer (DJs are encouraged to bring their own).
  

🚫 Not Allowed:

• MIDI controllers, effectors, loopers, or additional peripherals.
  

Technical Difficulties While Performing

• DJs can restart from the beginning if equipment failure occurs.

• If the issue is due to DJ’s faulty setup, they may restart from the breakdown point.
  

Restrictions by Competition Type

World Finals: Only Technics turntables provided by DMC can be used. National Events: Check with your branch manager. Online Competitions: No equipment restrictions.

The DMC Scratch is the ultimate test of turntablist skills. DJs go head-to-head, round-for-round in a single elimination tournament to determine who will be crowned the champion. I. DMC Scratch Format A. How it Works National Eliminations

• Each DJ must perform a 60 second qualifying routine and can submit it in one of two ways:
  

  • Online Submission: Upload a recorded performance to your branches website or page on dmcdjchamps.com
    

  • Live Performance: Compete at a national event (check with your local DMC branch for entry details and instructions).
    

• A panel of judges will select the top 8 finalists, who will then compete against each other in the final rounds.
  

• DJs can also enter through the DMC Wildcard Competition fka The DMC Online Championships / Rest of the World, which provides an alternative online path to qualify. (see details below)
  

National Finals (Option 1 - Showcase format)

• Eliminations (if needed)
  

  • Each DJ will perform a qualifying 60 second routine
    

  • The judges will select the top 8 finalists who will face each other during the final round
    

• Finals
  

  • DJs will perform a 2-minute solo showcase
    

• The winner of the final round will be named the DMC Scratch National Champion

National Finals (Option 2 - World Finals format)

• Eliminations will be necessary if more than 8 finalists are competing at the World Finals
  

  • Each DJ will perform a 60-second routine
    

  • Judges will select the Top 7 DJs to compete in the final round vs the defending world champion. If there is no defending champion, 8 DJs will be chosen.
    

• Eliminations
  

  • Elimination Round 1
    

    • DJs will scratch 16 bars once.
      

    • Beats:(Slow round) 60-70 BPM, minimal and heavily drum-based tracks
      

  • Elimination Round 2
    

    • DJs will scratch 16 bars once
      

    • Beat: (Fast round) 100 - 120 bpm, minimal and heavily drum-based tracks
      

    • Judges will select the Top 5 to move on to the final round
      

• Finals
  

  • 5 DJs will compete in a Q&A style format for 4 rounds
    

  • Beats will range between 60 and 133 BPM, featuring heavily drum-based tracks.
    

  • Format Example: https://youtu.be/kdHmlFw3sa8?feature=share
    

  • Tiebreaker (if necessary)
    

    • 2 DJs will scratch 16 bars, twice.

    • Beat: Random BPM, minimal, and heavily drum-based tracks.

B. General Rules for DMC Scratch National Competitions

✅ DJs must be nationals/citizens of their country to enter a live national competition. ✅ Non-citizens must compete in their country of origin or via the DMC Wildcard Championships. ✅ DJs in countries with/ without a DMC event can enter the DMC Wildcard Championship. ✅ No age restrictions for the DMC Competitions, but venue age limits (18+ or 21+) may apply. ✅ Underage competitors unable to compete in live nationals may enter the DMC Wildcard, but venue age limits may apply. ✅ No registration fees for competing DJs.

✅ Travel & accommodation for guardians/family of underage DMC National Champions are not covered by DMC. ✅ DMC World reserves the right to modify rules for competition integrity. ✅ DMC Branches cannot modify rules without DMC World approval.

C. Online Submission Guidelines

❌ Edited videos are prohibited – performances must be non-stop. ❌ No graphics, logos, or signage allowed. ❌ Videos must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on the due date. ❌ Videos exceeding the time limit by more than 5 seconds will be disqualified. ✅ Video format: 16:9 ratio, Full HD (1920×1080 px), direct audio recommended. ✅ Poor audio quality will impact judging results. ✅ Must comply with YouTube’s regional terms and community guidelines. 🚨 Banned content: Nudity, pornography, or explicit visuals will result in a one-year competition ban. ✅ DMC reserves the right to remove inappropriate entries.

D. Important Dates for 2025 DMC World DJ Championships

📅 January - August: Battle Season (Regional & National Battles). 📅 National Finals: Vary by country; check with local branches.

📅 October 10-12: DMC World Finals – Tokyo, Japan

E. General Rules for DMC Scratch World Finals

Defending Champions: National Champions can defend their title the following year. Eliminations: Necessary if more than 8 finalists are competing at the World Finals

Rounds

• Elimination Cycle 1 - DJs will scratch 16 bars twice to Beat 1

  • Beats:(Slow round) 60-70 BPM, minimal and heavily drum-based tracks
    

• Elimination Cycle 2 - DJs will scratch 16 bars twice to Beat 2

  • Beat: (Fast round) 100 - 120 BPM, minimal and heavily drum-based tracks

  • Judges will select the Top 3-4 to move on to the final round
    

• Semi-Finals (3 DJs + Defending Champion)
  

  • Elimination Cycle 1 - DJs will scratch 16 bars twice to Beat 3

    • Beats will range between 60 and 133 BPM, featuring heavily drum-based tracks.
      

  • Elimination Cycle 2 - DJs will scratch 16 bars twice to Beat 4

    • Beat will be randomly selected

    • Judges will select the Top 2 to move on to the final round
      

• Finals

  • DJs will scratch 16 bars 2x Cycles

    • Beats will be randomly selected for Cycles 1 + 2
      

  • Format Example: https://youtu.be/kdHmlFw3sa8?feature=share
    

  • Tiebreaker (if necessary)

    • 2 DJs will scratch 16 bars, twice.

    • Beat: Random BPM, minimal, and heavily drum-based tracks.
      

🔹 Eligibility: DJs must have competed in at least one elimination or final round before the World Finals. 🚫 Branch Managers cannot compete as finalists.

F. Equipment Rules

✅ Allowed:

• Up to 1 turntable & 1 DJ mixer.

• Both vinyl & DVS systems.

• Phase system.

• DJs must use supplied mixers by DMC HQ
  

🚫 Not Allowed:

• MIDI controllers, effectors, loopers, or additional peripherals.
  

Technical Difficulties While Performing

• DJs can restart from the beginning if equipment failure occurs.

• If the issue is due to DJ’s faulty setup, they may restart from the breakdown point.
  

Restrictions by Competition Type

World Finals: Only Technics turntables provided by DMC can be used. National Events: Check with your branch manager. Online Competitions: No equipment restrictions.