DMC OPEN
Solo Showcase
The DMC Open is modern 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.
How it Works
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National Eliminations
3 minute qualifying routine needed
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)
Wildcard
Competitors will upload a recorded performance via dmcdjchamps.com/wildcard
A panel of judges will select the top 3-6 finalists, who will compete in the final round.
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National Finals
12 minute solo showcase
The winner is crowned DMC Open National Champion of their country
Wildcard
The DMC Open Wildcard Champion will represent their country
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World Finals
The DMC World DJ Championships
Eliminations / Seeding
DJs perform a 5-minute solo showcase. Judges select the Top 10 to advance.
Finals
DJs perform a 12-minute solo showcase for the DMC Open World Champion title.
Online Submission Guidelines
Important requirements for video submissions
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Edited videos are prohibited – performances must be non-stop
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No graphics, logos, or signage allowed
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Videos must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on the due date
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Videos exceeding the time limit by more than 5 seconds will be disqualified
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BANNED CONTENT
Videos exceeding the time limit by more than 5 seconds will be disqualified
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Poor audio quality will impact judging results
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Video format: 16:9 ratio, Full HD (1920×1080 px), direct audio recommended
DMC reserves the right to remove inappropriate entries
World Finals Rule
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.
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Eliminations
If more than 6 DJs qualify, a 5-minute routine will determine seeding
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DJs must have competed in at least one elimination or final round before the World Finals
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Branch Managers cannot compete as finalists
Equipment Rules
Allowed
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Any DJ setup
(turntables, controllers / tablets, mixers, CDJs, and up to 2 MIDI players)
Note: Rules may vary by national branch. Please check with your local branch for confirmation.
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Both vinyl & DVS systems
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Phase system
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Any mixer
(DJs are encouraged to bring their own)
Not Allowed
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Microphones
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Drum machines
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Traditional Instruments
Technical Difficulties While Performing
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DJs can restart from the beginning if equipment failure occurs
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If the issue is due to DJ's faulty setup, they may restart from the breakdown point