DMC SCRATCH
Head-to-Head Tournament
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.
How it Works
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National Eliminations
60 second 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 8 finalists, who will compete in the final round.
National Finals Formats
2 formats to choose from (consult with your branch)
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Showcase
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
Winner is named DMC Scratch National Champion
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Tournament
World Finals Format​
Eliminations (if needed)
Necessary if more than 8 finalists are competing
Judges will select the Top 7 DJs to compete vs the defending world champion. If there is no defending champion, 8 DJs will be chosen.
Eliminations Round 1
DJs will scratch 16 bars twice
Beats: (Slow round) 60-70 BPM, minimal and heavily drum-based tracks
Eliminations Round 2
DJs will scratch 16 bars twice
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
Top 4 + 1 defending DJ compete in a Q&A style format for 4 rounds
Beats will range between 60 and 133 BPM, featuring heavily drum-based tracks
Winner is named DMC Scratch World Champion
DMC Scratch World Finals Rule
National Champions and World Champions can defend their title the following year.
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Eliminations
If an even number of DJs qualify, a 90 second 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
Tiebreaker (if necessary)
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2 DJs will scratch 16 bars, twice
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Beat: Random BPM, minimal, and heavily drum-based tracks
Equipment Rules
Allowed
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Up to 2 turntables & 1 DJ mixer
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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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Midi Controllers
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Additional Peripherals
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Loop Pedals
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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