
The DMC World DJ Championships, the world’s premier competition for turntablism and DJ artistry, is proud to announce the expansion of its global reach with the addition of new branches and leadership teams for 2025. These changes mark a pivotal moment in DMC’s commitment to showcasing the finest DJ talent across the globe.
New Branches and Teams in Key Regions The DMC World DJ Championships is thrilled to welcome new branches in:
Canada
Scandinavia (covering Denmark, Sweden, and Norway)
Germany
Poland
West Africa (including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and surrounding nations)
USA (continuing its legacy as one of the competition’s most dynamic regions)
These branches are set to bring greater visibility to local DJ talent and offer a platform for emerging artists to compete on the world stage.
Meet the New Managers and Team Members - Each branch will be led by industry experts who bring extensive experience, a passion for DJ culture, and a commitment to elevating the art form. The new managers include:
Canada:
DEEJAY T-JR - a leading voice in the Canadian DJ community, 3X DMC Canadian National Champion and advocate for turntablism. Jake “Vekked” Meyer - A multi-title World Champion, respected battle organizer, and credible advisor for the entire turntablist community Relly (DJ Relik) - Owner and Co-Creator of the world-renowned Table Tutors DJ Academy. Scandinavia:
Stig Mortensen - Manager of DMC Denmark since 2011, ⅓ member of Cuttin' Crew - Danish Champions, and a 1993 / 1994 DMC World Finalist. Torben Toft Andersen - Co-manager of DMC Denmark with Stig and DMC turntablist since 1988. Germany:
Ramin Behzad - Owner of portablismgear.com , a leading distributor for all things portable turntablist based. Alex Sonnenfeld - Owner and creator of Sample Music Festival based in Berlin, Germany Poland:
Piotr Maciąg - Entrepreneur and Founder of the Humpter brand. Piotr brings years of experience in the music community. DJ 69 Beats – A multi-title champion DJ, esteemed judge for the DMC Open World Finals, and a highly skilled and knowledgeable technical expert for DMC Poland. Ray Arkaei - An interactive designer, visual artist, musician, DJ, VJ, and writer with a high aptitude for all kinds of digital technology West Africa:
Donald Kouame (DJ Donald Jay) - Ivorian DJ, co-founder of DJ School Abidjan, the first french-speaking DJ school in Africa approved by the Ministry of Technical Education and Ministry of Culture. With his team DJ Max and Pascal Agbadou, they support young Africans in their career development projects through DJ training. USA:
Antriks - Continues his leadership role in the DMC organization and DJ community to solidify the USA’s position as a powerhouse in the DMC World. Perrin “DJ Precision” Wright - X-Ecutioner and the 2015 DMC Supremacy World Champion. Precision will help to guide a new generation of DJs to a World Finals stage. Jon “DJ Shortkut” Cruz - The Invisibl Skratch Piklz / Beat Junkies legendary DJ continues his works behind the scenes as a prominent member of DMC USA’s team. Donnie Dee - a Texas-based turntablist and party rocker, is renowned for his electrifying mixes, technical precision, and deep-rooted influence in the DJ battle and hip-hop scenes. SlopFunkDust - is a visionary music producer and crate-digging pioneer, known for being A&R for Rawkus Records, co-creator of Session-In and for his deep contributions to the global hip-hop and beat-making community
A Vision for the Future DMC World is dedicated to fostering diversity, innovation, and artistry within the global DJ scene. These new branches are designed to:
Provide more opportunities for DJs to participate in national and international battles.
Highlight the unique sounds and styles of DJs from each region.
Build stronger connections within the global DJ community through collaboration and competition.
Join the Movement - With the 2025 DMC World DJ Championships fast approaching, these new branches are already gearing up for their national battles. Winners from each region will secure their place in the world finals, where they will compete against the best DJs from around the globe.
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Follow the new official branches on social media:
DMC USA - http://www.instagram.com/dmcusaofficial
DMC Scandinavia - http://www.instagram.com/dmcopenscandinavia
DMC Poland - http://www.instagram.com/dmcdjchamps_pl
DMC West Africa - http://www.instagram.com/dmcwestafrica
DMC Canada - https://www.instagram.com/dmcdjcanada
DMC Germany - TBD
About DMC Since 1985, the DMC World DJ Championships has been the ultimate platform for turntablism, uniting DJs from around the world to push the boundaries of creativity and technical skill. From vinyl purists to digital innovators, DMC continues to celebrate and elevate the art of DJing.
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