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.(https://www.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 (https://youtu.be/kdHmlFw3sa8?feature=shared) • 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 (https://youtu.be/kdHmlFw3sa8?feature=shared) • 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.