The Technics DMC World DJ Championship marks its 40th anniversary this year, with the world final set to take place in Japan for the first time – specifically Tokyo – from 10 to 12 October.
The annual contest, which kickstarted the careers of A-Trak, Mixmaster Mike, Craze, Cash Money, DJ Fly, Scratch Perverts, Q-Bert, DJ Kentaro and many more, will see the world’s best scratch DJs compete in four categories, ‘Classic’, ‘Supremacy’, ‘Scratch’, and ‘Open’.
Founded in London in 1985 by Tony Prince, the DMC World DJ Championship has grown from a niche competition into a major international platform for turntablism, with competitors from more than 75 countries taking part over the years. Last year’s edition, DMC39, took place in Paris, and was won by K-Swizz from New Zealand.
“There are some life-changing memories in DMC’s history, but last year in Paris with the likes of C2C, Berywam, DJ Fly, Bob Sinclar and Crazy B will live long in the memory of those lucky enough to be there” said DMC’s Dan Prince.
“DMC40 in Tokyo however takes our company to new frontiers; a DMC World Final on Asian shores for the first time, a DMC National Champion from the Middle East for the first time, and a DMC World Final in the birthplace of the turntable for the first time.”
Each category tests different aspects of DJ performance – ‘Classic’ involves a six-minute routine; ‘Scratch’ gives each finalist 16 bars before rotating; ‘Supremacy’ is a head-to-head knockout battle; and ‘Open’ encourages innovation while celebrating the core values of DJ culture.
The championship will also present its annual Hall of Fame Awards in three categories: Originals, recognising contributors to the broader culture; Legends, awarded to past competitors; and Icons, honouring those who have had influence beyond the DJ scene.
“DMC40 Tokyo is here, and Technics are thrilled to sponsor this milestone event,” added Masai Daisuke, Technics Global. “With DMC’s 40th anniversary and our own 60th, this Tokyo Finals holds special meaning for us. We deeply value our shared journey in shaping DJ culture and are committed to making this the greatest DMC World Finals yet.” Read more here.
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