The DMC Classic Solo Showcase DJ competition , launched in 1985, is the DMC's most traditional format. DJs from all over the world compete to win the prestigious title of DMC World Champion . The national winner qualifies for the 2025 DMC World Final in Tokyo. 1st Round Qualifer All USA DJs must register at https://dmcdjchamps.us/register and submit a 2-minute set . Please do not upload your participation video to YouTube or other social networks. The jury selects the best participants from each region to advance to the 2nd round Conference Finals Technical requirements for the video: Format: 16:9, at least Full HD resolution (1920×1080) Sound recording directly from the mixer No logos, nicknames or visual elements Continuous shot showing the entire person and equipment (not just the hands) No cuts, image changes, animations or other video editing No visually offensive content (e.g. nudity, pornography) Timeout of maximum 4 seconds allowed The video must have been recorded in 2025, old videos will lead to disqualification Technical defects lead to automatic disqualification 2nd Round - Conference Finals (July 5, 2025) The top three routines from each conference (East and West) will compete in a live-streamed YouTube event, where judges will determine the Conference Finals Champions. 1st place from each conference earns a fully paid trip to the DMC USA Finals in San Francisco, CA. 2nd and 3rd place from each conference will receive an invitation to compete. 2025 USA Finals - San Francisco,Ca (August 9, The Midway SF) All USA DJs must register at https://dmcdjchamps.us/register and submit a 2-minute set . Please do not upload your participation video to YouTube or other social networks. The jury selects the best participants from each region to advance to the 2nd round Conference Finals evaluation criteria: originality Technique (scratching, beat juggling, disses, word games, etc.) stage presence composition creativity musicality music selection Musical and technical correctness Important Dates Deadline for online qualification: March 27, 2025 / 12 noon Evaluation period: March 27 to 31, 2025 Announcement of the finalists: March 31, 2025 Live final: April 8, 2025 / Frankfurt General Rules Participation is open, there is no age limit.* No participation fees. Participants must either be citizens of the country or be registered in Germany in order to take part in the national competition. DMC World reserves the right to change the competition rules to ensure credibility and fairness. *Minors require written consent from a parent or guardian and must be under their supervision during the live final. equipment This is a turntablist category where DJs play from turntables. Up to 2 turntables and 1 DJ mixer are permitted . Vinyl and DVS systems are permitted. Technics 1210 turntables are priced and provided. Any mixing console may be used. Phase is allowed. Not allowed: Additional peripherals such as MIDI controllers, effects devices, loopers, etc. You can't find an answer to your question? Then ask your specific question here .

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