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Registration Process
You must register on line through this website. Click through to the participating campuses page (on the right hand side of this page) to check out if your campus / institute is an AACA member.
If so, click on your campus / institute link to find out/request information on your local section of the competition for details regarding the local heats, cut off dates, etc…
Once you are happy with the details of your local competition (and make sure they have not already been run), click on the
Registration Page and complete the entry details (make sure you read and accept the terms and conditions). Your local coordinator will get in touch with details of your local section of the competition.
Please note this process will take approximately two weeks – so get in early!!
Future Dj
Details...
Future DJ is one of Australia's premier National DJ competitions, backed by over 40 university and TAFE student unions throughout Australia and New Zealand. The competition has enjoyed the support of some of the most influential DJ, music, touring and media companies in Australia and the UK and has gained support from some of the biggest names in Australian electronic music including: Triple J,12am.com.au,Djmag.com, Finger Licking Records, Future Entertainment, Fuzzy, Inshed, Kink, Numark, Ortofon, Samson, Sliding Doors, Slinky, Stanton, Tec-tonic Entertainment, Top Draw Music Management, Turnmills, Ultrasone, Vicious Records and more.
“Future DJ is not only a great name, but it is giving the next generation of DJs a chance to show their stuff.” Mark James (Future Entertainment)
“Future DJ is a sensational concept. Do yourself a favour, this is something you don’t want to miss” Molly Meldrum
Future DJ is an annual competition which gives student DJs the opportunity to mix it with the industries best, giving them valuable experience and feedback from seasoned DJs - helping to hone their skills and develop into the next “Future DJ”. Participation levels for Future DJ have continued to grow steadily over the years adding to the competition and overall standard.
The competition runs from May until September / October each year. It is your responsibility to check with your local participating campus regarding the dates of local heats.
Playing Times
Each DJ will be allocated 15 minutes to perform. There will be a maximum of 5 minutes to change over between DJ’s. Please note thisformat may vary slightly - please check the playing times etc. with your local FDJ coordinator.
Equipment (recommended only)
Sound System and DJ Equipment
1 x frame or stable table
2 x Technics SL 1200 Turntables
2 x Pioneers CDJ 1000 CD Turntables (or similar)
1 x Pioneer DJM600 DJ Mixer or Numark FX 5000 4 Channel
1 x DJ Scratch Mixer (if your DJ’s need one – check with them first)
A PA with foldback (so the DJ can hear themselves)
A Mic for MC
Sound Provision
A sound engineer / tech will be supplied for you for your performance. This is not negotiable and is a condition of entry.
Judging Criteria
Judging criteria applied by the NCBC Judges will be as follows:
a. Originality of Material 20 points
b. Stage presence 20 points
c. Audience Response 10 points
d. Transition and Level control 20 points
e. Performance Skills / Technical Ability 30 points
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Future DJ Judging Form