If you are bitter about advances in digital DJ technology because you think it gives birth to hipsters and renders your vinyl records obsolete, you can at least be thankful for one aspect that it has brought us, exposure. While the amount of skill and talent out there is arguable, there are definitely more competitions now, than ever before. Some of these competitions are simply local events that pit amateur DJs against each other – and some of them are horribly produced mistakes, like DJ X-Factor that was eventually scrapped.
The next big step for any DJ is learning how to compete, whether it be mixing or scratching. Local competitions benefit shop owners, manufacturers, curious crowds, and talented DJs together. When you’re thinking of entering your first competition, you have to ask yourself why you’re doing it. It could be experience, connections, or cash awards – but there has to …
