DMC New Rules for 2006

After exhaustive discussions between the DMC international branches and plugging in to the opinions of DJs and turntablist supporters around the world, DMC have now decided the following rules of entry for the 2006 DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIP.

TURNTABLES : Technics turntables only.
MIXERS : Any mixer - no effects.
STYLUS - The Ortofon range.

DMC gave great consideration to the concept of a totally ‘open’ event allowing use of virtually any analogue products. It was felt however that the staging, particularly in countries were dozens of DJs are eliminated in afternoon sessions, would be almost impossible with constantly changing equipment.

DMC also evaluated the fact that some DJs cannot afford the newer turntable products on the market and this would put some DJs at a great disadvantage.
DMC feels that whilst creativity would be advanced in allowing different equipment, it would also create an unfair field of play.

DMC has already responded to the turntablist society when agreeing with the huge majority vote, on line and at the 2005 World DJ Championship Finals, that the event would not allow digital products. This also is based on DMC’s belief that such technology, whilst potentially opening new creative possibilities, also gives advantage to the DJ who can afford such products.

The DMC Championship title must be won in a fair arena where economics do not dominate a DJs potential.

Wherever possible DMC will provide SL1210 Technics turntables and traditional Technics SH-EX1200 mixer. DJs wishing to use alternative mixers should take their own to the event having informed the organisers of the event in advance. No mixer featuring effects are to be allowed.
DMC DJ CHAMPIONSHIP rules can be located on dmcworld.com/
In all cases each DMC National Champions will receive an expenses (flight and hotel) paid trip to the two day DMC World Finals in Paris, France in September 2006.

The 2006 DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPION will be awarded the traditional TECHNICS GOLDEN TURNTABLES & MIXER, the greatest prize in turntablism.
They will also be presented with Ortofon’s cheque for $10,000 which can be banked safely when they return to their homeland.
They will also receive the Ortofon Gold stylus.
Silver mixer and stylus for the Runners-up and Bronze for the 3rd placed DJ.

The BATTLE FOR WORLD SUPREMACY will run to the same equipment rules.
The Supreme Champion will win $10,000 plus prizes.

THE DMC WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP will run to the same equipment rules.

At all events any stylus from the Ortofon range may be used.
Organisers will provide stylus at each event although DJs may bring their own Ortofons if they prefer to have ‘worn them in’.

First prize $10.000 (shared between team players).

More infos : www.dmcworld.com

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