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DMC Battle Mode!

2007 DMC World DJ Championships

The 2007 DMC World DJ Championships have caused thousands of DJs to pivot their decks in battle-mode, and six minutes is all they have in which to get funky. That’s a six minute routine to try and win over the judges and the crowd.

Australia’s leg of the tournament is set to be massive with events held right across the nation. Take it from us; these shows are the ultimate DJ experience. After an overdose of hardcore vinyl pushing and beat-matching, you’ll really appreciate the significance of a DJ and how imperative they are to us, the consumers of music.

You don’t want to miss this out, so get your tickets now from Ticketek.com.au or inthemix.com.au.

FULL EVENT DETAILS & INTERVIEW WITH 2006 CHAMP DJ PERPLEX

Friday 13th July – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne

Saturday 14th July - Heat, Perth

Thursday 19th July – The Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill

Thursday 26th July – Gaelic Club, Sydney

Thursday 2nd August – Discovery, Darwin

Thursday 9th August – The Met, Brisbane

Friday 17th August – The Metro, Melbourne

PANNING IT OUT WITH PERPLEX

H4s
Hey dude, how are the wrists?

P - Sore man, real sore, I got RSI now! Repetitive scratch injury!

H4s
Being the 2006 champion and venturing through Euro-land, how has your perspective on stage
developed in the span of 1-year?

P- Actually, it has changed my perspective quite a bit. I am now much more aware of how important and crucial it is to be original in everything you do. This is because there are just so many people over there doing the same thing. You really need to have our own angle, especially if you want to stick out from the crowd.

H4s
What exactly does being a DJ mean to you? (personally, benefits etc...)

P - It means that I get to do something I love all the time and get paid for it. DJing is something I can do that I really enjoy and can also collect props for…

H4s
How do the Aussie crowds rock it compared to our Euro brothers?

P - It’s all fairley similar. Once you are in the club, it’s mostly all the same, really you could be anywhere. I did notice that the Euro crowds are a bit more educated as far as knowing their hip hop music, but the Aussie crowds still rock harder!

H4s
Are you anxious about defending your title? Like have you been going to the toilet more often?

P - Not really man. The set is all locked down now so the anxious part is somewhat over! I’ve been working on it all year and its killer!

H4s
What are some of your favourite moves that rarely fail you on stage?

P - Lots of interaction with the crowd and lots of eye contact. You can’t have your head down the whole time. I don’t really have any signature moves, I just lay it down raw…

H4s
What does a DJ of you calibre do on a typical Tuesday?

P - If I’m not at home practicing, I’ll be out doing a gig somewhere or spending time with my girl (not in that order).

H4s
Who are your major influences?

P - Birdy Nam Nam, A-Trak, D-Styles, Dj Smitten, ISP , X-Ecutioners, Dirty Duo, Dj Netik, Dj Trubl, Plutonic Lab, DJ Kentaro, and DJ Iemerg.

H4s
What do you think about today’s Hip-Hop and its direction for the future?

P - I don’t know about the the direction of Hip Hop in general but with Djing and the whole music industry, its going through a digital revolution right now. The digital technologies are becoming much more prevalent making the artform more dynamic. I think it’s great, it’s evolution you know. Two turntables and a mixer is the format, now people are taking that to the next level. In time, people will adapt, you can’t stop progress and it will be more Media J’ s than your traditional disk jockey. I cant wait, there’s crazy stuff being developed at the moment.

H4s
Do you ever see yourself getting into production?

P - I am already there. Plutonic Lab and myself produced my entire DMC routine from scratch this year. I am having the record pressed up as we speak. I’ve also been working on mixtapes, blends, re-edits and some beats.

H4s
Are there any DJ’s coming up in Australia that we should be watching?

P - Yep there’s this guy, DJ B.2WO who is really killer. He is definitely on some international standard tip.

H4s
If Hot4’s built you a custom car with a full DJ and audio set-up in the back, what car would you like it to be?

P - A monster truck. WORD! With fuel efficiency.

H4s
What is your favourite car anyway?

P - 1998 Subaru Liberty. Silver with nice wheels and dumped right down.

H4s
Thanks P, we’ll be seeing you at the Sydney show! All the best!

P - Thanks guys. Peace

THE DJ BATTLE OF THE YEAR IS HEATING UP!!!

Shaping up to be the most hotly-contested and exciting DMC World DJ Championship yet, the search is currently underway to find Australia’s best DJ to represent our country at the World Finals in London early October.

Last Friday saw DJ A-Style, of Wepon X and Ken Hell fame take out the Victorian Final in a hotly fought battle, while in Perth DJ Zeke, protégé of 3 times WA champ DJ Junior snaffled the WA title and is already back hard at work perfecting his routine for the National final in Melbourne on 17th August.

Presented by TDK and DMC Australia and sponsored by adidas Original stores, Technics, Ortofon, triple j, myspace and Beat Broker, tomorrow sees the DMC’s roll into Rouse Hill, followed by Sydney city next week. Local finals are coming soon in Canberra, Brisbane and Darwin. The winner of each event will then fly to Melbourne to go head to head with current Aussie champ DJ Perplex who will be defending his title.

As well as the scorching hot DJ talent, each event features sensational live acts that are guaranteed to make the night of nights, one to remember. As with every year at the DMC’s, there will be a barrage of audience giveaways including TDK headphones, vouchers and goodies from adidas Originals stores, DMC, triple j, Ortofon and the other sponsors. Tickets are now on sale for all of the events, so if you want to witness history in the making and have a blast in the process, get in quick to avoid disappointment!

2007 DMC World DJ Championships - Rouse Hill Final

Date Thursday 19th July 2007

Venue The Mean Fiddler

Address Cnr Commercial and Windsor Road, Rouse Hill ? Sydney

Tickets Price $20 + BF

Doors open 8:00 PM

Ticket from Moshtix 9209 4614 / www.moshtix.com.au , Mean Fiddler box office 02 9629 4811 / meanmiddler.com.au & more on door

Live Acts Phrase & DJ Flagrant (Melbourne) - Nino Brown (Sydney)

2007 DMC World DJ Championships - Sydney Final

Date 26th July 2007

Venue The Gaelic Club

Address 64 Devonshire Street, Sydney

Tickets Price $25+BF

Tickets from adidas Originals store [QVB 455 George St Sydney] ph 9268 0722, Moshtix 9209 4614 / www.moshtix.com.au, www.inthemix.com.au & more on door

Doors open 8:00 PM

Live Acts Live Performance by Def Wish Cast & Phrase, - hosted by Reason & Rivals

2007 DMC World DJ Championships - NT Final

Date Thursday 2nd August 2007

Venue Discovery Nightclub

Address 89 Mitchell st, Darwin

Tickets Price at the door

Doors open 9:00 PM

other info For entry details contact Guy Dunne 0424 647011 / For more info check out: www.myspace.com/discoverynightclub

2007 DMC World DJ Championships - ACT Final

Date Friday 3rd August 2007

Venue Toast Nightclub

Address 219 London Circuit Civic

Tickets Price $10.00 on the door on the night

Doors open 8pm

Live Acts Alikeminds, Newsense (Broken Tooth), House of Reps, Too Terrorable Tablists plus more

2007 DMC World DJ Championships - Queensland Final

Date 9th Aug 2007

Venue The Met

Address 256 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley

Tickets Price $20 + BF

Tickets from adidas Originals store 3170 Surfers Paradise Bvd Surfers Paradise Ph (07) 5630 6980, www.inthemix.com.au, Ticketek 132849 / www.ticketek.com.au, Rocking Horse 245 Albert Street Brisbane 4000 Ph (07) 3229 5360, Butter Beats (City) 144 Adelaide Street Brisbane 4000 Ph: (07) 3220 0005, Central Station ph: (07) 3210 0550, Butter Beats (Fortitude Valley) 709 Ann Street Fortitude Valley 4006 Ph: (07) 3257 3267 & more on door

Doors open 8:00 PM

Live Acts Def Wish Cast, Phrase plus DJ Flagrant - hosted by Reason and Robby Balboa

2007 DMC World DJ Championships - Australian Final

Date 17th August 2007

Venue Metro Nightclub

Address 20-30 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Tickets Price $30 + BF

Tickets from adidas Originals store [576 Chapel St South Yarra] ph 99457141, DMC Records [211 Commercial Rd, South Yarra] 9824 1211, Central Station (City) 9654 2505, Glue (Highpoint) 9318 7277, Glue (Swanston St) 9650 7764, This is it (Richmond) 9429 2486, Obese Records 9529 1577, www.inthemix.com.au, Ticketek 132849 / www.ticketek.com.au, www.webtickets.com.au & more on door

Doors open 8:00 PM

Live Acts Ilzilla, Phrase, DJ Flagrant - hosted by Reason and Troy Leo

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