# Next Generation DJ - staying true to the name of the competition **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** letsmix, next-generation-dj, beatport, dj-mag, pioneerdj\ **Created:** [December 15, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589 "2009-12-15T17:36:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@stefan](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/stefan)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/1 "2009-12-15T17:36:49Z")
**Next Generation DJ - staying true to the name of the competition** Hey DJTToolers, Dropping by with a quick promo plug that I think should be of interest to DJTT readers. And becuase it requires no stretch of the imagination to figure out that a Next Generation DJ may be sitting on these boards. Incidentally, that’s what we named our new DJ competition (us being [Letsmix.com](http://Letsmix.com) in partnership with Pioneer, Beatport and DJ Mag). Any DJ who’s ready to take on the challenge of mixing music and promoting themselves are invited to submit mixes to the competition. The final winner of Next Generation DJ not only gets a pair of Pioneer CDJ2000’s and a Tonium Pacemaker portable DJ device. But also a compilation released and promoted on Beatport, a cover spot on the April issue of DJ Mag, a contract with an international DJ agency and, last but certainly not least, flights and hotel to the Miami WMC 2010 with gigs at the Beatport Pool party and the DJ Mag opening and closing party at the Shelborne! Video explains it better: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/9/1/91e23d040878a152a274887ead312a14f894f621.jpeg "Next Generation DJ Talent Search on LetsMix.com") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gq6_adC-R8) The competition is huge and the ongoing coverage should be too. We’re just getting started and are looking for more quality submissions. It would be great to have people from these boards join in as controllerism really has all the right ingredients for making DJing visually enthralling. We wish all who join the best of luck and that you may end up displaying your controller prowess for the WMC audiences. The first steps require producing some really good mix listening. Joining the competition is easy. All you have to do is register as a member on Let’s Mix and start uploading your submission. From there, promote yourself relentlessly to build your brand and get as many votes as possible. Let’s mix! [http://letsmix.com](http://letsmix.com) ---
**Author:** ![n2hf1st](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@n2hf1st](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/n2hf1st)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/2 "2009-12-15T18:05:44Z")
I got all excited, then I realized it was open to 21+ only. ---
**Author:** ![groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@groundhog](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/groundhog)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/3 "2009-12-15T18:51:44Z")
Yeah, that’s lame that these are 21+. Who knows if A-Trak would be where he is today if they told him he couldn’t compete at DMC? ---
**Author:** ![Gameboy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gameboy/32/14208_2.png) [@Gameboy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Gameboy)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/4 "2009-12-15T19:06:57Z")
Sounds really really good, thats a very interesting announcement ! But in general I dont like such competitions, cause djing isnt a competitive thing at all. Its all about sharing your passion and love for the music with your audience. If you love what you do and work hard for it, your audiance will recognize it and have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![stefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@stefan](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/stefan)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/5 "2009-12-16T12:23:35Z")
@n2hf1st @groundhog The age limit is a means of keeping with US alcohol laws, which enforce a 21 year age limit. Not that we’re trying to endorse excessive drinking, it’s just that we want to make sure that the winner will be let in through the doors to spin at the booked Beatport Pool and DJ Mag Shelborne Parties. You’re still welcome to submit your mixes to our site though. If anyone is 15 years old and holds up to A-Trak standards I would definitely love to hear it 😛 @Gameboy Glad you found NGDJ interesting! I just wanted to add on your comment, because personally I always found DJing to be very competitive. For instance, I’ll notice this when someone else steps their game up and go at the club owner for a shot at my residency :eek: or in how my (one remaining?) vinyl DJ friend covers up the labels of his records. A lot of the things I see on DJTT look to me very much as tools not only for finding a unique means of expressing what you do, but also for setting yourself apart from the rest, in the spirit of competition. ---
**Author:** ![sarasin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/sarasin/32/12614_2.png) [@sarasin](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/sarasin)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/6 "2009-12-16T13:03:37Z")
I predict…if it is won by one of DJTT members…it will be B33SON. Given…i have not seen all the members mixes …but i believe that boy has the talent and what it takes. @B33Son…i do hope you enter it dude. ---
**Author:** ![stefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@stefan](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/stefan)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/7 "2009-12-16T13:51:23Z")
Had a listen to B33Son’s Myspace… Pretty cool! Game’s wide open at this point but I reckon that could very well qualifiy. ---
**Author:** ![djhipnotikk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/djhipnotikk/32/12495_2.png) [@djhipnotikk](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/djhipnotikk)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/8 "2009-12-16T16:31:46Z")
don’t believe DJing is about competition, personally. but would be cool to see someone from here win. “superstar DJ” kind of turns me off, too. we don’t need any more tiestos, amirite? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Abyrne7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@Abyrne7](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Abyrne7)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/9 "2009-12-16T16:54:18Z")
That competition seems pretty intense haha ---
**Author:** ![sarasin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/sarasin/32/12614_2.png) [@sarasin](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/sarasin)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/10 "2009-12-16T17:12:14Z")
@Stefan…no noooo sir. Do a search for B33SON on Youtube and check out his 10min mix vid he made to win a competition here on DJTT. 4 Deck mixing…Grooving Disco Electro. Pretty damn good! ---
**Author:** ![stefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@stefan](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/stefan)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/11 "2009-12-16T17:58:36Z")
@sarasin I peeped some vids! Now THAT seemed pretty intense… ---
**Author:** ![egills](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5e9695/32.png) [@egills](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/egills)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/12 "2009-12-17T18:07:42Z")
This looks kinda cool! Ive seen this kind of stuff before but nothing with this kinda price! ---
**Author:** ![Nephew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/nephew/32/15077_2.png) [@Nephew](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Nephew)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2009, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/13 "2009-12-17T22:44:54Z")
So what’s the point of the competition? To see who has the best mix? Most votes? What factor carries the most weight? ---
**Author:** ![DJ\_Animus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f9b8f/32.png) [@DJ\_Animus](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJ_Animus)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/14 "2009-12-18T07:35:03Z")
odds are a hardtechno mix will never win…damn hipsters… ---
**Author:** ![wrong\_chris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wrong\_chris](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/wrong_chris)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/15 "2009-12-18T08:02:41Z")
sounds like a good opportunity to win some decent schwag, get an agent and play an amazing event. my only skepticism is how much clout winning the comp would be gained by the winner. how would other djs in the industry who got to where they are the old fashioned way react to this? would the winner necessarily be warmly accepted by the scene as someone who’s credible - or shunned by key players in the scene? ---
**Author:** ![DJ\_Animus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f9b8f/32.png) [@DJ\_Animus](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJ_Animus)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/16 "2009-12-18T08:50:56Z")
probably shunned since they do one thing to get them in the same door as those who came up the hard way ---
**Author:** ![wrong\_chris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wrong\_chris](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/wrong_chris)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/17 "2009-12-18T08:58:58Z")
yeah i think we all know how geezers generally respond to young guys “not paying their dues”… not particularly supportive. but it would be nice to get some new gear and a few gigs before the agent’s contract is up. my guess is that the agent only owes the winner a certain amount of hours/gigs before he isn’t obligated to represent the winner anymore. i’d give it a shot myself, but i’m signed up for college full time in 2010 and my priorities are education for a real career over being “a superstar dj”. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Lantau](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/lantau/32/13764_2.png) [@Lantau](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Lantau)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/18 "2009-12-18T12:33:02Z")
I haven’t entered a competition in a while, and am definitely interested Shame there’s basically no details of deadlines for mixes, how they get assessed, round/heats system, etc. etc. as I’d like to know more but I can’t seem to find any more information… ---
**Author:** ![stefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@stefan](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/stefan)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/19 "2009-12-18T12:41:16Z")
@Lantau Under “NGDJ Info”, click “Rules”. You will need 200 votes by January 31st, after which the quality of the vote (1-5) determines your placement. Full Terms and Conditions: [http://letsmix.com/NGDJ/terms\_and\_conditions](http://letsmix.com/NGDJ/terms_and_conditions) Good luck Tech Tooler! ---
**Author:** ![Lantau](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/lantau/32/13764_2.png) [@Lantau](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Lantau)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589/20 "2009-12-18T13:02:08Z")
> [@stefan](#): > > Full Terms and Conditions: [http://letsmix.com/NGDJ/terms\_and\_conditions](http://letsmix.com/NGDJ/terms_and_conditions) Ta for that stefan 🙂 Just another quick q, roughly how long would you recommend that the mixes be? My demo for Movida Corona last yr was 30 mins which I thought was about right… [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/next-generation-dj-staying-true-to-the-name-of-the-competition/7589.md?page=2)