Monday, August 27, 2012

Movida Corona International DJ Contest: UK RESIDENTS ONLY



Be crowned as an international superstar with Ministry of Sound

Movida Corona is an international DJ competition, providing new talent with the perfect platform to launch their career as an established international DJ. With local heats held across multiple countries, the DJ who rises to the the top will win a life-changing collection of prizes, including sets at some of the biggest clubs in the Europe as part of the Movida Corona 2013 Tour.

For the UK leg of the competition, Movida Corona have teamed up with Ministry of Sound to find the best up-and-coming DJs who will win Ministry of Sound World Tour DJ dates, a DJ set at Ministry of Sound's world-famous London club, Pioneer DJ equipment AND a place in the final of the Movida Corona International DJ Contest in Stockholm.

To enter, simply submit a mix via the instructions below. 60 lucky winners will battle it out at 6 regional finals, and the victors of each will go on to compete at the UK final at Ministry of Sound in London on 16th October 2012.

It's time to make your mark on the world of house music.



How to Enter:

Ministry of Sound and Movida Corona expect competition entrants to be of the highest calibre. Your mix should reflect the standards that Ministry of Sound endows upon itself and must represent you as house music aficionado. Your entry should suggest what you would play to enthrall the crowd and judges should you make it to the Grand Final in Stockholm.

Schedule of Events:

September 21st - Regional Qualifier and Launch Event at The Gallery, Ministry of Sound, London
September 22nd - Regional Qualifier, Kellys, Portrush, Northern Ireland
September 27th - Regional Qualifier, Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wales
October 4th - Regional Qualifier, SWG3, Glasgow, Scotland
October 4th - Regional Qualifier, Joshua Brooks Manchester
October 7th - Regional Qualifier, Elements, Southend
October 16th - National Final, Ministry of Sound, London

Judging:
Entrants will be judged on factors including (but not limited to) number of plays, favourites, positive feedback, tune selection, originality and technical ability.
The judges are looking for DJs who show commitment and are able to use the tools available on Mixcloud and across the web to promote themselves effectively. They will receive an asset pack to help them support their mix across their social media platforms.
The final decision will be made by a panel from Ministry of Sound and Movida Corona.
10 successful contest entrants will advance to each regional heat. A Movida representative will contact them to let them know they have qualified and they will be invited to compete live on the night for a place in the UK final.
Only one winner will advance from each region.
The competition will run from now until (TBC). The winner will be announced shortly afterwards. Remember to submit your mix as early as possible to give yourself enough time to promote it and generate plays and favourites.
Entrants must be based in the UK.


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Terms and Conditions

We request that entrants to this competition are respectful of the rules of Mixcloud when promoting their entries. Try not to be spammy by posting, for example, dozens of comments without engaging with other users' content. If you listen to other entries and leave considered feedback you are more likely to generate reciprocal responses.

No purchase is necessary to enter this competition. Prize is non-transferrable and there is no cash alternative. The final decision lies with Movida Corona. Movida Corona reserves the right to withdraw from this competition at any time.

See Mixcloud's full Competition Terms & Conditions for further details.