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Spin City DJ Competition

By Erin DeWitt, Monday, Nov. 19 2007 @ 6:07PM
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Last night at Spin City (held at Sutra, that place is sooo beautiful), another 2 hopeful DJs made it a little bit closer to the Winter Music Fest in Miami.

And I got just a little bit closer to destroying my liver.

The competition, which consisted of 20 minute sets, started off with Peter J spinning an enjoyable set sprinkled with Interpol and Jay Z. It was more enjoyable to watch the Tila Tequila wannabe on stage gyrating tragically off beat.

Second was DJ Dizzy whose fans showed support by sporting his name on t-shirts. His own shirt resembled the vertical bars representing levels on a stereo (I’m sure there’s an actual name for them but whatever) and it lit up. He was un-fucking-believable. Dizzy started with some reggae then wound it up to a heavy house beat, holding out a note just long enough then boom! back to the sexy. He even threw in some Jefferson Airplane, some Outfield and some Daft Punk.

Now here’s where the unprofessional journalism comes in: yours truly had a little too much wine.

OK, a lot too much.

It’s a hazard of the job, sometimes the Clubs Editor gets smashed. I’m going to blame Jonathan, our Marketing Coordinator, because... well, he’s just good to blame stuff on.

It was especially apparent judging by the chicken scratch that my notes became. And the fact I no longer was able to distinguish melodies, but wrote about nearly every contestant: Greatest fucking DJ EVER!

The night ended with DJ Dizzy and DJ Sonic as the winners, and my designated driver telling me I was making an ass of myself and that we needed to leave.

Check out the slideshow, thankfully I’m not in it.

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Natalie V. says:

LOL!! too funny!!! is there going to be another dj competition?

Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 21 2007 @ 2:51PM
Erin responds says:

Yes Natalie, the next Spin City DJ Competition will be held at Sutra SUNDAY DEC 23 (good thing you probably wont have work the next day!). The Finals will be sometime in February, we'll keep you posted!
P.s. I'm glad you appreciated the humor.

Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 21 2007 @ 2:56PM
dj dizzy says:

erin,

enjoyed the article and the slideshow...thanks for the love

dizzy

Posted On: Saturday, Nov. 24 2007 @ 10:53PM
DJ Dizzy says:

www.myspace.com/therealdjdizzy

Posted On: Sunday, Nov. 25 2007 @ 12:09PM
Ali Farzad says:

DJ Dizzy is the sickest!

Posted On: Sunday, Nov. 25 2007 @ 12:51PM
Veis says:

I am soooo glad that you guys recognized this original talent known as DJ DIZZY!!!!!!!

WE'LL SEE YOU IN MIAMI!!!

Posted On: Monday, Nov. 26 2007 @ 3:55PM
T$ says:

DJ DiZZy 4 Miami ! MIXED REACTIONS BITCHES

Posted On: Tuesday, Nov. 27 2007 @ 9:51AM
John C . Omezie says:


cstutzn@hotmail.com

DJ Jay C Entertainment Gallery

Prescient

DISC SPIN
C. 2008

The DJ reality show is a show that is set-up to showcase up-coming Disc Jockey in Nigeria at large and also to bring out the Creativity in them.
In Nigeria people don’t value the worth of a Disc Jockey at large we also want them to use this medium to educate them about the Efficient of a DJ in our Generation next in other for them to appreciate it.


Introduction

The music industry is a fast growing industry in the world. It is replete with untapped opportunities waiting for prospective DJ’s to tap into and since nothing succeeds like success, a knowledge of the benefits of these opportunities will trigger desires in the hearts of prospective DJ’s, hence the need for this show.

Description

Disc Spin reality show is created to celebrate the Efficient/Effectiveness of a Disc Jockey and also to showcase the creativity of up-coming Disc Jockey from different works of life.
Ten 10 finalists will be selected from different of the country for the Grand finals which will take place at EXPO hall eko hotel Victoria island lagos nigeria. The show will last for six hour programme in which the finalists will showcase their creativity, skilfulness, in Disc jockey to the panel of judges and viewers at home will be sending an SMS to the panel of judges in there different categories, this event is strictly by invitation which will include Music, Dance, Comedy, and Fashion. A certain percentage of the proceeds from the show will be given to charity.

Objectives / Benefits

To celebrate the diversity of and of a Disc Jockey in Music/ Entertainment industry.
To showcase the Creativity and Efficient/Effectiveness of Up-coming Disc Jockey.
The finalists will have the opportunity to interact with people in the industry and share their ideas.
It will create an opportunity for the finalists to realize their dreams.
It will enable Nigerians and Africans appreciate the Efficiency of a Disc Jockey.

Benefits to Sponsors

· Publication of their products in the event area.
· Displaying of sponsor Logos on Billboards and Print media.
· A medium to showcase and market their products.
· An avenue for Sponsors to interact and share ideas with each other.

Methodology
Sponsors

This would include companies and individuals from Music/Entertainment, Fashion industries and corporate bodies that are interested in sponsoring and branding the programme.
The sponsorship will be in different level which will be:

Venue

The propose venue like EXPO hall eko hotel Victoria island lagos nigeria, that will sit up-to 500-1,000 people it is spacious with fully air-conditioned.

Website

A website will be designed and developed when the website is Launched, it will be filled for the event and also the participants will fill their registration form online. Also the sponsor Logos will be boldly included in the website home page.

Publicity Plan
All aspects of the Media including the internet would be used. This plans includes printing of Posters, Fliers, Averts placement on Banners and Billboards, Airing on frequently heard on Radio stations and Television broadcasts, Pubic awareness would also be placed in Newspapers, Entertainment and Fashion magazines and Tabloids. The internet would also play its own role as an advert placement would be laced certain Web page also on the programmes proposed website.

Invitation

Attendance is strictly by invitation.

Categories

Dinner
Runway
Special effects

Standard Requirement

· Participants must be between the age of 13-28.
· A minimum amount will be paid by the participants.
· Two full size, One passport size photographs, a Short profile of the participant and also the Bank teller of the designated Bank should be sent Via Email or when filling the dully completed form online.

Collection point

Dully completed form, profile and all requirements will be filled Online or sent Via Email.

Panel of Judges

This will include distinguished people from the Music/ Entertainment industry, Fashion industry, Nollywood, Advertiser and Broadcasters. The Judged will shortlist the participant to the second Round and at the final Round is were the Viewers will have the chance to Vote Online or Via SMS with their phones.

First Round

This stage is were the participants will Pay the dully registration Fee at any of the designated Banks, fill-in the registration Form Online with all the requirements.

Second Round

The twenty 20 Semi finalist are further tested on there Skills. The twenty 20 participants will be short listed to the Ten 10 Finalist.

Final Round

At this round is were the ten 10 finalist will be briefed on the categories in which they will be tested on the Rules and regulations and they will be assigned to their own Tune Table / CD MIXER which they will working with.

Project Timing
First

Liaison with proposed sponsors, project team members and volunteers.
Acquire proposed Venue.
Commencement of publicity plan.
Launching of the Website.
Commencement of registration and payment.

Second

Publicity plan continues.
The Twenty semi Finalists are short listed to the Ten finalists.
Venue and technical crew commence work of the venue.
Rehearsal for the finalists with their Playing Instruments
Showcasing of the Finalists.

NB:
I will like if we can do this show in collaboration with me please kindly see this an tell if is okay because it my first time in it hope to here from you soon

Posted On: Thursday, Aug. 21 2008 @ 9:11AM
The Kansas City DJ says:

Resources like the one you mentioned here will be very useful to me! I will post a link to this page on my blog. I am sure my visitors will find that very useful. :)

Posted On: Saturday, Feb. 6 2010 @ 9:39PM

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