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[ClaireFu]

// Movida Corona 2008 // Snafu // Wednesday 30th July // Doors 9PM - 2AM // Competition Begins 9.30PM

It's that time of year again when Corona are looking for the next big thing in DJ land. This year's Aberdeen heat of the Movida Corona World DJ Tournament takes place at Snafu (1 Union Street) on Wednesday 30th July.

The aim of the competition is to give talented DJs the chance to perform and show off their mixing techinques and skills with the chance of winning prizes and the opportunity to get on the ladder of an increasingly difficult industry. The competition will be judged by - Sara Lamb (Corona), Mo (Snafu) and Martin Jay (Good Foot / Mom...The Video Broke / Ninety Nine / Estaminet).

The winning DJ from the Aberdeen heat will receive a cheque for £100 on the night and qualify for the Scottish Semi-Final which takes place in Edinburgh in September. Following this, 8 DJs will compete for 4 places in the Scottish final (October - Glasgow) with a chance of winning a money prize and entry to the World Final which takes place in Austria during November.

Previous winners have secured residencies at Snafu, so we'll be keeping an eye on this one too!

Good luck folks.
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As a basic list of rules, stipulations from Corona are as follow:

Yes's
- DJs must be over 18
- Play House music (ALL FORMS) this is the format across the board for Movida.*
- DJ’s must use conventional methods only i.e. CDJ/TURNTABLE/MIXER
- Solo performances accepted only.
- DJ’s should have a following / pose(!)
- And finally, should be responsible and respectful towards equipment, fellow competitors and judges.

No's
- Urban or Turntablist.*
- Laptop DJing.*
- Memory Sticks or Effects Units.*
- No MC’s, NO Duo’s or Teams.*
- Irresponsible types or jokers.
- Strictly no under 18s

A full list of rules can be found at CORONA DJ TOURNAMENT

So for all you undiscovered and aspiring house DJs out their, we want to make it easier for you to break into some of the worlds best club's around... All you have to do to enter is compile a 20 minute mix (any suitable bar/club style) as a mp3 file, CD or web link, and send it to:

Claire Clark
PR and Marketing
Snafu
12 Exchange Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6PH

Or for web links and mp3 files email: claire@clubsnafu.com

Deadline for submissions Wednesday 23rd July.

[tompty]

Why no laptop dj'ing? Is it just no Ableton or is Serato Scratch etc ok?

[Wax]

We have been assured that djing via turntable-interactive programs such as Serato is fine, however djing using a laptop solely is out of the question.

[Lunik]

Originally Posted by Wax

We have been assured that djing via turntable-interactive programs such as Serato is fine, however djing using a laptop solely is out of the question.

I'm using Traktor with faderfox controllers (without control cds or vinyl). Is that allowed?

[Wax]

I would think not. They want to see the DJ using either CDJ's or turntables.

[Lunik]

Originally Posted by Wax

I would think not. They want to see the DJ using either CDJ's or turntables.

Ah well never mind - cheers for letting me know Gomes

[Wax]

No probs Lunik - haven't seen you for a while. Forgot to congratulate you on your Radio 1 airtime - so, good een!

[Lunik]

Originally Posted by Wax

No probs Lunik - haven't seen you for a while. Forgot to congratulate you on your Radio 1 airtime - so, good een!

Cheers Gomes - yeh I was pretty pleased (understatement!)

Also just got that track signed to an indie label, so should be available for purchase soon, which is also great news.

Onwards.....

How's tings with you - guess you're keeping busy as ever?