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DMC's World DJ Mixing Championships, put DMC firmly in the public eye and also played a major part in redefining the role and the image of the DJ. The idea that the DJ could create something new and vibrant with two decks, a mixer and vinyl was thrust into the public consciousness.
DMC campaigned for DJing to be recognised as the art form it had become, for the DJ's value to be appreciated and for the DJ to be put out front. The competition has grown through the years - the venues have included The Albert Hall, Wembley, Ministry of Sound, the Peter Pan club in Riccione, Brixton Academy and the Hammersmith Apollo.
Many great names have taken part over the years. It is the inspirational performances of the world champions that will go down in the history books - DJ Cheese (USA 86), Chad Jackson (UK 87), Cash Money (USA 88), Cutmaster Swift (UK 89), DJ David (90 and 91), the legendary Q Bert - Rock Steady DJs (USA 92 ),Dream Team (93/94), Roc Raida (95), Noize (96), A-Trak (97), Craze (98/99/00), Plus One (01), Kentaro (02), Dopey (03), ie.MERG (04/05), Netik (06), Rafik (07), Fly (08)
Wed. Oct. 22: Roc Raida's 2008 Gong DJ Battle Finals
Doors: 9pm. Battle: 10pm. Performances by DJ Shiftee, DJ Slyce and DJ Roli Rho. Music by DJ Boogie Blind. Hosts: Lord Sear and DJ Fat Fingaz. Battling: DJ Solo, DJ Steel, DJ Emm Are, DJ Supreme, Swan...John Swan, Ty Handswell, DJ T-LO and DJ Axis. 21+. $15 advance at ticketmaster. com or ticketweb. com . $20 day of. Hiro Ballroom 371 West 16th St. @ 9th Ave. NYC in the Maritime Hotel. A, C, E to 14th St. L to 8th Ave. More info: myspace. com/thegongdjbattle and hiroballroom. com. *Filming is NOT permitted.
