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The Opportunity of a Lifetime for Aspiring Young DJs

Posted : Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:30:30 GMT
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If you have ever dreamed of DJ'ing with Sander Kleinenberg, Steve Angello, or Steve Lawler, this is your chance! The AudioAcademy has teamed up with The BPM Festival to offer one lucky winner the opportunity to become a DJ legend. Contestants must upload an original track or a 2 minute mix to the www.AudioAcademy.fm website prior to November 16th, 2009. Each aspiring DJ will then have 4 weeks to garner as many votes for their mix as possible. The DJ that gets the most votes will win: flight, hotel, DJ fee and a 45 minute opening set in Playa del Carmen, Mexico at the BPM Festival January 1-10, 2010.

(PRWEB) November 9, 2009 -- The BPM Festival and the AudioAcademy.fm are pleased to introduce “The Battle of the DJs”. One lucky contestant will win a once in a lifetime opportunity to share the stage with some of the biggest names in electronic music including: Sander Kleinenberg, Steve Angello, Dubfire, Steve Lawler, Hed Kandi, Mindcontrol, JoJo Flores BLOND:ISH, Craig Pettigrew, Cedric Gervais, Louis Puig, Anapaula and many, many more at next year’s BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen. In order to win each contestant must upload an original track to the www.AudioAcademy.fm website and accrue as many points as possible. Points are accumulated by receiving votes from your fri (direct downloads), having your fri share your track through Facebook or having your fri share your track via email. One lucky winner receive ground transportation, flight, accommodation and a fully paid opening set at the BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen, Mexico January 1-10th, 2010. “As a professional DJ and Producer I know firsthand how difficult it can be to make it in this business,” said Craig Pettigrew, Creative Director of the BPM Festival. “When the AudioAcademy.fm approached us with this offer I knew right away that this was something we wanted to participate in. I know all of the BPM Festival organizers are extremely grateful for what music and more specifically the nightlife industry has done for us and we all feel that this is an excellent opportunity to give back to those that gave to us. As you know, the BPM Festival brings out hundreds of booking agents, club owners and promoters and puts them under one roof. The amazing thing about this opportunity for this young DJ is that they’ll effectively be auditioning for the people who can make their career a reality.” “We couldn’t think of a better partner than the AudioAcademy.fm,” continued Craig. “This is the only destination on web that directly helps DJs create a career. I know we’ll be looking for other opportunities to work together in the future.” “The BPM Festival is a world class event that brings out the best in the industry,” claims Alen Bubich, CEO and Founder of the Audio Academy. “The setting is amazing, the lineup is second to none, and the crowd is always up for it.” “We’re pleased to be able to bring aspiring musicians an opportunity to spin in front of thousands of the most beautiful, and might I add, musically knowledgeable people in the world.” Not a DJ? Don’t feel left out! Vote for your favourite DJ and then join us in Playa del Carmen. Tickets are available through any of our partner sites: Wantickets.com, ClubPlanet.com or ClubVibes.com

The BPM Festival is a seven day electronic music festival dedicated to all players in the industry. Every aspect of the industry is represented including top international artists, event planners, venue owners, hospitality staff and music enthusiasts; not to mention a huge local contingent. The AudioAcademy.fm is a resource for aspiring DJs and producers. The sole mission of the Audio Academy to provide aspiring musicians with the means and the opportunity to take their careers to the next level. “The Battle of the DJs” is just one example of the types of opportunities that we will continue to provide for our members.

The BPM Festival is a seven day electronic music festival dedicated to all players in the industry. Every aspect of the industry is represented including top international artists, event planners, venue owners, hospitality staff and music enthusiasts; not to mention a huge local contingent. The AudioAcademy.fm is a resource for aspiring DJs and producers. The sole mission of the Audio Academy to provide aspiring musicians with the means and the opportunity to take their careers to the next level. “The Battle of the DJs” is just one example of the types of opportunities that we will continue to provide for our members.

Press Contacts: Leslie Burrow Public Relations www.audioacademy.fm info(at)audioacademy(dot)fm Betty Kang Plexi PR www.plexipr.com 718.729.6550

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