SCRATCH CATEGORY
THIS IS A CATEGORY FOR SOLO PERFORMERS
EQUIPMENT: 1 turntable, 1 mixer, vinyl only – no DVS!
SET LENGTH: 1x 90 seconds each round (may vary by a couple of
seconds depending on the tempo of the beat). Eliminations: all enter, 4
advance to the Semifinals, 2 advance to the Battle for the Championship
(+ defending Champion)
SHOW CATEGORY
THIS IS A CATEGORY FOR SOLO PERFORMERS AS WELL AS TEAMS EQUIPMENT:
at least 1 turntable and 1 mixer, plus any combination of controllers/instruments you want! SET LENGTH: There is only one 6- minute round – give it all you‘ve got & get creative! Of course, scratching and juggling are important – IDA is still a turntablism competition. In the SHOW category, however, it‘s not the main aspect at all. Here, you‘re encouraged to explore other performance techniques and show off your production skills, too. Feel free to use any kind of software or hardware: NI Maschine, Ableton Push, loop samplers, MIDI controllers, grooveboxes, foot pedals, flutes, guitars and really whatever else you can come up with. It‘s all about musicality and originality here; push the limits of live performance and SHOW us something new! Think of a SHOW category routine as an artist or band performing a 6- minute song with turntablism at the core. GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL TURNTABLISM AND SHOW US HOW MUCH YOU CAN REALLY DO.
PARTY ROCKING
Who is it for:
Anyone in the World can enter the battle.
The submissions window opens on the 10th of September.
Battle Stages:
Eliminations (6-minute set)
Second Round (6-minute set)
Final Battle for the World Championship (12-minute set) Live Battle for
TOP 3 invited DJs during IDA World Finals in Krakow, Poland.
Rules:
In the „Elimination Round,” each competitor records a special 6-minute
video in which he presents his Djing skills. The jury will be looking for
originality, turntablist skills, various music selections, and most
importantly, the set’s vibe.
DJs should deliver their sets on CDJs or two turntables with one mixer
or midi controller, no extra gear.
We believe that if you have the Party Rocker heart, you don’t need
anything else just your basic DJ setup, skills, and music selection.
Video specification:
The video should be recorded in MP4 format, 1920×1080 resolution with
a clean sound recording – straight from the mixer.
The filming frame should present the Dj, his hands, and his equipment in
a proper light.
How to enter:
To enter IDA 2025 Online Party Rocking Battle powered by AlphaTheta
please use a registration form on our website. Fill in your details and
send the Wetransfer link with your 6-minute video.
Where to watch:
All Elimination Round videos will be uploaded on IDA World Official
YouTube Channel under one playlist. There will be a live stream from
the live battle in Krakow, Poland.
Jury:
5-7 International Judges (high-profile & experienced DJs) will give notes
(1-10) on their top 10 Elimination Round video entries.
The top 7 DJs will qualify for the Second Round.
Final Round – Live Battle
Top 3 Second Round DJs will be invited to Kraków, Poland to battle for
the IDA 2025 Party Rocking Championship!