Lockdown DJ Comp Spring 2007 Edition @ HQ

Well the time has come for round 1 of the Lockdown DJ Comp and firstly I would like to thank MPK and The HQ Complex for supporting this event. Derringers once again and for the 3rd year running and always coming through with some great prizes.

Also thanks to Inbound in conjunction with Ortofon and UDG who have come through with some massive prizes this year so big up to you lads. Onion, Rave Adelaide, Adelaide Massive, The Enchanted Crew, System 6 and Ear Kandi for donating prizes and supporting this event also.

New talent is a must in this industry as to provide fresh new talent and to grow the scene not just behind the decks but also within Adelaide's entertainment and clubbing industry.

Many new faces came through the ranks last year and received great exposure in the industry and became the building block for many who entered. This also resulted in introducing many new punters to the club environment. Several of the entrance benefited substantially after entering this comp and are continually making their mark around the traps.

Well done to all the crew that have entered and please check your emails daily as I will be sending you a detailed description of what to expect and more importantly when youll be on prior to your set.

Once again the basic details are as follows;

Venue - The HQ Complex.
Night - Every Friday from September 7th except for Sept 28th and Oct 19th as other events have previously been booked. Finals to be announced later.
Time - 9pm sharp (till 11pm then onto various club events)

DJ's will receive more info in relation to this event via email.

We haven't forgotten the punters wanting to come and check this night out either. Entry is free before 10 (except the first week as advertising for Black Light Blue has hit the streets which is $2) with various drink specials through out the night.

All entry prices, follow on shows for after the comp each week and drink specials will be advertised on here by Wednesday every week so stay posted for updates

The comp will go for approximately 8 weeks with the grand final early November. I look forward to seeing all of you guys and gals on the dex and meeting some new faces.

Good luck and see ya soon.

PRIZES

1st place -

$500 worth of brand DJ gear thanks to Derringers 128 Grenfell Street City and 66 -72 Leader St Forestville.

Ortofon x 1 Concorde Night club MK 2 twin set valued at around $500 thanks to Inbound Drum & Bass 34 Wyatt Street Adelaide and Ortofon.

A set at an upcoming Enchanted thanks to the Enchanted Crew.

A set at an upcoming System 6 Party (depending on what genre wins!)

A set at an upcoming Bass Element party (depending on what genre wins!)

A set at an upcoming Eclipse Touring party (depending on what genre wins!)

UDG cd wallets holds x 2 valued at approx $60 and 1 trolley bag valued at approx $230 thanks to Inbound Drum & Bass 34 Wyatt Street Adelaide and UDG.

A choice of a day session @ Ear Kandy Studios with the choice of either- Mixtape/ Demo recording session, mastered by qualified engineer. Includes 10 copies on CD plus master copy valued at $180. Or 2 one hour lessons at Ear Kandy DJ School on Scratch n Juggle techniques plus 2 Battle Records valued at $152 thanks to Ear Kandy.

2nd place -

Ortofon x 1 LP 40 Bag valued at approx $90 thanks to Inbound Drum & Bass 34 Wyatt Street Adelaide and Ortofon.

UDG courier bag deluxe valued at approx $100 thanks to Inbound Drum & Bass 34 Wyatt Street Adelaide and UDG.

Derringers have also thrown in a stack of discount vouchers for all entrants at all heats and finals.

FIRST 3 ROUNDS ANNOUNCED

Sept 7th. DJ Comp Round 1. Gabrielle's room - Followed by Black Light Blue.

9 - Skippy, Garage.
9.30 - ^Nemesis^, Electro House.
10 - Dj Stevie Dee, Electro House.
10.30 - Scot effect, Electro House.

Sept 14th. DJ Comp Round 2. Main Room - Followed by DJ's Delight.

9 - Daniel aka DnB Dan. DnB
9.30 - Michael aka Radu. DnB.
10 - Bek - AKA Beckon. DnB.
10.30 - Drew aka Weez. DnB.

Sept 21st. DJ Comp Round 3. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by Compound.

9 - Tom Gross. DnB
9.30 - Myles aka Mylo. DnB.
10 - Michelley aka Myst. DnB
10.30 - Tristan aka Traktion. DnB.

Thanks Khem for  wacking this back up after the site upgrade 

Was a cracker of an opening night. Well done to all that came in to support the event and great to also see the guys in the upcoming rounds come in to sus out what they are up against.

Results are in.

Winner of round 1 is Skippy

Followed closely by

2nd place Nemesis who's also landed himself a gig next week at Mojo West for the launch of the new Fridays.

3rd Scot Effect
4th Stevie Dee

Bugger all in it aswell. I would have no hesitation in booking any of you to play on any of my nights and soon will be in the upcoming months. The main difference I heard between this years guys so far compared to previous years is that you are all now dropping your tunes in at he start of a bar and mixing out at the correct time. Your also backing your self, fixing the tune quickly when its going out and showing confidence. Levels were much better aswell but there was a couple of you who failed to have your incoming tune trimmed to the same level as the last and this is pretty much where you lost ya points. It wouldnt be picked by a crowd on a club night but this is a comp and we have to find something to seperate you guys. Another area where a few of you stumbled on was on your track selection. Remember guys that a tune you may love as a DJ and that your mates love at 6am on a Sunday morning at your house may not be something that works on the floor between 9 and 11 at HQ. Having said that yes you must play warm up type tunes if your booked at a venue early and you shouldn't burn your peek set dj's that follow but while you are stepping up in a competition environment, that set you are playing is a peak set. Play to the majority of the crowd in the room but also accommodate the minority. Play the big tunes and play whats going to rock the floor not your head phones. The all round quality of all 4 of you was great to see but also made it so much more harder to judge cos you guys were all on the money.

Well done guys and keep putting yourselves out there.

DJ's in regards to your discount vouchers for Derringers which all competitors get, I'll be registering your name at the Grenfell Street DJ shop so go see MR S and he'll hook you up with a good deal on tunes or gear.

See you all next week for round 2 which is in the main room followed by DJ's Delight.


NEXT 2 ROUNDS ANNOUNCED

Sept 14th. DJ Comp Round 2. Main Room - Followed by DJ's Delight.

9 - Daniel aka DnB Dan. DnB
9.30 - Michael aka Radu. DnB.
10 - Bek - AKA Beckon. DnB.
10.30 - Drew aka Weez. DnB.

Sept 21st. DJ Comp Round 3. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by Compound.

9 - Tom Gross. DnB
9.30 - Myles aka Mylo. DnB.
10 - Michelley aka Myst. DnB
10.30 - Tristan aka Traktion. DnB.

this week it is!! startin to get nervous! main room action.. damn!!!

I spoke to the guy who was apparently going to 'burn weez to a crisp' and hes not even entering  :laugh:

poor form mate

I hope all you D&B peeps are practising hard this week & workin it all out.. would be a tragedy to see Electro/House or Trance DJs win...  :teef:

D&BFTW 

if you have weak knees you may need to strap them up, hq can wobble your legs a little

 


funny as. looking really forward to it. 

:laugh: looks like Weez brained his damage

gee, skippy must have improved from last year.

good luck to all this weekend. will be there for sure.

UPCOMING ROUNDS ANNOUNCED



Sept 14th. DJ Comp Round 2. Main Room - Followed by DJ's Delight.

9 - Daniel aka DnB Dan. DnB
9.30 - Michael aka Radu. DnB.
10 - Bek - AKA Beckon. DnB.
10.30 - Drew aka Weez. DnB.

Sept 21st. DJ Comp Round 3. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by Compound.

9 - Tom Gross. DnB
9.30 - Myles aka Mylo. DnB.
10 - Michelley aka Myst. DnB
10.30 - Tristan aka Traktion. DnB.


Sept 28th. Week off from the comp. More to follow.


October 5th. DJ Comp Round 4. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by Black Light Blue.

9 - Charbel aka Chabz. Electro House
9.30 – Kym aka Ephargy. Techno.
10 – Adam aka DJ Dama. Electro house.
10.30 – Edgar Roex. Electro House

October 12th. DJ Comp Round 5. Gabrielle's Room.

9 – Troy aka Dramatik. NRG
9.30 – Harry aka Betterman. Hard House.
10 – Nathan aka Midnight. Free form.
10.30 –Michael aka Intent Hard Dance.

October 19th. Week off from the comp as the Compound boys take over with Silent Witness[UK] & Squire [UK] http://www.adelaidemassive.com/index.php?topic=34.0

Theres 2 more rounds after this (1 of them is a DnB round) and then the finals!!!!!  :appl:

Only 1 night in the main room??? Spewin!!!
Is that entirely fair, changing the room (which would obviously be out of your control)???

Fair for the guys that have to play main room, or the others that dont??

Either way, its about Djing in front of a crowd.. not  where ya Djing!!

Im sure the equipment will be the same so no problem IMO....   

True, but I think i'd be more nervous playin that main room than upstairs.
But saying that, it'd prob be better for the numbers of people you'd get in the door that time of night.

Anyway, goodluck to all the entrants (all the D&B entrants anyway).

I see your point but at the same time the comp really isnt about the room. Its based on the real weekly club djing environment and this is a perfect example. HQ has only supplied me the main room for one night and it was on this one as the other rooms were booked. If I didnt grab that then we may not have had a room at all on this week.

The upside is its free for everyone before 10 cos of the comp 

*Pics up Poms Poms* Go Drew, Go Drew, Go Drew 

 

so mr mcweez.... gona smash the decks at HQ?? haha. fark its gettin close and im gettin a lil bit scared! thank fuck im on first when no ones gona be there hahahaha. nah, think i got a set pretty well sussed out now. bring this shit on! drunkin madness after the comp tho!

Make sure your arms are well attached mate 

totally looking forward to tomorrow nights heat!! Bet some of u competing are getting ur nerves on 

HQ Main room boh!

Goooo McWeeny!!

good luck weez!

8am start for me tomorrow so i'll probably be in my PJs when you are playing

Good luck guys. Im looking forward to hearing some quality djing and stage performances tonight.

Note to competitors... when your up there doing ur thang.. just think ' What Would Patch Do'... & youll be fine !! 

I dunno mate.

Patch would have a smoke in one hand, beer in the other, be talking to someone, hopping on one leg and still be smashing it up 

OK SCORES ARE IN

WINNER OF ROUND 2 IS WEEZ

Followed very closely behind is RADU in second place.

Then

3rd Beckon
4th DnB Dan.

Well done guys. Big ups to you all for stepping up to the plate and having a crack.

Finalists so far are now-
Round 1 - Skippy
Round 2 - Weez.

See you all next week guys.

 

yeppppppp i sucked it hardcore bwhahahahaha!!!! big ups weez. we all knew u would do it

Hey you got up there and had a crack mate. Thats a pretty big step. Fuck I wouldn't wanna get up there and mix in front of a group of people who are there specifically to find fault with your work.

Well done to anyone who throws their hat in the ring I say.

ill be back pratty. just a learning curve at the moment. pretty much my first time playing out anywhere and to do it on the HQ main stage is a freakin huge step. thanks for giving me the opportunity mate. ive now got a new mission, to get back up there on that HQ main stage and smash it one day, soon!

Congratulations Drew 

One question, why arent the winners anounced on the night?

Seems a bit silly not announcing the winner right away especially when everyone is there waiting for the result.

Sept 14th. DJ Comp Round 2.

9 - DnB Dan

Good tune selection enjoyed ure set mate.

9.30 - Radu

Look out for this lad, loved ure set - that one stuff up was just hitting start stop. Tight mixing. Well done son. Nice meeting ya, see big things coming from you man.

10 - Beckon

Also really liked your tune selection, think you could do damage in the future fo sho.

10.30 - Weez

Congratulations on winning mate, wasn't all game over after all!!! Bigups.

Had fun although had to pike early due to work commitments today... well done Pratty.

Your an old hand at building the suspense with shows mate. I thought youd be onto this. Its a bit like not announcing line ups till the last minute on a show

They've never been announced on the night and the letter to the dj's explains that.

The reason why is cos straight after the comp I have to pull the banners down, collect all the gear and basically make sure the comp is out of the way of the club night. Chat to the guys, see the venue manager or owner. All that sort of stuff. Also I usually have another place to take off to or in the past run the venue/bars and so on. Some weeks I may be able to announce the winner on the night but I like it to be consistent.

The counting gets done later when its in a light area, I have a calculator and can do recounts if the scores are really tight. Something this important I like to make sure its done correctly and I don't fuck up and miss anything. I usually count everything and check it a few times before I announce it on here and other places. Last thing I would like to see is ive missed a score cos the drunk person next to me is talking about the weather and ive lost concentration. Or someone looks over my shoulder, walks back into the room and say "I think from memory you won mate well done" Only to find that they got the order wrong. I also dont think its appropriate to be bugging venue managers in the middle of their production to unlock an office for me to go and count score sheets up. Especially if things like change needs to be done in the tills, liquor licensing are doing checks, theres a fight out the front and so on.

Another reason is that it promotes new people back to this site and others to check the results and hopefully become a member and post some comments and be acquainted with other upcoming events or the site in general.

The finals are always announced on the night approximately 1 hour after the last contestant has finished where the scores are counted several times by several different people.

All the sheets are also kept in case anyone (contestants) ever has an issue. These sheets are available on request by the DJ and a list of the judges who judged them. The sheets themselves how ever do not include the name of the judge who scored that specific sheet. I don't even know. Its an anonymous score sheet.

Big ups Drew, well done. Also big ups to your cheer squad and supporters in full force! 

Congrats on the win Weez!

Like there was any doubt

nice one weez.

certainly made up for your start. 

Big ups to all that played and congrats to the winners so far. Wish I could have been there to check it out but will make an effort to be there this friday. 

My money is on Mylo this round. Goodluck mate, smash em good n proppa ! BOH!! 

I especially liked your art work on your sheet this year. I think it was you anyways. Either you or simo 

Quite a lineup for next weeks comp...

Make sure you get there at 9 for Grossy's set everyone!!!!

Oh and irrespective of whether it becomes an official part of the prize pool... if someone who plays DnB wins the comp you'll certainly get a key set at a BIG Eclipse Touring event.

Just like last years winner Batch who is a fully fledged member of our team at this point playing sets at Kid Koala, Sub Focus, Mampi Swift, Cam's house parties + many more, haha.

Good luck everyone!!!

nice work drew 

go mylo do that blue crate proud 

will definetly be there showing some support and sinking some pre compound bevvos

Well done Drew.

Did well to recover!

(i just wanted to use that)

 

1st place prize pool has a few extra bits in it now guys. Highlighted in Bold.

1st place -

$500 worth of brand DJ gear thanks to Derringers 128 Grenfell Street City and 66 -72 Leader St Forestville.

Ortofon x 1 Concorde Night club MK 2 twin set valued at around $500 thanks to Inbound Drum & Bass 34 Wyatt Street Adelaide and Ortofon.

A set at an upcoming Enchanted thanks to the Enchanted Crew.

A set at an upcoming System 6 Party (depending on what genre wins!)

A set at an upcoming Bass Element party (depending on what genre wins!)

A set at an upcoming Eclipse Touring party (depending on what genre wins!)

UDG cd wallets holds x 2 valued at approx $60 and 1 trolley bag valued at approx $230 thanks to Inbound Drum & Bass 34 Wyatt Street Adelaide and UDG.

A choice of a day session @ Ear Kandy Studios with the choice of either- Mixtape/ Demo recording session, mastered by qualified engineer. Includes 10 copies on CD plus master copy valued at $180. Or 2 one hour lessons at Ear Kandy DJ School on Scratch n Juggle techniques plus 2 Battle Records valued at $152 thanks to Ear Kandy.

thats wicked!

Definately, if a DnB dj takes it out they'll definately be primed to make an impression with an Enchanted, Eclipse and Bass Element show under their belts in short order. Nice teamwork from everyone there supporting a worthy cause.

Dang I forgot to ad that Adelaide Massive will host a mix for the winner as well if its DnB winner.

I think Khem has already mentioned that though 

you may also be able to twist my arm if there is a breaks winner too



good luck to all those up this week



might head down if im still able to see. finishing work this friday and its a short stumble...

go myles the chav 

I expect to see you front+center rocking a bottle of HP sauce Troy 

gonna bring out any chop mylo?

haha directors pick! who is this then?

HOLLY CRAP!! thats awesome news  

Well me being the director guess its me 

I drink Jack Daniels guys 

how many cases do ya want pratty? haha

last tune to be rolled out most probably will be a certain Nucleus + Paradox tune on Esoteric I've been all over for the past year or so

personally I'd love to drop a set full of edits but I don't think it'd rate too well with the judges nor dancefloor

How the nerves today troops?? plenty of Prizes/ sets for the overall winner... Hope one of you takes it out for a D&B back 2 back win 

Nerves? no worries there but I feel like I have the horse flu and I'm considering going home from work.

Really bad timing to get sick.

Sick.. or going home to practise more ?

 

The thought did occur, but still at the office.

Good luck Myles, hoping to try and get there by 930 but you know what the monkeys are like.

Go Myles and Tom!! ...hmm I dont know the others but good luck to them too!

Sept 21st. DJ Comp Round 3. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by Compound.

9 - Tom Gross. DnB
9.30 - Myles aka Mylo. DnB.
10 - Michelley aka Myst. DnB
10.30 - Tristan aka Traktion. DnB.

Good luck guys and gal 

yep good luck myles.   

Scores are counted.

We have a clear winner for round 3 - DJ TRAKTION

2nd place was separated by 1 point!!!!

2nd Mylo
3rd Myst
4th Tom

Well done guys for stepping up and having a crack.

Special mention to Myst. Full of energy and we could see that you meant business on those dex. As soon as your consistent with what you were doing in the first 15 minutes of your set youll explode up there. Keep at it.

Keep working hard on your beat matching and timing guys, same with the crew last week. I know its a bit nerve racking up there but I think you all know what ya need to improve on now that youve been in a pretty tough environment.

Reckon Traktion has set the bar now for the DnB competitors in the comp this year.

Good shit.

Good on y'all

Well Done to all the competitors last night!! Had a ball judging you... All of you guys have talent.. that was obvious... with time you will all be great DJ's!!


all i can say is Go Weez & Traktion in the finals!!


D&BFTW

Nice work Traktion & Weez you lads have rocked it all the way to the finals congrats 

Now lads all you gotta do is make DnB tha winner, I'm sure your prepared to battle   

Victory I'm sure will have a new logo 

Massive respect to all those who've played already 

Good luck to all y'all still  to come

Big thanks to Pratty & Judges thanks for making it happen, what wicked experience. I cant say it was the most relaxing 30 min mix, a lot of fumbling and plenty of nerves but i guess that is to be expected when a girl has her cherry popped by the biggest sound in town 

Well done to you for steppin up. "cherry popped"  Your a cracker Bec. Good to see ya in on Friday night. Keep working on ya DJing and see you out soon.

Nope.. same Victory logo as last year 

Onya B@ch 

Props to you b@ch for sure 

I hadn't thought about it so i guess a lack of research and an attraction to the smileys got the better of me

May the logo of Victory continue 

also if its a dnb dj that wins i will give them a set at compound 

lets hope drumz get the win i'm sure old mates got somethin to say about it

and if its a chick they also get a dinner date with Patch 

Ok guys round 4 is this Friday. Entry is $3 b4 midnight & $6 after. Drink specials through out the night.

October 5th. DJ Comp Round 4. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by Black Light Blue staring Systembot Live.

9 - Charbel aka Chabz. Electro House
9.30 – Kym aka Ephargy. Techno.
10 – Adam aka DJ Dama. Electro house.
10.30 – Edgar Roex. Electro House


Then we have-

October 12th. DJ Comp Round 5. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by the Rave Adelaide 6th Birthday. See THREAD for more details and PM me for free entry!!! Everyone from AM is welcome obviously and if you pay to go to the up beats you can enter Gabrielle's for free anyways 

9 – Troy aka Dramatik. NRG
9.30 – Harry aka Betterman. Hard House.
10 – Nathan aka Midnight. Free form.
10.30 –Michael aka Intent Hard Dance.

October 19th. Week off from the comp as the Compound boys take over with Silent Witness.

Oct 26th. DJ Comp Round 6. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by DnB.

9 – Gavin aka Blitz. Hardcore Breaks.
9.30 – Christo. DnB
10 – Ben aka Jive. DnB
10.30 – Jess aka Seek. DnB

Nov 2nd. DJ Comp Round 7. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by BLB.

9 – Haydn aka Haydz. Free form
9.30 – Kane aka Sketcha. NRG.
10 – Michael. Hard Dance.
10.30 – James. Trance.

Nov 9th. DJ Comp Finals. Gabrielle’s Room.

Finalists-

Skippy
Weez
Traktion

Haha, I knew I shoulda bloody entered this comp. I'm prob playin after you guys anyway... let's just hope I don't get shown up too bad

  :badgerslayer:SWEET!!!


have to try and get a crew along to support me again and hopefully get me over the line 

Well it was clearly obvious last night that there wouldn't be much separating these guys. Good work.

Results.

Tie for first place and both of you will go through to the finals now where you can sort out ya difference's 

 1st place Edgar & Dama

Very close 2nd - Chabz
3rd - Ephargy

Well done to all you guys. Your all club ready and did an awesome job up there.

Chabz your set was right on the money for me. Perfect track selection and you mixed spot on. What you are playing is exactly what all the commercial clubs are running. Keep at it mate.

Was great to have a line up who all played well and mixed in time and on the beat. Well done guys. Easily one of the best rounds so far this year.

So as it stands we have-

Skippy - Garrage/house
Weez - DnB
Traktion - DnB
Edgar - House/electro
Dama - House/electro

In the finals so far.

Ok guys round 5 is this Friday. Entry is free before 11 & $6 after unless your on the PM guest list or have a pass/ticket to The Up Beats in the main room. Drink specials through out the night. 

October 12th. DJ Comp Round 5. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by the Rave Adelaide 4th Birthday. See THREAD for more details and PM me for free entry!!! Everyone from AM is welcome obviously and if you pay to go to the up beats you can enter Gabrielle's for free anyways 

9 – Troy aka Dramatik. NRG
9.30 – Harry aka Betterman. Hard House.
10 – Nathan aka Midnight. Free form.
10.30 –Michael aka Intent Hard Dance.


Then we have-

October 19th. Week off from the comp as the Compound boys take over with Silent Witness.

Oct 26th. DJ Comp Round 6. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by DnB.

9 – Gavin aka Blitz. Hardcore Breaks.
9.30 – Christo. DnB
10 – Ben aka Jive. DnB
10.30 – Jess aka Seek. DnB

Nov 2nd. DJ Comp Round 7. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by BLB.

9 – Haydn aka Haydz. Free form
9.30 – Kane aka Sketcha. NRG.
10 – Michael. Hard Dance.
10.30 – James. Trance.

Nov 9th. DJ Comp Finals. Gabrielle’s Room.

Finalists-

Skippy
Weez
Traktion
Edgar
Dama

ok here's the results from last night.

Winner and through to the finals MIDNIGHT and deservedly so. Far out did this bloke put on a show last night. Smashed it from start to finish!!!! Best set so far in the comp score wise.

2nd Intent
3rd Dramatik
4th Betterman.

Well done guys. Loved the switch in pace with a bit of hard stuff last night. You all did an awesome job of warming up the RA birthday. Good shit

Finalists-

Skippy
Weez
Traktion
Edgar
Dama
Midnight

This week is a week of from the comp guys as the Bass Element boys take over with guest Silent Witness.



Oct 26th. DJ Comp Round 6. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by DnB.

9 – Gavin aka Blitz. Hardcore Breaks.
9.30 – Christo. DnB
10 – Ben aka Jive. DnB
10.30 – Jess aka Seek. DnB

Nov 2nd. DJ Comp Round 7. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by BLB.

9 – Haydn aka Haydz. Free form
9.30 – Kane aka Sketcha. NRG.
10 – Michael. Hard Dance.
10.30 – James. Trance.

FINALS - FRIDAY NOV 9TH.

Skippy
Weez
Traktion
Edgar
Dama
Midnyte

well it looks like i shall ahve to step foot into this place again even though it has the worst macho dickbeating security in adelaide.

can't miss me brother crab nigga for the win

YUP & i reakon i know the tool that your talking about too.... just plain rude he was 

Here we go for round 6. This Friday. Doors open at 9.

9 – Gavin aka Blitz. Hardcore Breaks.
9.30 – Christo. DnB
10 – Ben aka Jive. DnB
10.30 – Jess aka Seek. DnB

Nov 2nd. DJ Comp Round 7. Gabrielle's Room - Followed by BLB.

9 – Haydn aka Haydz. Free form
9.30 – Kane aka Sketcha. NRG.
10 – Michael. Hard Dance.
10.30 – James. Trance.

FINALS - FRIDAY NOV 9TH.

Skippy
Weez
Traktion
Edgar
Dama
Midnyte

i'd just like to say, go kick some ass christo!!!!   

Few nervous moments last night with the lads but all in all was a great start to the night. Bit of variety and the guys switched it up a bit here and there. Good work lads and big up to you all for being part of the comp 

WINNER OF ROUND 6 BEN AKA NEXIS

2ND BLITZ
3RD SEEK
4TH CHRISTO

2 weeks to go till the finals guys so lock in the 9th in your diaries. Full details of entry times, drink specials and so on will be posted next week.

FINALISTS

Skippy
Weez
Traktion
Edgar
Dama
Midnyte
Nexis

woo go nexus. that's my boy 

He was smahing it when I got there... and full of energy behind the decks, he was def enjoying himself!!!

Jess was doing a fair descent job too, besides stopping the wrong CDJ/deck but who hasn't done that before!!!

yes.. saw that happen last year too....   

always unfortunate... gotta be quick to make it look like an intentional reload 

yeah the old mate crab man was certainly dissapointed when he done that twice. At least he had a shot though and smashed up tunes most people in this comp wouldn't even think of

Yeah I knew he was pretty pissed but the scores are the scores. Unfortunately Only one person goes through in each round unless its a tie.

Doesnt mean that the other guys are no good. Just means that thats the way it went down on the night. I hope he went away and appreciated the experience of it all and didnt become disgruntled with the whole dj thing.

oh nah mate i'm not saying the other guys were no good crab man was just dissapointed in himself more than anything.


goodluck to the finalists

WINNER OF ROUND 7 THE FINAL ROUND IS HAYDZ and deservadly so.

Runner up and by 1.5 points Husband.
3rd - Sketcha
4th - Aces.

Well done guys and I'm glad you had a fun time aces. Its great to see someone get up there miss a few mixes but walk away with a smile on ya face and enjoy the night. Good work mate. Get some more tips of Harry and youll be right for next year 

FINALS FEVA FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9TH

Its Finals feva for the Lockdown Promotions DJ comp 2007 as the cream of the crop prepare to showcase their best peformance upstairs in Gabriele's room from 8.30. Weve thrown the doors open free before 10 and thrown a stack of drink specials on the board to thank everyone for supporting the event and the competitors week in and week out. Finalists to date inlcude- Skippy,Weez, Traktion, Edgark, Dama, Midnyte, Nexis and Haydz. The winner will be crowned on the night of the finals along with special announcements, prizes and rapping the night up once again will be our comp resident host Patch up on the dex to take it all home for us.

Where - Upstairs at HQ, Gabrielles room
When - Friday 9th November
Times - Doors open at 8.30 with free before 10

Enter through the North Tce car park enterence in the lane way guys.

Happy hour is 9 - 10 and icludes 1.50 Teds Schooners and $3.50 champagne plus the generic in house specials through out the night.

The comp will run through till late with the winner announced on the night followed up with maybe a special treat at the end once its confirmed.

Finalists are-

Skippy - garage n house
Weez - DnB
Traktion - DnB
Edgar - house
Dama - house
Midnyte - free form
Nexis - DnB
Haydz. - free form

this weekend.... shit, i start work at 4am sat

dubbd that sux... i thought i had it bad... i start at 8:45am. i'll definitely go for the early part of teh night at least

Youll be right mate. Not as if its not the first time youve staggered into work surely 

just go straight from work timmeh!



woo yeh go dee jay weez!

good luck drew!

see you all there.

is it 30 min sets for the finals?

40 mate. Thats 5 more tunes for the double droppers

 It's also one extra breakdown for the trance DJ's

 

 

I dont mind a bit of hard trance or psy trance. But that up lifting shite beats a box of valium and half a dozen temazies any day of the week. I hear they play it at the hospital in the sleep study unit.

congrats drew. show them how ya bumpkins roll. no1 for sure.
keen on next yrs show if im still around here n not interstate.

How convenient.. this is the first round of the whole fucking comp that I'll have the time off from work to attend!

  Good work mate. Looks like its booze on then!!!

Well I think im all set now for this.

Patchy and MR S will be playing out of each others box and mixing it up a bit after the comp. Old Skool House and DnB. Should be a bit of fun 

Tonights the night I hand over the Tiara...

So jealous of whoever wins all those prises...

Should be a good night!!

DNBFTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck everyone!!!!

its me vs atb afterwards now, mr s is sick, and i thought he was a hard nut

any idea of what time people are playing or the order in which they are playing? I have a couple of things on tonight but really want to come and show support  

pretty sure they draw names out of a hat

good luck guys!

i'm stuck at work

Best of luck to everyone from AM in the finals.

I've got a 7am xmas pagaent start with the kids so I'll be taking the sleep option.

DREW FTW

Midnite will be REAL hard to beat. u may hate the music, but the boy can flat out mix

*dusts hands* 


nah serious thanks pratty for putting on the comp, tonight it was a BLAST!!!!!!!

also thanks to inbound and derringers for the lovely prizes 

No worries mate and well done 



Well the scores are in.
Winner of the lockdown promotions DJ comp 2007 is WEEZ

Runner up is MIDNYTE

What a top night (minus the dumb arse security dude).

All competitors certainly brought their A Grade game but Weez just turnded it up that extra notch on the night. Judges would have had a tough time judging thats for sure.

Stand out sets for me were Nexis, Weez and Midnyte.

Also big ups to the judges every week who came in and donated their time especially the finals judges-

Fiction
Bach
Hex
Anzac

and of course the crowd for supporting the dj comp and the DJ's once again.

Abby in the bar, Steven, Ian and MPK for all their help over the past 2 months.

Well thats another year down. Keep your eye out for all these DJ's in the future and lets hope they keep pushing those boundries.

Thanks guys and well done to all 

cograts weez dnb back 2 back enjoy your prizes

Big ups weez got some nice prizes coming ur way thats for sure

nice work man, dnb up there again...

Top work Drew, knew you'd take it out mate

hah awesome, congrats mate. Well done!

well done weez :applaudes:

all djs played decent  sets was impressed with the standard across all genres. Big up Tristen mate i thought your set was rockin wicked tunes and tight mixing from the start. Nexus was good too but weez owned that shit from the start and didnt need a rent a crowd to fill the floor. I personally dont think the judges would have had trouble picking 1st place but the rest were fairly even. nice work pratty well run comp and a good meat tray

 Big up Weez. Smashed it.

 Result was never in doubt imo, was an awesome effort.

 

you may call it a 'rent a crowd' but i don't reckon it's in order to be derogatory about a bunch of friends showing their support. we all came because we wanted to and we had a fucking good time.

anyways, congratulations weez, i'm sorry i missed your set, would have loved to see it, but i had to work early this morning. well done on a great comp pratty

wow, weez really deserved that win. i thought mydnyte the hardcore fella had the win and nobody was goin to top that. 

nexus did a great job played top tunes and had the floor goin off. one or 2 dodgy mixes let his overall score down but im sure hell sus that out soon enuff!  big ups for the 3rd u had a good vibe.

traction played a super tiday set.. was cool but kinda didnt grab the crowd enough, bit too neuro funk for the crowd and the sound was really quiet. wicked mixing though and did well overall 4th was a good result

welldone weez u did it, was an awesome set.. some wicked mixes and tunes were perfect for the night. couldnt really fault it except u didnt do any of those stupid cartwheels and cmon yells to the crowd!!

big ups all onboard and much respect goes out to pratty for all his efforts.

Big ups weez.. fucking rinsed it.

Congratulations Drew!! 

Good on you Drew, and in fact everyone who had a crack. Wish I could have made it for the last round.


I just CANNOT BELIEVE that I once had the honour of mixing b2b with the 2007 Lockdown DJ comp champion of the world! 

smashed it drew. congrats!

 

Thanks mate. Gotta keep the Judges sober and happy especially seeing as they donated their Friday night to come and judge.

Good feedback simo as well. Right on the money 

I was looking for that other post as well about how "Weez was gunna play like a leppa" or what ever that dude said but I think its gone from when the site crashed.

Either way seems that Weez's arms are well attached now doesnt it 

 


also cheers for the peeps who came out to support me to much appreciated 

kick arse dude, well done

so how many times has the lockdown comp been won by d&b DJs now?

big up weez!

that's my boy!

awesome work drew. was looking around at all of us during your set and i don't think you could have seen a group of people with bigger grins than we all had.

you seriously earnt your win up there on friday night. couldn't pick a fault throughout the whole night, and tune selection was as always, right on the money.

seriously a cut above the other contestants (that i got to see anyway) on the night, without doubt.

the win couldn't have come to a more deserving contestant as well. been a long time in the making for you to be up on stage, and you certainly proved you should be more often.

very proud. congratulations again.

Drew was definately the standout for me... loved the set... woke me straight up from the first double drop ( which i think there were 3 all up). proper rinsing indeed!!

DRUM & BASS DJ's B2B WINNERS BOH!!! 

Drew made us all proud!!


So whos gonna make it the Hat trick for us? 

Well done to everyone involved!!

top work drew. didnt really get to see anybody else play, but didnt need to really as drew smashed it. thought there must have to be a ridiculously good other set to top that and from what the judges were saying, the others were good but held back a little. drew pulled out the big guns for the comp and went off without a hitch.

good to meet traction too and what i heard of his set played decent too

Didn't make it down there after all, really hating that now! Well done, Drew.. top effort!!