News
LateNites, Audio Academy Partner
October 1, 2010
"We knew we wanted to source some fresh, homegrown talent and the AudioAcademy gives us an opportunity to tap into the best young DJ talent in Southern Ontario." - Mitch Ross, Co-founder of Late Nites.
Read about our partnership with Late Nites.
Om Records WMC
January 7th, 2010
"As a company we feel a responsibility to help emerging talent gain valuable exposure. Partnering with Audio Academy allows us to extend this invitation globally to the teeming mass of burgeoning neophyte DJs who have not yet had the assist and guidance required to gain recognition within the industry." - Jonathan McDonald, Head of A&R Om Records.
Read about our partnership with Om Records.
The BPM Festival
September 1sh, 2009
"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." - Craig Pettigrew, Creative Director BPM Festival.
Read about our partnership with The BPM Festival.
Belvedere Vodka
October 1st, 2009
"Belvedere Vodka is proud to give young artists the opportunity of a lifetime. 'Battle of the DJs' is the right vehicle for someone looking to be heard." - Matt Hehn, Brand Ambassador Moet Hennessy.
Read about our partnership with Belvedere Vodka.
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The BPM Festival
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: Dubfire (Deep Dish), Steve Lawler, Steve Angelo, Sander Kleinenberg, Guy Gerber, Graig Pettigrew, BLOND:ISH, Sean Miller, Michaelangelo, Cedric Gervais, Nick Curly, Simon Baker, and Hed Kandi at next year's BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen.
In order to win each contestant must upload an original track to the AudioAcademy.fm website and accrue as many points as possible. Points are accumulated by receiving votes from your friends, having your friends share your track through Facebook or having your friends 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."
