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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SoundSnap
SoundSnap.com 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.
"I love what the AudioAcademy and BPM Festival are doing for young Producers" said Tasos Frantzolas, President of SoundSnap.com. "It's a rare opportunity to be a part of something that's this positive for the music community at large." "Our members have given us so much over the years, hopefully this is an opportunity for SoundSnap to give a little back."
"Everybody knows that SoundSnap is the number one destination on the web for high quality sound bites" said Alen Bubich, founder of AudioAcademy.fm. "As a direct result of quality of the audio samples on the site, members of SoundSnap have become some of the most talented and accomplished producers in the world. I would be utterly shocked if we don't find our winner for our competition from the ranks of the SoundSnap community."
