25 Years of Mixxx DJ-Contest

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+title: 25 years of Mixxx DJ Contest
+authors: Evelynne Veys
+status: draft
+tags: 25 years of Mixxx, DJ Contest
+comments: yes
+summary: 25 years of Mixxx DJ Contest
+
+## 25 Years of Mixxx DJ Contest
+
+To celebrate the 25th anniversary of [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org) and its community, we want to organize an event where everyone can show how they use Mixxx, what tricks Mixxx lets them do — show Mixxx is made to let you 'DJ your way' and how much fun we all get out of it.
+
+## Who?
+Everyone who loves DJing, whether you are a Bedroom DJ, a Tango DJ, a Wedding Party DJ, a Club DJ, or a Famous Event DJ — everyone is invited to join.
+
+## What?
+In 3 rounds (or 2 if there are no more than 25 candidates), our community chooses who will be the **'25 Years of Mixxx DJ Contest Winner'**.
+
+- **Round 1** = up to 100 candidates  
+- **Round 2** = 25 candidates (skipped if fewer than 25 total participants)  
+- **Final** = 10 finalists
+
+In addition to unlimited fame and glory, we also reward the top 3 with suitable DJ equipment prizes:
+
+- **1st prize** worth € X
+- **2nd prize** worth € Y
+- **3rd prize** worth € Z
+
+*(Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash)*
+
+**Important:** You must use Mixxx. You can use any version, including your own custom build (e.g. Mixxx 2.5.4 with extra features).
+
+
+## Round 1 – Open to everyone (maximum 100)
+
+- Prepare a set of **maximum 6 minutes** and practice it.
+
+- Your set must contain **2 samples** that are clearly audible **3 times each**:
+    - "Mixxx", "Mix" ...
+    - "25" (in English)
+(You can use a sample, a part of a song (e.g., from original stems), a recording of yourself, etc.)
+
+- To keep it fun for the audience and avoid monotonous Trance, Techno, or Disco sets, participants must use **2 tracks** whose original release dates differ by **at least 25 years** abd have an original BPM difference of **at least 25 BPM** Both tracks must be audible and recognizable for at least 25 seconds.
+
+**Example:** A Techno track from 2015 with BPM > 130 and a Pop/Disco/Soul classic from before 1988 with BPM < 105.
+
+
+### Important Dates – Round 1
+
+- **Video submission deadline:** September 30th, 18:00 CET
+- **Voting opens:** October 7th, 18:00 CET
+- **Voting closes:** October 18th, 18:00 CET
+- **Votes per community member:** 5
+
+
+## Round 2 – 25 candidates
+*(This round will be cancelled if we have fewer than 25 participants total)*
+
+Participants in the second round are the DJs whose videos are in the **top 25** of votes after Round 1.
+
+- Prepare a set with **3 assigned tracks of different genres** (e.g., 1 Disco, 1 Pop, 1 House/Techno).
+- The specific required samples and tracks will be communicated at the start of voting for Round 1.
+
+### Important Dates – Round 2
+
+- **Video submission deadline:** November 4th, 18:00 CET
+- **Voting opens:** November 11th, 18:00 CET
+- **Voting closes:** November 22nd, 18:00 CET
+- **Votes per community member:** 3
+
+
+## Round 3 – Final (10 finalists)
+
+Prepare a set containing:
+- 3 assigned tracks from different genres (e.g., 1 Disco, 1 Pop, 1 House/Techno)
+- A few assigned samples
+
+The specific samples and tracks required will be announced at the start of voting for Round 2.
+
+### Important Dates – Final
+
+- **Video submission deadline:** December 2nd, 18:00 CET
+- **Voting opens:** December 9th, 18:00 CET
+- **Voting closes:** December 20th, 18:00 CET
+- **Votes per community member:** 1
+
+> A first/second place tie (ex-aequo) is possible.
+
+
+## How to Participate (Procedure for all rounds)
+
+### 1. Make a video of your set
+- The **Mixxx GUI must be visible in fullscreen** throughout the entire set so we can see (and check) your actions.
+- You must perform **live** (no pre-recorded set).
+- Preferable: 1080p HD & HQ Audio.
+- Mouse movements or controller operation do not need to be visible.
+- Do **not** add subtitles to the video.
+- Upload your video to **YouTube as a private video** (only visible to those with the link). Share the link with **no one other than Mixxx**.
+
+### 2. Send an email containing:
+- Link to your video
+- Your first and last name
+- Your DJ name and age (indicate whether we may mention your age)
+- A name for your set
+- The timestamps where the required samples are audible (e.g., "Mixxx @ 1:30, 1:59, 5:30")
+- The two tracks you used that differ by 25 years and 25 BPM
+- The version of Mixxx you use (e.g., Mixxx 2.5.3)
+- Your operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04, Windows 10)
+- The controller you use (if applicable)
+- A few lines about yourself: your DJ history, interests, style, and musical preferences
+
+### 3. What we will do next
+- Download your video
+- Add a *"25 Years of Mixxx"* intro and outro to your video
+- Add a description page & thumbnail containing:
+    - A number (the order we receive videos) for voting
+    - Your DJ name (and age if permitted)
+    - The lines you wrote about yourself
+- Check if the video meets the requirements. We will mark (subtitle) the occurrences of the required samples and tracks.
+- Upload the video to the **Mixxx YouTube channel**
+- Prepare a voting topic on our **Discourse forum** and open it for voting on the correct date & time
+- Participants will be shown in the order we received their email with the video link, with **DJ Name, Set Name, and video link**
+
+
+
+## Schedule Overview
+
+| Round | Contesting DJ's | Votes | Video deadline | Voting starts | Voting ends |
+|-------|-----------------|-------|----------------|---------------|-------------|
+| 1st   | up to 100       | 5     | September 30th | October 7th   | October 18th |
+|       |                 |       | (18:00 CET)    | (18:00 CET)   | (18:00 CET)  |
+|       |                 |       |                |               |             |
+| 2nd   | 25              | 3     | November 4th   | November 11th | November 22nd|
+|       |                 |       | (18:00 CET)    | (18:00 CET)   | (18:00 CET)  |
+|       |                 |       |                |               |             |
+| Final | 10              | 1     | December 2nd   | December 9th  | December 20th|
+|       |                 |       | (18:00 CET)    | (18:00 CET)   | (18:00 CET)  |
+
+
+## Rules & Agreements
+
+By participating in the *25 Years of Mixxx DJ Contest*, you agree to the following:
+
+- Your video is **original** and created by yourself.
+- Your video was made **specifically** for this contest.
+- Your video will **not** be shared with anyone or any other organization besides Mixxx.
+- Mixxx may use (parts of) your video for publicity, as an example, or for explanation — in that case, we will always mention your DJ name.
+- Your DJ name and video will be displayed on our discussion forum for voting.
+- The DJ names and videos of the finalists and winners will be included in news articles on [the Mixxx website](https://mixxx.org).
+- **Voting and ranking are done exclusively by the community** — the community votes for their favorites.
+- Core Mixxx members only check videos against the requirements. If a video does not meet the requirements, it will **not** be selected without consultation.
+- Videos containing offensive language (including from unintended sample combinations) will be excluded.
+- We hope all DJs behave fairly: this is a competition based on **skill and musical knowledge**, not a popularity contest.
+- Core Mixxx members reserve the right to disqualify participants due to misconduct.
+- If there are not enough participants, the second round may be skipped. In that case, after the first round, the final follows with the scheduled dates and 10 finalists.
+- If multiple participants share the last qualifying spot for the next round, **all** of them will advance.
+
+
+**Enjoy Mixxx and DJ your way!**