DJ Applications - Vancoufur 2025

Ahoy, Beat Buccaneers!

Welcome to VancouFur 2025, where we embark on a grand adventure with our theme, “Tales of Treasure!” As we sail the high seas in search of legendary treasures and untold stories, we seek the finest DJs to join our crew and bring the magic of the ocean to life through music. Whether you’re a seasoned captain of the turntables or a daring deckhand ready to make waves, we want to hear from the best of the best!

To prove your mettle, we ask you to submit a prerecorded set of a minimum 60 minutes that showcases the genre(s) you plan to play. Let your creativity flow and your beats resonate as we prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with musical adventures and sonic treasures.

Submit your audition below and let your musical prowess shine as we explore distant shores and create memories that will echo through the ages.

Anchors aweigh, and may your beats be as boundless as the sea!

-DJ Kade

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

GUIDELINES!

If you are selected to perform, we have a few guidelines that every performer is expected to follow:

All performers are bound by the guidelines laid out by Vancoufur and the BCAEA.
Music played at VF is allowed to contain cursing, but we ask all DJs to avoid music that has very repetitive cursing or music considered excessively vulgar/ obscene. We know this can be somewhat subjective so please do reach out to us if you have questions about a particular track.
Music tracks, DJ sets, or promotional art for your performance that is created using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is strictly prohibited.
All performers will be asked to attend a sound check on the evening of your performance approximately one hour before the dances begin. It is your responsibility to let the DJ Coordinator know as soon as possible if you are running late or are not able to attend sound check. Performers not present for sound check with no communication may be replaced with a backup DJ and may not be considered for future performances.
If you need to cancel your performance for any reason, please let us know as soon as you are confident that this is the best choice for your circumstances. Earlier notice provides us plenty more time to find a backup DJ to replace your time slot.
Vancoufur and the BCAEA has the right to cancel your performance at any time and for any reason should the performer engage in activities that the convention deems damaging/disparaging to the organization or the community it serves.

SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT!

As we are expecting a greater number of applicants this year. We expect you to bring us the best you can throw down! Please submit a minimum 60 minute set with the genre(s) you plan to blow us away with at the dance. We want your sound quality and transitions to be top notch! But most importantly, we want to see your vision on how to keep our friends on the dance floor all night! We want to showcase a variety of styles so show us what makes you stand out from the rest.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – DECEMBER 1, 2024 at 11:59PM PST!

Selection Process

Submissions for audition will be shared with a judgement panel and evaluated based upon the following criteria:

Technical Ability
The techniques used in a mix are just as important as the songs you choose and how well they go together. Are your transitions between tracks smooth? Do you demonstrate understanding of beat matching and mixing in key? Is there variance in the techniques used?
Audio Quality & Selection
Does the set have a good variety of songs selected? Do the songs mixed together make sense for the genre being played? Are there obvious audio quality issues with the tracks being used? EQ Balance, the quality of the audio being played, and the selection of songs picked for your set all help to build a well-balanced and satisfying mix.
Entertainment
This one is all about keeping the audience’s attention but also knowing when to adhere to an energy arc. Do the song selections invoke a specific emotion, does the set overall tell a story? There is no singular required path to fulfill this section, but sets that are able to understand the type of flow audience will usually be able to best understand and vibe with are a plus.

DJ Block

If you are selected as a DJ for 2025 and need a room, we will send you information to book in the DJ block. Booking details will follow once you have been confirmed.

And… GO!!!

Thank you so much for your interest in DJing for Vancoufur 2025! We are incredibly excited to hear your demos and we’re absolutely stoked set sail with you! We’re looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces this coming March! GOOD LUCK!

If you have any questions email our DJ coordinator at [email protected] or join our discord or telegram for assistance.

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