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deadmau5 & Beatsource Partner for Creative DJ Competition Around New Single “Pomegranate”
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Starting now for the next two weeks, DJs from across the globe will have the ability to demonstrate their skills in the new “Pomegranate DJ Challenge” presented by deadmau5 and Beatsource.
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This worldwide competition is taking place to find the most creative adaption of the new single “Pomegranate” by deadmau5 and The Neptunes. Out of the pool of entries, three winners will be selected for an assortment of prizes. The first place grand prize winner will receive a $2,000 Apple gift card, and all three winners will win a 1-year subscription to Beatsource LINK. This subscription allows DJs to easily access and download performance-ready versions of songs to put a unique spin on a track.
The guidelines state that all participants must film themselves getting creative with the track “Pomegranate” in a special DJ performance video. Each contestant is encouraged to mix and manipulate the track in a way that best shows their own style and skill. The options are limitless and the competition will no doubt be tough!
How to Enter:
To officially enter, post a video of yourself on Instagram DJing in a unique way with “Pomegranate” by deadmau5 and The Neptunes The video must be 60 seconds or less and you must tag @beatsourceofficial, @deadmau5, and include the hashtag #PomegranateDJChallange in your post. Entries can be sent in until July 8th at 11:59 p.m. PT. Each submission will be judged on creativity by the Beatsource team, and Beatsource and deadmau5 will announce the winner on July 15th.
“We are thrilled to partner with deadmau5 and the mau5trap team for a track that is funky and uplifting. Beatsource is the perfect platform for the DJ community to express their creativity and share their talents which is what we’re all about.” -Beatsource Chief Content Officer, Edwin “DJ Phenom” Paredes
After creating technology that has sparked a new era for DJs, Beatsource, the music streaming service for open format DJs (created by Beatport and the world’s largest promotional record pool, DJcity) has recently put out their Beatsource LINK technology. Regardless of the gig, the Beatsource LINK technology is reliable and convention for easy integration with Rekordbox to allow instant access to hit tracks across every big genre.
Beatsource LINK also has a reputation for their Offline Performance Mode feature, which provides the tool of storing up to 100 songs in a locker to be used even when an internet connection is not present. Now, any kind of DJ can create, build, and manage their own playlists on Beatsource.com and not worry about a strong WIFI connection during their set. This groundbreaking Online Performance Mode has reduced the need for DJs to download music while still maintaining a professional and essential streaming solution.
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Ciara Graves AKA DJ and producer, Graveheart, is a dedicated Writer and Editor for The Nocturnal Times. After recently graduating from Elon University with a BS in Music Production & Recording Arts, she is working towards reaching new heights in her music career. Between her experiences as an artist and working in the industry behind the scenes, she aims to bring her unique creativity into any environment.

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