RDUdecknology

DRUM ROLL PLEASE

2009-09-23T15:34:00.000-07:00

A massive congratulations to the one and only MARTY J!!! Decknology 2009 WINNA baby yeeyah!!!
The grand final turned out to be a stomper. Ive never seen that bar so packed. Anyone would think the the All blacks were playing!!
Marty, you were up against some of chchs finest bro. And you completly and utterly smashed that shizzle.
Your crew set a fabulous vibe, and you had the whole bar moving like a wave or something at stages there!!
Its going to be a big year for you mr. Well done.

If any one has any comments regarding the comp, this blog will be staying open. And i shall be checking it from time to time.

until next year yal, go well and we will see ya in da mix

FANTASTIC FOUR!!

2009-09-14T00:05:00.000-07:00

OK guys, the semi finalists are as follows.......

PSYMON BARNET
MARTY J
DANIMAL
CRISIS

Bring that four to the floor hey heeeey!! As a TRUE music lover, I've been open to, and fully enjoyed each and every set brought to the competition! I was starting to forget there are epic beats in so many varied genre's other than Techno prog house(I'm and avid lover) !!!!! Oh Jeebus!!!! So big ups to setting me straight and smacking that opinion out me!
So yeya, big ups to each and every one of you that came along and was part of the competition.

Decknology competition to me is about the best a talented DJ can do with the thirty minutes they got that night. And who ever pulls finger on the night, and smashes those thirty minutes, in my mind, wins. know what I'm saying. I don't for one minute pretend to think its a reflection of how one is in general in the art of dj'n.

So yeya, I'm hoping and asking all crew and whanu come down and support these geezas on Friday. The more the merrier.
And don't let their cool calm and collected demeanor's fool you! There are most definitely butterflies fluttering around, inside the boys tummies! WORD!

ON THE NIGHT

Id like it if you guys could arrive at the dux at 8pm or before. With tunage and ya crew ready to cut some shapes on that d foor. ready to go yo!!
I'm gonna pull the names outta a hat for the time slots. Be there or be.... well.......be square (and outta the comp)
Tea Baggers are gonna be in the mix from 7.45pm. You DONT wanna miss these dudes a. Farkin Funny. And Phat of course.
any questions just holla guys!

Wub wub

Round one over rover

2009-09-06T00:08:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. Night two was a completely different kettle of fish! Drum and Bass in ya face! Ha! A very close semi final, MARTY J kickin it in the end.

Well done bro, you set was full of energy, and good vibes. So nice to see djs enjoying themselves! A lot of supporters were there for you.

Its great to see so many friends and families coming down for the djs.

Next week it all kicks off again. Be sure to come a long and check it out
wub wub wub

WHAT NOW..

2009-09-04T16:18:00.000-07:00

Sup! Yeeeeeharrrrrr, Cat finals are well under way!
Last night Four Djs from Wednesdays heats smashed it out at the dux de lux.
Big ups to all you boys! You had a nice wee d floor going there! Yal even got me up cutting shapes. And yet again, crew at the dux loving the new fresh tunes being brought to the venue.

Bravo PSYMON BARNET, You frikkin smashed it boy! Was a great experience watching the crowd go to putty in your hands! KA PAI!!!

The bar has been set high for both tonight and next weekends antics. Be sure to come down to the dux tonight for a dose of dub step and d&b with some of chur churs rising up and comings.

wub wub wub

Something to think about....

2009-08-29T02:38:00.000-07:00

HOW JUDGING WORKS:

Judging will be marked out of a total of 50. There are 5 different category with each category scored out of 10. The categorys are as follows:

GAIN CONTROL - Judge will be looking for the following...Volume control during mixing, fading in and out of track...using the mixer as a tool.

BEAT MIXING - A basic but fundamental technique for many genres-but not all. Points will be added for speed change or interesting pitch control. Points will be taken away for galloping or heaven forbid-the train wreck.

TURNTABLISM - Turntablism will be scored on any additional physical technique used to enhance the mix. Not having any doesn't mean you will score low - it really depends on appropriate use...

THE MUSIC - We will be looking at how your set flows. Beginning or end of the set. Any unusual selections that give your performance another edge or create dynamic in the set.

X FACTOR - Stage presence...energy and enthusiasm...original material...MC along for the ride...thing like that. OH!! BLING BABY YEYA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quarter Finals at the dux.....

2009-08-29T01:56:00.000-07:00

Quarter Final 1. Friday 4th September

8.45pm Subminimal
9.20pm Anikin
9.55pm Psymon Barnet
10.30pm KAL

Quarter Final 2. Saturday 5th September

8.45pm Soultrader
9.20pm Grade
9.55pm D-Visioness
10.30pm Mater J

Quarter Final 3. Friday 11th September

8.45pm Subvert
9.20pm Kaz Burke
9.55pm Danimal
10.30pm Buzzy Dan

Quarter Final 4. Saturday 12th September

8.45pm Adelle
9.20pm Seb Wild
9.55pm Maximus
10.30pm Crisis

ALL QUARTER FINAL TO BE HELD AT THE DUX DE LUX!

EACH DJ SET IS THIRTY MINUTES LONG

ANY QUESTION CALL NOT TXT 021 374 107

and the moment youve all been waiting for....

2009-08-28T00:16:00.000-07:00

Sup guys. Well yet again christchurch, another night of super talent and beats. Yal had that d floor pumping!
You made it super hard for us. Special thanks to ghost. And muzz from delicious music.I appreciate your commitment and opinions to last nights antics.
Thankyou to all of the competitors. I hope you all had fun and i encourage you to continue tightening up you skills. And promoting yourselves!!!
Weather you made it through or not!!

Ok i know your all gagging for it......here go the category finalists......

WEDNESDAYS HEATS

Maximus
Crisis
Psymon Barnet
Subminimal
Anikin
KAL
Adelle
Seb Wild

THURSDAYS HEATS

Kaz Burke
Danimal
D-Visioness (respect lady)
Master J
Grade
Buzzy Dann
Subvert
Soultrader

Will post times and dates of your sets on monday
wub wub wub

heat one!

2009-08-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

Holy moly!!!! wow, last night definatley brought some uber talented dj's outa the wood work!
was well impressed by the stanard of mixing last night. And there were some phat new tracks smashed out.
And a big up to adelle, representing the wahine!! hot!
Besides those farkin monotors spaking out, everything rolled sweetly. and ismay we appreciate your patience. you shall be playing first tonight.
And last but not least, a big ups to the friends and punters who came along and supported last night. way to create an atmosphere!!!!

Demo deadline

2009-08-24T19:41:00.000-07:00

sup guys...just reminding you the deadline for best demo is this Monday the 31st. One song per act,with a max of three acts.
All the entries are in for the decknology heats. I'm super amped to see what you all bring to the table! Dust of those sneakers, get ya bling sorted and of course your posse of friends!!!!!
Good luck, and we shall see you Wednesday and Thursday!
wub wub

Just a mention re software programmes

2009-08-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

If your using software programmes like serato and traktor to help with your sets, thats all g. But NO pr-recorded mixes please.

wub wub wub

Gear Gear Gear

2009-08-23T18:59:00.000-07:00

tec jib
We supply 2 x Techics 1210s Turntables, 1 x Pioneer DJM600 Mixer, 2 x CDJs 1000 MK3, 1 x Microphone.

If you are using any other equiptment, be sure to have it installed before 8pm!!
Serious guys and gals. That means showing up and finding me, between 7.30 and 7.45pm the night of your heat/category final

wub wub emz

And here you are!!!

2009-08-23T18:32:00.000-07:00

Awesome guys n girls. cheers for getting your applications in!
GAME ON!!!!!

DECKNOLOGY HEATS SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 26th
9.00pm DJ Ginners
9.20pm Maximus
9.40pm Crisis
10.00pm Psymon Barnet
10.20pm Subminimal
10.40pm Anikin
11.00pm Adelle
11.20pm Ismay
11.40pm Seb Wild
12.00am Gomorrah
12.20am KaL
12.40am Fiend
1.00 am Chatus
1.20am Snare

THURSDAY 27th

9.00pm Jako
9.20pm DJ QP
9.40pm Kaz Burke
10.00pm Chin Kasu
10.20pm Danimal
10.40pm Green
11.00pm D-Visioness
11.20pm Master J
11.40pm Maddix
12.00am DJ Reza
12.20am Wintergreen
12.40am Grade
1.00am Buzzy Dan
1.20am Subvert
1.40am Soultrader

more prizes!!!

2009-08-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

Thought we would add some more shizzle!!!!

Panasonic nz's contribution is a pair of Technics DJ1210 headphones for the winner. And DJ1200 for the four finalists.

wub wub wub

a little bit of 2008 footage

2009-08-19T18:19:00.000-07:00

Heres a little taste of what went down last year...

did you see the prizes yal could win?!

2009-08-13T02:32:00.000-07:00

Tractor scratch pro setup thanks to rockshop
Promotion and mentor package thanks to chart
Slot at Equinox 2009 Thanks to white Elephant
Slot at Chartfest 2010 Thanks to char
Slot at Sounday 2010 Thanks to Fabel event
Friday Drive guest dj Slot on RDU9.5fm
Promotional campaign through the chart website and database thanks to chart
A sweet deal from the urban outfitters, Hunters and Collectors
Profile Shots thanks to duke mule photograpy

What cha got to loose????!!!!!!!

tec jib

2009-08-13T02:23:00.000-07:00

We supply 2 x Techics 1210s Turntables, 1 x Pioneer DJM600 Mixer, 2 x CDJs 1000 MK3, 1 x Microphone.

If you are using any other equiptment, be sure to have it installed before 8pm!! Serious guys and gals. That means showing up and finding me, between 7.45 and 8am the night of your heat/category final

wub wub emz

update

2009-08-13T02:17:00.000-07:00

Heya. Just a wee catch up on how the competition is progressing. Shot over to the dux the other day to see how the applications are going. Was great to see that allready heaps have been handed in for both comps!
Also AJ at hunters has a nice little folder getting fuller and fuller. GO GROOVERS!! The 21st is looming churchur, so shake ya booties and get those aplicaitons in! Best demo is not until the 31st
wub wub

Heats Dates

2009-08-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hey yal! Just letting you know that there is one change to the timeline on the flyer and poster thats circulating the streets now. the dates for the heats are as follows...

TUESDAY 25TH
WEDNESDAY 26TH
THURSDAY 27TH

wub wub

Something new...

2009-08-03T05:18:00.000-07:00

BEST DEMO:
RDU is pleased to announce a new competition for 2009 to showcase the best produced track or song. Entries will be judged on the overall sound quality and production values and will give consideration to composition. The winner must be part of the production, but is not limited to playing a single role ie: composer and engineer. Best Demo is NOT genre specific and proudly presented by Redbull for 2009.
There is an AWESOME prize for this one folks. Shall get a list of those out into cyber space very soon
wub wub

Step by step to entering the comp

2009-08-03T02:11:00.000-07:00

Sup homies. Entry forms are now out and about in our fine city, and on line...
STEP 1: Pop up and grab an application off us in da real at the studio. Upstairs at the USCA building 90 Ilam Road. Or if like me, universities scare the bejebuss out of you (all that higher learning); check out the top of this page. Click and simply download the entry form muy rapido styles.

STEP 2: Print that sucker out, or roll into tubular form and carry with you out the studio door and down the stairs to the car park.

STEP 3: Fill it out. I recommend blue bic flic. But whatever. I hear their made in France now days anyway :D
Now, last year I really appreciated the bio’s some of you cool cats prepared. There is a small section on the application, but please feel free to attach any information at all. You know, things like when you first got into djing. Your musical inspirations. What clubs/gigs or mates parties you’ve been playing at. Even star signs and hobbies! Hang on a minute emz, this is Christchurch’s hottest d.j comp. Not some lamo classifieds! Scrap the last bit about hobbies and star signs LOL.

STEP 4: Post that bad boy back to us at RDU98.5fm, PO BOX 31244, Ilam, CHCH.
Or, whilst getting some dope threads to wear for the comp, drop it into Hunters and Collectors, 235 High St.
Or, go grab a beer at the Dux and chill. Leave it with the friendly bar staff.

STEP 5: Let your crew know you’ve entered. The more support and peeps on the nights the better. Last years energy from friends and family was as electric and eclectic as the music.

It’s that easy, wub wub wub

a little more jive

2009-08-02T18:57:00.000-07:00

Afternoon all! Hope your weekend was as enjoyable as mine! Lots of sun thanks Christchurch!! Wanted to remind you fine folks that this blog is here to help answer any questions you might have about the upcoming gigs. I’m checking this site regularly so hit me up on anything. (However, please refrain from any relationship issues or what shall I do with my life advice though!)I aint sally Jessy Raphael!
Seriously though, things are well under way for a fantastic competition. Seize the day, get your application in!

update

2009-07-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

Hey hey, just a wee fill in for yal. Last week we had a launch party for decknology and roundup. A whole bunch of us hung out upstairs at the dux for a few hours. Had some yummy pizza, sunk down with a couply beers. The general vibe was that of excitement for the upcoming gigs. Hard to believe a years whipped around allready!! Sponsers seemed as amped as i am. Appreciated all who came, and cant wait to get going with these heats baby yearh!!!!!!!

decknology 09

2009-07-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

Sup homies!!! Its emz here!! woooo hoooo, I’m super excited to be on board decknology again. As we delve into the depths of winter, rdu brings you Christchurch’s hottest dj competition, guaranteed to rev up your weekends!!

Last year was a lot of fun. And if you’ve met me, you’ll know I’ve always been one to say that Christchurch has got massive talent when it comes to electronic musicians/dj's. And i was well impressed at the talent that came my way.

Competition entrant’s were all across the board. Ranging from bedroom dj's/producers, to long standing club circuit and outdoor party djs.

The energy was electric (pardon the pun!)And the crowd and i weren’t the only ones looooving the dance music that was spilling out of the bar into the courtyard!
Staff at the dux said it was refreshing to hear live electronic music in the bar.

Soooo I’m going to be your point of reference. Doing regular updates regarding the competition, interviews from last years competitors and such. Keeping you posted on what’s going on, who’s entering or any questions you’ve got for me. All that kind o malarkey! You get the picture!!
So dust off those needles, or get the scratches outa those cds gals and guys!!
ITS TIME TO GET YOUR GAME ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
luff luff emz

new sponer poo inc

2009-07-01T17:11:00.000-07:00

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