Van Isle DJ Competition

Mt. Eliah and The Downbeat bring you an event like no other. Where DJ’s are cultivated, invested in, and pushed to evolve. Where all genres come together in an effort to promote beats, vibe, and culture. An event that will help shape the Victoria electronic music scene.

Come support local and surrounding area DJ’s at The Downbeat as they show their love for music and compete for a chance to win it all.

Through our panel of judges made up from members of almost every major event promotion group on the island, Industry professionals and Accomplished music producers.

The top 16 candites will be picked to compete.
The competition will be judged on 3 categories:
Creativity, Technical ability and crowd support.

1st place prize package:
Set at Pachena Bay Music Festival
1 year monthly residency at The Downbeat
DJ lessons to up your game
Music production lessons
DJ set at The Waverly
DJ set w/ Dubversified Culture
DJ set w Footwork Entertainment
Swag from Mindgarden
Equipment rental from What Sound!
$1000 Cash
2nd and 3rd place prize packages as well!
Huge thanks to our sponsors:
Mt. Eliah
The Downbeat
Pachena Bay Music Festival
Salty Hearts Festival
Mindgarden
Dubversified Culture
What Sound
Footwork Entertainment.