Clash of the Titans

As part of SMF, we’re hosting the legendary Clash of the Titans battle —an international scratch competition established in 2020. Each participant has one minute to showcase their skills on the ones and twos. Don’t miss this epic showdown in Berlin!

Schedule

We will hold the pre-elimination on Friday, July 18 at 10 PM, and the finals on Saturday, July 19 on the main stage at the House of Music.

Rules

Showcase style, vinyl only on turntables and a mixer. Competitors perform a 1 minute Scratch routine for the elimination round. Judges choose their top 8 DJs to advance to the final round. 8 finalists perform a 2 minute Scratch routine. Judges decide the top 3.

Hardware

In order to ensure a fair and seamless competition experience, every competitor will have the opportunity to perform on identical equipment. The set up consists of a Pioneer turntable including JICO needles and a S11 mixer from PIONEER. To accommodate all players, each set up is available in both a left-handed and right-handed configuration.

Criteria

The jury will consider the following criteria in making their decision: musicality, fader & record performance, cleanliness, complexity, flow, timing, and creativity.

Judges

DJ ChedeRac

Alex Sonnenfeld (SMF)

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Prizes

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Registration

To finalize your registration, it is necessary to purchase a festival ticket from our shop. This ticket not only serves as confirmation of your participation, but also grants you exclusive access to all the events and activities at the festival. Enjoy the free workshops, evening events, and main venue where you can jam with fellow music enthusiasts, explore product exhibitions, and attend engaging Q&A sessions. This all-inclusive ticket ensures an unforgettable experience at the festival.

Please confirm your participation by sending a screenshot of the ticktet to alex@samplemusicfestival.com

Accommodation

Low budget hostels are: https://kiezhostel.berlin https://www.backpackerberlin.com