Welcome To The JAM 2023!

Are you ready to witness the future of the DJ world? JAM is here to provide a platform for talented young DJs aged 17 and under to showcase their skills and creativity in front of an enthusiastic audience. As a non-profit organization, the AM Project empowers youth to explore their creativity through digital art and music, while instilling values and skills they can use in school and throughout life. By launching a competition like JAM, we aim to amplify the voices and talents of the next generation, encouraging them to chase their dreams and make their mark on the music scene.

Don’t miss this electrifying event! Sign up now and be a part of a thrilling journey that celebrates young talent and ignites the passion for music in everyone.

Date:
Thursday – June 15, 2023
6:00 pm – 7:30pm
Location:
Picks Bar: 4553 N Loop 1604 W #1101, San Antonio, TX 78249
Tickets:

  • Advance Tickets: 17 and Under: $10.00 / 18+: $15.00 (till June 14th)
  • Tickets At the Door: 17 and under $15.00 / 18+: $20.0
  • 21+ to drink

Competition / Battle Information:

  • FREE Entry to compete in JAM
    Participating Youth DJ will receive 2 admission for parents or guardians.
  • Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
  • Eligible DJs can sign up by filling out the ENTER THE COMPETITION form on this page.
  • A parent or guardian will need to complete the online registration and be present the day of the event.

Competition Info:

  • Ages 8-17
  • Solo, head to head competition.
  • 1 round, 4 minute set.
  • Participants are required to bring headphones and music (laptop or USB drive).
  • Participants must be present 30 minutes before competition.
  • Sets must consist of clean music with no profanity or profane messaging.
  • Djs will perform on a XDJ-XZ and will need to bring music on a Rekordbox optimized flash drive or laptop with compatible software.

Judging Criteria:

Musicality:

  • Creative Interpretation of their set
  • DJs set tone and structure
  • Variation / Creativity: Use of multiple genres, multiple tempos, engaging samples, effects, or clever transitions.

Technical Abilities:

  • Ability to mix / blend songs together smoothly
  • Sensitivity to music: maintain volume levels
  • On Beat: Beat Matching

Audience Engagement:

  • Audience response
  • DJ stage presence

Competition / Battle Winners:

Each DJ will perform a 4 minute set. Once all DJs have performed the panel of judges will vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

In the event of a tie, DJs will perform an additional, unique, 2-minute set to battle for their spot in the top 3.

Enter the Competition

Sponsorship

Interested in becoming a JAM sponsor or for more information, contact louis cardenas: louis@theamproject.org or 210.527.1234
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