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DJ COMPETITION

The Bill Carroll Foundation, Producers of this competition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating, empowering, and guiding musicians and Disc Jockeys — including youth, veterans, and anyone with a disability. Our programming includes music-based accessibility initiatives, mobile recording outreach, and emerging technology such as the ImmersiVest, a sensory-feedback vest that allows individuals to feel music and sound in therapeutic and inclusive ways.

 

Overview
 

ImmersiBeats is a multi-round DJ competition combining online submissions with a live semifinal and final event. The competition is a family-friendly, community-focused fundraising event presented by the Bill Carroll Foundation with grand prizes from Pioneer Pro DJ and more!
 

Eligibility
 

Open to DJs of all ages

  • Amateur and professional DJs are eligible

  • Open-format competition – all genres allowed

  • DJs may only compete once per competition cycle

  • DJs must have the legal right to perform and submit mixes

 

DJs Under 18:

  • Must have written parental or guardian consent

  • Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the live semifinal/final event


Entry & Submission Fees
 

  • Initial submission is FREE

  • DJs accepted into the Preliminary Round must pay a $25 submission fee

  • The fee secures the DJ’s spot and activates voting eligibility

  • Fees are non-refundable

  • Failure to pay by the deadline results in forfeiture of the spot

 

How ImmersiBeats Works

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  • Submit Your Mix

    • Recorded DJ submissions open to Under 18 and 18+ competitors

  • Online Rounds

    • Judges + audience voting determine who advances

  • Live Semifinals / Finals

    • Top DJs perform live in two age brackets

    • Finalists compete for the title in each bracket

  • Champions Crowned

    • One Under 18 winner and one 18+ winner

  • Afterparty

    • Guest judge DJ set to close the night

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ImmersiBeats Timeline

DJ Competition on a stage full of lighting and speakers, performing in front of a crowd wi

The DJ Competition for a Cause

DJs Compete. Everyone Wins.

August 8th, 2026

Semifinals / Finals

Top DJs from each age bracket compete live on stage in a high-energy showcase. Each DJ performs a 10-minute set, followed by real-time feedback from judges. Audience voting opens during deliberation, giving fans a voice in who advances. Finalists return to battle for the title in their bracket, where judges and the crowd help determine the champions.

May 1, 2026

DJ Applications Close

Application window closes and all submissions are locked.

May 10, 2026

Preliminaries Begin

Preliminary DJs announced and prelim submission window opens.

June 1, 2026

Preliminary Online Voting Opens

Public online voting opens for the prelim round.

June 15, 2026

Prelim Judging Begins

Voting closes and internal scoring and judging is completed.

June 21, 2026

Quarterfinalists Selected

Quarterfinalists finalized and announced; prep instructions distributed.

June 22, 2026

Quarterfinals Begin

Quarterfinal round begins and new submissions are collected.

July 26, 2026

Quarterfinal Judging Begins

Voting closes and judges finalize quarterfinal scores.

Aug 1, 2026

Semifinalists Selected

Semifinalists announced with a one-week preparation period.

May 2, 2026

Preliminary DJs Selected

Applications reviewed and DJs selected to advance into the preliminaries.

July 11, 2026

Quarterfinal Online Voting Opens

Public voting opens for quarterfinals.

Apr 1, 2026

DJ Applications Open

DJ applications go live and internal application review begins.

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540.300.1880

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