



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
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Amateur and professional DJs are eligible
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Open-format competition – all genres allowed
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DJs may only compete once per competition cycle
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DJs must have the legal right to perform and submit mixes
DJs Under 18:
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Must have written parental or guardian consent
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Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the live semifinal/final event
Entry & Submission Fees
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Initial submission is FREE
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DJs accepted into the Preliminary Round must pay a $25 submission fee
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The fee secures the DJ’s spot and activates voting eligibility
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Fees are non-refundable
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Failure to pay by the deadline results in forfeiture of the spot
How ImmersiBeats Works
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Submit Your Mix
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Recorded DJ submissions open to Under 18 and 18+ competitors
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Online Rounds
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Judges + audience voting determine who advances
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Live Semifinals / Finals
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Top DJs perform live in two age brackets
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Finalists compete for the title in each bracket
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Champions Crowned
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One Under 18 winner and one 18+ winner
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Afterparty
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Guest judge DJ set to close the night
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ImmersiBeats Timeline

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.







