Contest Rules
Following two huge remix contests with Depeche Mode and Black Eyed
Peas, Beatport.com has teamed up with one of the world's biggest DJs
for a new producer challenge. From September 29th - November 3rd DJ
Tiësto is inviting all budding DJs and aspiring producers the chance
to remix 'Knock You Out' feat Emily Haines, taken from his new album
'Kaleidoscope'.
This is the first time that Tiësto (widely considered to be one of
the most popular DJ the world has ever seen), has made parts to one
of his original productions available to the public, and he has also
pledged to release three of the best remixes on Ultra and PIAS
Records, helping to kick start the careers of three aspiring
producers. Click here for full remix contest rules and prizes.
How to enter:
1. Sept 29 - Oct 5: Download the remix parts of 'Knocked You Out'
2. Oct 6 - Oct 19: Upload your remix to Beatportal.com/remix
3. Oct 20 - Nov 3: Cast your vote by 'spinning' your favorite remix
on Beatportal.com/remix
After a period of deliberation, the winner will be announced on or
around November 24th, 2009.
Tiësto
Grammy nominated Tiësto is undeniably one of the greatest DJ talents
of this era. Internationally recognized as one of the world's premier
DJs and producers. Tiësto has remixed fellow superstars including
Sarah McLachlan, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Yeah Yeah Yeahs,
The Killers. This album includes collaborations with ethereal greats
Sigur Rós, as well as Bloc Party, and Tegan and Sara.