March 22 , 2025 | Tokyo, Japan | Team RJHH
The most prestigious global DJ competition, the DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS, is about to write a new chapter in its history by arriving in Japan in October 2025, DMC40 TOKYO – October 2025. This historic event will mark the first time this iconic competition will be held in Asia on its 40th anniversary.
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A Legacy of 40 Years of Excellence
Founded in 1985 in London, the DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS was born from the belief that “DJs are at the heart of tomorrow’s music. This competition has revealed exceptional talents who have revolutionized the global music scene for four decades: DJ Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A-Trak, collaborator with Armand Van Helden and Dave1 of Chromeo. DJ CRAZE is a DMC legend with his historic triple win and emblematic figure of bass music. Hudson Mohawke from the prestigious British label WARP. Cashmere Cat and many other artists have conquered the international scene.
The Japanese championship began in 1990 and quickly established itself as a breeding ground for exceptional talent: DJ KENTARO, the first Asian world champion in 2002 with the highest score in DMC history; DJ IZOH and DJ YUTO, pillars of the Japanese hip-hop scene; DJ RENA, who broke the record for youngest champion at just 12 years old; and DJ Matsunaga of the group Creepy Nuts, who recently ignited Tokyo Dome in front of nearly 50,000 spectators. This rich history makes Japan a natural choice for hosting the first Asian edition of the DMC World Championships.
DMC40 TOKYO – October 2025: Registrations Are Open
Qualifications for the Japanese championship have already begun. This year, two new categories have been added: SCRATCH BATTLE, a competition dedicated to scratch techniques, and THE OPEN, a category that highlights mixing skills and musical storytelling.
These competitions will determine who will represent Japan at the world championship and who will have the chance to compete for the title of best DJ in the world. The arrival of the DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS in Japan marks a pivotal moment for DJ culture in Asia. This anniversary edition promises to propel a new wave of innovation in turntablism, with Japan as the epicenter of a movement that will radiate worldwide. The “Technics DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIP 2025” and the “DMC JAPAN DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 supported by Technics” are shaping up to be must-attend events for all enthusiasts of DJ culture and electronic music. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see history being written and discover the future talents who will shape the future of music.
