Picture by Pioneer Unit's awesome Spo0ky
There's a reason why there are so many musical odes to the DJ. Think "last night a DJ saved my life" or "God is a DJ" or "Thank you Mr DJ" for using Lifebuoy soap. No, we're kidding about that last one. We have a lot of love for mam'Yvonne. Anyway, the South African leg of the Red Bull Thre3style competition will take place at the Alex Theatre in Braamfontein on 23 June. No, it's not some kinky way to get you off or give you wings - get your mind out of the bedroom.
Actually, it's a worldwide DJ competition that was started 5 years ago in Drake and Eternia's home country but is now in its third year as an international event. It tests spinners on technical ability as well as badassness. That's an actual word, don't question it. It's called Thre3style because all the DJs have to choose a minimum of three genres or styles that they will use to showcase their talents in 15-minute rounds.
Judged by a panel that includes the legendary DJ Ready D, Richard The III and Kid Fonque, the South African DJs that will participate include DJ Raiko (pictured), Fletcher, Das Kapital, Redwood, Switch, Soosh, Tha Cutt and White Nite. Don't ask us why no female DJs are in the mix. Whoever wins will walk away with the title and the opportunity to represent South Africa in the world finals in Chicago later this year.
The Jozi event will be hosted by Tumi Molekane. We're not sure why Red Bull has decided to use musicians as hosts in their events when there's actual presenters who can do great jobs too but that's a post for another day. Tickets are R70 at the door and the judges will also play their own sets once the king of the decks is crowned.
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