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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
IDA World Online Scratch Battle to Begin Next Month
The 2016 IDA World Online Scratch Battle will begin in early November, according to the International DJ Association. It will take place in advance of the IDA World DJ Championships, which are scheduled for December 3 in Krakow, Poland.
The online competition will be open to turntablists who live in the following countries:
Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, USA, and UK.
DJs who do not live in those countries will have a chance to participate as a wild card.
Stay tuned for additional details and watch DJ IQ’s winning routine for 2015 below.
Related: Watch DJ QBert’s Showcase at the IDA World DJ Championships
