No DJ experience? No Problem: Your Shot, the ‘no experience required’ DJing competition lands in the US this fallThink you need years of practice, expensive gear, or insider connections to become a DJ? Well, think again. Your Shot, the DJ competition first launched in Australia 15 years ago, is heading to the US, giving complete beginners the chance to spin, learn, and perform on a global stage.

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Launching this September in Los Angeles and New York City, Your Shot aims to remove the traditional barriers of entry to DJ culture. Since 2010, the program has trained more than 12,500 participants in Australia and New Zealand, and now it’s bringing its beginner-friendly formula stateside.
“Your Shot is about giving people a platform to challenge themselves, learn the basics, build a community outside their bedrooms, and take their passion for DJing and dance music to the next level,” says Your Shot founder and CEO Steve Pillemer. “That’s what young Americans are asking for today, just like young Australians, and it’s so exciting to finally be able to answer the call.”
Participants don’t need any prior experience nor expensive gear or industry connections. Selected entrants will receive six weeks of expert DJ training, culminating in a showcase judged by industry professionals. Winners earn a coveted DJ slot “at one of the world’s top music festivals”, following in the footsteps of alumni who’ve performed at San Diego’s CRSSD, Croatia’s Hideout, Costa Rica’s BPM, and more.
The program also boasts an impressive alumni roster, including SIPPY, Tigerlily, and Go Freek. According to Your Shot, 62% of past participants now perform regular gigs. For the US launch, the initiative comes with advisory support from LP Giobbi, the trailblazing DJ and founder of FEMME HOUSE.
Registration for the inaugural US program is now open. In-person selections take place at Los Angeles’ Catch One on 13 September and New York’s Elsewhere on 20 September, with each city selecting 200 participants.
For aspiring DJs looking for their first big break, this is it: no experience required, full training provided, and a chance to take your music from your bedroom to the festival stage.
Learn more about the program at Your Shot.
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