BASSBOSS has announced the winners of the 2023 DJX Show UpnXt DJ Contest, a social media video challenge for aspiring youth DJs who now have the opportunity to showcase their skills at DJX’23 at the Atlantic City Hard Rock Hotel in August.
DJ Dillion (Dillon Jordan, 17) took the top spot as the challenge winner based upon his material choices and style. At eight years old, DJ Dillion asked his parents to get him a DJ controller and ever since has been dedicated to learning his craft. He has now been DJing for nine years, and in addition to winning the UPnXt Challenge, he has won numerous other contests, including the 2020 We Are Hip-Hop DJ Battle and the 2021 CLT DJ Battle.
DJ Giz and DJ EliT (Franklin Burch, 12 and Elijah Thomas, 14) secured second and third place, respectively. The winner will receive a VIP trip to Atlantic City, NJ, including an all-access pass to DJX’23. Further, all three winners get to perform a DJ set at the BASSBOSS “Demolition Room” and floor booth during DJX’23.
“We are thrilled to congratulate DJ Dillion, DJ Giz, and DJ EliT for their remarkable talent in the UpnXt challenge,” says Lian Amber, CEO of BASSBOSS. “Their skills, dedication and passion for music have shone through, and we cannot wait to witness their sets at DJX’23! These young DJs are the future of the industry, and we are proud to provide them with this opportunity to shine.”
The UPnXt DJ Contest was a collaboration between BASSBOSS and the #NoChaser International Kidz DJ Cafe, a self-funded organization that provides a space for children to learn and grow through music and art programs. Located in Philadelphia, the Kidz Cafe aims to educate youth on the art of DJing, aspects of DJ history and culture, and running a successful entertainment business. Participating youth DJs have various opportunities at local radio stations and venues, including corporate events, large social gatherings, and weddings.
All contestants of the contest will also be performing at a Silent Disco party on Tuesday evening in the BASSBOSS demo room as well as Immolakee Studio B at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City from 6 to 8 pm and all day on Wednesday, August 9 at the BASSBOSS booth #503 on the floor of the trade show.
