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ORLANDO'S DJ SUMMIT 2026 – BEYOND THE BOOTH

Welcome to the Orlando's DJ Summit 2026, Beyond The Booth where the Sunshine State's hottest DJs, promoters, producers & artists come together to share their expertise, showcase their skills, and shape the future of the industry.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
SAVE THE DATE

If you thought the last two years were crazy… Year 3 is on a whole different level.

4 Official DJ Battles

This year we're bringing FOUR high-energy DJ competitions to the stage.

🎧 Scratch Battle – Who really has the hands?

🎚 Blend Battle – Show us your transitions & creativity

🎛 Turntablist / Technical Battle – Tricks. Precision. Performance

💿 Selector Battle – Who can really party rock? (VINYL ONLY)

Calling All DJs, Producers & Artists

The Orlando's DJ Summit is built for creators and culture leaders.

🔥 DJs
🎤 Artists
🎛 Producers

🎓 DJ Workshops
🗣 DJ Panels
🎙 Artist Panels
🏆 Awards
⚔ DJ Battles
🎟 Raffles & Giveaways
🎉 Official After Party

This is where the culture connects.

🚨 Vendors • Sponsors • Manufacturers

Do you have DJ gear, software, apparel, or services?

Come showcase your products in front of a room full of DJs, creatives, tastemakers, and industry decision-makers.

This is your opportunity to:

✅ Demo new equipment
✅ Build brand awareness
✅ Network directly with your audience
✅ Be part of the movement shaping Orlando’s DJ culture

Vendor and sponsor opportunities are available now.

Secure your spot early.

The Movement Continues

If you missed the last two summits…

Don’t make that mistake again.

The Orlando DJ Summit 2026 is set to be the BIGGEST DJ Summit to hit the city.

We’re bringing the culture together:

Education.
Competition.
Networking.
Celebration.

All in one powerful experience.

This Isn’t Just an Event, It’s a Movement.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

1) Headline Sponsor - $5,000

BRANDING ON ALL EVENT MARKETING MATERIALS (FLYERS, POSTER, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA & SCREEN PROJECTOR DURING EVENT)
FULL PAGE AD ON RESPECT THE DJ MAGAZINE
MAIN LOBBY LOGO RIGHTS ON TV.
OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE PRODUCTS AT THE EVENT
SHOUT-OUT ON PODCAST FOR 4 EPISODES (RESPECT THE DJ'S PODCAST)
COMMERCIAL FEATURED ON PODCAST (RESPECT THE DJ'S PODCAST)
LOGO ON PROMO SHIRTS
ACCESS TO THE ATTENDEE LIST

2) Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

BRANDING ON SELECT EVENT MARKETING MATERIALS (FLYERS, POSTER & WEBSITE)
HALF PAGE AD ON RESPECT THE DJ MAGAZINE
OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE PRODUCTS AT THE EVENT
SHOUT-OUT ON 2 PODCAST EPISODES (RESPECT THE DJ'S PODCAST)
ACCESS TO THE ATTENDEE LIST

3) Product Sponsor - $1,500

BRANDING ON THE EVENT MARKETING MATERIALS (FLYERS, POSTERS AND WEBSITE)
QUARTER PAGE AD ON RESPECT THE DJ MAGAZINE
SHOUT-OUT ON 1 PODCAST EPISODES (RESPECT THE DJ'S PODCAST)
ACCESS TO THE ATTENDEE LIST

For more sponsor information:

Contact Name: Felix Cruz
Phone Number: 407.376.9644
Email Address: orlandodjsummit@gmail.com or respectthedjspodcast@gmail.com

Vendor options are available.

Benefits: - Increased brand awareness - Networking opportunities with industry professionals - Access to a targeted audience of DJs, Producers and Artists - Brand alignment with a premier industry event.

Food :

Fee: $250

What's included?

(4) General Admission Tickets

Merchandise:

[Indoor Booth Only]

Fee: $150

(1) Draped 6' table and (2) chairs

(2) General Admission Tickets

Food Vendor must provide copy of insurance, own fire extinguisher and power supplies.

Tickets

SCRATCH BATTLE RULES

TOP 16 & TOP 8 ROUNDS
. ONE ROUND PER DJ
24 BARS USING A LOOPER
(QUESTION & ANSWER FORMAT)
DJ 1 SCRATCHES FOR 8 BARS
DJ 2 RESPONDS WITH 8 BARS
REPEAT FOR 2 TOTAL ROUNDS

FINAL 4
TWO ROUNDS PER DJ
24 BARS ON A LOOPER
(QUESTION & ANSWER FORMAT)
8 BARS EACH PER DJ PER ROUND

FINAL 2 - CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
TWO ROUNDS PER DJ
24 BARS USING A LOOPER
QUESTION & ANSWER STYLE
DJ 1 SCRATCHES FOR 8 BARS
DJ 2 RESPONDS WITH 8 BARS
REPEAT FOR 2 ROUNDS

TIE BREAKER
A TIE-BREAKER ROUND
WILL BE CONDUCTED
USING THE SAME FORMAT
IF NECESSARY.

TURNTABLIST / TECHNICAL BATTLE
TRICKS. PRECISION. PERFORMANCE
SCRATCH, PARAGRAPH, WORDPLAY, BODY TRICKS, MIXING,
STAGE PRESENCE, TECHNICALITY, CROWD RESPONSE.
NOTE: Your routine must demonstrate a strong blend of techniques with balance and originality. The Turntablist Technical Battle is designed to showcase elite DJ craftsmanship, emphasizing precision, creativity, and musicality. This is not a party-style battle—it is a technical competition focused on advanced DJ skills.

ONLINE PRELIMINARY ROUND
SUBMIT A 3-MINUTE ROUTINE - MUST FOLLOW strong blend of techniques with balance and originality.
Submission Deadline: June 1st 2026 submit battle routine to orlandodjsummit.com
FINALS
6 DJS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE ONLINE PRELIMS
EACH FINALIST WILL PERFORM ONE 7-MINUTE ROUTIN
ELIGIBILITY
• OPEN TO ALL AGES
• SOLO COMPETITORS ONLY (NO TEAMS]
• MUST BE Must Be Proficient In Turntablism
• LIMTED slots
EQUIPMENT RULES
PROVIDED BY EVENT
• (2) TURNTABLES
• MIXER
• STANDARD SOUND SYSTEM
ALLOWED
• PERSONAL CONTROL VINYL / LAPTOPS / NEEDLES OR PHASE
NOT ALLOWED
• PRE-RECORDED MIXES
• SYNC BUTTON (STRICTLY PROHIBITED)
• EXTERNAL PRODUCERS OR ASSISTANCE DURING BATTLE

SELECTOR BATTLE
TWO DJS WILL BATTLE IT OUT IN A HIGH-OCTANE, LIVE-PERFORMANCE
SHOWDOWN-EACH BRINGING THEIR BEST MIXES, BEATS, AND PARTY-ROCKING
ENERGY TO THE STAGE ONLY USING VINYL & MICOPHONE. ONE WILL EMERGE
VICTORIOUS.
WHO CAN REALLY PARTY ROCK? (VINYL ONLY)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
THIS BATTLE IS ANALOG ONLY. WE WILL PROVIDE TURNTABLES & MIXER
(2 - TECHNICS TURNTABLES & MIXER)
ALL DJS MUST COME PREPARED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
VINYL (12 IN OR 7 IN)
NEEDLES & REPLACEMENT NEEDLES
SLIPMATS AND HEADPHONES.
ALL COMPETITIVE GEAR MUST BE READY AND FUNCTIONING DAY-OF COMPETITION.

Blend Battle

Summit by email to ORLANDODJSUMMIT@GMAIL.COM 2-3 mins blends. Give us at least 2 blends.

2 DJ'S will go head to head live at the Orlando's DJ Summit 2026.

Submission Deadline: June 1st 2026

What’s NOT Allowed

Pre-made mixes or edits doing all the work

Pressing play and letting tracks ride too long

Ghost mixing (not actually controlling the mix)

Using someone else’s routine without originality

Time Limits Qualifiers / submissions: 3–5 minutes

Technical Requirements:

These battles are analog and digital friendly besides SELECTOR BATTLE . All DJs must come prepared with the following:

All mixer drivers installed and updated.

Computers charged to at least 60%.

Replacement needles (if using analog turntables).

Phase users must be fully charged and calibrated.

Slipmats and headphones.

USB thumb drives with battle files (if needed).

All competitive gear must be ready and functioning day-of competition.

The Art of Noise

by Darrin "B-SIDE" Young

Join industry veteran Darrin “B-SIDE” Young of B-SIDE Consulting, LLC for an engaging and informative workshop that takes you on a practical journey through live sound and event production. In this session, you’ll learn how to properly position and configure speakers for a variety of event spaces to achieve the best possible sound. The workshop will also cover the “5 W’s” of production—essential principles that help DJs and event professionals plan and execute successful events.

Participants will explore the fundamentals of bass management, including recommended crossover settings that help optimize system performance. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest wireless audio technologies, allowing you to experience and evaluate what works best for your setup and workflow.

Elevate your Brand

By Wagner "DJ Frikkiao" Mateo

DJ Frikkiao (Wagner Mateo) is a nightlife pioneer, DJ, and digital media entrepreneur with deep roots in the New Jersey party scene. He is the creator of Fiesta Caliente—one of the hottest nightlife movements in NJ history—running high-energy events up to five nights a week and shaping a generation of Latin nightlife culture.

Expanding his footprint to Miami, he is also the producer of Tropicalísimo, the annual Latin Billboard pre-party, bringing together artists, influencers, and industry leaders for one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year.

Beyond the DJ booth, Frikkiao is the founder of Digital Buzz Media and host of the Acapella Podcast, where he leads authentic, unfiltered conversations with creators, artists, and everyday individuals—centered on growth, resilience, and real-life experiences.

His career spans far beyond music, including appearances on reality TV, production of fashion shows, and large-scale event curation. His influence even crossed into mainstream music culture with a shoutout in “Noche de Sexo” by Romeo Santos—cementing the “Frikkiao” name in Latin nightlife history.

From New Jersey to Miami and beyond, DJ Frikkiao continues to merge entertainment, branding, and storytelling into unforgettable experiences.

Jose "DJ Freefall" Santiago

Ableton Materclass

JoinJose "DJ Freefall" Santiago for an exclusive Ableton Masterclass designed for DJs, producers, and music creators looking to elevate their skills. Whether you’re just getting started or already deep in the game, this hands-on workshop will break down the essentials and advanced techniques inside Ableton.

From DJ To Label Owner

John R. "Jaymob" Noone

Step beyond the decks and into ownership.

In this hands-on workshop, John R. "Jaymob" Noone breaks down how to build your own independent label and release music on vinyl—from the ground up. This “show & tell” session gives you a real-world blueprint covering branding, funding, working with established artists, and executing a professional rollout.

Learn how to structure your label, pay and collaborate with artists, manage releases, and bring a full wax project to life—from concept to pressing.

Walk away with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create, own, and release your music your way.

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