LAS VEGAS TO HOST INTERNATIONAL DJ COMPETITION

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is delighted to announce its inaugural World DJ competition as part of a campaign to position Las Vegas as the ‘new spin city'.

The Vegas Spin-Off competition will be judged by a panel of international DJ superstars and influencers. The grand prize winner will be awarded with a guest appearance opening for a renowned DJ at a legendary Las Vegas nightclub and a complete home recording studio. The submission deadline is 29 August 2011.
The Vegas Spin-Off aims to detect and promote new talents to the North American DJ scene by inviting aspiring DJs to submit a remixed track displaying their finest turntable skills. As well as guest residency to open at one of the world's most coveted nightclubs the Vegas Spin-Off champion will be rewarded with a $10,000 in-home recording studio and $1,500 in PUMA footwear, apparel and accessories. Amateur spinners will be able to listen, share and learn how to enter online at www.facebook.com/lasvegas.

Between 30 August and 6 September 2011, the public will have one week to vote on all qualified submissions. Five finalists chosen by the celebrity judges will be grouped with the top two public voted finalists. These seven lucky finalists will receive round-trip air transportation and accommodation in Las Vegas for themselves and a guest and will compete live in the Vegas Spin-Off finals. The grand prize winner will be announced on 20 September 2011.

Over the past decade, Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, has become increasingly involved in the electronic dance music scene. This has been supported by a wealth of super-DJs visiting the city including Kaskade, David Guetta, LMFAO, Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, DJ Vice who have established residencies, and its hosting of the Electric Daisy Festival, a global dance festival, which took place in the city for the first time this year in June.
From an economic standpoint, the impact of electronic music in Las Vegas has been enormous. Many executives within the resort community credit Vegas' vibrant nightlife for helping keep the destination afloat during one of the nation's worst economic crisis to date.

Memorial Day weekend 2011 broke records at many day and nightlife venues: Encore Beach Club sold out all three days, well over 3,500 people passed through the doors daily. Such record-breaking was the norm over the weekend at many hot spots dotting the famed boulevard. It's a trend that's predicted to continue throughout the summer as it did last year.

"Las Vegas has always been known for its entertainment and, in recent years, has evolved into a top destination for some of the biggest DJ names from around the globe," said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "Resident DJs and major music headliners have become part of the Vegas experience and continue to give our visitors another great reason to visit."
"Las Vegas has the ability to create venues specifically designed for the electronic dance music genre," said Jason Strauss of TAO Group, which operates Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub, TAO Asian Bistro, Nightclub and Beach and LAVO Italian Restaurant and Nightclub in Las Vegas. "Superior sound and lighting systems and overall club design provide these world class DJs and their fans an unforgettable experience."

For more information about the Vegas Spin-Off, or to enter the DJ contest, please visit www.VisitLasVegas.com/spinoff, www.facebook.com/lasvegas or www.indabamusic.com/vegasspinoff.