The world’s most legendary DJ competition returned to Europe for the first time in 26 years, and Paris witnessed history in the making! 

On October 19, 2024, the DMC Technics World Championship transformed Le Trianon into the epicenter of turntablism, where the globe’s finest DJs battled for ultimate supremacy. With Technics as the main sponsor, the SL-1210MK7 turntable took center stage, once again proving why it remains the undisputed choice of champions.

A Historic Venue, A Legendary Night

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, fans, DJs, and industry icons packed into one of Paris’ most beautiful venues to witness the biggest night in the turntable calendar. Hosted by Craze and supported by DJ Cut Killer, the event brought together national champions from across the world, each determined to claim the most prestigious title in DJing.

The Battles: Fierce, Unpredictable, and Unforgettable

DMC Classic World Championships – The Ultimate Showdown

The defending champion, DJ K-SWIZZ (New Zealand), faced an onslaught of challengers hungry for the crown, including:

DJ Shinpa (Brazil), DJ Sora (Japan), Luke Rocc (Denmark), DJ Zoken (China), DJ Ex Dee (Thailand), DJ Wall Dot (Italy), DJ Max Best (Australia), Chmielix (Poland), Simonczech (Czech Republic), DJ You (Senegal), DJ Dino (Algeria), DJ RC3 (USA), Tommy P Nuts (UK), DJ Fummy (Online Champion), DeeJay T-JR (Canada)

Winner: DJ Fly (France) – A breathtaking routine that left the judges in awe using the Sl1210Mk7 Reverse function, reclaiming the world title on home soil with an electrifying performance!

DMC Scratch World Championships – Precision Meets Creativity

The reigning champion C-TMB (Belgium) had to defend his title against an elite group of scratch assassins, including: Nelson X (Germany) DJ Strota (Czech Republic/Slovakia)

Winner: Aociz (France) – A mind-blowing display of technical mastery and innovation secured him the top spot!

DMC Battle for World Supremacy – The Most Intense Head-to-Head Battles

This category is where DJs go to war in an electrifying knockout format. DJ Topic (France) entered as the reigning champion but faced fierce opposition from: DJ Raylan (Brazil) and DJ Nolli (Japan)

Winner: DJ K-SWIZZ (New Zealand) – Proving his dominance once again, he outperformed all challengers to claim the Supremacy title!

Special Performances & Showcases

The night wasn’t just about competition—it was a full-scale celebration of turntablism, featuring legendary showcases and battles that had the crowd roaring:

Crazy B (Birdy Nam Nam) – A masterclass in live performance.

Rahzel vs Eklips – A beatbox battle for the ages.

Wojtek – A 10-year retrospective on Rap Contenders Anthology.

Cut Killer vs DJ Fly – A clash of titans on the decks.

Dee Nasty vs Bob Sinclar – A battle of two French legends.

Surprise Guests – that had the audience on their feet!

To top it off, the DMC Hall of Fame inducted the greatest legends of French turntablism, honoring their contributions to DJ culture.

Looking Ahead: DMC World Final 2025 – Tokyo

The journey doesn’t stop here. The next DMC World Final will take place in Tokyo at the beginning of October 2025, promising another year of innovation, raw talent, and mind-blowing performances.

Technics remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of DJing, ensuring that turntablists worldwide have the best tools to elevate their craft and inspire future generations.

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the champions, the culture, and the future of turntablism!