Interview with the Reigning Australian DMC DJ Champion DJ Midsole |
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Hey Midsole, thanks for your time for this interview. It’s that time of year again the Australian DMC DJ Championships. You’re the reigning champ. How are you feeling about it all?
Thank you for hitting me up for an interview! I’m super pumped and excited on returning back to the Nationals in Melbourne to defend the Australian DMC title. As always, I’m keen to see what each state has prepared and see what new creative and innovative routines are lined up!
Last year saw you come out of competition retirement and win the WA Championship. How did that feel?
It felt amazing making a return last year. Dusting off the cobwebs wasn’t easy but I’m happy to know that I’ve still got it in me. It was a last minute decision that surprised a lot people but I’m glad it all worked out in the end.
You then went onto win the National Championships against some fierce competition. Were you expecting it? How did you feel on the night after your set?
Honestly, I was just stoked to be back and I didn’t expect the win at all. It was a huge achievement that I’m extremely proud of and I hope that being the first ever Solo Australian DMC Champion to come out of Western Australia has encouraged more DJs in Perth to follow in my footsteps. In the past it was a no brainer to run-a-muck and celebrate, but this time around I was so bloody exhausted after only getting 2 hours of sleep on the morning flight to Melbourne on the day of the competition. Regardless of the outcome at this year’s finals, I’ll definitely make the most out of my time in Melbourne’s night scene instead of saying nighty-night, hahaha!
What was it like competing in the Worlds? You placed 6th which is no easy feat!
The World Finals experience in London was surreal! I got to hang out with a lot of my DJ idols, meet the founder of the DMCs, Tony Prince, and most importantly showcase my abilities on stage for the entire world to see. I never thought that I’d be representing Australia, it was a huge learning experience for me and hopefully I get another chance to wave the Aussie flag this year!
Thank you for hitting me up for an interview! I’m super pumped and excited on returning back to the Nationals in Melbourne to defend the Australian DMC title. As always, I’m keen to see what each state has prepared and see what new creative and innovative routines are lined up!
Last year saw you come out of competition retirement and win the WA Championship. How did that feel?
It felt amazing making a return last year. Dusting off the cobwebs wasn’t easy but I’m happy to know that I’ve still got it in me. It was a last minute decision that surprised a lot people but I’m glad it all worked out in the end.
You then went onto win the National Championships against some fierce competition. Were you expecting it? How did you feel on the night after your set?
Honestly, I was just stoked to be back and I didn’t expect the win at all. It was a huge achievement that I’m extremely proud of and I hope that being the first ever Solo Australian DMC Champion to come out of Western Australia has encouraged more DJs in Perth to follow in my footsteps. In the past it was a no brainer to run-a-muck and celebrate, but this time around I was so bloody exhausted after only getting 2 hours of sleep on the morning flight to Melbourne on the day of the competition. Regardless of the outcome at this year’s finals, I’ll definitely make the most out of my time in Melbourne’s night scene instead of saying nighty-night, hahaha!
What was it like competing in the Worlds? You placed 6th which is no easy feat!
The World Finals experience in London was surreal! I got to hang out with a lot of my DJ idols, meet the founder of the DMCs, Tony Prince, and most importantly showcase my abilities on stage for the entire world to see. I never thought that I’d be representing Australia, it was a huge learning experience for me and hopefully I get another chance to wave the Aussie flag this year!
Anything you will change to your set or you’re working on this year to bring that fire at the Nationals and potentially the Worlds?
Taking in as much feedback as possible will definitely help me overcome my shortfalls from last year. I believe that innovation is key to moving the turntablism culture forward and there’s no better way to showcase this by utilising the combination of DVS technology and traditional turntable control and really understanding the true potential of this setup.
As you’re reigning champ, you don’t need to compete in our WA Heats. Who do you think could win this year’s Heat?
There’s a few that I’ve been keeping my eye on such as Bace Kadet and Twist. But you can never really tell what’s in store, hopefully we get a lot of new talent coming through!
What are your thoughts on the culture of turntablism and it’s place in this modern/digital driven world?
It’s continuously evolving and I love seeing new hardware such as the Rane 12s, Phase, and the Numark PT-01 portable turntable videos circling around on the internet. It’s just going to get better and better over time and encourage more people to pick up DJing and uncover their hidden talents.
Thanks again for your time. All the best for the Nationals!
You’re most welcome and I can’t wait to see what everyone has up their sleeves at this years competition!
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Taking in as much feedback as possible will definitely help me overcome my shortfalls from last year. I believe that innovation is key to moving the turntablism culture forward and there’s no better way to showcase this by utilising the combination of DVS technology and traditional turntable control and really understanding the true potential of this setup.
As you’re reigning champ, you don’t need to compete in our WA Heats. Who do you think could win this year’s Heat?
There’s a few that I’ve been keeping my eye on such as Bace Kadet and Twist. But you can never really tell what’s in store, hopefully we get a lot of new talent coming through!
What are your thoughts on the culture of turntablism and it’s place in this modern/digital driven world?
It’s continuously evolving and I love seeing new hardware such as the Rane 12s, Phase, and the Numark PT-01 portable turntable videos circling around on the internet. It’s just going to get better and better over time and encourage more people to pick up DJing and uncover their hidden talents.
Thanks again for your time. All the best for the Nationals!
You’re most welcome and I can’t wait to see what everyone has up their sleeves at this years competition!
Support one of Perth's best DJs and an overall nice guy by checking out his socials: