Musicians get emotional about their instruments; DJs feel the same way about their lighting and audio gear. So, just like BB King named his favorite guitar "Lucille" and Eric Clapton played his beloved "Brownie" Stratocaster in the `70s, DJs have come up with affectionate pet names for their lighting and audio gear.
The aim of this contest is to get DJs to share some of their pet names for American DJ lighting products and American Audio gear, and recount the stories behind those names in short (3 minute or less) videos.
Entering is simple: just submit a video of no longer than 3 minutes in length, sharing the story behind your favorite American DJ or American Audio product. If you don't currently have an American DJ or American Audio product with a name, you can still enter the contest by sharing the name that you would give your dream American DJ or American Audio product if you owned it. You do not have to purchase that product to participate in this contest.
So go ahead, let your imagination run wild, and share the stories behind the names you've given (or would like to give) the cooled DJ gear around!
How The Contest Works:Contestants are invited to submit videos about the pet name they have given a specific American DJ lighting product or American Audio product. The videos, which must be 3 minutes or shorter in length, should tell the story behind how the equipment got its name.
The videos can include lighting, music and sound/visual props. All material must be in good taste. Videos with lewd or offensive material will be immediately disqualified. Videos can be up to 3 minutes in length and must represent original work by the contestant. By submitting the video, contestant warrants that the work is original and violates no copyright laws. The contestant also agrees to hold American DJ, American Audio and their agents harmless against any and all claims that may arise from the creation and distribution of contest videos.
Videos must be submitted as YouTube Video responses to DJ Brian Redd's AMERICAN DJ WHAT'S IN A NAME Contest video on his YouTube channel.
How To Enter The Contest:DJs can enter the contest through Brian Redd's You Tube channel, through the American DJ website, through links on the ADJ NewsWave e-newsletter, and through links on email blasts sent out to support the contest. Submissions must be made as YouTube video responses to Brian Redd as described above.
When The Contest Runs: December 23, 2010 through January 25, 2011
The Prizes:First Place -- winner will receive one (1) new (top secret) still unannounced version of the American Audio VMS4 Digital MIDI Work Station (it won't be officially introduced until the January 2011 NAMM Show), one (1) soon to be released VMS4 Soft Case from Arriba Cases, one (1) American DJ Revo Rave, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points.
Second Prize -- One (1) soon to be released American DJ Spherion Tri LED, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points.
Third Prize -- One (1) American DJ Jelly Dome, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points.
Fourth Prize -- One (1) American Audio HP900 professional headphone, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points.
Here are the Official Rules of the "American DJ What's In A Name" Contest
Eligibility -- The contest is open to anyone in the world. Contestants must have a YouTube account to enter the video contest. Employees of the American DJ Group, its affiliates and agencies and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the contest. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest.
Description -- The contest requires contestants to submit a video up to 3 minutes in length in which they describe how and why their equipment got its name.
Exclusions -- Lewd, vulgar and offensive content are not permitted in the videos. The inclusions of such content either in the form of images, words, gestures or actions will immediately exclude the video from consideration.
Judgment Criteria -- Videos will be judged based on originality, creativity, visual quality, personal presentation and accuracy of content. Entries will be judged by a panel of three judges selected by American DJ. The decisions of the panel are final.
How To Enter -- Contestants can enter through Brian Redd's YouTube Channel. To enter contestants must submit a "video response" to Brian Redd's AMERICAN DJ WHAT'S IN A NAME Contest video on his YouTube channel. Contest video.
Liability -- Contestants agree to hold American DJ, its employees, its agencies and their employees harmless from any and all liabilities that result from entering this contest. Contestants further warrant that all material submitted is original with them and violates no copyright laws. By entering this contest, contestants agree to have their videos used on American DJ's web site, You Tube Channel, Facebook page and NewsWave e-mail newsletter.
Contest Period -- The contest runs from December 23, 2010 through January 25, 2011. Entries received after 5 pm Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday January 25, 2011 will not be considered. Winners will be announced on Brian Redd's You Tube Channel and at the American DJ Customer Appreciation Party on February 1, 2011. Winners will be notified by private message on You Tube.
