BACK2BACK DJ BATTLE
BACK2BACK DJ BATTLE
UK’S official LIVE & OPEN-FORMAT
DJ Tournament in London
If 8 MILE and Boiler Room had a baby,
this would be it.
how it works - DJs
Powered by G -SHOCK Radio. Welcome to SEASON 3
If 8 Mile and Boiler Room had a baby, this would be it. This is more than just a DJ competition, it’s the music industry A&R providing a pathway program to discover and nurture emerging talents from the underground up.
Throughout the year, we’re hosting three qualifying DJ Battles (Feb, May, Sept) that lead straight to the All-Stars Championship in November. Each knockout tournament puts 8 DJs from wide musical backgrounds and genres in the match, training them to compete through technical skills, track selections and performance mastery. It’s not how great a DJ is compared to another because by being selected in the Final 8, they’ve already proven that. It’s how well they seize the moment.
The night is interactive and high energy. After each round, industry judges will cast their feedback and votes, alongside the live-audience who are invited to be the 3rd vote! Watch our Youtube or IG Highlights to get a glimpse inside the Battles.
“It’s not just a club night, not just a rave to get lost in the music...Not just a hang out with your mates, or a place to discover new artists and music. It’s not just a dance floor to let loose... Also not just a suspenseful game-show making you fall in love with all the characters….WE’RE ALL OF THAT”
Read this MIXCLOUD BLOG for tips on ‘How to win a DJ competition’
how it works - aUDIENCE
Get ready to be part of the action! You can dive deeper into each DJ, their background, stories and music before coming to the Battles! Truly immerse in their worlds and understand their characters so you can #ChooseYourFighter
The vibe is raw: a 360-degree booth puts the DJ right in the teeth of the crowd. You aren't just a spectator; you’re the judge. While industry heavyweights break down the technicals and cast their votes, the crowd also gets to decide who advances via a decibel-metered scream. It’s part sporting tournament, part reality TV, and a total sensory overload.
Enter the world of Back2Back DJ Battle HERE. Discover the #Battleverse and find content of Final 8 DJs to stalk before coming to the live night to support them.
tournament dates
Season 3: ONE FEB 6th 2026
Alaska Club, Waterloo
Season 3: TWO MAY 1st 2026
Season 3: THREE SEP 11th 2026
Season 3:
CHAMPIONSHIP NOV 7th 2026
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past battles highlights
Relive these explosive highlights full of energy, sweat and screams
SPONSORS & PRIZES
FEBRUARY 2026 PRIZES - TOURNAMENT 1
All below PLUS be invited back to the All-Stars Finale at the end of 2026 for huge career-changing opportunities
Mixcloud
Winner 6 months PRO account
Runner up 1 month PRO account
Winner 5 hours
Runner up 2 hours
Winner to be interviewed on the official Mixcloud Podcast show with Limi and DJ Programma
Winner and Runner up
Editorial article in the Faded music zine with full exposure to the full Faded brand and community
Mission London
Winner 1x 1 hour stream in Tottenham studio, content cut and presented online
AlphaTheta
Winner x year PRO Rekordbox subscription
Amplify Academy Winner 3 day retreat in Milton Keynes. Fri 18th- Sun 20th Sep 2026. This is a provided accommodation, food and transport to immerse into the Riot Noise Studio for DJ, production, marketing workshops and panel talks with guests from the industry!
You don’t have to battle to win! In collaboration with Pirate Studios, you can book in DJ studios with us!
the WINNERS & Runner Ups
Discover these talents from Season 1 and 2
SEASON 1
Pilot: Blaynee/ Mattana/ Draft
Mar 2024: Winner Limi/ Runner up 88SSIXX
Jun 2024: Winner Who is Teekay?/ Runner up Chedda Bred
Sep 2024: Winner LJ Shellings/ Runner up MAGN
Championship 2024: Winner The Cooke/ Runner up Chedda Bred
SEASON 2
Feb 2025: Winner Shinzee/ Runner up Lotus Phaze
Apr 2025: Winner Gem Precious/ Runner up Positive Con
Jun 2025: Winner Billy J/ Runner up A Vibe Called B
Sep 2026: Winner Sam Phonic/ Runner up Gabby Gunn
Championship 2025: Winner Sam Phonic/ Runner up Billy J
THE hosts & judges
Meet the key players and experts in the music industry, who are a part of the live experience.
CEO of G-SHOCK Radio
Meet our new LIVE SHOW Host
COO of Riot Noise
Head of Choki Biki Records
mixcloud podcast
We’re extending the music beyond live battles. Showcasing DJ sets from finalists and the wider community for ‘Talent Spotlight’ on our official Mixcloud channel
THE STORY
The journey began with a pilot show at Hop Kingdom skatepark in January 2024 resulting in great success. This initial triumph paved the way for Back2Back DJ Battle to make history as a unique live-audience DJ competition in the UK. Since then, it’s now become the ultimate industry pathway program for discovering talents from the ground up. Providing A&R to bookers and promoters as well as nurturing emerging artists to accelerate in their music careers.
Artist liaison & admin
Graphics & content
Innovation & Business development
CEO & Producer of the brand
backstage
HOST
Backstage & podcast
Social content
connect on socials
INSTAGRAM @back2backdjbattle
TIKTOK @back2backdjbattle
MIXCLOUD @back2backdjbattle
YOUTUBE @Back2BackDJBattle
