DJX Commits to the Industry’s Future!
nXt@DJX ‘25
nXt is an ongoing commitment and call to action for the DJ industry to provide opportunity for emerging talent and future influencers to be discovered, educated, and inspired year-round.
nXt offers the industry’s brands, dealers, professional DJs, and thought-leaders a first look at the influencers of tomorrow, gain insights on the future consumer and increase brand awareness.
nXt advocates the industry’s wellness by instilling confidence, providing guidance, developing life skills, mentoring, and fostering inclusivity for emerging talent. It is the industry’s bridge between today and tomorrow and supported by the Atlantic City community.
nXt is a promise to support, sponsor, and provide opportunity for the underprivileged through industry collaboration.
nXt launched at DJX ’23 with the nXt DJ Summer Camp, the #UPnXtDJ Competition, a nXt Games lounge on the DJX show floor, nXt Mixers, nXt Showcases and nXt Performance opportunities.
nXt@DJX ‘25
continues industry collaborations
nXt DJ Summer Camp
nXt DJ Summer Camp returns to DJX’25 after gaining national attention with its launch during DJX’23. Students will focus on learning and advancing both life skills, and DJ Skills that build confidence, leadership, and teamwork. Our instructors are passionate, high-profile DJ’s who have proven teaching experience.
DJs ages 13-20 can enroll in the nXt DJ Summer Camp ‘25 and learn from the best. Led by Coach Hapa, one of the industry’s top advocates for a National DJ Education program. Hapa has performed with Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Drake, Bruno Mars, Marshmello and Chromeo + he has performed for Ferrari, AND played at the Grammy’s!
#UPnXtDJ Challenge
Started as a unique collaboration with BASSBOSS and #NoChaser Kidz DJ Café, the #UPnXtDJ Challenge provided an opportunity to showcase emerging talent both virally and at DJX. The #UPnXtDJ Challenge provided a global opportunity for talent ages 8-19 to be discovered.
Prizes were awarded to the 15 top contestants. They ranged from nXt All-Access passes to Showcase Opportunities at DJX. Additional show experiences include onsite activations, education, seminars, workshops, keynotes mixers, tutorials, and demos on the latest gear and technology.
Hazan Media Group President/CEO Shawn Hazan: “With this commitment to the industry’s future, we’re asking the community of brands to support efforts around nXt. What’s important beyond DJ education is interpersonal development, building a bridge to and fortifying the future of the DJ industry. We look forward to presenting this opportunity for emerging talent and the brands that support it.”
Coach HAPA: “I'm so excited to be a part of nXt@DJX. As a career DJ myself, I understand the importance of passing on these skills to the next generations of DJs. The nXt program offers incredible resources and support for young DJs at all levels of experience and is helping to foster an inclusive environment for everyone in the community. I'm proud to be part of this movement!”
DJ LIFE Editor Jim Tremayne: “With this new initiative, DJX is the show that will offer a first glimpse of the industry’s future. And working with HAPA, one of the industry’s top educators, the nXt Summer DJ Camp is certainly in good hands.”
According to Shawn Hazan, CEO of DJX, "Our commitment to the industry's emerging talent and our vision for the future is unwavering. Our collaboration with BASSBOSS and #NOchaser is a testament to the passion and leadership in our industry. We hope that their involvement will inspire other leading brands to follow suit and support the next generation of talent. Together, we welcome the future of the industry, we encourage what’s nXt. Welcome to the future”
“Having the opportunity to share their skills with the wider DJ community is an invaluable opportunity for the next generation of existing new talents. We can’t wait to hear what these DJs are mixing in their shot at winning the contest”! - Lian Amber, CEO of BASSBOS
