Upcoming Events at Apostrophe Lounge
Sun Jan 20, 6:00 PM - Sun Jan 20, 10:00 PM
1440 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Community: Dilworth
Description
HISTORY The first disc jockey was an experiment on the airwaves. In 1909, sixteen-year-old Ray Newby was a student under the supervision of Charles “Doc” Herrold at Herrold College of Engineering and Wireless. He played the first records over the airwaves before the wor
Event Details
HISTORY
The first disc jockey was an experiment on the airwaves. In 1909, sixteen-year-old Ray Newby was a student under the supervision of Charles “Doc” Herrold at Herrold College of Engineering and Wireless. He played the first records over the airwaves before the word disc jockey even existed.
What started as an experiment from the Garden City Bank Building where the college was located in San Fernando, California was soon being replicated by radio broadcasters across the country. Before Newby’s broadcasts, news, music and entertainment were primarily broadcast live.
It wasn’t until 25 years later that radio commentator Walter Winchell coined the term disc jockey.
Today, contemporary DJs play music from vinyl to digital. Regardless of the medium they use, the term disc jockey still applies.
Hip-hop DJs became popular in the late 70s and 80s using multiple turntables and using the turntables themselves as an instrument to alter the music. Mobile DJs often act as the master of ceremonies at events or parties directing the evening’s activities.
EVENT
The Queen City DJ Battle will consist of SIX disc jockey's going head to head in a bracket style competition. Come hear the best dj sets in a chic lounge with hookah, full bar, and more! Free cupcakes top off an action pack filled evening. Calling all rappers, singers, DJ's, models and anyone looking to network with the best in the business!
Judging Criteria: Mixing Ability, Track Selection, Showmanship/Style, Technical Skill, Crowd Reaction
The first disc jockey was an experiment on the airwaves. In 1909, sixteen-year-old Ray Newby was a student under the supervision of Charles “Doc” Herrold at Herrold College of Engineering and Wireless. He played the first records over the airwaves before the word disc jockey even existed.
What started as an experiment from the Garden City Bank Building where the college was located in San Fernando, California was soon being replicated by radio broadcasters across the country. Before Newby’s broadcasts, news, music and entertainment were primarily broadcast live.
It wasn’t until 25 years later that radio commentator Walter Winchell coined the term disc jockey.
Today, contemporary DJs play music from vinyl to digital. Regardless of the medium they use, the term disc jockey still applies.
Hip-hop DJs became popular in the late 70s and 80s using multiple turntables and using the turntables themselves as an instrument to alter the music. Mobile DJs often act as the master of ceremonies at events or parties directing the evening’s activities.
EVENT
The Queen City DJ Battle will consist of SIX disc jockey's going head to head in a bracket style competition. Come hear the best dj sets in a chic lounge with hookah, full bar, and more! Free cupcakes top off an action pack filled evening. Calling all rappers, singers, DJ's, models and anyone looking to network with the best in the business!
Judging Criteria: Mixing Ability, Track Selection, Showmanship/Style, Technical Skill, Crowd Reaction
