Miller Genuine Draft partners with The Chainsmokers for Miller SoundClash 2017

An aspiring Canadian DJ could have the chance to perform ahead of The Chainsmokers at top nightclub in Las Vegas

TORONTO, April 24, 2017 /CNW/ - The Chainsmokers have partnered with Miller Genuine Draft to perform as part of Miller SoundClash 2017 – a search for the world's most exciting new DJ talent. The contest is currently open and Canadian DJs can enter immediately by heading to millersoundclash.com for details.

The Chainsmokers have taken over the music scene with their club residencies in top nightclubs and string of hits, recently collaborating with Coldplay for 'Something Just Like This', their Grammy award winning hit, 'Don't Let Me Down' and chart-topping hit, 'Paris'.

"Miller SoundClash is a competition that resonates with us as we know how hard it is to break into the dance scene. Any aspiring DJs should head to millersoundclash.com to enter. We can't wait to hear the winning mix," said Alex Pall from The Chainsmokers of their involvement in Miller SoundClash.

"We're so excited about this collaboration. Thanks to our partnership with Miller Genuine Draft we are able to assist up-and-coming DJs and we look forward to welcoming the winners to Las Vegas," added Drew Taggart, also from The Chainsmokers.  

Countries around the world are currently recruiting DJs who will represent them at a five day finale in Las Vegas. Canadians will have the chance to enter and participate in regional finals taking place in both Toronto and Vancouver in June, with two Canadian finalists being selected to participate in the finale in Las Vegas. Taking place August 9 to August 13, 2017 the international finale will see DJs battle it out for 20 minutes each while judges consider who is deserving to take home the title of Miller SoundClash winner. The winner then performs ahead of The Chainsmokers in a top nightclub to end the event on a high.

In 2015, Canadian DJ FeelGoodSmalls finished second at the finals in Las Vegas and is currently DJing in London, England.

The highly anticipated event is the culmination of a six-month global search for the world's most exciting new DJ talent by Miller Genuine Draft in partnership with leading dance music magazine DJ Mag, Aftercluv Dancelab, Universal Music's Latin American dance label, streaming platform Mixcloud and DJ merchandise partner V-Moda.

The ultimate prize includes a deal with Aftercluv Dancelab the first major label operating in the entire Latin American region, dedicated 100 per cent to dance music. The label will be supporting the winner in creating their first music video as a SoundClash champion and additionally, will back the top three finalists with the opportunity to release a single and offer development with A&R services. The winning DJ will have help launching their career with sponsorship from premium DJ merchandise provider V-Moda and the opportunity to perform at some of dance music's most exciting global events, thanks to DJ Mag.

"The Miller Genuine Draft partnership with The Chainsmokers has taken this years' Miller SoundClash to another level. It has opened up the competition to not just DJs but to fans of dance music all around the world. Now in its fourth year, Miller SoundClash has proven to be a competition that has certified the brand's place in dance music and we look forward to working with The Chainsmokers on this campaign and event," said Joy Ghosh, Marketing Director, Molson Coors.

In Las Vegas The Chainsmokers will announce the winner of Miller SoundClash and hand over the ultimate prize to the winning DJ as well as take part in a meet and greet with the DJs. From April 14, Miller Genuine Draft will be launching a series of webisodes on their social channels, showcasing The Chainsmokers' influences and inspirations to encourage DJs and fans to enter Miller SoundClash.

Miller SoundClash is an initiative from Miller Genuine Draft - a brand with a rich history of supporting electronic dance and dance music across the globe. It follows the unprecedented success of the annual Miller Music Tours, groundbreaking partnerships with leading artists including Hardwell, NERVO, Swedish House Mafia star Sebastian Ingrosso and an annual association with market-leading global dance music magazine DJ Mag and its Top 100 Clubs poll.

About Miller Genuine Draft

Miller Genuine Draft is a premium beer made with the finest ingredients, the unique 4x cold-filtering process produces a beautiful and refined golden lager and incredible smoothness and refreshment - perfect for enjoying the high energy nightlife of the world's greatest cities.

Website: www.millersoundclash.com

About The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers, comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, have evolved into a dominating musical force with a diverse repertoire of songs that have led them to become today's hottest young artist/producer duo. With a signature sound that deftly reaches across indie, progressive and pop realms, their original tracks and remixes have topped the charts throughout the world. Their evolution as producers and as songwriters has seen them dial up some of the biggest breakthrough songs of the year. The Chainsmokers recently had 22 nominations for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (tying the all-time record of most nominations in a single year) and have won a GRAMMY Award and an American Music Award. They have been nominated for three GRAMMY Awards, four American Music Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards and eleven iHeart Music Awards (winning five). They have performed all over the world to sold-out crowds at their own headline shows and major festivals including SXSW, Ultra and Coachella, and also at the 2017 Brit Awards, the 2016 American Music Awards and the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. The Chainsmokers released their debut album 'Memories…Do Not Open' on April 7.

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