Spin the Addiction - Apply for a Show

Apply to become a Bassjunkees Resident DJThats great that your interested in having your own show here on bassjunkees. All applications are considered, however note that not everyone will be accepted. Please read through our requirements & terms before deciding to apply for a show. If you are happy to accept our terms, have the minimum required equipment & connection and would like to apply for a show, put a tick in the check box and click the access application button at the bottom of this page.

Equipment and Software

We will allow you to use any equipment of your choice of which you are comfortable with using and can mix competently with. This includes but not limited to turntables, CDJ's, Software based mixing programs.

* Personal Computer (PC) Windows based. We can not offer support for Mac Users.
* Microsoft Windows XP (Other OS: No Support Provided, sorry)
* Minimum CPU speed: 600 MHz.
* Minimum RAM: 256 MB.
* Mixer connected to the "Input" of your soundcard via a 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack Plug to 2 Phono lead.

These are basic requirements for a successful streaming session, however your setup may be more advanced. Laptops can only be used if you can demonstrate that it is reliable and provides a good quality of sound. Laptops with the Line-in sockets next to the power in socket acceptable.

Required Software

Winamp and Shoutcast should be installed on your computer system. The information for shoutcast, to connect to our stream servers, shall be given upon a successful application. We can provide you with links to Download Winamp and Shoutcast upon a successful application.

Internet Connection and Networking

You must have an ADSL / Cable / T1 or other Broadband connection with a minimum upload speed of 256kps. Your download speed is unimportant, however upload speed is. It is not permitted to use a wireless connection to stream over. Wireless links are often unstable and do not provide a reliable connection to the net. You can test your connection speed below and compare it our example.

Terms and Conditions

Hosting
Part of your setup must include a microphone for hosting your shows. By hosting a show we mean: Informing listeners of the show/DJ they are listening to Any Shouts or dedications asked for in shoutbox and any other information you are asked by management to broadcast. This list is not limited but should give you a general idea as to what we mean by "hosting". We only require that you "host" at regular periodic intervals throughout your show. You are not required to be constantly talking throughout your show. As a guide, every 30 minutes is adequate.

MC Policy
Bassjunkees operates a No MC Policy. This means that you may NOT have an MC on your show or any guest MC's. This is radio, not a Dancefloor and experience has taught us that listeners are lost due to excessive chatting from previous guest MCs. Do not ask us if we will consider an MC on your show, the answer will be no.

Pre-Recorded Shows
Pre-recorded shows are not acceptable. Your show must be broadcast live from the moment you connect to the moment you disconnect. Pre-recorded shows may only be broadcast subject to managements approval.

Advertising on Air
You may only use "hosted" adverts from other organisations or events you are playing at, however must be approved by management first. By hosted we mean "yourself reading the advert from a flyer of other promotional material". Audio advertising may not be used during your show unless management has asked you to do so. Artists found to not to be incompliance with this term shall be suspended. You are prohibted from advertising any other station throughout your show - FM, Internet, Pirate or otherwise. Failure to comply with this term shall result in suspension.

Other DJ's on your shows (Guests)
You may have guest DJ's on your show, however please be aware that you are responsible for the actions of your guest. Should your guest violate any of these terms, you may be suspended.

Swearing & Abuse
You are free to express yourself in any manner however profanities may not be used in an abusive manner.

Alcohol & Drug use
Hosting a show under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not encouraged or favoured, however as you will be hosting a show at your own premises, you are free to do as you please. However any artist found to be abusing this in such a way that results in unprofessionalism or abuse to other artists/listeners, you will be given a warning.

Dubplates & Unsigned Material
You are free and encouraged to play dubplates or unsigned material of which permission has been granted. Please only play dub material of which you have been given permission by the producer/label to play.

Playing on other Stations
As long as your show is smoothly run, hosting is good, time-keeping is maintained and you are making efforts to attract listeners to your shows and the site in general you are free to play on any other stations you so wish. Advertising of other stations you play for is not acceptable under any circumstances.

Schedules & Air Play
You may only broadcast at your agreed day and time. If you would like to broadcast when there are no live shows being broadcast, please seek permission from a member of the admin team or management.

Time Keeping
You are required to maintain good time-keeping which means being prompt for your shows. Ready to connect with all settings correct. Failure to maintain good time-keeping may result in a warning being given. If you know you are going to be late for your show or are unable to broadcast your show for whatever reason, please let us know as soon as possible.

Shoutcast Passwords & Stream Info
Your are forbidden to give out any passwords or related information provided to you for streaming your shows. Only Junkee admin and management have permission to give out passwords. If it is found that such information has been passed to persons not part of BassJunkees.com, this will result in instant dismissal.

Agree to Continue

The Tick box must be checked before you can access the application