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As exam season looms, OUSA hosted their Future DJ Competition to refocus on what's really important to students: loud sounds in a club. Hosted in collaboration with George FM and Catacombs, the event boasted an impressive array of prizes intended to help kickstart DJ careers, from festival sets to massive cash prizes. Amateur DJs submitted mini-mixes ahead of the event, and the top five were selected to play on the night. The crowd,...“Business As Usual” OUSA Budget Dropped
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