Ortofon and DMC Announce Long-Term Partnership

Ortofon is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with DMC, the world’s original and most prestigious DJ community and organizers of the DMC World DJ Championships. This strategic alliance reflects a shared commitment to empowering the global DJ community, supporting rising talent, and advancing the art of turntablism through excellence, heritage, and innovation.

"As the World DJ Championships celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2025, DMC are once again overjoyed to be partnering with the powerhouse Ortofon - one of the most important companies in the turntable world with more than a century of perfect sound." - Dan Prince, DMC

The collaboration brings together two cornerstones of analog performance: DMC, with its unparalleled legacy of showcasing the world’s most skilled and innovative DJs, and Ortofon, a brand deeply rooted in DJ culture and trusted by generations of artists for delivering uncompromising sound and reliability.

“At Ortofon, we’re passionate about analog sound - and about the culture that drives it,” says Henrik Alifas Nielsen, CEO of Ortofon. “Partnering with DMC allows us to support the DJs who turn vinyl into an instrument of expression. Together, we back a global community that values artistry, innovation, and tradition. This partnership is about evolving with the scene - and helping shape the future of analog performance.”

For both Ortofon and DMC, the partnership represents a natural alignment of values: a mutual dedication to craft, community, and analog excellence. While Ortofon strengthens its deep ties to the global DJ scene, DMC gains a partner renowned for its engineering heritage and unwavering support of vinyl culture.

The 2025 DMC World Final in Tokyo marks the 40th anniversary of the championship, with Japan, home to legends like DJ Kentaro, Kireek, and DJ Rena, providing the perfect setting for this landmark event. It’s a moment to reflect on four decades of innovation and to look ahead to the vibrant future of turntablism.