What's up with Competition Music?

[BandChick]

For actual competitions, music selection is hard. DJs get an approved list of what songs they can play, and sometimes it's not enough variety to not double. Thursday's there isn't usually a supplied DJ, so you get what someone has on their ipod, and that's almost a gaurantee to overlap on Friday or Saturday.

For off-seasons, you have to remember that playlist is generated by the hosts of the competition. Duckie, for Duel on the Delaware, takes requests and spends HOURS in front of her computer compliling a list. At the event, she keeps a list of what she's played and what she hasn't. She even has a separate playlist for dance songs (good for time outs). But sometimes overlaps STILL happen.

If you want to help, try to address your concern BEFORE an off-season. Find out who's in charge of the music, suggest some appropriately themed (AND CLEAN) music to the "DJ," and cross your fingers. That's the best solution I can offer.

It kind of ...is just the way it is.