Mark the date October 22 on your calendars, because the team that brought you Fanshawe Rocks Elite — the rock show at Club Elite featuring only Music Industry Arts performers — has put together another night of music, one it hopes will really get Fanshawe students moving.

First Step Productions presents Deadbeats DJ Competition, the next event to invade Club Elite downtown at 183 King St. Once again, the event will feature performances by M.I.A. students, though this time any other DJs interested in performing can apply to do so.

Additionally, there is a zombie theme to this event, and a discount available to anyone that shows up dressed like a zombie — tickets are regularly $5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door, but a zombie costume will get you in for $7.00.

Didn't make it to the first Elite event? Chances are you know someone who did; First Step Productions co—founder Wes Grove indicated that turnout for the event was significant, packing over 100 more people in than were originally anticipated.

"The Fanshawe crowd was awesome that night (and) they are really what made it happen," Grove recounted. "Ethan, Adam, Scott and myself put in a lot of hours to organize this event but it was the artists and the crowd that made it happen."

"First Step Productions organized the event very well, and the whole night ran very smoothly," said Evan Miles, an M.I.A. solo performer. "The vibe was awesome. It meant a lot to me to get out and finally play in front of a lot of people, including a lot of my friends from M.I.A. The atmosphere was wonderful that night, and I'm sure that everyone had a great time."

"The night all around was a huge success," agreed Dondrea Erauw, vocalist for Distance Between Stars, the headlining act. "The venue was packed and there was always music playing. If it wasn't an acoustic act up front it was a band in the back."

"We had a lot of technical problems with the sound but the reaction from our friends and the crowd was intense," continued Erauw. "They were head banging more than me! M.I.A. nights are the best because we're like a family, we all support each other no matter what."

"Its insane how much musical talent some of these people here in M.I.A. have, and the whole point of the event was to showcase that talent," Grove said, adding that First Step Productions have a goal to continue to provide great entertainment for students off campus.

If you're interested in the event, head downtown on October 22 to see it unfold. Doors open at 9 p.m.

For advanced tickets, or if you're a DJ interested in participating, apply by email to firststepproductions@hotmail.com or by calling Wes Grove at 519-240-8636.