Many of the island's top young DJs are expected to turn out at the Heineken Green Synergy auditions this weekend, with the opportunity to play at premium parties awaiting the winner.

The highly-anticipated DJ competition has its first audition today at Club Beavers in Mandeville.

Auditions continue on Saturday, July 10, at Pier One in Montego Bay and Monday, July 12, at Quad in St Andrew. Auditions will run from noon. and 8 p.m. each day.

The competition takes a new format this year, a DJ reality-TV series, is the first of its kind.

Keri-Ann McKenzie, Heineken brand manager, said there are lots of surprises in store this year.

"With Heineken being the world's number one premium beer, we will introduce international music elements as part of our series this year, and I think viewers are really going to love what we have in store," said McKenzie. "I know fans will love the new format of the show and can expect to see even more competition from the DJs. That should generate excitement and entertainment," she said.

"We're looking for the ideal Heineken DJ who can represent the brand, a DJ who is skilful, creative and can play across all genres and cultures. Heineken is available right across the world and enjoyed by persons from varying backgrounds, so we are looking for a DJ who can play in the club in New York, at an international concert in Europe, while also being able to provide the best of our own reggae and dancehall music here in Jamaica."

Persons interested in auditioning can email: apply@heinekengreensynergy.com."

Heineken Green Synergy is in its seventh season. The reigning champ is DJ Jagga of Portland.