Darklands proudly supports new talent with our annual DJ Contest. This is your chance to take the stage, show us what you’ve got and maybe even join our resident DJ team. Step into the spotlight and let the crowd hear your sound.
The jury has spoken: DJ Pol is the winner of the Darklands DJ Contest 2027!
Born in Ghent and now based in the Netherlands, DJ Pol brings decades of experience behind the decks. His sound moves between classic trance, goa/psy and melodic techno, combining uplifting melodies with dark, driving basslines.
The jury praised his great track selection, musicality and infectious energy, as well as his ability to build a set that takes the dancefloor on a journey.
As the winner, DJ Pol will open Fury, the Beyond Darklands closing party on Sunday, February 21, 2027.
William Sizen Bell is a Manchester-based DJ known for high-energy progressive house and trance. A regular at queer events like Darklands, he’s built a strong reputation across Europe with uplifting, vocal-driven sets and dynamic performances at clubs, festivals, and parties from Amsterdam to London and beyond.
This Norwegian DJ is known for intense, high-energy sets mixing trance, techno, and progressive house. A standout at queer events, he’s headlined Darklands and played at PIG Berlin, Xtreme! Cologne, and Dublin Leather Weekend. With over 20 years’ experience, he’s earned acclaim for his dark, driving style.
Alejandro Alvarez is a Cologne-based DJ and producer known for techno, tech-house, and progressive sets. A fixture in Europe’s queer and fetish scene, he’s played major events like Darklands and Folsom Europe. His music blends deep grooves and energy, earning him spots at parties in Berlin, Amsterdam, and beyond.
Forbidden Kitty was crowned the winner of the Beyond Darklands 2026 DJ Contest, standing out with her hypnotic flow, flawless mixing and captivating stage presence.
Born in Hungary and based in Amsterdam, she is known for her sensual energy and bold, expressive sets, with appearances at events such as Insomnia Berlin, Crash Amsterdam and KinkyBeach.
As part of her prize, Forbidden Kitty opened the Fury Closing Party, bringing her signature blend of dark, driving sounds to one of the weekend’s most anticipated dancefloors.
