Darklands DJ Contest 2025

Darklands wants to support upcoming artists with our annual dj contest. A chance to shine on stage at Darklands and perhaps become one of our residents.

Prize package

  • Opening set of fury, the closing party on Sunday 2 March 2025
  • An Alpha Madness Pass
  • Expenses (transportation + hotel) covered

In for a dj set at Folsom Europe 2024?

Darklands and Recon are joining forces as Main Stage sponsors at Folsom Europe to support the street fair and help them raise as much money as possible for charity.

We have several time slots available during the Main Stage program of the street fair on Saturday 14 September 2024.

If you are one of our participants and plan to visit Folsom, you are welcome to support Folsom with a smashing set.

You will receive more info by email after submitting your entry.

Enter the competition

CONTEST CLOSED

  • Send in (Wetransfer or online) a video of yourself playing a set to info@darklands.com
  • Include your a picture, dj name and background information
  • Filetype: .mpeg4 / .mpg4 / .avi / .mov
  • Maximum 30 minutes
  • Deadline: Friday 19 July 2024 – 9 am CEST 

Judging panel

Points of attention

The judges will be looking at various aspects of deejaying to see if you can capture that Darklands vibe that we are looking for.

  • Music style and choice
  • Presentation / performance
  • Technical quality
  • Suitability for a large light show
  • X-factor

CONTESTANTS

Coming soon

The winner of 2024

The winner of the Darklands 2024 DJ Contest was Op&Mind from Paris, France!