Electric Love 2026

DJ Contest

At Electric Love, we’re all about pushing emerging talent.

The ELF DJ Contest is your chance to showcase your skills and take your career to the next level. Over the years, it has been a springboard for numerous up-and-coming artists.

First things first: make sure to keep July 9–11, 2026 free!
You can find all further information here 👇🏻

PARTICIAPTION

Participation is easy… show us what you’ve got!
Application phase: 23. January, at 12:00 PM, February 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM

How to apply:

Sign up: Register through this form
Fill in your details: Enter your personal information
Press kit: Upload your press photo and biography
Upload a video: Submit a 1-minute video (16:9) showing why YOU should win and what skills you bring to the table

Your creativity counts! How you design your video is completely up to you. We want to get to know your individual style and personality.

Good luck! 🩷

THE PRICE

Secure a performance on one of our stages:

Mainstage – 1st place
Club Circus
Hard Dance Valley
Shutdown Stage
Heineken Starclub

On top of that, you’ll gain exposure across all ELF channels and put your name in front of thousands of music fans. On the day of your performance, you’ll also receive exclusive access to the ELF Artist Lounge, where you can network with fellow artists and industry professionals.

The main prize also includes:

A pair of custom-made V-MODA DJ headphones
A professional recap video of your ELF gig
For producers: a spot at the OkayOkay Music Camp in April

Become part of the Revolution Event Artist Bubble.

Your moment on stage is waiting!

VOTING

Once the application phase ends, the ELF Grand Jury—made up of music experts—reviews all submissions and carefully selects the Top 10 finalists. These finalists will be notified, and their videos will be uploaded to YouTube and Instagram.

Then it’s your turn: promote yourself and motivate your friends, family, and fans to vote for you.

The final decision is made up of: