Electric Love 2025

DJ Contest

Supporting rising talent has always been at the heart of Electric Love. The ELF DJ Contest is your chance to showcase your skills and take your career to the next level. Our DJ contest is open to all electronic music genres! Over the years, it has been the launchpad for countless rising stars. This year, it could be you!

In 2025, the ELF DJ Contest starts earlier than ever, giving selected artists the chance to shine before the festival even begins.

Are you ready to step into the spotlight? Apply now!
Applications close on February 9 at 11:59 pm.

WHAT TO WIN

You could win a performance slot at one of our stages:

Mainstage
Club Circus
Hard Dance Valley
Shutdown Stage
Heineken Starclub

Additionally, you’ll gain exposure across all ELF channels, putting your name in front of thousands of music lovers. On the day you’re performing, you’ll also get exclusive access to the ELF Artist Lounge, where you can connect and network with fellow artists and industry professionals.

The main winner will additionally receive:

A pair of custom V-MODA DJ headphones
A professional recap video of your gig at ELF
For producers: A spot at the OkayOkay Music Camp
Become a part of the Revolution Event Artist Bubble

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Here is how you participate:

Fill out this form between January 24 and February 9
Record a 1-minute application video in 9×16 format

How you create the video is entirely up to you – get creative! Show us your previous gigs, your music, and your passion. Let us see who you are and why you want to perform at Electric Love 2025!

VOTING

Once applications close, the ELF Grand Jury, made up of music experts, will review all the entries and carefully select the Top 10 finalists. These finalists will be notified and have their videos uploaded to the ELF YouTube Shorts and Reels.

Then it is your time to promote yourself, and get your friends, family, and fans to vote for you.

The final result will be determined by: