Step 1
Build the mix
Shape a set that shows your taste, control and identity as a DJ. The strongest entries should feel ready for broadcast.
Entries open 10th July
Build your mix.Win the broadcast.
Ten DJs will be selected for a featured two-hour Takeover Week guest mix and a one-year Electric CORE Residency.
10
winners selected
2 hr
featured mix
1 year
CORE Residency
How to enter
From mixtape to entry.
Step 2
Submit inside DJ.Studio
When the project is ready, use Export > Contest > DJ.Studio x Electric Takeover.
Step 3
Complete your entry details
Add the required details, accept the Competition Terms & Conditions, and send your DJ.Studio project for review.
Step 4
Build your Electric profile
After entry, you can optionally create a free Electric community profile to share your mix, bio and socials with listeners.
The opportunity
Don't just upload a mix. Give it a moment.
Build your biggest set to date.
Your industry profile
A public Electric profile gives listeners a place to find your bio, socials, mixes and future appearances after hearing you.
After the broadcast
Your mix can keep working after the show, with profile, replay and social routes that help listeners find it again.
Interact live
Electric connects the broadcast to live chat, listener reactions and audio voice-overs, so the show can feel active while it is on air.
The Takeover
Spotlight appearance during Takeover Week
A featured two-hour Electric guest mix for the winning set.
The Residency
A year's CORE Residency on Electric
Four additional uploads to showcase your sound.
Profile
Opportunity to grow your industry profile
Use the broadcast, profile and replay context to present yourself more professionally.
Reach
Find new listeners outside your network
Put your sound in front of Electric listeners rather than relying only on your current social reach.
Studio
Headshot Studio access
Winners also get access to Electric's Headshot Studio to help improve profile visibility across the platform.
Competition timeline
The dates that matter
All dates and times are UK (BST).
Competition opens
Friday 10th July 2026, 12:00 BST
Competition closes
Friday 24th July 2026, 12:00 BST
Judging
Friday 24th July after close to Wednesday 29th July 2026
Winner announcement
Friday 31st July 2026
Winner onboarding
Monday 3rd August to Sunday 9th August 2026
Takeover Week
Wednesday 12th August to Sunday 16th August 2026
Track selection
Build a set with flow, control and intent.
The brief gives room for personality, but it still needs to work for Electric. We will be listening for musical direction, flow, technical control and a clear fit for the schedule.
Takeover categories
HouseTech HouseFuture HouseProgressiveTranceTechno
Judging focus
Overall musical quality
Track selection
Programming and flow
Creativity
Technical execution
Category or slot fit
DJ.Studio features
Harmonic MixingStemsTransition EditorEffectsTimeline EditingSamples
On-air
Appear alongside established names and emerging artists.
Electric brings headline artists, established residents and grassroots DJs into the same listening environment.
Entry requirements
Entrants must be aged 18 or over.
The official DJ.Studio Contest workflow must be used.
Entries must be suitable for broadcast.
Entrants are responsible for ensuring they have the right to use any tracks, samples, edits or other audio material included in their mix.
Read the full Competition Terms & Conditions here.
Community Placement
Create your Electric community profile to showcase your sound.
Export your mix to Mixcloud after submitting through DJ.Studio.
Create a free Electric community DJ profile.
Add your Mixcloud link, biography and social links to your Electric profile.
This is optional and does not affect competition entry or judging.
FAQs
Questions? Fire away...
Ready to enter?
Open DJ.Studio and submit through the Contest workflow.
Build a mix with intent, submit it through DJ.Studio, and put your sound forward for Takeover Week.
