Sonic Substance Festival invites producers and DJs to apply for the Newcomer Competition.

This competition is for artists creating high-BPM, dark and hypnotic electronic music who want the opportunity to be noticed by the festival team.

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WHO CAN APPLY
• Music producers with original productions, or
• DJs with a unique, self-made mix
• Genres: Darkpsy / Hi-Tech
• Tempo: 165 BPM or higher

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HOW TO ENTER
1. Record a 1-hour DJ set
2. Upload the set to your personal SoundCloud account
3. Add the festival banner to your SoundCloud profile and to the mix artwork
4. Share the mix on your social media and tag the festival page
5. Send the SoundCloud link to:
newcomer@sonicsubstancefestival.com

DEADLINE

16 May 2026