Dream of playing on the same stage as your favorite artists? This is your chance to rise and prove you have what it takes to set our stages ablaze.

THE STAGES:
• Forge – hardstyle stage
• Lucify – uptempo hardcore stage
• Infernity – extra raw stage

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
› Create the ultimate mix (max 30 minutes) that fits the sound of your chosen stage
› Upload your set to SoundCloud and send the link to info@hardfest.nl
› Name of your mix: [Your artist name] | HARDFEST – Fire to the Flame 2026 DJ Contest | [stage]
› Include in your mail: your artist name, tracklist, motivation, social channels and age
› Promote your mix on Instagram & TikTok and tag @hardfest.nl

Bonus points: Include your own produced tracks, add an edit with a fiery theme or a HARDFEST tool

The deadline is 27 March 2026 – 23:59. The winner will be announced on 3 April 2026.

Show us that you have what it takes to set these stages on fire. To get you started:

THINGS WE PAY ATTENTION TO:
› The sound of your mix fits the opening of your chosen stage
› The build-up & transitions in your mix
› Originality and creativity [we love a fiery edit!]
› Quality of your own track(s)
› Your motivation [convince us!]

ARTWORK & JINGLES:
Download here.

This is your moment to claim your spot alongside legends. Good luck and we are curious to hear your mix!