New Era DJ Contest Launches Worldwide Presented by Tomorrowland Academy, We Rave You and Bootshaus

A new chapter for emerging electronic music talent begins as NEW ERA, a global DJ contest

worldwide talents. In this form, such a DJ contest has never been seen before: Bootshaus, one of

the most important clubs in the world, joins forces with We Rave You, one of the largest electronic

music media outlets globally, and Tomorrowland Academy, one of the leading DJ and talent hubs

worldwide. Together, they combine their reach and expertise to discover the next defining talent of

the scene. The initiative aims to discover the next generation of DJs and give rising artists a unique

platform to showcase their sound to an international audience.

Participants from around the world are invited to submit their sets and demonstrate creativity,

technical skills, and individuality. NEW ERA combines industry expertise, world-class media

exposure, and career-defining opportunities designed to elevate breakthrough talent within the

electronic music scene.In addition, AlphaTheta supports the winner by providing a professional DJ

controller and a pair of high-quality headphones to kick-start their next chapter.

Key Dates

What Participants Can Win

The NEW ERA contest offers a comprehensive prize package tailored to accelerate a DJ’s career,

including:

Broadcast of the winning set on Tomorrowland - One World Radio
1 x Tomorrowland Academy Bootcamp Ticket
Bootshaus MAINFLOOR slot on May 13, 2026 at the Oliver Heldens event
AlphaTheta OMNIS-DUO ALL-IN-ONE DJ-SYSTEM + HDJ-CX DJ-HEADPHONES
We Rave You Media Package, including an exclusive interview, social media promotion,
and more (Value of 5.000 USD)