CORE Los Angeles DJ contest
This is your chance to perform at CORE Los Angeles and join an extraordinary line-up featuring the world’s biggest electronic artists. Enter the Tomorrowland Academy DJ contest and seize the opportunity to play at CORE in Los Angeles on May 2, 2026.
Fill out the form below and tell us why you want to perform at CORE Los Angeles in a short motivational video. Record and submit a recent mixtape that truly represents you as an artist. Select the finest tracks and showcase your skills. House music is the foundation, but it can be any BPM. Track selection and storytelling are key: keep the CORE values in mind. Your mixtape should be at least 30 minutes long.
The winner will earn a DJ slot at CORE Los Angeles, sharing the bill with artists such as ARTBAT, Eric Prydz, Four Tet, Kevin De Vries, HONEY DIJON, Krystal Klear, Nina Kraviz, and many more.
STEP 1. JOIN THE ONLINE ACADEMY BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT
Use your active account to submit your mixtape or get an online membership at Tomorrowland Academy.
STEP 2. SUBMIT YOUR MIXTAPE
How to enter?
- Click 'Participate' and download the cover artwork at the top of the page.
- Upload your mix to Soundcloud with the title "CORE LA DJ Contest 2026 - Artist Name".
- Genre: House music is the foundation, but it can be any BPM.
Storytelling & track selection are key. Your mixtape should be at least 30 minutes long. - Complete the form below, add a motivational video and paste the Soundcloud link to your mixtape
STEP 3. GET A CHANCE TO PERFORM AT CORE LOS ANGELES
The submission deadline for the competition is April 12, 2026, at 23:59 CEST. Good luck!
The winner will be announced on April 20,2026.