UPDATE: The DJ Contest has officially closed and the winners have been announced!
HARDFEST congratulates Refold & Re-Vane for winning the coveted opening slot on our mainstage FORGE.

Dream of playing on the same stage as Ran-D, Rooler and Ghost Stories? This is your chance! For the first time ever, we’re opening up a spot on our legendary mainstage, The Forge, for dj/producers ready to ignite their careers.

This is your moment to rise and join our FIRE TO THE FLAME DJ Contest. Prove us you have what it takes to set our mainstage ablaze and start your festival season on fire!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
› Create the ultimate hardstyle mix (max 30 minutes) that fits the sound of our mainstage
› Upload your set to SoundCloud and send the link to info@hardfest.nl
› Include in your mail: tracklist, artist name, motivation, Instagram and age
› Name of your mix: HARDFEST – Fire to the Flame 2025 DJ Contest by [your artist name]
› Promote your mix on Instagram & TikTok and tag @hardfest.nl

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

The deadline is Friday 28 March 2025 – 23:59. The winner will be announced on 2 April 2025.

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

THINGS WE PAY ATTENTION TO:
› The sound of your mix fits the opening of our mainstage
› 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!