OPEN CALL
BOXED IN
DISCOVERING THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH TALENT.
PRIZE
MINISTRY OF SOUND RESIDENCY & £25K WORTH OF DJ ESSENTIALS
DEADLINE
16 AUGUST 2026
OPEN TO
GLOBAL, 18+
A live streamed DJ competition where emerging talent is pushed to their limit through a series of challenges, where the audience is in control and live voting will shape the outcome for one lucky winner.
12-HOUR STREAM.
6 RISING DJS.
6 WORLD-CLASS MENTORS.
1 CAREER-DEFINING OPPORTUNITY BUILT INSIDE THE MOST FAMOUS NIGHTCLUB IN THE WORLD.
YOUR MENTORS
Six industry heavyweights who will shape the shortlisted artists for the duration of the livestream
MAK 10
THE DJ’S DJ
SAM DIVINE
BUILT FOR THE DANCEFLOOR
G33
SHARP SELECTIONS, NO COMPROMISE.
FISH56OCTAGON
THE KING OF KITCHEN RAVES
JAKKOB
THE CROWD FAVOURITE
SIÂN OWEN
THE GODDESS OF GROOVE
HOW TO APPLY
01
Complete your key information
02
Upload a 1 minute face to camera explaining why you should be Boxed In
03
Upload your 15 minute SoundCloud mix, don’t forget to use the Boxed In artwork
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