Send us a demo mix meeting these criteria
To enter, simply record 20-30 minute mix in your chosen genre and submit it to us using the form below, making sure it meets the following criteria:
- Mix MUST be between 20-30 minutes in duration. Any entries shorter than 20 or longer than 30 minutes will not be considered.
- You MUST provide the audio recording via a downloadable link i.e. SoundCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive etc.
- If you choose to use SoundCloud, your audio recording MUST be Private.
- Please do NOT share or post your mix on ANY social platforms.
- Title the file or recording ‘THE DESISTANCE RADIO SECRET SUNDAY MIX EP1 2024“.
- And don’t worry, there is NO requirement for large or active social media accounts!
IMPORTANT: Make sure you can adhere to the Live Broadcasting criteria below.
Submit your Entry!FAQsHow it works
We're on the look-out for hidden or under-discovered talent for a unique 6-hour B2B LIVE broadcast on The Desistance Radio. Your social follower count does not matter. Your experience on radio or at live events is irrelevant. Our judges are only interested in the quality of your track selection and ability to put together a solid, and enjoyable mix.
All we need is some information about you, some links so we can make sure you're not an AI bot, a link to an exclusive and private, 20-30 minute mix and a track list.
Once the entries close on Sunday 30th June, all valid submissions will be posted to our official SoundCloud channel where they can be liked, shared and re-posted.
Then on Monday 15th July, our panel of Cease & Desist Records, The Desistance Radio and partner judges will all vote for their Top 8 mixes. The ones with the most votes will be selected to play a LIVE 45 minute set on The Desistance Radio on Sunday 21st July 2024. In the event of any tie-breakers, we'll look at the SoundCloud likes, comments and re-posts.
Anyone can enter unless they are employees, partners, suppliers or existing Guest or Resident DJs or Artists of Cease & Desist.
TImeline
Entries Open
Entries open at 09:00 GMT on Monday 17th June 2024.
Entries Close
Entries close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday 30th June 2024.
Stage Two
All mixes will be posted on our SoundCloud page from 09:00 GMT on Monday 1st July 2024 for likes, shares, comments and re-posts until 23:59 GMT on Saturday 14th July 2024.
Winners Announced
Live On-Air at 21:00 GMT during our show on Monday 15th July 2024.
Event
The Secret Sunday Live 6-hour B2B event will take place between 17:00 GMT and 23:00 GMT on Sunday 21st July 2024.
Live Broadcasting Criteria
Please do NOT enter if you are unable to meet the following essential criteria:
- All entrants MUST be available on Sunday 21st July 2024 between the hours of 17:00 and 23:00 GMT and able to transmit/broadcast/stream an audio signal directly from a suitable interface over the Internet.
- Entrants MUST have access to a suitable and reliable Internet connection capable of transmitting an audio-only stream.
- Entrants MUST be able to download/install or have installed a Virtual Audio Cable to their streaming laptop/computer/device.
- Entrants MUST be able to download/install or have installed an audio broadcasting services (e.g. BUTT).
- Entrants who wish to use a microphone during their broadcast MUST be able to download/install or have installed the OBS (Open Broadcasting Software) platform and MUST adhere to The Desistance Radio broadcasting guidelines.
Submit your Entry
Secret Sunday DJ Contest FAQs
What type of music can I play?
We accept all genres, sub-genres, obscure sub-genres and more from the EDM category. So whether that's commercial Dance/Electro through Drum & Bass, Dutch Hardcore or Reggaeton.
Can I enter as a B2B or 'joint' submission?
Sure. If you normally DJ as a pairing or more, then by all means send us a group entry!
When will I know if my entry is successful?
Winners will be announced LIVE on-air at 9pm on Monday 15th July 2024.
