WHO CAN ENTER?
Open to DJs of African nationality, origin or representation, based in Africa or elsewhere in the world. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and may represent one African country.
GET INVOLVED
APPLY AS A DJ.
Represent your country in the Geneva African DJ Contest. Tell us about your sound, your experience and your creative journey.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
ELIGIBILITY, FORMAT & PRIZES.
The following is the proposed competition framework for the Geneva African DJ Contest. Final official rules and prize amounts remain subject to confirmation by the organiser and will be published before applications close.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Complete the application, provide a short biography, your DJ experience, social profile and a recent DJ performance video. Proposed video duration: 3–5 minutes.
HOW YOU ARE JUDGED
Musicality & Selection 25% · Creativity & Originality 25% · Technical Skills 20% · African Identity & Cultural Connection 15% · Stage Presence & Crowd Connection 15%.
THE SEASON
Selected DJs take part in the Geneva ADC season, with editorial, social and event opportunities. Finalists must be available to travel to Switzerland for the Grand Final.
THE PROPOSED PRIZE PACKAGE
1STCHF 10,000Cash prize + international performance opportunity + professional artist content + promotional opportunities.
2NDCHF 3,000Cash prize + artist content and performance opportunity.
3RDCHF 1,500Cash prize + artist content and performance opportunity.
SPECIALCHF 1,000African Sound Award for exceptional cultural and musical identity.
THE CONTEST
ONE DJ.
ONE COUNTRY.
ONE STORY.
The application is the first step toward joining the 12-month African DJ Season 2026–2027.
Applications are stored in WordPress for administrative follow-up. A submission confirmation is sent to the applicant and the application notification is sent to contact@genevaafricandjcontest.ch.