Asia Music Event and Tomorrowland Academy launch global DJ contest with winner set to perform at Hong Kong conference closing party

This November, get ready to experience Asia Music Event (AME), a new international electronic music industry conference taking place at Soho House Hong Kong on November 26–27. Across the two days, AME will bring together artists, labels, festivals, platforms and industry leaders from Asia and international markets. Panels, keynotes, networking and showcases will explore the business and future of electronic music in the region. That focus on creating new industry connections will also extend to emerging DJs. AME has partnered with Tomorrowland Academy for a global contest that will give one winner the chance to perform at the event’s Official Closing Party on November 27.

 

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How the DJ Contest Will Work

Emerging DJs worldwide can enter the competition through the Tomorrowland Academy community, with participants required to have an active Community Pass. Entrants will prepare a mixtape of at least 30 minutes, with all genres accepted, and upload it to SoundCloud before submitting the link through the official competition form. Entries will remain open until November 11, 2026 at 23:59 CET.

After reviewing the eligible submissions, Tomorrowland Academy will select a Top 3 shortlist. Asia Music Event will then choose the final winner from those three DJs. The winning artist will travel to Hong Kong and perform at the Asia Music Event Official Closing Party on November 27. They will share the lineup with international DJs and artists from AME’s upcoming lineup. The winner will also attend the wider conference and meet artists, labels, festivals, platforms and industry decision-makers from across Asia and other international markets.

Creating More Opportunities for Emerging Talent

Through the collaboration, Tomorrowland Academy continues its work supporting developing DJs and producers through education, industry guidance and practical opportunities. “At Tomorrowland Academy, we’re always looking for ways to give emerging DJs opportunities to develop their craft and take the next step in their journey,” said Lennert Wolfs of Tomorrowland Academy. He added that the collaboration with Asia Music Event opens the opportunity to DJs worldwide and gives one winner the chance to perform in Hong Kong.

The partnership also connects closely with AME’s plans to create greater access for emerging DJs, artists and young professionals across Asia. Ron Yung, Operations Director at Asia Music Event, explained that the conference wants to contribute to the next generation of the region’s music industry. Education, artist discovery and practical career opportunities all play a part in that goal. Through the Tomorrowland Academy contest, one emerging DJ will gain both a live performance and direct access to professionals working across the international electronic music business.

Beyond the contest, the first edition of Asia Music Event will welcome companies and professionals representing different sides of electronic music. Attendees will include artists, labels, festivals, platforms and other industry figures, while panels, workshops and community-led events will cover the wider business around the music. AME also plans to encourage collaboration between Asian and international markets as the region’s electronic music industry continues to expand. Further details surrounding the conference and its Official Closing Party will follow ahead of November 26–27 in Hong Kong.