ĄNIS
Recorded 2025 10 30 @ Soundium Store
Masterfully mixed tracks, great storytelling, and a diverse selection of styles delivered with real originality. You can feel the charisma throughout and it's one of essential ingredients in such a contest. The set flows so organically that you never feel like skipping ahead or waiting for what's next. Maintaining dynamics and keeping the listener fully engaged is one of the most important elements, and it’s executed perfectly here.
Chosen by DJ Swix & Youwin Trax
Cheff Optimal
Recorded 2025 10 28 @ Soundium Store
A well-crafted intro and consistent storytelling, supported by a harmonious and well-rounded selection. The transitions are truly high-quality, and the consistency never feels monotonous. Excellence is evident in every aspect. You can tell it’s a live mix: the rhythm slips slightly in places, but only a trained ear would notice. Top performance and mix!
Chosen by DJ Swix & Youwin Trax
Ke Blu
Recorded 2025 11 07 @ Soundium Store
It’s refreshing to see a clear concept chosen: playing music created exclusively by women. This strong aproach deserves high marks for originality. At times, the mixing feels slightly tentative, relying on loops of very short sections, and transitions can occasionally seem a bit rushed, yet the overall execution remains precise. The selection is impressive, as maintaining a unified sound with such specific criteria is no easy task. While there were a few mistakes, they are outweighed by the charisma and positive energy that run throughout the set.
Chosen by Soundium
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Soundium DJ Contest 2025
Calling DJs, selectors and playlist operators! Join the contest, share your sound, win nice prizes and, bonus, have a video version of your DJ mix to keep!
2025 10 27 - 11 27 @ Soundium Vilnius Store
Make sure to register to reserve the time slot for your DJ mix because the contest will be held in sessions.
We will ask you to challenge yourself and mix in 3 tracks from the year 2025 (yes, that’s this year) - a necessary condition.
All DJ mixes will be recorded live at Soundium booth and uploaded to our Youtube channel.
Three best mixes will be selected after the contest is finished and those DJs will receive prizes from AlphaTheta and Soundium.
The Gear
All participating DJs will have to record their mixes with most recent equipment provided by AlphaTheta. Using your own gear will not be allowed. We will make just one exception - you can use your own headphones (but if you do not bring headphones, AlphaTheta will cover you).
Prizes
400€ Soundium x AlphaTheta gift card
300€ Soundium x AlphaTheta gift card
200€ Soundium x AlphaTheta gift card
Register now to record your DJ set
Sorry guys & gals — we’re fully booked for this year’s competition. Sometimes people cancel their slots, so new openings may appear at any time. If you still want to participate, keep an eye on this calendar.
Frequently asked questions
So what is the course of the contest?
So what is the course of the contest?
Below you will find the detailed process of how the contest will be held.
First, you must register here and select the time slot when you will arrive at our store in Vilnius to record your DJ mix. Yes, this means that you must physically come to our store to do that.
The registration process opens 2025 10 13 and ends 2025 10 26.
We will not be able to provide time slots for participants who did not register in advance.
When you arrive at our store, make sure to have your music with you!
The mix will be recorded live (we will record both video and audio). The recorded video will be featured on our Youtube channel in 1-2 days after the mix. By participating in this contest, you agree with these conditions.
Recording of DJ mixes will start 2025 10 27 and end 2025 11 27.
After recording the mix, each participant must provide us with a playlist of the mix by filling out a special form that we will ask to complete. You will be able to write a couple of sentences about the mix as well if you feel like you want to explain its concept and narrative.
The winners will be selected 2025 12 04.
We will announce the winners on our socials and we will contact them personally as well.
Any requirements for the genres?
Any requirements for the genres?
No!
We are not limiting this contest to specific genres. Of course, many DJs mix electronic music, but this is not a necessary condition for participation in this contest.
What you choose to mix is up to you. We just ask you to find the time to come in and demonstrate your talent + skills.
Why TF must I mix in 3 tracks from 2025?
Why TF must I mix in 3 tracks from 2025?
This contest is planned to happen each year and we needed to think of one detail that would separate yearly contests, so we decided to go with this.
It’s a challenge, but it’s doable. We are not saying those 2025 tracks must be the key tracks of your DJ mix, but they will have to be in it. Hopefully it will allow us to see how the music mutates through the years (or doesn’t - but that’s also a very interesting thing to observe).
After recording the mix, each participant must provide us with a playlist of the mix - we will ask you to fill out a special form.
Do I have to pay to participate?
Do I have to pay to participate?
No, the contest is free entry.
How much time do I have for the mix?
How much time do I have for the mix?
You will get a 1,5 hour slot (1 hour 30 minutes) for EVERYTHING.
Your mix must be ±1 hour long.
The remaining 30 minutes is for you to calm down, manifest your affirmations or do whatever you do before starting to DJ, and then you will have the time to come back to Earth after your mix. We will also need some time to air out the DJ booth so the next participant can come in after you.
How old must I be to participate?
How old must I be to participate?
You must be at least 18 years old.
How will the winners be selected?
How will the winners be selected?
3 winners total will be selected and they will be announced on 2025 12 12.
1st & 2nd prize winner will be selected by two well-known local DJs - DJ SWIX & YOUWIN TRAX.
3rd prize winner will be selected by yours truly, team Soundium.
Will I be on video? What if I fail the mix?
Will I be on video? What if I fail the mix?
Yes, you will be on video.
Your recorded mix (video and audio) will be featured on our Youtube, so you, us and everyone else will be able to see it.
What if the mix turns out to be crap? If after the mix you decide not to participate, let’s talk and we will find a solution.
Can I play B2B with my DJing partner?
Can I play B2B with my DJing partner?
Yes, sure, why not.
We can allow 2 people at the decks (just make sure to agree that you will split the prize into two parts).
More people will be only allowed at the booth as dancers!
What is the purpose of life?
What is the purpose of life?
We're not here for a long time - we're here for a good time!
