Emerging DJs residing in Central, Eastern, Baltic, and Southeastern Europe. Eligible countries include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine. We accept all electronic music genres, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

• On-Site Marketing for DJs Workshop at Carbon Silesia Festival (Zabrze, Poland);
• Showcase slot on the Fresh Faces stage at Carbon Silesia Festival 2025. You will perform on one of the two festival days. The exact performance date will be communicated once all participants are selected;
• Personalized one-on-one mentoring session;
• Webinars and masterclasses covering career development, strategic touring management, networking, mindset development, and advanced marketing strategies;
• A collaborative community space for peer support and resource sharing;

The boot camp takes place during the Carbon Silesia Festival in Zabrze, Poland, from 13 to 14 June 2025.

Twelve. Competition is high, so ensure your application is complete, consents are correctly marked in the form, and your mix effectively represents your artistic identity.

Participation is completely free.

We cover:

• Travel reimbursement up to 400 EUR per person (based solely on train, bus, or plane tickets; economy class). Reimbursements will be processed after the festival performance and the mentoring phase, with payments scheduled for completion by February 2026.
• Two nights in a designated 3-star hotel in Zabrze during the Carbon Silesia Festival 2025;
• Festival access, hospitality, and participation in the boot camp and festival

Participants are responsible only for their personal expenses, such as meals outside of festival catering, extras, drinks, and souvenirs.

• A mix that effectively represents your artistic identity (maximum 60 minutes);
• A link to a public SoundCloud set titled ‘DJ LAB PRO by VG DJ LAB – Contest Set‘;
• Basic social media and streaming statistics;
• A brief description of your artistic brand;
• Find a quiet space to fill out the application – this form is here so we can improve the music industry together, the more honest the answers, the better.

• Application deadline: 30 May 2025, 23:59 CET
• Short-list announcement: 01 June 2025
• Bootcamp + showcase: 13-14 June 2025
• Mentoring phase: July 2025 – January 2026

The jury will evaluate based on artistic quality, uniqueness of style (UVP), motivation, export potential, and a balanced representation of countries and genders to ensure a diverse cohort.

Yes, you can apply. However, please note that priority will be given to applicants who both originate from and are currently based in one of the eligible countries.

No. According to LIVEMX guidelines, financial re-granting is prohibited. Instead, the value participants receive includes training, stage exposure, and long-term mentoring—benefits that extend far beyond a one-time cash prize.

All workshops, mentoring sessions, and online resources are conducted in English. A B2 working proficiency is essential to participate.

Yes, it is required to attend both days of the festival.

Your data will only be used for recruitment and program-related communication. We do not share personal data with third parties, except for project partners (e.g., LIVEMX, Carbon Silesia Festival) solely for organizational purposes. You can request data deletion at any time. For more information, review our Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy.