DJ Contest – Bring Your Sound to Sonaari Festival 2026

Sonaari Festival is searching for fresh DJ talent to join the lineup and the winner will perform live at Sonaari Festival 2026. This is your chance to step behind the decks at one of the most exciting festivals, surrounded by nature and unforgettable vibes.

To participate, fill out the form on this page and submit a link to your DJ mix.

Entry requirements:

• A 30-minute DJ set mixed specifically for this competition

• The set must be publicly available on a streaming platform such as SoundCloud or Mixcloud

• Submit the link to your mix via the entry form
  Please note:
  Only original mixes recorded specifically for this competition will be accepted. Previously recorded or reused sets will be automatically disqualified.

Preferred genres:

• Trance

• Techno

• Progressive

• Hard Trance

• Hard Techno

Competition Details

The DJ contest is open to everyone aged 18 or older. The entry period is 1.-28.2.2026. The winner will be announced by 31.3.2026.

The winning DJ will receive a performance slot at Sonaari Festival 2026, round-trip ferry transportation on the event day from Lahti Harbor to the island and back, meal during the event day, and free full-weekend festival access.

Newsletter Notice

By entering the competition, contact details will be added to Sonaari’s newsletter mailing list, which is used to share festival news and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Why Sonaari?

Sonaari Festival is more than just music. It is a unique island festival experience, where electronic music meets summer nights, stunning nature, and an intimate atmosphere. 

Submit your mix, trust your sound, and take your shot at Sonaari.

Good luck. We can’t wait to hear you.