Warm up for Chris Stussy, Sub Focus, Hannah Laing & more
Win a DJ set at Rise Festival 2026
Go from mixing in your bedroom to performing in the French Alps. One DJ wins a set at one of Europe’s most unique ski and music festivals.
The opportunity
This is your chance to play a stage most DJs only dream about.
Crossfader and Rise Festival are giving one DJ the opportunity to perform at Rise Festival 2026 — sharing a lineup with some of the biggest names in electronic music. Whether you’re into house, drum & bass, techno, UKG or open-format energy, we want to hear DJs with personality, creativity, and the ability to move a crowd.
You’ll share the bill with
Some of the biggest names in the scene.
Sub FocusRise 2026
Chris StussyRise 2026
East End DubsRise 2026
Hannah LaingRise 2026
K MotionzRise 2026
OppidanRise 2026
A Little SoundRise 2026- YOU?The next name on the lineup could be yours.
One winning DJ joins this lineup. Why not you?
The prize
One winner. Everything covered.
Flights & Accommodation
Travel and your stay in the French Alps are fully covered. Just turn up and play.
Perform at Rise Festival
Play a live DJ set at Rise Festival 2026 — one of Europe’s most unique ski and music festivals.
Crossfader Hub Performance
Take a featured slot as part of the official Crossfader activity at Rise.
Promotion & Exposure
Get featured across Crossfader and Rise Festival social channels.
How to enter
Three things. That’s it.
A 30–60 minute mix
Upload via SoundCloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Dropbox or Google Drive.
A short DJ bio
Tell us who you are, your sound, and what makes you different.
Your social links
So we can see your world and where the crowd already follows you.
What we’re looking for
- Strong mixing ability
- Creative track selection
- Crowd energy and personality
- A unique identity and sound
Key dates
Mark your calendar.
Competition launch
10 June 2026
Submissions open
10 June – 20 July 2026
Shortlist selection
21 – 27 July 2026
Finalist video round
28 July – 10 August 2026
Winner announced
15 August 2026
You play Rise Festival 🎉
5–12 December 2026
Exclusive to Crossfader members.
You just need a Crossfader account — free or paid — to enter. Don’t have one yet? Create one for free and join the competition today. It takes a couple of minutes.
About Rise Festival
Ski by day. Rave by night.
Rise Festival is a week-long ski and music festival in Les Deux Alpes, France, running 5–12 December 2026. World-class skiing and snowboarding meets huge electronic music events — mountain parties, après-ski sessions, late-night arena shows and unforgettable performances surrounded by the Alps. It’s become one of Europe’s most exciting festival experiences. And it could be where you play next.
Common questions
Everything you need to know.
Ready to play Rise Festival 2026?
Submit your mix and show us why you deserve to play the Alps this December. Entries are open now.
Free to enter · Open to all Crossfader members · Flights & accommodation covered.