The Rookie Floor Takeover: Stage 1

Cape Town’s freshest house talent takes over the main stage. Stage 1 kicks off three consecutive Fridays of head-to-head sets where rising DJs fight for an official Essential EDM seasonal residency. Bring the energy, support the locals, and watch the future of the city’s underground scene unfold. ???

Event & Entry Details

• Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
• Location: The Cape Town Event (De Waterkant)
• Door Entry: R75

How to Enter

• Submission: DM us your Mixcloud link or WhatsApp it to us with your full name and contact details by Wednesday, 9 September.
• Requirements: 10-minute mini-mix focused strictly on Tech, Minimal, or Classic House.
• Selection & Perks: Selected DJs must be free to play a 1-hour 15-minute live set this Friday. If chosen, you can bring 10 members of your hype squad with you!
• Live Voting: Sets will be live-streamed on Mixcloud where the crowd and viewers can vote for their favorite DJ.

Bring your squad, command the room, and show us what you’ve got. ????

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