RED RACE SEASON 3

Four coaches. Four rising talents. One spot on the RED.

Your road to the RED starts here. RED Race returns for its third season, giving the next generation of harder styles talent the chance to step up, develop their sound and compete for a spot on the mighty RED at Defqon.1 2027.

Think you have what it takes? Online applications are now open. Submit your application via the sign-up button below.

MEET YOUR COACHES

Taking the next step takes talent, dedication and people who know what it means to stand on that stage. This season, Warface and D-Sturb join returning coaches Adaro and Frontliner to guide four new candidates on their road to the RED.

Four artists with their own sound, experience and perspective. Who will help shape the next RED Race winner?

ADARO

RED RACE COACH 

D-Sturb

RED RACE COACH 

FRONTLINER

RED RACE COACH 

Warface

RED RACE COACH 

HOW TO ENTER RED RACE SEASON 3

Online applications are now open. This is your chance to put your music forward and take the first step toward becoming one of this season’s four candidates.

FAQ

HOW CAN I SUBMIT MY ENTRY?

You can submit your entry by completing the registration form via the button below.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?

To complete your entry, you'll need to provide some personal information, answer a few questions about your background as an artist and submit a demo of your own production.

You can find a full overview of the required information in the registration form.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS?

The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET.

CAN I SUBMIT AS A DUO?

Yes, you can enter the RED Race as a duo. Simply select 'Duo' in the first question of the registration form and follow the steps to complete your entry.

CAN I USE A RELEASED TRACK AS MY DEMO?

Yes, you can submit a released track as your demo, as long as it is your own original production. You do not need to create a brand-new track specifically for the RED Race.

 

Of course, you are welcome to produce something new if you prefer, but this is not required.

 

What matters most is that your demo showcases your best work.

CAN I SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE ENTRY?

No, you can only submit one entry for the RED Race.

CAN I MAKE CHANGES TO MY ENTRY AFTER SUBMITTING?

No, once you have submitted your entry, you will no longer be able to make any changes.

Please make sure to review all your information carefully before submitting.

CAN I SAVE MY PROGRESS AND COMPLETE MY ENTRY LATER?

Yes, you can save your entry as a draft and return to complete it later.

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO PARTICIPATE?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the RED Race.

WILL I RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION AFTER SUBMITTING?

Once you have submitted your entry, a confirmation message will appear on your screen to let you know that your submission has been received successfully. You will not receive a separate confirmation email.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M SELECTED OR NOT?

Following the submission deadline, all applications will be reviewed. Once the review process is complete, all applicants will receive an email informing them whether or not they have been selected to proceed to the next round. Please note that this process may take some time, so we kindly ask for your patience and recommend keeping an eye on your inbox and spam folder.

DEFQON.1 RECORDS

PARTNER

HARDERCLASS

PARTNER

PLATINUM AGENCY

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THE WISHLIST

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The Bassline Agency

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