Applications for Season 5 of BCCO x SoundCloud New Faces opens on Monday 8th September with an all new application process.
In Season 4 we had almost 1000 applications and every applicant recorded a set for us. This was a huge amount of work for the artists and a huge amount for us as judges.
So for Season 5 we're changing to a two stage process.
Stage 1: Tell us about you, how you are trying to make it in this tough industry and let us hear your music.
Applications Open: Monday 8th September 2025
Deadline: Friday 26th September 2025
- Fill out the application form and tell us about you, your approach to DJ'ing and what you are doing already.
- Share your SoundCloud with us so we can hear some of the mixes or recordings you have already done.
- We will assess all applications and choose 100 semi-finalists who show that they are serious about life as a DJ and have shown existing sets online that show great selection, technical skill and artistry.
Stage 2: We will invite 100 people to make a mix for us.
Invites sent out: Monday 13th October
Deadline for mixes: Friday 24th October 2025
Getting through stage 1 is a massive achievement and means we think you are doing all or many of the things you need to to succeed.
- In Stage two you make a special mix just for BCCO and this is the mix that will be assessed.
- Our judges will choose 30 finalists that will win a place on BCCO x SoundCloud New Faces Season 5
Season 5: Finalist Selection
From the 100 artists invited to make a mix in Stage 2 we will select the best 30 that will form the Season 5 finalists. This Announcement will be made on Monday 10th November 2025 and everyone will receive the results on this day.
Season 5: Live dates
Season 5 starts playing out on Saturdays and Sundays exclusively on SoundCloud from Saturday 22nd November 2025. 30 artists will be featured from around the world over 15 weeks and the season will close on Sunday 29th February 2026.
All 30 finalists will get an exclusive BCCO x SoundCloud New Faces T-Shirt plus BCCO keychain, BCCO eyemask and stickers.
Season 5: Winners
From the 30 finalists there will be five overall Season winners. Four are chosen by the booking team at Tresor, Berlin and one by BCCO. These winners announcements will be made on Monday 22nd March 2026.