Mad Cool DJ Talent 2026: The Clubbing Finals Begin

The road to the final lineup

The fourth edition of the Mad Cool DJ Talent competition, powered by Vibra Mahou, has entered its resolution phase. After closing its registration period on April 27th and concluding a selection process that combined the criteria of industry professionals with the public vote, the organization has confirmed the holding of the live finals. This event will determine which three emerging electronic music artists will earn a spot on the official lineup of Mad Cool Festival 2026.

The sessions will take place on June 11, 12, and 13 at Sala B in Madrid. According to official statements, the format will consist of live performances with free admission until capacity is reached, allowing for the evaluation of the participants' performance in a real club environment.

Sonic diversity and professional evaluation

The selected finalists cover genres including house, techno, breakbeat, and dubstep. Among the names confirmed for these rounds are SP.ICE, Alex Lyng, Whospalo, Oscar Henkel, Cidtronyck, Liens Très Dangereux, Color, Franca Arriola, Alexis Mayer, Vasap, Rocha, Collision, Lucas Vazz, Pharma D, Super Poly, Petunia Clark, and Yulie.

The panel of judges in charge of evaluating the technique, the groove, and the musical selection of the sessions is composed of active professionals from the international industry:

• Matia Torrione (Lula Club)
• Cindy Castillo (Mad Cool Festival)
• Julio Ebrat (Live Nation)
• David Pejenaute (Vibra Mahou)
• Kasandra Beltrán (RedMoon Techno)

Projection in the festival circuit

The three winners of the competition will be integrated into the official programming of Mad Cool Festival 2026. This inclusion provides direct access to the European festival circuit, allowing emerging artists to share the stage with established figures and establish their trajectory within the industrial fabric of electronic music.

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