New DJs in Ireland are being offered a live festival slot through a new RTÉ 2FM competition.
The station is inviting entries from aspiring DJs aged 18 and over, with the winner earning a performance at Forbidden Fruit Festival 2026 on the 2FM Rising Stage at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
The initiative focuses on giving emerging talent a national platform, whether they are starting out at home or already playing local venues, with a deadline of 5pm on Friday 1 May for submissions.
Entrants are required to send a 20-minute mix alongside a short artist profile, with the selected DJ joining a festival lineup spanning electronic, hip-hop and alternative music across the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Adam Fogarty said: “We love dance music here on 2FM, and we want to shine a light on the next generation of Irish DJs from around the country.”
He added the station has a history of supporting Irish artists and wants to reflect the range of its audience through new voices.
The Rising Stage is positioned as a launchpad for new acts, with the winning DJ gaining exposure at one of Ireland’s established music festivals.
For your chance to win a live slot at one of the biggest festivals of the year, all you have to do is send a 20-minute mix, along with a short artist profile to festivals@rte.ie before Friday, May 1st 2026 at 5pm.