Studio 88 x Soul Candi: Mix on the Move – Next Gen 2025
Studio 88, in collaboration with the legendary Soul Candi, is dropping the beat harder than ever with Mix on the Move: Next Gen 2025 – the ultimate platform for up-and-coming DJs and music producers to show what they’re made of! Whether you’re spinning deep house in your bedroom or crafting Afro-tech fire in the studio, this is your shot to break into the scene. Think cash, clothing, mentorship, studio time, and even a collab with one of SA’s top artists.
This isn’t just a competition - it’s your next big break.
What’s Up for Grabs?
Winner Takes All:
- R15,000 Cash Prize
- R15,000 Studio 88 Clothing Voucher
- Professional Photoshoot & Style Upgrade
- Accredited Music Courses at Soul Candi Institute of Music
- Mentorship with industry experts
- Studio Time with the one-and-only Producer Ryan Murgatroyd
- Collaboration Opportunity with a top SA artist, plus a release on Soul Candi Records
- Feature on Studio 88’s YouTube Channel
Runner-Up Rewards:
- R10,000 Cash Prize
- R10,000 Studio 88 Clothing Voucher
- Accredited Music Courses at Soul Candi Institute of Music
Public Voter Prize:
Just by voting, you could WIN a R2,000 Studio 88 Voucher. Your voice matters!
Competition Timeline
Phase 1: Submissions
- 21 August – 08 September 2025
- Upload your 2-minute track at www.soulcandi.co.za/studio88
Share it on TikTok, X, Instagram, or Facebook and tag @Studio88!
Phase 2: Top 10 Reveal & Public Voting
- Top 10 Announcement: 10 September 2025
- Public Voting: 12 – 18 September 2025
Support your favs, and be part of crowning the next generation of sound!
Phase 3: Final Judging & Winner Reveal
- Winner Announced: 22 September 2025
The final decision rests with our expert panel. No pressure—but make it fire.
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility
- Open to citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 or older.
- Participants must submit original work—no remixes, samples, or plagiarised content allowed.
- Multiple entries will be accepted.
Publicity & Intellectual Property
- By entering, you agree that Studio 88 and Soul Candi may use your name, voice, photos, videos, and submission for marketing purposes without additional compensation.
- All intellectual property rights of submissions remain with the entrant, but Studio 88 and Soul Candi reserve the right to showcase entries across platforms.
Privacy Compliance
- Personal information will be used strictly for competition purposes and handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
General Competition Rules
- Judges' decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
- Studio 88 reserves the right to disqualify entries for any reason including breach of rules, offensive content, or suspected manipulation of public votes.
- Studio 88 reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or amend the competition at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The competition is not affiliated with or sponsored by Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X.
- Governed by local law; participants agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of local courts.
This Is Your Moment – Don’t Sleep on It!
You’ve got the passion. You’ve got the skills. Now it’s time to put your name on the map. Submit your track, rally your fans, and start your journey into the spotlight.