ANTS: NEXT GEN 2025 Artist Program | ANTS

Powered by SoundCloud, the ANTS: NEXT GEN artist mentorship program returns for 2025.

Our search for the DJ stars of tomorrow aims to uplift new talent, giving them access to an unprecedented team of mentors including artists, promoters, managers and marketeers. Their expertise and guidance will help you level up your career and take the next steps on the international stage.

Our partners at SoundCloud will support the artist with a campaign of ‘firsts’ - first set for ANTS at Ushuaïa Ibiza, first billboard in Ibiza, and first official release, along with playlist placements and editorial on the world’s biggest open audio platform. Further prizes come courtesy of Point Blank music school, AlphaTheta, Ibiza Sonica, Apple Music and DJ Mag.

ANTS is the greatest electronic music community in the world, and we know that many of our supporters are talented artists looking to make an impact on the future of our industry. ANTS: NEXT GEN is about finding this talent.

Yann Pissenem (Founder, CEO & Owner of Ushuaïa Entertainment, Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza)

Itziar Gonzalez (ANTS Project Manager)

Andrea Oliva

Chelina Manuhutu

SYREETA

FIRZA (ANTS: NEXT GEN 2024 Winners)

Us Two (ANTS: NEXT GEN 2023 Winners)

The winning artist will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break into the international scene with a full support package designed to elevate your career from the underground to the main stage.

Play a set at Ushuaïa Ibiza during one of this summer’s ANTS events — the ultimate crowd, the ultimate platform.

Full Marketing Rollout to introduce you as the ANTS: NEXT GEN winner + Billboard in Ibiza.

Break the Surface and Step into the Spotlight. Unlock a custom SoundCloud campaign designed to elevate your name and ignite your presence. Featuring playlist placements, exclusive editorial, and unforgettable firsts. Your sound, your style, redefined and amplified across the world’s biggest open audio platform. What's next in music is first on SoundCloud.

Point Blank Production Masterclass. Bring your track to life in an exclusive mentorship alongside the Point Blank team and one of ANTS’ core artists. From the very first idea to the final mix, work side-by-side to shape your first release-ready track. No templates, no fluff — just real, professional music-making.

AlphaTheta Session with official gear guidance, plus your own pair of AlphaTheta Headphones to keep.

Ibiza Sonica Radio DJ Set Recording — filmed, recorded, and streamed on Ibiza Sonica Radio + video on the official ANTS YouTube channel.

Take over the ANTS Apple Music playlist – your sound, front and centre.

An interview with you to be featured in DJ Mag Spain.

10 artists will be selected as finalists and awarded the official ANTS Next Gen Runner-Up title. You’re not just making the Top 10, you’re becoming part of The Colony.

Your music will be showcased across ANTS platforms

Dedicated feature on the ANTS website

Custom social media posts

Inclusion in our official newsletter

Level up your music distribution and insights

Giving you the tools to reach new fans and optimize your online presence

Connect directly with the ANTS team backstage at one of our Ibiza or ANTS ON TOUR dates (travel and accommodation not included)

To enter, you must record a 30-35 minute DJ mix of music that you would perform at an ANTS event. You must upload your mix along with your relevant information via the form below.

The deadline for submission is 23:59 CET, 8th May 2025. All entries submitted after this time will not be considered.

All mix entries will be uploaded to the United ANTS SoundCloud page on 10th May. You must then post your entry on your social media channels, encouraging supporters to listen to your mix and tagging #ANTSNEXTGEN2025

Participants will be disqualified for any of the following reasons:

Duplicate entries (only one was considered).

Files with incorrect formatting.

Links were provided without public access or broken links.

Mixes longer than 35 minutes or shorter than 15 minutes.

Participants who did not provide contact information.

File uploaded is not mp3

File uploaded after submission deadline

Incorrect naming format

Not in line with music genres that define the brand (techno, tech house, house or similar sub genres)