THE ARTIST
THE PRODUCER
THE EVENT PLANNER
THE CONTENT CREATOR
Are you ready to change your life?
This summer, YOU CAN be the one that finds out the
secrets behind-the-scenes of the festival industry through the first training & mentorship program that will take you straight to UNTOLD’s mainstage.
Four CATEGORIES are open for applications this year.
Chose yours and begin your experience now.
Participation is free of charge, 80 CREATORS will be selected for this year’s program.
THE ARTISTS – DJ Pillar
Who can apply?
DJs of any nationality, with experience of crafting their own mixes of any musical genre.
THE PRODUCERS – Music Production Pillar
Who can apply?
Music producers of any nationality who create their own original tracks, remixes, or sound productions in any musical genre.
THE EVENT PLANNERS – Event organisers pillar
Who can apply?
Event planners of any nationality passionate about designing and organizing experiences, with an interest in learning how large-scale festivals and live events are created.
THE CONTENT CREATORS – The digital storytelling pillar
Who can apply?
Content creators of any nationality who produce original digital content and want to showcase their creativity through storytelling, video, photography, or social media formats.
TIMELINE OF 2026 EDITION
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Creators enter the competition
by submitting our form
1 May
The Selection
A mentor / board selects 20 participants per pillar (80 in total)
May 4 – May 10
The Workshops
Creators attend in person workshops led by the best mentors in the industry
4 weeks, all pillars, 3 day/week
All participants will solve a challenge
to showcase their work and skills
May 19 – June 11
Workshops are hosted by Takeovers Studios / Bucharest, Calea Dorobanți 164
The Finalists
Online voting (on website) and a jury of mentors
5 finalists / pillar
Closing Party & Winners
The DJs showcase their mixes live, while the other pillars pitch ideas to a jury of industry experts.
The public votes on the winning DJs, and the jury decides the other pillars.
4 winners (one per pillar)
June 29 / At Takeovers Studios, Calea Dorobanți 164
ALL 80 participants join UNTOLD’s Mainstage
6-9 August 2026
REWARDS
All 80 selected participants will join the mentorship program free of charge and receive everything they need for the journey: program materials, exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes access to UNTOLD, invitations to special events and parties, and a free pass to UNTOLD 2026. They will also experience a unique CREATORS moment on UNTOLD’s Mainstage.
The 4 winners from each pillar will receive additional rewards:
• Exclusive winners merch
• VIP access to UNTOLD, including accommodation and festival top-ups
• Access to exclusive UNTOLD special events and experiences.