We’re giving one DJ the opportunity to open the official afterparty following Asteroid’s UK exclusive 6-hour open-to-close set in Sheffield.
This is your chance to play at an OTR event and set the tone for what will be a huge afterparty.
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🎧 THE OPPORTUNITY
The winner will play the opening set at the OTRSOLO 001 afterparty at:
Panke Social, Sheffield
Saturday 2nd May 2026
9:00PM – 10:00PM
This is a key slot — setting the energy and direction for the entire afterparty.
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🏆 THE PRIZES
🥇 Winner
• Opening set at the OTRSOLO 001 Afterparty
• OTR T-shirt of your choice
• Guestlist for you + 1 to both the main event and afterparty
🥈 Runner-Up
• A set at a future OTR event
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🎶 HOW TO ENTER
To enter, you must:
• Create a 45-minute mix showcasing your take on the perfect afterparty opening set
• Upload your mix to SoundCloud titled exactly:
“OTRSOLO 001 – ASTEROID AFTER PARTY COMPETITION ENTRY”
• Include a full tracklist in the description
• Post your SoundCloud link in the comments of the official Facebook competition post
• Include a short paragraph explaining what this opportunity means to you
• Like & share the Facebook competition post
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⚠️ RULES & REQUIREMENTS
• Your mix must be exactly 45 minutes long
• Only one entry per person (multiple entries will not be accepted)
• Entries must be recorded as a live DJ mix exclusively for this competition
• Previously recorded or older mixes will not be accepted
• Computer-generated or studio-produced mixes are not allowed
• Finalists must be comfortable performing on a Pioneer DJ club setup
• You must be 18+ and available on Saturday 2nd May 2026 (9PM–10PM)
• There are no strict BPM restrictions, but your set must suit an afterparty opening slot — energy and progression are key
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📅 KEY DATES
• Entries close: Sunday 12th April 2026
• Shortlist announced: Before final decision
• Winner announced: On or before Sunday 19th April 2026
Entries are expected to be high — we recommend submitting early.
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📊 JUDGING PROCESS
All entries will be judged internally by members of the OTR team rather than through a public vote.
Each mix will be assessed on:
• Track selection
• Mixing
• Set progression
• How well it fits the brief of an afterparty opening set following Asteroid’s 6-hour open-to-close set
A shortlist of finalists will be created, with those entries reviewed again before selecting the winner and runner-up. The shortlisted mixes will be announced in advance, giving everyone the chance to listen back.
SoundCloud plays, comments, and general feedback on the mixes may also be taken into consideration, particularly in the case of a close decision.
We may run a poll to gather community opinion, however this will not be used to decide the outcome of the competition.
The judges’ decision is final.
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🎧 LISTEN TO ALL ENTRIES
All submitted entries will be added to the official OTR SoundCloud playlist:
👉 dj-comp-entries.otrsheff.com
Entries are added on a first come, first served basis, so the earlier you submit, the more exposure your mix will receive.
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🎟️ EVENT DETAILS
🔥 MAIN EVENT – ASTEROID (6 HOUR SET)
Asteroid – UK Album Launch Party
Exclusive 6 Hour Open-to-Close Set
📍 Plot 22, Sheffield
🕒 3:00PM – 9:00PM
⚠️ Less than 20 tickets remaining
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🎉 OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
OTRSOLO 001 Afterparty
📍 Panke Social, Sheffield
🕘 9:00PM – 3:00AM
Full lineup to be announced.
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🚀 FINAL NOTE
This is not just about technical ability — it’s about understanding the moment.
The afterparty opening set is a unique challenge. You’re setting the tone after a 6-hour journey — control, selection and progression are everything.
Good luck — we can’t wait to hear your entries.