The Rookie Take Over Session 1

The Rookie Floor Takeover: Stage 1Cape Town’s freshest house talent takes over the main stage. Stage 1 kicks off three consecutive Fridays of head-to-head sets where rising DJs fight for an official Essential EDM seasonal residency. Bring the energy, support the locals, and watch the future of the city's underground scene unfold. ???Event & Entry DetailsDate: Friday, 11 September 2026Location: The Cape Town Event (De Waterkant)Door Entry: R75How to EnterSubmission: DM us your Mixcloud link or WhatsApp it to us with your full name and contact details by Wednesday, 9 September.Requirements: 10-minute mini-mix focused strictly on Tech, Minimal, or Classic House.Selection & Perks: Selected DJs must be free to play a 1-hour 15-minute live set this Friday. If chosen, you can bring 10 members of your hype squad with you!Live Voting: Sets will be live-streamed on Mixcloud where the crowd and viewers can vote for their favorite DJ.Bring your squad, command the room, and show us what you’ve got. ????#TheEssentialEDMSessions #BePresentInTheSound #DisconnectToConnect #AbsoluteNoir #LiquidGold #RookieFloorTakeover #CapeTownElectronicMusic #CapeTownNightlife #UndergroundHouse #DeWaterkant #FormAndFunction