The Rookie Take Over Session 2
About This Event
The Rookie Floor Takeover: Stage 2The momentum builds as another wave of Cape Town’s rising talent steps up to the main stage for Stage 2. Week 1 set the benchmark, but the fight for an official Essential EDM seasonal residency is far from over. Expect higher stakes, bigger energy, and pure floor craft as our next lineup battles for a spot in the Grand Final. ???Event & Entry DetailsDate: Friday, 18 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, 16 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
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Address: 14 Cobern Street, De Waterkant
What to Expect
Live Performance
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Quality Sound
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Friday, September 18, 2026
20:00 (SAST)
Opium Lounge
14 Cobern Street, De Waterkant
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