Applications open for Beatport Next 2024: A launchpad for emerging artists

Beatport has revealed details on the forthcoming period of its accelerator program, Beatport Next, for emerging artists. Over the past three years, this initiative has played a pivotal role in elevating numerous acts, offering them a significant career uplift by providing essential promotional tools and a global platform.

After initially spotlighting six artists and increasing to eight in 2022, Beatport is set to broaden the scope of Beatport Next in the coming year. The program will now embrace twelve new talented acts, granting them an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their visibility and forge stronger connections within the global DJ and producer community as part of The Beatport Next Class of 2024.

These twelve selected artists will join an illustrious group of predecessors who have risen to become some of the most in-demand names in the dance music scene. Alumni include TSHA, Kevin de Vries, Nia Archives, Logic1000, VNSSA, IMANU, AMÉMÉ, Emily Nash, Jaden Thompson, Nikki Nair, HoneyLuv, Coco & Breezy and Junior Simba, among others.

Applications are now open for the Beatport Next Class of 2024. This is a call to aspiring artists to discover how Beatport Next can catalyze their career growth.

So, what exactly does the Beatport Next program entail? Over the next 12 months, Beatport commits to working closely with its twelve chosen artists. The program offers a range of benefits including homepage features, banners, strategic placement for new releases, featured playlists, editorial coverage on Beatportal, livestream opportunities, potential brand partnerships and robust social media support.

Beatport Next exemplifies Beatport's dedication to nurturing emerging talent at various stages of their career. The program prioritises artists' visibility, connecting them with an extensive network of industry professionals, labels, fellow artists, and a global fanbase.

For artists aspiring to join the Beatport Next Class of 2024, Beatport welcomes a diverse range of genres and backgrounds. The ideal candidates are those who have signed with a few record labels or run their own imprint, possess DJing expertise, have music available on Beatport, and have a substantial release schedule lined up for 2024.

Submitting an application for the Beatport Next Class of 2024 is straightforward. Interested artists can simply fill out the online form provided by Beatport. The team will reach out via email to the selected artists before the year's end, marking the beginning of a potentially transformative journey in their music careers.

Apply here.