TRNSMT has called upon some of Scotland's biggest DJs to find the next generation of talent.
Ahead of this year's festival, budding producers will have the opportunity to have their mixes judged by LF System, Arielle Free, Meg McHugh and Hayley Zalassi and win the opportunity to play a set on the event's famed Boogie Bar.
Slots are the Boogie Bar are highly sought after with the festival annually inundated with requests to play in the arena.
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Now for the first time ever, TRNSMT has announced its hunt for local talent and is calling on musicians to submit their best mixes for a chance to join some of the country's best grassroots DJs and producers on the line-up.
An incredible opportunity for up-and-coming artists, all submissions will be listened to and judged by a host of massive Scottish DJs, including dance duo LF System, who topped the charts last summer with Afraid to Feel, Glasgow-based Hayley Zalassi who is known for sets at Sub Club, BBC Radio 1 presenter and world-renowned DJ Arielle Free, and Capital Dance host Meg McHugh.
Craig Johnston, promoter at DF Concerts who programmes the Boogie Bar, said: "TRNSMT 2023 is set to be a massive weekend, filled with great music from huge chart toppers to up-and-coming acts.
"After two hugely successful years, we’re really excited to bring the Boogie Bar back this summer and showcase some of Scotland’s best DJ talent.
"For the very first time, we’re opening the stage and offering a budding DJ the chance to play a set to thousands of music lovers at Scotland’s biggest festival, joining some of the biggest names in music.
"A true once-in-a-lifetime gig, it’s guaranteed to make it a summer to remember.
"We’re really pleased to have LF System, Arielle Free, Hayley Zalassi, and Meg McHugh on board with the judging process - some of Scotland’s biggest names in electronic music who know exactly what it takes to get a crowd excited."
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Arielle Free said: "I am buzzing to be a part of the TRNSMT panel to help judge the incredible talent and music coming out of Scotland at the moment.
"I live for any way to discover my favourite new act and getting to listen to their mixes and help shine a light is always something I'm proud to be a part of.
"Can't wait to hear what's submitted."
LF System added: "We are delighted to be contributing our thoughts for the TRNSMT Boogie Bar competition.
"We're looking forward to hearing what the next generation of Scottish artists have in their locker."
To enter, applicants should submit their mixes online here by Monday, May 1 at 6pm.
The winner will be announced on May 18.
As well as playing the Boogie Bar on Saturday, July 8, the winner will also win three weekend tickets for them and two friends.
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