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The fourth edition of Mad Cool DJ Talent by Vibra Mahou is open

Mad Cool once again launches the Mad Cool DJ Talent by Vibra Mahou initiative, a project aimed at discovering new emerging talents from the electronic scene who can be part of the Mad Cool Festival 2026 lineup.

Registrations are now open through madcooltalent.com and will remain available until April 27 at 11:59 p.m.

The contest will have a professional jury made up of members of the music industry such as David Pejenaute (Vibra Mahou), Cindy Castillo (Mad Cool Festival), Matia Torrione (Lula Club), Sally Hurst (Analog) and Julio Ebrat (Live Nation), among others.

The process will be divided into several phases: first an initial jury selection, followed by an online public vote, and finally live performances in Madrid on June 11, 12 and 13.

The three winners will be part of the poster for Mad Cool Festival 2026, which will be held at Iberdrola Music between July 8 and 11.

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