The Rookie Take Over Finals

The Rookie Floor Takeover: The Grand Final

This is where it all comes together. The top talent from Weeks 1 and 2 step onto the main stage one last time to battle it out for the ultimate prize: an official seasonal residency with Essential EDM. Expect maximum energy, peak crowd power, and zero holding back as Cape Town's next resident is crowned. ???

Event & Entry Details

• Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
• Location: The Cape Town Event (De Waterkant)
• Door Entry: R100

The Final Stakes

• The Challenge: Finalists deliver their ultimate 1-hour 15-minute live set to command the floor.
• Perks & Live Voting: Finalists get to bring 10 members of their hype squad. Sets will be live-streamed on Mixcloud so fans at home and in the room can vote for their favorite.
• The Prize: One DJ takes home the official Essential EDM seasonal residency.

Pack the floor, vote for your favorite DJ, and witness who claims the crown. ????

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