Join Beatport’s 2025 Development Program: A Year of Exclusive Support for Twelve Artists
This month, Beatport has launched applications for its 2025 Beatport Next program, designed to help emerging dance music artists gain the recognition they deserve and elevate their music careers. Now entering its fifth year, the initiative has expanded to include twelve selected artists in this year’s cohort.
Beatport Next offers music producers a range of resources and opportunities aimed at enhancing their visibility in the industry. Initially starting with just six artists, the program expanded to eight in 2022 and has now reached twelve participants in 2024. Artists involved will benefit from featured placements on the Beatport website, inclusion in curated playlists, coverage on Beatportal, and robust social media backing.
Participants will also enjoy multiple promotional opportunities, including homepage highlights, banners for new releases, playlist placements, live streaming events, and potential brand collaborations. Throughout the twelve-month program, they will gain invaluable access to Beatport’s extensive network and resources, significantly boosting their presence in the dance music scene.
The success of previous participants underscores the program’s effectiveness. For instance, artists from the 2022 cohort experienced a remarkable 353% increase in Beatport download revenue and a 213% growth in followers, demonstrating that participation in Beatport Next can drastically change an artist’s career trajectory. Notable past participants, such as Ahadadream, KILIMANJARO, Aida Arko, and Nala, have risen to prominence in the dance music world. The program remains committed to supporting artists from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their musical genre or origin.
If you’re an artist with prior releases on record labels, music available on Beatport, and a planned release schedule for 2025, this program presents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and further your career. Applications are currently open, with a deadline set for Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join a program dedicated to fostering artist growth. Apply now to take the next step toward becoming part of the Beatport Next Class of 2025!
