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Swift Talent Quest is Martell’s commitment to shaping Malaysia’s next generation of music talent by giving aspiring local DJs a bold platform to rise, be audacious, and own the spotlight. Returning for its 2025 edition, submissions are now open until 14 September. Open to aspiring and established DJs from across Malaysia, this nationwide competition offers a rewarding platform to challenge yourself, level up your craft, and perform on standout stages across Malaysia — with RM128,000 in prizes up for grabs. The winner will receive a RM30,000 cash prize and a lineup of exclusive prizes designed to elevate their music journey.
From an overwhelming number of submissions last year, four finalists earned their place on the mainstage. This year, a fresh wave of contenders will battle it out across a series of Swift Nights in October, with standout performers advancing to the Semi-Finals in November. From there, the top talents will face off in a high-stakes final showdown in December where the winner will be crowned one of Malaysia’s most fearless and boundary-pushing DJs.
Backed by DJs Playground, Swift Talent Quest is more than a competition — it’s a career-defining launchpad for the next wave of fearless DJs, with Martell leading the charge for those bold enough to soar beyond the expected.
And this time? Expect the unexpected. While the 2024 edition was an open-format free-for-all, 2025 ups the ante with surprise challenges — from collaborations to genre flips and regional rave inspirations. The twist? Contestants won’t know what challenge they’re facing until they advance to the next round.
“Swift Talent Quest is about more than just playing a good set,” Liew Pooi Wan, Head of Marketing at Pernod Ricard Malaysia, shared. “It’s about showing up with boldness, with vision, and pushing your own creative edge. This platform is for those ready to Soar Beyond The Expected.”
The competition continues its partnership with DJs Playground, returning as official mentors with a shoutout from last year’s winner, DJ Svggy, who made her mark in 2024.
Mixtape submissions are now open.
Step 1: Prepare a DJ set, not exceeding 5 minutes, that reflects your unique sound and musical identity.
Step 2: Upload your mixtape video via Instragram, or other similar platforms with the hashtags #MARTELLMY #NOBLIGE #SWIFTTALENTQUEST.
Step 3: Fill out the official entry form at https://www.martell.com/en-my/talentquest/.
Submissions are open from now until 14 September 2025.
Step 4: Shortlisted DJs will be invited to perform live at the Preliminary Rounds during Swift Nights. If selected, you’ll receive all the details you need to prepare and show up strong. Visit https://www.martell.com/en-my/talentquest/ and follow Martell Malaysia’s Facebook page for the latest updates on Swift Nights locations
