UNI AIR - Band and DJ Contest for students
Call for applications: Application to perform at the 19th UNI AIR on 03.06.2026
Nature of the event
The event is organized by the Studentenwerk Dresden and the Dresden student clubs. The UNI AIR is part of the Dresden Student Days and aims to discover new talents in the student culture sector, present them to a wider audience and provide financial support for the best performers on the night.
It is an open air event with a covered 10 x 6 m stage. Professional sound and lighting equipment will be provided.
Place and time
The UNI AIR will take place on June 03, 2026 from 6 p.m. to midnight on the outdoor area behind the HSZ of the TU Dresden. There is no entrance fee.
Application
We are looking for student bands/soloists and DJane's who dare to go public and would like to win the Studentenwerk's sponsorship prizes. The prizes are endowed as follows:
| Place | Bandcontest | DJ-Contest |
|---|---|---|
| 1st place | 1.200 € | 500 € |
| 2nd place | 600 € | 250 € |
| 3rd place | 300 € | 150 € |
Requirements
Groups must consist of at least 50% students who are studying at a university supervised by Studentenwerk Dresden. A double application (e.g. with more than one band) is not permitted.
Soloists must be students at a university supervised by Studentenwerk Dresden.
Application documents
- Registration at www.studentenwerk-dresden.de/english/kultur/uni-air-anmeldung.html
- For bands: provision of at least three tracks in mp3 format via drop box or other upload method (e.g. SoundCloud)
- For DJs: Provision of a 10 to 15-minute demo mix in mp3 format via drop box or other upload method (e.g. SoundCloud)
Application deadline: 04.04.2025
Competition procedure
The competition will take place in two stages. Depending on the number of applications, preliminary rounds will be held in May 2026. Applications from the Zittau and Görlitz university area may also be subject to a preliminary round. All applicants are requested to keep the dates of the preliminary rounds free. A maximum of six bands and DJs can qualify for the final on June 3, 2026.
Dates of the preliminary rounds 2026:
- Studenten club Aquarium: 7th May
- Studenten club Wu 5: 8th May
- Studenten club Novitatis: Date still to be confirmed
- Studenten club Bärenzwinger: 11th May
When applying, bands and DJane's must be aware that the performance time at UNI AIR and the preliminary rounds is limited to 20 minutes.
Depending on the type of performance and the technical conditions, the organizer alone decides on the order of the performance.
A jury appointed by the Studentenwerk Dresden will decide who is eligible to take part in the preliminary rounds.
The preliminary rounds and the final will be judged 50/50 by a jury and the audience. Legal recourse is excluded!
Inquiries/Contact
Studentenwerk DresdenGeschäftsbereich Kommunikation und Kultur
Rainer Freckmann
Tel.: 0351 4697-544
E-Mail: rainer.freckmann@studentenwerk-dresden.de Download call for applications as PDF Application for the UNI AIR 2026