Win over $12k worth of production gear by remixing Madonna’s Ray of Light in Beatport’s Global Remix Challenge

More than $12,000 worth of production hardware and software is on the line in Beatport’s new Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge. The competition, created in partnership with Warner Music Group and Madonna herself, invites producers around the world to reimagine the pop icon’s 1998 electronic classic.

From now to 25 September, participants can download the official stems from Madonna and producer William Orbit’s original session and submit their rework through Beatport’s LabelRadar platform. Winners will be announced on 15 October via Beatportal.

As mentioned, the grand prize package is an enviable one worth over $12,000, and features top-shelf studio gear and software, including Lewitt’s Pure Tube microphone, IK Multimedia’s iLoud Micro Monitor Pro, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII headphones, Minimal Audio’s full ‘Everything Minimal’ software bundle, UVI’s SonicBundle, and more. The winner will also receive a signed Ray of Light vinyl from Madonna herself.

Runners-up won’t go empty handed either. The second-place prize features UVI’s Vintage Vault 4, Lewitt’s Ray microphone, and a stack of software bundles and subscriptions, while third place nets UVI’s Falcon Version 3, Lewitt’s Connect 2 audio interface, and other premium software tools.

The contest also lands alongside the long-delayed release of Veronica Electronica, a shelved 1988 companion project to Ray of Light featuring club remixes by Orbit, Sasha, BT, Victor Calderone, and the late Peter Rauhofer. The original album, which sold over 16 million copies and earned Madonna four Grammys including Best Dance Recording, marked her shift from pop into electronic territory with Orbit at the helm.

“My appreciation for the art of remixing has been passionate since I started making music,” says Madonna in a press statement. “The ability to propel boundaries and do the unexpected is something I can relate to as an artist. I look forward to hearing everyone’s interpretation – don’t hold back.”

Here’s how you can enter:

• Download the official Ray of Light stems from Beatportal
• Redeem a free Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine Lite plugin (worth $29) with the code rayoflight at checkout.
• Submit your remix via LabelRadar by 25 September

Head over to Beatportal for more information on the contest.