Beatport and Warner Music Group launch the Global Remix Challenge for Madonna’s “Ray of Light”
The grand prize, valued at over $12,000, includes cutting-edge production hardware, premium software, and a signed vinyl from Madonna herself
Beatport, in partnership with Warner Music Group and global superstar Madonna, announce the launch of the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge. From August 28 to September 25, 2025, producers across the globe can access the official stems of Ray of Light — originally produced by Madonna and William Orbit in 1998 — and upload their remix via the LabelRadar platform.
The winner will be revealed on October 15 on Beatportal, Beatport’s editorial destination for global DJ culture.
The contest coincides with the release of Veronica Electronica, a long-awaited project featuring club remixes by William Orbit, Peter Rauhofer, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone. Originally conceived in 1998 but shelved due to the runaway success of Ray of Light, the project now surfaces as the perfect companion to the album, which won four GRAMMY® Awards, including “Best Dance Recording,” and sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
Madonna comments:
"My appreciation for the art of remixing has been passionate since I started making music. The ability to push boundaries and do the unexpected is something I relate to as an artist. I look forward to hearing everyone’s interpretations – don’t hold back.”
Emilie Birks, VP of Marketing at The Beatport Group, adds:
"Today we launch an exciting new chapter in our Global Remix Challenge. Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is a seminal masterpiece, and this initiative brings together an icon with a global community of producers ready to redefine the track’s legacy.”
How to Enter
Download the official stems from Ray of Light via Beatportal.
Redeem a free Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine Lite plugin (valued at $29) using the code rayoflight at checkout.
Submit your remix through LabelRadar.
Key Dates
Launch: August 28, 2025
Deadline: September 25, 2025
Winner Announcement: October 15, 2025 on Beatportal
Grand Prize (valued at over $12,000)
Signed Ray of Light vinyl from Madonna
iLoud Micro Monitor Pro studio monitors (IK Multimedia)
Everything Minimal Bundle (Minimal Audio)
Pure Tube microphone (Lewitt)
DT 1990 PRO MKII headphones (Beyerdynamic)
SonicBundle (UVI)
And much more
About the Global Remix Challenge
Beatport’s Global Remix Challenge invites producers to reimagine iconic tracks from world-class artists. Past editions have featured Tiësto and The Blessed Madonna featuring Kylie Minogue. Previous winners, like Sparkee (whose remix of Tiësto’s The Business has over 3.8M Spotify streams), have used the challenge as a career springboard.
