Beats & Bikinis DJ Battle

ABOUT:

Your shot at the main stage starts right here.

The Road to the 13th Annual Neon Paint Party kicks off with Beats & Bikinis — El Paso's most electric DJ battle and the official pre-party of the desert Southwest's biggest wave pool festival. Before the paint flies and the bass drops at Wet'N'Wild Waterworld, five local DJs will go head-to-head for the ultimate prize: the opening set of the Neon Paint Party itself.

This year's battle goes down on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at RAD Retrocade West (4025 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX), starting at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Johnny Kage, with Mix 92.7 broadcasting live and giving away a pair of festival tickets every half hour from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the night is loaded with live music, giveaways, and the kind of energy that only comes when everything is on the line.

HOW THE COMPETITION WORKS

Step 1 — Enter or Get Nominated Think you have what it takes — or know someone who does? When the poll opens, submit your name or nominate a local DJ to throw their hat in the ring. 

Step 2 — Vote for Your Favorites The community decides who makes the cut. Cast your votes for your favorite local DJ and help push them into the top five. The five candidates with the most votes advance to the live competition.

Step 3 — Battle It Out Live On the night of the event, all five finalists take the stage and get 20 minutes each to prove they belong. One crowd. One panel of judges. No second chances.

Step 4 — Win the Opening Set One DJ walks away with the most coveted slot in El Paso's summer festival calendar — the opening set of the 13th Annual Neon Paint Party, Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at Wet'N'Wild Waterworld.

HOW TO ENTER / VOTE
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