The popular XMAS MIX CONTEST organized by HOFA College is entering its 17th round: Producers and remixers from all genres can now participate free of charge and submit their mix or remix of this year's song “Blue Silent Night” until January 31, 2026. The contest once again offers the complete tracks of the song for download – ideal for showcasing your mixing skills under real production conditions.
Published 10:53 am on Friday 12th December 2025 by Beat Magazine
The track combines crossover, alternative, and pop rock elements: powerful drums, massive guitars, atmospheric keys, deep bass, and an outstanding vocal performance form the basis for creative interpretations. Submitted productions will be evaluated by both a jury of professional audio engineers and a community vote.
Prizes worth over 27,000 Euro are up for grabs. HOFA is awarding 1,500 Euro in prize money for the best mix and the best remix. Participants can also win high-quality hardware and software from renowned manufacturers such as Ableton, ADAM Audio, Arturia, Native Instruments, Neumann, Sennheiser, Steinberg, Yamaha, and many more. Those who collect the most votes in the online voting also have the chance to win studio headphones from Sennheiser.
Participating is easy: download the tracks, create your mix or remix, and upload it to hofa-contest.com. Further information and prize overviews can also be found there. You can find all further information here.
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