Beatport and Madonna launch Global Remix Challenge for ‘Ray of Light’

30 August 2025
2 minutes · By Yotam Dov

Beatport, Warner Music Group, and pop legend Madonna have now joined forces to launch the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge, inviting producers across the globe to reimagine one of electronic music’s most influential crossover tracks. Running from August 28 to September 25, 2025, the contest not only provides access to the official stems of the 1998 classic created by Madonna and producer William Orbit, but also opens the door for a new generation of producers to leave their mark.

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Furthermore, as part of the competition, participants will upload their remixes through Beatport’s Label Radar platform, with the winner ultimately revealed on October 15 via Beatportal. At stake is a prize package worth over $12,000, which includes cutting-edge production gear, premium software bundles, and a signed Ray of Light vinyl from Madonna herself.

The launch also coincides with the long-awaited release of Veronica Electronica, a companion project originally shelved in 1998. Moreover, the compilation revisits Ray of Light with newly edited club remixes from William Orbit, Sasha, BT, Victor Calderone, and Peter Rauhofer.

Reflecting on the challenge, Madonna said: “My appreciation for the art of remixing has been passionate since I started making music. 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.”

Emilie Birks, VP of Marketing at The Beatport Group, added: “Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is a seminal masterpiece, and this initiative unites an icon with a worldwide community of producers ready to redefine the track’s legacy.”

For producers, this marks a rare chance to remix a GRAMMY-winning hit that not only reshaped Madonna’s career but also bridged pop and electronic music on a global scale.

How to Enter

1. Download the official stems of Ray of Light via Beatportal.
2. Redeem a free plugin: Claim Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine Lite (valued at $29) by entering the code rayoflight at checkout.
3. Submit your remix through LabelRadar before the deadline.

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