The Dazed 100 is back for 2027! Put yourself forward

Since its inception in 2015, the Dazed 100 has served as a vital global platform for rising stars, revolutionaries, and cultural catalysts spanning Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Over the past decade, the initiative has built an extraordinary legacy of identifying raw talent long before it enters the mainstream consciousness. A look back at previous iterations reveals an alumni network of immense cultural significance, featuring names that have gone on to redefine music, fashion, cinema, activism, and art on a global scale. Among the notable figures who have been championed by the platform are global musical powerhouses like Rosalía and Tyla, influential environmental activist Greta Thunberg, international superstar Jackson Yee, breakout model and trans icon Alex Consani, visionary fashion designers Aaron Esh and Grace Wales Bonner, acclaimed director Aidan Zamiri, rising actor Chase Infiniti, supermodel Anok Yai, and indigenous activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, alongside a vast multitude of other trailblazers.

Reflecting on the enduring mission of the initiative, Dazed editor-in-chief Ted Stansfield emphasizes that the project looks far beyond mere aesthetic output. For Stansfield and the curatorial team, the essence of the Dazed 100 lies in intentionality, purpose, and a distinct worldview. As Stansfield notes, everyone selected for the Dazed 100 stands for something, and creativity is only one part of the equation. The publication is actively searching for a new wave of changemakers who possess a clear point of view and a deep sense of purpose. For more than a decade, the Dazed 100 has championed the next generation of cultural leaders—the individuals who are actively shaping youth culture from the ground up, disrupting conventional norms, and challenging the status quo through their respective mediums.

The scope of the Dazed 100 encompasses young trailblazers from all walks of creative life and beyond, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of contemporary youth culture. The open call welcomes designers, musicians, visual artists, photographers, activists, performance artists, make-up artists, independent journalists, innovative athletes, and multidisciplinary creators of all kinds. The initiative provides these individuals with a high-profile platform to not only highlight their unique talents but also to showcase the values that drive their work. Whether an applicant is operating on a hyper-local scale to shift community perspectives or creating work that rattles the very foundations of global youth culture, the editorial team is eager to examine the breadth of contemporary ingenuity.

Crucially, being selected for the Dazed 100 represents only the beginning of a larger journey rather than a final destination. Throughout 2027, Dazed is committed to actively supporting the chosen creatives’ ideas and burgeoning careers through a comprehensive framework of commissions, creative collaborations, and high-profile commercial and editorial opportunities spanning across all of Dazed’s influential digital and print platforms. This ongoing support system is designed to provide emerging talent with the resources, visibility, and industry connections necessary to translate early promise into sustainable, long-term creative careers.

In an effort to further expand its supportive ecosystem, Dazed has announced an inclusive perk for all individuals who submit a nomination. Every person who puts forward a submission will automatically receive an invitation to join Dazed Club, a global ecosystem specifically built to connect emerging creators with potential collaborators and career-defining opportunities. Membership grants direct access to an existing international community of more than 33,000 creatives around the world, fostering a collaborative network where young artists, thinkers, and innovators can share resources, ideas, and professional pathways.

For aspiring participants wondering whether they fit the criteria, the message from the publication is clear and welcoming. Whether an individual considers themselves to be just starting out or standing directly on the doorstep of a full-fledged creative career, the editorial team wants to hear from them. Getting work directly in front of the Dazed jury and participating in the largest global talent search in the publication’s history requires a straightforward process. Interested applicants can visit dazed100.com to fill out a brief questionnaire and share a direct link showcasing their creative output. Nominations are officially open and will close on November 5, 2026, with the final list of selected winners scheduled to be announced early next year.