Following a four year break, the iconic DJ AWARDS is back for its 23rd Anniversary on October 2nd at Club Chinois in Ibiza. Ahead of that much anticipated event, the independently assembled nominees can now be revealed.
The DJ AWARDS were founded in 1998 by José Pascual and Lenny Krarup, and since then have been recognised as ‘an Oscars for electronic dance music’. Now under new ownership and with substantial investment, the awards are a vital way to celebrate and support global DJ culture and recognise high achievement across the whole sector with high-profile ceremonies that platform the best of the best in several different categories.
The theme for this first edition of the DJ AWARDS in its new era is Unity, which has always been a core principle of dance music. This theme reflects the need, which is greater than ever now, to bring people together, to celebrate our differences, to create new bonds both personally, musically and emotionally between people from all backgrounds and all different areas of the music industry.
Says Andy Grant, new owner of DJ AWARDS, “Music has power – the power to unite us, to cheer us up, to give us the chills, to instantly remind us of a long lost memory, to create a vibe, to set a mood, or to even motivate change. That is why we have chosen the theme of Unity for the DJ Awards 2024 reboot with the launch of our Best Dancefloor Memory user generated competition which will see everyone everywhere share their top memories via Instagram, tagging @thedjawards and our panel of judges will select someone from any corner of the globe to come to Ibiza and collect a genuine DJ Award that they can keep on the mantelpiece forever”
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As such, a diverse, inclusive and independent industry panel has been assembled in order to draw up these nominations to ensure they are as fair and representative as possible. The categories to be voted on are long time genre-cornerstones of electronic music including House, Tech House, Drum & Bass and Techno, while the undeniably influential return of Progressive House and Trance will also be represented, as will newer breakthrough genres Organic House and Afro, both of which have become standout creative niches with vast followings all over the world and several pioneering new artists leading the charge.
The more main room sounds of International DJ will also be featured, while the world’s finest Live Acts will also be represented next to a Breakthrough category that looks to recognise the most exciting new names to have made their mark since the last awards four years ago.
Alongside these categories will be a comprehensive selection of Industry Awards with winners voted for by industry professionals from the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM). They are split into two sections, firstly Global featuring Global Festival, What’s Hot Global – Outstanding Global Tour Award, Eye on…’USA’, Play It Back which is for the best charity contribution or outstanding achievement within or outside the electronic music scene, and Most Memorable Dance Floor Moment. The second section has a focus on the White Isle with Ibiza Track of the Summer, Ibiza Icon and Ibiza Party of the Summer.
The countdown is now on to what will be a historic night that recognises the most outstanding talents, musical innovations, and key contributions made in the electronic music community over the last few years.
The full list of nominees can be found below. Have your say and vote for your favourite artist from the listed categories at http://www.djawards.com
Nominees & Categories:
Winners announced at the ceremony on 2nd October,2024 (23.30-00.30)
International DJ Of The Year 2024:
Recognising those crowd-pleasers and chart-toppers that dominate the dance floors, bringing infectious energy and universal appeal. This category includes, commercial/mainstage superstar DJs
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
- Fisher
- Martin Garrix
- Peggy Gou
- Swedish House Mafia
- House:
- Gorgon City
- Honey Dijon
- Kerri Chandler
- Sam Divine
- Seth Troxler
- Syreeta
- TSHA
- Trance:
- Armin van Buuren
- Astrix
- Dash Berlin
- Infected Mushroom
- Paul Van Dyk
- Tiësto
- Vini Vici
- Techno:
- Amelie Lens
- Charlotte de Witte
- Indira Paganotto
- Paco Osuna
- Nico Moreno
- Sara Landry
- Sven Väth
- Progressive House:
- ARTBAT
- CamelPhat
- Cristoph
- Eli & Fur
- Eric Prydz
- Franky Wah
- Hernán Cattáneo
- Tale of Us
- Organic House:
- Bedouin
- BLOND:ISH
- Jan Blomqvist
- Monolink
- Patrice Bäumel
- Robag Wruhme
- WhoMadeWho
- Tech House:
- Jamie Jones
- Joseph Capriati
- Marco Carola
- The Martinez Brothers
- Michael Bibi
- Mochakk
- PAWSA
- Solomun
- Vintage Culture
- Afro:
- Black Coffee
- Francis Mercier
- Kelvin Momo
- KILIMANJARO
- Kitty Amor
- Major League DJz
- Pablo Fierro
- Themba
- Live Act:
- Barry Can’t Swim
- Ben Böhmer
- Bicep
- Fred Again..
- Mathew Jonson
- Róisín Murphy
- RÜFÜS DU SOL
- Drum & Bass:
- Bou
- Chase & Status
- Hedex
- Nia Archives
- Sub Focus
- Wilkinson
- The RIOT Noise Breakthrough Artist:
- Archie Hamilton
- Ben Sterling
- Desiree
- Fleur Shore
- James Hype
- Miss Monique
- Sammy Virji
- Wade
Industry Awards:
- Ibiza Icon
A tribute to the legendary figures who have shaped Ibiza’s music scene, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s rich club culture & in our hearts. - Ibiza Track of the Summer
Recognising the anthem that took over the island of Ibiza, capturing the essence of the summer of 2024. Becoming the soundtrack backdrop to unforgettable memories. - Ibiza Party of the Summer
The ultimate party that defined the Ibiza 2024 summer season, where the energy, music, and crowd came together for an unforgettable time. - Global Festival
Celebrating the international festival that raised the roof on music, production, crowd energy & embraced the spirit of electronic dance music.
- What’s Hot Global
Putting the spotlight on the global trendsetters and rising stars who are redefining the sound and the scene of electronic music across the planet. - Eye On… ‘USA’
An annual focus on an evolving scene. Putting the focus on a particular country. This award highlights the artists, events & tracks that are making electronic waves around the globe. - AFEM Play It Back
Recognising those that give back. Not only within the dance community but also by stepping outside the scene to make a meaningful impact, contributing to a better society. - Most Memorable Dance Floor Moment
An invitation to our beloved clubbers to share their most magical moments on the dance floor. Celebrating those goosebump giving, jaw dropping, life-worth-living unforgettable moments when the sound, vibe, people and all the feels cascade together in perfect UNITY.
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