Following a four year break, the iconic DJ AWARDS is back for its 23rd Anniversary on October 2nd at 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”.

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 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.

H/T R.C.