Nominees Announced for the “Electronic Music Awards & Foundation”

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

The nominees for the Electronic Music Awards & Foundation were just announced! There are the typical categories such as “Single of the Year” and “Album of the Year”, however a few interesting categories such as “Best Radio Show of the Year” and “Festival of the Year” are included as well.

“The nominees reflect dance music trends on a global level bringing together DJs, producers, clubs and brands that represent a wide range of genres.”

–Executive Producer from TV4 Entertainment, Paul Duddridge

NOMINEES FOR THE 2016 ELECTRONIC MUSIC AWARDS & FOUNDATION:

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep is Your Love

The Chainsmokers – Roses (feat. ROZES)

Galantis – Runaway (U & I)

Kygo – Stole the Show (feat. Parson James)

Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On (feat. MØ)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Urban Flora

Calvin Harris – Motion

Disclosure – Caracal

Galantis – Pharmacy

Jamie xx – In Colour

RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR

BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

BPM with Geronimo – Sirius XM

Danny Howard – BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems

Diplo and Friends – BBC Radio 1Xtra

Jason Bentley – Morning Becomes Eclectic – KCRW

FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR

Creamfields – Daresbury, England

Electric Daisy Carnival – Las Vegas, USA

Sonar – Barcelona, Spain

The BPM Festival – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Ultra Music Festival – Miami, USA

DJ OF THE YEAR

Carl Cox

Diplo

Dixon

DJ Harvey

Skrillex

BEST NEW ARTIST

Bob Moses

DJ Snake

Jauz

KSHMR

Kygo

BEST CLUB OF THE YEAR

Amnesia

Fabric

Omnia

Sound LA

Zouk

The first-ever Electronic Music Awards and Foundation show will take place at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles and will feature electronic music legends as well as current chart-toppers. The Electronic Music Awards & Foundation will be presented April 14th at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles and airs Saturday, April 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The show is set to feature red carpet coverage, awards presentations, interviews, and live performances from electronic music’s biggest artists. Sign up at www.emafawards.com for more information as it is announced. In case you missed the announcement trailer, check it out here:

What are your thoughts on the nominees?