Last month, we reported on an official date for the highly anticipated and long-awaited debut of the Electronic Music Awards & Foundation. Set to air on FOX on April 23rd, 2016 at 8PM ET, the the broadcast will be the first of it’s kind, focusing on the artistry and achievements of the EDM industry. Today, the Electronic Music Awards announced the nominees for their inaugural show! Showcased in 7 categories, “The nominees reflect dance music trends on a global level bringing together DJs, producers, clubs and brands that represent a wide range of genres,” says Executive Producer from TV4 Entertainment, Paul Duddridge. Diplo certainly has the most nominations, up for DJ of the Year, Single of the Year with Major Lazer & DJ Snake‘s “Lean On” as well as his Diplo & Friends on BBC Radio 1 Xtra up for Radio Show of the Year. [Scroll down to see the full list]
Wanna go?! The Electronic Music Awards & Foundation will air on April 23rd, but is actually being taped on April 14th in Los Angeles. The show will feature red carpet coverage, awards presentations, interviews and live performances from electronic music’s biggest artists. The veterans and legends of electronic music, in addition to well-known acts of today, will be honored in numerous ways as well. If you want to go, you’re in luck! The Electronic Music Awards & Foundation is giving away a stay for 2 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills and one pair of tickets to the EMAF Awards Ceremony on April 14th! Enter here now, and be sure to check out the list of nominees below!
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
