Voting for the DJ Awards 2025 is now officially open, marking another milestone in one of the longest-standing electronic music awards in the world. Taking place in the heart of Ibiza, the DJ Awards 2025 continues to shine as the ultimate celebration of global DJ culture, club sounds, and musical innovation. Fans, DJs, and industry professionals eagerly await the results, as the DJ Awards 2025 Ibiza promises to highlight both legends and fresh new talent across a wide range of genres.
Founded in 1998, the DJ Awards returned triumphantly to Ibiza in 2024 after a four-year hiatus. Proud to remain fully independent and non-pay-to-play, the platform recognises and celebrates talent purely on merit. Unlike other popular polls, nominations are chosen by a Grand Jury of over 50 music industry leaders, ensuring a truly authentic and representative list of artists across the global electronic music scene.
Unlike commercial polls, the DJ Awards remains independent and non-pay-to-play, with all nominations decided by a Grand Jury of over 50 industry experts. This ensures that nominees represent a true cross-section of genres, styles, and global talent, celebrating artistry on merit alone.
This year, the DJ Awards expands its scope with two brand-new categories:
Balearic – Honoring the free-spirited, genre-defying sound that defines Ibiza’s sunsets and terraces.
Hard Dance/Bounce – A nod to the massive revival of the high-energy scene over the past year.
The awards have also committed to increasing female representation, with at least two women nominated in each genre category.
Calvin Harris, David Guetta, FISHER, Honey Dijon, Keinemusik, Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Solomun
Black Coffee, DBN Gogo, Francis Mercier, Kitty Amor, Major League DJz, Shimza, Themba
Andy Baxter, Clara Da Costa, Jason Bye, Jon Sa Trinxa, Mina, Willie Graff
Ahmed Spins, ANOTR, Desiree, Dom Dolla, Franky Rizardo, Josh Baker, MAU P, Mestiza
A.M.C, Andy C, BOU, Chase & Status, Dimension, Friction, Mollie Collins, Nia Archives, SHERELLE
DJ EZ, Eliza Rose, Girls Don’t Sync, Interplanetary Criminal, Riordan, Sammy Virji, Silva Bumpa
Adrian Mills, Bad Boombox, Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, Kettama, Marlon Hoffstadt
99999999, Amelie Lens, Fantasm, I Hate Models, Klangkuenstler, Nico Moreno, Sara Landry
Dennis Cruz, Gorgon City, James Hype, Kerri Chandler, Sam Divine, Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, TSHA
DJ Foxy, DJ Riobamba, Hugel, Juan Magan, Masivo, Tony Touch
Ben Böhmer, Bicep, Fred again.., Odesza, Overmono, RÜFÜS DU SOL, SOFI TUKKER, Sofia Kourtesis, The Prodigy
Anaïs, Benwal, Deer Jade, Levi, Nala, Olive F, Paramida, Super Strings
Anyma, ARTBAT, Bedouin, Blond:ish, Franky Wah, Hannah Wants, Miss Monique, WhoMadeWho
Carlita, East End Dubs, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Luciano, Manda Moor, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, Paco Osuna, PAWSA
Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Deborah De Luca, Enrico Sangiuliano, Indira Paganotto, Marco Faraone, Sven Väth
Aly & Fila, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Giorgia Angiuli, KI/KI, Nora en Pure, Paul van Dyk
In addition to the voted categories, the Industry and Special Recognition Awards will once again shine a light on exceptional contributions to dance music. These include:
Track of the Summer
Party of the Summer
Icon Award
Lifetime Achievement
Eye On: MENA
DJ Livestream of the Year
Play It Back – Social Impact Award
Winners will be revealed ahead of the main awards ceremony, alongside details of the venue and special performances.
With a history spanning nearly three decades, the DJ Awards continues to be a trusted barometer of global dance culture. From Balearic pioneers to techno titans and emerging stars, the 2025 edition reflects the diversity, creativity, and energy that keeps electronic music at the center of global culture.
Voting is now live at djawards.com.
Who gets your vote this year?
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