DJ Awards 2025 Returns to Ibiza: Nominees, New Categories, & more
Balearic and Hard Dance/Bounce join the lineup as voting opens worldwide.
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Article Summary: The DJ Awards 2025 return to Ibiza this year, expanding with two new categories: Balearic and Hard Dance/Bounce. Founded in 1998, the DJ Awards remain one of electronic music’s most respected honors, with industry panels and global fans shaping the results. Voting is now open for this year’s edition.
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New Categories
For 2025, the DJ Awards add recognition for Balearic, a genre rooted in Ibiza’s identity, and Hard Dance/Bounce, reflecting the resurgence of high-energy rave culture. Nominees include Andy Baxter, Clara Da Costa, Jon Sa Trinxa, Hannah Laing, KETTAMA, and more.
Returning Genres and Inclusivity Pledge
The ceremony continues to highlight major electronic genres including Afro, Drum & Bass, Garage/Bassline, Hard Techno, House, Latin/Reggaeton, Prog/Melodic, Tech House, Techno, and Trance. Popular categories like Breakthrough, Newcomer, and International DJ also return.
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Organizers reaffirm a minimum of two female nominees per category, underlining their commitment to diversity and representation.
Industry Awards and Fan Voting
The Industry Awards—including Track of the Summer, Party of the Summer, Lifetime Achievement, and Social Impact—will be judged by a panel of experts and announced before the event.
Fans can cast their votes now on the official DJ Awards website and follow announcements about the venue and this year’s honorees.
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