The iconic DJ Awards are making a much-anticipated and supersized return after a four-year hiatus. Designed to recognize and document outstanding talent, innovation, and contributions within the electronic music community, the 2024 edition takes place on October 2nd. A summer of glittering events will build up to the main event, starting with the unveiling of the rebrand at a launch event on Monday, July 15th at Ibiza’s Beachouse.
The DJ Awards, founded in 1998, have been recognized as the 'Oscars for dance music.' Now under new ownership and with substantial investment, the awards are a vital way to celebrate and support global DJ culture and recognize high achievement across the whole sector with high-profile ceremonies that showcase the best in several different categories. Many of those categories will return in 2024, alongside new ones that reflect the ongoing evolution of the industry. This year's awards will be the biggest and best ever, with a focus on Ibiza heritage as well as helping to set and recognize high industry standards.
Jasmine Elias, Head of Awards and Events at DJ Awards, expressed her enthusiasm: "After a four-year break, I am thrilled to return to the DJ Awards with renewed passion and excitement. With new owners, a fresh vision, and a complete rebrand, we look forward to celebrating the electronic music industry."
New owner Andy Grant added, "Thanks to the integrity of the founders, who for 22 years focused only on recognizing true excellence in global dance music culture, the DJ Awards remains the only true and valid recognition of the community's achievements. With this baked into our DNA, we are now going to build upon this foundation and create something truly amazing – as important to dance music as the Oscars are to film. I am very proud to play a leading role in the next chapter of the DJ Awards."
A lot has changed in the world and the music landscape since the last edition in 2019, including advancements in technology, streaming, AI, web3, the way people consume music, DJ superstardom, discussions around diversity, mental health, and much more. These key facets of the industry will be recognized in the new look DJ Awards, with nominees to be announced at a later date.
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