About the DJ Awards

In 1998 the very first DJ Awards was conceived by Jose Pascual, a legendary figure noted for organising groundbreaking events held in Ibiza, and Lenny Ibizarre, a well known DJ/Producer & Record Label Owner.
The DJ Awards was created to recognise and celebrate the talents of the greatest DJ’s. The fundamental philosophy of the DJ Awards is not that of a competition, as we are dealing with an art form whose merits are purely subjective and therefore there is no best. Rather the DJ Awards focuses on the celebration of the electronic dance music scene, and seeks to let the world know that the art of DJ’ing is a respected craft with world-wide impact. This annual event is the only international DJ awards ceremony to be held in Ibiza which becomes the dance music capital of the world, during the summer months. It is also one of the longest running award ceremonies in the world, whilst enviably still retaining the same ethos as it did when it first started; to honour and celebrate DJs and individuals who have influenced dance music across the globe.
Categories & Nominees

The DJ Awards each year launch via their website a wide selection of categories and nominees which constantly reflect the evolving electronic dance music scene. The various categories celebrate musical talents and productions, which often are groundbreaking on the dance floors of all the major clubs worldwide. All of the nominees in these categories are recommended by a panel of professionals who represent a wide cross section of the electronic dance music industry; media, DJ agencies, technology manufactures, producers, promoters, and of course the DJs themselves. This panel selects the nominees annually and, upon their announcement, the public then ultimately votes for the final winners. These winners are then presented with their award at a grand ceremony held at Ibiza’s most stylish nightclub Pacha. The most celebrated DJ’s worldwide have won awards from Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Erick Morillo, Sven Väth, Carl Cox, David Guetta, Bob Sinclar and Ferry Corsten amongst many others.
The Mascot - Snuffy
The DJ Awards have a mascot, called Snuffy, which is a cross between that famous symbol associated with acid house music the “Smiley” and a little green man. The little alien was chosen to bridge the mundane world of everyday life with that of infinite intergalactic possibilities through the tuning of consciousness. While there are excellent chances that there is life out there in Space there is also almost no possibility to reach beyond our solar system. Through morphogenetic fields of intelligence, a connection can be made, and the DJ Awards are of the firm belief that, when everything is just right, the power of electronic dance music can propel a shamanic force that can lift the sum of consciousness of the people under the spell of the DJ.
The Award - Kryptonite
The DJ Awards Trophy is a piece of green kryptonite. The word kryptonite embodies Crypto (The code and mystery of life) and Nite (The nightlife and its culture). This draws together the sense of adventure and surprise that lies ahead as the sun begins to set and the children of the night spring to life. We have no better explanation for this than Hausman’s famous quote: “Life is not a riddle to be solved, but a mystery to be experienced”

FIRE is the theme for the 2011 DJ Awards, which changed the history of humanity and civilization. It's a symbol used for millions of years at music gatherings, it's a source of inspiration and purification, it's the creator of power of life, energy and change which represents spirituality, enlightenment and renewal, and it's going to set this night on fire!

CATEGORIES & NOMINEES

**HOUSE**
Axwell
Bob Sinclar
David Guetta
Dirty South
Erick Morillo
Mark Knight
Sebastian Ingrosso
Steve Angello

**TECHNO**
Adam Beyer
Carl Cox
Carl Craig
Josh Wink
Marco Carola
Richie Hawtin
Sven Vath
Umek

**TRANCE**
Armin van Buuren
Ferry Corsten
Gareth Emery
Markus Schulz
Paul Oakenfold
Paul van Dyk
Sander van Doorn
Tiesto

**ELECTRO HOUSE**
Afrojack
Benny Benassi
Calvin Harris
Chuckie
Deadmau5
Eddie Halliwell
Fatboy Slim
Pete Tong

**TECH HOUSE**
Dubfire
Eric Prydz
James Zabiela
Joris Voorn
Layo & Bushwacka
Loco Dice
Luciano
Steve Lawler

**ECLECTIC HOUSE**
2manydjs
Annie Mac
Boys Noize
Damian Lazarus
Guy Gerber
Seth Troxler
Steve Aoki
Trentemoeller

**DEEP HOUSE
Ben Watt
Charles Webster
Claude van Stroke
Francois Kevorkian
Jimpster
Jamie Jones
Kaskade
Kerri Chandler

**INTERNATIONAL DJ**
Armin van Buuren
Carl Cox
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Luciano
SHM
Sven Vath
Tiesto

**NEWCOMER**
Avicii
Dani Casarano
Guti
Jozif
Maya Jane Coles
Nina Kraviz
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
tINI

**DOWNTEMPO
Chris Coco
Giles Peterson
Jon sa Trinxa
Mr Doris
Mr Scruff
Nightmares on Wax
Rob da Bank URBAN
Benga
Chase & Status
Cut Killer
DJ Skream
DJ Fresh
Joy Orbison
Scuba
Sub Focus

**SPECIAL AWARDS (To Be Announced)

**CUTTING EDGE**
**DANCE NATION OF THE YEAR**
**IBIZA DJ**
**IBIZA NIGHT**
**INTERNATONAL FESTIVAL**
**LIVE PERFORMANCE**
**MEDIA**
**OUTSTANDING ACHEIVEMENT**
**PRODUCER**
**REMIXER**
**TRACK OF THE SEASON**

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