The inaugural Electronic Music Awards & Foundation is set to take place at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on April 14th, with a special broadcast scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd at 8 PM EST on FOX. This groundbreaking event celebrates the top talents in electronic music, recognizing not just prominent artists but also influential creative professionals and corporate figures within the genre. EMAT aims to delve deeper into the electronic music landscape, offering more than the standard radio hits typically honored at awards like The Grammys.
Today, the nominees for seven distinct categories have been unveiled: Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Radio Show of the Year, Festival of the Year, DJ of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Club of the Year. A panel of leading industry experts determined these nominations, featuring notable names such as Calvin Harris and DJ Harvey.
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
