One of the most anticipated annual events on the global music calendar (and the only longstanding awards event dedicated to the EDM industry), the IDMAs generate over two million votes from music enthusiasts in 209 countries and territories every year to recognize and honor exceptional achievements in 57 award categories. This is the industry highlight at the center of WMC Week. Another unique aspect of the IDMAs is the convergence of industry legends and emerging talent alike. As part of its mission statement to serve as a platform for the advancement of the industry, the IDMAs place particular emphasis on innovative artists and industry. As music continues to evolve the IDMAs have emerged as an essential platform for career launching appearances.
Lifetime Achievement
Frankie Knuckles
1. Best Underground Dance Track
Okay - Shiba San
2. Best Alternative/Indie Rock Dance Track
Ain't It Fun - Paramore
3. Best Indie Dance Track
Bugatti - TIGA
4. Best Latin Dance Track
Bailando Feat. Descemer Bueno- Enrique Iglesias
5. Best House/Garage/Deep House Track
Hideaway - Kiesza
6. Best R&B/Urban Dance Track
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars
7. Best Electro/Progressive House Track
Arcadia - Hardwell & Joey Dale Feat. Luciana
8. Best Rap/Hip Hop/Trap Dance Track
Turn Down For What - DJ Snake & Lil Jon
9. Best Trance Track
Together (In a State Of Trance)- Armin van Buuren
10. Best Dubstep/Drum & Bass Track
NRG (Skrillex, Kill The Noise, Milo & Otis Remix)- Duck Sauce
11. Best Tech House/Techno Track
Burnfire - UMEK Feat. Jay Colin
12. Best Chillout/Lounge Track
We Fall In Love - Lamb
13. Best Commercial/Pop Dance Track
Summer - Calvin Harris
14. Best Compilation or Full Length DJ Mix
Revealed Volume 5 - Hardwell - Revealed
15. Best Global DJ
Hardwell
16. Best North American DJ
Steve Aoki
17. Best European DJ
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
18. Best Break-Through DJ
Blasterjaxx
19. Best EDM/Pop DJ
Calvin Harris
20. Best Trance DJ
Armin van Buuren
21. Best House/Garage/Deep House DJ
Justin Martin
22. Best Indie Dance/Underground DJ
Madeon
23. Best Progressive House/Electro DJ
Hardwell
24. Best Techno/Tech House DJ
Carl Cox
25. Best Dubstep/Drum & Bass DJ
Skrillex
26. Best Hardstyle DJ
Headhunterz
27. Best Podcast or Radio Mixshow DJ
Hardwell On Air - Hardwell
28. Best Artist (Solo)
Deadmau5
29. Best Artist (Group)
Axwell /\ Ingrosso
30. Best Break-Through Artist (Solo)
Oliver Heldens
31. Best Break-Through Artist (Group)
Galantis
32. Best Full Length Studio Recording
A Town Called Paradise - Tiësto
33. Best Featured Vocalist Performance - Title, Vocalist/Artist
Bad - Vassy - David Guetta & Showtek
34. Best Music Video
Summer - Calvin Harris
35. Best Producer
Calvin Harris
36. Best Remixer
R3hab
37. Best US Club
Hakkasaan - Las Vegas, NV
38. Best Global Club
Ushuaia - Ibiza, Spain
39. Best Music Event - Event, Location
Tomorrowland - Boom, Belgium
40. Best Radio Station (Internet, Terrestrial, Satellite, App)
BBC Radio 1
41. Best Music Media Resource (Online or Print)
DJ Mag
42. Best Music App
Soundcloud
43. Best EDM/Dance Music Retailer
Beatport.com
44. Best Global Music Label
Spinnin' Records
45. Best American Music Label
Ultra Music
46. Best Indie/Underground Music Label
dirtybird
47. Best Music Label Promoter Or Exec In-House
Eelko van Kooten - Spinnin' Records
48. Best Independent Music Promotion/Marketing
Promo Only Promotions - Cary Vance, John Suraci & John Parker
49. Best Promo Subscription Service/Music Pool
Promo Only
50. Best New Product of the Year
Pioneer XDJ-1000
51. Best Manufacturer of the Year
Pioneer
52. Best Studio Product of the Year
Apple Logic Pro X
53. Best DJ Software
Native Instruments - Traktor Pro 2
54. Best Mixer
Pioneer - DJM900Nexus
55. Best DJ Controller
Pioneer - DDJ-SZ
56. Best Media Player
Pioneer - CDJ2000Nexus
57. Best Headphones
Senheiser HD-25
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