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.
More info:
http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/
More info:
http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/
IDMA Winners for the year 2015 presented in 2016
8. Best Rap/Hip Hop/Trap Dance Track
10. Best Dubstep/Drum & Bass Track
16. Best North American DJ
Skrillex
18. Best Break-Through DJ
Kygo
20. Best Trance DJ
Armin van Buuren
21. Best House/Garage/Deep House DJ
Claptone
22. Best Indie Dance/Underground DJ
Jamie XX
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
28. Best Artist(Solo)
Hardwell
29. Best Artist(Group)
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
30. Best Break-Through Artist (Solo)
Kygo
35. Best Producer
Calvin Harris
36. Best Remixer
Skrillex
37. Best US Club
Omnia - Las Vegas, NV
38. Best Global Club
Ushuaia - Ibiza
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
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 - DJM-S9
51. Best Manufacturer of the Year
Pioneer DJ
52. Best Studio Product of the Year
Apple - Logic Pro X
53. Best DJ Software
Native Instruments -Traktor Pro 2
54. Best Mixer/Controller
Pioneer - DJM-900NXS
55. Best Media Player
Pioneer - CDJ-2000NXS
56. Best Headphones
Senheiser - HD-25 II