SHOW TO AIR SATURDAY, APRIL 23, ON FOX

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 18, 2016)  — The Electronic Music Awards & Foundation announced nominations for its inaugural show in seven categories this morning – 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. The Electronic Music Awards & Foundation will be presented April 14th at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles and airs Saturday, April 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

 

“The nominees reflect dance music trends on a global level bringing together DJs, producers, clubs and brands that represent a wide range of genres,” says Executive Producer from TV4 Entertainment, Paul Duddridge.

 

The first-ever Electronic Music Awards & Foundation (EMAF) show will feature electronic music’s leading artists, creatives, executives and visionaries (to be announced). Among those being honored are the early trailblazers and legends of electronic music, as well as the top-trending acts of today. The show will feature red carpet coverage, awards presentations, interviews and live performances from electronic music’s biggest artists.

 

Additional news about the Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show to be announced soon.For more information, also visit www.emafawards.com

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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