INAUGURAL “ELECTRONIC MUSIC AWARDS & FOUNDATION” SHOW,
CELEBRATING THE BEST IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC,
TO AIR SATURDAY, APRIL 23, ON FOX
An highly anticipated award show Los Angeles has been awaiting will be led by electronic legend and global icon Goldie at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show on April 14th at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles before airing Saturday, April 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
“It’s an honor to be the first host of these new awards. I want to make sure that the night is exciting and true to the electronic music community,” Goldie says.
The first-ever Electronic Music Awards & Foundation (EMAF) show will feature electronic music’s leading artists, producers, 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 awards presentations and live performances from electronic music’s biggest artists.
Here are some of renowned artists who will be announcing the winners confirmed to appear at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show are including superstars such as Chuckie, Ferry Corsten, Kevin Saunderson, Krewella, Marshmello, MK and Pete Tong. These acclaimed artists will present awards for 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.
These are the nominees for 2016 EMAF
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 – Metropolis – 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
Presenters include:
Chuckie
Ferry Corsten
Krewella
For more information, please visit www.emafawards.com
