DJ AWARDS 2025 ANNOUNCES NEW NOMINEES AND PANEL INITIATIVE

The DJ Awards proudly announces the formation of the Grand Jury, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bring greater transparency, and industry expertise to the awards process. This distinguished panel will play a pivotal role in shaping the categories, nominating artists and industry figures and ultimately ensuring The DJ Awards remain truly reflective of the global electronic music scene.

As one of the longest-standing and most prestigious celebrations of electronic music we recognise excellence, The DJ Awards continues to honour the artists, clubs, festivals and industry professionals who shape the global dance music landscape. 

To reinforce this commitment, a powerhouse of industry leaders has been assembled for this year. The DJ Awards Grand Jury will ensure a fair and data-driven selection of categories and nominees, provide expert industry insights, reflect current trends and achievements, by incorporating perspectives from a diverse, global panel.

The DJ Awards Grand Jury is composed of representatives from every key sector of the electronic music industry and members are selected based on their affiliation with leading businesses rather than individuals, which reinforces a collective and unbiased perspective. 

The panel spans booking agencies, club operators, festival organisers, media, streaming platforms, PR agencies, record labels, and other essential industry institutions.

Each year, The DJ Awards Grand Jury will invite new members, ensuring fresh perspectives and ongoing relevance. The goal is to create a dynamic and respected institution that not only honours excellence but also advocates for the industry’s future. 

The DJ Awards Grand Jury marks a new era for the awards, one that prioritises authenticity and expertise and reaffirms The DJ Awards's mission to celebrate the true pioneers, visionaries and game-changers in electronic music.

Stay tuned for the unveiling of nominees, categories and special industry recognitions.

The DJ Awards Grand Jury (A-Z) 

The DJ Awards Founders: Lenny Krarup & Jose Pascual

Booking Agencies: CAA, Wasserman, WME 

Club Operators (America & Europe):  Broadwick Live, Gospel NYC, Space Miami, UNO Malta

Club Promoters & Festival Organisers: elrow, Factory Town, Music On, Pyramid, Space (Miami), Superstruct entertainment

Ibiza Clubs: Amnesia, Chinois, Eden, Pacha, Hï Ibiza, Ibiza and [UNVRS]

Industry Institutions: Association For Electronic Music, B:Electronic, Riot Noise, theHUB.Ibiza 

Management Companies: Prime Culture, Purple Wall, Three Six Zero

Media & Digital Music Store: Billboard, Cercle, Mixmag, Traxsource, YouTube

PR Agencies: Jukebox, Listen Up, The Media Nanny

Radio: BBC Introducing, Ibiza Global Radio 

Record Labels: Armada Music, Defected Records, Mindshake Records

Vendors: Dice, Ibiza Spotlight, Skiddle

GALACTICA RETURNS HOME: THE HARD TECHNO FESTIVAL LANDS AT COCORICÒ.

INDIRA PAGANOTTO, 999999999, GIORGIA ANGIULI, AND CERA KHIN LEAD THE LINEUP FOR THE TWO-DAYS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO ITS HOME BASE IN RICCIONE

After a string of high-profile international dates, GALACTICA - Italy’s first itinerant hard techno festival - returns to where it all began: Cocoricò. On April 24 and 25, the iconic pyramid-shaped club in Riccione will once again host GALACTICA, for a two-day celebration of cutting-edge electronic music, bringing together the past, present, and future of club culture. GALACTICA’s return to this legendary venue is marked by a stellar lineup.

Headlining the event is psy-techno queen INDIRA PAGANOTTO, alongside 999999999, the globally revered Berlin-based duo originally from Veneto. The program also features a live set by multi-instrumentalist and producer GIORGIA ANGIULI, and a fast-paced DJ set by Tunisian force of nature CERA KHIN.

Other standout performances include Belgian talent MARHU, signed to Indira’s Artcore label; Berlin techno icon FREDDY K; avant-garde duo ANKKH; and rising UK hard techno star AZYR.

Following its homecoming at Cocoricò, GALACTICA will continue its interstellar journey with summer editions on Pag Island in July, and in Malta, with events scheduled for both July and August—further expanding its tour and confirming its role as a driving force in contemporary electronic music.

INDIRA PAGANOTTO | 999999999 | GIORGIA ANGIULI | CERA KHIN | MARHU | FREDDY K | ANKKH | AZYR | DAISY | MATTIA TRANI | JAZZY | FJUSHA | SCARLETT | A.D.A.G. | ALEX BILANCINI | JACOPO FORLI | N4C | V111 | ANDREA SCOPSI | PURPLE MASH | SMASH

Since 1989, the legendary club of the Riviera Romagnola has continued its path of research and experimentation, always honoring the rich past of club culture. A place where culture, music, respect, and inclusion have always found and will continue to find a home—a symbol of global electronic music.

The new Cocoricò, completely renovated both internally and externally, recalls its glorious past through its iconic aesthetics and artistic direction choices. A club that drives a constantly evolving scene, playing a key role in the history of music and Italian pop culture, bringing together passionate audiences and the most prestigious and interesting artists of the moment.

Cocoricò has become the reference point for Italy’s electronic music and club culture scene, maintaining a balance between past, present, and future.

In May 2024, Cocoricò inaugurated MUDI – Museo Discoteca, the first contemporary art museum inside a club, featuring a collection of works by Italian artists. Some of the exhibited works will soon be available for purchase, with proceeds going toward commissioning new pieces—ensuring a constant renewal and keeping the museum vibrant and current.

TRYM DROPS SIGNATURE NEW TRANCE-TECHNO BANGER "DON'T HIDE YOUR FACE" ON ALL NIGHT LONG

Trym drops signature new trance-techno banger Don't Hide Your Face on All Night Long. 

Trym is a taste making Parisian also known as "Sparkling Water Boy" who breaks the codes by combining fast techno and neo trance into his own potent new worlds. He is founder of the COLOR labels and blends energy with melody in the studio and the booth. 

Don't Hide Your Face is a progressive cut that builds to a dramatic peak with lush synth layers and a celestial backlit glow. Euphoria washes over in the great chord sequences at the breakdown while the drums hit hard and an angelic vocal is the icing on the cake. 

His is another irresistible outing from Trym.

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