Established in 1998 and active until 2019, the DJ Awards returns after a four-year hiatus under new ownership and after receiving substantial investment.
The 2024 edition of the DJ Awards is set for October 2, aiming to honour exceptional talent, innovation and contributions in the electronic music sphere.
Preceding the main ceremony is a summer lineup of events, which commenced with the launch of the rebrand at Ibiza’s Beachouse.
The revitalised awards will champion global DJ culture and recognise achievements across various categories, including both returning classics and new additions that mirror industry developments.
Jasmine Elias, head of awards and events at DJ Awards, expressed her enthusiasm: "After a four-year break, I am thrilled to return to the DJ Awards with renewed passion and excitement. With new owners, a fresh vision, and a complete rebrand, we look forward to celebrating the electronic music industry.”
Andy Grant, the new owner, emphasised the awards' legacy and future direction: ""Thanks to the integrity of the founders, who, for 22 years focused only on recognising true excellence in global dance music culture, the DJ Awards remains the only true and valid recognition of the community's achievements. With this baked into our DNA we are now going to build upon this foundation and create something truly amazing – as important to dance music as the Oscars is to film. I am very proud to play a leading role in the next chapter of the DJ Awards."
The revamped awards will reflect industry advancements in technology, streaming, AI, Web3, and themes such as DJ stardom, diversity and mental health discussions.