Catch the world's best-known DJs at the 13th edition of the DJ Awards at Pacha Ibiza on Tuesday, 28 September 2010. The biggest names from across the genres of dance music will gather to celebrate the biggest tunes, best parties and the technology that has made an unforgettable season.
The full list of the 2010 categories and nominees is as follows:
House
Axwell
Bob Sinclar
David Guetta
Erick Morillo
Laidback Luke
Roger Sanchez
Sebastian Ingrosso
Steve Angello
Techno
Carl Cox
Cristian Varela
Jeff Mills
Marco V
Ricardo Villalobos
Richie Hawtin
Sven Vath
Umek
Trance
Above & Beyond
Armin Van Buuren
ATB
Ferry Corsten
Gareth Emery
Markus Schulz
Paul Van Dyk
Tiesto
Progressive House
D-Nox & Beckers
Eric Prydz
Hernan Cattaneo
John Dahlback
John Digweed
Lee Burridge
Nick Warren
Sander Kleinenberg
Sasha
Electro House
Benny Benassi
Deadmau5
Fedde Le Grand
James Zabiela
Mark Knight
Sander Van Doorn
Tech House
Dubfire
Joris Voorn
Layo & Bushwacka
Luciano
M.A.N.D.Y.
Paul Woolford
Radio Slave
Steve Lawler
Minimal
Adam Beyer
Guy Gerber
Loco Dice
Magda
Matthias Tanzmann
Michael Mayer
Minilogue
Steve Bug
Deep House
Ben Watt
Charles Webster
Francois Kevorkian
Jimpster
Kevin Yost
Milton Jackson
Nick Curly
Phonique
Breakthrough
Dixon
Gui Boratto
Kaskade
Marcel Dettmann
Raresh
Riva Starr
Seth Troxler
Zip
Best Newcomer
Alan Fitzpatrick
Anderson Noise
Ekkohaus
Reboot
Stimming
Tim Green
Wolfgang Gartner
International DJ
Armin Van Buuren
Carl Cox
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Erick Morillo
Paul Van Dyk
Richie Hawtin
Sven Väth
Tiesto
Downtempo & Eclectic
DJ Ravin
Gilles Peterson
Jazzanova
Jose Padilla
Mixmaster Morris
Nightmares on Wax
Rob da Bank
Thievery Corporation
Psychedelic Trance
Ace Ventura
Astrix
GMS
Infected Mushroom
Liquid Soul
Perfect Stranger
Skazi
Yahel
Awards To Be Announced (TBA)
Dance Nation of the Year
Outstanding Dedication
Outstanding Achievement
Lifetime Achievement
International Festival
Media
The winners in each genre are elected through a public vote and the honourees who lift the legendary “Kryptonite” trophy have the satisfaction of knowing it is a tribute from their fans. Voting will open on the 12th of July 2010 and runs until the 16th August 2010 and you can vote here.
The DJ Awards has become an end of season tradition in Ibiza. The awards unite DJs who come to celebrate the music they love. Previous winners who've graced the Pacha stage include Erick Morillo, Sven Vath, Tiësto, Paul Oakenfold, Luciano, Ricardo Villalobos Danny Tenaglia, Ferry Corsten, Carl Cox and Christian Varela.
The awards ceremony will include special guest performances and the party will continue till closing with Louie Vega and friends.
Every year the DJ Awards has a theme. This year's is Water – we hope that the focus will help to highlight the imminent water-shortages around the world.
The Water theme is reflected in the artwork of the 13th Edition DJ Awards CD compilation featuring the top tunes of the 2010 season in their original, unmixed DJ-friendly versions.