IDMA Ceremony & Cocktail
Join us for the grand finale of WMC, where we honor the trailblazers of the electronic music industry at the much anticipated International Dance Music Awards.
For nearly four decades, the IDMAs have recognized the artists, creators, and industry leaders shaping the global electronic music scene. This year, the awards return to close Winter Music Conference 2026.
From 6 PM to 8:30 PM, some of the most renowned names in dance music will be celebrated as the IDMAs will present accolades to this year’s top innovators.
Categories include Best Song (Dance), Label, Festival, Club and Event Series of the Year, as well as categories for Artist and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. You can check out the nominees on the Winter Music Conference Instagram.
In addition, we’ll host a special presentation by Bridges for Music, who empower young creatives through music programs. Their segment will showcase the power of music to transform communities.
Open to all WMC Pro and Access Badge Holders. Please RSVP here!

The IDMA Advisory Board
Join us for the grand finale of WMC, where we honor the trailblazers of the electronic music industry at the much anticipated International Dance Music Awards.
For nearly four decades, the IDMAs have recognized the artists, creators, and industry leaders shaping the global electronic music scene. This year, the awards return to close Winter Music Conference 2026.
From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, some of the most renowned names in dance music will be celebrated as the IDMAs will present accolades to this year’s top innovators.
Categories include Best Song (Dance), Label, Festival, Club and Event Series of the Year, as well as categories for Artist and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. You can check out the nominees on the Winter Music Conference Instagram.
In addition, we’ll host a special presentation by Bridges for Music, who empower young creatives through music programs. Their segment will showcase the power of music to transform communities.
Open to all WMC Pro and Access Badge Holders.
About the IDMAs (Finalists Listed Below)
Electronic music now has its very own advisory board that helps to define what the IDMA’s become and brings a new credibility to the awards like never before. The IDMA Advisory Board is composed of major players within the electronic music community, including notable artists, managers, agents and promoters, among others.
2026 Categories
Nominations Powered by The IDMA Advisory Board
Artist of the Year
- Chris Lake
- Fred Again..
- John Summit
- Mau P
- Sara Landry
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- Chloé Caillet
- Jackie Hollander
- Josh Baker
- Kettama
- KI/KI
Best Album
- Charlotte de Witte – ‘Charlotte de Witte’
- Chris Lake – ‘Chemistry’
- Ninajirachi – ‘I Love My Computer’
- Sammy Virji – ‘Same Day Cleaning’
- Skrillex – ‘FCK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3’
Best Song (Dance)
- Anyma feat. Ellie Goulding – “Hypnotized”
- Chris Lake & Amber Mark – “In My Head”
- Disco Lines & Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”
- Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – “Victory Lap”
- Sammy Virji – “I Guess We’re Not The Same”
Best Song (Electronic)
- Amelie Lens & Charlotte de Witte – “One Mind”
- Barry Can’t Swim – “About To Begin”
- Four Tet – “Into Dust”
- Mau P – “Like I Like It”
- Skrillex – “Voltage”
- Soulwax – “All Systems Are Lying”
Best Remix
- Calvin Harris – “I’m Not Alone (MPH Remix)”
- Chrystal – “The Days (Notion Remix)”
- Cloonee, Young M.A, InntRaw – “Stephanie (HNTR Remix)”
- Empire Of The Sun – “Walking On A Dream (BLOND:ISH Extended Remix)”
- The Chemical Brothers – “Galvanize (Chris Lake Extended Mix)”
Best Label
- Anjunabeats
- Black Book
- Defected
- Drumcode
- Experts Only
- Insomniac
- Toolroom
Best Festival/Event
- Burning Man (US)
- Coachella (US)
- Creamfields (UK)
- Dekmantel (Netherlands)
- EDC Las Vegas (US)
- Tomorrowland (Belgium)
- Ultra Music Festival (US)
Best Club
- Amnesia (Ibiza)
- Drumsheds (UK)
- Echostage (D.C.)
- Hï (Ibiza)
- Space (Miami)
- UNVRS (Ibiza)
- Ushuaïa (Ibiza)
Best Event Series
- Breakaway
- Circoloco
- Defected
- Elrow
- Experts Only
- Music On
- RESISTANCE
Best Radio Show/Podcast
- A State of Trance (Armin van Buuren)
- BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
- CLUBLIFE (Tiësto)
- Drumcode Radio Live (Adam Beyer)
- Group Therapy Radio (Above & Beyond)
- Heldeep Radio (Oliver Heldens)
- Toolroom Radio
Best Music Media Resource
- 1001Tracklists
- Beatportal
- Billboard Dance
- DJ Lovers Club
- DJ Mag
- Mixmag
- Resident Advisor
Dance Artist of the Year
- Chris Lake
- Dom Dolla
- John Summit
- Mau P
- Oliver Heldens
Techno Artist of the Year
- Amelie Lens
- Charlotte de Witte
- Eli Brown
- Indira Paganotto
- Sara Landry
House Artist of the Year
- Chloé Caillet
- Franky Rizardo
- Hot Since 82
- Jonas Blue
- Max Dean
Melodic House/Techno Artist of the Year
- Anyma
- Cassian
- Layton Giordani
- Miss Monique
- RÜFÜS DU SOL
Progressive House Artist of the Year
- Christoph
- Eric Prydz
- John Digweed
- Sasha
- Sebastien Leger
- Yotto
Tech House Artist of the Year
- Josh Baker
- Max Styler
- Odd Mob
- Pawsa
- Prospa
Afro House Artist of the Year
- Adam Port
- Alex Wann
- Hugel
- Rampa
- Vanco
Trance Artist of the Year
- Above & Beyond
- Armin van Buuren
- Ferry Corsten
- Markus Schulz
- Marlon Hoffstadt
Bass Artist of the Year
- Excision
- GRiZ
- Illenium
- Subtronics
- Sullivan King
- Zeds Dead
Drum & Bass Artist of the Year
- Andy C
- Chase & Status
- Dimension
- Hedex
- Sub Focus






