The 24th edition of The DJ Awards, an independent and globally inclusive celebration of electronic music, took place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at ROTO Club in Ibiza Town, Ibiza, Spain. The ceremony honored a wide array of artists and industry professionals, featuring both publicly-voted genre-specific awards and jury-proposed industry and special recognition accolades. The event also demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility, announcing that a portion of its proceeds would be donated to the Spanish Red Cross (Creu Roja) to assist with recovery efforts following devastating floods in Ibiza.

Among the night's prominent winners were Rüfüs du Sol, who clinched the award for Live Act. The Australian alternative dance trio, previously a Grammy winner for best dance/electronic recording, continued their success. Chase & Status secured the Drums & Bass award, adding to their achievements, which include a BRIT Award for producer of the year in 2024. These victories underscore the artists' significant impact on the electronic music scene.

This year's awards introduced two new categories to reflect evolving trends and sounds within electronic music. The Balearic category, won by MINA, was established to honor the distinctive sound of Ibiza and the DJs who contribute to it. The Hard Dance/Bounce category, with Hannah Laing as its inaugural winner, acknowledged the genre's resurgence over the past year. These additions highlight the awards' dedication to recognizing diverse facets of DJ culture.

Founded in 1998 by Ibiza residents José Pascual and Lenny Krarup, The DJ Awards hold the distinction of being the longest-running international celebration of DJ culture. After a four-year hiatus, the ceremony successfully returned to Ibiza last fall. Andy Grant, who took over ownership of the awards last year, expressed enthusiasm for its return, stating, “It’s been incredible to see the DJ Awards come together once again for a second year since returning. This ceremony truly celebrates the heart of our culture, the artists who have inspired dance floors all around the world, and those in the industry who come together to make it all happen. What makes it even more special is that these accolades come directly from the public’s independent votes, honouring the DJs who’ve genuinely moved the people and dance floors this year.”

Following thousands of public votes, here is a comprehensive list of the 2025 publicly-voted, genre-specific category winners:

• International DJ: Solomun
• Afro: Kitty Amor
• Balearic: Mina
• Breakthrough: Franky Rizardo
• Drum & Bass: Chase & Status
• Garage/Bassline: Girls Don’t Sync
• Hard Dance/Bounce: Hannah Laing
• Hard Techno: Amelie Lens
• House: Kerri Chandler
• Latin House/Reggaeton: Hugel
• Live Act: Rüfüs Du Sol
• Newcomer: Olive F
• Progressive/Melodic House: Miss Monique
• Tech House: Joseph Capriati
• Techno: Marco Faraone
• Trance: KI/KI

In addition to the public categories, a jury of music professionals determined the recipients of several industry and special recognition awards:

• Industry Executive of the Year: Yann Pissenem
• DJ Livestream of the Year: Yousuke Yukimatsu – Boiler Room
• Global Festival Award: UNUM Festival, Albania
• Eye On: [Region] — 2025 Spotlight: MENA: Soundstorm Festival
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Simon Dunmore
• Play It Back – Social Impact Award: IbizaPreservation
• What’s Hot Global: [UNVRS]
• Ibiza Icon: Alfredo (posthumously awarded)
• Ibiza Party of the Summer: Solid Grooves
• Ibiza Track of the Summer: Toman – Verano En NY

The DJ Awards 2025 highlighted not only the excellence of electronic music artists but also the vibrant community and charitable spirit that define the global DJ culture.