Electronic Music Awards & Foundation unveils nominees and categories

Paul Oakenfold is leading the charge behind the inaugural edition of the Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show, which is set to air on Fox TV in the United States on April 23.

The awards show has released its seven award categories and the complementary nominees for each. Reflecting other music-related awards shows, EMAF will honor Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Radio Show of the Year, Festival of the Year, DJ of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Club of the Year.

Though the event will be hosted in Los Angeles, the show aims to have global reach, honoring clubs in Ibiza, London, Las Vegas, Singapore and finally, Los Angeles while the festival category honors Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, Sonar and The BPM Festival.

Find the full list of categories and nominees below, and tune in to the broadcast of EMAF on April 23, 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.

Nominees for the 2016 Electronic Music Awards & Foundation

Single of the Year:Calvin Harris & Disciples - How Deep is Your LoveThe Chainsmokers - Roses (feat. ROZES)Galantis - Runaway (U & I)
Kygo - Stole the Show (feat. Parson James)Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ)

Album of the Year:Alina Baraz & Galimatias - Urban FloraCalvin Harris – MotionDisclosure - Caracal
Galantis – Pharmacy
Jamie xx - In Colour

Radio Show of the Year:BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
BPM with Geronimo – Sirius XM
Danny Howard – BBC Radio 1’s Dance AnthemsDiplo and Friends - BBC Radio 1Xtra
Jason Bentley – Morning Becomes Eclectic – KCRW

Festival of the Year:Creamfields - Daresbury, EnglandElectric Daisy Carnival – Las Vegas, USASonar - Barcelona, Spain
The BPM Festival - Playa del Carmen, MexicoUltra Music Festival - Miami, USA

DJ of the Year:Carl CoxDiploDixonDJ HarveySkrillex

Best New Artist:Bob MosesDJ SnakeJauzKSHMRKygo

Best Club of the Year:AmnesiaFabricOmniaSound LAZouk

Valerie Lee is Mixmag's West Coast Editor. Follow her on Twitter