The actual awards ‘ceremony’ will also be conducted online, where the winner will be announced in each category. This not only provides fans a chance to interact with artists/DJs around South Africa but also helps those artists/DJs gain recognition and prestige throughout a wider fan base and audience. The winners will then be invited to a private honorary dinner to collect their actual physical awards.
KEY PHASES
July – The Announcement
August - Phase 1 Voting campaign commences
September - Phase 2 of Voting (Top 5 per category)
October - Winner announced
October - Honorary dinner
The evolution of dance music in Southern Africa is nothing short of a phenomenon’ says conceptualizer Ricardo da Costa and further adds, ‘Dance music’s popularity defies race, age and socio-economic dividers so why not celebrate it? DMASA will create a platform for the commercial, underground, black, white, festival, clubs, male & female’s of the dance music industry to be honored…by the FANS!! ’
Furthermore, the DMASA also hopes to stimulate dialogue and create a forum for songwriters, performers and dance music musicians. Through this exchange the DMASA hopes to draw attention to the artists/DJ’s and ideas at work in the dance music industry and promote greater participation and recognition for South African dance music abroad.
musicians. Through this exchange the DMASA hopes to draw attention to the artists/DJ’s and ideas at work in the dance music industry and promote greater participation and recognition for South African dance music abroad.
The DMASA present an opportunity for music enthusiasts from around South Africa to celebrate their favourite DJs and/or artists by nominating or voting for them as a potential category winner.
THE DANCE MUSIC AWARDS SOUTH AFRICAN CATERGORIES – Across all Dance music genres
Best Male DJ
Best Female DJ
Best Producer
Best Live Act
Best Festival
Best Music Video (From Dance Artist)
Best Male Vocalist of the Year
Best Female Vocalist of the Year
Best Record Label
Compilation of The Year
Album of The Year
Remix of The Year
Best International DJ (who has recently toured or performed in SA)
Best International Producer (who has had recent success in the SA market)
Best Club of The Year (includes Clubs, Lounges, Bars, etc)
Best House Record of the Year
Best Kwaito Record of the Year
Best EDM Record of the Year
Best Underground Record of the Year (All non-commercial dance & underground sounds by SA Dance Music Artist)
Best Dance Radio Show Award