Beatport Awards 2026: Categories and Nominees Announced Ahead of IMS Ibiza

The Beatport Awards 2026 return to Ibiza this April, once again taking place during IMS Ibiza and bringing together the artists, labels and industry leaders shaping the future of electronic music.

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Set for Thursday 23 April, this year’s ceremony will be held at Hotel Mongibello Ibiza in Santa Eulalia, offering a coastal setting for one of the key moments in the IMS Ibiza programme.

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As part of the wider summit, the Beatport Awards continue to spotlight the producers, performers and labels defining the current landscape, while recognising the people pushing the culture forward.

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A Look at the 2026 Nominees

This year’s nominations reflect a broad spectrum of electronic music, from emerging talent to established names operating at the forefront of the global scene.

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Producer of the Year – presented by PPL

→ Dlala Thukzin
→ HAAi
→ Josh Baker
→ MPH
→ SHERELLE

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Best Live Performer

→ Confidence Man
→ Fcukers
→ Nia Archives
→ Pretty Girl
→ Wata Igarashi

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One to Watch

→ Girls Don’t Sync
→ Linska
→ LOVEFOXY
→ MCR-T
→ TDJ

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Best Livestream

→ ADRIÁN MILLS, Cloudy, KUKO – Nibirii Festival
→ HorsegiirL – Boiler Room CDMX
→ Lou Nour (fka SICARIA) – Boiler Room Bengaluru
→ Rossi. – NYC Pop Up | RAW CUTS
→ Sim0ne – Beatport Live x Airspace | Liverpool

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Best Album

→ ANOTR – On A Trip
→ Introspekt – Moving The Center
→ K-Lone – sorry i thought you were someone else
→ Ninajirachi – I Love My Computer
→ Rochelle Jordan – Through The Wall

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Hype Label of the Year – presented by Algoriddim DJ

→ Indo Warehouse
→ Kurai Records
→ La Zic
→ Trust Audio
→ WRONG.

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Awards Announced Live at IMS Ibiza

Several major categories will be revealed live during the ceremony, including:

→ Best Selling Artist of the Year

→ Best Selling Track of the Year

→ Best Selling Label of the Year

→ Social Impact Award

→ Culture Shaper Award

→ Label of the Year – presented by LabelWorx

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These awards reflect not only commercial success, but also cultural influence and contribution across the global electronic music ecosystem.

A Key Moment in the IMS Ibiza Programme

Taking place within the wider context of IMS Ibiza 2026, the Beatport Awards form part of the summit’s focus on recognising innovation, independence, and the evolving structure of the music industry. From emerging artists breaking through to labels building long-term infrastructure, the awards highlight the breadth of activity shaping today’s scene.

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The celebration continues beyond the ceremony with the official Beatport Awards Afterparty in collaboration with Cécille Records, taking over Akasha, hosting a lineup featuring Nick Curly, Fleur Shore, Reboot and Cristina Lazic, bringing the label’s signature sound to the island.

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Running from 23:00 through to 05:00 on Thursday 23 April, the afterparty offers a continuation of the night for both awards attendees and the wider community, with limited capacity and a focused club experience.

How to Attend

The Beatport Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 23 April at Hotel Mongibello Ibiza.

Tickets are available now, offering access to one of the defining moments of IMS Ibiza week. Attendees of the awards ceremony will also have access to a reduced €10 ticket for the official afterparty at Akasha, with general pre-sale tickets available for €15.

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