The DMASA 2019 categories are listed below with the inclusion of a new category, Best Amapiano Record of the Year. 

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 Artists)

• Best Male Vocalist of the Year (From Dance Artists)

• Best Female Vocalist of the Year (From Dance Artists)

• 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 Gqom 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

• Best Amapiano Record of the Year

AND THIS IS HOW IT WILL WORK:

• Sign Up

• Phase 1: List your top 5 per category

• Automate social sharing of voting procedure to user’s social platforms with who they voted for.

• Phase 2: Vote for YOUR FAVOURITE from list per category

• Automate social sharing

KEY PHASES

22 July – Nominations Open

21 August – Nominations Close

26 August: Top 5 Voting Open

29 September: Top 5 Voting Close

03 October: Honorary Dinner & Winner Announcements