DJ AWARDS SPONSORS EXPERIENCE 2025
TUES 30 SEPT - THURS 2 OCT
We are inviting a highly targeted, select group of sponsors to take part in a unique opportunity to experience the DJ Awards from the inside out. This exclusive access offers priority consideration and first refusal on sponsorship activations for our milestone 25th anniversary in 2026—including three-year partnership options. Next year marks a major expansion of the DJ Awards platform: returning the ceremony to its spiritual home at Pacha Ibiza, launching our first global edition—DJ Awards USA—in Miami during Art Basel, and hosting a once-in-a-lifetime Legends Tour aboard the Orient Express. To celebrate and align our partners early, all invited sponsors will be welcomed to an exclusive private luncheon on the day of the awards, attended by 20 handpicked global brands with shared ambition and cultural influence. This will be a rare opportunity to meet the core DJ Awards team, hear the vision for the next three years, and explore how your brand can be part of this global cultural moment. From there, you’ll return to Nobu Hotel to prepare for the main event—an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and influence at the very heart of the global dance music scene.
Everything else? That’s up to you.
CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP £15,000
We know we’re late to the table with this one—but there’s a reason. We’ve spent the year focused on building something bigger: the 25th anniversary of the DJ Awards in 2026. That meant holding back on launching 2025 sponsorships until the voting site went live, the lineup locked, the venue booked and the vision for next year was ready to share. So instead of the usual pitch, we’ve crafted a limited package that gives you the best of both worlds: real brand visibility and engagement at DJ Awards 2025, and a front-row seat to everything coming in 2026. It’s designed to let you dip your toe in now—with meaningful access and deliverables—while exploring a longer-term relationship that grows as we grow. As a 2025 sponsor, you’ll receive
FOUR MONTHS OF MARKETING BENEFITS
CATEGORY NAMING RIGHTS
- Exclusive naming rights to one of our 19 award categories (e.g. “Vodafone International DJ of the Year”)
- Branding on the official DJ Awards website for 6 months
- Name mentions across all press, PR, and social media campaigns running until 20th December 2025
- Category integration in all post-event media content
ON-SITE BRAND VISIBILITY
- Your logo on the red carpet Step & Repeat at both the pre-event and winners’ lounge
- Opportunity to present your award live on stage
THREE MONTH POST-AWARDS PR & DIGITAL CAMPAIGN (OCT–DEC)
- Three-month integrated PR and social media campaign
- 12 branded posts across DJ Awards Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook (2x/month per category)
- Co-branded interviews with your category winner, posted on DJTV (YouTube) with a 10-second brand ad
- Social clips shared by DJ Awards and encouraged reposting by winners across their own channels
- Permanent branded winner post (subject to artist discretion) on winner’s grid and story, as seen in 2024
PLUS ATTEND THE DJ AWARDS IN STYLE
VIP IBIZA HOSPITALITY (SEPT 30 – OCT 1)
- Two nights accommodation at the 5-star Nobu Ibiza Bay exclusively for a decision-maker from your brand (double occupancy)
- Invitation to the private sponsors luncheon on the day of the awards at Alamar Beach Club
- Meet this year’s finalists, last year’s winners, and the senior management team
- Receive an exclusive preview of the vision for the DJ Awards 25th Anniversary Edition in 2026 and beyond
BOTTLE SERVICE AT THE DJ AWARDS & VIP SUITE ACCESS FOR THE PARTY
- A VIP table for two at the DJ Awards ceremony (more seats available upon request)
- Access to the pre-event industry cocktail reception at Club Chinois
- Premium bottle service and VIP access throughout the night and at the afterparty
- VIP guest list to the secret villa after party for investors, press, winners sponsers and VIPs
- Opening set by FISHER, last year’s International DJ of the Year winner
NETWORKING & ACCESS
- Plus meet the winners, nominees and networking with 20 other brands who are in attendance at this year's event.
THE CATEGORIES 2025
PUBLIC VOTE
Afro House / Amapiano
Balearic Daytime
Breakthrough Artist (SOLD)
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Garage / Bass
Hard Dance (Hard Techno, Hardcore, Hardstyle)
House
International DJ of the Year 2025 (SOLD)
Latin / Reggaeton / Global Beats
Live Act
Newcomer (SOLD)
Progressive / Melodic House
Tech House
Techno
Trance
GRAN JURY SELECTED / NO PUBLIC VOTE
Industry Executive of the Year
DJ Livestream of the Year
Eye On: [Region] — 2025 Spotlight: Middle East and North Africa
Global Festival of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Play It Back – Social Impact Award
What’s Hot Global
Ibiza Icon 2025
Ibiza Party of the Summer (SOLD)
Ibiza Track of the Summer (SOLD)
VIEW & DOWNLOAD THE 2026 DECK
Please review the top-level sponsorship deck for DJ Awards 2026–2029 by clicking the link below.
To receive the full presentation and explore tailored campaigns and promotional opportunities, kindly confirm your attendance at DJ Awards 2025. We look forward to discussing how we can create a bespoke partnership that maximizes your brand’s impact.
YOU VIP STAY AWAITS AT NOBU IBIZA BAY
You’ll spend two nights at the stunning Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay—an iconic five-star retreat set right on the beach with private access and just a 10-minute walk from the DJ Awards venue. Located on the shores of Talamanca Bay, Nobu Ibiza Bay blends relaxed island vibes with sleek, modern luxury. Expect breathtaking sea views, world-class dining, a chilled poolside scene, and unbeatable service. Each morning starts with breakfast on the beach before the day unfolds however you choose. You’ll be staying alongside representatives from 20 other global brands, offering exceptional opportunities for high-level networking in an intimate, relaxed setting. This is your chance to access the ultimate party and experience Ibiza like never before—immersed in music, culture, and connection at the very heart of the global dance scene.
SPONSORS BEACHFRONT LUNCHEON
On the day of the DJ Awards, invited sponsors will gather for an exclusive beachfront luncheon at Almar Ibiza—a stylish Mediterranean restaurant just a 3-minute stroll along the Talamanca beachfront promenade from Nobu Hotel. Set against the sparkling backdrop of the bay, this relaxed yet elevated lunch offers the perfect setting to connect with the key people behind the DJ Awards and hear the grand vision for the next three years—including our 25th anniversary plans for 2026, global expansion, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities. Over a traditional Catalonian-style lunch featuring local tapas, paella, fresh seafood, and chilled wine, you’ll network with other like-minded brands and get an insider perspective on how to be part of one of the most credible and culturally influential platforms in global dance music.
FRONT ROW AT THE DJ AWARDS 2025
As part of the experience, you’ll attend the DJ Awards in style with your own table in the VIP suite, complete with premium bottle service throughout the ceremony and the official afterparty. From this exclusive vantage point, you’ll enjoy front-row seats to the biggest night in dance music, where last year’s winners return to headline a show-stopping lineup. It’s the ultimate celebration—intimate, electric, and unforgettable—offering you the best seat in the house for the best night of the year.
THE SECRET VILLA PARTY AFTER HOURS
At 5am, when the clubs wind down, the real magic begins. Our VIPs and invited guests will join investors, sponsors, winners, press, and nominees at a secret, invite-only afterparty held at an iconic Ibiza villa. This is where the spirit of the island comes alive—a proper old-school Ibiza throwdown, far from the cameras and velvet ropes. As the sun rises over the hills, nominees and winners will take turns on the decks, delivering spontaneous back-to-back sets in true underground style. The champagne will keep flowing until the last glass runs dry, and the music won’t stop until the energy does. This is where memories are made, deals are done, and legends are born.
SECURE YOUR PLACE ON THE DANCEFLOOR
Sponsor a DJ Awards 2025 category before they sell out (first come, first served) and put your brand at the heart of the global dance music conversation. For a fixed fee of €15,000 + VAT, you’ll secure naming rights to one of our 25 categories, gain prime visibility across our event and digital platforms, and benefit from a three-month post-awards campaign running up to Christmas—when competition for attention is at its peak and your brand will stand out. You’ll attend the event and party like a VIP, seeing first-hand the opportunities and experiences available for 2026 and beyond. From the glamorous Legends Tour aboard the Orient Express to the high-energy launch of DJ Awards USA at Miami’s Art Basel with the Faena Hotel, you don’t want to miss the exclusive presentation of what’s in store for our 25th anniversary and the years ahead. You’ll also receive first refusal on 2026 and beyond partnership opportunities and activations. You can pay by card or invoice—click below to secure your category now.
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