Celebrating a decade and a half of electronic music and its global cultural impact.
This coming November 29th at the Autopista Norte Events Center, the fifteenth edition of the CULTURE DANCE AWARDS (CDA) will take place, an event that has become a key platform to recognize and honor the effort and talent of electronic music artists who, year after year, dedicate their lives to creating art, new sounds and unforgettable shows around the world.
As part of the celebration, the organization has decided to reinforce the tradition of paying tribute to the pioneers, those who paved the way in a culture that, in the last 30 years, has evolved to massive levels. For this very special milestone, 15 icons of electronic music were chosen, figures that have been fundamental in the growth and expansion of this movement on a global level.
The 15 pioneers being honored this year are:
- Carl Cox
- David Guetta
- Marco Carola
- Tiësto
- Armin Van Buuren
- Antoine Clamaran
- Bob Sinclar
- Roger Sanchez
- Cédric Gervais
- Mauro Picotto
- Sven Väth
- Pete Tong
- Paul Van Dyk
- Danny Tenaglia
- Jeff Mills
Some of these iconic artists will be present at the awards ceremony and the closing party, including Roger Sanchez, Cédric Gervais and Antoine Clamaran. In the coming weeks, the CDA will confirm more names that will join this very special event for the electronic music scene.
Among other novelties, in order to commemorate the 15th anniversary, the award will be a unique sculpture, hand-made by artisans and adorned with 15 diamonds, representing each year of evolution and excellence in electronic music. In addition, there will be an advisory committee made up of great artists and entrepreneurs from the electronic music scene at an international level.
The event will be directed by Pedro Cano, a prominent director and producer of film, television and theater, recognized for productions such as “Peter Pan The Musical” and “Around the World.” He has also directed renowned YouTubers and content creators such as Yeferson Cossio, Luisa Fernanda W, and Yolo Aventuras, the latter having more than 53 million followers on YouTube. With his vast experience, Pedro Cano will assume the responsibility of directing this prestigious awards ceremony, ensuring a high-level production.
On the other hand, the award categories have been expanded to offer complete coverage of the electronic music industry worldwide. The new categories will be revealed during the official presentation of the awards on September 12 at Clandestino, Bogotá, Colombia.
Additionally, recognition will be given to 15 great figures in the industry, whose work has significantly influenced how this genre is conceived and appreciated today. These figures, through their contributions, have been fundamental pillars in the development of electronic music and its culture.
- Ben Turner
- Louis Diaz
- Yan Pessinen
- Pauscual Rottella
- Ricardo Urgell
- The Arnau Family
- Chino Ruiz
- Michael Julian
- Pete Tong’s Team
- Simon Dunmore
- Pepe Roselló
- Jeroen (Tomorrowland)
- Andrew (Nervous Records)
- Brian Tappert (Traxsource)
- The creators of Beatport.
