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Shogun up for Best Trance Track with Skyfire at IDMA 2012
US-based DJ and producer Andrew Chen aka Shogun has received his first nomination at the International Dance Music Awards for the summer anthem that took the dance floor by storm, ‘Skyfire.’ Up for Best Trance Track, ‘Skyfire’ will compete against heavy hitters such as Armin van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali ‘Feels So Good,’ Above & Beyond’s ‘Sun and Moon,’ Tiesto’s ‘Maximal Crazy,’ and others. The full category can be found on IDMA’s voting ballot and winners will be announced during the Winter Music Conference on March 22, 2012 in Miami, FL.
Since it’s release, ‘Skyfire’ has generated over half a million views on YouTube and tells a story about the dark side of humanity and how the skies are full of fire in times of war. A very personal track, ‘Skyfire’ has resonated with people of all backgrounds, all around the world, and numerous fans have written to Shogun to say that the song helped them get through difficult times.
“I wanted people who were struggling with their own issues–anything from living in a war zone or poverty, or just day-to-day struggles that we all face–to know that even when times are hard, you can still find hope and beauty in darkness,” says Andrew. Read more
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Markus Schulz nominated for 3 International Dance Music Awards in 2012
The shortlist for the 2012 IDMAs has been announced and internationally renowned DJ/producer Markus Schulz is delighted to have picked up nominations in 3 of the Awards most hotly anticipated categories.
Now in its ninth year, Markus’ weekly Global DJ Broadcast show is in the running for Best Radio Mix Show and he’s also been nominated in the Best North American DJ category (for which he took home the award in 2009). Following the announcement of the fan-voted noms yesterday, he has also been selected for the highly prized Best Global DJ category. Markus said: “I’m as happy as ever that my loyal fans have nominated me in 2012 and it is a huge honour to once again be featured in their shortlist for the Best Global DJ. I look forward to seeing as many of them as possible throughout the Winter Music Conference. See you in Miami folks!”
Electronic Dance Music citizens have until the 1st of March to cast their votes through the WMC’s dedicated website page at Winter Music Conference official website. Read more
