Voting for the 2026 Femmy Awards Is Now Open: Here Are All the Nominees

Femme House has announced the nominees for the 2026 Femmy Awards, which recognize people from the world of dance music whose work has helped forge the genre, has expanded representation and has helped elevate others. These categories include everything from agents and managers to club nights and artists themselves.

New to this year’s awards are a variety of community voted awards, with voting now open to the public on Femme House’s website.

“Last year, we only had four categories open for voting, and we got a huge response,” Femme house cofounder Hermixtalot tells Billboard. “Considering that, we made the decision this year to open nearly all the categories to the public, and give folks something to get excited about. Most award shows don’t give fans control, and since so much of our mission is about reflecting back what the community wants and needs, this felt right.”

The Femmy Awards happen March 26 at 12 p.m. ET at Miami’s Palm Tree Club, during Miami Music Week. The event is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year, bringing in $30,000 in 2025, with the money going to Femme House’s mostly free educational programming for aspiring producers and DJs. Tables for the 2026 event begin at $3,500 and are on sale now.

Femme House is also putting on other programming throughout the week, including a panel conversation hosted in collaboration with W Hotels at the W South Beach on March 27. Happening as part of Femme House’s Miami Music Week Artist Fellowship Program and led by Femme House founders LP Giobbi and Hermixalot, this discussion will feature agents, managers, labels reps and more, and will focus on about what these people are looking for from up-and-coming artists.

The 2026 Femmy Awards will also honor Anja Schneider, Ultra Naté, Tokimonsta, John Summit, Mary Droppinz and EMJIE with special honors.

See the complete list of nominees below.

2026 Femmy Publicly Voted Awards Nominees

Ableton instructor of the year: Honoring the educators who lead the way by example for every student that enrolls in a Femme House Session or signs up for an online course

Album or EP of the year: Recognizing a full body of work that pushed sonic and cultural boundaries

Best club: Recognizing a nightclub that champions diversity, safe spaces, and inclusive lineups, shaping the electronic music scene

Best DJ set or live performance: Recognizing a live performance that stood out for its creativity, energy, and impact

Best Femme House radio mix: Recognizing an outstanding Femme House Radio mix, showcasing innovative track selection and storytelling

Best producer: Recognizing a producer whose work stood out for its originality, technical mastery, and influence on the sound of dance music

Best record label: Recognizing a label that prioritizes femme, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ artists

Best underground promoter: Honoring the grassroots, regional promoters in the U.S. who are shaping underground dance culture

Best vocalist: Recognizing the often heard but not seen voices of dance music

Breakthrough artist: Honoring artists who had phenomenal years and set the bar for visibility, artistic output, and buzz

Femme House activist & impact award: Honoring an artist, collective, or industry professional using their platform to advocate for social change and inclusion in the music industry

Femme House community member of the year: Celebrating an individual in the Femme House community whose dedication, passion and engagement have gone above and beyond to embody the spirit of Femme House

“For the Culture” award: Honoring BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ creators and platforms making an impact in serving their communities

Innovator award: Recognizing innovation and impact in sound design, cultural significance and more

Most diverse lineup: Honoring the show bills that have challenged the notion that the best lineups are predominantly male and white

Song of the year: Recognizing a song that showcases innovation, inclusivity, and exceptional artistry from a femme, non-binary, or LGBTQ+ producer, DJ or vocalist

2026 Femmy Committee Voted Award Nominees

Agent of the year: Celebrating an agent who has made a significant impact in advancing the careers of diverse talent in the music industry

Best music journalist: Honoring a writer who has championed diverse voices in music media and amplified underrepresented artists through their work

Best talent booker or promoter: Honoring a booker dedicated to diverse, femme, non-binary and LGBTQ+ artists, curating inclusive and groundbreaking lineups

Culture shifter: Recognizing an industry leader who has made significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion within electronic music and beyond

Manager of the year: Recognizing a manager who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to artist development, advocacy, and career growth

Theresa Velasquez award for outstanding executive: Theresa Velasquez’s legacy is that of a beloved executive who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to amplify diverse talent. This committee voted category recognizes executives that honor that legacy in their own work.