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Here Are the 2026 Femmy Awards Winners: Full List

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It was a celebratory good time in Miami on Thursday (March 26) during the second annual Femmy Awards. Presented by Femme House, the awards honor women and allies across the dance music industry, from artists to labels to agents to parties and beyond.

Awards were divided into two categories: publicly voted and those chosen by a special committee. See the complete winners list below.

2026 Femmy Publicly Voted Awards Winners

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

  • Suzi Analogue
  • Modern Lover
  • Claire Marie Lim
  • Lorna Dune
  • Christina Horn

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

  • Tides (Remixes) – Karaba
  • Through the Wall – Rochelle Jordan
  • Volver – Sofia Kourtesis
  • The BPM – Sudan Archives
  • Humanise – HAAi

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

  • Nowadays
  • Smartbar
  • TV Lounge
  • The Fruit
  • Walter WhereHouse

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

  • Matisa (Fabric, London)
  • Zoe Gitter (Boiler Room, Ibiza)
  • Charlotte de Witte & Amelie Lens (Flanders Expo, Belgium)
  • Ladies of Leisure (Boiler Room, Ibiza)
  • Deer Jade (Lollapalooza, Paris)

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

  • Kiimi
  • Sinca
  • Awen
  • Golden
  • Krithi

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

  • Yulia Niko
  • Honeyluv
  • Azzecca
  • Miss Monique
  • Ki/Ki

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

  • She/Her
  • Bass n Babes
  • Nuxxe
  • Smile Records
  • Abracadabra Records

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

  • Playhouse
  • Thique
  • Ladera Hearts
  • Jerk
  • PBNJ

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

  • Blythe
  • Hayla
  • Bibi Bourelly
  • Pamé
  • House Gospel Choir

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

  • Me N U
  • Lumia
  • Inda Jani
  • Zingara
  • Tiffy Vera

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

  • Support Women DJs
  • Empwr Beats
  • Beatport Diversity + Parity Fund
  • Book More Women
  • Her Dancefloor

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

  • Raecola
  • Barbara Nicole
  • Tara Verma
  • Val Fleury
  • Hai-Life

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

  • Sisters In Sound
  • House of Yes
  • TT the Artist
  • QDP
  • Courtney Hollinquest

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

  • DJ Dave
  • Blood Oath
  • Juliet Fox
  • Mz Worthy
  • Desiree

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

  • Cosimea
  • 4 Tha Luv
  • Babestock Music Festival
  • All Things Go Music Festival
  • Deep Tropics Music, Art and Style Festival

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

  • “Forget” – DJ Minx
  • “Richman” – Inda Jani + Ghezz
  • “IDK” – Azzecca
  • “Hurt Me No More” – Emjie
  • Don’t Wanna Leave You” – Tiffy Vera

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

  • Brittany Gaston
  • Barbara Frum
  • Daisy Hoffman
  • Natalie Koe

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

  • Nyshka Chandran, Resident Advisor
  • Sheila Lim, EDM Identity
  • Ariel King, Pollstar
  • Megan Venzin, DJ Mag

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

  • Jenn Yacoubian
  • Andrea Graham
  • Britt Van Wouwe
  • The Night League (Leslee Tatman, Jodie Layton, Shirin Saffari, Itziar Gonzalez, Gaby Castro)

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

  • Tracey Manner
  • Tay Allen
  • Aluna Francis
  • Madame Gandhi

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

  • Cristiana Votta
  • Sophia Kearney
  • Sophie Kennard
  • Travis Alexander

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.

  • Robby Engle
  • Bina Fronda
  • Rida Naser Greene
  • Alex Simpson


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Taemin Feels ‘So Honored & Grateful’ to Be the First Male K-Pop Solo Artist to Perform at Coachella

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Taemin is making history a long way from home. SHINee member and K-pop star appeared on the Wednesday (April 1) episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, where he spoke about being part of this year’s Coachella lineup.

“You’re making history as the first K-pop male solo artist to perform at Coachella,” Hudson points out during their chat. “How does that feel?”

“There is a saying in Korea, ‘Big opportunities come three times in life,'” Taemin responds after sharing that he was feeling “honored and grateful” to be performing at the festival. “And this is one of them.”

Hudson continues the chat by asking the star if he will release more solo music.

“Oh, yes,” Taemin replies. “I am still evolving.”

The star was also on the talk show to perform his new single, “Long Way Home.” The “Idol’s Idol” sang alone on the stage, dancing effortlessly with his rhinestone microphone and mic stand for the adoring audience.

Performing at Coachella isn’t the only history Taemin is making this year. Billboard exclusively revealed in March that the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles will open a new exhibit dedicated to the K-pop star’s nearly two-decade long career, making him the first K-pop soloist to receive such recognition from the museum. “TAEMIN: Performer. Artist. Icon” will opens April 1 and will give fans a peek behind the curtains of Taemin’s career. Multiple performance looks — including one from his Ephemeral Gaze World Tour — will be on display as well as his official lightstick and a handwritten note addressed to his fans. The special exhibit will run through May 25.

Watch Taemin’s performance and chat on The Jennifer Hudson Show above.


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‘Pinky Up’! Here’s When KATSEYE’s New Single Arrives

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KATSEYE is taking EYEKONS to etiquette classes, and the first rule we’re learning? Pinkies up.

The HYBE K-pop girl group announced new single “Pinky Up” via a series of social media posts. The first arrived Monday (March 30). It was a cryptic video featuring the Mona Lisa bringing a piping hot cup of tea up to her mouth — pinky up, of course. The next came Tuesday morning (March 31), this time featuring an arcade claw machine with “KATSEYE” emblazoned across the top as the claw pulls out a sword from the midst of blinged out stuffed animals and a singular tea cup. What may be a hint to some of the song’s lyrics, the caption for the reel says, “We’re screaming from cloud nine!!”

The third post confirmed the arriving single and its artwork, featuring someone kneeling on a carpet behind with a tea cup on a saucer and a toy cat, and the title of the song across the front in hot pink lettering. The caption reads “PINKY UP SINGLE RELEASE” as well as the release date and time, April 9 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET.

“Pinky Up” comes out just in time for KATSEYE’s Coachella debut on Friday (April 10). The single will also be the band’s first new work since record labels HYBE and Geffen announced last month that member Manon Bannerman would be taking a break from the group. Since Manon has stepped back, KATSEYE has continued their previously scheduled appearances, including performances at Lollapalooza Argentina and Lollapalooza Chile. On March 24, the band was announced as the headliner for the 2026 Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival, to take place on Aug. 8 in Passadena, Calif.

See KATSEYE’s posts about “Pinky Up” below:


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Zendaya’s Rue Is on the Run in New ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Trailer

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Television this year is about to get turned up a few notches, as Euphoria is slated to return with season three on April 12 following a four-year hiatus. HBO released a second trailer for the Zendaya-starring show on Monday (March 30).

The high-school days seem to be long in the rearview mirror, as season three feels more like a set of Grand Theft Auto campaign missions and takes place about five years post graduation.

The clip kicks off with Rue (Zendaya) being interrogated by authorities about a recent trip to Mexico. The scene pivots to her involvement with a Mexican drug lord, which finds Rue in a tricky predicament of having to swallow what appears to be a ball of drugs and act as a mule.

Nate (Jacob Elordi) and Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) toxic relationship ended with wedding bells, as the trailer shows the couple getting married, which is sure to come with plenty of drama. Maddie (Alexa Demie) also hops behind the camera to direct some adult content photo shoots for Cassie, who has rekindled their friendship.

Lexi (Maude Apatow) looks to have landed her dream job working on the set of a TV show. Euphoria also welcomes the returns of the late Eric Dane (who portrays Cal Jacobs), Colman Domingo (Ali), Dominic Fike (Elliot), Hunter Schafer (Jules) and Chloe Cherry (Faye).

“Mom, I really need to come home,” a teary-eyed Rue pleads with her mother. The superstar actress is also seen in the trailer being pulled over by police during a traffic stop, which appears to lead to the intense interrogation.

There’s also some new blood injected into season three, which will find appearances from Sharon Stone, former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, Rosalía, Danielle Deadwyler, Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne and Eli Roth.

Season two aired in 2022, which came three years after a dynamic opening season in 2019.

Watch the Euphoria trailer above. Season three returns on April 12 on HBO, with the eight-episode season set to wrap on May 31.


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