Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance music label, has further solidified its position as an industry frontrunner by clinching the prestigious fan-voted Label Of The Year award at the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs). This marks the first time the label has picked up the award since the EDMAs’ relaunch and the expansion of its categories in 2022.

Expressing immense pride in the win, Maykel Piron, Armada...

Maykel Piron, the CEO and co-founder of Armada Music, has been presented with an Industry Achievement award at the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs), which took place on Friday during Miami Music Week. Presenting the award was Armada Music co-founder, world-renowned artist and long-time friend Armin van Buuren, following his 30-minute set at the award ceremony held at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Boasting over twenty-five years of music industry experience, Maykel...

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In a climate as fast-paced and ever-evolving as the music business, it can be challenging to keep up with all developments brought about by the industry’s rapid expansion. Especially the top music businesses require a seasoned, ambitious and capable captain at the helm, and that’s what CEO Maykel Piron has been for Amsterdam-, London- and New York-based record label Armada Music for the past nineteen years. His contribution to the...

Always looking to push the envelope both on a personal and professional level, Armada Music CEO Maykel Piron just launched a brand-new radio show called Armada Next. Hosted and curated by the label head himself alongside Armada Music’s U.K. label manager and co-host Ben Malone, the one-hour show will be broadcast every Sunday on Sirius XM before hitting Mixcloud, SoundCloud, YouTube and Facebook a day later.

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