''3D World'' was an Australian street press publication for the

dance music Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole piece or part of a larger musical arrangement. In terms of performance, the major categories are live dance music and recorded dance musi ...

community. After being founded in Sydney in 1989, ownership of the publication changed hands several times before publication shut down in 2011. It was superseded by ''Three Magazine'', another publication by Street Press Australia Pty Ltd, which "was born out of the ashes of 3D World" in August 2011.

Australian Dance Music Awards

3DWorld Publishing founded the Australian Dance Music Awards (DMA) to recognise achievements by musicians in dance music as well as

hip-hop Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hi ...

, which was then considered underground. Nominees in each category were selected by a panel from the music industry, and then voted on by the general public to determine the winners. Awards ceremonies featured DJ set performances from various artists, such as DJ Ajax. By 2006, it was regarded as "Australia's longest running, biggest and best dance music awards." No award show was held 2004-2005. When they returned in 2006, the awards were called The Allen & Heath Dance Music Awards, and were still sponsored by 3D World.

2000 Dance Music Awards

''Only winners are noted''

2001 Dance Music Awards

''Only winners are noted''

2002 Dance Music Awards

''Only winners are noted''

2003 Dance Music Awards

''Only winners are noted''

2006 Dance Music Awards

Best Video Clip

Best Urban Act

Best Debut Artist

Best Live Act

Best Remix

Best Compilation

Best Mix CD

Best Independent Label

Best Hip Hop Act

Best Turntablist

Best Producer

Best Single

Best Album

Best DJ

People's Choice Awards

''Only winners listed''

Outstanding Contribution to Dance

''Only winner listed''

References

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