Dnb Arena

Netsky It seems weird that Belgian drum and bass superstar Netsky is only just 30, given he came to the attention of many people in the scene back in 2009 with his remix of Miike Snow's track  Black & Blue.  Since then he has three full albums of his own, as well as countless other tracks and remixes, and has followed in the footsteps of others in the scene by translating his performances into a full-blown live show. Now seen almost as often behind synths as decks, the man has taken his sound across the globe and to thousands of adoring fans.

Noisia Although not quite as dominant as Andy C at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards, recent years have seen the Dutch trio take home the prize for best producer on numerous occasions, while their latest album  Outer Edges  saw them tour the globe with a spectacular accompanying stage show. The fact that they don't look out of place on festival posters like Reading & Leeds, Glastonbury and Dour is testament to their success and recognition outside the drum and bass sphere.

Chase & Status There aren't many drum and bass acts that could conceivably headline a festival not entirely dedicated to the genre, or even to electronic music. But London duo Chase & Status – comprised of Will Kennard and Saul Milton – have done exactly that on a number of occasions. Admittedly these poster topping appearances are more often for their live shows – complete with drummer and MC – than their DJ sets, but the feat is impressive nonetheless. Collaborations with Rihanna, Pusha T, Cee Lo Green, Kano, Tinie Tempah and hordes more bona fide stars are testament to how far the duo have come since first making music together at university over a decade ago.

Andy C Since the Drum & Bass Arena Awards began in 2009, no-one other than Andy C has won the Best DJ award. The respect he commands in the community is unparalleled, and his reach extends beyond drum and bass; in 2011, Mixmag readers voted him the 4th greatest DJ of all time (behind Tïesto, Richie Hawtin and Sven Väth). His sticking-power is also enviable. The founder and boss of iconic label RAM Records has been a key figure in the scene since establishing the label and releasing seminal jungle track 'Valley of the Shadows' as Unknown Origins (alongside Ant Miles) way back in 1992.