Martin Garrix back at number 1 – the DJ world chooses its favorite
The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Voting 2024 has been decided — and for the fifth time in his career, Martin Garrix has been crowned the world’s best DJ by the global community. With this victory, he draws level with trance legend Armin van Buuren, who has also reached the top spot five times. In his acceptance speech, Garrix was visibly moved and emphasized the importance of his fans: “Without you, none of this would have been possible.”
The Dutch superstar stays true to his formula: a mix of crowd-pleasing festival sound, technical precision, and a strong sense for trends. Despite his young age, he is already considered one of the absolute professionals in the business. In 2024, he played headline slots at all major festivals, from Tomorrowland to Ultra. His continued success shows that those who remain musically relevant while staying approachable can stay at the top.
New entries and surprises — who shook up the charts in 2024
Alongside the long-standing favorites, the ranking surprised with strong climbers and new faces. Particularly noteworthy: FISHER, who catapulted himself to 8th place with his energetic tech-house sound — a huge jump compared to the previous year. Peggy Gou also made it into the Top 10 for the first time, proving the growing popularity of female artists and genre-crossing acts.
Peggy Gou, in particular, shows how fashion, branding, and musical finesse can work perfectly together. Her sets are a hybrid of electro, house, disco, and indie vibes — right on the pulse of the times. FISHER, on the other hand, proves that party sound can work at a high level and be celebrated internationally. New voices bring fresh energy — and that’s what makes the voting so exciting.
What the voting really means — and what it doesn’t
For many fans, the DJ Mag voting is a highly anticipated indicator of popularity — but for DJs and scene insiders, it’s clear that it doesn’t always reflect innovation or artistic depth. Social media reach and fanbase activation often play a decisive role. Still, the list remains an important barometer: making it into the Top 100 brings global attention, more bookings, and a clear signal — “your work is being seen.”
Especially for young or up-and-coming acts, entering the ranking can be a real career boost. On the other hand, the list often misses artists who work more underground or deliberately stay away from the mainstream. Techno, house, and experimental acts are gaining visibility, but remain underrepresented. The DJ Mag voting therefore remains an exciting — but also critically viewed — snapshot of the scene.