DutchNews.nl - Armin van Buuren is the 'world's best dj' for the fifth time

Armin van Buuren has been voted best dj in the world for the fifth time, reclaiming the top spot from France's David Guetta, according to the readers of DJ Magazine.

Dutch dj Tiesto is in second place in the poll, in which 100,000 people voted. The highest newcomer in this year's poll is Dutchman Nicky Romero in 17th place.

Van Buuren was presented with his award at The Convention Factory in Amsterdam on Friday night as part of the Amsterdam Dance Event festival.

Earlier this week, the Parool reported that the Dutch dance scene booked turnover of €587m last year, with big festivals and events showing the fastest growth since 2002, when the first research was carried out.

The Sensation events organized by ID&T and Armin van Buuren’s A state of trance events were the big money spinners abroad, the research, by EVAR Advisory Services, showed.

But the figures also show the decline in the number of clubs in the Netherlands. Over the past 10 years, 168 clubs in smaller towns have closed their doors, with the loss of 1,500 jobs.

The 17th Amsterdam Dance Event runs until Sunday and includes 300 events at 75 venues across the city.

Agree with the choice of Van Buuren? Have your say using the comment box below.

Readers' Comments

Hi,
Having never been to a Disco I vote for Mr Van Buuren.

By Terence Hale | 20 October 2012 4:26 PM

I guess it depends what you name dj, if it s about doing a whole set with your hands up in the air, or selling ultra commercial stuff to the mass, then the choice is probably right, but for myself, i choose to rely on competions such as dmc championships, which actually require real dj skills, but no dutch djs ever won that,.....

By Julesc | 21 October 2012 11:54 AM

Dose he play any instruments?

By jason buttle | 22 October 2012 4:28 PM

This year`s top 20 is just horrible.

By eastern european bedroom dj | 22 October 2012 5:35 PM

Beside every personal opinion the dutch influence is a fact ( and now also a documentary www.dutchinfluence.com ) I am glad that Armin won again, he is a great dj and producer voted by million fans around the world. Living in the Netherlands without knowing him is like living in Rome without knowing the colosseum. ( you might be justified if your are over 50 )

By N | 22 October 2012 6:35 PM

Every night the same thing: i came home,shower , my salad ,remote control ,advanced to ## ,i see "music nonstop".....and every night i wonder why that sound is called music? Any pattern of sounds is called music?I see people moving ,some sort of clean zombies under some annoying lights....I predict the medium IQ in the next 5 years will be halved.

By Mircea | 22 October 2012 8:24 PM

@Mircea, your television has only one channel?

By pepe | 23 October 2012 9:51 AM