DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJ Poll Results for 2006

October 25, 2006

In 2006, trance continues to dominate with Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, and Tiesto maintaining the top three positions. Interestingly enough, long-time under the radar DJs Christopher Lawrence make large jumps into the top 5 as the highest placing American DJs. According to DJ Magazine, over half of the votes received were from America which would certainly account for the shift. Progressive DJs Sasha, John Digweed, and Deep Dish maintain top 10 slots but all over it seems progressive DJs are losing a bit of momentum. Dave Seaman and Lee Burridge nearly drop out of the top 100 this year with Danny Howells following close behind.

My votes this year:

1. Luke Fair
2. James Zabiela
3. Desyn Masiello
4. Phil K
5. Ricky Ryan

Total voters: 123,955
Number of countries: 147 New Entries: 20
Re-entries: 5
Highest New Entry: Infected Mushroom (#26)
Highest Climber: DJ Vibe (+40 to #40)

01. Paul van Dyk – Highest Trance DJ
02. Armin van Buuren – Up 1
03. Tiesto – Down 1
04. Christopher Lawrence – Up 10
05. DJ Dan – Up 19 – Highest House DJ
06. Ferry Corsten – Down 1
07. Sasha – Down 3 – Highest Progressive DJ
08. John Digweed – Down 2
09. Above & Beyond – Up 10
10. Deep Dish – Down 2
11. Carl Cox – Down 1 – Highest Techno DJ
12. Infected Mushroom – Up 14
13. ATB – Down 4
14. Paul Oakenfold – Down 3
15. Hernan Cattaneo – Down 8
16. Judge Jules – Down 1
17. Eddie Halliwell – Non-mover
18. Marco V – Down 2
19. Markus Schulz – Up 2
20. Gabriel & Dresden – Up 9
21. James Zabiela – Down 8
22. John Acquaviva – New entry
23. Flash Brothers – Up 43
24. Amadeus – New entry
25. Erick Morillo – Down 7
26. Benny Benassi – Down 4
27. Sander Kleinenberg – Down 7
28. DJ Yahel – Up 17
29. Offer Nisim – New entry
30. Andy Moor – Up 16
31. David Guetta – Up 8
32. Sander van Doorn – New entry
33. Richie Hawtin – Down 21
34. Gareth Emery – New entry
35. Phil Kieran – New entry
36. Nick Warren – Down 1
37. DJ Skazi – New entry
38. Steve Lawler – Down 8
39. D-Formation – New entry
40. Ricky Stone – Up 8
41. Astrix – Up 34
42. Roger Sanchez – Down 15
43. Bad Boy Bill – Down 1
44. Sven Vath – Down 21
45. Thrillseekers – Re-entry
46. Donald Glaude – Up 22
47. DJ Vibe – Up 7
48. Kyau vs. Albert – New entry
49. Chris Liebing – Down 16
50. Tiga – Down 6
51. Matt Darey – Up 40
52. Bob Sinclar – New entry
53. James Holden – Down 16
54. Lange – New entry
55. Wrecked Machines – New entry
56. Dion Mavath – New entry
57. Pete Tong – Down 8
58. Danny Tenaglia – Down 22
59. George Acosta – New entry
60. Blank & Jones – Down 29
61. DJ Sammy – Up 31
62. Joachim Garraud – New entry
63. Timo Maas – Down 11
64. Matt Hardwick – Down 6
65. Frank Trax – Down 14
66. Steve Angello – New entry
67. Danny Howells – Down 42
68. Simon Posford – New entry
69. John Graham – New entry
70. Desyn Masiello – Down 16
71. Mauro Picotto – Down 43
72. Menno de Jong – New entry
73. BT – Up 9
74. Scott K – New entry
75. Tall Paul – Down 32
76. M.I.K.E. – Up 1
77. Filo & Peri – New entry
78. DJ Tarkan – New entry
79. Anderson Noise- New entry
80. Fatboy Slim – Down 17
81. DJ Serge Deviant – New entry
82. Umek – Down 3
83. Victor Calderone – Down 28
84. Darude- New entry
85. Fergie – Down 25
86. Talla 2 XLC – New entry
87. Ronski Speed – Re-entry
88. Lee Burridge – Down 12
89. Mario Piu – Down 51
90. Axel Karakasis – New entry
91. Steve Porter – New entry
92. Yoji Biomehanika – Down 60
93. Axwell – New entry
94. Stanton Warriors – New entry
95. Dave Seaman – Down 26
96. Robbie Rivera – New entry
97. Andy C – Down 27
98. Agnelli & Nelson – New entry
99. Lisa Lashes – Down 43
100. Dave Clarke – Down 64

Past DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll Results

Here's an archive of the Top 100 DJ Poll results:

2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997

John Digweed's New Website/DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ Poll

A couple of newsworthy bits:

• John Digweed has launched his redesigned website. Although still entirely flash based, it's moves a bit faster and doesn't require you to sit through excessive amounts of animation. I'm still not a fan of his PDF-based discography or press archives, but I am pleased with the change overall. Check it out at www.johndigweed.com.
• In case you've been living under a rock, voting for this year's Top 100 DJ Poll has begun. Vote for your top 5 favorite DJs until September 25th. The results will be unveiled on October 25th. Whether you agree with the poll or not, its influence is undeniable. Click the image to the left to place your vote. Personally, I haven't voted yet, and don't plan to until the final week the poll is open. My current favorites are as follows: James Zabiela, Luke Fair, Desyn Masiello, Phil K, and Nick Warren.
• Speaking of Top 100 DJ Polls, I've created an archive of all the poll results since it first went public in 1997. You can find it in the newly created Features/Articles section.