On 30 September 2025, the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Awards took place in Ibiza for the first time, hosted at the island’s new superclub UNVRS. The 32nd edition marked a major moment for dance music, bringing performances from Armin van Buuren, Boris Brejcha, Indira Paganotto, Jazzy, Miss Monique, and the newly crowned World’s No. 1 DJ. Alongside the main rankings, special awards such as Highest New Entry and Highest Climber reflected the trends and changes shaping electronic music in 2025.

After the performances and special awards, the main spotlight turned to the Top 100 announcement. The results highlighted familiar names at the very top, showing how established artists continue to shape the global electronic music scene.

Top 3 DJs of 2025

World’s No. 1 DJ 2025: David Guetta – David Guetta returned to the top position with worldwide tours and major collaborations that reinforced his influence in dance music.

Number 2: Martin Garrix – Martin Garrix stayed among the leaders of the poll with headline festival appearances and new releases that reached audiences around the world.

Number 3: Alok – Alok rose to third place with a strong year of international shows and productions, continuing his impact as one of Brazil’s most recognized artists globally.

Other Notable Positions in 2025

Beyond the top three, several artists earned recognition through both their rankings and special awards, underlining the variety of styles represented in this year’s list.

Key Rankings and Titles:

No. 4: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – The Belgian duo continued their strong run inside the top five and were also crowned the World’s No. 1 DJ Group, a title that highlights their global fanbase and festival presence.

No. 5: Armin van Buuren – Armin van Buuren not only finished in fifth place but was also named the World’s No. 1 Trance DJ. His contributions across decades were further recognized with the Outstanding Contribution Award, reflecting his lasting impact on the genre.

No. 7: FISHER – FISHER placed seventh and picked up the award for World’s No. 1 House DJ, following a year of high-profile sets and charting tracks that expanded his influence far beyond club circuits.

No. 9: Charlotte de Witte – Charlotte de Witte made history once again as the highest-ranked female artist, taking ninth overall and being crowned the World’s No. 1 Techno DJ, reinforcing her role as a leader in the underground scene.

Other Highlights:

Anyma – Climbed seven places to reach Number 10, marking another milestone in his rise within melodic techno.

Keinemusik – The Berlin collective rose fifteen places to reach Number 20, one of the largest climbs in this year’s poll. Their steady growth reflects the wider recognition of their distinct sound and collaborative approach.

Special Awards in 2025

In addition to the main rankings, DJ Mag also recognized artists through special categories that highlight breakthrough success and long-term influence.

Highest New Entry : Michael Bibi

Highest Climber : Solomun

These titles continue to showcase the evolving talent pipeline and the diversity of styles that define global electronic music.

The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025 Awards at UNVRS Ibiza showed how both established names and newer artists continue to shape electronic music. David Guetta returned to the top spot, Martin Garrix and Alok kept their place among the leading figures, and genre leaders like Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, and FISHER were honored with special titles. The results gave a clear picture of where the scene stands in 2025 and the mix of artists carrying it forward.