Martin Garrix Makes History with Fifth DJ Mag Top 100 Win, Equals van Buuren's Record
Martin Garrix has secured his fifth DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Award, equaling Armin van Buuren's record for most wins. The historic announcement was made at Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) before 40,000 fans.
Martin Garrix on stage with performers
The 2024 poll gathered millions of votes worldwide, with Armin van Buuren personally presenting the award to Garrix at Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff ArenA. Upon receiving the honor, Garrix expressed his gratitude, stating, "I'm on the list with all my idols. I look up to Armin, I look up to Tiësto. To be in there with those guys is very surreal."
Key Achievements in 2024:
- Maintained seventh consecutive headline residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza
- Performed at major festivals globally
- Featured during Coldplay's Glastonbury headline set
- Holds record as youngest DJ to reach No.1 in DJ Mag's Top 100
The event showcased performances by notable artists including Monocule, Tita Lau, Wade, and Marlon Hoffstadt. Following Garrix's victory, the celebration continued with sets from Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet, Maddix, and Showtek.
This historic tie between two Dutch DJs - Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren - represents a significant milestone in electronic dance music history, highlighting the Netherlands' continued dominance in the global EDM scene.
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