The electronic music industry\u2019s most anticipated annual tradition has officially kicked off. As of July 8, 2026, the polls for the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs<\/strong> are live, inviting dance music enthusiasts across the globe to determine the hierarchy of the scene for the coming year. If you want your favorite artists to climb the ranks, you have until September 16 to make your voice heard.<\/p>\n What began in 1993 as a modest editorial feature to celebrate the 100th edition of DJ Magazine has evolved into a massive cultural phenomenon. Now entering its 33rd year, the poll stands as the most significant public-facing music survey in the world. Its enduring appeal lies in its democratic nature: there are no restrictive shortlists or pre-selected nominees. Instead, the process is entirely open-ended, allowing fans to vote for any five artists, whether they are global superstars playing mainstages at Tomorrowland or niche underground selectors pushing boundaries in intimate clubs.<\/p>\n As we look toward the results announcement on October 6, 2026, the stakes have never been higher. The leaderboard has been dominated by a select group of titans over the last few decades. Last year, David Guetta secured his fifth career victory, cementing his status alongside legends like Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix. These three icons are currently the only artists to have reached the summit five times. The burning question for the 2026 cycle is whether a new challenger will emerge to disrupt this elite circle or if one of these veterans will extend their record-breaking streak.<\/p>\n Beyond the rankings, the poll continues its commitment to social impact through its ongoing collaboration with Bridges for Music<\/em>. This partnership, entering its second year, focuses on fostering talent in underserved communities. In the previous cycle, the initiative successfully raised over \u00a3170,000, which was funneled directly into the Bridges for Music Academy in Langa, South Africa. These funds provide essential resources for music production training, mental health advocacy, and business development for aspiring creators. Further details regarding this year\u2019s specific charitable goals will be unveiled as the voting window progresses.<\/p>\n Participation is simple, but it is important to use the correct portal to ensure your vote is counted:<\/p>\n Remember, the window for participation is strictly limited. Ensure you finalize your selections before the deadline on September 16. Whether you are championing a rising star or supporting a long-time favorite, your participation helps shape the narrative of the electronic music landscape for 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Voting for DJ Mag\u2019s Top 100 DJs 2026 is officially open as of today, July 8. Fans worldwide can head to top100djsvote.djmag.com and cast their votes through September 16, with results set to be announced on October 6, 2026. Now in its 33rd year, the poll has come a long way from its origins \u2014<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":11193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[565,1606,676,1333,1607,908,601,36,79,417,1608,1609],"class_list":["post-11192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-360music","tag-armin-van-buuren","tag-bridges-for-music","tag-david-guetta","tag-dj-mag","tag-dj-poll","tag-electronic-music","tag-martin-garrix","tag-mixtv","tag-music-news","tag-review-slombardo","tag-top-100-djs","tag-top-100-djs-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11192"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11198,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11192\/revisions\/11198"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}A Legacy of Global Influence<\/h2>\n
The Path to the Crown: Historical Milestones<\/h2>\n
Supporting Global Music Education<\/h2>\n
How to Cast Your Vote<\/h2>\n
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