Results of the DJ Mag Top 100 2006 voting

Get ready to be surprised, outraged, and delighted - the DJ Mag magazine has announced the results of its international 'Top 100 DJs of 2006' voting. A total of 217,102 people from 229 countries participated in the most massive vote in dance culture, surpassing last year by 90,000 votes, indicating the continued public interest in dance music. The highest number of votes came from the USA, followed by the UK and Germany. This year saw increased activity from Brazil, Israel, and Canada. Cynics may sneer and smirk, but the voting results wield significant influence, especially in regions distant from the world's dance culture hubs. Booking agencies take this list seriously, as making it onto the chart guarantees alluring performance invitations and a corresponding increase in fees. As for the results, they clearly reflect global trends, regardless of how they align with the notion of 'good musical taste'. Paul Van Dyke secures the first place for the second consecutive year, with his 'Euro-Trance' colleagues Armin van Buuren and Tiesto taking second and third places. Leading in votes from trance music enthusiasts in the US, Christopher Lawrence lands the 4th spot, a rise of 10 positions. The commercialization trend in psychedelic trance is on the rise, boosting Infected Mushroom (up 14 places), Yahel (up 17 places), and Astrix (up 34 places), and facilitating the entries of Skazi and Simon Posford (Hallucinogen, Shpongle) into the chart. Progressive music remains popular, as evidenced by Sasha, John Digweed, Deep Dish, and Hernan Cattaneo still holding strong in the top 20. However, their colleagues Sander Kleinenberg, Danny Howells, and Steve Lawler continue their downward slide. Last year's 'minimal invasion' turned out to be short-lived, with Richie Hawtin dropping 21 places, and none of his label mates from M_nus making it onto the chart. Classic techno enthusiasts can rejoice at seeing veterans John Acquaviva and Phil Kieran at 22nd and 35th places, respectively. Surprisingly, there is no presence of 'trendy' electro-house, drum'n'bass, breaks, or deep house on the chart. Where is Carl Craig? Unknown. Additionally, there isn't a single DJ from Russia or even the former USSR countries in the chart. Congratulations to newcomers like Amadeus, Dion Mavath, or Menno de Jong - though unfamiliar to us, if anyone is familiar with their work, please share.