David Guetta has claimed bragging rights as the world’s best DJ, after claiming the mantle at DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Awards.
Almost 1.3 million people voted for who they thought was the best DJ in the world. The award show, which normally takes place during the Amsterdam Dance Event, was moved to a digital only performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and streamed on Saturday. (You can watch a replay of the event here.)
However, fans of Guetta can still see his set, through a unique collaboration between DJ Mag and Snapchat. Snapchatters who point their phones at the sky will see the French DJ bigger than ever, performing a unique set above them, by way of augmented reality through Snap Camera.
Normally, the annual results are announced during AMF, the largest event during Amsterdam Dance Event. This augmented reality experience in the sky is a first for DJ Mag and a creative solution to still celebrate David Guetta’s achievement, even in times when an offline event is not possible.
DJ Mag managing director Martin Carvell said: “We are excited to partner with Snapchat to present The World’s No.1 DJ in augmented reality via an exclusive landmarker lens that celebrates our close connection with the city of Amsterdam – which has hosted the Top 100 DJs Awards for a decade – and a sky lens that will connect millions of Snapchat users around the world as they ‘project’ the number one DJ into the sky.
“While we will miss the presentation in front of 40,000 fans at AMF in the Johan Cruyff Arena, this innovative partnership with Snapchat will ensure that dance music fans across the planet can get closer than ever to our annual celebration of dance music, wherever they are in the world.”
How it works:
David Guetta fans all over the world can experience the newly crowned ‘world’s best DJ’, bigger than ever, right outside their home.
- Simply open up Snapchat and check if the lens is in your carousel
- If not, search DJ Mag in Lens Explorer, or scan the Snapcode below
- Select the Lens and point the Snap Camera towards the sky
- Enjoy seeing a GIANT David Guetta performing a short set of his song Let’s Love | feat. Sia
Snapchat creative strategist Leander Roet said: “In Amsterdam and around the world, we always really look forward to the world’s top DJ being announced, so were really saddened to hear that the event couldn’t take place this year.
“But while the COVID-19 pandemic may prevent us from celebrating in person, we have worked closely with DJ Mag to give Snapchatters in the Netherlands and around the world the chance to experience an exclusive David Guetta performance in augmented reality, making this his biggest performance ever.
“Congratulations to David Guetta and we hope this experience cheers up all the music fans on Snapchat.”
