The votes have all been counted and it's official — DJ
Times magazine and Pioneer DJ are proud to announce
that Markus Schulz has been voted 'America's Best DJ' for
2012. The talented Miami-based DJ will be honored October 7 in Las Vegas for
the ABDJ Closing Party, which will include a press reception, atMarquee
Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. After being presented with his
trophy--a special Gold-Plated Pioneer mixer—Markus will take to the decks along
with special guest A-Trak to cap the wildest Columbus Day Weekend Vegas has
ever seen. Even better – the party is free!
"I've just found out the amazing news that I've been
voted America’s Best DJ—it’s a huge honor and I want to thank everyone for
their support,” said Markus Schulz from the road, as he continued his
tour in support of “Scream,” his latest artist album on Armada Music. “It
is has been an extraordinary time for dance music in the United States over the
last couple of years. I'd also like to thank the promoters and all the industry
people that have worked so hard throughout the years to help DJ culture come of
age. Our scene has been built from a foundation of respect and admiration for
the music. When I’m on stage doing what I love every week, winning awards is
the last thing on my mind. So to win this really means an incredible amount to
me, and I am humbled by everyone out there who believes in what I do. I'd like
to thank DJ Times, its readership and my hugely loyal fans for their incredible
degree of support in this. I'm very proud to represent the booming scene in the
US.”
While most of the votes were cast online at the America’s Best DJ website,
the America’s Best DJ Summer Tour Presented by Pioneer DJ & DJ
Timessupported the contest by allowing fans to vote in-person at 20+ club
and festival events.
“As always, Pioneer congratulates all the DJs nominated
for America’s Best DJ, and we would like to offer special congratulations to
Markus Schulz, this year’s winner,” said David “Davey Dave” Arevalo,
Sr. Manager – Marketing/Artist Relations for Pioneer Electronics (USA). “Markus
has been a leading DJ/producer for two decades now and he’s cultivated a loyal
and lasting fanbase. By creating exciting music and maintaining one of the
game’s busiest touring schedules, which includes top festivals and club venues,
he has helped spread DJ culture around the globe. For all of these
accomplishments, he richly deserves this award.”
"I’m very happy to see Markus win America’s Best
DJ,” said Sol Shafer, Director of Special Operations & Music, TAO
Group, which oversees Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub. “For almost
the past decade, I have seen him make people smile and dance—and this is an
achievement that is well deserved."
2012 AMERICA’S BEST DJ FINAL RESULTS
1. MARKUS SCHULZ
2. STEVE AOKI
3. SKRILLEX
AND ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 10…
4. BT
5. Z-Trip
6. Porter Robinson
7. Wolfgang Gartner
8. A-Trak
9. Diplo
10. Bassnectar
America’s Best DJ Closing Party/Award Ceremony takes
place on Sunday, October 7th at Marquee Nigtclub featuring Markus Schulz with
special guest A-Trak. Admission is free!
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