2013 marked 25-years of dance music in The Netherlands, a milestone which was celebrated extensively during the year, culminating with number of special events at theAmsterdam Dance Event (ADE). The anniversary celebrations emphasized the leading role that the Netherlands plays in the global dance music industry. With the year now fully passed and Miami Music Week about to kick off with many Dutch DJs taking the stage, it seems the perfect time to reveal some fascinating new facts and figures about the Dutch Dance Music industry.

At the end of the summer in 1988, house music exploded in The Netherlands. Since those days of exploring and pioneering, The Netherlands developed as one of the world’s leading countries for dance music, dj’s and events with the Dutch dance scene generating over half a billion euros (587 million) every year. Dutch artists continue to dominate awards like the DJ Mag Top 100 with acts like Hardwell, Armin van Buuren and Tiësto winning over half of the awards since the poll began 17 years ago. But it’s not only Dutch EDM that continues to flourish, as the underground scene also produces some of the most celebrated artists and labels in electronic music today.

Leading Dutch DJs Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Chuckie, Hardwell, Joris Voorn, Nicky Romero, Tiësto, Tom Trago and many others will perform at venues across the city during the Miami Music Week. As we draw closer to the event let’s take a look at some newly released facts and figures about the Dutch dance scene.

Top 15 most performing Dutch DJs (2010-2012)

POSITION

DJ

PERFORMANCES

201220112010 201220112010

1

10

nw

R3hab

192

112

17

2

1

2

Chuckie

185

202

146

3

5

23

Hardwell

169

133

67

4

4

1

Laidback Luke

163

151

149

5

3

6

Afrojack

159

175

123

6

11

15

Bingo Players

157

110

87

7

17

84

Nicky Romero

140

91

28

8

6

18

Dash Berlin

134

121

79

9

19

48

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano

130

87

40

10

8

9

Sidney Samson

127

113

104

11

2

3

Tiësto

125

186

145

12

9

13

Sander van Doorn

125

113

90

13

7

4

Fedde le Grand

115

113

126

14

13

5

Ferry Corsten

114

104

125

15

12

8

Armin van Buuren

108

109

106

Source: Perfect & More

Top 15 clubs booking Dutch EDM DJs (2012)

The most recent research on the top 15 of clubs booking Dutch EDM DJs (2012) shows that the United States are dominating the charts: 10 out of the top 15 clubs are American. 

#CLUBCITYSHOWSCOUNTRY1MarqueeLas Vegas

61

United States2PachaIbiza

59

Spain3LivMiami

44

United States4XS NightclubLas Vegas

37

United States5PrivilegeIbiza

35

Spain6Ministry of SoundLondon

32

United Kingdom7PachaNew York

31

United States8AmnesiaIbiza

27

Spain9SurrenderLas Vegas

22

United States10Encore Beach ClubLas Vegas

18

United States11Ruby SkyeSan Francisco

18

United States12Sutra LoungeCosta Mesa

16

United States13TaoLas Vegas

15

United States14MansionMiami

14

United States15The ArchesGlasgow

14

United Kingdom

Source: Perfect & More

 

17 years of winners DJ Mag Top 100: Dutch dominance

In its 17 years of existence, over half of the DJ Mag Top 100 editions were won by a Dutch DJ: Hardwell, Armin van Buuren (5x), Tiësto (3x). Over the last four years the number of Dutch DJs in the top 10 and overall top 100 are increasing every year.

YEAR# IN TOP 10# IN TOP 1002013625201252420114232010320

Source: djmag.com

Value of the Dutch Dance Music export (2008-2012)

Over the past four years the Dutch Dance music export (rights, recordings, performances) has been increasing significantly due the worldwide EDM explosion. 

YEARTOTAL DUTCH MUSIC EXPORTDUTCH DANCE MUSIC EXPORT% OF TOTAL2012€ 130.950.000€ 93.210.000

71%

2011€ 100.140.000€ 68.520.000

68%

2010€ 81.440.000€ 52.150.000

64%

2009€ 64.900.000€ 25.500.000

39%

2008€ 50.200.000€ 17.800.000

35%

Source: Perfect & More

 

Economic value of Dutch dance sector half a billion euros (2012)

The big international successes of the Dutch DJs and the dance scene are highlighted in a report about the economic value of the Dutch dance scene, which was presented during the ADE12. The report revealed that over half a billion euros (587 million) is generated in the sector every year. The full report is available for download here: http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/press/

Dutch acts performing at Miami Music Week

DATELOCATIONACTSMarch 22Electric Beach WMC 2014Miss NineMarch 26Found at SeaJoris VoornMarch 26Spinnin’ Sessions @ Nikki BeachFirebeatz, Jay Hardway, Martin Garrix, Mightyfools, Oliver Heldens, Quintino, R3hab, Sander van Doorn, Sidney Samson, Tony Junior, Yellow ClawMarch 26Laidback Luke Super You & Me Story @ StoryLaidback Luke

March 27Nicky Romero presents Protocol @ LIVR3hab, Don Diablo, Gregor Salto, Shermanology, Nicky RomeroMarch 28Chuckie and Friends @ Shelbourne South BeachChuckie, Bassjackers, Mitchell NiemeyerMarch 28Ultra Music FestivalLaidback Luke, Showtek,TiëstoMarch 29Ultra Music FestivalArmin van Buuren, Don Diablo, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, W&March 30Ultra Music FestivalAfrojack, Fedde le Grand, Hardwell, Sander van Doorn, Sunnery James & Ryan MarcianoMarch 30Drumcode @ SpaceBart Skills

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