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You might think that electronic dance music is dominated by men. But you will be surprised by what women have offered in the scene. That’s why we were excited about a list of the best female DJs in the world today.

If you believe that women are new to the field of electronic dance music and they lack skills and talent, then you are wrong. There is no chance you will see any big festival or club in the world that will not feature a couple of female artists.

Being a female DJ in a scene, which is mostly dominated by men, has its challenges. However, there are a few female artists that have gained the popularity they deserve.

The web is filled with lists of the Top EDM DJs, but there is no way to rank “the best” DJ in the world. There are many things to consider, but the personal preference on style and genre are the reasons for a list impossible to satisfy everyone.

We picked the best female DJs is based on popularity, DJ/mixing skills, awards, influence and other music relative occupations such as radio shows, record labels, and music production.

Top 12 best female DJs in the world (shortlist):  

Nastia

The techno diva from Ukraine, DJ Nastia has many reasons to feel proud. A young mother with a long-term relationship with music and DJing is a role model for every woman who wants to enter the scene.

Her career started in 2005 and since now, she has performed almost everywhere. Europe, Japan, North Africa, South America, Russia, and the most popular clubs and festivals are on her agenda every year. If you want to be like Nastia, check out how to become a DJ.

DJ Nastia has a vibe and energy that is immediately transferred in every corner of the dancefloor. She is an artist, performer, DJ. If you are everywhere near one of her events, attend!!! 

You should also check this article by technostation.tv: 7 Times DJ Nastia Won Our Hearts

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Anja Schneider

Germany has become the capital of techno in Europe. With clubs, schools, and an amicable environment for techno DJs. Here is where everything starts for Anja.

The title for the best techno DJ belongs to many female artists. Anja Schneider is definitely one of them. Deep house and progressive sounds are also often in her DJ sets.

She became known to us by her broadcasting on the radio station KissFm and later on Fritz Radio. When she started DJing and mixing, she developed a deep vibe and minimal-Techno sound that quickly created a huge fan club. The German artist is also the founder of Mobilee Records. A very successful record label that has sign dozens of musicians such as Maya Jane Coles, Pan-Pot, Rodriguez Jr., Audiofly, and Kevin Yost. 

With performances in big clubs such as Pacha Ibiza, and the epic ADE music festival in the Netherlands. Anja Schneider is an international DJ and music producer with dozens of quality productions and exceptional music taste. If you are ever around at one of her events, you have to enter.

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tINI

Known for her curly hair and her powerful temperament, tINI got involve with rhythms and beats from the very young age of  7.

The German DJ and producer started with underground hip-hop DJing. As her techniques and influence grew, so did her interest in electronic dance music. Her astonished vinyl-only sets prove her DJing skills and her real and deep love for music.

TINI is an integral part of Desolat since she got under the radar of Loco Dice and Martin Buttrich. BPM, Ultra Music, and Exit festival are only a few of the many stages she has performed. The future is big in front of her, but I still wouldn’t miss the chance to attend any of her parties.

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Ellen Allien

The multi-talented DJ and producer from Germany have a discography of a veteran. Eight full-length albums and many remixes on her labels and dozens more.

Ellen Allien is the founder of BPitch Control and manages it since 1999. A label with releases by artists such as Paul Kalkbrenner, Maceo Plex, and Hot Since 82. 

Once you listen to her sets, you will understand why the name “Allien”. A  blend of techno and experimental electronica makes her live performances unique in every event.  

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Nicole Moudaber

Her name is linked to Drumcode and Techno. Many give her the title of the Techno Queen. However, most women DJs on our list could be stuck with this characterization. 

After Carl Cox “tagged” the Nigerian-born artist as “the most underrated DJ”, her career start to rise. With appearances in the biggest clubs of the world and her dark vibe sets have placed her in the most Top DJ charts. 

Nicole Moudaber has become a resident of the top Techno festivals such as BPM and Awakenings. Check out how to get yourself a gig in festivals like these. Her weekly radio show from April 2014 has a big success. Mood Records is the record label she found in 2013 and her collaboration with artists such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, and Coyu makes her a multi-dimensional artist.

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Monika Kruse

The closest female DJ friend of Carl Cox, Monika Kruse, is an international techno DJ and producer. She probably has the most live appearances and performances than any other DJ on our list.

Germany’s “first lady” of Techno music has performed in legendary events and festivals such as Burning Man and ADE. As a resident at Berghain Berlin, she is probably the best female DJ to introduce you to real Techno sounds.

Monika Kruse runs the labels Electric Avenue and Terminal M but has also been released by Toolroom, Natura Viva, and many more. As well, collaborations with the top DJs in the world and hundreds of pure Techno productions to add in her biography. Take a look at some of the best clubs to visit in Europe where you may find her. 

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If you also want to be a DJ and don’t know how to start, check how to become a DJ today.  

Magda 

The Polish native DJ and producer made her first music steps in Detroit, featuring in the underground techno scene. 

After she entered Minus and began touring the world as Richie Hawtin‘s warm-up set DJ, her sound began to develop. Her touring calendar is full most of the time, and if not, then she is focused on music production and her own label “Item’s & Things”. Her discography is including releases on labels such as Defected In The House and Hot Creations.

Magda is more of an artist than a DJ, as she is involved in multiple art forms. She has even taken her Live Dj set at a Hot-air Balloon, 2000 meters above Zürich in 2016.

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Annie Mac

The British DJ is well known all over the world for her weekly BBC Radio 1 show since 2004. It’s true that over a million listeners tune in to listen to her two-hour show.

With appearances at the biggest festivals in the world such as Creamfields and South West Four, Annie has probably one of the largest fan clubs.

Annie Mac hasn’t shown much interest in music production, but that doesn’t make her any less of a DJ. With DJ experience since the age of 17 and being influenced by artists such as Laurent Garnier, Andy Weatherall, and Green Velvet has made her sound a real novelty. 

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Blond:ish

The girls from Montreal might be relatively new in the scene (almost a decade), but their fun club increases rapidly.

Anastasia and Vivie-Ann, moved from London to Spain, to be even more close to the music scene of Spain and Ibiza. Pete Tong and Depeche Mode are some of the big names that have asked the duo to make official remixes.

Blond: ish has released great music productions with progressive, tech-house, and melodic sounds. Their tracks have been released on many deep house and techno labels such as Get Physical Music and Kompakt.

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Cassy

Many learned of Cassy from her residency at Berghain Panorama Bar. Born in England, lived in Austria, and later ended up in Berlin in 2003 when was a career boost for her.

After her first steps in Germany as a House and Minimal Dj, she then sat in a studio with DJs and producers such as Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, and Steve Bug. 

You might not see her at the best and most crowded festivals in the world, however, Cassy will be seen DJing in many clubs all around the world.

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Peggy Gou

The techno girl from South Korea is a DJ and music producer like no other. Her quick success started in London, she is now living in Germany, but she is still DJing all over the world.

She goes nowhere without her favorite Ableton Live and many music producers are trying to “copy” her music style. In 2019, she also launched her own independent record label, Gudu Records.

You will find her in the biggest dance music clubs and festivals including Tomorrowland and Creamfields.

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Nervo

The Australian DJ duo of twin sisters Olivia and Miriam Nervo started their careers in music as songwriting partners and in 2008 they signed with the Swedish music publishing company Razor Boy Music Publishing, which led to co-writing the Grammy Award-winning single, “When Love Takes Over”, performed by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.

Except for traveling and DJing at Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Ultra music festival, Ushuaia, etc., the EDM DJ duo has worked with a respected amount of record labels such as Ultra, Virgin, Spinnin, Armada, and more. 

Nervo has also been listed on the top 100 DJs in the world for the last 8 consecutive years according to DJmag.

Here is a list of more famous EDM female DJs:

• Deborah de Luca
• Amelie lens
• Eli & Fur
• Charlotte De Witte
• Ida Engberg
• Juicy M
• Nora En Pure
• Miss Monique
• Hannah Wants
• TOKiMONSTA
• Amonita
• Nina Kraviz

Many young girl DJs would most likely want to follow a career like the ladies above. Being the highest-paid female DJ like Paris Hilton, shouldn’t be your main target. To become a real DJ you will need the tools, so here is the best DJ setup used by famous DJs out there. Don’t forget good mixing skills with the Camelot wheel.

Check out also this post at Studybreaks.com because the electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.