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Trance music has long been a popular genre in the Netherlands, with many of the world's top trance DJs hailing from this small European country. Among the most popular artists in the genre are Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, and Dash Berlin.
Armin van Buuren, who was born in Leiden, is perhaps the country's most famous trance DJ. He's been at the top of DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs list five times and has a weekly radio show called A State of Trance, which is broadcast to over 37 million listeners in 84 countries.
Tiësto, who originally hails from Breda and now lives in New York, is another big name in trance. He's won a Grammy and has performed at the Olympic Games and the World Cup, among other high-profile events. Ferry Corsten, from Rotterdam, is known for his melodic and uplifting trance sound. He's the founder of the record label Flashover, and has remixed tracks for artists such as U2, The Killers, and Duran Duran.
Dash Berlin, which is actually a trio of DJs, is known for their progressive sound and emotional lyrics. They've been voted the world's best new DJ by DJ Magazine and have been included in the Top 100 DJs list multiple times.
In addition to these big-name artists, there are many other trance DJs and producers in the Netherlands, making it a happening scene for fans of the genre. There are also several radio stations that play trance music, including Slam! FM, Radio 538, and Digitally Imported.
Slam! FM is a Dutch radio station that focuses on dance music, including trance. They have a weekly show called SLAM! MixMarathon, which features 24 hours of non-stop mixes from renowned DJs. Radio 538, another Dutch station, is one of the country's most popular commercial radio stations. They have a program called Tiësto's Club Life, which is hosted by Tiësto himself and features some of the biggest tracks in the genre. Finally, Digitally Imported is an internet radio station that features various electronic music genres, including a dedicated trance channel. They have listeners from all around the world and offer a commercial-free listening experience.
Trance music's popularity continues to grow in the Netherlands, with fans of the genre flocking to events such as A State of Trance Festival and Armin Only. With so many talented artists and dedicated fans, the future of trance in the Netherlands is looking bright.
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