Ibiza, Spain — 30 September 2025
At tonight’s DJ Mag Top 100 DJs awards in Ibiza, Sara Landry was recognised as The World’s No.1 Hard DJ, while also achieving her highest-ever placement in the main poll — No. 62, up 13 places from the previous year. The announcement capped a rapid ascent for the Cali-born artist, whose hard-driven sound and ambitious audiovisual show ETERNALISM have pushed her into the international spotlight over the past 18 months.
“I am honoured to receive the Highest Hard award again this year,” Landry said in a statement after the awards were revealed. “I’m grateful that my love for hard techno has connected me to the broader world of harder styles within the dance community.” – reference: DJ Mag
The Award Night
The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ceremony, staged this year in Ibiza, doubled as both celebration and a snapshot of electronic music’s shifting landscape. While the headline prize went to the world’s top-ranked DJ, the specialised category recognising the hardest styles — now increasingly threaded across techno, psy and hard dance — placed Landry at the very top. Her recognition as the year’s standout in hard styles reflects not only fan votes but also a wider appetite for harder BPMs and industrial-tinged sets across festivals and clubs.
The Ibiza awards night also featured headline performances and appearances from several high-profile artists, underscoring the global scale of the event. – reference: MusicRadar
ETERNALISM: The Show That Helped Define Her Year
A major factor in Landry’s rise has been ETERNALISM, a large-scale A/V live show she has been presenting across major venues and festivals. The production blends pounding hard techno with immersive visuals and theatrical staging; organisers and critics have repeatedly noted its cinematic ambition. In 2025 the show visited major locations including Brooklyn Mirage and The Concourse Project, and on 29 September it made a landmark appearance in Ibiza — a high-profile moment timed just ahead of the Top 100 announcement. – reference: UNVRS, DJ Mag
Landry’s ETERNALISM live set has often drawn praise for its tight integration of music and imagery — an approach that helps translate her studio intensity into an immersive live experience. The show’s aesthetic has also been described as drawing on dark, sci-fi influences that heighten its dramatic impact on large stages.
From Local Raves to Global Arenas
Sara Landry’s journey began in regional underground scenes and independent events. Over a relatively short period she has expanded into international touring, festival mainstages and high-profile residencies. Her music — a fusion of hard techno, psy-driven textures and hard dance energy — has found crossover appeal among fans of raw club intensity and festival-scale sound alike.
Industry milestones over the past year include headline slots at major events, increased radio and livestream visibility, and consistent DJ support from tastemakers in the harder electronic spectrum. That combination of studio output, touring and theatrical live production has translated into measurable growth in fan votes for the DJ Mag poll. – reference: EDM.com, DJ Mag
Why This Matters for the Scene
Landry’s recognition as World’s No.1 Hard DJ is significant for several reasons:
- Genre visibility: Harder styles — from industrial hard techno to modern hard dance and psy-tech crossovers — are receiving broader mainstream attention, and Landry’s award signals that these sounds are resonating with larger audiences.
- Live production as leverage: Artists who combine strong recordings with memorable live shows benefit in fan-driven polls; ETERNALISM is a prime example of a creative investment that boosted Landry’s profile.
- Female representation: As a prominent woman rising in a field often dominated by men, Landry’s climb into the Top 100 and her specialized award contribute to the ongoing conversation about diversity and visibility in electronic music.
What’s Next
With the momentum of the Top 100 recognition behind her, Sara Landry is expected to extend ETERNALISM to further dates and festivals, while also continuing to release new material through her channels and label initiatives. Bookings and festival offers typically follow this level of visibility, so industry observers anticipate a packed touring schedule and potential new collaborations in the months ahead. – reference: DJ Mag, Industry coverage
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