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Terry Golden Talks About His Latest Transformation, Challenges Faced, What’s To Come & More!
Terry Golden, the Danish DJ and producer, has recently transformed his image and adopted a new persona, the modern Viking warrior. With a unique blend of Progressive and Melodic Techno, Terry‘s music has gained recognition from major electronic music giants such as David Guetta, Don Diablo, Ferry Corsten, Yves V, and more. In this exclusive interview, Terry shares his inspiration for adopting his new persona, the creative process behind designing his new branding and visuals, and how it has impacted his live performances. He also discusses the incorporation of his Nordic and Scandinavian roots into his music and how he hopes his fans will connect with his new image and message. Let’s dive in and hear from Terry Golden himself.
Hi Terry, how are you?
Hi there, I’m doing great, thanks for having me. Summer is coming, and that is just the best time of the year!
What inspired you to transform your branding and look into a modern Viking warrior?
As a Danish artist, I wanted to pay homage to my Nordic and Scandinavian roots through my music and branding. The Viking culture has always been a source of inspiration for me, and I felt like it was the perfect symbol to represent my music and my identity as an artist. I also wanted to create a strong visual identity that would capture the attention of my audience and help me stand out in a crowded Electronic music scene. The Golden look on top, is really a reflection of my name, and of course parallels to the Mayan and Inca culture, which in many ways has a place in my music as well.
How do you feel about the new persona and how has it impacted your live performances?
I feel very excited and empowered by my new persona. It has given me a sense of confidence and strength that I bring to my live performances. I’ve noticed that the audience reacts really positively to the new image, and it has helped me connect with them on a deeper and different level.
Did you face any challenges when creating this new image? How did you overcome them?
The biggest challenge was finding the right balance between staying true to my Nordic roots and creating a modern, relevant image. I wanted to avoid being too cliché or stereotypical, while still honoring my heritage. To overcome this, I collaborated with a team of designers and stylists who helped me develop a unique and authentic visual identity.
Can you tell us about the process of designing and developing your new visuals?
The process was very collaborative and involved a lot of experimentation. We started with some basic concepts and ideas, and then gradually refined them through multiple rounds of feedback and iteration. We drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including Nordic and Mayan mythology, and the dark side of modern contemporary art.
How do you incorporate your Nordic and Scandinavian roots into your music and live performances?
I incorporate my Nordic and Scandinavian roots into my music, by using traditional tribal instruments and melodies, as well as, incorporating elements from nature. I also draw inspiration from the landscape and natural beauty of Denmark and Scandinavia. During live performances, I try to create an immersive experience that transports the audience to a different world – it’s a good combination between my Progressive and Melodic sound, visuals, and my persona, it’s not just another DJ, it’s an experience people hopefully will remember.
What do you hope your fans take away from your new image and how has their reaction been so far?
I hope my fans take away a sense of empowerment and inspiration from my new image. I want to encourage them to embrace their own cultural identity and to be proud of who they are. So far, the reaction has been very positive, and I’ve received a lot of support from fans who appreciate the new direction.
Can you tell us about any specific moments where you felt like your new image and persona really came to life during a live performance?
One specific moment that stands out was during my Ultra Miami performance where I came out on stage dressed in full Viking warrior attire. We have created a special intro, which involved the fans, so the energy in the crowd was electric, and I felt like I was really embodying the spirit of the Nordic culture.
What have been the biggest surprises or unexpected outcomes since you launched your new persona?
The biggest surprise has been the amount of attention and media coverage that my new image has generated. I didn’t expect it to resonate so strongly with people, but it has been amazing to see the positive response. On the practical side, it’s also a lot of work before and after getting ready, and most importantly, getting it all off after my shows – but as long my fans go home with a special feeling and experience, it’s really a small thing.
How does your new image and persona tie into the message or themes that you want to convey through your music?
My new image ties into the message of strength, courage, and resilience that I try to convey through my music. The Viking warrior is a symbol of these qualities, and I hope that my fans are inspired to channel their own inner warrior spirit through my music.
Can you tell us about any upcoming shows or festivals where fans can experience your new image and persona?
I have a number of shows and festivals coming up where fans can experience my new image and persona, and we just launched a new website, which will be updated soon with the upcoming shows and festivals. I’m really excited to share my music and my message with as many people as possible.
We’ve had an interesting conversation with Terry Golden, as he talked more about his transformation into the modern Viking warrior, that proves his connection to his Nordic and Scandinavian roots, and his commitment to delivering an immersive and unforgettable experience to his fans. We look forward to seeing Terry‘s new image and branding come to life in his upcoming shows and festivals, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Thanks, Terry, for sharing your story with us!
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David Guetta crowned World’s No. 1 DJ in DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2026 for a record sixth time
The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Awards 2026 returned to [UNVRS] Ibiza on October 6, bringing the annual public vote back to the island for its live reveal. After taking the No. 1 position in 2025, David Guetta has done it again, earning the title of World’s No. 1 DJ for a record sixth time. This year also saw a record number of verified votes cast from 234 territories worldwide.
David Guetta Sets A New Top 100 DJs Record
That sixth title places David Guetta ahead of every other artist in the history of the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll. His first win came in 2011, followed by further victories in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025. Last year brought him level with Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren on five wins each, while the 2026 result now gives him the record outright.
Speaking about the win, David Guetta reflected on how much electronic dance music has grown, particularly with DJs now playing stadium shows that were once associated mainly with major pop and rock artists. He also pointed to the new generation of DJs coming through and said seeing people dancing, having fun and enjoying clubs again has made this period especially exciting for him.
His own year has reflected that growth. David Guetta’s music added another five billion streams, while he became the first artist to reach 22 No. 1s on the US Dance Airplay chart. He also remains the most-streamed DJ on Spotify and regularly ranks among the platform’s ten most-listened-to artists across all genres.
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David Guetta’s Huge Year On Tour
That success has also carried into some of the biggest shows of David Guetta’s career. His three sold-out dates at Stade de France in Paris shifted more than 240,000 tickets, with guests including Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Black Coffee, Jennifer Lopez, Akon, Bebe Rexha and Black Eyed Peas.
His MONOLITH show also continued through major venues and festivals, including Red Rocks and Coachella, while Ibiza remained a major part of his summer. F* Me I’m Famous!** returned to Ushuaïa Ibiza, while Galactic Circus continued at [UNVRS], giving him two separate residencies on the island alongside his wider touring schedule.
More Highlights From The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2026
There was plenty of movement across the rest of the 2026 ranking too, with 13 new entries and three re-entries in the Top 100. Anyma climbed seven places to No. 3, Charlotte de Witte rose to No. 6, and Fred again.. jumped 17 places to No. 16.
Further down the list, John Summit, Mau P and Chris Stussy each climbed 22 places, becoming the first three artists to share the Highest Climber award. Indira Paganotto rose ten places into the Top 30 and became the first winner of the World’s No. 1 Psy DJ award, while Josh Baker entered at No. 40 as this year’s Highest New Entry.
Other awards went to Charlotte de Witte as World’s No. 1 Techno DJ, Armin van Buuren as World’s No. 1 Trance DJ, FISHER as World’s No. 1 House DJ and Sara Landry as World’s No. 1 Hard DJ. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike were named World’s No. 1 DJ Group, while Luciano received Outstanding Contribution and ANASTAZJA was named Future Star.
Top 100 DJs LIVE At [UNVRS] Ibiza
The live awards night brought together David Guetta, Anyma, Charlotte de Witte, Vintage Culture, GORDO, Korolova and ANASTAZJA for performances throughout the ceremony, alongside the ranking and award reveals. [UNVRS] hosted the event for a second consecutive year after becoming the home of the Top 100 DJs ceremony in 2025.
The event also continued DJ Mag’s partnership with Bridges for Music for a second year. By the time the results were announced, the campaign had raised £120,000, enough to fund the education of 120 students at the Bridges for Music Academy in Langa, South Africa. DJ Mag had launched the fundraiser in September with an opening donation from David Guetta.
For David Guetta, becoming the first DJ to reach six wins gives the 2026 result a very different significance from last year’s tie. Fifteen years after his first No. 1, he now holds the record on his own, during a year that has also seen him reach some of the biggest audiences of his career.
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David Guetta adds final [UNVRS] Ibiza performance during 2026 Closing Weekend with new visual production and surprise guest
David Guetta will return to [UNVRS] Ibiza on Friday, October 9 for one final performance of the 2026 season, one week after his Galactic Circus residency closes on October 2. The additional date forms part of the club’s Closing Weekend and gives David Guetta another night in the Main Room before [UNVRS] ends its second summer in Ibiza. For the show, the club has confirmed a completely new visual production created specifically for October 9, alongside a special surprise guest who will be announced closer to the date. The night begins at 11:30 PM and follows a full summer of Friday performances from David Guetta at the venue.
David Guetta Returns After The Galactic Circus Closing
The October 9 date follows another full season of Galactic Circus, which returned to [UNVRS] in 2026 after debuting during the club’s opening year. David Guetta has played Fridays at the venue throughout the summer, joined across the season by artists including James Hype, MEDUZA, MK, Miss Monique, Alesso, MORTEN and Tchami B2B Malaa.
The residency closes on October 2 with James Hype and Liva K, before David Guetta comes back the following Friday for the Closing Weekend show. That final date shifts away from the weekly Galactic Circus concept and introduces a production created specifically for the occasion, giving October 9 its own identity within the closing programme.
New Visual Production For The Closing Weekend Show
For the final performance, [UNVRS] has confirmed a completely new visual production designed specifically for the Closing Weekend event. The change gives David Guetta a fresh setup for his last appearance of the year after spending the summer performing within the visual concept used for Galactic Circus.
The announcement also points towards music from several periods of David Guetta’s career, referencing tracks including Titanium, Memories, When Love Takes Over and I’m Good. Those releases span more than a decade of his catalogue, giving the October 9 set room to move between the crossover records closely associated with his career and the club music that has remained part of his recent Ibiza performances.
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David Guetta to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star following decades of dance music impact and the growth of his Monolith shows
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has selected David Guetta to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of its Class of 2027. The recognition follows a career that has played a major role in dance music’s global growth. From early club releases to worldwide hits such as When Love Takes Over and Titanium, David Guetta helped bring electronic production into mainstream pop on a scale few DJs had achieved before him. More than two decades later, his releases, festival appearances and Monolith shows continue to reach audiences around the world. The honour offers an opportunity to look back at his influence and the different stages of his career.
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What the Hollywood Walk of Fame Honour Recognises
The Hollywood Walk of Fame named David Guetta in the Recording category alongside Karol G, Sia, Lil Wayne, Linkin Park, The Ramones, Smashing Pumpkins, Grandmaster Flash, Marc Shaiman and the late Waylon Jennings. The list spans several generations and genres, placing electronic music alongside pop, hip-hop, rock and musical composition. It also places David Guetta among artists whose work has influenced how their respective genres are represented across the wider music industry.
For dance music, his inclusion has particular significance when considering how the industry presented DJs before David Guetta’s commercial rise. Producers often remained in the credits, while vocalists became the names most listeners associated with a track. David Guetta changed that relationship through collaborations where his name received equal prominence alongside globally recognised singers. This made the producer part of each release’s public identity and helped establish the DJ as a recording artist in his own right.
David Guetta’s Impact and Influence on Dance Music
David Guetta’s influence began long before electronic music became a regular presence on pop radio. His early career developed through the Paris club scene during the rise of house music in France. After establishing himself as a DJ, he focused more closely on production and released Just a Little More Love in 2002. His international profile increased throughout the decade before One Love marked a major turning point in 2009. When Love Takes Over with Kelly Rowland and Sexy Bitch with Akon paired house production with vocalists already known to mainstream audiences. Those releases also placed David Guetta’s name at the front of songs heard far beyond dance music.
That crossover reached a larger scale through Nothing but the Beat, which featured Sia, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida and Taio Cruz. Tracks including Titanium, Without You and Turn Me On succeeded across clubs, radio and international charts. They kept the producer central to each release instead of pushing him behind the featured vocalist. As EDM expanded during the early 2010s, more DJs received top billing and worked with major pop and hip-hop artists. David Guetta did not create that change alone, but the reach of his releases gave the model global visibility. His work showed that a producer could become one of the most recognisable names attached to a song.
His career continued to develop after that period through projects connected to different parts of electronic music. Jack Back gave David Guetta a separate outlet for house and club releases. His work with MORTEN introduced Future Rave, adding a darker direction to their festival music. More than a decade after his first crossover success, I’m Good (Blue) with Bebe Rexha returned him to the top of charts around the world. The track earned a Grammy Award nomination and later passed two billion streams on Spotify. Its success showed that David Guetta could still lead one of the world’s biggest dance-pop records years after the early-2010s EDM boom.
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The Growth of David Guetta’s Monolith Shows
The growth of David Guetta’s Monolith shows has carried that longevity into his live career. What began as a production concept for club settings later expanded into large stadium events centred on his catalogue. In June 2026, David Guetta played three consecutive sold-out Ultimate Monolith Show dates at the Stade de France. The run sold approximately 240,000 tickets across the three nights.
The production featured a 32-metre monolith structure and a 60-metre curved screen. This gave the show a scale far beyond his regular festival and Ibiza appearances. Early club records, global pop collaborations and newer releases all appeared across the stadium run, connecting the different phases of his career within one performance. For an artist who began in Paris clubs, selling out one of France’s largest venues for three nights showed how far his live career had progressed.
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What the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Means for David Guetta
The Hollywood Walk of Fame star recognises more than the commercial success of individual releases. David Guetta’s career also contributed to a wider change in how the music industry views DJs and producers. By placing his name alongside major vocalists and sustaining success across clubs, festivals, radio and international charts, he helped establish a career path that became increasingly common as dance music entered popular culture.
The recognition follows a period in which David Guetta has continued to expand both his musical output and live shows. His journey from Paris clubs to global collaborations, Jack Back, Future Rave and the stadium scale of Monolith shows why the honour comes at a fitting point in his career. The star will acknowledge his own history while also recognising the larger place dance music now holds within the recording industry.
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