Prodigy 'Most influential dance act'

The Prodigy have been labelled the most influential dance act of all time.

According to a survey by dance festival Global Gathering, the Essex-based trio held off competition from acts including Daft Punk, Faithless and Fatboy Slim.

The survey asked 2,000 dance music fans to vote for who they considered the most influential dance act from a shortlist compiled by the festival's bosses.

Organiser James Algate said: "Dance music is constantly evolving but it's great to see The Prodigy getting the recognition they so richly deserve.

"We are also thrilled to have so many of our past performers make the cut with the unstoppable Carl Cox and headliners Faithless returning for the 10th year of the festival this year."

The Prodigy this year will celebrate 20 years in the music industry.

The top ten most influential dance acts in the survey are:

1.The Prodigy (29%)
2. Daft Punk (13%)
3. Faithless (11%)
4. New Order (9%)
5. Orbital (7%)
6. Kraftwerk (5%)
7. Paul Oakenfold (4%)
8. Carl Cox (4%)
9. Fatboy Slim (3%)
10. Chemical Brothers (2%)