Where are you and how are you feeling today?

I am in Berlin right now in the studio. I am fine and well - working on my new album right now that we plan to release in autumn this year.

Describe your djing style?

I am playing electronic dance music.

How did you get involved in music?

I grew up in East Germany at a time where it was quite difficult to get the records with the music you like.

So my main source at that time, was from West Berlin radio. I  would listen to special shows like the one by Monika Dietl - this was my introduction to new music.

What are you favourite labels?

Of course the one I am working for : VANDIT. We are working to build up a record label in my hometown Berlin that stands for the music we all love.

What would be your dream gig?

We are working in Berlin on our Vandit night to have a bimonthly dream gig.  It is the crowd, the guest DJ's, the sound system and vibes that create a dream gig.

Which 4 words would best describe you?

I prefer it if other people do that. I am a music freak, I love my wife my hometown Berlin and my rabbit Gromit.

What did you do before your were a dj?

I finished school and started an apprenticeship as a broadcast technican. I got the allowence to leave East Germany to find out that I could finish this apprenticeship in West Germany. So I started a new one as a joiner.

How long have you been djing for now?

I had my first gig in 1991 - so it is 12 years now.

What was the name of the first record you ever bought?

OMD - Organisation

At a guess, how many records do you own?

I have no idea as I never count them. It must be thousands but how many I don't know.

You've dj'd in some of the world's most prolific dance venues - any that truly stands out form the rest?

There were and are many really great venues but a lot of are closed now.

For someone who has never been to a Cream event before, describe it to us.

Cream are great promoter, I enjoy myself at Cream events all the time.  It is the vibe and atmosphere that makes it so special.

How has clubland changed over the last few years for you?

It became global

Do you discuss your set with other DJs to ensure there's no crossover?

No

You were resident at Cream Ibiza residency last year, which turned out to be their most successful summer ever.  What are your plans for summer 2003?

We are thinking about another biweekly season for 2003.

Do you think it's still the greatest party Island in Europe?

Besides Ibiza  and that's a British / Spanish party island as well J

When is your next album released?

We are thinking about September this year.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years time?

Still producing music but maybe not so much Djing anymore as I don't like the travelling

PAUL VAN DYK IS HEADLINING THE CREAM FUTURE TRANCE ARENA AT CREAM, FRANTIC & NUKLEUZ PRESENT DIGITAL LOVE @ NOTTINGHAM ICE ARENA ON MARCH 8th