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  • Interview with Zana Mills


    Lisa

    image.pngHow long have you been mixing & what would you say is your favourite genre?

    I've been mixing since February 2001 - which means it's my 4th year already - time flies when you're having fun! At the moment my favourite genre would have to be Techno, I'm loving the big sexy basslines!

    To date where has been your fav event that you have played at & most memorable set?

    Toxik and Fevah USA would have to be my favourite events as being my residencies they are just that extra bit special to me. Most memorable would be Club Naked in Los Angeles! How can you forget a set where you're playing to 3000 people and several near-naked women are cavorting around on podiums next to ya! Only in LA!

    Who would you say has been a big influence on your djing to date?

    This would have to be a tie between Simon Rutherford and Andy Farley. Simon's always encouraging me on a personal level but Andy's new techie style is really what has influenced my change in style recently.

    You have recently been made resident to the new, big event in town called toxik, how did you feel being asked?

    I felt very privileged to be asked and I love being involved with such passionate promoters. Guy and Lee-Ann put so much thought and energy into what they do and it really makes a difference. The first party at Heaven was fantastic and I can't wait to see everything they have planned for this event.

    If you could pick one person to go B2B with who would you pick & why?

    At the moment it would have to be Mr Farley himself! I would love to get to play b2b with him at his new night Blue, keeping it tough and funky! Andy if you're reading this - hint, hint!

    Have you a favourite moment & worst moment in your djing career to date?

    Favourite moment would have to be DJing in New Zealand at a Beach Party for UP FM. It was a gorgeous day in my home country and everyone was having a great time. Made me so proud to be a New Zealander! As for the worst moment - that's my little secret!

    Would you ever like to get into production & if so what sort of music do you think you would make?

    Production is definitely something I would like to do more of in the future. I am in the studio at the moment working on a techno tune, it's very funky, groovy and sexy if I do say so myself. And with James Lawson on engineering duties I'm learning a lot!

    Being a female in the dj scene, does it get your back up when some people say things such as *oh they got there for their looks*?

    When it comes down to it looks aren't going to help you stand up in front of a room full of people and get a mix in! There's always going to be people that believe what they want to believe but at the end of the day I know how much hard work I put in so I don't let it worry me.

    Your playing at toxik The Embrace, the second instalment from this new event, is there anyone you will be sending a card too or a certain tune you'll be playing?

    I'm hoping to have my first tune finished by then, so that's definitely going to be getting an airing. I can't wait!!!

    Toxik The Embrace is holding it's second instalment at The rocket complex, have you played at this club before & what would you say your favourite club is?

    This will be my first time playing at Rocket so I am looking forward to it, I have seen the main room look absolutely amazing and I know Guy and Lee-Ann are planning something extra special for the DJ booth so I am sure it will look better than ever!

    What is your all time favourite tune ever & which tune never leaves your record bag?

    Favourite tune of all time is just too hard. Kick by Rachel Auburn is definitely up there though. As for tunes that never leave my record bag it would have to be my techno bootleg of No Education, it's a bit of a new addition but I can guarantee it wont be leaving any time soon!

    Quick fire..

    • Favourite drink?
      • Vodka, Lemonade and a splash of Lime please
    • Favourite colour?
      • Blue
    • Vinyl or CD?
      • Vinyl, I'm an old fashioned gal at heart
    • If you was a car, what make would you be?
      • A Mini Cooper S Convertible - cute, fun and fast




  • Interview with Zana Mills


    Lisa

    image.pngHow long have you been mixing & what would you say is your favourite genre?

    I've been mixing since February 2001 - which means it's my 4th year already - time flies when you're having fun! At the moment my favourite genre would have to be Techno, I'm loving the big sexy basslines!

    To date where has been your fav event that you have played at & most memorable set?

    Toxik and Fevah USA would have to be my favourite events as being my residencies they are just that extra bit special to me. Most memorable would be Club Naked in Los Angeles! How can you forget a set where you're playing to 3000 people and several near-naked women are cavorting around on podiums next to ya! Only in LA!

    Who would you say has been a big influence on your djing to date?

    This would have to be a tie between Simon Rutherford and Andy Farley. Simon's always encouraging me on a personal level but Andy's new techie style is really what has influenced my change in style recently.

    You have recently been made resident to the new, big event in town called toxik, how did you feel being asked?

    I felt very privileged to be asked and I love being involved with such passionate promoters. Guy and Lee-Ann put so much thought and energy into what they do and it really makes a difference. The first party at Heaven was fantastic and I can't wait to see everything they have planned for this event.

    If you could pick one person to go B2B with who would you pick & why?

    At the moment it would have to be Mr Farley himself! I would love to get to play b2b with him at his new night Blue, keeping it tough and funky! Andy if you're reading this - hint, hint!

    Have you a favourite moment & worst moment in your djing career to date?

    Favourite moment would have to be DJing in New Zealand at a Beach Party for UP FM. It was a gorgeous day in my home country and everyone was having a great time. Made me so proud to be a New Zealander! As for the worst moment - that's my little secret!

    Would you ever like to get into production & if so what sort of music do you think you would make?

    Production is definitely something I would like to do more of in the future. I am in the studio at the moment working on a techno tune, it's very funky, groovy and sexy if I do say so myself. And with James Lawson on engineering duties I'm learning a lot!

    Being a female in the dj scene, does it get your back up when some people say things such as *oh they got there for their looks*?

    When it comes down to it looks aren't going to help you stand up in front of a room full of people and get a mix in! There's always going to be people that believe what they want to believe but at the end of the day I know how much hard work I put in so I don't let it worry me.

    Your playing at toxik The Embrace, the second instalment from this new event, is there anyone you will be sending a card too or a certain tune you'll be playing?

    I'm hoping to have my first tune finished by then, so that's definitely going to be getting an airing. I can't wait!!!

    Toxik The Embrace is holding it's second instalment at The rocket complex, have you played at this club before & what would you say your favourite club is?

    This will be my first time playing at Rocket so I am looking forward to it, I have seen the main room look absolutely amazing and I know Guy and Lee-Ann are planning something extra special for the DJ booth so I am sure it will look better than ever!

    What is your all time favourite tune ever & which tune never leaves your record bag?

    Favourite tune of all time is just too hard. Kick by Rachel Auburn is definitely up there though. As for tunes that never leave my record bag it would have to be my techno bootleg of No Education, it's a bit of a new addition but I can guarantee it wont be leaving any time soon!

    Quick fire..

    • Favourite drink?
      • Vodka, Lemonade and a splash of Lime please
    • Favourite colour?
      • Blue
    • Vinyl or CD?
      • Vinyl, I'm an old fashioned gal at heart
    • If you was a car, what make would you be?
      • A Mini Cooper S Convertible - cute, fun and fast




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