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Angels on Decks Part 2

Angels on Decks Part Ladies of Trance 


(IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)
7. K- Sky (Kristina Sky)
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With records out on Armin Van Buuren’s Armada, Paul Van Dyk’s Vandit and U.S. mega-label Ultra, while holding a coveted residency with West Coast power-house promoter Giant, it’s easy to see why Kristina Sky is one of America’s brightest rising stars. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she’s been DJing to thousands of enthusiastic clubbers since 2002, coast-to-coast in the U.S. and around the world—from China to the Philippines, Ecuador to Guatemala and Canada to Costa Rica.

Handpicked to play Armin’s ASOT550 in the Netherlands, Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival and North America’s biggest music festival, Coachella—sharing the stage with legendary acts like Madonna and Daft Punk—Kristina is undoubtedly one of America’s most beloved EDM ambassadors. Her live set recordings, guest mixes and popular radio show, TRANCELATE, generate tremendous support from her ever-growing fanbase—broadcasting worldwide via satellite, FM and the internet.

It’s really no wonder that Kristina’s uber-dedicated fans have voted her into the highly regarded Tranceaddict Top 250 DJ Poll for six consecutive years (#74 in 2012) and have kept her in the top ranks for trance and progressive on The DJ List eight years running! Her DJ sets are unforgettable and energetic journeys through the best of dance music and her production sound ranges from warm and groovy progressive-house to emotional, melodic and bangin’ trance. Playing alongside many of the world’s top DJs, while also gaining their support on her tracks, it’s only natural that she has made quite a name for herself in the global dance scene.

If you haven’t had a chance to experience one of Kristina’s live sets yet, anyone who has will tell you that you’re missing out. Her passion and love for the music is undeniable and her ultimate goal is clear—to rock you out on that dancefloor, leave you with a memorable soundtrack of the night and keep you coming back for more!

Some of the artists KSky has shared the stage with: Madonna, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, BT, Markus Schulz, Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn, ATB, Above & Beyond, Gabriel & Dresden, Marcus Schossow, Gareth Emery, Andy Moor, Blank & Jones, Menno de Jong, Solarstone, Max Graham, Dash Berlin, Cosmic Gate, Tritonal, Thomas Bronzwaer, Johan Gielen, Richard Durand, Kyau & Albert, 4 Strings, Ronski Speed, Mark Norman, Motorcycle, Rank-1, Morgan Page, Dave Dresden, Filo & Peri, Bobina, Judge Jules, Beltek, Glenn Morrison, Darude, Christopher Lawrence, John 00’ Fleming, Stoneface & Terminal, Aly & Fila, Infected Mushroom, Fleming & Lawrence, The Thrillseekers, Sean Tyas, Simon Patterson, David West, Soha, Bissen, UMEK, 7Skies, JES, Audrey Gallagher, Jan Johnston, Betsie Larkin, Lisa Lashes, Emma Hewitt, Nu-Nrg, Second Sun, Ian Van Dahl, Lange, Leon Bolier, Phynn, Hydroid, Kenneth Thomas, Blake Jarrell, Daniel Wanrooy, Lasgo, Talla 2XLC, DJ Sammy, Shawn Mitiska, Matt Cerf, Jaren, Doc Martin, DJ Irene, D:fuse, Micro, Steve Duda, Caffeine, Donald Glaude, Taylor, Peter Hook (New Order)

Connect:
www.facebook.com/KristinaSkyOfficial

6. Vicky Devine
Vicky Devine is one of the leading female DJs to break out of the UK…. with her successful career taking her all over the world and which led to her becoming a main room resident at one of the most popular and well known nights in Ibiza – Judgement Sundays. Also an established producer, record label owner, TV / radio presenter and event promoter, Vicky’s hard work is testament to her love of all things dance music related and one of the reasons she continues to be at the forefront in todays dance music scene.

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Vicky has been involved in music in some capacity throughout most of her life. Reaching Grade 6 in Piano and playing classical guitar throughout her school years, she was quickly enticed into the dance music world and has worked within the industry ever since. Beginning as a club reviewer and interviewer for a variety of dance music magazines, she then went on to work in various promotional roles for a number of UK based events. There was always a DJ inside though and she was soon behind the decks spending hours after college learning how to mix. This coupled with her passion for music, endless enthusiasm and her gritty determination has helped build her career and has made her one of the most established female DJ’s and producers in the current dance music scene. As a result Vicky has gone on to wow fans in the UK and indeed around the world, with a reputation built on her uplifting yet driving sets which span a variety of genres and incorporate elements of trance, tech and progressive. She has played at some of the biggest and most respected nights and clubs in the UK including The Warehouse Project, The Gallery, The Syndicate and Pams House, has been included on several festivals and tours including the mighty A State of Trance (Den Bosch), Gatecrasher, Smirnoff and Slinky and has DJ’d for years on a worldwide level at clubs throughout Europe, Canada, Russia, South America, Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia, Dubai, Australia and New Zealand to name but a few.

Connect:
http://www.vickydevine.com
http://www.twitter.com/vickydevine
http://vickydevine.podomatic.com/
http://www.youtube.com/

https://www.facebook.com/djvickydevineuk



4. Claudia Cazacu
Claudia Cazacu has positioned herself as one of the most highly anticipated new artists on the scene right now. 

As a DJ, her sets build from minimal influenced tech-house tracks that progress with ex
pert precision to spine tingling tech trance to destroy dance floors!
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A bright new star based on quality and performance rather than hype. 

As well as destroying dancefloors wherever she goes in the world, with recent gig destinations including India, Australia, Vegas, Italy, Poland and Sweden, Claudia runs her own label, ‘COUTURE’, produces a monthly radio show, ‘HAUTE COUTURE’, which is currently aired on 19 stations worldwide, with 4 FM stations and receives regular acclaim for her own cross genre productions, with recent tracks signed to massive Dutch super labels Armada and Spinnin Records. 

As a producer Claudia embraces all styles of dance releasing refreshing new sounds via her own label ‘Couture’.

Claudia’s ‘Couture’ label has received support from all the major players including Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Sander van Doorn, Above & Beyond, Eddie Halliwell and a received a string of plays from Judge Jules on Radio 1, including the coveted ‘Tried & Tested’ spot!

Claudia’s recent productions have been licensed to Dutch super labels Armada & Spinnin Records with massive support from the usual suspects. Armin Van Buuren has picked up the highly acclaimed ‘Freefalling’ feat Audrey Gallagher for release on his ASOT label and also the 2009 A State Of Trance Album. 


Connect:
http://www.claudiacazacu.com
http://www.mixcloud.com/claudiacazacu
http://www.twitter.com/claudiacazacu
http://www.youtube.com/couturelabel
http://www.trackitdown.net/couture
https://www.facebook.com/djclaudiacazacu


4. Nifra

Nifra has in a vast couple of years gone from being a local talent in central Europe to one of the most popular figures in the Markus Schulz “Coldharbour” entourage. With releases such as Dark Harbour, Ransvik and more she has taken the throne as the "Queen of Coldharbour".
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She kicked of her DJ career back in 2008 and learnt her trade playing alongside and supporting such acts as Armin van Buuren and Tiesto in her home country of Slovakia which lead to her becoming quickly recognized as a massive potential future talent. We fast forward a few years to the present and now an accomplished producer and world renowned DJ in her own right, Nifra has now played countless shows around the world including Armin Van Buurens massive annual, “A State of Trance” party as well as multiple appearances all over Europe and Asia. 

Nifra says: "I just do my thing. I truly do what I love and I’m going keep doing it. It’s amazing how much positive feedback iv had during the last couple of years".


Her music regularly finds itself in the DJ wallets of the top names of trance such as Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Gareth Emery, Andy Moor and this global support has not only lead to remix and collaboration requests from many of her peers but has also lent a lot of support and extra respect to her own solo productions. She has gradually built up a loyal, hardcore fan base whilst keeping the integrity within the “Coldharbour” sound that she has become know for. Progressive Trance with balls!! Is how she likes to put it.


As well as writing and producing music and touring the world Nifra also hosts a very successful monthly radio show. “Be Progressed” airs on the 2nd Thursday of each month on Afterhours.fm, one of the leading online radio stations. The show is fast approaching 80 episodes and has like the artist, amassed a very loyal following who tune in religiously every month.


http://www.thedjlist.com/djs/NIFRA/
https://www.facebook.com/nifra12


3.Orla Feeney

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Orla is without doubt one of the most energetic and passionate DJs in todays modern trance scene. An artist and performer who can create a mesmerizing journey of emotion for the dance floor with consummate ease. There are not many DJs who can command the floor like Orla but she does so with a seamless mixture of powerful baselines and uplifting synths and melodies that complement her unparalleled stage presence.

Orla has come through the ranks at pace in recent years and deservedly so.
Her reputation precedes her wherever she goes and there is always a demand for her return.
Her talent and charisma has lead Orla to play at recent festival events such as “Tomorrowland”, “Airbeat One” and “Trance Nation” while she has graced the stages at massive club events and venues such as “Lush”, “Tripod”, “Digital Society” and “The Arches”. If you add these to various other appearances in USA, Ibiza, Czech Republic, Vietnam, Argentina and more it is clear to see that the demand for Orla is worldwide.

In terms of productions Orla is able to back up her unquestionable DJ talent with a back catalogue of massively successful anthems. Ever since her debut release “Comic Strip” was picked up by Paul van Dyk’s “VANDIT” imprint she has had a great relationship with the label that seen nine other releases including the most recent, “Bittersweet”. As well as VANDIT, Orla has also seen releases and remixes feature on labels including "Armada","Subculture", “Future Focus”, “Goodgreef”, “Black Hole”, “Full Tilt” and “Spellbinding” all of which have aided and added to her growing reputation as an accomplished, successful producer.
It is this respect for her skills that has lead to many collaboration requests from producers and vocalists.
Collaborations with “Full Tilt” "Lisa Lashes" and “Tom Colontonio” have seen successful release.
Solo productions in 2013 are backed up by collaborations with “Eddie Bitar”, “Walsh & McAuley”, “Antonia Lucas” and “Deirdre McLaughlin”.

The hat-trick of feathers in Orla’s cap comes in the form of radio. A successful radio show host on national FM radio back home in Ireland, Orla has transferred this experience to her own “TASTER” podcast which is available on i-Tunes every week. She also hosts “TASTER” on leading online radio stations including “Afterhours.fm” and “1Mix Radio” and gathers more and more subscribers and listeners every week growing her world wide fan base.

Some artists are DJs, some are producers, with Orla you get both, THE COMPLETE PACKAGE.

Connect:
http://www.orlafeeney.com
http://www.myspace.com/orlafeeneymusic
http://www.bebo.com/orlafeeneymusic
http://www.twitter.com/OrlaFeeney

https://www.facebook.com/OrlaFeeneyMusic

2. Sophie Sugar
The First Lady of Trance' - Armin Van Buuren, 2009
'The UK's Foremost Female Trance Producer' - DJ Mag 2009

Sophie Sugar is one of the shining stars of the global trance scene. An established international DJ in her own right and now making waves around the world as a talented and exciting producer, it is easy to see where this young lady is heading.
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Sophie was always a music lover - playing the piano for 8 years and collecting records from the tender age of 6! In her teens, she became involved in the club scene, fell in love with trance music and began DJing.

In 2004 she was delighted to win the prestigious Gallery/DJ Magazine DJ competition. 

In 2005 and 2006, Sophie released the hugely successful tracks 'Call of Tomorrow' and 'Isis', on respected labels Galactive and ATCR, both of which received support from many of the world's top DJs including Paul Van Dyk and Armin Van Buuren.

Her career went from strength to strength as she played to a growing worldwide fan base in areas such as Canada, Morocco, Abu Dhabi, China, Europe and at leading UK nights such as The Gallery, Serious and Passion.

In 2007, 'Fallen Too Far' became a worldwide smash hit after being signed to Armin Van Buuren's world-renowned label Armada. The track received heavy support from the world's A list trance DJs and was featured in top 10 download charts on numerous dance music download websites.

This was followed with 'Day Seven', which Armin chose to feature on 'A State of Trance 2007', 'Sense of Connection' and Sophie's very own interpretation of the Art of Trance anthem 'Madagascar'. All tracks were hugely successful, further enhancing Sophie's reputation as an exciting new producer with djs and fans worldwide and leading her to new areas across the world including a 10 date tour of Indonesia. She received continued support from the dance
music press throughout the year including being featured as 'One To Watch' by Mixmag.

In 2008, Sophie's name exploded with events around the world including Germany, The Czech Republic, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, the release of her incredible track 'Redemption' and the hugely successful Australian compilation 'Mixology 11'.  She finished off the year in style playing to a 5,000 strong crowd in Johannesburg.

2009 saw the release of Sophie's hugely successful debut vocal track 'Beside You' featuring the haunting vocals of Rebecca Emely as well as the follow up to Redemption - 'Together' - which held the No.1 spot on Audiojelly for no less than 4 weeks in a row, the launch of her hugely popular 'Symphony' radio show on di.fm and events around the world from Vietnam to Argentina, Malta, Germany, Sweden, South Africa, Russia and more. She was honoured to be the only female to play at the incredible ASOT 400 events on a line-up of over 70 DJs.

With her own distinct brand of driving, uplifting trance - both in her productions and DJ sets - Sophie Sugar plays a very exciting part in the worldwide trance scene.

Connect:
http://www.sophiesugar.com
https://www.facebook.com/djsophiesugar
http://www.twitter.com/djsophiesugar
http://sophiesugar.podomatic.com
http://soundcloud.com/sophiesugar

1. Lisa Lashes
From tearing up dance floors under the Mediterranean sun of the White Isle, to filling out stadiums in South Africa, partying it up in the Nordic seas on a huge ocean liner, to nostalgic nights at some of the UK’s most prestigious clubs; Miss Lashes has seen more of the party than most!

When not headlining at one of Europe’s top festivals such as Global Gathering, Creamfields and Dance Valley; or playing to her adoring fans at some of the UK’s biggest domestic nights such as Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Inside Out and Planet Love ; Lisa’s musical adventure regularly sees her packing her suitcase and touring her style to another corner of the globe.

lisa lashesHuge popularity of the sell-out Lashed in Ibiza parties, led to instant worldwide demand for Lisa and her Lashed brand with marathonesque tours of the parties to China, Canada, United States of America, Netherlands, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Japan ensuing!

It wasn’t long before Lisa was officially recognised amongst the top ten DJs in the world and achieved the illustrious title of ‘The World’s Number One Female DJ’.

Away from the sparkling career behind the decks, Lisa has also enjoyed huge successes with her Euphoria albums. With sales well over 250,000 they were quickly established as the biggest selling hard dance compilations in the world - resulting in the nickname, ‘The Queen of Hard House!’

Since the golden days of hard house, Lisa has diversified her sound ,slowing the BPMs and incorporating uplifting and tech trance into her sets, which now sees her playing as a global headliner on the international scene alongside such stars as Sander van Doorn, Marco V and Ferry Corsten.

This more mature and diverse sound is represented by her hugely successful ‘Lashed Podcast’ and whilst still only in infancy, has already picked up over 70,000 subscribers! This sound has been incorporated into the relaunch of her Lashed events in 2010 with concise music progressing and a much more diverse line up of guests - ranging from Irish superstar John O Callaghan to Germany’s Scot Project and Dutch producer Sied Van Riel to Musical Madness head honcho Marcel Woods!

Never one to sit back, Lisa has been hard at work in the studio pushing this new sound through with several releases already under her belt on labels including High Contrast, Spinnin, Musical Madness & Discover.  Lisa’s music has picked up plays from a huge range of DJs around the world including Armin Van Burren, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, and Paul van Dyk ,a regular on Radio One via Judge Jules & Kutski, along with many tracks that were quickly snapped up to albums worldwide; including Godskitchen, Ministry of Sound and Techno Club .

Let the party continue...

Connect:
https://www.facebook.com/lisalashesfanpage
https://twitter.com/djlisalashes
http://www.djlisalashes.com/
http://www.beatport.com/artist/lisa-lashes/241466

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