Mile High interview with London’s favourite Hard Dance daughter – Miss Donna Birt
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Submitted 26-08-04 15:55
Ah…the life of an international superstar DJ! How much hardship they must go through – flying back and fourth between the southern & northern hemisphere a few times a year, being personally requested to fly to San Francisco to play, having no time to answer interview when their feet are on the ground so having to do it between gigs on the jet! Well Donna Birt is only just starting her DJ career and already this is the life she is leading! Having burst onto the London Hard Dance scene with devastating effects she is now London’s No.1 Harder Dance daughter! There is virtually nowhere she hasn’t played in the London scene and now she is sowing her seeds outside of London. The Birt Revolution is almost here – and you have front row seats! Flying back from a gig in Australia for HardHouse Academy where she is playing the Main Room, Donna took some time out from her in-flight meal to speak to us about life on the road:
So Miss Birt you have been depriving London of your presence recently and clocking up the air miles – tell us where you’ve been?
Well I’ve certainly been in a cooler climate that’s for sure!… I’ve been fortunate enough to be in NZ on tour with Fevah and also managed to make it to Melbourne and Sydney in Australia as well. It was great to tie-in spending some time with my family and getting to play some great gigs!
Even though you kick started your career in the UK you are now one of the most in-demand Hard Dance DJs in New Zealand. Does it feel strange returning home and having so much support there as well as the UK?
Yeah… it is a little strange. You definitely get treated differently in NZ, I suppose not having the constant exposure to DJs that we have in London means that they are pretty excitable, also being from NZ people like to support their own so they always ensure I have a ball!
What was the highlight of 2004 for you?
That’s a tough one; there have been so many fantastic events… I would have to say (not being biased for this interview of course) being booked for main room HHA this weekend or playing RIOT on my birthday… niiiice
You’ve been going hell for leather in the studio with a whole range of artists from Greg Brookman to Ali Wilson. Any tracks you want to shamelessly plug that we should look out for from the Birt stable?
I have been fortunate enough to work with some really talented producers over the last few months… Ali Wilson and I have a tune called ‘Ruthless’ – which is just that. And Greg Brookman and I have been working on two tunes ‘Groove Junkie’ – which has been signed to Nukleuz and our follow up ‘Rhythm Detox’ which we are fine tuning as we speak. Besides that I have a few little things up my sleeve but you will just have to wait and see…
Tell us about Miss Spurt? ( Ed)
Hmmmmm…. Well that’s quite amusing and even a tad embarrassing... Danny Luu (of the London massive) has decided that after I nicknamed him ‘Fanny Poo’ I should be crowned Miss Spurt… he obviously has no supporting evidence but it is pretty cringe worthy!!!!
You’ve claimed some major scalps in the last 12 months including Convergence & Riot! and your Hardware Residency. Which of the big guns is next on your wish list?
To be honest there are so many fantastic promotions out there that I would love to play… I’m starting to branch outside of London so one of those big outdoor festivals would just be amazing, all in due time though - I’m just loving what I am doing and the opportunities and support that I have been getting.
Hard House Academy is going to be the showboat for Frantic’s 7th Birthday celebrations. You’ve got quite a few under your belt now. Do you enjoy these big scale events?
Yeah I do love the big events… firstly because I used to go to them as a clubber and was so inspired - the atmosphere is second to none and everyone is hell bent on ensuring the night is one to remember. Secondly there is so much effort that is put in; not only by the promoters in the production and DJ line-ups, but it seems that all those ‘hermits’ who don’t come out too often seem to proceed out of the wood work for that one night!!
And of course you’re going to be debuting in the awesome 3000+ capacity Main Arena! Will this be the biggest arena you’ve played and are as stupid a question as it is – are you looking forward to it?!
This will be the biggest event I have played… to be perfectly honest I am tres nervous but really looking forward to it!!! I have been given this fantastic opportunity so it will definitely be one to remember! Playing first set in a big room also means I have the opportunity to play something a little different so that will be a nice challenge!!! See you all down the front…
HARDHOUSE ACADEMY
FRANTIC’S 7th BIRTHDAY
28th August 2004
20.30 – 06.00
211 Stockwell Rd, Brixton, SW9 9SL
London: prepare yourself for the ultimate Hard Dance extravaganza!
From The Scala in London to Code in Tokyo.
From the Birmingham NEC to Durban’s Club 3-30.
From the Sanctuary in Milton Keynes to Gas in Sydney.
Frantic have been providing the Hard Dance World with their weekend manoeuvres for 7 blistering years!
Now finally after a staggering 550 events spread across 9 countries and 5 continents, using over 30 of the worlds leading venues and every single major Hard Dance artist that walks the globe, Frantic is coming home.
We present to you our 7th Birthday celebrations at our flagship event.
HardHouse Academy.
For the birthday celebrations we have once again gone to extraordinary lengths to bring to you an unparalleled visual and aural feast! From the jaw-dropping production of the main room to the intense ferocity of the foyer – this will be like no birthday party you have ever seen!
Once again we have commissioned no less than 4 of the UKs brightest and most innovative production companies to equip the Academy! If your thought the light show in February was sensational then prepare to be blown out of your dancing shoes! London Hard Dance will never, never have seen anything like this before!
We will be shaking the Academy up and reviving some of its lost secrets – the blissed out, laid back grooves of the Funky Arena will be moved, lock-stock and barrel to the Corridor and in its place will be a star studded array of Hard Dance stars from Guffy to Cally & Juice to a thrilling 2nd set by none other than Andy Whitby!
All this and more will mean that the HHA Birthday celebrations will be the perfect start to your perfect bank holiday weekend!
Be there.
Flyer:
-
Region:
London
Music:
Trance. Hard Trance. Nu NRG. Hi NRG. Funky House. Hard House.
From: Steve Princeon 26th Aug 2004 16:22.13 keep up the good work donna allway love to see you play
From: Richard Launchon 26th Aug 2004 16:30.49 Strike a pose! Good to have you back mate.
From: Gordon Darleyon 26th Aug 2004 16:33.00 Up there with my fave dj's and never fails to impress. Gutted I can't make it to HHA this weekend
From: Frantic Dickonon 26th Aug 2004 16:41.01 There are DJs with big futures and there are DJs with sensational futures: Donna is one of the latter in my opinion. Welcome home clone! x
From: Tin Tinon 26th Aug 2004 17:02.42 Bright things are ahead Donna and well deserved too!
From: Biancaon 26th Aug 2004 17:09.05 Well done babes! Kiwi girls rock!!! ;op
From: HouseGuyon 26th Aug 2004 21:12.23 As said by Dickon, you are truly great! Nice to have you back.
From: Hannah Wildon 26th Aug 2004 21:55.45 Nice interview! Rock it girly!
From: VinDieselon 27th Aug 2004 00:05.22 Wicked interview. Ive enjoyed some brilliant sets from Donna this year. Look forward to hearing her again at HHA :-)
From: Nikki Son 27th Aug 2004 02:32.24 Niiice one babe! x x
From: djviticuson 27th Aug 2004 03:49.38 hey babe! well wicked from us out here in sf and the monterey bay possee. word up! cant wait for next time cali style.. garage sessions.. bboooowwwiiii
From: robyneon 27th Aug 2004 09:31.58 you rock babe!! keep up the x-cellent wrk sweetheart!!
From: Craig Paxtonon 27th Aug 2004 10:51.33 The London club-scene is in need of fantastic people like you who do it because they love it. You know we all love you. Keep on surprising them babe..x
From: Danny Gilliganon 27th Aug 2004 11:01.16 Keep up all the good work Donna, congrats on your main room HHA set, that will be one to remember!
From: carl nicholsonon 27th Aug 2004 11:19.01 Well done Donna! You are one of the most genuine female DJ's on the circuit and deserve everything that you get! Take care babe and speak real soon! C.x
From: DDKon 27th Aug 2004 12:04.32 what else can be said...
From: Andykingon 27th Aug 2004 13:15.16 Great stuff.
Well done mate.
From: Elzon 27th Aug 2004 13:20.38 Well done chick. Glad to have you back. Can't wait to see you at HHA.
From: George-Eon 27th Aug 2004 16:22.34 Wicked I/view babe...but your piccies are awesome too...hmmm! LOL
From: shazzabazzaon 27th Aug 2004 17:15.57 Get in there girl! Am so chuffed for you and all you have achieved - much deserved - well done!
From: Dave Evanson 27th Aug 2004 17:57.58 donna birt....best lookin dj bar none......
From: Monkey Monkeysonon 27th Aug 2004 18:21.10 revolution revolution
From: glen gavinon 28th Aug 2004 02:00.19 Legendary. NUFF SAID!
From: Letty Birdon 28th Aug 2004 02:07.21 Hey Sweetie! You are well missed here in S.F. as you know Great interview! C U Soon!!! xx
From: glen gavinon 28th Aug 2004 09:45.53 P.S. i hope you smash it 2nite! Warm-up with style bring my track to Wildchild if u can babe & i'll stick it in my box! Nice one.
From: shaneon 28th Aug 2004 15:25.20 oh yeah main room tonight! keep doing us kiwis proud.
From: Mariaon 29th Aug 2004 12:51.42 Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
From: Kaneon 31st Aug 2004 15:35.43 Well out Donna lass, truly madly deeply in it now aren't ya?! -x-
From: Rich Oon 31st Aug 2004 16:05.35 Top interview - Nice work mate!!
From: onthebasson 1st Sep 2004 13:17.49 Niiiice one Miss Birt Gutted i couldn't be there to see you play @ HHA. Oz later in the year.....can't wait tc xoxo
From: Donna Birton 1st Sep 2004 14:38.13 Thanx for all the lovely comments... Its definitely the people that make this so much fun! xx Hi to all :-)
From: Stevi Don 1st Sep 2004 17:55.47 Hey babe, how you doing? Hope your trip went well. Just flew in this morning from Bali myself, to have sneak on the site, nice work and phat interview, still lookiing as beautiful as ever, i wish you all the best of luck with the future, you deserve, it!! love you babe!"
From: Red5on 2nd Sep 2004 17:52.59 Good stuff chicky
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Ed)
Good to have you back mate.
Up there with my fave dj's and never fails to impress. Gutted I can't make it to HHA this weekend
Great interview! C U Soon!!! xx 
