CONTEST WINNER - SUNSET GROOVES PODCAST 199
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We are pleased to finally announce the winner of our DJ competition for this special 199th podcast . This competition was open to all Swiss based DJs in order to support local talent and provide them with a platform to get the recognition these artists deserve.
We would like to thank again all those who had submitted their mixes who have all been contacted and thanked individually. The judges really enjoyed listening through all of the submissions and despite the stiff competition there was a unanimous decision to vote for @jola-luz (from Bern) as the winning mix.
We hope you enjoy this musical journey she takes you on as well as her technical skills to transition smoothly from one track to another. Please make sure to follow her if you enjoy what you hear and support up and coming talents like her!
☼ Jola Luz
SC: @jola-luz
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jola_luz/?hl=en
Interview with Jola Luz
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Good morning Jola 😊
Congratulations on being the winning podcast!
➢Thank you very much! What a pleasure!
Tell us what song puts you in a good mood when you wake up in the morning?
➢In the morning I like rather quiet music. What I particularly like at the moment is, for example, "volta" by Boogie Belgique, "mind if i stay" by Kadebostany or "nie meh" by Dr. Mo.
What got you into DJing?
➢Electronic music has accompanied me since my youth. In the clubs, I was always happy to see female DJs. In 2018, I decided to start DJing myself. At that time, the downtempo scene in Bern was growing, which motivated me even more. Because I had hardly any previous experience, I needed time to familiarise myself with the technical requirements. In 2020, I put my first mixtape online.
How has the music scene developed in Berne over the last few years and could you recommend the listeners an event that you love?
➢In my opinion, the downtempo genre in Berne has developed quite a bit in the last few years. At the event series "Flanieren" in the Bollwerk chapter and "Club Lento" in the Turnhalle, there are always great acts playing. I can warmly recommend both formats.
Where would be the best place to take us ,to enjoy a sunset in Berne?
➢I particularly like sunsets by the water. For example, at Lake Wohlen or on the Aare. A beautiful spot is by the Halenbrücke. I can also reveal here that Soulraves will probably be back in Bern in the autumn. That's what we call our interpretation of ecstatic dance. After a long break, the collective has reformed and is planning the next events 😊
When the clubs/festivals re-open, where would you go to first?
➢I'm looking forward to the Montsomnia Festival at the end of July. There should also be a Downtempo Daydance in Thun at the beginning of August, I'm really looking forward to that too!
Lastly, regarding this mix you have done for us, can you tell us a little bit of your thought process behind choosing the tracks you chose?
➢ I recorded this mix at the beginning of spring. After the long winter without being able to dance properly, I felt a great desire to play energetic and danceable tracks. I imagined the first warm sunsets of the year and hoped to be able to spend them soon with dear people and good music. Have fun with it!
