Lisa Lashes interview ahead of GG Xtra Hard @ 53 degrees Preston Feb 5th

Last time you were in Preston was 12 months ago are you looking forward to returning?

Its always a great party in Preston and something I definitely look forward too. The crowd are always so responsive and up for a party so its a pleasure to play there.

How have the past 12 months been for you?

With my 7 Lashed parties in the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Holland, they have kept me very busy. Ive played a few new territories and all the clubs have been great including the festivals and my debut back at Creamfields which I had missed for the last 5 years. Ibiza was brilliant as usual playing for Judgement Sunday's and my tunes have been getting some great radio play on Radio 1 with the help of Jules and Kutski. 2011 looks to be an even bigger year for me with my musical style changing slightly which enables me to play different styles of music in my DJ main rooms sets.

How do you think the Hard Dance Scene is faring at the moment?

There are definitely less events than there were 5 years ago but every event Ive played over the past 6 months has been packed so its still a very popular sound just with the current economic climate its harder for clubbers to go out every weekend like they used to!

What do you hope to achieve in 2011?

Want to do a few more lashed parties in the UK and ireland and also we have another scheduled in for Amsterdam later in the year. My new techy trance tunes are being released on labels every 3 to 4 weeks going forward. Look out for releases on Discover Dark, Musical Madness, Spinnin, High Contrast and many more including my lashed label. I would love to hit the 100k mark for listeners on my podcast on itunes too - up to 70,000 so far.

Have you made any New Years Resolution

Im afraid not but I have been getting a little fitter helped by the fitness on xbox.

Travelling is a big part of your life. Whats one thing that travelling has taught you?

Always leave for your journey way before you think you should. Its so stressful sitting in traffic when you know you should be checking in for your flight.

How do you find being a woman in such a male orientated profession?

There are lots of women in the music business and I dont think it matters if your male or female If your good at what you do and work hard at what you want to achieve, it shouldnt matter which sex you are.

How do you cope with such gruelling schedules and late nights?

Im used to it now and dont need much sleep, especially at the weekends. I do need at least 4 hours though else Im a bit miserable as you can imagine..

How do you like to spend your time off?

When I do get time off, I try to visit my family and friends as this job doesnt enable me to see them very much. I like to have people over to mine for drinks and a catch up when possible.

Which up and coming DJs should we be looking out for in 2011?

Ben Gold

What are your biggest tunes at the moment?

The tunes that are getting a massive reaction on the harder floors at the minute are BRK3 - FR33 (Jim Justice mix ) on Tranzlation and Argy - Fridge magnet on Kiddfectious.

What can we look forward to from your Goodgreef set in February? Any exclusives?

I Always have exclusives in my CD wallet ready to bring to the party.. There are so many great tunes out at the minute as all the djs have been very busy in the studio over the last few months which is great for our scene.

Its a cowboys and Indians party... will you be dressing up?

I will dressing up but not in fancy dress, not my kind of thing.. Maybe i will pinch a feather to put in my hair so Im not too much of a bore..

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