In conversation with Nadia Summer
Aug 13, 2025
In conversation with Nadia Summer
Aug 13, 2025
In conversation with Nadia Summer
Aug 13, 2025
From her first mix to the big stage — 2025 FLY resident, Nadia Summer talks DJ origins and inspirations, as we look ahead to Friday’s show with Danse Atmos at Cabaret Voltaire.
How did you get into music production?
At school I did music GCSE and one of the modules was film scoring. That was the first time I had to compose music which I really enjoyed. I then started composing my own piano pieces. When I was 17, my brother got me the music production software FL studio to record my melodies. This opened a whole new world to me, I would watch endless youtube tutorials on music production. I then dived into experimenting with creating electronic music.
Where do you make music?
In my bedroom, on my laptop & piano.
Dream festival to play at?
Circoloco Tulum
Dream collaborator?
Jamie XX
First live act you saw?
Disclosure at Alexandra palace in 2015
What are your earliest memories of music?
Watching my grandpa play boogie woogie on the piano as a child
How did you get into DJing?
During uni in glasgow in 2017, my flatmate asked me if I wanted to go with her to a workshop for girls to DJ. It was grassroots run by other female DJs in the glasgow scene. We attended it weekly for a couple of months and learned how to DJ. I absolutely loved it! They did an event for the students who attended to play, that was my first gig. After that I started to get bookings.
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start out as a DJ?
Record a mix, put it on soundcloud and send it to promoters/event organisers who are doing events which you would like to play at. Don’t be afraid to reach out to them.
What sounds are you experimenting with right now?
My sound is constantly evolving and the music I make ranges from classical piano to house music. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with afro house & diving into my roots with arabic sounds.
Best advice you’ve been given?
Take a chance on yourself, or you might live to regret it.
What did you study at uni?
Accountancy. Worked as a trainee accountant for two years and then quit.
One song you always carry on your usb?
Midland - Final Credits