She's one of us!' The dizzying rise of Hannah Laing, Scottish dental nurse turned superstar doof-doof DJ
Briefly

Doof in the Park festival in Dundee featured diverse crowds dancing enthusiastically, with Hannah Laing curating the event. Laing, a Scottish DJ, has gained international recognition, attracting millions on Spotify. Although hard dance music is often dismissed, it has a passionate following. Many fans showcased merchandise and custom items celebrating the festival and Laing's success. Laing initially balanced DJing with her dental nursing job but eventually transitioned to a full-time career in music. The unique atmosphere of Scottish festivals creates a sense of community and connection among attendees.
From Manchester to Ibiza, Amsterdam to Tokyo, Hannah Laing has brought her sets of hard house, trance and techno to every big club scene in the world, but the festival had to be at home.
Laing describes her rise as 10 years of overnight success. Even after landing her first Ibiza residency in 2014, she was juggling DJing with her day job as a dental nurse.
In Scotland, we're lucky to have crazy crowds. The atmosphere here always hits different. While hard dance is often derided in the media, Laing's music has a large and committed following.
Doof in the Park sold out its 15,000 tickets within a week. Hundreds of fans sport merch from Laing's Doof record label, showcasing a dedicated and enthusiastic community.
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