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Polish DJ taking Middle East scene by storm: report

28.04.2023 23:45
Polish DJ Sonya has wowed the Middle Eastern club scene with her unique blend of exciting beats and glamour, and is now the subject of a new documentary, reporters were told on Friday.
DJ Sonya.
DJ Sonya.Photo: Betclic Studios

Born and raised in the Polish Baltic Sea resort of Sopot, Sonya has emerged onto the international DJ circuit in the last few years, according to film production company Betclic Studios.

After attending a DJing school in the United States, she moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where her career took off in a major way, thanks to a combination of timeless sets and fashion sense, according to industry insiders.

x DJ Sonya. Photo: Betclic Studios


Sonya’s growing reputation as “an exciting talent on the DJ scene” has seen her grace some of the world’s biggest venues, including the Dubai Expo, Betclic Studios said. 

x DJ SONYA   Photo: Betclic Studios

Thanks to her “strong programming, passion and integrity,” Sonya is considered “a perfect fit for the world of high fashion and luxurious events,” and has been booked by brands such as Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Louboutin, Hermès and Fendi, according to Betclic Studios. 

She has also featured in a number of commercials, movies, television programmes and stage works for brands such as Warner Bros, MTV and Tommy Hilfiger, officials said.

DJ Sonya’s remarkable career is now the subject of a new documentary, Sonya, produced by Betclic Studios and directed by Dawid Napierała.

“I believe that DJ Sonya’s story can serve as an inspiration for many young Polish women,” the director said. 

Napierała added: “Sonya has shown that you don’t need to have big money and connections to achieve big success in life and realise your dreams. What you need is hard work, consistency and going after your goal with extraordinary persistence, without any shortcuts.”

The documentary is available free on Betclic Studios’ platform and on YouTube.   

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Source: Betclic Studios, sonyaofficial.com