Sandra Collins is an American DJ, record producer, and remixer known for her pioneering role in the evolution of trance and progressive house music in the United States. Widely regarded as one of the first female DJs to achieve mainstream success in electronic dance music, Collins helped break gender barriers in a male-dominated industry through her high-profile performances and influential mix releases. Born in Arizona and raised in Las Vegas, Collins began DJing in the late 1980s and was deeply influenced by Detroit techno, acid house, and new beat. She became a fixture in the California rave scene after relocating to Los Angeles in 1992, where she contributed not only as a DJ but also through art installations, go-go dancing, and publishing a rave zine called
Rave Magazine. Notable releases include
Tranceport 3 (2000),
Cream (2001), and
Perfecto Presents: Sandra Collins (2003, 2006). Collins performed for over 80,000 attendees at Woodstock '99. and was the first female DJ featured in the influential
Tranceport recording series. She has released two
CD mixes under
Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto label. Her touring career spans major festivals such as
Ultra Music Festival,
Global Gathering,
Creamfields, and
Burning Man. In 2005, Collins launched
SV2 Presents: Interference with visual artist
Vello Virkhaus, a touring audio-visual show featuring over 40 original animated video pieces remixed live using the
Pioneer DVJ-X1 turntables. The project was sponsored by
Pioneer Pro DJ and
Edirol and earned a cover feature in
DJ Times Magazine. Collins has received multiple accolades, including
URB Magazine’s Best Female Artist (1999) and
Dancestar UK’s Best DJ (2003). Her remix credits include artists such as
Nine Inch Nails,
Fleet Foxes, and PJ Stroller. Sandra Collins starred in
Girl, a feature-length documentary directed by Kandeyce Jorden, which explores the lives and careers of female DJs in the EDM scene. The film includes interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and live performances. In recent years, her style has evolved to include deep house, melodic techno, and vocal performance. She continues to produce music with DC-based collaborator Micke and is developing a radio show and scoring projects for film. == Discography ==