Sandra Collins

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, Electric Daisy Carnival, 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.