The most popular Dj in Laos, Dj Tik

Listeners to Hot Wave radio broadcasting on 105.5 MHz tune in from 8.30pm to 9.30pm every day to hear their favourite DJ, Tick.

Ms Chandalaphone Thammanyvong, AKA DJ Tick, is currently one of the country's best known radio announcers and commands a fan following among young music aficionados.

A fifth-year student at the Faculty of Economic and Business Administration, Ms Chandalaphone decided to become a DJ in 2004 following encouragement from her friends...more info and photos >

“Before I became a DJ, when I was a child, I liked music very much and listened to the radio every day. Today I also listen to Thai and US stations that I can access on the Internet after I finish work,” said Chandalaphone.



“I trained for a short time but in my spare time I always listen to radio stations in other countries to compare the quality of our programme with others.”

She added, “I don't have many techniques. But I always prepare before I go to the studio. When I am riding to work, I plan what to say in the programme each day, such as ‘welcome to hot wave radio, today we will talking about'…”

“My favourite Lao band is Pumpkin, because they were the first band to play hardcore Lao music, and singers Tee Oudalay and Alunar both have talent to write lyrics themselves. Also their voices are very fascinating and attractive to teenagers.”

DJ Tick's programme plays modern Lao and international music, has gifts for people who phone in with requests, phone-in votes for the most popular song, and also a competition which gives away
prizes to lucky callers.



Last year Chandalaphone paid a visit to Fat Radio, a famous Thai station based in Bangkok to learn their production techniques.

Two months ago at her house in Simeuang village, DJ Tick opened a shoe shop selling styles popular among teenagers including hiphop and punk styles.



Chandalaphone DJs, studies, operates a small business, and also models at Sinxay Club. The club carries out many activities, mainly centred on modelling and here she can practise her skills onstage before attending other events.

Sinxay Club members meet every Saturday to discuss problems, give advice to new members and learn new tactics from other models.

By PHOONSAB THEVONGSA
Source: Vientianetimes.org.la