A personality bright in every sense, Miss Monique is deservedly the most lauded female DJ in Europe today. Find out the story of this wonder woman of the EDM scene in our piece below.
Miss Monique Bio
Let’s start with her biography, which will help you understand who the girl behind the turntables is. Here’s a brief Q&A session touching on various aspects of Miss Monique’s personal life.
Where Is Miss Monique From?
She’s originally from Ukraine, born in Kirovohrad before moving to Kyiv, the country’s capital.
What Is Miss Monique’s Real Name?
Olesia Arkusha is the DJ’s birth name.
How Old Is Miss Monique?
She’s now 32. She was born on May 5, 1992.
What Is Her Current Residence?
Currently, she lives in Lisbon, Portugal.
Is DJ Miss Monique Married?
She doesn’t disclose the status, and there’s no information about her partner in public sources.
What Is Miss Monique’s Height?
Although the official bio doesn’t state it, some online resources say she’s 5 feet and 10 inches or 1.80 meters tall.
On the Way to Universal Recognition
While Olesia Arkusha is just over 30, Miss Monique’s age as a project is more than a decade, as she started playing on the local electronic dance music scene in the early 2010s.
The talent was apparent, and she immediately became a major progressive house artist in the homeland first and then in other Eastern European countries. How did her triumph go global?
Long live YouTube that revealed the Ukrainian star to the pandemic-stricken and house-bound world. Her exquisitely melodic and inspirational tracks streamed live became a solace to many.
Adored on the Internet, she soon moved from the virtual realm to clubs and other venues worldwide. Her performances were massively attended and welcomed most warmly.
The DJ’s 2024 schedule is quite hectic, with appearances already announced in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Bali, the United States, Belgium, and the list goes on.
Figures to Support Recognition
- 200 million total online views.
- 800,000 listens on Spotify monthly.
- 1 million subscribers on YouTube.
- 700,000+ followers on Instagram.
Miss Monique: A DJ, Producer, Messenger
Although recognized in Europe as the queen of progressive house, her work cannot be contained within a single genre. She has a knack for mixing styles nicely and seamlessly.
The result is a blend of melodic techno with progressively sounding house and trance magic. Her tracks are always light, energizing, heart-warming, and empowering.
Miss Monique’s great at everything, whether playing songs, remixing, collaborating, or creating music. The launch of Siona Records, her own label, in 2019 disclosed her as an apt producer.
Siona Records is a young talent factory and manufacturer of her own music. Yet, she doesn’t fix on her brainchild alone and releases tracks on other labels, such as Drumcode and Armada.
Plans, Releases, and Gigs in 2024
Signing to the renowned WME agency has recently marked a new milestone, which means there are many more of her own releases and promotions of emerging talents to come.
Additionally, more tours and collaborations with stellar EDM artists are in the pipeline. And, of course, there will be festival appearances, such as the one at the 2024 edition of BEONIX.
Miss Monique will be a jewel in the crown of the premier electronic music festival. Announced for September 21, her gig will be a real treat for party-goers and progressive house addicts.
The place to meet Miss Monique and other top DJs of the world is ETKO in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting time is 3 days in September, from the 20th through the 22nd.
