Founders
Tina Woods
Founder and resident of Longevity Rave, Tina Technotic found her passion for techno in her mid-fifties, as she discovered the power of music in healing. She now fuses her love for music with science, crafting high-energy sets that unite generations.
Tina Technotic is a late-blooming DJ with a unique story that defies conventional timelines. She discovered her passion for techno music in her mid-fifties, first as a dancer, then as a DJ during a life-changing recovery from major foot surgery. Spending months in recovery, Tina immersed herself in music, learning how to mix energetic beats that embody her new lease on life. Her journey from recovery to the DJ booth has been featured in major outlets like the Sunday Times (see here story and video) and Business Insider (see here that went viral), where her story has inspired many to embrace the transformative power of music, regardless of age.
Tina is a leader in the global longevity movement, passionate about bringing the science and technology to the mainstream. She fuses her passion for music with her dedication to health science and innovation. Her DJ sets reflect her belief in the communal, transformative power of techno music, blending high-energy beats that encourage joy, freedom, and connection.
Tina co-founded Longevity Rave with her DJ partner Yukari to create experiences that unite generations and cultures, harnessing the power of music to promote mental wellness and sustainable living. Now, Tina is on a mission to take her music, message, and longevity movement to the global stage, bringing vibrant energy and purpose to every dancefloor she steps onto.
Yukari Takehisa
Yukari Takehisa, born in Tokyo, raised in the United States, and educated in the United Kingdom, is an Insights Manager in the social intelligence industry, holding a degree in anthropology and a master’s in media and communications from the London School of Economics. Passionate about understanding human behavior and exploring human connections across cultures, Yukari's love for music, which transcends cultural boundaries and unites people, inspired her to start DJing.
During her student days in London, she was captivated by the vibrant rave scene, finding a sense of belonging during a challenging period of identity and mental health struggle. This experience led her to share her passion for music and raving, starting her DJ career in Tokyo. In this bustling city, she brings the rave culture of freedom, inclusivity, and connection to the high-pressure environment through energetic techno beats.
Her DJ journey focuses on spreading joy and a sense of belonging around the world. After meeting her co-DJ partner Tina in London (see their story here), Yukari looks forward to taking their collaboration globally. Through her multicultural background, she aims to build connections, promote understanding, and create communities that celebrate diversity and harmony.