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2 women worth getting out of bed for on a Sunday morning!
Reported by Twist
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Submitted 03-03-06 00:13
After surviving one of the mightiest weekends of the year — namely Frantic’s Hard House Academy followed by one of the biggest afterparties of the year, Twist — we take a brief moment to speak with two of the most dedicated women in hard dance: Jennie and Anastasia. Integral employees of infamous afterparty Twist, these two are definitely worth getting out of bed for on a Sunday morning!
How did you both become involved in Twist?
Anastasia: Right from day one really, I jumped at the chance to get involved. I got introduced to clubbing at a very young age so to actually be involved in it was a privilege.
Jennie: I only really got involved when we moved to The Factory. I’d grown to like Twist and wanted it to continue and keep it in the top spot, which I believe we have firmly done.
What duties are involved in running Twist?
Anastasia: Plenty, a lot of people don’t realise how hard it is, but we have such a strong dedicated team from our flyerers to our djs. We all do our fair share which makes it easier. The most important duty is picking the finest line up in London.
Jennie: Pretty much the same as a Saturday night monthly party, but every week! Line ups, set times, flyer teams, posters in events during the weekend, guest lists and mainly website advertising.
What do you have to do on a weekly basis and what do you actually do during the party itself?
Anastasia: Generally promoting the party and coming up with new ideas for each week which we all do. At the party itself getting there right at the start to set up, putting posters up then once the party has started getting all the cold customer in and doing the guest list and till, Collecting emails, giving out treats.... Being the Twist Nazi as Jennie would describe me…
Jennie: Mainly the advertising on the dance websites. I also sort out set times and future line ups and contact the djs and their agencies when needed. During the party itself I work on the door with Anastasia trying to get people into the party as quickly as possible, because the last thing that you want to do is come out of a club and queue for another half hour. We both also make sure that we are in and around the party all morning for jobs that may arise however if it wasn’t for the whole team there wouldn’t be a party.
The level of commitment for a weekly party is immense, how do you both manage to find the energy and drive to perform each week?
Anastasia: It’s addictive! The customers we have every week are so much fun and seeing their faces and the amount of people on the dance floor at the end of morning makes it all worth it. I have realised now that staying awake before the party is the best option no getting comfy in your bed or it’s game over.
Jennie: Simple. I love clubbing. People always ask me, “don’t you get bored?” The answer is always no. I get to help out in a party that I love and meet so many great people every week. But the best thing is getting to work with the greatest team around, Steve, Stefan, Rich, Sven and of course Anastasia.
Did you ever imagine yourselves doing what you are doing now?
Anastasia: Not when I first started going out. I never had a clue about the scene really but as soon as I started, like I said earlier I was hooked and I knew I wanted to be in it for the duration.
Jennie: NEVER! I used to be on the hate Twist wagon a couple of years ago and then someone persuaded me to give it another go and I had a great time!
What are the disadvantages and advantages of running Twist?
Anastasia: I have sat here thinking about this question for 5 minutes and I can’t think of a single thing. Getting to stare at Jennie’s tits…
No seriously I have met some great people since I started working for Twist and I have got to work with some fab people. But the main advantage is the satisfaction of seeing the clubbers having a brilliant time.
Jennie: There are loads of advantages! Getting to listen to music that I love, meeting loads of new people week in week out, working with some great people, doing something that I love doing but the most rewarding is standing on the balcony at 11am and still seeing the dance floor going off knowing that you had a part to play in it! Disadvantage would be missing the Hollyoaks omnibus on Sunday morning!
Why do you think all of London’s leading promotions choose Twist as their official after party?
Anastasia: Why go for second best. When a promoter puts their heart and soul into giving their clubbers the best night they can they also want to ensure their weekend is ended perfectly and what better way to do it than twisting the morning away.
Jennie: Frantic, Wildchild and Heat are the leading promotions in London, constantly putting on great parties. When their clubbers leave to go to the official after party they want to know that they are not going to be disappointed so they choose London’s No.1 After Party — Twist.
How do you think Twist has remained top of the after party tree?
Anastasia: The perfect formula! Steve, Stefan, Rich, Sven, Jennie and I all work incredibly hard every week and communicate very well, we all get on great. All of our djs work very well together. Twist is known for the vibe it creates and I think people come for that just as much as anything else. We had a guy this week who came over from Miami epically for it, people who wake up fresh in the morning just come down for some twist now that to me is commitment.
Jennie: Because Twist consistently puts on a great party whether we have 200 or 500 people in. There have been a couple of parties that have tried to create what we have, even by using our old home but lets face there is only one Twist. The vibe, djs, staff, club, music and all the other elements that we have are not one in a million and I know that this time next year we will still be number one!
What’s it like working with one of the most outspoken people in dance —Steve?
Anastasia: I wouldn’t have him any other way! My mouth is just as big and I give as good as I get, same with Jennie, and anyway he is only a man...
Jennie: LOL. I used to fight online with Steve all the time but if I am truthful it was only because he used to say exactly what he thought, not beating around the bush. If he didn’t like something he would say it and I think that that is what most people get annoyed with him. But at the end of the day Steve is someone that I have grow to have a lot of respect for and I would stand by him no matter what.
Tell us a secret about Steve.
Anastasia: He used to be a pop star in Colour Code
Jennie: Ooooooo I couldn’t possibly tell you the one that springs to mind, he would kill me but it has something to do with bodily functions!
What would you say to people who generally don’t do after parties?
Anastasia: Give it a go we have people converting all the time. You never know until you try.
Jennie: Lots of people have and opinion about Twist good or bad but they have never actually been. I would say to anyone interested: Try it, you might like it!
Why should they try Twist?
Anastasia: Fantastic djs, great crowd, we welcome everybody with open arms that’s what’s creates the vibe that people come back for every week.
Jennie: Because Twist isn’t your usually after party. It’s got great djs, music, crowd, vibe and above all me and Anastasia on the door.
When did you last have a Sunday roast dinner?
Anastasia: Haven’t got a clue! Spit roast on the other hand Hehe!
Jennie: A roast dinner I never miss out on I have one every Wednesday. A Sunday roast however would be well over 2 years!
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From: onthebass on 3rd Mar 2006 00:42.47
Quote:"..Spit roast on the other hand Hehe!.." 
From: Jailson on 3rd Mar 2006 10:05.09
Top ladies. Thanks for making sunday morning so much fun. You both know we love you! kisses, Jailson & Ian.
From: MR_S on 3rd Mar 2006 10:13.16
onthebass, don't get her started on the spitroast again, tis I who suffer when she gets that strap on out!
From: Anastasia_k on 3rd Mar 2006 10:42.52
You love it sven
From: Hannah Wild on 3rd Mar 2006 10:50.35
Good work girlies 
From: SEBASTIEN on 3rd Mar 2006 11:02.32
twist is pure magic on all parts, even if i dont go out in the eve ill come out in the morning just for twist, keep up the good works guys
From: tidyrichard on 3rd Mar 2006 11:23.21
Nice to see some of the faces in Londons clubland getting some well deserved praise ...well done x
From: steelo kuchiki on 3rd Mar 2006 12:25.42
for the win
From: ~deleted5662 on 3rd Mar 2006 12:30.27
 here's to all your hard work girls
From: nuttony on 3rd Mar 2006 12:43.23
Well done babes!!! Keep it up and lots a luv xxxxx
From: sweetness on 3rd Mar 2006 12:43.30
Great interview ladies, you're both legends. If it werent for you two (and the boys!) running TWIST so smoothly I'd be twiddling my thumbs every Sunday instead of having it on a busy dancefloor till noon!! Keep up the good work mwah xx
From: sweetness on 3rd Mar 2006 12:57.13
Great interview ladies, you're both legends. If it werent for you two (and the boys!) running TWIST so smoothly I'd be twiddling my thumbs every Sunday instead of having it on a busy dancefloor till noon!! Keep up the good work mwah xx
From: dani d on 3rd Mar 2006 13:12.14
Nice interview girls.good work Keep it Twist!!
From: richbowenuk on 3rd Mar 2006 14:02.08
Gr8 interview!
From: dave_irvine on 3rd Mar 2006 14:21.25
for the win. go stroker J .wikid feature
From: X-Field on 3rd Mar 2006 14:28.28
Have only been there once, but I'm pretty sure I'll come back. Keep up the good work!
From: dr phil on 3rd Mar 2006 14:33.39
Well deserved praise for the twist girls! But I think you should spill the beans on Steve's bodily functions!
From: Redrum on 3rd Mar 2006 14:46.35
Great read! Congratulations. Here's to many more years of Twist.
From: Paul@HeatUK on 3rd Mar 2006 15:20.37
Go Twist! Heat wouldn't want anyone else looking after our clubbers on a Sunday morning ;o)
From: Getonit on 3rd Mar 2006 16:53.23
I have loved Twist for the past 2 years and seeing your smiling faces especially in the gloomy cold months is quality! Roll on Twist & the team
From: Andy S E17 on 3rd Mar 2006 19:28.52
Jennie & Anastacia (not forgetting the rest of the Twist staff of course) You do a Great job every week, makes a real nice change to see someone actually enjoying their jobs, makes such a great start to a great night......Keep it up, the way a club should be !!
P.S......Thanks again for the Heat Guestlist Jennie, gonna be a Fantastic weekend.....See ya there.....xx
From: twist on 3rd Mar 2006 20:08.35
It's not easy getting out of bed on a Sunday this early every week AND keeping hard but these 2 women manage it week and week out.
I coudn't do it without you.
xxxx
From: Maria on 3rd Mar 2006 23:29.08
Keep the hard work girls!
From: Menthol Taz on 3rd Mar 2006 23:56.24
Well done girls great interview. I love Twist too & remember the old days at what is now called Fire (with the cobblestones & damp smell).
Well done to Steve & crew for all your hard work & continuing a fantastic party - defo London's No1 afterparty
From: Letty Bird on 4th Mar 2006 05:39.46
Keep it up guys & gals xx
From: Luckyfuka on 4th Mar 2006 16:07.20
From: sunvisordude on 4th Mar 2006 17:31.40
FOR THE MANY YEARS TO COME.......!!!!! long live TWIST. thomas
From: MR_S on 5th Mar 2006 02:23.35
luckyfucka, Twist Like Spam gets slated by many but is still used by manyl
And Taz we all remember the early days of Twist and they all hold wicked memories, like the time we went back to your for steves b/day
From: stew on 5th Mar 2006 14:08.13
Wicked
From: Kamora on 5th Mar 2006 17:12.56
Good read. One change for the future...more fruit handouts please 
From: Menthol Taz on 6th Mar 2006 02:38.57
@ Mr S - oh yes......fan-dabby-messy!
But look how much it's grown now & still a wicked party. It will always be my official afterparty too *wink* xxx
From: Digital Kid on 6th Mar 2006 03:24.26
Interesting stuff! 
From: Marc Johnson on 6th Mar 2006 12:20.41
cracking interview girls
From: Jennie B on 6th Mar 2006 12:22.45
Thanks .
From: Cally Gage on 6th Mar 2006 14:53.52
Great interview girls.
Really appreciate all the hard work you put in to help make Twist what it is today - a bloody good party that you shoudn't miss out on.
Twist - what Sundays were made for!
xx
From: Jennie B on 6th Mar 2006 15:58.18
Thanks hun!!!
Will be good to have you back where you belong on sunday!
xxxxxx
From: Ualda on 6th Mar 2006 16:35.54
I love to see people doing things with passion!
Well done girls!!
From: Toxic on 7th Mar 2006 00:35.20
I'll never get that 2 minutes of my life back. Is this the lowest point of HF's sorry Editoral section EVER?
From: Boy_Racer on 7th Mar 2006 05:26.50
Never failed as an afterparty, wouldn't question going anywhere else, wicked Djs, excellent music, plus get to see the Twist crew.
Londons Number 1 afterparty blatantly!!!!
From: hard_house_baby on 7th Mar 2006 09:18.35
fucking quality girls aww love you both and of course the rest of the twist crew you make sunday morning worth while, keep going as you certainly deliver london's number 1 afterparty every week and would'nt be the same without you guys xx
From: katie b on 7th Mar 2006 12:24.19
Wrongun....I think that your comments are pathetic!
You knew what it was about you obviously have no interest in the party so why read it! I'll never get back the 2 seconds I took to read your post!!!! Idiot!
I think that the twist girls are great they always greet the clubbers with a smile and sometimes I wonder how they do it at 5.30 every sunday morning! You obviously have no idea how much time and effort they put into their jobs with Twist, not forgetting that this isnt their full time job!!!! I think that you are very sad!
Keep up the good work Jennie and Anastasia!
From: katie b on 7th Mar 2006 12:24.51
Oh and the rest of the Twist Crew cos I think that your all great!
From: wez on 7th Mar 2006 15:47.56
Well done dux.....TWIST has been good for me.... met some fab people and had the most amazin mornins. Good luck for the future.
From: Claire99 on 7th Mar 2006 15:55.48
what a wicked read girlies x
From: WEBBO on 7th Mar 2006 19:04.27
well done girlies , keep up the good work
From: Anastasia_k on 7th Mar 2006 20:45.24
They are only comments at the end of the day!!!
If it makes people happy to slag us off then i am glad to be the one to help.
Posh1 thank you for your comments and your support
From: Disco Diva on 7th Mar 2006 21:17.12
well done all involved & great interview :thumb
From: Lizzie Curious on 8th Mar 2006 14:42.32
nice one ladies- you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Jennie B on 8th Mar 2006 14:53.58
Thanks for all the positive comments guys!!!!!!
And thanks for the negative ones too....make me even more determined to stick around and keep twist at the top spot!
From: Korg on 8th Mar 2006 18:41.32
you do great work on a sunday morning and the sat nights! keep it up, keep twisting
From: dirtyrascal on 8th Mar 2006 20:42.16
Nice one girls...about time you got some praise!
From: Anastasia_k on 9th Mar 2006 22:53.40
This is for all the girls who work in the industry!!
BIG UP!!
From: Jennie B on 10th Mar 2006 09:52.53
4 times hey!
From: Karim Lamouri on 10th Mar 2006 14:49.32
Add your comments here ! Nearly 15 years in the industry,and the Twist crew has proved to be the friendliest and the most professional one i ever worked with.Their dedication is immense and i've always felt honoured to be part of the team....these 2 girls are no expection,well done and carry on the good work! XXX
From: Anastasia_k on 10th Mar 2006 21:16.15
Thank you so much karim... its nice to get comments like that from someone like you x x
From: Jennie B on 10th Mar 2006 21:30.50
thats what i just said to katy...to have someone like Karim acknowledge our hard work....the negative comments from ppl on here dont mean nothing!
From: Anastasia_k on 14th Mar 2006 09:53.59
Very true.
From: Becka on 14th Mar 2006 09:57.29
Just got round to reading this, great work ladies! I will try and make it to twist abit more often now, Some wicked line ups you have in April I will just have to save myself for some sunday messiness, lol xx Becka
From: Jennie B on 14th Mar 2006 14:05.44
Sunday morning has become the new saturday night
From: little gem on 14th Mar 2006 20:53.03
Hold Tight!!!!!!!
Hurray for Twist, it's definitely what Sundays were made for!!!
Gem xxxxxxxxx
From: anushka007 on 16th Mar 2006 16:21.47
fun read and I wish you all the best girls 
From: Jennie B on 17th Mar 2006 13:57.32
Thanks babes!!!!!!!
See ya soon!
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