One DJ, one dream, and 15,000 ravers ready to dance. Hannah Laing has turned a hometown ambition into Dundee’s biggest one-day party with her debut Doof in the Park festival. For the Scottish DJ, it’s proof that the girl who once mixed tracks between dental appointments is now a mainstage star in her own right.
From Local Bars to Global Beats
Hannah’s story reads like a clubland fairy tale — a teenager spinning pop bangers in local bars, long before viral edits and platinum plaques were even on her radar.
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She first caught major attention after lockdown with her remix of Murder on the Dancefloor — a 2000s throwback that found a whole new audience on social media. It didn’t take long for the Dundee native to flip viral moments into real chart power.
Doof Becomes More Than a Name
Doof isn’t just the name on her festival posters — it’s the brand she’s built from the ground up. What started as a cheeky nod to the thumping bass sound now includes a music label, a growing merchandise line, and now an entire day-long festival in Camperdown Park.
Hannah told BBC Scotland she’s poured her heart into every detail. She’s not just the headliner — she’s the boss behind the bar lines, the stage design, the line-up picks.
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“For me, it’s about making sure everyone has the best day possible,” she said. “I’m so involved because I know exactly how I’d want it to feel if I was there in the crowd.”
15,000 Tickets Gone in a Flash
If anyone doubted Dundee was ready to dance, the numbers speak for themselves. All 15,000 tickets for Doof in the Park sold out in just one week — and that was before a single supporting act had been revealed.
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The speed caught some industry insiders off guard, but not those who’ve seen Hannah’s ascent over the past three years.
From Dental Nurse to Ibiza Resident
A few years ago, Hannah was still balancing long shifts as a dental nurse with weekend sets at small clubs.
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She laughs now about leaving the teeth behind. “It was always just a hobby at weekends,” she says. “I would have loved it to be my career but never thought it would actually happen.”
Now? The DJ behind Good Love — her platinum-selling track with RoRo — is filling stages at Glastonbury, Creamfields, TRNSMT, Parklife, and Ibiza’s legendary HI club, where she’s locked in a residency.
Doof in the Park: A Look at the Line-Up
So who’s playing alongside Hannah at her debut festival? While she’s the main draw, she’s brought some top-tier names to Camperdown Park too.
In the middle of the day, fans will catch:
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RoRo, her Good Love collaborator.
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A mix of local Scottish DJs keeping the homegrown vibe strong.
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A surprise international guest slot — teased but not yet confirmed.
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And yes, there’ll be plenty of Hannah’s signature edits on the main stage as dusk hits Dundee.
The Homecoming Means More
It’s easy to see Doof as just another festival on the crowded summer circuit. But for locals in Dundee, this is something special. A city often overshadowed by Glasgow and Edinburgh’s bigger nightlife scene is suddenly front and centre.
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“It’s mad to think this is happening in Dundee,” says Megan, 24, who queued online for hours to get her ticket. “We never get something like this — and the fact it’s Hannah doing it makes it even better.”
What It Means for Scotland’s Dance Scene
Big shows in Scotland often orbit Glasgow or Edinburgh — but Doof’s success shows the appetite for fresh events beyond the big two cities.
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The sold-out buzz has other promoters eyeing Dundee and other mid-sized Scottish cities. If Hannah can pull this off, who says Aberdeen, Inverness or Stirling couldn’t be next?
Here’s a quick snapshot:
| City | Major Summer Dance Events | Avg. Attendance |
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| Glasgow | TRNSMT, Riverside Festival | 50,000+ |
| Edinburgh | FLY Open Air | 10,000+ |
| Dundee | Doof in the Park | 15,000 (sold out) |
Unlike some big festival organisers who delegate every detail, Hannah’s stayed hands-on. Friends say she’s been picking everything from the stage visuals to the food trucks.
She admits it’s been exhausting but wouldn’t change it. “I’ve put a lot of pressure on myself,” she told BBC Scotland, “but it just matters to me so much.”
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The payoff? A crowd of thousands ready to party in a city that feels prouder than ever to back one of its own.
What’s Next for Doof?
With all eyes on Saturday, Hannah’s already hinting at what might come next. More festivals? Maybe. Bigger crowds? Probably. But the vibe won’t change — local, inclusive, joyful, and loud.
She says the real reward is seeing fans on the grass, faces lit up under the stage lights, living their best lives.
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For someone who once fixed fillings on a Monday and dropped beats on a Saturday, that’s one heck of a payoff.
