From Rotterdam to Ibiza and far beyond, DJ SHARE (aka Sharon Pieksma) is turning heads with her powerful sets and deeper message. As a producer and eco-activist, she blends hypnotic rhythms with a mission for environmental change. With releases on Crosstown Rebels and BLOND:ISH’s Abracadabra label, and gigs from SXM Festival to Hï Ibiza, SHARE is proving that music with meaning moves people on and off the dancefloor.
We sat down with her to talk sound, sustainability, and the soul behind her sets.
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Let’s start from the beginning. How did you get into music?
Back in my hometown of Rotterdam, a lot of my close friends are visual artists. They had this amazing art gallery where we’d often hang out, and there was a DJ setup there too. We’d all play music together, go back-to-back, sharing our favourite new tracks. It was this really creative, inspiring space where art and music blended naturally.
While they were painting, I’d be mixing, and vice versa. That’s really where it all started for me. I think I was around 19 when I first learned to DJ, so it’s been over 11 years now. Wild to think how far it’s come since those days, just jamming with friends.
You also started producing your tracks some years ago. Can you share something about this process and what inspires you?
Producing music felt like a natural evolution for me. After years of DJing, I wanted to express something deeper and more personal. My debut track Avatar, came out in 2022 on BLOND:ISH’s label, Abracadabra, which was special, especially since I premiered it during their showcase and the Bye Bye Plastic charity event. Since then, I’ve released two EPs, Firewalk and Moon, which helped shape and define my sound even more. I was also completely ecstatic to have my track Oh Please released on Crosstown Rebels, Damian Lazarus’ label.
A big part of my inspiration comes from travelling and being in environments where I’m just absorbing energy.
A big part of my inspiration comes from travelling and being in environments where I’m just absorbing energy, like AfrikaBurn or Burning Man. Hearing sets from artists I don’t know or just feeling the vibe of a place sparks ideas. That’s how I approach production: through emotion and exploration. I channel what I feel into sound.
Speaking of Burning Man, it seems like you have gone quite a few times. What keeps you coming back to the desert of Nevada?
I have been to Burning Man 7 times already. And it’s funny, because every year I tell myself I’m not sure I’ll return to Burning Man, and then somehow, something shifts last-minute and I end up there again.
Last year, everything just aligned in such a clear, inviting way. I truly believe in going with the flow — if something opens up naturally, I follow it. And with Burning Man, it just always opens.
There’s this feeling I get, like little butterflies, when I know I need to be there. It’s not just the music or the art (although that’s always inspiring), but it’s the self-exploration, the community, and the spiritual depth of the experience that keeps pulling me back. Many of my friends go as well. And when I start hearing that they’re all heading out, I can feel the energy building. It’s like I’m being gently pushed toward it again, and I’ve learned to listen to that.
You mentioned earlier that releasing your first track on Abracadabra and showcasing it at their Bye Bye Plastic event was very special to you. Is this a charity you especially align yourself with?
Environmental awareness has always been close to my heart. My release of Avatar was part of a Bye Bye Plastic and Abracadabra compilation focused on ocean awareness. That’s why it just felt so special.
Even back when I held the title of Miss Universe Netherlands, I used that platform to raise awareness about sustainability and single-use plastic. That passion naturally led me to connect with the Bye Bye Plastic foundation, which I’ve been proudly affiliated with for about five years now.
What I love about Bye Bye Plastic is that it doesn’t just raise awareness, it gives real tools to artists, promoters, and venues to make meaningful changes. As artists, we can include an eco rider with our hospitality requests, which encourages things like no plastic in the DJ booth or using only glass bottles. That simple act already sparks awareness and sometimes even inspires venues to shift how they operate. And if they don’t know how, they can reach out to the foundation for support and solutions.
I truly believe we have a powerful platform as artists, not just through our music, but through our actions.
I truly believe we have a powerful platform as artists, not just through our music, but through our actions. That’s why I’m intentional about weaving environmental consciousness into everything I do, whether it’s my social media presence, the causes I support, or even my music.
Music is also a way to bring more happiness into people’s lives. It creates a connection between us and the environment around us. When I play, I want people to feel that lightness, that sense of unity, and remember that we’re all part of something bigger.
Thank you.
