Offer Nissim (
Hebrew: עופר ניסים) is an Israeli
DJ, remixer, and record producer. He produced the winning entry of the
Eurovision Song Contest 1998, "
Diva", by
Dana International. Besides his work with Dana International, Nissim has often collaborated with
Maya Simantov on songs such as "For your Love", "Everybody Needs a Man", "Alone", and "First Time", and has produced official remixes for various artists, including
Madonna and
Cher.
Offer Nissim was born in Israel, to parents of
Iraqi-Jewish descent. He displayed a keen interest in music from a young age. His musical career started in 1979, when he had to stand in for an absent DJ at Tel Aviv's Theater Club. The Theater Club was also the place where, during the following decade, he formed important professional relationships, among them with
Dana International.[1]
In 1993, Nissim produced Dana International's debut single, "Saida Sultana", and the pair was soon invited to appear with the song on
Rivka Michaeli's popular
prime timevariety show, Siba La’mesiba (“Reason to party”). Following a record deal with IMP, Nissim produced two albums for Dana International: her 1993 debut and Umpatampa (1994).[1]
In 1998, Dana International represented Israel at the
43rd Eurovision Song Contest with
"Diva", a song written by
Svika Pick and produced by Nissim. The song won the contest bringing the country its coveted third victory and Offer Nissim further recognition. However, soon after the victory, Nissim and Dana International went their separate ways as a result of artistic differences. Already an established DJ on the local gay scene, Nissim decided give up producing and become a full time DJ.[1]
2002 - Excited
2004 - Searching (2 CDs)
2005 - First Time (ft. Maya Simantov)
2005 - OfferNissim
2005 - The Remixes
2006 - Second Time (ft. Maya Simantov) (2 CDs)
2007 - Forever Tel Aviv (2 CDs)
2008 - Happy People (2 CDs)
2009 - Happy People (Winter Edition)
2009 - Remixed (2 CDs)
2010 - Pride All Over
2010 - Over You (ft. Maya Simantov)
2017 - Love (2 CDs)
2020 - SuperNatural[6]
2024 - Offer Nissim (2 CDs)[7]
DJ Sets / Podcasts
2006 - Live @ Roxy (The Main Event)
2009 - We Can!
2012 - MDNA Live Show[8]
2012 - Holidays 2012[9]
2013 - Holidays 2013[10]
2014 - This is Pride 2014[11]
2015 - This is Pride 2015[12]
2016 - This is Pride 2016[13]
2016 - Holidays 2016[14]
2017 - This is Pride 2017[15]
2018 - This Is Pride 2018[16]
2019 - This Is Pride 2019[17]
2021 - This Is Pride 2021[18]
2022 - Offer Nissim - Happy Pink Purim[19]
2022 - Independence Day 2022 - Special Edition For GLZ Radio[20]
2022 - This Is Pride 2022[21]
2023 - This Is Pride 2023[22]
Offer Nissim (
Hebrew: עופר ניסים) is an Israeli
DJ, remixer, and record producer. He produced the winning entry of the
Eurovision Song Contest 1998, "
Diva", by
Dana International. Besides his work with Dana International, Nissim has often collaborated with
Maya Simantov on songs such as "For your Love", "Everybody Needs a Man", "Alone", and "First Time", and has produced official remixes for various artists, including
Madonna and
Cher.
Offer Nissim was born in Israel, to parents of
Iraqi-Jewish descent. He displayed a keen interest in music from a young age. His musical career started in 1979, when he had to stand in for an absent DJ at Tel Aviv's Theater Club. The Theater Club was also the place where, during the following decade, he formed important professional relationships, among them with
Dana International.[1]
In 1993, Nissim produced Dana International's debut single, "Saida Sultana", and the pair was soon invited to appear with the song on
Rivka Michaeli's popular
prime timevariety show, Siba La’mesiba (“Reason to party”). Following a record deal with IMP, Nissim produced two albums for Dana International: her 1993 debut and Umpatampa (1994).[1]
In 1998, Dana International represented Israel at the
43rd Eurovision Song Contest with
"Diva", a song written by
Svika Pick and produced by Nissim. The song won the contest bringing the country its coveted third victory and Offer Nissim further recognition. However, soon after the victory, Nissim and Dana International went their separate ways as a result of artistic differences. Already an established DJ on the local gay scene, Nissim decided give up producing and become a full time DJ.[1]
2002 - Excited
2004 - Searching (2 CDs)
2005 - First Time (ft. Maya Simantov)
2005 - OfferNissim
2005 - The Remixes
2006 - Second Time (ft. Maya Simantov) (2 CDs)
2007 - Forever Tel Aviv (2 CDs)
2008 - Happy People (2 CDs)
2009 - Happy People (Winter Edition)
2009 - Remixed (2 CDs)
2010 - Pride All Over
2010 - Over You (ft. Maya Simantov)
2017 - Love (2 CDs)
2020 - SuperNatural[6]
2024 - Offer Nissim (2 CDs)[7]
DJ Sets / Podcasts
2006 - Live @ Roxy (The Main Event)
2009 - We Can!
2012 - MDNA Live Show[8]
2012 - Holidays 2012[9]
2013 - Holidays 2013[10]
2014 - This is Pride 2014[11]
2015 - This is Pride 2015[12]
2016 - This is Pride 2016[13]
2016 - Holidays 2016[14]
2017 - This is Pride 2017[15]
2018 - This Is Pride 2018[16]
2019 - This Is Pride 2019[17]
2021 - This Is Pride 2021[18]
2022 - Offer Nissim - Happy Pink Purim[19]
2022 - Independence Day 2022 - Special Edition For GLZ Radio[20]
2022 - This Is Pride 2022[21]
2023 - This Is Pride 2023[22]