Buff1 - Neo Classic
Talented US rapper Buff1 (Ann Arbor, Michigan) will perform his first show on New Zealand soil at the third installment of popular Auckland hip hop night “Mean As”. Rapper David Dallas will host and perform alongside Buff1 at Mean As III. Sounds will be provided by P-Money, CheKamikaze, and production duo Fire & Ice (David Dallas, Scribe, PNC). Mean As III will take place at Khuja (536 Queen Street) on the evening of Friday 27 August, 2010.
Source/Dirty Records
The Only performing at Ink/Coherent on 28 August, 2010.
The Only performing at Ink/Coherent on 28 August, 2010.
Ben Polkinghorne (l) and Jono Peters (r) at Ink/Coherent on 28 August, 2010.
Clarke Gayford performing at Ink/Coherent on 28 August, 2010.
The Only – Dancin’
Time August 28 at 10:00pm - August 29 at 7:30am
Location InkCoherent
While The Only are pretty new on the scene in the last year they have had their debut single in the ARIA Top 20 which went on to spend 10+ weeks in the top 50, remixed for One Love, Bomb Squad Records and Vicious - while DIM MAK is busy remixing them.
They've been playing to huge crowds alongside The Bloody Beetroots and Crookers whilst Steve Aoki and Tocadisco are busy playing their songs elsewhere. And now its time they came down to little 'ole NZ and played alongside:
Dan Aux
Clarke Gayford
Shannon Ryan
Audio Harassment
Jono Peters (WHG)
Monkz
Shane Aylett
Scott Yearbury (WHG)
It's also the Auckland leg of Dan Aux's winter tour so expect a bit of madness around that.
Buff1 performing at Khuja Lounge on 27 August 2010.
P Money performing at Khuja Lounge on 27 August 2010.
David Dallas chillaxin' at Khuja Lounge on 27 August 2010.
Buff1 - Lead The Way
Talented US rapper Buff1 (Ann Arbor, Michigan) will perform his first show on New Zealand soil at the third installment of popular Auckland hip hop night “Mean As”. Rapper David Dallas will host and perform alongside Buff1 at Mean As III. Sounds will be provided by P-Money, CheKamikaze, and production duo Fire & Ice (David Dallas, Scribe, PNC). Mean As III will take place at Khuja (536 Queen Street) on the evening of Friday 27 August, 2010.
Source/Dirty Records
Triple Threat ft. Buff1 & Tunji by Gotham Green
Talented US rapper Buff1 (Ann Arbor, Michigan) will perform his first show on New Zealand soil at the third installment of popular Auckland hip hop night “Mean As”. Rapper David Dallas will host and perform alongside Buff1 at Mean As III. Sounds will be provided by P-Money, CheKamikaze, and production duo Fire & Ice (David Dallas, Scribe, PNC). Mean As III will take place at Khuja (536 Queen Street) on the evening of Friday 27 August, 2010.
Source/Dirty Records
Steve Ward - Live DJ Set - Velvet Sessions
Ink/Coherent
Saturday 21st August
The most legendary house party of them all, Velvet is back with another installment of sessions*). Designed with your upmost comfort in mind, this one is strictly a Private Affair.
Recognised as one of the most influential events in the history of New Zealand dance music and considered by many to be the benchmark in innovation, originality, and quality experience.
A 5 star line-up designed for adults with an educated ear, of course: International icons: Jamie Stevens (Infusion, Chameleon) Steve Ward (chameleon) with the finest velvet locals: Soane – Philippa – Steve Steers – Cyril Orson -Tim Richards live set – Rob Warner – Evade – Acroline Ladymuck – Natz Freke – Jamie White and Tom McGuinness – Samsara – Rachael Sabin – and the North Shore Pony Club!
R22 For adults ~ ~ ~ No Media/ Cameras allowed ~ ~ ~ Dress code: Outstanding!
Kon (Kon & Amir) Catch The Beat
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The Hit It & Quit It Revue presents DJ Kon (Kon & Amir / BBE, USA)
Time Friday, 20 August at 10:00pm – Saturday, 21 August at 4:30am
Rising Sun
373 Karangahape Road
Auckland, New Zealand
Hit It & Quit It in association with Serato & BBE present... DJ KON, one half of the "Kings of Digging" duo Kon & Amir. DJ KON comes to New Zealand for the first time to support the release of another stellar Off Track compilation of rare Ghetto Disco, Funk and African Boogie for BBE Records (also home of releases by Electric Wire Hustle, Foreign Exchange, J Dilla & Madlib).
"Kon and Amir are two of the most extraordinary but underrated beat diggers in the game.”
- Lord Finesse
“Kon and Amir are legends in the beat digging game. Their compilations and mixtapes are classics and represent a style of DJing that’s true to the essence of Hip-Hop.”
- A-Trak
Supported by label mate Julien Dyne (fresh off a Canadian Tour with his band the Opensouls)
plus the captains of S.S. Hit It and Quit It- Frank Booker and Recloose!
THE ARC Community Projects: Street Chant Live on Friday The 13th @ Rikka Sake Bar
(The tall black guy, with the cheese cutter on backwards, and the camera, cruising around in front of the stage is me, Bill Gray.)
Friday, August 13 at 9:00pm - August 14 at 2:30am
Location
The Old Rikka Sake Bar
17 Drake Street Victoria Park Markets
Auckland, New Zealand
OK first of all plaything gallery R.I.P. it died in the cold winter of 2010 but THE ARC has a new spot down town.
On BLACK FRIDAY THE ARC will take over the *closed down* RIKKA SAKE BAR in VICTORIA PARK MARKETS for one night of madness without a corporate buck in sight. We will transform the venue into a work of art.
Getting crunk has no genre so we bring punks STREET CHANT and THE DHDFD'S and HOME BREW as well as the mind-bending... HI:HA:HU
THE RADICAL TRUTH IS NOT A SCIENTIFIC FACT
Funtcase – Takin’ The Piss
Time Thursday, August 19 at 10:00pm – August 20 at 6:00am
Location Ink/Coherent
"THE SURPRISE PERFORMANCE"
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FUNTCASE
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(United Kingdom - Circus Records)
1-Night with the help of some amazing people will bring you one of the biiiggest names in dubstep, this Thursday night at Ink/Coherent.
Funtcase's energetic bass filled sets cannot be missed, neither can his mask! He plays alongside Rusko, Doctor P, Flux Pavillion, Datsik and many more world wide. We were lucky enough to get him for an epic surprise. Grab a ticket now to secure your place!
BIO:
His first track 'Gorilla Flex' was originally just for laughs but it turned out to be quite a highly rated track and it wasn't long until he got his first Dubstep release on vinyl, with 4:20 records. Enjoying the new way of production he militantly went on to make a few more tracks, one entitled 'Half Drunk' and the other 'Make Our Day' which also made the vinyl release with Gorilla Flex. 5 Months on FuntCase still continues his wave of energetic filth, mixed with other styles to flex his production muscles and has managed to make a fairly quick but effective impact on the scene, getting massive support from the likes of N-Type, Rusko, Crissy Criss, Borgore, Trolley Snatcha and more. His appearances in numerous clubs around the UK has seen his popularity rise very quickly, and with tracks already making appearances on BBC Radio 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Get Darker and other big stations and it looks like he is set to rise just as quickly in the next year or so. Future collaborations include Trolley Snatcha, Datsik, Riskotheque, Cookie Monster and more lined up Future remixes for the likes of Never Say Die Records (CTRL Z's Imprint) and Rottun Recordings (Excision's Imprint) Future releases with labels such as Circus, Heavy Artillery, Rottun, XS Dubz, Prime Audio and Dubsaw with more in the pipeline FuntCase is rising fast!
Steve Ward - Live DJ Set - Velvet Sessions
Ink/Coherent
Saturday 21st August
The most legendary house party of them all, Velvet is back with another installment of sessions*). Designed with your upmost comfort in mind, this one is strictly a Private Affair.
Recognised as one of the most influential events in the history of New Zealand dance music and considered by many to be the benchmark in innovation, originality, and quality experience.
A 5 star line-up designed for adults with an educated ear, of course: International icons: Jamie Stevens (Infusion, Chameleon) Steve Ward (chameleon) with the finest velvet locals: Soane – Philippa – Steve Steers – Cyril Orson -Tim Richards live set – Rob Warner – Evade – Acroline Ladymuck – Natz Freke – Jamie White and Tom McGuinness – Samsara – Rachael Sabin – and the North Shore Pony Club….
R22 For adults ~ ~ ~ No Media/ Cameras allowed ~ ~ ~ Dress code: Outstanding!
Darius Bassiray - "Redline" (Jamie Stevens Sleazy Swinger Remix) Low Quality preview by Jamie Stevens
Intimate ~ For the Soul ~ Underground
Recognised as one of the most influential events in the history of New Zealand dance music and considered by many to be the benchmark in innovation, originality, and quality experience, the legendary Velvet is back with another instalment of sessions*). Designed with your upmost comfort in mind, this one is strictly a Private Affair.
sessions)* is not just any ordinary club night out. sessions*) will bring to you a whole new level of carefully thought out entertainment, visual experience and environment design.
Experience Ink & Coherent as you have never seen or felt them before! Even if you went to the last packed instalment in January, on Saturday the 21st of August you will be walking in to a brand new environment. Expect the best production and thought out environment design of them all. Expect to have your expectations of what you deserve in a night out for your dollar, to be exceeded and the bar raised. Expect colours, textures and spaces to tantalize. Expect the best sound quality. Expect the unexpected.
Experience our legendary stylish, mature crowd or regular supporters, you - our family.... and that intimate, friendly and up-for-it vibe that has not changed since the first party of 170 friends in 1999!
R22 for a reason! WE’RE OLD!
Experience a line up of unequalled smoothness, diversity and quality.
Experience sessions*) Not just a mere party. An experience worthy of your discerning tastes, an experience you will remember, an experience that will stand out from the ordinary. We promise.
FULL 3 ROOM VENUE MAKE OVER by Ferksta
DJ Kon performing at Rising Sun.
DJ Kon (l), Recloose (c), and Kylie (r).
Oby Onyioha - Enjoy Your Life
BBE Release - KON & AMIR/VARIOUS - Off Track Volume III: Brooklyn
Released by: BBE
Release/catalogue number: BBE 130CLP
Release date: Apr 19, 2010
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The Hit It & Quit It Revue presents DJ Kon (Kon & Amir / BBE, USA)
Time Friday, 20 August at 10:00pm – Saturday, 21 August at 4:30am
Rising Sun
373 Karangahape Road
Auckland, New Zealand
Hit It & Quit It in association with Serato & BBE present... DJ KON, one half of the "Kings of Digging" duo Kon & Amir. DJ KON comes to New Zealand for the first time to support the release of another stellar Off Track compilation of rare Ghetto Disco, Funk and African Boogie for BBE Records (also home of releases by Electric Wire Hustle, Foreign Exchange, J Dilla & Madlib).
"Kon and Amir are two of the most extraordinary but underrated beat diggers in the game.”
- Lord Finesse
“Kon and Amir are legends in the beat digging game. Their compilations and mixtapes are classics and represent a style of Djing that’s true to the essence of Hip-Hop.”
- A-Trak
Supported by label mate Julien Dyne (fresh off a Canadian Tour with his band the Opensouls)
plus the captains of S.S. Hit It and Quit It- Frank Booker and Recloose!
Funtcase - Gorilla Flex
Time Thursday, August 19 at 10:00pm – August 20 at 6:00am
Location Ink/Coherent
"THE SURPRISE PERFORMANCE"
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
FUNTCASE
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
(United Kingdom - Circus Records)
1-Night with the help of some amazing people will bring you one of the biiiggest names in dubstep, this Thursday night at Ink/Coherent.
Funtcase's energetic bass filled sets cannot be missed, neither can his mask! He plays alongside Rusko, Doctor P, Flux Pavillion, Datsik and many more world wide. We were lucky enough to get him for an epic surprise. Grab a ticket now to secure your place!
BIO:
His first track 'Gorilla Flex' was originally just for laughs but it turned out to be quite a highly rated track and it wasn't long until he got his first Dubstep release on vinyl, with 4:20 records. Enjoying the new way of production he militantly went on to make a few more tracks, one entitled 'Half Drunk' and the other 'Make Our Day' which also made the vinyl release with Gorilla Flex. 5 Months on FuntCase still continues his wave of energetic filth, mixed with other styles to flex his production muscles and has managed to make a fairly quick but effective impact on the scene, getting massive support from the likes of N-Type, Rusko, Crissy Criss, Borgore, Trolley Snatcha and more. His appearances in numerous clubs around the UK has seen his popularity rise very quickly, and with tracks already making appearances on BBC Radio 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Get Darker and other big stations and it looks like he is set to rise just as quickly in the next year or so. Future collaborations include Trolley Snatcha, Datsik, Riskotheque, Cookie Monster and more lined up Future remixes for the likes of Never Say Die Records (CTRL Z's Imprint) and Rottun Recordings (Excision's Imprint) Future releases with labels such as Circus, Heavy Artillery, Rottun, XS Dubz, Prime Audio and Dubsaw with more in the pipeline FuntCase is rising fast!
Groove Radio International / Cold Blank Guest Mix [6/13/2010] by Cold Blank
Time Saturday, August 14 at 10:00pm - August 15 at 6:00am
Location Be Club
8 Commerce Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Audio Harassment Present
Direct From Los Angeles California!!!
COLD BLANK
Cold Blank (Christopher Gaspar Isla and Manuel Luquin) are LA's Hottest Rave-Electro Duo. They have quickly risen to fame with the chart topping success of their hit tracks: Overdose, Raver Booty, Shuffle, 2012, Ghetto Ass Bitches, The Flying Cat & Los Angeles to name but a few.
They have releases out on Potty Mouth Music, Plasmapool, Wearhouse Music, Destination? & their very own imprint Burn The Fire. Their tracks have been dropped by the likes of David Guetta, Will-i-am, Miles Dyson, Santiago & Bushido, Green Velvet & many more. Be Club is the only club equipped to handle the bass driven sound of Cold Blank. This is an event NOT to be missed & will sell out so make sure you get your pre-sales to avoid queuing up!
Support & Set Times:
10 Joel Brooker vs Mitch Lowe
11.3 Sam Hill
12.3 Audio Harassment
1.3 COLD BLANK
3.3 Angela Fisken
4.3 Danny G vs Daniel Farley
COLD BLANK Raves Up Auckland mix
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http://www.mediafire.com/?kz1y2wj2ofu
Cold Blank official Pages
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http://www.facebook.com/coldblank
http://www.coldblank.com/
Groove Radio International / Cold Blank Guest Mix [6/13/2010] by Cold Blank
Time Saturday, August 14 at 10:00pm - August 15 at 6:00am
Location Be Club
8 Commerce Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Audio Harassment Present
Direct From Los Angeles California!!!
COLD BLANK
Cold Blank (Christopher Gaspar Isla and Manuel Luquin) are LA's Hottest Rave-Electro Duo. They have quickly risen to fame with the chart topping success of their hit tracks: Overdose, Raver Booty, Shuffle, 2012, Ghetto Ass Bitches, The Flying Cat & Los Angeles to name but a few.
They have releases out on Potty Mouth Music, Plasmapool, Wearhouse Music, Destination? & their very own imprint Burn The Fire. Their tracks have been dropped by the likes of David Guetta, Will-i-am, Miles Dyson, Santiago & Bushido, Green Velvet & many more. Be Club is the only club equipped to handle the bass driven sound of Cold Blank. This is an event NOT to be missed & will sell out so make sure you get your pre-sales to avoid queuing up!
Support & Set Times:
10 Joel Brooker vs Mitch Lowe
11.3 Sam Hill
12.3 Audio Harassment
1.3 COLD BLANK
3.3 Angela Fisken
4.3 Danny G vs Daniel Farley
COLD BLANK Raves Up Auckland mix
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http://www.mediafire.com/?kz1y2wj2ofu
Cold Blank official Pages
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http://www.facebook.com/coldblank
http://www.coldblank.com/
Friday, August 13 at 9:00pm - August 14 at 2:30am
Location
The Old Rikka Sake Bar
17 Drake Street Victoria Park Markets
Auckland, New Zealand
OK first of all plaything gallery R.I.P. it died in the cold winter of 2010 but THE ARC has a new spot down town.
On BLACK FRIDAY THE ARC will take over the *closed down* RIKKA SAKE BAR in VICTORIA PARK MARKETS for one night of madness without a corporate buck in sight. We will transform the venue into a work of art.
Getting crunk has no genre so we bring punks STREET CHANT and THE DHDFD'S and HOME BREW as well as the mind-bending... HI:HA:HU
THE RADICAL TRUTH IS NOT A SCIENTIFIC FACT
As well as other fixtures like skateboarding, art and general downtown dirtbaggery.
$15, if money was meant to be held on to god would have put handles on it.
Friday, August 13 at 9:00pm - August 14 at 2:30am
Location
The Old Rikka Sake Bar
17 Drake Street Vic Park Markets
Auckland, New Zealand
OK first of all plaything gallery R.I.P. it died in the cold winter of 2010 but THE ARC has a new spot down town.
On BLACK FRIDAY THE ARC will take over the *closed down* RIKKA SAKE BAR in VICTORIA PARK MARKETS for one night of madness without a corporate buck in sight. We will transform the venue into a work of art.
Getting crunk has no genre so we bring punks STREET CHANT and THE DHDFD'S and HOME BREW as well as the mind-bending... HI:HA:HU
THE RADICAL TRUTH IS NOT A SCIENTIFIC FACT
As well as other fixtures like skateboarding, art and general downtown dirtbaggery.
$15, if money was meant to be held on to god would have put handles on it.
Jaycen A'mour of Audio Harassment (l) and Christopher Gaspar Isla (c) and Manuel Luquin (r) of Cold Blank.
Time Saturday, August 14 at 10:00pm – Sunday, August 15 at 6:00am
Location Be Club
8 Commerce Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Direct From Los Angeles California!!!
COLD BLANK
Cold Blank (Christopher Gaspar Isla and Manuel Luquin) are LA's Hottest Rave-Electro Duo. They have quickly risen to fame with the chart topping success of their hit tracks: Overdose, Raver Booty, Shuffle, 2012, Ghetto Ass Bitches, The Flying Cat & Los Angeles to name but a few.
They have releases out on Potty Mouth Music, Plasmapool, Wearhouse Music, Destination? & their very own imprint Burn The Fire. Their tracks have been dropped by the likes of David Guetta, Will-i-am, Miles Dyson, Santiago & Bushido, Green Velvet & many more. Be Club is the only club equipped to handle the bass driven sound of Cold Blank. This is an event NOT to be missed & will sell out so make sure you get your pre-sales to avoid queuing up!
Artist HI:HA:HU at The Arc Black Friday 13th gig.
Time
Friday, August 13 at 9:00pm - August 14 at 2:30am
Location
The Old Rikka Sake Bar
17 Drake Street Vic Park Markets
Auckland, New Zealand
More Info
OK first of all plaything gallery R.I.P. it died in the cold winter of 2010 but THE ARC has a new spot down town.
On BLACK FRIDAY THE ARC will take over the *closed down* RIKKA SAKE BAR in VICTORIA PARK MARKETS for one night of madness without a corporate buck in sight. We will transform the venue into a work of art.
Getting crunk has no genre so we bring punks STREET CHANT and THE DHDFD'S and HOME BREW as well as the mind-bending... HI:HA:HU
THE RADICAL TRUTH IS NOT A SCIENTIFIC FACT
As well as other fixtures like skateboarding, art and general downtown dirtbaggery.
$15, if money was meant to be held on to god would have put handles on it.
RAVE X tour live taster by Pig Out
Time Saturday, August 7 at 10:00pm - August 8 at 7:00am
Location Ink & Coherent
Created By Jake Jones ☊, Joel Brooker
Shake Down Promotions brings you a brand new club night..
DONT LOOK NOW
Featuring a stellar line up with some of NZ's finest DJ's bringing you the best in electronic music this is a night not to be missed!
Pig Out:
Auckland-based award-winning live electronic duo formed in 2006. Members are UK-transplant Kit Lawrence, and Marie Celeste, a veteran of the hardcore scene. Played SXSW 07. Releases on Tardus, Piña Colada. Single Disco Bag won Best Electronic Track bNET Award (2007).
Nova Mixup-Lorne Padman-Launchpad 22 May 09 by LimelitePromotions
Time Saturday, August 7 at 10:00pm - Sunday at 6:00am
Location Be Club
8 Commerce Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Created By Be Club
Quality DJ's. Quality tunes. Quality sound.
Be Saturdays. Taking back clubbing.
DJ'S ON THE NIGHT
Lorne Padman (Vicious - Aust)
Mark Emerson
Beat Mafia
Rich Carey
10 pm til late
$5 on the door
**Lorne Padman**
With over a decade on the decks, Lorne Padman truly is a testament to the longevity of Australia's dance music industry. With humble beginnings in Perth as a pioneer of everything from New Order & Underworld to 'hands in the air' big room house, Lorne's tunes are united by a common - they're all lock n loaded dancefloor weapons.
Since moving to Melbourne in 2004, his last few years have seen him grace stages in Europe, New Zealand & Russia's mega-club 'RAI', however his greatest achievement to date is his current role as General Manager of Australian dance label juggernaut VICIOUS, along side industry veterans John Course & Andy Van (Vandalism, Madison Avenue). Developing, signing and marketing some of the worlds leading musical talent including Ian Carey, The Potbelleez, Dirty South, Vandalism, Mousse T., Freemasons, Stonebridge, Supafly Inc, BodyRox, mrTimothy and Mind Electric has given Lorne front row seats to the world's most cutting edge music dropped on his desk daily.
On top of his DJing and Vicious careers, Lorne also manages to squeeze more than his fair share of time in the studio. An avid music lover from an early age splicing together 'mix-tapes' (with actual cassette tapes!), making his own beats and tunes was a seemingly natural step for him; spending studio time with the likes of Dirty South, Studio B, Ian Carey, Supafly Inc and Christian Luke since 2005, Lorne has collaborated on a horde of remixes which have received notable support across the globe – including Hook n Sling 'The Best Thing' (#1 ARIA Club Chart for 7weeks), Silosonic 'Something to Make You Feel Right' (#1 ACC), Stonebridge 'You Don't Know' (#7 ACC), Pitch Dark & Sgt Slick 'I Am Ready' (#10 ACC), SE:SA 'Like This, Like That' (#10 ACC), So Phat! 'The Surface', James Kakande 'You You You' and Wamdue Project 'Forgiveness'. Lorne & Christian's remix of Kurd Maverick's awesome cover 'Blue Monday' cover took out the prestigious #1 ARIA Club Chart position for 7weeks to round out 2008, was selected for the Ministry Of Sound Annual 2009 with their remix of 'The Secret' by Peroxide (Toolroom Records UK) and was twice playlisted by 'Pete Tong BBC UK Radio1 Essential Selection' with the coveted 'Pete Tong's big seal of approval!'
Lorne & Christian made waves in 2009 remixing Dirty South 'Alamo', Juan Kidd & Felix Baumgartner feat Lisa Millett 'Now You're Gone' for Defected/OneLove (#1 ARIA Club Chart for 5weeks), Tommy Trash 'Need Me To Stay' (Top3 ARIA Club Chart for 8 weeks and co-written by The Potbelleez), Moony 'I Don't Know Why' (Top10 ARIA Club Chart for 8 weeks) and Lorne is set to round out the year with some new cracking solo productions that promise to smash a dancefloor near you!
Straight Flush DJ Mix July 2010 by Nick Thayer
Time August 6, Friday at 10:00pm - Saturday at 6:00am
Location Ink & Coherent
Ink & Coherent are proud to bring you back one of Australia's biggest producers and DJ's, Nick Thayer with special guest AV show specialist sevenmilligram.
An Ink & Coherent favourite, hot off the back of his album release tour for 'Just Let It Go', Nick joins us to bang out another massive night of huge tunes and and rock Coherent.
Joining him this time round is brother Theo - sevenmilligram - showcasing a specialised AV Serato show. Nick Thayer is no stranger to rocking parties. But we don't need to go into that. What we do need to go into is the coalition he has formed with visual artist sevenmilligram. This is still club music. This is still party. This is still everything you'd expect from Nick Thayer musically. When you couple this with custom made visuals for every jam, visuals designed to take the experience to that next step, we're talking about something special. This is no ordinary DJ vs AV show. This is an assault on the senses. This is a musical and visual powerhouse. This is a sensory overload. This is the new standard.'
If you weren't lucky enough to catch Nick on Easter weekend then don't miss this!
Friday 6th August
Ink+Coherent
$10 on the door before midnight
http://www.myspace.com/djnickthayer
http://soundcloud.com/nick-thayer
buy the album here http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/just-let-it-go-bonus-edition/id370758021
Up in Ink we have the Fat Cat DJ's and NZ House Alliance keeping things tight in there!
NICK THAYER DJ BIO:
There is no-one else who can drop a set like Nick Thayer. Every single track is his exclusive. An original. A remix. A re-edit. A bootleg. A mash-up. Equal parts hip hop, club, rave, house, drum and bass. No-one can put it together like Thayer either. Perhaps it is the throwback rock moves, the seat-of your-pants approach. Feeling kinda like a freight train on the edge of control. Some jams you will definitely know, some you might know, some you definitely won't. All will make you move.
In the studio Nick is one of the most widely recognised and respected names across a multitude of genres. Massive tracks like Ca$h Money, Reach For The Lazers, Mind Control (as found on PS2 game 'Motor Storm'), and the MOP approved Ante Up remix have all blasted through sound systems like dy-no-miiiite. Sway, DJ Yoda, Wizard Sleeve, AC Slater, Sporty O, Trevor Loveys, A Skillz, and Black Noise are part of the long list of people Nick has worked with in the past year alone. With releases on Southern Fried (Fatboyslim's label), Passenger, Sweat It Out, Klub Kids, Insane Bangers, Bombstrikes, and many more, you'll find everyone from Kissy Sell Out to Freestylers to Cuban Brothers to Utah Saints rocking his tunes week in week out in the clubs.
May 2010 sees the long awaited release of Nick Thayer's album 'Just Let It Go' through Passenger. Musically it forms an amalgamation of sonic sound clashes. Alongside this Nick has been working with visual artist sevenmilligram creating a DJ/AV show. As with all of Nick's endeavours this is aimed squarely at the club. The focus is on making you jump, using the visuals to connect in another medium.
There ain't no party like a Nick Thayer party. Put your rave shoes on and get ready to dance.
Northie - The Return to NZ Mini Mix 2010
Time July 31 at 10:00pm - August 1 at 7:30am
Location Ink and Coherent
Created By DROPPED
$10 all night for two clubs, one international, Wellington's hottest DJ + live MC combo along with a quality local lineup. And the karaoke room. Ahhhh, the karaoke room.
We've got a double decker party bus rocking up at 11pm from out West (happy birthday Travis), the Whangarei, Hamilton and the Wellington mules coming down/up/up.. not to mention all you lovely locals.
Northie (Oz)
Some of you may have come to his first gig in Auckland late last year. If you missed out rest assured it was a doozy, you can check some video footage of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G455tXjleFI&#t=3m39s - he brings a fair amount of energy and involvement to his sets.
He has been a busy lad since then and is now working on a couple of different music projects. I better check I've got this right but basically his club alias is going to become NXE very soon and he is going to keep Northie for his Powerpop/Electro cross-over stuff. Which is doing pretty fucking well, it was in the iTunes top 20 dance albums, received major radio attention in Australia and had a sold out launch show. It might not be your cup of tea but check it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHpA45DylXM
But that is besides the point as he will be doing a good 'ole fashioned NXE club set for us. To get a taste of what you'll be hearing on the night check out this exclusive Auckland mix - http://soundcloud.com/nxe/northie-nxe-the-return-to-nz-mini-mix-2010 - all made up of his own NXE stuff. Big labels, big names, big releases all coming soon - NZ will be the first to hear the NXE madness.
Whatever way you look at it, the dude has some pretty mad talent. Its a breath of fresh air. Its good. Without artists like this music wouldn't evolve. Not to mention his great head of hair.
MC Ghost (UK) and Rollout from the Brutal Bunch.
These guys have been KILLING it in Wellington recently and this will be their first appearance in Auckland. Bring on something new I say. To be honest I've never actually met either of them or even seen them play but word has been spreading and they look like they know how to party: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cctxu4J6Ao
MC Ghost was born and raised in Doncaster, England and has since moved to Wellington where he is notorious for his off the cuff aggressive freestyles and explosive crowd hyping. Sounds good to me! Rollout on the other hand is one of Wellingtons fully fledged originator DJs at the helm of the Electro/Dubstep community. He is also the current Wellington Club DJ Spinoff champion with a couple of residencies in Wellington.
Dan Aux, Grant Marshall, Joe B vs Corey K - all well known George DJs, we all know and love them.
Jono Peters: 2010 has been the year of Jono, being named by Greg Churchill as New Zealand's best up and coming DJ. Jono is known for his filthy, disgusting, sick, disturbed sound. Look out for his name from now on.
B-Rad, James Watson and Ezra Park: Good friends of mine who have been itching to play at a good party like this for a while. They are ready and they will be bringing their A-game.
I don't see the point in waiting until a day or two before the gig to announce set times so here they are:
Coherent:
1130-0100 Dan Aux
0100-0300 NORTHIE
0300-0430 MC Ghost and Rollout
0430-0600 B-Rad
Ink: (to open first)
1000-1200 James Watson vs Ezra Park
1200-0200 Grant Marshall
0200-0400 Joe Butler vs Corey K
0400-0600 Jono Peters
If you have a cracking good time there will be some free A3 gig posters available for you to get signed by Northie after he has finished playing for your wall at home or whatever.
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Northie - The Return to NZ Mini Mix 2010
Time July 31 at 10:00pm - August 1 at 7:30am
Location Ink and Coherent
Created By DROPPED
$10 all night for two clubs, one international, Wellington's hottest DJ + live MC combo along with a quality local lineup. And the karaoke room. Ahhhh, the karaoke room.
We've got a double decker party bus rocking up at 11pm from out West (happy birthday Travis), the Whangarei, Hamilton and the Wellington mules coming down/up/up.. not to mention all you lovely locals.
Northie (Oz)
Some of you may have come to his first gig in Auckland late last year. If you missed out rest assured it was a doozy, you can check some video footage of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G455tXjleFI&#t=3m39s - he brings a fair amount of energy and involvement to his sets.
He has been a busy lad since then and is now working on a couple of different music projects. I better check I've got this right but basically his club alias is going to become NXE very soon and he is going to keep Northie for his Powerpop/Electro cross-over stuff. Which is doing pretty fucking well, it was in the iTunes top 20 dance albums, received major radio attention in Australia and had a sold out launch show. It might not be your cup of tea but check it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHpA45DylXM
But that is besides the point as he will be doing a good 'ole fashioned NXE club set for us. To get a taste of what you'll be hearing on the night check out this exclusive Auckland mix - http://soundcloud.com/nxe/northie-nxe-the-return-to-nz-mini-mix-2010 - all made up of his own NXE stuff. Big labels, big names, big releases all coming soon - NZ will be the first to hear the NXE madness.
Whatever way you look at it, the dude has some pretty mad talent. Its a breath of fresh air. Its good. Without artists like this music wouldn't evolve. Not to mention his great head of hair.
MC Ghost (UK) and Rollout from the Brutal Bunch.
These guys have been KILLING it in Wellington recently and this will be their first appearance in Auckland. Bring on something new I say. To be honest I've never actually met either of them or even seen them play but word has been spreading and they look like they know how to party: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cctxu4J6Ao
MC Ghost was born and raised in Doncaster, England and has since moved to Wellington where he is notorious for his off the cuff aggressive freestyles and explosive crowd hyping. Sounds good to me! Rollout on the other hand is one of Wellingtons fully fledged originator DJs at the helm of the Electro/Dubstep community. He is also the current Wellington Club DJ Spinoff champion with a couple of residencies in Wellington.
Dan Aux, Grant Marshall, Joe B vs Corey K - all well known George DJs, we all know and love them.
Jono Peters: 2010 has been the year of Jono, being named by Greg Churchill as New Zealand's best up and coming DJ. Jono is known for his filthy, disgusting, sick, disturbed sound. Look out for his name from now on.
B-Rad, James Watson and Ezra Park: Good friends of mine who have been itching to play at a good party like this for a while. They are ready and they will be bringing their A-game.
I don't see the point in waiting until a day or two before the gig to announce set times so here they are:
Coherent:
1130-0100 Dan Aux
0100-0300 NORTHIE
0300-0430 MC Ghost and Rollout
0430-0600 B-Rad
Ink: (to open first)
1000-1200 James Watson vs Ezra Park
1200-0200 Grant Marshall
0200-0400 Joe Butler vs Corey K
0400-0600 Jono Peters
If you have a cracking good time there will be some free A3 gig posters available for you to get signed by Northie after he has finished playing for your wall at home or whatever.
DROPPED.
Time July 30 at 10:00pm - July 31 at 6:00am
Location ZEN
17 Albert Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Mitch Lowe, Far Quits, Benjamin Cooper, Michael Chitham
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FRIDAY 30th July 2010 @ ZEN BAR
A night where being a fAR qUIT is considered a good thing.
The most outrageous outfit/funniest costume wins $100 bar tab. Dressing up is not compulsory, in fact you can do what you like, the way you want to do it. We do ask however that you get out of control, just this once or twice.
A night of BREAKS, dubstep and DnB. Prepare for one hell of a performance. The fAR qUITS will be performing a live audio visual show, featuring instrumental support and the infamous MC Jimmy Reklaw! This interactive triplet, like their name suggests, are crazy.
But lets face it, an act, a venue..You've seen it all before. That ain't how the fAR qUITS do it. How about clowns, candy floss machines or perhaps a midget pouring drinks in your mouth, get a bit of that down ya. Done.
The Lineup
✖ THE FAR QUITS!
Support from
✖ Timmy Shcumacher ...(Breaks)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Timmy-Schumacher/66167163490?ref=ts
✖ Page 3 .......................(Breaks)
✖ Danny G ....................(Dubstep)
✖ Joe B vs Corey K ........(DnB/Dubstep)
✖ Grubby Beats............. (Breaks)
✖ Brett Bronze ..............(Breaks mash up)
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BIO:
Welcome to a new world. The world of fAR qUITS.
Take 3 iron's, a dishwasher and some baking soda, put it in a bowl and give it a good stir. What one would normally expect to gain from that concoction is an assortment of appliances and some powder, not the fAR qUITS.....
Proving that being a fAR qUIT is sometimes more prudent than actually using common sense. This trifecta is not a force to be reckoned with at all, in fact, they don't have the ability to force a reckoning upon anyone. Who has been faced with a sensible opportunity and instead said negative, no, nada? Well, that's precisely what the fAR qUIT's are about, changing lightbulbs.
Intentionally bringing the newest and the oldest in Breaks, however intentions being just that.....intentions. They may be inclined to branch out with a dabble of Dubstep, Drum n' Bass and the odd Electro banger, or any other interesting genres that they can get their hands on. Smidgen of industrial folk trance anyone?....Easy tiger that will do.
Please join us on an adventurous mission in unnatural surroundings. The result? Positive.
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1. So... why the name fAR qUITS?
Basically we want to represent what we are, and it's just that, fAR qUITS.
2. Who’s in the group and what are your backgrounds?
Ben Cooper is an amateur taxidermist and budding producer (formally from Mt Eden Dubstep). Mitch Lowe is an indecisive jewellery manufacturer and is also putting his finger in the production pie. Mike Chitham reigns from a different field with a knowledgeable history in baking and electronic music.
3. What style are you producing?
fAR qUITs are about breaks. Not just breaking things but producing the music too. Our promo CD titled "The Break Debate" features a unique mash-up of breaks, dubstep and the odd party banger.
4. What tracks are in the pipelines for you?
We are very excited about some upcoming releases including new originals and a few bootlegs. (Watch this space). If our music doesn't make you jump then you don't deserve legs.
5. What is your goal?
Quite simply, we are full of surprises. Our aim is to be more than just your typical DJ set. With the fAR qUITS, expect the unexpected, from gorilla and Santa suits to outrageous stage antics. Normal is not in our vocabulary.
6. How long has this been in the works for?
Well technically since birth. It was only a matter of time.
7. Are you signed to a record label?
We once signed a record label, but I guess with a crayon it doesn't count.
8. When and where is your gig taking place?
The infamous Fu/Zen is where it's at. 30th of July will be the date where happiness becomes even happier.
9. What is the fAR qUITS philosophy?
To make ridiculous an understatement.
10. Anything else you want to tell us that we don’t already know?
A wenus is the skin that dangles off the elbow.
Time July 30 at 7:00pm - Saturday at 12:30am
Location Studio
340 Karangahape Road
Auckland, New Zealand
Suburban Heat & Plus One Present...
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CONTRAST
-Voted NZ's #1 All Ages Event-
http://www.contrastallages.com/
Friday, 30th July, 2010
Club: Studio
*3 Levels / *5 Zones / *Upgraded Sound & Lighting / *Superior Production / *Live Entertainment + More
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CONTRAST : SET TIMES
MAIN ROOM
7- Ear Candy
8- AlexQ
9 - Dan Aux
10 - TOM PIPER
11 - Daniel Farley
HIP HOP ROOM
7- Subsero
7:45 - Jassal B
8:30 - Stil Kronik
9:15 - Lenium
10:15 - Katana
11:15 - Momentus
hosted by MC AJ
INFEKTED ROOM
7- Bassinjekted
7.45 - Reggie A
8.:30 - Ryder
9:15 - Kahu vs Jimmy
10:15 - J-fektious
11 - Bassinjekted
11:30 - Joe Blair
DUB STEP / DNB ROOM
7 - Ashmo Peters (Comp Winner)
7:45 - Joe B vs. Corey K
8:30 - James Wildon
9:15 - Matsta vs. Diinch
10 - Danny G
10:45 - Jeremy Illes
11:15 - Quinn Miller vs Intercept
hosted by MC PSYK
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CONTAST 30th July is going to be one very memorable and special night, celebrating its 1st Birthday, CONTRAST in a short space of time has achieved many amazing feats never seen before in NZ All Ages history.
As a token of appreciation of your support and to give you all something to really remember, this CONTRAST features an even more powerful lineup of international + the best of local Djs. There will be a huge upgrade in production, lighting and setup + plenty of giveaways on the night from Mix Cd's, clothing, event tickets and whatever else we can get our hands on!
One night you want to have locked on your calendar. Most importantly get your tickets early to avoid missing out!
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TICKET INFO:
Earlybirds - $19 (No Bar Credit) - SOLD OUT
1st Release - $24 (Includes $5 Bar Credit) - ON SALE NOW
V.I.P - $35 - ON SALE NOW
*Exclusive - Email: info@contrastallages.com - Subject: 'VIP Tickets'
Tickets Available From:
iTICKET
http://www.iticketexpress.co.nz/events/2010/jul/contrast-all-ages-extravaganza-1st-birthday/
SUPRE
Takapuna, Henderson, Newmarket, Sylvia Park, Queen St
BLING
Albany, Manukau
ROUTE66
Newmarket
REAL GROOVY
Queen St
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TOM PIPER
http://www.myspace.com/djtompiper
One word to describe Tom Piper: FRESH!
Undoubtedly one of the hottest and freshest Producer/DJ of 2010. Tom Piper is set to wreck havoc in the main room at Contrast!
Here's a a little teaser to the freshness.. Prepare yourself!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAkeBWVFar8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CIpb-n5bZg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjZkq4UVuzI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9hB8ui_4uo
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Special thanks to:
SUPRE
http://www.supre.co.nz/
BLING
http://www.blingnz.co.nz/
GOODWATER
http://www.goodwater.org.nz/
RED BULL
http://www.redbull.co.nz/
BIGGIE
http://www.biggie.co.nz/
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For more info on the event, tickets or to become an 'Official Rep' -
Email: info@contrastallages.com
http://www.youtube.com/suburbanheattv
http://www.twitter.com/suburbanheat
Thank you from the team at,
Torque Promotions & Figure8 Promotions
Time July 24 at 10:00pm - July 25 at 5:00am
Location Cassette Nine, Vulcan Lane
SICK DISCO Saturdays @ Cassette Number Nine
Cassette Nine is where its at freakymommas as we launch round two of ANIMALS, with DJs playing the latest megaboomboom music like 2step, hiphouse, baltimoredrunk, UK Funkytropobass, 90s gangster-rap, breakingbeat, minimal jungle and other awesome music which doesn't even come out on the blogs till next week. ANIMALS is like that house party you got thrown out of last weekend, but with a much better PA system, awesome drinks and like minded animals in people costumes.
This time round after bringin the super party vibes to Cassette in may with almost 400 attending we welcome GREG CHURCHILL - there's not many places this man hasn't smashed apart yet with upfront breaks and 4x4 exclusives and dancefloor faves, so here's your chance to catch him at C9 for the very first time. Not content to sit on one of NZ's most popular dj's, we also have signed up the talents of Minuit's premier beatmaker FUNKNSLOCUTS. If you've seen Minuit on the festival circuit over summer this guy is where those smashing beats come from, and now he's joining Randomplay, Dalai and Defcon1 in some multigenre party action! Wear your gettin-lucky pants - it's time to take Monday off!
Special Guests:
Greg Churchill (Debut Cassette Nine Set!)
Funknslocuts (Minuit beatmaker)
Hosts:
Dalai
Randomplay
Defcon1
Greg Churchill Beatport:
http://tinyurl.com/BPGregChurchill
Funknslocuts Beatport:
http://tinyurl.com/BPFunknslocuts
COSTUME MAGIC DISCOUNT:
Mention you're renting a costume especially for ANIMALS @ Cassette Nine and you'll receive 20% OFF hireage of costumes at Costume Magic! Have gander here:
