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Friday 24, September at 11:00pm – Saturday 25, September at 6:00am
The Bacco Room 53 Nelson Street Auckland, New Zealand
The Turnaround is very pleased to host special guests from Japan's Jazzy Sport label - DJ Mitsu the Beats alongside Taro ‘Wassupski’ Kesen with a live PA spearheaded by Julien Dyne with Riki Gooch and Parks. Not forgetting the holy trinity of Manuel Bundy, Submariner & Cian.
Presented by Mini in association with Tiger Translate.
Special thanks to Asia:NZ Foundation, 95Bfm, iko iko, Huffer, Workshop Denim, Planet Groove, Jazzy Sport & Red Bull Studio.
Upfm 107.5 - Fatcat Radio - Bill Gray (Photographer)
Hi peeps!
I was interviewed this afternoon on UPFM 107.5, by Matt Groves and David Lusion, about my photography. I still can’t figure out why anybody would want to talk to me about it as I don’t really see it as anything particularly special. However, they asked and I happily consented to do the interview.
I was nervous as this was my very first time ever doing an interview on national radio. However, Matt and David immediately put me at ease with their fun loving style.
As soon as I get the audio I’ll embed it here for those of you that may have missed my 15 minutes of fame. Please enjoy the interview - I hope I didn't mumble too much - and a few photos I took while I was in UPFM’s studio and office.
Bulletproof Music & BE Club presents BANGERS & MASH
Friday, September 17 at 11:00pm - September 18 at 6:00am
Be Club 8 COMMERCE STREET Auckland, New Zealand
Thats right folks! Jay Bulletproof is turning 21(again) and to celebrate, were kicking off Bulletproof music & Be Clubs new Bi Monthly Dubstep event "BANGERS & MASH".
Showcasing the cream of Aotearoas Dubstep, Gryme & UK Funky producers & selectors, BANGERS & MASH is set to be an all out bass assault pon' your senses, Transmitted by one of the best club sound systems in the country. BANGERS & MASH promises to have you raving all night long to the sounds of THE very freshest local and international dubplates delivered live and direct by NZ's heavyweights!
Tune into "The Subsessions with Bulletproof" on GeorgeFM 10pm Wednesday nights straight after SILK CUTS on 96.6fm or www.georgefm.co.nz for weekly double pass giveaways, and arrive early to BANGERS & MASH and you could score yourself an exclusive free signed copy of the TOP40 Bulletproof LP "Soundtrack To Forever".
LINE UP:
Hosted By: NZ's Leading Dubstep/Gryme MC: RUGGED TEKNIQUES
Selectors: BULLETPROOF JASON HOWSON GRIND OOGUN TOMMY FLOWERS
Proud Mary w/Street Chant/Cat Venom/MtronBomb/VISTOREY/Tom Tom/Dyson
Friday, September 17 at 9:00pm - September 18 at 12:00am
4:20, 373 K'RD, Newton, Auckland
More Info Proud Mary is back with her fourth installment presenting Street Chant with Cat Venom, Mtron Bomb, VISTOREY, Tom Tom and Dyson on Friday 17th September, 4:20 K’rd, Auckland.
Street Chant has toured New Zealand with their spiritual antecedents The 3Ds, and were hand-picked to play around Australia with The Dead Weather, while watching every song they released top the b.Net charts.
Street Chant is signed to Arch Hill records - home to their predecessors (The Clean) and their brothers (fellow travellers Surf City, who they’ve shared stages and beers with). Their debut album Means was recorded by legendary producer Bob Frisbee (Shaft, Nothing at All) in 2009, and was released in New Zealand on August 10 ahead of two national tours and a trip to the United States in October.
Cat Venom keep with the punk ideals of old; take something, mess it up, deliver it without caring who cares. In this case, taking the gothic elements (nee: personal loves) of Bauhaus and The Cure but melding it with shades of Robots In Disguise and the devil-may-care attitudes of strong female artists of a bygone age – Lydia Lunch, Exene Cervenka and Siouxie Sioux
Mtron has been a radio and club DJ for years playing alongside some of the finest musical talent from around the globe including Audion, DJ Sega, Yukesk, !!!, Bag Raiders, The Teenagers, Ajax, Villains, Horse Meat Disco, Slap'n'Dash and Ladyhawke.
VISTOREY has been fluttering about the airwaves and local hot spots for the last few years. Just like the urban description, VISTOREY will have you forgo all sleep to spend time with her. Expect girl Pop meets Punk Rock fused together with Italo Disco.
DJ TOM TOM and DYSON are back with the music simply described as perfection. It's Dyson's birthday too so we are making this night extra special.
Proud Mary is a club night for people who enjoy fresh, exciting, pumping tunes. Expect a showcase of some of Australasia's hottest musical talent with people from all walks of life.
Leave your hang ups at the door…Proud Mary’s here for the night.
Regrooved NZ feat Qdup Foundation (USA) & Rephrase (AUS)
Saturday, September 11 at 10:00pm – Sunday, September 12 at 6:00am
Toto's Bacco and Montechristo Rooms
Regrooved is fast becoming one of the most popular and truly worldwide events smashing shows in the UK, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Ibiza, Australia, and now New Zealand. Regrooved's unmistakable infectious fresh funky sound makes for one of the best vibed parties on the worlds event calendar. Expect to hear a mash up Nu Funk, Hip Hop, Disco, Breaks, Dubstep, House, and Funky Drum & Bass, topped off with the elements of turntablism.
If you missed the massive opening party in April, come and be a part of what everyone is talking about. Along with internationals Qdup Foundation (USA) and Rephrase (AUS), lets not forget the locals who have had international exposure, with Normski (East Recs/Rudebwoy Soundsystem/Punchout Canada), Funk Ferret (Booty Pirates), Cool Hand Luke (dj behind the hugely successful HipHopera mixes & supported the likes of De La Soul and Public enemy in Australia), T Rice, Randomplay and Adam O in support. Mic control from Mikey Rockwell, who's skills have been refined in both the studio and the live arena.
GOODGROOVE RECORDS UK PRESENTS REGROOVED NEW ZEALAND
International Guests
QDup Foundation (USA/QDup Records) Rephrase (Sydney/Goodgroove)
Supported by slamming sets from
Funk Ferret (Booty Pirates Records/Budabeats) Normski (PunchOut Canada/East Records/Rudebwoy Soundsystem) Cool Hand Luke Randomplay Adam O T Rice Dj Alias Oogun Hosted by your MC Mikey Rockwell
Friday, September 10 at 10:00pm – Saturday, September 11 at 7:00am
Ink/Coherent K'rd
September is the month to celebrate your birthday if you are a Virgo. If you were born a Virgo, you can almost guarantee that you are the product of Christmas or New Years Tom Foolery. Luckily for us, many parents of the top DJs in Auckland were rolling in the hay during the Christmas Holidays.
This year we are celebrating the Virgo birthday party at Ink and Coherent on K'rd in Auckland. Some of Auckland's top talents will be performing on the night. Regardless of if you are a Virgo, this night is not to be missed.
Line Up:
Tokyo Street Gang (DJ Set) - This is a new performance from a New Zealand favorite. Jay Pots from Bulletproof will be performing under his new moniker. If you haven't scoped his newest videos on Myspace, have a look:
Dick Johnson - He is a dope ass British import who now rules the local scene. He has just started a new label called Neat Recordings, an offshoot of the classic label Paper from the late 90's to mid 2000's. Scope out one of his new tunes below:
Thomas Sahs - This is my party. You may know me from my house music days with Public Access, my brief stint in a my band Honey Claws, or my obnoxious American accent on BFM's Crunkbox show. Regardless, I will have a batch of extraordinary music to deliver live via the Junkbox 3.0. Check out some of the new stuff I have been working on:
Tim Richards - Tim has a myriad of new productions coming out on labels such as: Grindhouse, Curfew and Deib Audio. He is multi talented on the decks as well. He also played at one of my favorite clubs in San Francisco with my homeboy Sascha from Houston. Scope out his Myspace page for updates on his latest work:
Dj Philippa - She is perhaps the most prolific female DJ in New Zealand. She is also a hell of a house dj. You can actually learn how to mix from her at MAINZ or by listening to her show on George. Scope out her interview on Biggie.co.nz:
Jamie D (Jores) - Originally from South Africa, Jamie is an up and coming talent. He has releases coming out on llegal Cargo Records, Lot 49, Greencote Records, Brain Kat Records, HuHu Music and more to come! Scope out his jams:
Amy B - She just got back from rocking it in Vancouver, one of my favorite cities. Many say it is a lot like Auckland. She now works at George as the events manager and is back on the scene.
Brad Cree - Brad is an old school player who can be found at Mix Foundation on High Street. He can rock the party for shizzle!
Saturday, 4 September 8:00pm – Sunday, 5 September
Khuja Lounge
Auckland bad boys THE ARC are on the Queen Street leg of their Auckland tour and bringing the heat to Khuja this Saturday night.
Joining with them will be a set F IN MATH the new project from Mint Chicks member Mike Logie
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Arc are a DJ MC collective consisting of DJs Paydirt, Scratch 22 and MC Legal Money Mike. Simply unmatchable as party DJs in Auckland, these guys take their myriad of influences and mesh them together to create one of the best parties around.
F in Math is Mint Chicks member Michael Logie playing bass guitar to sequenced synth and drum machine, and sings through a pitch shifter that sounds like a vocoder.
Friday, 3 September at 10:00pm – Saturday, 4 September at 3:00am
Location Juice Bar (Auckland) Windsor Castle, 144 Parnell Rd Auckland, New Zealand
Juice Bar presents SpringMIX Friday 3 September
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BrazilBeat Sound System DJ Tania M and special guests
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Spring... New beginnings... new life! Celebrate the advent of the brighter seasons with a night of riveting talent at Juice Bar!
A sonic MIX featuring the seductively cool blend of funky vocal house and electro from top female DJ TANIA M. Finishing with genre-defying electronic band BRAZILBEAT SOUND SYSTEM, featuring live percussion by Nego Beto, special guest Andrew Cook a.k.a. Exile on sax and more.
Thursday, September 2 at 10:00pm – Friday, September 3 at 5:00am
Be. Club 8 Commerce St Auckland, New Zealand
SHOWTEC presents D.I.M. (Germany / Boys Noize Records)
With Support From:
• Dick Johnson • Angela Fisken • Sam Hill • Mark Emerson • Steve Oxton
D.I.M. is back with this new party monster!
After Beatports #1 single “Is You” and several profile remixes for Depeche Mode, Chromeo, The Presets, Tiga or Midfield General the mysterious producer from Germany sat together with his friend TAI to deliver the big time bassline tech-banger “Lyposuct” - a track to be sure to destroy any dance floor, HIT!
Currently D.I.M. is working on his debut album which is planned to be released in 2010!
DJ Scratch 22 (l) and Legal Money Mike (r) of The ARC.
F in Math (Mint Chicks member Michael Logie).
Kfm DJ Shana Cameron (l) and Carlos (r).
Kylee Kenward (r) and friend.
Elton John - Benny and the Jets by F in Math
Saturday, 4 September 8:00pm – Sunday, 5 September
Khuja Lounge
Auckland bad boys THE ARC are on the Queen Street leg of their Auckland tour and bringing the heat to Khuja this Saturday night.
Joining with them will be a set F IN MATH the new project from Mint Chicks member Mike Logie
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Arc are a DJ MC collective consisting of DJs Paydirt, Scratch 22 and MC Legal Money Mike. Simply unmatchable as party DJs in Auckland, these guys take their myriad of influences and mesh them together to create one of the best parties around.
F in Math is Mint Chicks member Michael Logie playing bass guitar to sequenced synth and drum machine, and sings through a pitch shifter that sounds like a vocoder.
DJ Mara Weiss (l) and percussionist Nego Beto (r) of BrazilBeat Sound System.
DJ Tania M (l) and Nego Beto (r).
Saxophonist Andrew Cook a.k.a. Exile
BrazilBeat Sound System - Gold Coast
Friday, 3 September at 10:00pm – Saturday, 4 September at 3:00am
Location Juice Bar (Auckland) Windsor Castle, 144 Parnell Rd Auckland, New Zealand
Juice Bar presents SpringMIX Friday 3 September
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BrazilBeat Sound System DJ Tania M Helen Corry acoustic (Blackbird) and special guests
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Spring... New beginnings... new life! Celebrate the advent of the brighter seasons with a night of riveting talent at Juice Bar!
A sonic MIX opening with the celestial voice and sharp lyrics of singer HELEN CORRY. Followed by the seductively cool blend of funky vocal house and electro from top female DJ TANIA M. Finishing with genre-defying electronic band BRAZILBEAT SOUND SYSTEM, featuring live percussion by Nego Beto, special guest Andrew Cook a.k.a. Exile on sax and more.
D.I.M. (r) and Scarlett Mcgrath (l) Ben Polkinghorne (l) and Jared Kristensen (r) Sam Hill
D.I.M - Is You (Enjoy Me remix)
Time Thursday, September 2 at 10:00pm – Friday, September 3 at 5:00am
Location Be. Club 8 Commerce St Auckland, New Zealand
SHOWTEC presents
--------------------- D.I.M. (Germany / Boys Noize Records) --------------------- at Be. Club
With Support From:
• Dick Johnson • Angela Fisken • Sam Hill • Mark Emerson • Steve Oxton
D.I.M. is back with this new party monster!
After Beatports no#1 single “Is You” and several profile remixes for Depeche Mode, Chromeo, The Presets, Tiga or Midfield General the mysterious producer from Germany sat together with his friend TAI to deliver the big time bassline tech-banger “Lyposuct” - a track to be sure to destroy any dancefloor, HIT!
Currently D.I.M. is working on his debut album which is planned to be released in 2010!
These are just a few pix I took after the The Only gig. The time period they cover is from around 04:00 to approximately 14:00!
Some friends, both old and new, and I decided to have our own afterparty at various clubs around the city and we eventually wound up in someone’s hotel room.
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.
DJ Mara Weiss (l) and percussionist Nego Beto (r) of BrazilBeat Sound System.
DJ Tania M (l) and Nego Beto (r).
Saxophonist Andrew Cook a.k.a. Exile
D.I.M. (r) and Scarlett Mcgrath (l)
Ben Polkinghorne (l) and Jared Kristensen (r)
Sam Hill