Ghettozoid (UK) @ 4:20 Video!

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Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/fp7VLq

PROPA x ONE4HO Pres.
Ghettozoid (UK)
5 March @ 420, K Road
Auckland

Koha Donation on the Door

All funds will go towards the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund

a night of UK Bass, Ghettotek, Juke, Dubstep, Techno and buckwild shenanigans featuring:

Ghettozoid (UK)

Ghettozoid is not only a creative force in her own right, she is also the brainchild, the mindbirth, and the biosludge of Bristol, UK’s Sophie Ruston Recently the wind of fate have blown a mighty blow that sent her sails to the sultry shores of Germany’s crown jewel, Berlin, where she currently is entrenched in a Euro-dream: Running her One4Ho imprint with label partner Mai Harper and producing tracks and collaborating with engineers such as Wizard and ginger dream boat, Ginz.

But lets look back to 2009. Yes lets glance back at the past before we try in vain to keep up with her vicious and violent thrusts into a future brighter than the brightest platinum.

Now the dawning of the Ghettozoid future: Early 2010 will see a tour of America as Bubbz’s tour DJ, hitting up SXSW, NYC and MWMC the launch of her One4Ho imprint, with the release of her own Power-Riddim “Seeking” feat the vocal magic of Yolanda with remixes from Blue Daisy and Teknoist. Farther on into positive chronology we can begin to glimpse the hourglass outline of collaborations and Platinum Hits from an all star cast of Platinum hit-making stars. (Did we mention the word Platinum enough yet?)

Ghettozoid puts the Robo back into Robotronic Boogaloo and puts the Ghetto back into Postindustrial-Ghettowarfare. In her spare time she is attempting to modify an 808 in order to make it sexually compatible with her Zoid and hopes to vocode the result.

Kevin Griffiths (UK) @ Coherent Video!

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Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/gdRWqN

A little about Kevin Griffiths: Tsuba Records is Kevin's label and one of his great passions. Launched in Jan 2006 Tsuba is now firmly established as one of the UK's leading imprints releasing deep, sexy underground house music. Its the second most charted UK label on RA. .... I've been a DJ for more than 10 years and play all over....Watergate, Fabric, Lost Baggage in Sydney, Zouk in Singapore, Snatch in Miami, City Hall in Barcelona and for Mandarine Crew in Mexico City. Kevin came out to Australia last year and enjoyed his tour so much he thought he would come back for 4 weeks this year to get amongst it in Aussie and lucky us extended his visit to come to Auckland NZ.

With Last Minute Events providing the entertainment he will surely be in for a wicked gig down in the Subterranean bunker that is Coherent. With B.P.M Live on perc + Full decor, Lighting and a smoke machine set up, this party is going be loose.

CAVE PEOPLE DRESS LESS THEME
Means dress up in those leopard skin bikinis, Get your feral West undies out , Find your Flintstone wigs , mud , scruffy the hair, daub yourselves with war paint , bring sticks and old wooden paddles or anything related

Ghettozoid (UK) @ 4:20!

Ghettozoid (UK) @ 4:20 Video @ http://bit.ly/fpdenp

PROPA x ONE4HO Pres.
Ghettozoid (UK)
5 March @ 420, K Road
Auckland

Koha Donation on the Door

All funds will go towards the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund

a night of UK Bass, Ghettotek, Juke, Dubstep, Techno and buckwild shenanigans featuring:

Ghettozoid (UK)

Ghettozoid is not only a creative force in her own right, she is also the brainchild, the mindbirth, and the biosludge of Bristol, UK’s Sophie Ruston Recently the wind of fate have blown a mighty blow that sent her sails to the sultry shores of Germany’s crown jewel, Berlin, where she currently is entrenched in a Euro-dream: Running her One4Ho imprint with label partner Mai Harper and producing tracks and collaborating with engineers such as Wizard and ginger dream boat, Ginz.

But lets look back to 2009. Yes lets glance back at the past before we try in vain to keep up with her vicious and violent thrusts into a future brighter than the brightest platinum.

Now the dawning of the Ghettozoid future: Early 2010 will see a tour of America as Bubbz’s tour DJ, hitting up SXSW, NYC and MWMC the launch of her One4Ho imprint, with the release of her own Power-Riddim “Seeking” feat the vocal magic of Yolanda with remixes from Blue Daisy and Teknoist. Farther on into positive chronology we can begin to glimpse the hourglass outline of collaborations and Platinum Hits from an all star cast of Platinum hit-making stars. (Did we mention the word Platinum enough yet?)

Ghettozoid puts the Robo back into Robotronic Boogaloo and puts the Ghetto back into Postindustrial-Ghettowarfare. In her spare time she is attempting to modify an 808 in order to make it sexually compatible with her Zoid and hopes to vocode the result.

Bulletproof & Truth (NZ) @ Ink/Coherent!

Truth - Stranger than Fiction (Mix for Samurai FM)

This Friday we're hitting it with some of NZ's finest for our signature club night Smile! You're InkCoherent.

This edition brings you two of NZs leading dubstep dj's Bulletproof & Truth with ample support from Incognito & Package.

There'll be $6 house drinks until midnight and we'll only sting you a cool $10 til then as well

Coherent
Bulletproof
Truth
Incognito
Package

Ink
Greg Churchill
Angela Fisken
Philippa
Ange

It's Ange's last night with us as well before she heads over the ditch so come down and have a last good bye with her!

Kevin Griffiths (UK) @ Coherent!

Kevin Griffiths - Cantona Kung Fu

Kevin Griffiths (UK) @ Coherent Video! http://bit.ly/fCtj8d

A little about Kevin Griffiths: Tsuba Records is Kevin's label and one of his great passions. Launched in Jan 2006 Tsuba is now firmly established as one of the UK's leading imprints releasing deep, sexy underground house music. Its the second most charted UK label on RA. .... I've been a DJ for more than 10 years and play all over....Watergate, Fabric, Lost Baggage in Sydney, Zouk in Singapore, Snatch in Miami, City Hall in Barcelona and for Mandarine Crew in Mexico City. Kevin came out to Australia last year and enjoyed his tour so much he thought he would come back for 4 weeks this year to get amongst it in Aussie and lucky us extended his visit to come to Auckland NZ.

With Last Minute Events providing the entertainment he will surely be in for a wicked gig down in the Subterranean bunker that is Coherent. With B.P.M Live on perc + Full decor, Lighting and a smoke machine set up, this party is going be loose.

CAVE PEOPLE DRESS LESS THEME
Means dress up in those leopard skin bikinis, Get your feral West undies out , Find your Flintstone wigs , mud , scruffy the hair, daub yourselves with war paint , bring sticks and old wooden paddles or anything related

Metals (AU) Live @ Cassette #9!

Metals - Get Yourself A Gun

Metals (AU) Live @ Cassette #9 Video! http://bit.ly/hDOyYq

MUM of Auckland’s Cassette Nine, is proud to present the New Zealand debut appearance of the Australian genre bending dance rock duo- METALS.

METALS is Christopher Coe and Candice Butler.

Chris is a Melbourne based producer/writer/DJ who has been composing, performing and releasing recordings under the Digital Primate moniker for several years now. His most recent release "Keep Calm and Carry On" was mixed by The Mad Professor.

Raised in South Australia, Candice was a published poet at age 11 and grew up on stage and TV, performing as a dancer and actor throughout her childhood.

Finding her heart in hip-hop and neo- soul, she performed with local musicians and by chance came to the attention of Professor Griff of Public Enemy and was invited to perform live with them during their Australian tour. This led to an invitation to record her first demo in Atlanta, produced by Professor Griff himself. Candice jumped at the chance, fully immersing herself in the ALT hip-hop and soul scenes and traveling with Griff and Public Enemy in the US.

On returning to Australia, Candice made Melbourne home and began singing and working on many diverse music projects from rock to house, techno to deep funk. After being spotted MCing at an all female hip hop event in Melbourne, Candice was linked up with Digital Primate. The two then decided to write and record.

Shit happened.

Tricky (UK) Live @ Power Station

Tricky - Feed Me

TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) Puppy Toy Live @ Power Station Video http://bit.ly/fIOFIa

Tricky (UK) Ghetto Stars Live @ Power Station Video http://bit.ly/ej4REG

Tricky (UK) Really Real Live @ Power Station Video http://bit.ly/e9o4CN

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

Tricky (UK) Really Real Live @ Power Station Video

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TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) @ Power Station Preview Pix @ http://bit.ly/frkrQx

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

Tricky (UK) Ghetto Stars Live @ Power Station Video

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TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) @ Power Station Preview Pix @ http://bit.ly/frkrQx

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

Tricky (UK) Puppy Toy Live @ Power Station Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) @ Power Station Preview Pix @ http://bit.ly/frkrQx

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

DZ (CA) @ Zen!

DZ - Faze2Agency Promo Mix (Jan 2011)

DZ (CA) @ Zen Video http://bit.ly/gojJVQ

Zen
17 Albert Street, Auckland City
Auckland, New Zealand

On Saturday February 19th, Hektic Promotions and Zen is proud to present DJ and producer 'DZ' all the way from North America, dropping the filthiest and grimiest dubstep for all you true dubheads!

The North American bass dub slinger DZ is no stranger to dance floors worldwide with his tunes being played by the likes of Rusko, Diplo, Herve, the Crookers, MRK1, Hank Shocklee and Starkey, and hundreds of up and coming DJ's around the globe. Definitely among the most influential and widely recognized dubstep artists out there . DZ has made his name with an almost robot-like consistency of quality productions and releases on a variety of labels internationally, as well as higher profile remixes for the likes of Jokers of the Scene, The Crookers , Wu-tang Clan, Major Lazer and Gucci Mane.

Local support:

-Daniel Farley
-Sean Lyons
-Mitch Lowe
-Sam Raines

DZ (CA) @ Zen Video

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DZ (CA) @ Zen! Pix @ http://bit.ly/fXo6RY

Zen
17 Albert Street, Auckland City
Auckland, New Zealand

On Saturday February 19th, Hektic Promotions and Zen is proud to present DJ and producer 'DZ' all the way from North America, dropping the filthiest and grimiest dubstep for all you true dubheads!

The North American bass dub slinger DZ is no stranger to dance floors worldwide with his tunes being played by the likes of Rusko, Diplo, Herve, the Crookers, MRK1, Hank Shocklee and Starkey, and hundreds of up and coming DJ's around the globe. Definitely among the most influential and widely recognized dubstep artists out there . DZ has made his name with an almost robot-like consistency of quality productions and releases on a variety of labels internationally, as well as higher profile remixes for the likes of Jokers of the Scene, The Crookers , Wu-tang Clan, Major Lazer and Gucci Mane.

Local support:

-Daniel Farley
-Sean Lyons
-Mitch Lowe
-Sam Raines

Roska (UK) @ Be Club

Roska - Mary Anne Hobbs BBC Radio1 March 2010

For the first time in New Zealand..

! ROSKA !

Roska (UK) @ Be Club Video http://bit.ly/hbA6vN

Direct from the UK...

Friday 18th February

@ The fully refurbished BE CLUB

The man shaping the future sound of garage and house takes to the helm of the booth and the Be Club system for a night of some of the freshest and most upfront tunes heard in this country!

with support from:

Jason Howson
Tommy Flowers
Chaos In The CBD
Daniel Farley
Beat Mafia
MikeE

& hosted by Dapht-One

Roska (UK) @ Be Club Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Roska (UK) @ Be Club Pix @ http://bit.ly/fFoBcE

For the first time in New Zealand..

! ROSKA !

Direct from the UK...

Friday 18th February

@ The fully refurbished BE CLUB

The man shaping the future sound of garage and house takes to the helm of the booth and the Be Club system for a night of some of the freshest and most upfront tunes heard in this country!

with support from:

Jason Howson
Tommy Flowers
Chaos In The CBD
Daniel Farley
Beat Mafia
MikeE

& hosted by Dapht-One

Fort Knox Five (USA) & JStar (UK) @ 1885

Fort Knox Five - DC's Finest Remint

Fort Knox Five DJ Set @ 1885 Video http://bit.ly/g3jUcT

The Regrooved crew are going all out this time to kick off 2011 - here's an artist we simply couldn't turn down. Alongside a second international we can't mention here, we bring you an act widely regarded the world's number one modern funk collective - FORT KNOX FIVE. Their list of collaborators, remixers and fans speaks for itself making them a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, with props from the likes of the legendary Afrika Bambaata, remixes for Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong and A Skillz&Krafty Kuts. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the midas touch for producing heavy hitting records. When Splore city finishes on Saturday night, there's only one place to be for your fix - 2 supreme internationals, and a huge local lineup at Auckland's newish plush venue over three levels, 1885 Britomart.

FORT KNOX FIVE (Washington DC, USA)
JSTAR (UK)
Normski
Cool Hand Luke
Bobby Brazuka
Adam O
Funk Ferret
Randomplay
R.I.A
Dave Boogie (Radio1, Dunedin)
Sambro
Dj Alias

Hosted by Mikey Rockwell

Fort Knox Five DJ Set @ 1885 Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/f8h228

The Regrooved crew are going all out this time to kick off 2011 - here's an artist we simply couldn't turn down. Alongside a second international we can't mention here, we bring you an act widely regarded the world's number one modern funk collective - FORT KNOX FIVE. Their list of collaborators, remixers and fans speaks for itself making them a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, with props from the likes of the legendary Afrika Bambaata, remixes for Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong and A Skillz&Krafty Kuts. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the Midas touch for producing heavy hitting records. When Splore city finishes on Saturday night, there's only one place to be for your fix - 2 supreme internationals, and a huge local lineup at Auckland's newish plush venue over three levels, 1885 Britomart.

FORT KNOX FIVE (Washington DC, USA)
JSTAR (UK)
Normski
Cool Hand Luke
Bobby Brazuka
Adam O
Funk Ferret
Randomplay
R.I.A
Dave Boogie (Radio1, Dunedin)
Sambro
DJ Alias

Hosted by Mikey Rockwell

Concord Dawn (NZ) DJ Set @ Ink/Coherent Video

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Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/dG7CN0

Ink & Coherent are proud to bring you 2011's first installment of 'Smile You're Ink Coherent' with very special guests Concord Dawn, performing their only Auckland show this summer.

Friday 11th February
11pm
$10 before midnight

With support from:

Luke Walker
Greg Churchill
Angela Fisken
Aaron Pony Club
Package
Incognito
The Breakfast Club

Concord Dawn (NZ) DJ Set @ Ink/Coherent

Concord Dawn - This Is All There Is

Ink & Coherent are proud to bring you 2011's first installment of 'Smile You're Ink Coherent' with very special guests Concord Dawn, performing their only Auckland show this summer.

Friday 11th February
11pm
$10 before midnight

With support from:

Luke Walker
Greg Churchill
Angela Fisken
Aaron Pony Club
Package
Incognito
The Breakfast Club

NDA (NZ) Live @ Zen Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/dZHviB

★ BIG WEDNESDAY @ ZEN

Zen
17 Albert Street
Auckland, New Zealand

★ FEBRUARY 9TH
NDA (Wellington)
With support: Steve Durez, Mitch Lowe, Disko Stu & Sam Raines

NDA is very difficult to pigeon hole, if you ask him what his style is he would probably tell you, "It's upfront big room house, remixed anthems, electro, some beepy stuff with a bunch of live acapellas, loops, mash ups, live remixes and the odd kitchen sink."
You could also say he plays "big room, main floor destroying, roof raising, upfront, WTF was that track? house music"

NDA's tough, banging sound , A.D.D. energy and unique style is what he’s all about. His rock hard reputation, fresh sets and crazy good times skills (using his mixer and CDJS like a drum kit) have seen him blow up in 09 and gain respect from his DJ peers and fans alike. NDA is one of the best technically skilled DJs in NZ by far and regularly mentors up and coming DJs only too happy to give his time, he’s like mother Theresa!

Quality music, quality drinks and an awesome bunch of people makes Zen the best place to be on a Wednesday.

This event is run in conjunction with WAX'D in Fu! No where else can you get such amazing acts and drink specials on a Wednesday!

NDA (NZ) Live @ Zen

NDA presents - Oooga Booga - The Mix Up

NDA (NZ) Live @ Zen Video @ http://bit.ly/hJwwl0

★ BIG WEDNESDAY @ ZEN

Zen
17 Albert Street
Auckland, New Zealand

★ FEBRUARY 9TH
NDA (Wellington)
With support: Steve Durez, Mitch Lowe, Disko Stu & Sam Raines

NDA is very difficult to pigeon hole, if you ask him what his style is he would probably tell you, "It's upfront big room house, remixed anthems, electro, some beepy stuff with a bunch of live acapellas, loops, mash ups, live remixes and the odd kitchen sink."
You could also say he plays "big room, main floor destroying, roof raising, upfront, WTF was that track? house music"

NDA's tough, banging sound , A.D.D. energy and unique style is what he’s all about. His rock hard reputation, fresh sets and crazy good times skills (using his mixer and CDJS like a drum kit) have seen him blow up in 09 and gain respect from his DJ peers and fans alike. NDA is one of the best technically skilled DJs in NZ by far and regularly mentors up and coming DJs only too happy to give his time, he’s like mother Theresa!

Quality music, quality drinks and an awesome bunch of people makes Zen the best place to be on a Wednesday.

This event is run in conjunction with WAX'D in Fu! No where else can you get such amazing acts and drink specials on a Wednesday!

Dubstep Cup!

A-Sides (UK) @ Fu Bar

A-Sides -  Everything

A-Sides (UK) Live @ Fu Bar Video http://bit.ly/dO99K4

A-Sides (Jason Cambridge) a true veteran DJ,producer and engineer he has released over 500 tracks in his name making him one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum n bass. Over the course of his extensive career a sides has proved time again that he is a dnb legend, a-sides has produced tracks for metalheads,bingo,hospital,trueplayaz and innerground to name but a few and of course his own long standing label "eastside recordings". Reaching out with a sound that has a truly global appeal a sides is in demand across the globe and has a hectic schedule that takes him to the four corners of the rock we call home. now coming back for his yearly tour of nz he will be gracing the decks at the mighty FU bar a sides will bring the heat pon the decks supported by the cream of fullcirclepromotions crew, expect a diverse range of beat mixed by the legend himself that will take you on a journey thru dnb and make for a fantastic night!!

support from....

soul science
([-_-])
recall
tellez
KWRK
Keel
Taiko
zeb beal

A-Sides (UK) Live @ Fu Bar Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/gnCGNL

A-Sides (Jason Cambridge) a true veteran DJ,producer and engineer he has released over 500 tracks in his name making him one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum n bass. Over the course of his extensive career a sides has proved time again that he is a dnb legend, a-sides has produced tracks for metalheads,bingo,hospital,trueplayaz and innerground to name but a few and of course his own long standing label "eastside recordings". Reaching out with a sound that has a truly global appeal a sides is in demand across the globe and has a hectic schedule that takes him to the four corners of the rock we call home. now coming back for his yearly tour of nz he will be gracing the decks at the mighty FU bar a sides will bring the heat pon the decks supported by the cream of fullcirclepromotions crew, expect a diverse range of beat mixed by the legend himself that will take you on a journey thru dnb and make for a fantastic night!!

support from.... soul science ([-_-]) recall tellez KWRK Keel Taiko zeb beal

Apparently I’m a Garage MC now!

This video was posted on my Facebook page by a friend. Since I found it funny – he said he didn’t know I was an MC – I thought I’d post it here. I must admit I do see a similarity between my looks and those of MC Neat.

Benji B (UK) Live @ The Turnaround

Benji B – BBC Radio 1 show 25.11.2010

The Turnaround with special guest Benji B!

Benji B (UK) Live @ The Turnaround Video http://bit.ly/gLsXpj

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 6:00am

Bacco Room
53 Nelson St
Auckland, New Zealand

After rocking the hinges off when he last graced NZ for a 5 hour set in 2008, UK phenomenon Benji B is set to give 2011 a jump-start, with a certified Saturday night special at Bacco.

Known as a purveyor of the very best in underground styles, Benji wraps hip hop, garage, dubstep, soul, jazz, Detroit techno and all manner of future beat science, into a singular dancefloor journey. His monthly Deviation Sessions club nights are rated amongst London's very best, and have seen him hosting the likes of Moodymann, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Skream, the first London date of Flying Lotus and Dam Funk, as well as our own Electric Wire Hustle on their recent 2010 global jaunt. His keen patronage of EWH (Chaser was amongst his Top 10 of 2009) is not a one-off, he's been a long time discerning champion of kiwi sounds, pimping many of our finest Turnarounders to a wider audience, including Isaac Aesili, Recloose, Julien Dyne and more.

Benji B (UK) Live @ The Turnaround Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

The Turnaround with special guest Benji B!

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/gKtHnz

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 6:00am

Bacco Room
53 Nelson St
Auckland, New Zealand

After rocking the hinges off when he last graced NZ for a 5 hour set in 2008, UK phenomenon Benji B is set to give 2011 a jump-start, with a certified Saturday night special at Bacco.

Known as a purveyor of the very best in underground styles, Benji wraps hip hop, garage, dubstep, soul, jazz, Detroit techno and all manner of future beat science, into a singular dancefloor journey. His monthly Deviation Sessions club nights are rated amongst London's very best, and have seen him hosting the likes of Moodymann, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Skream, the first London date of Flying Lotus and Dam Funk, as well as our own Electric Wire Hustle on their recent 2010 global jaunt. His keen patronage of EWH (Chaser was amongst his Top 10 of 2009) is not a one-off, he's been a long time discerning champion of kiwi sounds, pimping many of our finest Turnarounders to a wider audience, including Isaac Aesili, Recloose, Julien Dyne and more.

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) Live @ Khuja Lounge

Fredericks Brown - What Lies Within

Fredericks Brown 'Out of the Rain' EP release

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) Live @ Khuja Lounge Video http://bit.ly/e7eiR2

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 1:00am

The Khuja Lounge
3/536 Queen Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Escaping snow drifts, Fredericks Brown is here for a dose of summer down under to proudly release their debut EP 'Out of the Rain'. Recorded in NYC at Bunker Studios, their first single is 'What Lies Within'...

Fredericks Brown has the electrifying Ms Deva Mahal at the microphone, saucy groove monster Steph 'Tipsy' Brown on keys (Opensouls) and suave Mikey Taylor on gat (The Black Seeds). Joining them on stage is the villainous pair of D 'Dirty' Mathiassen on drums and Chip Matthews Marika Hodgson on bass.

Luxuriate in an evening of undeniably delicious, earthy, sexy rock-steady grooves.

Be early --- dance with abandon...

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) Live @ Khuja Lounge Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) 'Out of the Rain' EP release

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/h4pU2Q

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 1:00am

The Khuja Lounge
3/536 Queen Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Escaping snow drifts, Fredericks Brown is here for a dose of summer down under to proudly release their debut EP 'Out of the Rain'. Recorded in NYC at Bunker Studios, their first single is 'What Lies Within'...

Fredericks Brown has the electrifying Ms Deva Mahal at the microphone, saucy groove monster Steph 'Tipsy' Brown on keys (Opensouls) and suave Mikey Taylor on gat (The Black Seeds). Joining them on stage is the villainous pair of D 'Dirty' Mathiassen on drums and Chip Matthews Marika Hodgson on bass.

Luxuriate in an evening of undeniably delicious, earthy, sexy rock-steady grooves.

Be early --- dance with abandon...

MayaVanya (HR) Live @ Cassette #9

MayaVanya - Panama! (MayaVanya Club Mix)

MayaVanya (HR) Live @ Cassette #9 Video http://bit.ly/eY7oi9

Maya and Vanya are a sister duo from Croatia, who have spent half of their life based in New Zealand, where they have been involved with music and spinning records, amongst other things.

Grew up listening to a wide array of music from Macchu Pitchu of the Andes, Gypsy Kings and Ladysmith Black Mambazo to The Beatles, Talking Heads and Rolling Stones. Gloria Gaynor to Larry Levan as well as funk and hip hop icons DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Bambaataa.

Their eclectic, fun sets and vast knowledge in music encompassing cross-cultural style, as well as great stage presence have made them become some of the most in-demand young DJs. Having a slightly different music taste from one another, put together they create a unique blend of music to get the dancefloor pumping. With their styles ranging from upfront House, Tech-house, Old School to the genres they are becoming ever so familiar for such as Tropical and Tribal House music mixed with Dub and Big Bass Lines. But their sound is unique and ever evolving!

Recent winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer DJ and DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate Next Generation DJs.

One Foundation Vol. 5 Wellington Special @ Rakinos

Richie Spice - Marijuana (Pon De Corner) Remix by Seb Forrest

ONE FOUNDATION VOL 5 WELLINGTON SPECIAL

Saturday, January 22 at 9:00pm - January 23 at 5:00am

WELLINGTON SPECIAL FEATURING ART OFFICIAL (NICEUP & NEWTOWN SOUND), ISRAEL STARR ( UP AND COMING EXTREME VOCAL TALENT, SON OF THE MIGHTY ASTERIX) AND FROM THE AUCKLAND MASSIVE REPRESENTING IS STINKY JIM AND DUBHEAD (BFM) , ORIGINAL PIONEERS OF REGGAE MUSIC IN NZ. ALONG SIDE ALL THE REGULARS ( IRON WILL, SILVA, JAH RED LION (CHILE), LOCKSTEADY AND SGT BENJI) WITH NEW COMMER DJ AZBO WITH A TWIST AT THE END .. THIS IS ANOTHER ABSOLUTE BANGER!!! SPREAD THE WORD!

Plastician (UK) Live @ 420

Dubstep LA Mixed by Plastician

★★PLASTICIAN (UK) - THIS FRIDAY!! ★★

Plastician (UK) Live at 420 Video @ http://bit.ly/hSaLaV

4:20 Night Club
373 Karangahape Road, Newton
Auckland, New Zealand

The FWD resident and Rinse FM veteran is known for his unique production style, which has seen him work with the likes of Lethal Bizzle, M.I.A., The Black Ghosts, JME, Skepta, Wiley, Kosheen and a whole host of other vocalists.

PLASTICIAN has played a massive role in the popularity of the dubstep genre thanks to his participation in the Rephlex Grime compilations, his primetime pirate radio shows and his own slot on BBC Radio 1 “In New DJs We Trust” . In addition to his worldwide DJ schedule, Plastician has released records on labels such as Rephlex Records, Soulja, ROAD, Slimzos, A.R.M.Y. and Southside Dubstars as well as running his own record label Terror-Rhythm.

Having been voted into the top 3 ‘best DJ” dubstep forum awards every year since it began, this man has played out to loving fans the world over and has an Australasian tour planned in early 2011!

MayaVanya (HR) Live @ Cassette #9 Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos from the night can be seen at http://bit.ly/ehpets

Maya and Vanya are a sister duo from Croatia, who have spent half of their life based in New Zealand, where they have been involved with music and spinning records, amongst other things.

Grew up listening to a wide array of music from Macchu Pitchu of the Andes, Gypsy Kings and Ladysmith Black Mambazo to The Beatles, Talking Heads and Rolling Stones. Gloria Gaynor to Larry Levan as well as funk and hip hop icons DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Bambaataa.

Their eclectic, fun sets and vast knowledge in music encompassing cross-cultural style, as well as great stage presence have made them become some of the most in-demand young DJs. Having a slightly different music taste from one another, put together they create a unique blend of music to get the dancefloor pumping. With their styles ranging from upfront House, Tech-house, Old School to the genres they are becoming ever so familiar for such as Tropical and Tribal House music mixed with Dub and Big Bass Lines. But their sound is unique and ever evolving!

Recent winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer DJ and DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate Next Generation DJs.

Plastician (UK) Live @ 420 Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos for the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/dKMqGH

★★PLASTICIAN (UK) - THIS FRIDAY!! ★★

4:20 Night Club
373 Karangahape Road, Newton
Auckland, New Zealand

The FWD resident and Rinse FM veteran is known for his unique production style, which has seen him work with the likes of Lethal Bizzle, M.I.A., The Black Ghosts, JME, Skepta, Wiley, Kosheen and a whole host of other vocalists.

PLASTICIAN has played a massive role in the popularity of the dubstep genre thanks to his participation in the Rephlex Grime compilations, his primetime pirate radio shows and his own slot on BBC Radio 1 "In New DJs We Trust" . In addition to his worldwide DJ schedule, Plastician has released records on labels such as Rephlex Records, Soulja, ROAD, Slimzos, A.R.M.Y. and Southside Dubstars as well as running his own record label Terror-Rhythm.

Having been voted into the top 3 'best DJ" dubstep forum awards every year since it began, this man has played out to loving fans the world over and has an Australasian tour planned in early 2011!

JStar (UK) at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar

Citizen Sound - Wa-Do-Dub (JStar Remix)

JSt*r at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar

JStar (UK) Live at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar Video @ http://bit.ly/fPORuc

JSTAR has struck gold with his blends of reggae instrumentals & hip-hop acapellas released on limited 7 inches. Having found their way into the bags and sets of every DJ worth their salt including Grandmaster Flash, Norman Jay, Francois K and the late great John Peel they have been causing a stir in clubs worldwide.

As well as these great mashups he has been kept busy remixing tunes for DJ Vadim, Madness, Sonny J, Ursula 1000, Black Grass, Kid Kanevil, Sola Rosa and more…

The remix kid is back in town to drop his latest mash-ups n tings pon the Auckalani massive. With support from Sandy Bay Social Club, Silva Emcee, Speakeasy, Rogan Josh and MC Arme and bass provided by the Rogan's ever-expanding sound system.

JStar (UK) Live at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos for the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/eibzdl

JSt*r at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar

JSTAR has struck gold with his blends of reggae instrumentals & hip-hop acapellas released on limited 7 inches. Having found their way into the bags and sets of every DJ worth their salt including Grandmaster Flash, Norman Jay, Francois K and the late great John Peel they have been causing a stir in clubs worldwide.

As well as these great mashups he has been kept busy remixing tunes for DJ Vadim, Madness, Sonny J, Ursula 1000, Black Grass, Kid Kanevil, Sola Rosa and more...

The remix kid is back in town to drop his latest mash-ups n tings pon the Auckalani massive. With support from Sandy Bay Social Club, Silva Emcee, Speakeasy, Rogan Josh and MC Arme and bass provided by the Rogan's ever-expanding sound system.

Public Enemy (USA) 'Fear of a Black Planet Tour' Backstage

Public Enemy - Fight the Power

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal “Fear of A Black Planet” album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY ‘FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET’ TOUR

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1W1s and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.

Shut ‘Em Down Live at Auckland Town Hall Video @ http://bit.ly/fhv9fB

Freestyle & Flava Flav Drum Solo Live at Auckland Town Hall Video @ http://bit.ly/hSWVCr

Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man Live at Auckland Town Hall Video @ http://bit.ly/iaxdqR

Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Exploding out of Long Island, New York in the early 1980s, their firebrand lyrical assault, the Bomb Squad’s innovative production techniques, and their unmistakable live performances give them a formidable reputation. They terrify the establishment, and have continued to blaze a trail over a twenty year period up until the present day.

Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Public Enemy 44th on its list of "The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and today they are more autonomous and as determined as ever, with no signs of slowing down.

Few hip-hop albums had the impact of Public Enemy’s 1990 Top 10 smash “Fear of a Black Planet.” It struck a chord with black and white alike, city dwellers and suburbanites, while spawning No. 1 singles that illustrated the yin and yang of the group . Flavor Flav’s humour and Chuck D’s rabble-rousing political consciousness is all done in the best tradition of black funk music.

Public Enemy will deliver more than hype and perform two limited capacity shows in New Zealand.

Public Enemy - Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man Live

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal "Fear of A Black Planet" album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' TOUR New Zealand

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.
Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Sorry about the sound. I was on stage near the monitors! ;)

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/g3imXx

Public Enemy - Freestyle/Flava Flav Drum Solo Live

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal "Fear of A Black Planet" album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' TOUR New Zealand

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.
Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Sorry about the sound. I was on stage near the monitors! ;)

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/g3imXx

Public Enemy – Shut ‘Em Down Live

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal "Fear of A Black Planet" album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' TOUR New Zealand

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.

Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Sorry about the sound. I was on stage near the monitors! ;)

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/g3imXx

Roaches, Flowers and Lights

Massive Attack - Angel

Different by Pentax starring 1 Snap Music!

 Screen capture from the Different by Pentax commercial starring 1 Snap Music!

The full commercial can be seen at Different by Pentax starring 1 Snap Music!

First Pentax-A 1:1.7 50mm Test Shots

The Smashing Pumpkins - Rhinoceros

Hi all,

A couple of hours ago, I was fortunate enough to obtain a SMC Pentax-A 1:1.7 50mm lens, that was part of a bundle of three vintage lenses I purchased for $85 (NZD). Yeah! I know! A bargain in anyone’s book!

While I haven’t had a chance to give it a full workout yet, above are a few tests I just conducted on it. It’s definitely a keeper! :)

Kind regards

Happy New Year 2011 – Auckland, New Zealand

Bass Kleph (AU) @ FuZen/Dropped Xmas Party

Bass Kleph - DJ Mix

A DROPPED party the last weekend before Christmas at the biggest club in New Zealand with one of Australia's best DJs and free entry if you're dressed as Santa.

Shit.

DROPPED went slightly overboard this year so join us as we kick 2010 in the cunt and wave hello to 2011!

What could be better than seeing a mob of wasted Santa's with a few Mrs. Claus' in tow? Bugger all, which is why if dressed in costume you will be allowed in for free before midnight. The door is capped at $10 the whole night for everyone else. Cheap. Go.

Local Support:

Dan Aux
Sam Hill
Daniel Farley
Nick Collings
Audio Harassment
Bent Serum
Jono Peters
Shane Aylett
Monkz
Mobility Scooter
Nick Sandford
Scott Yearbury

as for the man himself..

Since selling out Be seven months ago Bass Kleph has been crowned with having the highest selling dance song of 2010 with his remix of Shakedown. Out of like, the entire world. He has been busy touring the UK and USA, even popping in for a show in Kazakhstan where he ate horse. But most excitingly, he has added a drum machine to his set.

Cyantific (UK) @ The Carpark

Cyantific - Return of the Ghetto Blaster

★★ CYANTIFIC (UK) ★★ AUCKLAND CITY MISSION

Thursday, December 16 at 10:00pm - December 17 at 5:00am

The Carpark
1 Lower Hobson Street
Auckland, New Zealand

For the FOURTH consecutive year in a row PREMIUM are once again proud to present the Auckland City Mission Christmas Charity Event - featuring international drum and bass heavyweight CYANTIFIC direct from the UK!

★ Donation entry (clothes, food, toys, gold coin)
★ Cyantific (Hospital Records) direct from the UK
★ Audio-Visual Extravaganza with PREMIUM Heavy Weight Soundsystem
★ Auckland's best Drum & Bass and Dubstep DJs in support
★ More amazing special guests to be announced!

CYANTIFIC (HOSPITAL RECORDS) UK
Support from: MikeE, Pierce Barrett, Jeffro, Infinit and GRL (Aus)

Maseo/De La Soul (USA) DJ Set @ Sale Street Preview

De La Soul - Me, Myself & I (Drop)

Tuesday, December 21 at 9:00pm - December 22 at 5:00am

7 Sale St, Freemans Bay

Sale St is excited to present:

MASEO/DE LA SOUL DJ SET - The Gorillaz/De La Soul After Party!

Support from:

SCRATCH 22
THE TURNAROUND
(Manuel Bundy, Cian, Submariner)

"Vincent Mason is known all over the world for his role as DJ Maseo of the legendary Hip Hop group, De La Soul and his electrifying skills as a DJ. No one could have predicted that Maseo’s natural ability and immense talents on the turntable would enable him to travel the world and become a Hip Hop phenomenon.

Born and raised In Brooklyn, New York, Maseo’s interest in music emerged at the young age of six as he observed a family friend practicing on his DJ equipment. Maseo’s ambitious journey to stardom officially began when his mother gave him his very own set of turntables. Destined for success, Maseo dedicated all of his free time to mastering his craft by observing neighborhood DJs. Maseo made his first debut as a DJ, at the age of twelve. By the time Maseo reached high school his DJ skills were immeasurable.

During high school Maseo’s life would be forever changed as he and two of his high-school friends, Kelvin Mercer and David Jolicouer, formed one of the most highly respected and critically acclaimed rap groups, De La Soul. In 1989, the trio released their first album, 3 Feet High and Rising. De La Soul was an instant success and the album was certified platinum. Since their initial release, De La Soul has continued to play a prominent role in the music industry releasing six additional albums: De La Soul is Dead, Buhloone State of Mind, Stakes is High, AOI: Mosaic Thump and AOI: Bionix. During the course of their long-standing career, De La Soul have received Soul Train, MTV and Grammy award nominations. In addition to the many accolades they have received, De La Soul has been featured on numerous soundtracks including: Men in Black, Judgment Night and Dexter’s Lab"

Base FM 107.3 (NZ) Xmas Beat Bonanza

Kolab - Killin' Time

Saturday, December 11 at 10:00pm - December 12 at 5:30am

Monster Energy, FuZen Entertainment & BASE FM presents...

BASE FM XMAS BEAT BONANZA

Saturday 11th December @ FU

Base FM & FuZen combine forces to bring you over 30 acts across 2 rooms. Hip Hop, Dancehall, Dubstep, Drum & Bass.

Featuring Live sets from:
- SILVAA EMCEE & IRON WILL
- FJ (Jugglin') & MC HLATS (Yung Shottaz)
- KOLAB
- NOTHING TO NOBODY
- EDDIE NUMBERS
- MIKEY ROCKWELL

And DJ Sets from:
- GHOST (UK)
- TOMMY FLOWERS
- FUTURE ONE & TIMMY B
- KONJAH & ORIGINAL VIBE
- PROSPECT
- SOLLY
- THE MOVEMENT
- AVERAGE WHITE DJ

The BaseFM crew return to FuZen to celebrate another year of dope music, dope events, and dope radio! This years Xmas line-up brings together some of our favourite live groups, currently doing great things in the underground scene - DANCEHALL, REGGAE INFUSED HIPHOP, BOOM BAP HEAD-NODDING BEATS.

With 70+ DJs on rotation on the station every week we always looking at given some of our unsung heroes the chance to shine, and rock the crowd on a big soundsystem. Base FM selectors dropping HEAVY BASS, DUBWISE PRODUCTIONS, HIPHOP PARTY ROCKERS, MULTI-GENRE SELECTIONS.

Check out the BASE FM online: www.basefm.co.nz

Krafty Kuts (UK) @ FuZen

Krafty Kuts - Triple J Mix

Friday 10th December at Fu Bar & Zen

FuZen, Tag Promotions and YOUNIQ are excited to announce your chance to experience one of the world’s greatest DJs, KRAFTY KUTS.

Lauded in the UK, worshipped in New Zealand, acclaimed in America, where ever KRAFTY K spins he’s guaranteed to cause a commotion with his riotous skills. Joining KRAFTY KUTS are an array of New Zealand's finest breakbeat and dubstep practitioners.

Line Up:

Zen – Krafty Kuts, Defcon1, Karn Hall, Page 3, Far Quits (live) and Josh Smith

Fu Bar – (Dubstep/Dnb) – Jason Howson, Jacey, Fresh Prince and Jakx

L-VIS 1990 (UK) @ Be Club

L-VIS 1990 - United Groove

Friday, December 3 at 10:00pm - December 4 at 7:00am

L-VIS 1990 (MAD DECENT/NIGHT SLUGS/DIM MAK/UK)

OMG ! L-VIS 1990 !!! Cheap Thrills is extremely excited and proud to be bringing down THE HOTTEST act on this planet's Gutter House scene. UK Funky, Grime House, Dubstep, Garage Love, Ghetto Rave, and Jackin' Bass Rid dims are genres all at the feet of the prince of all cool kids - L-VIS 1990.

Presenting Night Slugs, Mad Decent, Dim Mac, Mistune, Ninja Tunes, Sound Pellegrino, Tress Cool, Hyper Bass, and the UP fuckin' K's new school export based in Paris. This super hot star has his heavy performances and futuristic productions gracing festivals and dance floors worldwide with a forward going vibe, re-defining booty grooves and trends that your going to slug step to. FunkyBooooom!!

DJ Lord (USA) @ Ultrabar Set #1

TRiLLBASS - Return of the TRiLLEST (2010 Summer Mix)

DJ LORD OF PUBLIC ENEMY & TRillBASS - Exclusive dubstep set!

Wednesday, November 24 at 9:00pm - November 25 at 2:30am

Ultrabar
911 F St NW
Washington, DC

3D Productions

Our 2 year anniversary party featuring:

DJ LORD OF PUBLIC ENEMY/TRiLLBASS - Exclusive dubstep set!
DJ ASSAULT
DANNY THE WILDCHILD
DEEKLINE
NUMBERNIN6
MESSINIAN - Live dubstep MC set!
FORT KNOX FIVE
IQMC
+
LOCALS!!!
SMALLS
PROXXY VS LANTERN
2-RIP
ENCRYPTION VS THROWDOWN
THE WETSTEPPERS
NYSUS
RX
THOMAS KIMSEY
DTL CONTRAVERSY
RENDER ONE
B-RICE
PICKILLZ
TWO BEANS
DJ GROM
DJ ZVI

Tiki Taane (NZ) Summer Time Video Shoot @ Piha

Hi all,

I had the pleasure of being involved in a video shoot, for a new Tiki Taane release, last Sunday over at Piha. And, above are a few shots I fired off very casually during the day.

Regarding the new release, which is due out very soon I hear, some of my photography may feature in the CD booklet. I’ll let you know as soon as I find out!

Kind regards

First Pentax K-r Red Test Shots

Hi all,

As some of you may already know, I ordered a new camera last week, and this morning it arrived.

After very thorough research, I decided on a Pentax K-r Red, with an 18 – 55 mm lens, as it represented the best value for money, and it’s stylish as hell – like me! ;)

I could have gone with the ubiquitous Canon’s and Nikon’s, that every other photographer around town seems to be lugging. However, those cameras just don’t excite me at all, and for the price range I was looking at, don’t offer the quality and value of the Pentax.

Above are a couple test shots I just fired off. They’re nothing special, just my usual post-processing tricks, and are from an untuned, as of yet, camera.

Give me a moment or two to wrap my head around the new camera, and I can promise you some of my wildest photography ever!

Kind regards