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MIX TAPE by DJ Katana
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time 10:00pm until 5:00am
NZ's finest Japanese DJ's RYUZO & KATANA combo is coming back!!
Saturday 21st January 2012, Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar
DJs: RYUZO & KATANA plus special guest BOBBY BRAZUKA
10pm till late, $10 door.
SICK BEATS & GOOD TIMES.
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Friday 20th of Jan from 10PM
THE ARC is back to create a night of the best music in town at Rakinos... the only party that matters is back for 2012.
Summer is on us and we bought a friend to celebrate, the man who needs no introduction, the legendary DJ and producer P-MONEY!
If you're looking for a venue packed with good people, rad music from Hendrix to Kendrick to Flocka to Talking Heads, come party with us Auckland!
$10 before midnight, $15 after ---> get there early, this event will sell out!
Great to have you back AK, we love you. Let's do this.
Shout out to Guy Brock for the hand painted Ferrari Boyz poster.
ARC all day!
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Odd Future - Radical
I popped into Rakinos on Friday night, to snap The ARC and P-Money, and lo and behold a couple of the guys from Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All were there!
They didn’t stay very long as they were probably tired. However, I did manage to fire off a few quick snaps of them.
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Anna Leevia presents wahwah.fm transmission #6
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00pm until Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 8:00am
THE LOVE MACHINE is a brand new night from Last Minute Events
Featuring
Miss ANNA LEEVIA from Brazil, now living in Berlin.
&
SANDER MARKEY from Belgium, now living in Berlin.
These two misfits have been touring around Australia and New Zealand playing rad festivals such as SUBSONIC MUSIC , STRAWBERRY FIELDS, SHINE ON and so forth. So lets get together to show them some support this Saturday night down at Third and Social with a stormer of a party .
Super Dope local line up .
10 - 12 - MATT DRAKE
12 - 1 - CHAOS IN THE CBD
1 - 230 - LOGAN BAKER
230 - 3 - SANDER MARKEY
3 - Close - SANDER MARKEY VS ANNA LEEVIA
Garo Sparo Mixtape Series - Jillionaire
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Time 10:00pm until 6:00am
Sick Disco returns in January 2012 without missing a beat.
Returning with a quality lineup to mark the imminent return from the seaside to clubland, sun burnt, blistered and all raved out after a mega rinse at R+V.
Get ready for an international triple header from Trinidad, New York and the UK.
Sick Disco is happy to present;
►Nick Hook (Cubic Zirconia/ Fools Gold)
►Doc Daneeka (Ten Thousand Yen/Blunted Robots)
►Jillionaire (Mad Decent/Major Lazer)
►Nick D
►Tommy Flowers
►Mike-E
►Safari Boy
And your host MTron
Back bar hosted by Dean Campbell and friends.
Limited guest list for this one. You can make it an Xmas present for a friend if you get in before 6pm on the 24th of Dec. Just mail disco@cassettenine.com and we’ll notify them via e-mail!
Otherwise $10 on the door before midnight. Free house drink on entry before midnight if you have an R&V wristband or ticket stub.
Doc Daneeka:
It’s not common for an artist based in Wales to become the toast of underground music, but Doc Daneeka is just that. With releases on Ramp, Fabric, PTN & Well Rounded in the bag, Doc Daneeka has started his own boutique label, Ten Thousand Yen, releasing other fresh artists like xxxy, Julio Bashmore as well as his own unique material. Bookings all around Europe at the end of last year solidified Doc Daneeka’s energetic DJ sets as one of the most sought after performances by clubs all around the world.
http://tenthousandyen.com/
Nick Hook:
Heavily responsible for the grimy techno-soul of NYC’s Cubic Zirconia and the greasy bass of Drop The Lime’s live show, DJ and producer Nick Hook has been “twisting knobs” (self-description) for a minute now. He is no stranger to the dark underbelly of late night clubs, having played in some of the finest temples of boom the world over. His unique strain of acid-fried basslines and vintage drum machines have kept him in demand amongst a smorgasbord of musicians, as he is currently working with El-P of Company Flow and L-Vis 1990 of Night Slugs. He also has red hair, which is a plus in our books.
http://nickhook.tumblr.com/ & http://CUBICZIRCONIA.TUMBLR.COM
Jillionaire:
Universe schooled, Caribbean made, the Jillionaire is a DJ like no other. He has previously teamed up with M.I.A, Switch, Major Lazer and can currently be found representing Diplo’s record label, Mad Decent. Combined with his energetic onstage presence and versatile sound, he hypnotizes jillions across the globe.
For more check http://www.mixcloud.com/jillionaire or http://www.jillionairesucks.com
Love,
Sick Disco
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Friday, January 6, 2012 10:00pm until 7:00am
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO 2012
As most of your are broken and bent from the new years celebrations, we have decided to party through. We have one the sickest turntablist trio to ever hit the dance scene to fly over and are set to annihilate our bar.
We present to you....THE SCRATCH PERVERTS
The Scratch Perverts are a collective of turntablist DJs from London, formed in 1996 by Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts and DJ Renegade.
The Scratch Perverts originally consisted of 4 members; Tony Vegas, Renegade, First Rate and Mr Thing. The Scratch Perverts later expanded to an 8-member crew with the addition of Prime Cuts, Harry Love, Killa Kela and Plus One. The collective split for a short period in 2000, then reformed with just 3 members; Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts and Plus One. The other members did not reform due to artistic differences, and have gone on to pursue individual projects.
The Scratch Perverts have garnered widespread acclaim. The team won the first DMC Team championships in 1999, claiming it again in the 'Perverted Allies' alias (a fusion of the Perverts and the Allies DJ crews). Additionally Prime Cuts claimed 2 consecutive ITF World Scratching titles, first beating A-Trak in Hawaii in 1999 and then defending the title in Los Angeles the following year. Plus One won the Vestax battle in 2000, not begetting his returning the DMC World crown to the UK after a hiatus of 10 years. Their technical contributions include the 'feedback' technique and the Euro scratch amongst others.
They have now retired indefinitely from competition and gone on to regular live DJing, touring around the world & holding a residency at Fabric in London. They have also gone on to producing their own music, describing hip hop as being "a celebration of all kinds of music just by its very nature". The Scratch Perverts are also notable for their adoption of drum and bass, Dubstep and Crack House.
The collective has been known to use MySpace in order to advertise both themselves and their music.
Along with these legends, we have a great local line up!
Timmy Schumacher
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Randomplay
Ap3x
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Give Me A Dub Plate - Freestylers
Friday, December 30, 2011
Time 10:00pm until 7:00am
After a fifteen-year career which has seen the Freestylers cover all bases from the biggest festivals and most talked about nightclubs around the world, global dance charts and even the legendary UK music show Top Of The Pops, they have achieved the kind of success most artists can only dream of. And now, with attention firmly turned to the studio, it’s fair to say Matt Cantor and Aston Harvey are set for a veritable assault on the music scene in 2011.
After discovering a mutual love of hip-hop and electro, Matt and Aston started making tracks together in the mid ‘90’s and have honed their craft across countless genres since. Currently focusing on everything from breaks to ragga and dubstep, their ever-eclectic style rings true with each track unleashed from their palms.
Since last year’s release of ‘Cracks’, which has soared past 3 million hits on YouTube, fans and media have been waiting with baited breath for their next move. Upcoming EP ‘Frozen’ looks set to cause big waves when it hits stores in the coming weeks, and with countless hours of studio time booked in, keep those eyes peeled for their new artist album due to touch down at the later end of the year…
Releases aside, the Freestylers 2011 gig diary is filling up at speed, with only the coolest festivals and venues on their hit list. Anyone who’s experienced a Freestylers set will know what we mean when we say, you will be rocked hard, and those that haven’t… what are you waiting for??
If you are into breaks then this party is for you!
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Free Thinkin promo mixxx by Anthony Muirhead
Friday, December 16, 2011
Time 10:00pm until 7:00am
Description *** FREE THINKIN' END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS !!! ***
It's that time of the year where anything goes bro's! And Free Thinkin' is here to deliver! So dust of ya shoes freshen up and get your friends together...
ITS ALSO MY BIRTHDAY! (Benwah) So come down and help me celebrate 34 years of life! ♥ ♥ ♥
We have managed to pull a few old favorites out of the wood work for your listening pleasure!
ANTHONY MUIRHEAD - Kiwi lad done well and back in NZ for a few pies! Ant has been producing some pretty top notch stuff traveling around spinning tunes in Berlin, Barcelona & Ibiza... He has also put together a Dj mix for Free Thinkin' and all to download.
ANDY VANN - Some men are more than men! Some men are the engine that powers a movement, the inspiration that feeds a generation... Andy with his back yard garden is ahead of the curve, cutting edge and sensationally abundant! Any body needing some first class greenery or a good rough up with some frisky Cocker spaniels... Andy is your guy, unstoppable, a man you can count on to deliver the goods rain or shine! Ever since he moved from producing to produce, underground to in-the-ground he has tastefully harnessed the powers of the elements. Battling through El -Niño cycles & constant thrashings fueled by Global Warming he fears not and dares not look back! RESPECT
BARNEY VON PAVEMUNT - Down from his lair high in the mosquito infested slopes of Crystal Mountain to shake his arm and stomp his left foot. Yes Barney is here to stir up yet another delicious cosmic cake of punky disco!
ZAYN KEMP & BENWAH ... AS ALWAYS YOUR FREE THINKIN' HOSTS AND BEST BUDS WILL BE THERE ATTEMPTING TO GUIDE THE NIGHT SAFELY IN FOR A TEXT BOOK LANDING !
Here are the set times...
10 - 1230 Barney Von Pavemunt
1230 - 2 Andy Vann
2 - 330 Anthony Muirhead
330 - 5 Benwah
5 - Close Zayn Kemp
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Well it's finally sunny again and it's almost Christmas! Drop in this month anytime to escape from the madness.
Saturday December 17th. 2011
Diamond Cutters Club Bashment Boogie // Chaos in the CBD // North Shore Pony Club // Randomplay // Peas // Safari Boy // Diamond Cutters & special guest AZBO!
Back bar hosted by Vice Magazine!
We're off to Rhythm and Vines for NYE and will return on the 7th January! Lineup details soon....
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Join us for for the official launch of Anahera Press, a new small press publishing company formed in July 2011 to publish and promote the work of minority voices. With poetry from Anahera poets present and future - Daren Kamali, Doug Poole, Tracey Tawhiao & Ben Brown - wine, food, & music.
Copies of Anahera's first book, Tales, Poems and Songs from the Underwater World, by D. Kamali, will be available for sale and signing by the author.
Art by Tracey Tawhiao, and reproductions of original artwork by Munro Te Whata (that appear in Tales, Poems & Songs), will also be exhibited inside the hall.
Anahera will be launched by Robert Sullivan.
Opens: 2pm, formalities/poetry reading: 3pm, informal acoustic jam, 4pm, Closes: approx 6pm
This is a public event so feel free to share/bring a friend. Free entry.
Musicians if you'd like to jam on a Sunday afternoon just bring along your instrument.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ANAHERA
Thanks to Rockstar NZ Ltd for artwork printing assistance: http://rockstarnz.co.nz/
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DJ House Shoes Live at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
The end of year Xmas party for The ARC, Hit It & Quit It, Minimal Wage and Clocked Promotions.
Four of Auckland’s dopest parties have combined for one night only to farewell 2011 and pay homage to the hip hop/soul/house mecca that is DETROIT. Hip hop/Funk/Soul/Jazz in Coherent, and Detroit House and Techno in Ink.
For this party we’ve enlisted the help of one of the finest DJ’s to come out of Rock City-
DJ HOUSE SHOES (USA).
http://theshoeshousepodcast.podomatic.com/
As well as being Mayer Hawthorne’s tour DJ he has worked with Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Aloe Blacc, Percee P, Phat Kat, Elzhi and the late great J Dilla himself. Shoes killed it last time he was here, playing to a packed Zen in homage of his good friend Jay Dee, as part of his worldwide Dilla tribute tour.
In support we’ve got NZ’s own Detroit native and the best hip hop and house act’s Auckland has to offer, for the biggest 2011 wrap party the city will see;
RECLOOSE
THE ARC
TIM RICHARDS
CHAOS IN THE CBD
BEN WAH
TOM MCGUINNESS
JAMIE WHITE
LOGAN BAKER
U-KHAN
REUBEN RIVERS SMITH
FRONT LEFT
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Houseware & Fine Tuned present...BEAT BOUTIQUE returns for yet another special occasion. ANDY RILEY (Inland knights, Toka, Drop, Borrowed) returns and yes it will be another beauty of a party. There have been those select few special DJ`s who always bring the people together and Andy Riley is one of those. Andy has been coming to NZ shores for several years now and never disappoints with his mighty 4 hour sets.
Main room with Andy Riley, Ed, Andy Vann & Dean Davis
Room Two, Benwah, Nats, Jamie White & Tom McGuiness, Reed & Radley, Murry Sweetpants, Rob Warner, Paul Orion
DJ, Producer, Label owner Andy Riley has certainly been busy over the last 20 years. His productions as one half of Inland Knights, as well as various solo outings under his Toka Project guise, have ensured that he has remained a prominent fixture both from behind the decks and on wax.
After a few years serving his apprenticeship as an in-demand local DJ in and around Nottinghamshire UK, Andy’s inevitable step into production started in earnest with fellow DJ Steve Walker.
http://www.dropmusic.co.uk/
http://soundcloud.com/inland-knights
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It's been just over 2 years since The Turnaround hosted Grooveman Spot for his first New Zealand appearance. Word on the street was that in the 9 years that The Turnaround has been running, our faithful regulars declared him their favourite international guest to date. A big call, considering some of the players that have graced the decks over the years at one of Auckland's best dances.
With this in mind, Grooveman Spot hits Aotearoa for round two, on a rare international sojourn representing influential Tokyo record store/label/movement 'Jazzy Sport'.
Bringing with him his eclectic Far Eastern blend of deep sound system wares, from hip-hop to soul and futuristic beat science, this is a one off international club event not to be missed.
- Kicks off 11pm till late
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November 25, 2011 at 10:00am until Yesterday at 5:00am
Fundamental Proudly Presents.. Booyah!
A night celebrating Jungle music in all its iterations. From Reggae and the original Jungle Sound, through its evolution into Drum & Bass, Garage and more recently Jungle influenced sounds including Dubstep, J.Tek, 3beat, Juke etc. This is the first installment of an on going series that will showcase the country’s wide range of Jungle minded talent.
On these nights the roots of Jungle will always be represented by strictly vinyl sets. We see this as fundamental. Aiming to deliver not just the anthems but also rare dubplates in their original glory. The future of the sound will be equally represented with DJ sets showcasing the latest aspects of the Jungle movement including the hottest digi-dub selections on offer.
So round up the whistle posse, get yourself an air-horn and dust off that itchy lighter finger!
Selectors:
Dubhead (Strictly 45 Reggae)
Selecting the sounds since 1983, Dubhead is one of Aotearoa's authorities on Reggae and Dub. Bringing a heavyweight selection on original 7" vinyl, this key set will showcase the roots of not just Jungle but DJ culture in general.
48 Sonic (93-95 Harcore Jungle)
A true veteran of the New Zealand Jungle scene 48 is no stranger to Hardcore, Jungle and Drum & Bass. Having never sold a plate in his 25 years of collecting records he is the prime candidate to represent the early years of Jungle. Push up your lighter!
Wizard (Oldskool Drum & Bass)
Originally hailing from the Jungle epicenter Christchurch Wizard has been mixing Jungle and Drum & Bass since day dot. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness a true don rolling out his pick of old skool D&B classics.
Flex (Jump Up Jungle & D&B)
Having held the Rumble In The Jungle and Dubclash titles Flex holds a wide appreciation for breakneck riddims. Playing and Promoting Jungle since 97 he has teamed up with fellow Junglist Insomniac to bring you Booyah!, a follow up to the highly successful Run It Red at Fu (RIP).
Lowquid b2b Fakawi (Legit Dubstep)
Biological and musical brothers hold tight for a set of rib rattling proportions from these two badmen. With gems dug deep from the crates you will experience true dubstep in its original form. We are talking bass heavy goodness not that screechy 'fighting robots' noize.
Insomniac (Future Bass)
Having recently moved on from his role as program director at Quake City's RDU Insomniacs job is to know where music is heading. Expect the most upfront in bass heavy Jungle informed sounds from this top selector.
Host:
Rugged Tekniques
Originally from England Tek was quickly adopted by the Wellington Drum & Bass scene and MCed events for the full spectrum of headliners and promoters. Now based in Auckland he is heralded as New Zealand's premier Grime MC and wields the versatility to rip over almost any bass heavy style.
Live aerosol art demonstration by Jdubs (Wall Spice)
InkCoherent (K'rd's Premier Dance Music Venue)
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Red Rum Touring & Cassette Nine Present.
THE MAGICIAN (KITSUNE/BELGIUM)
His background is shrouded in mystery, his powers are supernatural and his reputation is whispered about among men.
He goes by different names, but folks just call him The Magician.
Hailing from the ever popular and fashionable Kitsune label, the Magician has proved with his stellar productions that he is at the forefront of modern disco at this present time.
On Thursday the 24th of November The Magician is here for the first time in New Zealand to put you under his spell and make you dance like there is no tomorrow. So come get lost in a purple haze, transfixed in a flurry of white doves. As he will make party goers float through a disco heaven and takes them around the house on a magic carpet ride.
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Fight Or Die by Onra
ONRA LIVE @ KHUJA LOUNGE, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
A heavy line up of hometown heroes has been sourced and these include:
JULIEN DYNE feat PARKS LIVE (BBE/WONDERFUL NOISE)
FUNKOMMUNITY LIVE BAND
SIDE STEPS QUINTET
BEN JAMIN
SHANALOG
ZU
A final 30 minute slot will be offered up as part of a competition to open for ONRA. This competition will be open to bands, dj's and beat makers and will be judged by a panel of good cunts with drinking problems. Stay tuned for more details...
VERY LIMITED $15 EARLY BIRDS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING #JUSAYIN
E | beatcorp@gmail.com
OTHERWISE $20 ON THE DOOR
(STILL ONE MORE LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT TO GO)
ONRA
Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/pages/Onra/40681565677
Soundcloud | http://soundcloud.com/onra
Twitter | @ONRAbeats
JULIEN DYNE
Twitter | @juliendyne
Soundcloud | http://soundcloud.com/julien-dyne
FUNKOMMUNITY
Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/funkommunity
Soundcloud | http://soundcloud.com/isaacaesili
BEN JAMIN
Soundcloud | | http://soundcloud.com/influencebeats
SIDE STEPS QUINTET
Link coming soon..
SHANALOG
Soundcloud | http://soundcloud.com/shanalog
ZU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REYoYlJKcBU
#JUSAYIN
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jusayin/147820028628685
Email | beatcorp@gmail.com
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95bFM Presents:
In association with Anahera Press
An Obese Squirrel Event
Rhyme Summit Aotearoa is a brand new annual event on the NZ Spoken Word, Rap & Lyrical-Music map that will see some of the country’s finest hip-hop and reggae wordsmiths take the stage alongside our most well respected spoken word and poetry performers, with special international flavors including 'Grime' and 'Latin'. Join us for one outstanding night of lyrical entertainment in the style of Def Jam poetry.
The event will be covered by Maori Television and broadcast in New Zealand.
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Miss Anthropy is a multi-disciplined, talented and accomplished performer, who has been making a name for herself in the New Zealand Burlesque community in the last couple of years with her unique brand of dark, seductive and physically brilliant burlesque, cabaret and fetish shows. Better known as Hannah Tasker-Poland, she is well known in the performing arts industry as a professional dancer/performer who has worked and toured with various dance and theatre companies across the country.
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REGROOVED BLOCK PARTY (Indoor/Outdoor Event)
Saturday, October 15 at 9:00pm - October 16 at 5:00am
The Basement
Regrooved Events NZ
Break out the jump rope, lay down some vinyl and crack open a fire hydrant cos the Regrooved 'Welcome to Summer' Block Party is here!
Featuring some of NZ's top hip hop, funk, glitch hop, breakbeat & ghettofunk talent PLUS 2 TOP INTERNATIONALS, across 3 rooms INDOOR AND OUTDOOR at the incredibly dope BASEMENT THEATRE.
FEATURING:
KOLAB - LIVE W/ 7 PIECE BAND (NZ)
SLYNK (GOODGROOVE/GHETTOFUNK AUS)
MARK WALTON (AKA FRETLESS, AUS)
KING KAPISI (NZ)
Local support so far:
Karn Hall
Adam O
Randomplay
Funk Ferret
Dj Alias
Eavesdrop (Funk Set)
Mikey Rockwell
Cool Hand Luke
Normski
Buck Rogers (aka Bugsy)
Mitch Lowe
R.I.A
Zane Tee
The Beat Mafia
Lowe1 & KP (Sunshine SS)
Logan Baker
Aaron Pony (North Shore Pony Club)
BIG THANKS TO GEORGE FM, JAGERMEISTER, RANE, BROKEN SHED, LOWER CLOTHING
