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FREE THINKIN' END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS @ Ink

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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

Diamond Cutters Club (NZ & UK) at Cassette Nine

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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....

Anahera (NZ) Launch Celebration

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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

http://www.anahera.co.nz

Thanks to Rockstar NZ Ltd for artwork printing assistance: http://rockstarnz.co.nz/

The ARC, HI&QI, Minimal Wage & Clocked present House Shoes (USA)

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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

Beat Boutique w/Andy Riley – Inland Knights (UK)

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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

The Turnaround w/Grooveman Spot aka DJ Kou-G (JP)

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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

Maxine Baebee (ES) Day of the Dead House Party

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Booyah! 1 Step Forward 2 Steps Back @ Coherent

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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)

The Magician (BE) @ Cassette 9

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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.

Onra (FR) Live @ Khuja Lounge

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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

Rhyme Summit Aotearoa @ Studio

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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.

Miss Anthropy (NZ) Fire Dance

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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.

Regrooved Block Party @ The Basement

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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

Sick Disco meets Razzle Stack ft. Kween G & Bad Ezzy (AU)

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Saturday, October 15 at 10:00pm - October 16 at 6:00am

Cassette Nine

This weekend Razzle Stack returns with some special international guests and a stellar lineup of local ladies!

From Sydney we have MC Kween G + Bad Ezzy with support from MayaVanya, Bridge, R.I.A, Pizza Cat & your host M-Tron.

In The Man Cave we have Safari Boy DJing and Outfit Theatre Company celebrating the wrap of their rad show Love After Dark.

MC Kween G and DJ Bad Ezzy are the newest duo on the musical block. Already established in their own rights as members of KillaQueenz & Hoops the ladies have joined forces to create something new and exciting in club land.

Between them they have the experience of supporting the likes of Public Enemy, Dizzee Rascal, Salt N Pepa, Wu-Tang Clan, Diplo, Kelis, Lady Gaga, The Presets, Yolanda Be Cool, Rye Rye, South Rakkas Crew, Tha Alkaholiks, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Lucky Dube and many more as well as gracing the stages of countless festivals including Good Vibes, BDO, Groovin’ The Moo, Splendour, Parklife, Falls, We Love Sounds and Laneway Festival.

DJ Bad Ezzy is renowned for throwing down mind blowing sets that journey through dancehall, Hip Hop, bashment, tropical house, UK funky, dubstep, garage, club bangers, heavy bass jams and everything in between. She has a knack for picking future sounds and a reputation for leaving a trail of blisters on the dance floor.

As an MC, Kween G’s focus is potent content and flawless delivery and style. Kween G makes music that excites, entertains, and enlightens her listeners, but most of all she makes music to “move ya behind to”. Her work ethic and commitment to her craft is admirable, but it is her fighting spirit, courage and humility that has earned her respect across Australia.

2011 promises to be a big year for these talented ladies - make sure you don’t miss this event.

SonikTonik @ Ink/Coherent

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Friday, October 7 at 10:30pm - October 8 at 1:30am

++++ SonikTonik returns! ++++

A few months off & we return with a stellar line up featuring the best & up and coming talent in quality electronic music. Ditto, Robot Humour, Chaos In The CBD joining the SonikTonik family alongside your regulars Antix (Fiord) , Triangle, The Strom brothers, Cyril Orson & two of the finest ladies spinners in the country Philippa & Meltron.

As usual, only a tenner on the door if you come early, $15 after midnight.

Come on down party in the best underground Club in Auckland, our home & its fabulous staff, Ink & Coherent.

Sick Disco Meets DC CLUB @ Cassette Nine

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Saturday, October 1 at 10:00pm - October 2 at 6:00am

Featuring:

Chaos in the CBD
North Shore Pony Club Sound System
Randomplay
Peas
Safari Boy

And special guest all the way from Wellytron... Kev Fresh!

PLUS your hosts the Diamond Cutters on the decks, the deck, the mic and the trombone. AT THE SAME TIME.

Back bar hosted by 2 Heads! Slushy magnet yum fun times.

Shake Your Weight feat Audio Bit (UK) @ InkCoherent

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Thursday, September 22 at 9:00pm - September 23 at 4:30am

Ink & Coherent
262-268 Karangahape Road
Auckland, New Zealand

ICONIC EVENTS & ROCKSTAR NEW ZEALAND Present ►►

SHAKE YOUR WEIGHT

►► with the Weight Shakerz featuring Risky & MC Freddie Bish >> leading you on all night with the DJ & Producer skills of Criss Hathaway & DJ JRed banging DnB & Dubstep beats to shake your thang!!! & MORE acts to be announced...

►► party at the classic venue / club Ink & Coherent

/ line up includes:
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:: WeightShakerz
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:: Risky
:: MC Freddie Bish
:: Criss Hathaway
:: DJ JRed
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Support Acts
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:: Audio Bit (UK)
:: Tania M
:: Shane Aylett
:: DJ Sharky
:: Biggi G
:: DJ Richard Lay
:: Danny G
:: Flex Feat DAM NATIVE & SILVA MC*special guest mc's
:: Mupps Feat Mc Projectile
:: The System Team
:: RiotBoy
:: PYRO

/ MORE special guests & support acts TBA! ◄

/Set times released a week Prior to the Event ◄

/ get in early & receive an exclusive silicon wristband that gets you drink specials at the gig & special deals at future WeightShakerz events! ◄

/ supported by George FM and DEMOLITIONSOUND cause these guys love the WeightShakerz! ◄

/ pumped with the party skills of Rockstar Dancers/ Rockstar Videographers/ Rockstar Girls/ Rockstar Photographers! ◄

COMPLEMENTARY FREE DOWNLOAD TRACKS RELEASED HERE!!! - 1st September / Spring Release! - http://bit.ly/oAyOnF ◄

DJ Revolution (USA) Live @ Arcade Video!



Photos from the evening can be seen at http://bit.ly/pmsaNm


Saturday, September 17 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm


At age 12, DJ Revolution began DJing on a makeshift mixer and belt drive turntables assembled by his grandfather.


11 years later, he moved to LA to pursue his dreams as a hip hop DJ.

On a chance invite to play a small set on the legendary Wake Up Show, Revolution walked in to the midst of hip hop royalty. Amongst the crowd in attendance were the show's hosts - Sway and King Tech, as well as Rob Swift from the X-Men and Q-Bert's entire Skratch Piklz crew.

Jumping on the airwaves with a mixer he had never seen before, Revolution delivered an amazing showcase and sealed his pass to the hip hop hall of fame.

Invited on to the Wake Up Show as full time DJ, Revolution has manned the most prolific hip hop show in the world for the last 10 years, and participated in some of hip hop's most important moments.

He is signed to NYC's Duck Down Records.

This Saturday night Arcade invites you to share in the legendary moment some 10-odd years ago, when Revolution rocked the turntables in a legendary showcase.

Watch Revolution take to the decks before his Saturday night gig and witness one of the most skilled turntablists in the world today.

Goldie & MC LowQui (UK) Fabric Live Tour @ Zen Video!

 

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

Friday, September 23 at 10:00pm - September 24 at 6:00am

Zen Nightclub

www.goldie.co.uk
www.metalheadz.co.uk

Goldie created his debut album, the immaculate ‘Timeless’ on his Metalheadz imprint, in 1995. 16 years later, the sentiment rings true: it sounds remarkably more progressive and idiosyncratic than ever. ‘Timeless’ as a concept defines who Goldie is, in every sense of the word. Decades from now, his music, art, charismatic gold smile (remnants of his teenage days as an alchemist, selling gold teeth in New York) and larger-than-life aura will still intrigue and confound even the most jaded of historians.

There are many faces to the complex creative, far beyond his musical accomplishments as an iconic and ever-evolving producer, being largely responsible for Drum & Bass’ most stirring, experimental and symphonic work. Or as an uncompromising DJ that’s lit up bassbins in just about every city across the globe, for well over two decades. Or as bold leader of the iconic Metalheadz label, harnessing an international roster of groundbreaking artists.The endless list of his non-music titles are equally wide-ranging as they are surprising: historical graffiti artist (covering his estate with over 60 murals by the age of 17); acclaimed fine artist; author; orchestral conductor; part-time Hollywood actor; gossip column mainstay; ‘Eastenders’ character; reality TV and documentary star; father; yoga enthusiast (“This past year, I’ve done 87 classes in the UK - 20 in America and about 25 in Asia - so I’m up in the hundreds, baby.”). Perhaps his atypical background exemplifies the strength and infinite possibility of a person’s creative spirit.

"This music - this wildstyle music - is not for the faint-hearted. I tried to get the alchemy right, which I've done on this mix: each of these are standalone tunes. It is dynamic, it does take you from one extreme to the other, because for me that's what my life is like. It'll be bikram yoga one morning, then DJing long into the night. Everything is balanced, not too much of one thing. When I think of the D&B tunes on this mix, I think of them as spiritual euphoria, like I've been lifted out of something."
Goldie

As Metalheadz strongly rides into its 18th year, the label and its leader keep the focus on progression and future-geared ideals, without ever succumbing to the incessant whirrs of today’s hype machine. As the various offshoots of bass music morph around them, MDZ continue to explore and expand the confines of drum & bass with their global army. ‘FABRICLIVE 58: Goldie’ is an embodiment of the Metalheadz mantra: forever finding ways to challenge formulas and take the D&B sound into an intelligent, deeply spiritual - and downright primal - sphere. A loud and proud snapshot of his Metalheadz stable, and the likeminded artists that stay at their level on equally progressive D&B labels, the mix features some of the most cutting edge and visionary music on the genre’s helm. ‘FABRICLIVE 58’ stands as proof that their stance within the music world is, quite simply, unmovable - not today nor in the world of tomorrow. Time stands no chance.

YOUNG, GIFTED & BROKE - Home Brew, @Peace, ARC + Team Dynamite

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Saturday, September 24 at 10:00pm - September 25 at 4:00am

Khuja Lounge

YG&B is a collective for Auckland's unsigned artist skum buckets that are too broke to pay the rent but too proud to sell their shit.

To promote the release of the site younggiftedandbroke.com this Saturday afternoon we're throwing a release party at ARCADE on Cross Street featuring the artist's works, live music and live tattooing from Graeme Allan.

Then from 10pm-11am Sunday we'll be at the legendary dirt box that is Khuja Lounge with @PEACE, HOME BREW, TEAM DYNAMITE and THE ARC.