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Amsterdam Dance Event: October 21-24, 2009

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

ade09The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is one of the most important electronic music conference and showcase festivals in the world.  The annual electronic music event plans to attract an audience of 80,000 music lovers and 2,000 music professionals from around the globe.

The ADE will celebrate its 14th year October 21-24, 2009.  For 4 days and nights and over 40 outstanding locations throughout the beautiful city of Amsterdam,  the best line-ups with more than 700 DJs and artists will be performing from around the globe.  As the worlds biggest club festival, ADE shows you the best of what electronic music has to offer.

The ADE is the ultimate platform to meet international business partners, introduce your business to an international audience and get in touch with new people, new music and new trends. Taking place in the historic canal-side Felix Meritis building and the luxurious neighboring Dylan Hotel, ADE offers you an extensive network of music professionals, knowledge from top speakers from around the globe and all the tools you need to get the most out of your business.

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“I’m very impressed with the set up, the location and the professionalism of the whole event. Business was genuinely done in the day and the panels seemed to provoke some meaningful debates. The night life was pretty awesome. Across three nights there were some amazing parties – all very busy and very exciting.’” Pete Tong, BBC Radio 1, UK


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“This year’s ADE reminds me of what happens when you take early WMC and mix it with MIDEM. You have lots of parties and then in the day you have panels and exhibits about the real issues surrounding club music currently. All the while, you’re exchanging conversation with all the movers and shakers of the industry. Its truly one of dance music’s most important weeks on the calendar!” Dave Dresden, US

Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, John Digweed, Laurent Garnier, Sander Kleinenberg, Josh Wink, Steve Lawler, Richie Hawtin, Boys Noize and Freemasons are confirmed to perform at the 14th annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE).

More confirmed artists include:

2000 and One (NL), 3-1 (NL), Appleblim (GB), Boxcutter (GB), Brian Sanhaji (DE), Carl Craig (US), Chris Liebing (DE), Dave Clarke (GB), Dean Rigg (GB), Dennis Christopher (NL), Dirty Disco Youth (DE), DJ Gomes (NL), Don Diablo (NL), Extrawelt (DE), Dennis Ferrer (US), Freemasons (GB), Funk d’Void (GB), Gregor Tresher (DE), Heiko Laux (GB), International Observer (NZ), Jason Verkerer (GB), Joel Mull (SE), Joost van Bellen (NL), (USA), Junkie XL (NL), Karotte (DE), Krause (NL), Laurent Garnier (FR), Markus Fix (DE), Patrick Hagenaar (GB), Paul Ritch (FR), Paul van Dyk (DE), Phil Faversham (GB), Pitch Black (NZ), Richie Hawtin (CA), Scuba (GB), Silicone Soul (GB), Slam (GB), Steve Rachmad (NL), Alexander Robotnick (IT), Steven Quarre (NL), Sven Väth (DE), Joris Voorn (NL), Tapes (NZ/GB), The Advent vs Industrialyzer LIVE (PT), The Black Dog (GB), The Dub Police (GB), The Good Guys (RS), Wouter de Moor (NL) and many more to be announced soon.

For more information, visit

>> http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/

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Barcelona Summer Week – Aug 3rd-9th, 2009

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

BSWThe biggest names in dance music will descend on Barcelona from the 3rd to 9th of August 2009 for the inaugural Barcelona Summer Week Festival.  Superstar DJs such as Tiësto, David Guetta, Layo & Bushwacka!, Erick Morillo, Armin Van Buuren, Sander Kleinenberg and Fedde Le Grand, are on the list of over 100 DJs set to play and host 250 events across the capital during the week-long fiesta.

Barcelona – capital of culture and style, home to Discotheque, Eibisi, Opium Mar, Sotavento, Atlantic Club, El Chiringuito Marbella and just a short ferry stop to   Ibiza – is already one of the leading dance music destinations in Europe.  Barcelona Summer Week looks set to cement the city as the epicentre as it plays host to a stream of 250 elaborately planned parties at open-air venues, the coolest clubs and venues across the capital with pool, beach and boat parties to rival those of the Miami music conference.

The week-long festival will culminate in a two day extravaganza at the Montjuic area against the backdrop of the historic and vibrant city.  This area is close to the port and the airport, and very easy to get to on the Metro Lines and Buses.
The festival already looks set to draw more than 50,000 music lovers from across the Iberian Peninsula, Europe and beyond.

For Full Line Up, Programmes & Tickets :

www.barcelonasummerweek.com

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Made Event Announces ELECTRIC ZOO NEW YORK 2-Day Outdoor Festival on Randall’s Island NYC

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009


New York’s Electronic Music Festival
September 5 & 6, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th

Armin van Buuren
Benny Benassi
Danny Tenaglia
Roger Sanchez
Luciano
Robbie Rivera
Marco Carola
Chus & Ceballos
Kaskade
Paco Osuna
Chris Lake
Speedy J
Martin Buttrich

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

David Guetta
Ferry Corsten
Richie Hawtin
Markus Schulz
Special Disco Version featuring
James Murphy & Pat Mahoney
(LCD Soundsystem/DFA)
Frankie Knuckles
Steve Bug
Josh Gabriel
James Holden
Audion
Menno De Jong

+Many more artists to be announced!

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New York’s premiere electronic music production team Made Event presents the next chapter in their ongoing success story of top-quality electronic music events. This Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2009, Electric Zoo will transform Randall’s Island Park from 12 noon to 11pm each day into an open-air music festival with the world’s biggest electronic music talent spanning the globe.

The world’s No.1 DJ ARMIN VAN BUUREN and French superstar house music sensation DAVID GUETTA will helm an unprecedented line-up of over 50+ artists across multiple stages, covering all genres; House, Techno, Trance, Electro, and Indie, including DJs and live acts.

The principals of Made Event, Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma explain their vision for the festival, “We have been inspired over the years by what happens in Europe each summer, and we’re very excited to be bringing our version to America; Electric Zoo, New York’s first electronic music festival. Our intention is to showcase the top artists in each of the sub-genres, there will be something for everyone – a literal ‘zoo’ of electronic music.  For us, this is the culmination of many years of dedication and hard work. The realization of this goal is another step forward for electronic music here, and we’re laying the foundation for many years to come.“

Tickets for ELECTRIC ZOO are currently available as single-day passes at $55 and double-pak two-day passes at $100 for General Admission. VIP single-day passes are available at $120 and VIP double-pak two-day passes at $225. VIP passes include a separate VIP entrance, access to VIP lounge with private cash bar, exclusive viewing area at main stage and access to VIP-only deluxe bathrooms. Tickets are available at www.electriczoofestival.com.

Randall’s Island is accessible by car, bus, pedestrian and ferry.

For additional info, please go to www.electriczoofestival.com.

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.made-event.com.

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Carl Craig Named Creative Director For MOVEMENT 2010

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

carlcraig-ondeckTechno Music legend Carl Craig has been named Creative Director for Movement 2010. Paxahau made the announcement today as they prepare for the start of Movement 2009 which began on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at noon.

“Movement is already a great festival and a successful brand,” said Craig, “it is an honor to be involved with Movement in this new capacity. I look forward to working with the team from Paxahau to take the artistic vision for the festival to a new level.”

In his new role Craig will be involved in various creative aspects of Movement including artist bookings and the festival’s brand image. He will also serve as an ambassador for the Movement festival as he travels the globe performing for throngs of electronic music enthusiasts.

“Detroit is such a wonderful music town,” Craig continued. “With Movement we have such a great opportunity to remind people from around the world and those that are right here in our own backyard that electronic music in Detroit is very powerful and that our annual festival is the best stage for showcasing the most talented artists of this musical genre.”

The annual Memorial Day Weekend festival has gone through several reincarnations since its beginning in 2000. Paxahau earned the right in 2006 to produce the festival. Since then they have been credited with bringing financial stability to the once fledgling festival and developing a festival atmosphere that appeals to fans because of the high standard of production quality they demand and their ability to book major local and international artists year after year.

Paxahau representatives were elated when Craig agreed to become creative director and believe his involvement will strengthen the future of the Movement festival in Detroit.

“We were extremely excited when Carl agreed to come on board as our new creative director,” said Jason Huvaere, president of Paxahau. “He has a complete understanding of the history of Techno Music in Detroit. He understands its impact around the world because he lives it every day.”

“Carl is a musical visionary whose ambassadorship is unparalleled. He will be able to capture the desires electronic music fans have for Movement and help us to incorporate them into future festivals.”

For more information on Paxahau, please go to: www.paxahau.com.

For more information on Movement 2009, please go to: www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest.

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Serbia’s Exit Festival – 10th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

EXIT FESTIVAL 10th ANNIVERSARY

Launched 10 years ago as a student-initiated protest against the communist Milosevic regime, EXIT has proved that music is a universal language that can connect and bring people together to make the world a better place. EXIT is truly an amazing experience exit-festival-2009that has captured the heart of festival goers worldwide and although it gets bigger each year, the sentiment and unique vibe remains the same. The 10th birthday will be no exception!


EXIT FESTIVAL 10th ANNIVERSARY
PETROVARADIN FORTRESS
NOVI SAD, SERBIA
9th – 12th JULY 2008
www.exitfest.org

Confirmed acts include;

Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen, Moby, Manic Street Preachers, Kraftwerk, Madness, Korn, Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith and The Prodigy! - who were voted the best band to have ever performed at EXIT on the festivals’ website, so its  fitting to ask them back to rock the fortress once again. And we can’t wait!

And celebrating a decade in dance with exclusive b2b sets;

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Carl Cox vs Green Velvet, Sasha vs John Digweed, Richie Hawtin vs Dubfire, Eric Prydz vs Adam Beyer, Sander Kleinenberg vs Darren Emerson, Steve Lawler vs Lee Burridge, Steve Angello vs Sebastian Ingrosso, Kissy Sell Out vs Alex Metric, Paul Woolford vs Yousef with more tasty collaborations to be announced! Live acts include Etienne De Crecy live, Reboot live, Gui Barotta live and Japanese Popstars.

If that wasn’t enough for the 10th Birthday Extravaganza there will be over 600 performances taking place on 25 stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels – a walk through the mystical fortress is like a trip through a magical wonderland.

As one of the most highly regarded festivals in Europe, EXIT has captured the imagination of festival goers worldwide with its unique 18th Century fortress location and electrifying atmosphere. This will be the mother of all birthday celebrations.

Click the link below to see pictures from EXIT 08;
http://media.getpermission.co.uk/exit08/

TICKETS ONSALE NOW BUT GOING FAST!

EXIT & eTickets.to deliver the best value festival ticket this side of the moon, with fast entry through their own entrance at the festival.

4 day festival passes are priced at £72 + a small booking fee (the same prive as last year!) and are available direct from the EXIT website and lastminute.com

Camping is available at the all new festival campsite from 6th – 15th July and camping passes are prices at £14 + a small booking fee.

To secure yours log onto one of the following sites;
http://etickets.to/exit/
www.exitfest.org
www.lastminute.com

COMMENTS FROM ARTISTS AT EXIT 2008:

“The Exit Festival is a vibration of peace, unity, love and having fun through music of the world and the Serbian people who are humans of one world family, who have invited other humans of the world to come to Serbia to feel the vibe of the people. All power to the people” – Afrika Bambaataa

“Exit was one of the best festivals I’ve done in a long time and one of the best crowds too!” – Paul Weller

“It was fucking brilliant – cool, was a great festival!” -  Primal Scream

“Exit is special, it keeps art and community alive.” -  The Gossip

“The Hives loved The EXIT festival. Beautiful surroundings and all for a good cause. The Hives love good causes. Excellent food and a damn fine weather to top it all off. Our first time in Serbia too. Enjoyed the hell out of it. Take it easy The Hives!” – The Hives

“I’m so glad I’ve seen the Exit Festival. It is not just a festival, it is a truly unique all night celebration. The crowd were great fun. I’m looking forward to coming back many more times” – Mike Skinner / The Streets

“Exit must go on and grow like all the good things in Eastern Europe. I had a superblast playing and an epic afterparty! Sign us up for the next 10 years!” -  Gogol Bordello

“I really felt that I connected with the EXIT crowd, and they enjoyed it as much as I did!” – Axwell

“We played shows in Serbia before and therefore know the enthusiastic crowds there a lot of positive energy, but playing in front of 20.000 people is really something special. The setting inside the fortress is phenomenal. EXIT is for sure one of the most exiting festivals in Europe.” – Booka Shade

“Exit was held in one of the most interesting venues I have ever played in. Along with being incredibly busy, the vibe in the place was electric. Bringing together a very diverse crowd from across the world and under a unified banner of truly innovative music from a dizzying array of genres, Exit is already on course to rival some of the top music festivals of the world.” – Dubfire / Deep Dish

“Probably the best festival in the world!!!!! Bring me back again next year!!!!!!” – DJ Hype

“One of the best festivals of the year! A fantastic and knowledgeable crowd” – Roni Size

“It’s been a long time waiting to perform at the Exit Festival and it was well worth the wait. Great venue and of course an amazing crowd.” – Sharam / Deep Dish

“I really enjoyed my stay at the Exit Festival, being very impressed of the perfect organisation and the enthiusiastic crowd – I had a great time there! Definitely one of the best festivals I played!” – Sven Väth

“Exit Festival for me is one of, or should I say the best festival in Europe! I had a great time there and for me it was one of the best gigs in my summer 2008. I hope I can return soon. All my love and best wishes to all the EXIT people and to all Serbians. What a beautiful country and an outstanding festival!” – Tom Novy

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Bulgaria Hosts SeeMe 4 – South East European Music Event and Awards Festival

Monday, April 27th, 2009
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SEEME 4
4th – 6th JUNE, 2009
SOFIA, BULGARIA
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myspace.com/seemesofia

The South East European Music Event (SeeMe) was launched to create a hub for the regions’ industry professionals, artists and music fans.

SeeMe is set for a fantastic fourth edition – bigger and better than before, with top industry speakers, star studded awards and huge line up for the official closing party.

SeeMe has positioned itself as the main event in dance music in the South East European region, where industry professionals and music fans alike join together, exchange ideas and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments.

South East Europe is also an exciting emerging market with many amazing festivals, a growing music industry and many new opportunities.

What is SeeMe?

SeeMe was conceived to create a connection between the industry professionals in the region and the event has opened doors where previously there were none.   For 3 days and nights Sofia, Bulgaria will open its doors again for artists, DJs, producers, club promoters, label managers, industry professionals and the numerous fans of electronic music.

The SeeMe Conference:

The conference will take place over three days and will feature key opinion leaders from the worlds music industry as well as key industry professionals from South East Europe. Wi-fi will be available for delegates at the conference center and this year SeeMe will provide an online database for delegates to schedule meetings in advance.

Confirmed panel speakers include  Scott Cohen (Orchard, Founder & Vice President Europe), Kiril Zdravkov (CEO KVZ MUSIC), Mark Bona (Sziget Festival), Wessel van Eeden (Dance4life), Patrick Stolpmann (CEO Sweet N Low Music), Darryl von Daniken (EmSee DJ Agency), Georgi Stanev (Manager of Gravity Co), and DJ Steven (Metropolis) with more to be announced.

The SeeMe Festival:

The SeeMe official party will take place on Friday, 5th June at the Central Railway Station, Sofia and will feature four stages! Yes 4! This year the SeeMe festival will also include an Upcoming Artists Stage – for all artists who are seeking to break through – one flying start and a chance to perform alongside already respected names in the music scene. Top Bulgarian band Gravity Co will open the stage with a special live performance and the Drum & Bass Arena are also confirmed to visit Bulgaria for a second time with more to be announced soon.

The SeeMe Awards:

The SeeMe awards  after their successful launch in 2008, will now be an annual event to celebrate the best talent in South East Europe. Taking place on Friday 5th June, the Awards Ceremony will be presented by two of the biggest names in the South East European Music Industry, Tijana Todorovic and Nikolay Bakalov.

Tijana Todorovic has over 10 years experience in the music and entertainment industry and is is a Serbian multi-talent living in Belgrade, who is locally and internationally recognised as a TV presenter, DJ, vocalist, spokesperson for Exit festival, party girl and the nicest host you could have in Serbia.

Nikolay Bakalov is the vocalist of the top Bulgarian band Gravity Co, who have carved a niche with an original electro indie sound, with warm vocal melodies over pumping electronic beats. Having grown up in a show business family, Nikolay started performing at an early age and also worked as the host of a music show on Bulgarian National TV for three years.

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How to Register?

The conference package is only 90 EUR till 1st of May!  It provides access to the conference, contact zone, the database, networking area and official SeeMe parties. To register and for more information go to the all new SeeMe website www.seeme-sofia.com or email registration@seeme-sofia.com

Special discounts are also being offered to members of AIM, MMF & IMMF. Please email for more information.

Quotes:

“SeeMe was excellent both in it’s organization and in the reaction from the people of Sofia and elsewhere that came together. I loved being on the panel and it’s always good to play alongside a talent the size and stature of Jeff Mills. I had an absolute blast in Sofia and I’m looking forward to being back next year with a little luck!” – Paul Woolford, UK

“SeeMe was an excellent ‘boutique’ conference which gave us the opportunity to spend much more time with everyone there which I think will serve to strengthen relationships for the future.” - Ed Real, Trackitdown, UK

“The SeeMe team were incredibly hospitable and I found it exciting and rewarding to be hearing new music and meeting new people in a region of the world that shouldn’t be overlooked” – Nick Halkes, Incentive Music, UK

“We were delighted to have had the opportunity to take part in this new up and coming festival, Eastern Europe has some fantastic clubs and it was great that we had the chance to showcase MoS to some of the best promoters and club owners it has. You’ll be seeing much more MoS in Eastern Europe!” -
Jenni Cochrane, Head of Tours & Events, Ministry Of Sound, UK

“I think SEEME has once again shown growth on both the business side of things as the events. The warm welcome and enthusiasm of the people add so much spirit to the conference. It shows that the whole eastern European market is on the rise and not to be underestimated. Dance4Life is proud to be partnering with SEEME and will continue to do so in the future.” -  Wessel van Eeden, Dance4Life, NL

“SEEME was a very good opportunity to attract the attention of industry people from countries with long dance music tradition like the UK and the US. It was good for us to make a statement – something is happening over here and it is fresh and alive. It is worth coming to South East Europe and especially Bulgaria for business and party as well.” - DJ Steven, Metropolis, BG

“I had 3 days of good socializing and got a better understanding of the music industry in the region” - Stefan Popescu, Redbull, RO

“I found SeeMe very useful, and it was even surprising and positive how many Western European and American collagues were attending, great that there is an event turning the attention to this region, where there is a really exciting electronic scene. I will definitely come next year. See you at SeeMe” - Adam Berczes, CLS Records, HU

“I found SeeMe to be unique in SE Europe as far as organization, hospitality and the general ongoings are concerned. Organizing events, etc. in this part of the world is definitely no easy task and the SeeMe guys pass with flying colors. Also, the main thing is that there was actual business to be done rather than just partying.” – Christian Cambas, Devilock Records, GR

“SEEME presents an opportunity for all music professionals from East Europe to get in touch with some of the most recognizable figures in the business from all over the world and get the feedback needed to continue their work in the highest level of professionalism possible, establish new contacts through which we can promote our music industry and create opportunities that would otherwise be impossible. SEEME creates a fresh insight into how much we have accomplished and how much more we can create and learn through joined energy, but not only through work, but through fun, exchange of ideas and excellent music.” – Uros Jelic, B92 Radio, RS

“SEEME was great this year and I’m very happy being part of it. I think the venue was cool and the introduction of the awards was perfect. I also liked the panels and the speakers were perfect for the themes.” - DJ Icko, Antenna 5, MK

“SeeMe is an up and coming, growing each year, evolving conference, that continues to educate and open the minds of a people gifted and driven to be creators of music. Balancing them with creativity and knowledge, as well as bridging the gap in styles and inspiring the best in all of us!” – Barbara Tucker, Bstar music group, USA

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Reloaded Festival – The Promoter Speaks! Plus Sustainability & Ecology At Reloaded

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

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TICKETS SELLING FAST!

RELOADED FESTIVAL 2009

31st JULY – 03rd AUGUST 2009
Rome – Monte Gelato [Mazzano Romano]
http://www.re-loaded.org/

Previously known as the Sonica Festival, Europe’s leading festival of contemporary music, art and culture returns for it’s fourth year with a renewed team under its new title [Reloaded].

[Early Bird Tickets Gone!]

After the early bird tickets sold like hot cakes, we recommend that you buy your tickets to avoid disappointment. Currently priced at the bargain price of 60 euros, visit
http://www.re-loaded.org/ to buy your party passes!

[The Promoter Speaks! Interview With [Reloaded] Main Man, Gino Pesce]

We chat with main promoter Gino Pesce to find out more about his involvement and what [Reloaded] means to him, also taking a sneaky behind the scenes look as to what’s in store at this year’s event. You can read the full interview on the [Reloaded] Festival Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?sid=e8b4df108be6a419a571bf123c40a1e5&gid=47192363225

[Inspired By Ecology]

Motivated by better living and renewable resources, [Reloaded] features three massive environmentally-inspired dance floors; Solar, Lunar and Gaia featuring some of the worlds leading underground names in psychedelic, techno, progressive, electro, chill out and world music. Inspired by ecology, [Reloaded] will also provide the very best recycling facilities, source energy from the first biomass system in the region and meetings, workshops and cult environmental documentaries are all planned into this year’s programme.

[LINE UP]

[LIVE] ETNICA, GMS, KOX BOX, SCENE, TRISTAN, BROKEN TOY, LAUGHING BUDDAH, EAT STATIC, PROMETHEUS, FEARSOME ENGINE, ALLABY, ACE VENTURA, PERFECT STRANGER, RINKADINK, SCENE, MINILOGUE, DONATO DOZZY, ACT SENSE, JOURNEY, MEDITRONICA, AES DANA, DEADBEAT, PLEIADIANS, U-REKEN, EMOK, EVP, EARTHLING, POGO, M-THEORY, PENTA, GAIATECH, LOUD, QUANTIZE, WHIPLASH, AROUSAL, LIFTSHIFT, MIDIMAL, ANTONIO TESTA, SLACK BABA, SOLAR FIELDS, G-DELIC, ALIO DIE, COMSECTOR, SENSIENT.

[DJ] SHANE GOBY, GINO, DJ LOOPUS (FABULA REC), YOUNGER BROTHER, DJ PENA, RIKTAM & BANZI, XP-VOODOO, FRANK-E, KAIO, OSHO, TOMMY PIXAN, AJJA, MAX LANFRANCONI, D-NOX, MAURIZO BEGOTTI, DJ MARILLI, FABNOY, MORELLO, SLATER, AWIP, MEKO, TOM REAL, M-45, ALBERT VORNE, GIANI, MAT MUSHROOM, ALEX SENSE, MOWREE, FRANKIE WATCH, GUERRA & RAUL AMAZON TRIBE, MARCO, MARKAYN, CELLY, NIGEL, CIRILLO, OTT, ALIJI, MANASSEH, NOVA, NAKED NICK, NAASKO, MASTERMARGHERITA, FISHIMSELF, DOVLA, DJ-HIGH, Dj ROB, NADINE, VITO WAR, ACT SENSE, MAHIANE, SOLOMON, SIMON B, LORENZO FASSI, YOUNG,STEVE GIANT, ASHTECH.

+ with many more live acts and artists to be added, [Reloaded] is fast shaping up to be one of the biggest European festivals of it’s kind in 2009!

This year not only sees a change its name but also a new concept and an amazing new location as it touches down at ‘Monte Gelato’, a protected site surrounded by trees, river and waterfalls set in one of Italy’s most outstanding natural areas!

Inspired by ecology, better living and renewable resources this years [Reloaded] features three massive environmentally-inspired dance floors; Solar, Lunar and Gaia featuring some of the worlds leading underground names in psychedelic, techno, progressive, electro, chill out and world music – feast your eyes on this:

Visit http://www.re-loaded.org/en/ to buy the last early bird tickets!!!

VISIT US ON MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/reloadedmusicfestival

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: Sonica Reloaded 2009

ADD US ON TWITTER: Reloaded2009

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The PRODIGY to Perform at MOVEMENT 2009 Detroit May 22

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

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Paxahau Presents MOVEMENT 2009 May 23-25, 2009 at Hart Plaza, Detroit

Paxahau is proud to present Movement 2009 to take place on May 23, 24 and 25, 2009 at Hart Plaza in Detroit, MI. Since 2000, Movement has become the ultimate stage for the city that founded techno music to showcase its electronic music muscle. Last year’s attendance nearly reached 80,000 over three days on Detroit’s Hart Plaza during Memorial Day Weekend, with fans enjoying 36 hours of their favorite electronic music artists and DJs performing on five stages and was named “Festival of the Year” by the readers of URB Magazine.

“Every year our goal is to build upon the success of the previous year by bringing the best available local, national and international talent to Detroit in order to create a weekend experience unlike any other in the World,” said Jason Huvaere, president of Paxahau. “Our team spends a lot of time selecting artist and DJs that will appeal to electronic music enthusiasts. This year there will be a major Detroit presence at the festival as well as some performers that rarely set foot on stage in the United States.”

Partial listing of Movement 2009 Artists confirmed to date is as follows:

Adam Beyer, Adultnapper, Afrika Bambaataa, Al Ester, Anthony Attalla, Anthony Rother (Live), Audion (Live), Bad Boy Bill, Bassnectar , Benga, Benny Benassi, Carl Cox, Carl Craig, Chloe Harris, Damian Lazarus, Derrick May, Francois K, Frankie Vega, Kero (Live), Kevin Reynolds (Live), Kevin Saunderson, Krazy Baldhead (Live), Lee Curtiss, Liz Copeland, Loco Dice vs. Luciano, Los Hermanos (Live), Luke Hess (Live), Lusine, Marc “MK” Kinchen & Scotty Deep (Live), Marco Carola, Mieka du Franx, Mike Clark, Mike Huckaby, Neil Landstrumm (Live), Nic Fanciulli, Nikola Baytala, Norm Talley, Octave One (Live), Osunlade, Rick Wade, RJD2, Ryan Elliott, Seoul vs Linder 2×4, Seth Troxler, Shaun Reeves, Starski & Clutch, Steve Bug, The Glitch Mob (Live), The Sight Below, Tiefschwarz, Tiga, Wighnomy Bro, Will Web, Z-Trip

The Prodigy Invades Movement 2009

The Prodigy will play the official opening party for Movement 2009 at The Fillmore in Detroit on Friday, May 22. Chuck Flask, Paxahau Resident DJ and Evan Evolution will be performing in the State Bar. The doors open at 7 p.m. Early bird tickets for this all ages show are available starting at $20 by visiting www.livenation.com. VIP tickets are available.

The group that has had major hits with “Firestarter” and “Smack My Bitch Up” is back on the road in support of their new album Invaders Must Die, which reached number one on the UK charts. This is their first U.S. Tour in eight years.

Weekend Passes for Movement 2009

Discount presale Movement 2009 weekend passes are available for purchase at www.Paxahau.com for $40. The weekend passes give electronic music fans access to the festival from 12 noon to 12 midnight on May 23, 24, and 25, 2009.

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Basement Jaxx to play live at International Music Summit, hosted by Pete Tong

Monday, April 6th, 2009

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Basement Jaxx to play live at IMS Grand Finale at Ibiza World Heritage Site

** The Filthy Dukes, DJs Richie Hawtin, Pete Tong and Rob da Bank to perform **

** Label showcases from Rekids, Toolroom, Pacha Recordings and CR2 **

** Speakers confirmed from Nokia, Disney, AEG, Big Chill, Ingenious and BBC Radio 1 **

The International Music Summit, now in it’s second year and hosted by Pete Tong is shaping up as a force to be reckoned with, with just under 150 delegate badges left available, panel discussions with leading industry figures, an intimate evening showcase, and a now a spectacular grand finale are set to open the summer’s traditional Ibiza season.

The three-day music summit will culminate with a dazzling live event at the stunning location in Ibiza’s Dalt Vila. This famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS: 09 Grande Finale with a live show featuring the Grammy & Brit award winning Basement Jaxx playing an exclusive live set alongside emerging act The Filthy Dukes. DJs include BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, Richie Hawtin and Rob da Bank.

The IMS have announced that 700 tickets will be available to the public for this landmark event. The IMS:09 will be the first international contemporary music event to take place within the historic Moorish walls of the old town, overlooking the Mediterranean, and annually home to the Ibiza Jazz Festival. The Consell Insular d’Eivissa (Ibiza local government), are co-sponsors of the IMS: 09 event, sending a strong message of support and approval to the electronic gathering.

Basement Jaxx, famous for their flamboyant live stage shows, will perform fully live to kick-start their summer tour. It will act as a first opportunity for anybody to see the new show. The band states:

“We’re delighted to have been asked to close the Grand Finale of the International Music Summit 2009 inside the castle at the top of the old town of Ibiza. To play such a spectacular and intimate venue on the island where we’ve had so many good times was a temptation we couldn’t turn down. What a brilliant way to kick off summer 2009!” – Felix & Simon, Basement Jaxx

Basement Jaxx will also appear at the IMS summit itself, being interviewed by Pete Tong in front of the electronic industry; about how they’ve made the step from parties in Brixton to Brazilian festivals to become one of the most successful dance acts to emerge from the scene in the last 20 years.

The best way to hear The Filthy Dukes is to see their live show, which they modestly claim are “damn good so you should really come and experience it for yourself.” — Can’t say much more than that… BBC Radio 1’s Rob da Bank, founder / promoter of Bestival and Camp Bestival fame, will join IMS partner Pete Tong, to provide the DJ soundtrack for the evening.

Pete Tong states:  “This is my only performance of the Ibiza opening weekend and after three days of intense debate; it will be a night to celebrate. To see the Jaxx in the most historic location on the island will be a moment to remember. Sunset in Dalt Vila will never be the same.”

The IMS summit content is shaping up nicely too; with additional speakers being added to the already impressive line-up. With no doubling up of panels to create focus, they are gaining a well-deserved reputation for helping to shape the future of the electronic music scene.

The latest speaker additions include Mark Selby, the Vice President of Nokia Multimedia worldwide, who has history with Ibiza after creating the first ever mobile phone initiative in Ibiza in 1999 with IMS partners Ben Turner and Pete Tong. In addition, Ted Cohen from TAG Strategic will feature in a presidential style debate. Cohen was formerly Vice President of Digital Development at EMI. Martin Morales from Disney Music Group joins the synch session, whilst the legendary audio genius behind Funktion 1, Tony Andrews, will also speak about the increasing importance of educating about good sound to the iPod generation. Other names of note include artist Mark Knight, plus representatives from The Big Chill, AEG Europe, Ingenious Media and BBC Radio 1.

The full list of new additions is:

* Amy Thomson, Dex-Ray, UK
* Callum Negus-Fancey, Let’s Go Crazy, UK
* Caroline Prothero, Prohibition DJ, UK
* Chris Greenwood, Big Chill, UK
* Cliff Fluet, Lewis Silkin, UK
* Dirty Vegas, Artists, UK
* Felix Buxton, Basement Jaxx, UK
* Horst Weidenmueller, !K7 Records / IMPALA, Germany
* Kenneth Bager, Music For Dreams, Denmark
* Lol Hammond, Vertigo Films, UK
* Mark Knight, Toolroom, UK
* Mark Selby, Nokia, UK
* Martin Morales, Disney Music Group, Europe, Middle East & Africa
* Matt Glover, AEG Europe, UK
* Paul Bedford, Ingenious Media, UK
* Rhys Hughes, BBC Radio 1, UK
* Richard Marshall, Gulp Marketing, UK
* Richard Norris, Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve, UK
* Simon Ratcliffe, Basement Jaxx, UK
* Ted Cohen, TAG Strategic, USA
* Tom Middleton, Artist, UK
* Tony Andrews, Funktion 1, USA

Tom Middleton has now been confirmed as the official IMS blogger in conjunction with Beatport. He will write live on the Beatportal website as the debates rage with his personal views and insight.

The IMS has also announced that on the first and second nights of the summit (Wednesday & Thursday), labels Rekids, Toolroom, Pacha Recordings and CR2 will host intimate showcase events at the Grial venue, located opposite the main Ibiza Gran Hotel. Three labels will showcase at each party.

Help shape the future of electronic music and get out to the International Music Summit 2009.

For tickets for the Grand Finale and the International Music Summit,

Go to http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com

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South West Four More Acts & Arenas Announced!!

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

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WEEKEND TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

As news spread of Sasha & John Digweed’s confirmation as official ‘back to back’ headliners at this summer’s South West Four festival, ticket sales continue to smash all previous records! Taking place on Clapham Common on Bank Holiday Saturday 29th August, South West Four 2009 is already gearing up for another massive sell-out event.

Weekend Tickets are now on sale for the whole Clapham Weekender which includes South West Four and its big brother Get Loaded in the Park. GLITP takes place on Clapham Common the day after SW4 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August and features a huge line-up including Orbital, Royksopp, Laurent Garnier (live), Miss Kitten & The Hacker, Pendulum (dj), Felix Da Housecat, Chase & Status, Crookers, The Bloody Beetroots, Rob da Bank, Eddy Temple Morris, Trip and Esser. Weekend Tickets are priced £70 + booking fee (a saving of £5) and are on sale exclusively through www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 24 Hour Tel: 0844 847 2467. For more information on Get Loaded please visit: www.getloadedinthepark.com

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We can now reveal the names of the Stages for the first time at this summer’s South West Four festival and throw a few more DJ names into the pot too…

SW4 STAGES ANNOUNCED!!

THE END PRESENTS ‘SHAKE IT’
THE GALLERY
GLOBAL UNDERGROUND

MORE DJS JUST ADDED…

LAYO & BUSHWACKA!
DANNY HOWELLS / NIC FANCIULLI
NICK WARREN / JAMES LAVELLE
JIM RIVERS / ANIL CHAWLA

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THE END PRESENTS ‘SHAKE IT’ STAGE

New to South West Four this year is The End presents ‘Shake It’ stage. The End was a symbol of London’s clubland, at the very fore-front of every major movement and purveyor of all things electronic and groovy. Sadly the world said goodbye to The End in January 2009 when the club shut, but the spirit and passion lives on with its owner Layo Paskin, who launched his new warehouse concept ‘Shake It’ in March. Layo & Bushwacka! are the first names to be announced in The End presents ‘Shake It’ stage with some seriously huge headline guests and support DJs to be announced very soon. “I was blown away by SW4” says Layo, referring to his debut set at last summer’s South West Four festival. “We had an early afternoon set and I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was packed and had a great crowd and atmosphere. It was a highlight of my summer”. Read the full interview with Layo below.

THE GALLERY STAGE

Quite simply London’s leading weekly club, The Gallery returns to South West Four this summer to host its very own stage for the 4th year running. Establishing its reputation for ‘Excellence in the Art of Sound’ each and every Friday night at the legendary Turnmills for 13 years, The Gallery’s move to Ministry of Sound in April 2008 was greeted with open arms by DJs and clubbers alike. The famous south London club was the natural new home for The Gallery and week in, week out, they continue to amaze with some of the biggest line-ups on the planet! The Gallery’s SW4 line-up will be announced at The Gallery’s 14th Birthday on Friday 24th April at Ministry of Sound where Armin van Buuren is amongst the headliners. You know from previous years that The Gallery has ALWAYS delivered the goods in this department, and we can confirm there are some MASSIVE names on the bill for this year!

GLOBAL UNDERGROUND STAGE

Debuting at South West Four in 2009 will be world renowned dance label Global Underground. The GU imprint is arguably dance music’s most established and iconic record label and has been synonymous with the world’s leading electronic artists since 1996! As such, Global Underground’s SW4 stage will feature an array of globe-trotting headliners alongside newer breakthrough talent from their current roster. “GU is happy to be bringing its sound to SW4” says the label’s main man Andy Horsfield. “It’s been a while since I found a festival good enough for us to want to be involved. Global Underground is proud to be hosting a stage this year at South West Four.”

Look out for a special appearance from GU master Danny Howells, who’s completed a hat-trick of releases on the label… ‘GU 27: Miami’, ‘GU Nu Breed’ and ‘GU 247’. Danny is also a seasoned veteran of South West Four, as is Nic Fanciulli who’ll be racking up his 4th appearance at SW4 this summer. Nic’s debut GU compilation is released at the end of April. Next up is Nick Warren, a GU man through and through. Nick has released more compilations than any other artist, as ‘Lima 35: Nick Warren’ became his 8th release in total! SW4 debutant James Lavelle is bringing up the rear with his 3rd mix set to drop later this year, plus there’s another debut on the day from the latest Nu Breed mixmaster Jim Rivers. Meanwhile, future superstar Anil Chawla makes his second SW4 appearance on the spin, following the highly acclaimed release of his debut album ‘Roadhouse’ (with partner Dale Anderson) on GU in February. And yet there’s more… look out for one final very special guest to be announced real soon. Mmmm?

MAIN STAGE ANNOUNCEMENT +
MANY MORE DJS COMING SOON!!

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WHEN?

BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 2009
CLAPHAM COMMON, LONDON
12pm – 9pm / 20,000 Capacity
Early Bird Tickets: SOLD OUT / Saver Tickets: £40 + Booking Fee
Weekend Tickets available: £70 + Booking Fee
Tickets available from: www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 0844 847 2467
www.southwestfour.com

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EXCLUSIVE LAYO PASKIN INTERVIEW!

Firstly, I think we speak on behalf of everyone in clubland in congratulating you on everything you achieved at The End and given to London. How hard a decision was it to call it a day?

Thank you. It was hard because we were all so emotionally involved and it had been our lives for a long time, but deep down we knew that the timing was good and the opportunity to have a full story and walk away on our terms was a special one. We didn’t feel there was more we could do but continue and we didn’t want to lose the passion that made it the place we all loved.

How has the closing of The End changed your life on a day to day basis now that the dust has settled? What do you miss the most?

Yes but I haven’t had as much time off as I thought I would! But that is down to me, I’ve been in the studio a lot, we organized shake it but I am beginning to enjoy the freedom. I miss working with the team there; we had a real family vibe.

Did you take any cool memorabilia from the club?!

Yes lots. But the best bit is a piece of the original flooring with the dates of the club’s history inscribed; it looks good in my home studio.

New for 2009 is ‘Shake It’, your new warehouse concept. How did the launch party go with Laurent Garnier?

Fantastic, but it was a lot of work with just a few of us and not the whole end team…

Was it weird hosting a party away from The End?

Yes definitely, for the first hour all I could think was this wasn’t The End but then I relaxed and the party took on its own identity and it was fantastic, reminded me of when I started in all the good ways.

You made your debut at the South West Four festival last summer on the Main Stage, how was that for you?

Awesome. I was blown away by SW4. We had an early afternoon set and I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was packed and had a great crowd and atmosphere. It was a highlight of my summer.

This year we’re privileged to have you guys hosting one of the arenas. Tell us more…

Well Danny [from SW4] approached us and it was great to be asked because London is our home. SW4 is already an amazing event and we are doing new parties in the form of “Shake It” so the combination felt perfect. We’re really looking forward to it.

What’s the best thing about outdoor festivals in the summer and do you have any essential festival survival tips?

Well of course it is weather dependent, but somehow that weekend always is pretty good, partying outside is the ultimate and of course we aren’t spoilt in England with sun so I think we all really embrace each opportunity. Festival tips? Enjoy the moment.

What’s your favourite festival drink?

Nothing too unique, it’s not easy getting the perfect drink in a field but a cold beer always washes well.

What’s been your most shameful festival moment – be it on a social level or whilst performing… come on be honest…?!

Honestly nothing I can remember, I have slept in the back of my car a few times which always seems like not too bad an idea till you wake up…

Now the weekends are totally yours again, will you be making up for some lost time with tours galore on the horizon?

Yes but I have been on the road pretty much relentlessly for ten years, still I love to travel.

What’s next for Layo & Bushwacka in 2009? Production, DJ wise etc

Studio, lots of it… remixes for artists from Fatboy Slim to labels such as Plus 8, pretty varied and lots of tracks for our label, Olmeto. And of course DJing somewhere near you this year.

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TICKET OUTLETS:

www.ticketmaster.co.uk – 0844 847 2467
www.ticketweb.co.uk – 08444 771000 / www.clubtickets.com – 020 7033 2581
www.viewtickets.co.uk / www.residentadvisor.net
www.stargreen.com - 020 7734 8932 /www.skiddle.com – 0844 884 2920

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