[2008 Events reviewed]

These are the reviews for 2008 events and club nights.
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[ DJZinc2008 ]
-== DJ Zinc [Sat 5th Jan 08] ==-

DJ's :- Bastian (8-9pm), DJ Morry (9-10pm), Kash (10-11pm), DJ Zinc (UK 11-1am).

Loaded Dice & Roller present this first weekend event of the year - with an international - the man like da DJ Zinc - if you missed him NYE @ NY's Rollout, then now's your chance to see him.

Venue : The Rosemount Hotel, Cnr Angrove & Fitzgerald St, North Perth 9pm-1am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $15 on the door.

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[ Roller Final ]
-== Roller: The LAST Supper [Thurs 10th Jan 08 ] ==-


DJ's :- Dart, more TBA.
After 8 years of weeknight DnB, the Roller has unfortunately finally come to an end dammit - will be a messy night worth attending!
Venue : The Rosemount Hotel, Cnr Angrove & Fitzgerald St, North Perth 9pm-1am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : free on the door.

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No Flyer
-== UDJ Oz Day [Sat 26th Jan 08] ==-

UDJ Arena DJ's :- Dustchild, Clint Thompson, Da Maestro, Fizzix, Cram, Caide, Blanco Del Sol, D3RF, Reaktor, more TBA.

UDJ crew present this special all ages Australia Day event, featuring Chilled beats, DnB, Hard Dance/Trance, HaRdCoRe etc getting harder as the night progresses - more info soon. This will be on the river for viewing the fireworks but not on the Perth foreshore to get hassled by yobs. "So... it looks like it will be a SCORCHER of a weekend!!! SOOOO - don't forget to slip/slop/slap, bring heaps of WATER (and not just other stuff!), as we don't want any ambulances there for stupid reasons like dehydration. There are plenty of taps there to refill water. There's a miniscule beach there for a dip, and further down a larger one. Bring something to sit on, like fold out chairs or rugs. And above all - be smart, sexy and cool. This is an event for ALL, and we don't want any argy-bargy there, or you will be booted by the massive. Everyone is there to have a good time, so let's be good and have a great time!!".
map location here

Venue : Chidley Point, Chidley Way Mosman Park *changed* 12pm-late. An all ages event.
Tickets : FREE entry.

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[ Breeze&Whizzkid ]
-== Breeze & Whizzkid [Sat 26th Jan 08] ==-

DJ's :- Pace (10-11pm), Rousa (11-12am), Breeze (UK) vs Whizzkid (UK 1-3am), Daze (3-4am), Luminate (4-5am), Dair (5-6am).

Revolution presents this special HaRdCoRe club event featuring -
Breeze (Raverbaby, UK) - The living Hardcore hero that needs no introduction Captain Breeze will be flying the Raverbaby ship on his latest Australian tour. Fresh from finishing the latest Clubland X-treme Hardcore album (the Gold status series selling over 500 thousand copies) with Styles and Hixxy, Breeze promises a full blown HTID / Raverbaby / Clubland set with all the greatest and latest unreleased tracks to date. The man behind constant anthems such as Your Shining, Heartbeats, & You’re My Angel, returns to Rise for a set that will leave you absolutely breathless!
Whizzkid (Raverbaby, UK) - At the forefront of Hardcore dance music for many years now, Whizzkid entertains crowds across the country and indeed throughout the world, appearing at numerous parties such as Helter Skelter, Uproar, Slammin Vinyl, & HTID. Part of the infamous Raverbaby crew, Whizzkid has also collaborated with various artists such as Dougal, Styles, Hixxy, & Gammer which sees him as a leading voice in many a Hardcore anthem! Do not miss the lyrical master dominate the main stage as the Whizzkid takes Rise into his hands!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : Rise Members $5 b4 11pm, $10 after / Non-members $10 b4 11pm, $20 after on the door.

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[ TotalEclipseII ]
-== Total Eclipse II [Sun 27th Jan 08] ==-

Main Arena DJ's :- Caide vs Randomosity (2pm-2:45pm), Hutcho vs Rino (2:45-3:30pm), Rousa va Pace (3:30-4:30pm), Dair vs J Nitrous (4:30pm-5:30pm), Dieselboy (USA) feat.Messinian (USA 5:30-7pm).
2nd Arena DJ's :- Traction (2-3pm), Lethal (3-4pm), Access (4-5pm), Luminate vs Whiskey (5-6:15pm), Reaktor (6:15-7pm).

F.O.R.C.E Entertainment presents this very special all ages event. "Remember the last Total Eclipse was a complete sold-out event. Being that this one is only $5 more and for TWO Internationals...so get in quick this time !!!!!!!
Same concept as the first one featuring - SMS Texting Service, one of the best sound systems in Perth, 2 International Artists, intelligent lighting, Lasers". Tickets are very limited so make sure you get yours early for this long Australia Day weekend allday event
More info via the FORCE website - webpage here
A simply WICKED All Ages gig Heat and having to abide by the new underage event laws had to close at 7pm so everyone made the most and crammed in a whole night's raving into 5 hours. BIG respect to Dieselboy for proving his huge reputation is richly deserved - cracking set (actually better than at NightLife 4 later at Metros the same night where he was stuck on way too late & put the 'headliners' to shame). Very down to earth guy as well having a lot of time to talk to the punters. Great gig.

Venue : Heat Nightclub, Stirling St Northbridge 2pm-7pm. An all ages event.
Tickets : $25+bf from Next Level Records, DJ Factory, industry sellers.

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[ Nightlife 4 ]
-== Nightlife 4 [Sun 27th Jan 08] ==-

DJ's :- Andy C (UK), Dieselboy (USA), Signal Drivers, DJ Morry, Diamond D, Bastian.
MC's :- GQ (UK), Messinian (USA), Assassin, Stylee Mcee.

Loaded Dice present this huge D'n'B gig with an impressive international lineup - featuring the man like RAMM Records frontman Andy C and the darkside legend of USA's Dieselboy - a gig NOT to be missed!!!
Andy C (UK) - The 1 The Only...Executioner! Last year saw Andy reign supreme once more as he was crowned best DJ by DnB Arena for the 6th successive year - a record for the DnB industry. He was the highest DnB representative in the DJ Mags top 100 poll at 28, and started the year getting the ultimate accolade from the bible of dance music Mixmag, listing him in the top 10 of their Club Lands Ultimate Power list. All of this while running his label, signing new talent, producing, & travelling the globe playing the worlds biggest clubs & events! Andy C is a busy man and one of dance music's best ambassadors. Loaded Dice and Nightlife 4 see's Andy C return to the club he wishes his mum could see!
MC GQ (UK) - Re,Re,Ready To Roll!! - The charisma,presence & distinctive sound of GQ are the characteristics which have seen him MCing at the top of the chain for than 15 years and have taken GQ to all the corners of the globe. It has also seen him achieve chart success and even given him the opportunity to establish his very own label 'Emcee Recordings'. The perfect choice for master of ceremonies for Nightlife 4.
Dieselboy (USA / Human Imprint Recordings) - America's premier DnB artist has made contibutions which have earned him the honour of being to first American to be nominated (and win - tying with LTJ Bukem) for best DnB DJ at the 1998 Global DJ Mix Awards. He was also the first American to have his records played at the legendary Metalheadz night in the UK and the first American DnB DJ to score a position in DJ Mags prestigious top 100. This billboard chart topping juggernaut is set to work his skills which have helped build him a fan base that rivals that of a rockstars. Don't miss this rare chance to catch Dieselboy unleashed alongside the executioner himself.
MC Messinian (USA / Lyrical Master) - Touring the globe with Dieselboy, packing out raves and selling out venues for over 8yrs now, MC Messinian has also supported the likes of Moby, Busta Rhymes and David Bowie, performing at countless festivals in the US and abroad in Europe. He is a big fan of music that is guaranteed to make you move your ass. If we're on the same page....then let's ride!! Messinian is touching down!.
What a gig - see you there!
More info via the official Loaded Dice website here or their Myspace here.

Venue : Metropolis City, 146 Roe St Northbridge 10pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $65+bf from DJ Factory, Next Level Recs, Moshtix Outlets, Live Clothing Outlets, or group bookings contact Morry on 0421350508 - note no door sales this event will sellout presale!!

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[ Technikal ]
-== Technikal [Fri 1st Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Technikal (UK), Simon Barwood, Rousa.

Rise presents this club event. "Still just 21 years of age, Alf Bamford AKA Technikal stands head and shoulders above all other producers in the Hard Dance scene. His energy-packed, innovative, immaculately produced anthems of the past 4 years have kicked some much needed freshness into the genre, and he has won the respect and admiration of his fans and peers.
As a DJ Technikal has rocked the UKs biggest and best clubs and festivals – from Creamfields to Frantic to HeatUK to Global Gathering – as well as having blown Holland’s enormous Impulz festival to pieces, and having shown Australia & New Zealand that the future of Hard Dance is safe in his hands on three previous tours.
To celebrate the launch of his new label, Technikal has put together an awe-inspiring promo mix CD which will be given away FREE at his debut Perth performance at Rise. Technikals captivating blend of hot-off-the-press productions, exclusive remixes, bootlegs and re-edits and reworkings of classic tunes, and his razor-sharp mixing makes for a seriously scintillating experience.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ CrossroadsSoundclash ]
-== Crossroads Soundclash [Sat 2nd Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Rufkut, Rintel, Optamus (Live), FDel, Diamond D, Armee, Junior, Illusiv, Access.
MC’s :- Armee vs Webbz, Bear, HighNoon.

Base101, Inhibit & Artrage presents this special mashup of styles event - featuring a great selection of the local DnB & Hip-Hop talent that Perth has on offer.

Venue : The Bakery, James St, Northbridge 8pm-2am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $44+bf from Live Clothing, BOCS Tickets, 78 Records, inthemix.com.au., Planet Video, Mills, Rokeby Records.

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[ CarlCox@Heat ]
-== Carl Cox [Sat 2nd Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Carl Cox (UK), John Rundell (UK), Mind Electric, Micah, Sean Chee.

UnmanagableMusic presents this very special club event @ Heat (surely one of the last events there), featuring the legend of the scene and all-round nice guy Carl Cox - "A musical ambassador since he was in short trousers, a professional DJ since his early teens, a veteran of acid house and a champion of techno, Carl Cox emits a love of his work that is dangerously infectious. Check him when he's behind the turntables and you can't mistake his ecstatic visage, dripping with sweat as his head bobs up and down to the beat, his hands pumping the air whenever they're not manipulating the turntables, his body swaying back and forth, frequently taking to the mike to share word on the latest underground tune he's about to break. You name it, Carl's been there and done it, but he's never lost sight of the point of it: playing music, breaking tunes, spreading love, celebrating life.
Carl’s dedication to giving the fans something more than a man and two turntables is clearly one reason he was given top billing at the biggest and best shows across the world... Saturday Feb 2 will be a rare opportunity for Perth fans to see Carl in an exclusive club event before the Big Day Out!."

Venue : Heat Nightclub, 187 Stirling St, Perth 10pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $44+bf from Live Clothing, BOCS Tickets, 78 Records, inthemix.com.au., Planet Video, Mills, Rokeby Records.

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[ HardWars VII ][ HardWars VII ]
-== HardWars VII [Fri 8th Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood vs Steven Tranzor (10-11.30pm), Techen vs St (11:30pm-12:45am), Clint Scott vs Rod James (12:45am-2am), Rousa vs Daze (2am-3:15am), Hutcho vs Mayhem (3:15am-4:30am), Pace vs Menis (4:30am-close).

Rise presents the seventh installment of these great Hard Trance, HaRdCoRe & Hardstyle club events. "It’s a no holds barred, full on ding dong battle as a dirty dozen of the best and hardest talent Perth has to offer go head to head in an eight hour back to back versus onslaught.".
This was a well-wicked night - so nice to see so many old & new faces & a great vibe - you guys were a wicked crowd & a pleasure to play to..thanks!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ RaggaMuffin ]
-== RaggaMuffin Music Festival : [Sat 9th Feb 08] ==-

Acts :- UB40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, Arrested Development and Katchafire.

Andrew McManus presents this huge Ragga Festival, the last before Ali Campbell leaves UB40 after 30yrs - yeah i know it's a mainstream event, but there are those who love their true dubstep before it became a new genre coined by Mixmag - "Put UB40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, Arrested Development and Katchafire together and what do you get? Well, first up, six hours of fantastic music! And that's exactly the musical feast on offer at Raggamuffin, an innovative new event showcasing the best in reggae music, with a healthy dose of funk, dub, hip hop and soul!
Raggamuffin will tour Australia and New Zealand performing at outdoor and indoor venues through February 2008. It's reggae King Bob Marley's birthday in February (February 6 1945 to be exact), so what better month to celebrate"! More Info here.

Venue : The WACA Ground Perth 4pm-10pm. An 18+ event.
Tickets : TBA from Ticketek.com.au.

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[ Break-A-Holics ]
-== Break-A-Holics Anonymous [Sat 16th Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Buda, Cody, Prizzy-Tone-Flex, Ben Mac-Micah-Marty, Mono Lisa.

Boomtick presents this, the first of their breaks nights for 2008. "It’s the first BAA night of 2008 and the lads are fired up and ready to go! This will be a night showcasing two groups of well worth the title Break-A-Holics, the first trio shall comprise of Prizzy, the notorious 'I’ve retired' Tone and Flex. The second crew will consist of Ben Mac, Micah and Marty. Oh what a night this shall be! Limited merchandise will also be available on the night".

Venue : Ambar (old Edge) downstairs at 104 Murray St Perth 10pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $12 (or $8 with a loyalty card) on the door.

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[ GoodVibes08 ]
-== Good Vibrations Festival 08 [Sun 17th Feb 08] ==-

Roots Stage Acts/DJ's :- Brytskee Band, Drapht, Zeke, Funkola, Pigeon John, Fdel, K-Os, Katalyst, DJ Armee (Downsyde), Pharoahe Monch, High Contrast feat. MC Wrec.
Chinese Laundry Acts/DJ's :- Signal Drivers, Mind Electric, Micah, The Stafford Brothers, 16 Bit Lolitas, Surkin, Sinden, James Zabiela.
B Live Acts/DJ's :- Bourgois Bogan, Bag Raiders, Beat Vandals, Radioclit, A-Trak & Kid Sister, Tittsworth, The Nextmen feat.Yungun.
Star Bar Acts/DJ's :- Lynt, Upfunk (Shane Copal & Dave Maslen), Virginia Le, Pete Sofo, Christian Luke, PQM, Brewster B, Lorne Padman.
Good Vibrations Stage Acts/DJ's :- Marty McFly, She Selexx, The Funk Club House Band, Dave Jackson, Thievery Corporation (Live 20 piece), Calvin Harris, Steve Lind, The Rapture, Cypress Hill (USA), Kanye West.

This huge Festival with an International lineup hits Perth once again.

Venue : Heirisson Island, Perth 10pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $106+bf from Mills, 78 Records, Planet Video, Live Clothing, Swell Sounds, Vibes Clothing, Geraldton CD Centre.

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[ Tektonic ]
-== Tektonic [Fri 22nd Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Tomcraft (Ger), Misjah (NL).

Rise presents this special club event. "Tomcraft - one of the early pioneers of electronic music producing three albums, two of his own labels, dozens of successful singles and countless remixes from 1995 to the present. His 2002 hit ‘Loneliness’ shot straight to #1 in the UK Charts propelling him into the mainstream. With this recognised status in the bag and his constant search for higher levels in his mind, Tomcraft set up his independent labels, Great Stuff Recordings, and Craft Music on which acts such as GusGus, The Egg, Rockers Hi-Fi, Lützenkirchen and Oliver Koletzki released. All this and the fact that Tomcraft has always remained, as he was when he started his career, someone to whom the glitter of stardom is alien has made him a revered figure in the global electronic music scene.
Misjah - It all began in 1991 with releases as 'Dyewitness', in 1995 the name Misjah became legend with the release of the massive 'Access' with DJ Tim on his own X-Trax imprint. Misjah has also produced under various artist/project names in different styles for over 16 years and currently releases on his ReRun label. As a DJ he has his own minimal, hard, funky and pumping style. Using records as tools Misjah skilfully layers his sounds incorporating digital looping and effects to create a live feel to his DJ sets. Misjah has headlined major clubs and festivals including the massive Dance Valley in his native Holland.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$20 after on the door.

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[ TherapySessionsDylan ]
-== Therapy Sessions [Sat 23rd Feb 08] ==-

DJ's :- Dylan (UK), Limewax (UKR), Killswitch, Aotek (NZ).

Inhibit, Jungle Box, Anger Management & Freak Recordings present this special treat for lovers of the Darker side of DnB hosted by Armee & Webbz - "Dylan -The Sultan of Sickness, Dylan needs no introduction when it comes to drum & bass. The past few years have seen this top DJ and Producer go from absolute strength to strength, not only producing consistently, but consistently good - proving him to be, without a doubt, one of the hottest talents in the scene. He began back in the Electro era buying records and mixing them up on a couple of budget turntables, He then followed the music and studied all the different genres, evolving from Electro to Hip Hop to House and finally, his life...DnB! Taking the obvious first step, Dylan played on the London pirate radio scene with long time friend B Key for many years. His shows were legendary, with exclusive track selections and plenty of added humour to keep the listeners entertained (…Dylan is definitely known as the prankster to his friends!). Dylan decided to turn his twisted mind to the production side of things, scraping the money together for his first studio set up, and started to master the sampler and computer with B Key. They would spend every hour possible getting to grips with the equipment, and soon had some tracks complete - which they played to Danny Breaks. This lead to the debut releases of Kosmos 'Tighten Up' and 'Liquid Beats'. By then, Dylan had definitely caught the bug and hasn’t looked back since. He has continued to produce killer after killer including the anthem 'Need You' with Ink, The 'Inferno EP', 'Dominion' and 'Penitentiary' to name a few. Releasing on renown labels such as Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, Outbreak, Cylon, Timeless, Moving Shadow, Droppin’ Science, Architecture, Musica, Biotic, XXX and has collaborated with a slew of top producers in the scene including Technical Itch, Friction,Paradox, as well as his own projects 'Faith in Chaos' alongside Robyn Chaos, and 'The Four Horsemen' together with Loxy, Keaton, and Ink.
His 'Freak Recordings' is responsible for some of the hottest releases such as Knowledge Award winner Dkay’s 'Be There 4 U' and 'Martians' as well as Mason feat.Armanni Reign and Sharpness MC 'Ruff Rugged and Raw'. 2004 also saw Dylan taking his place among the mighty soldiers of the legendary Metalheadz imprint with tracks 'Metaphor' and 'Lost Dreams' an honour for someone so consistently inspired by the label's releases over the years. Dylan and Robyn Chaos (Anger Management) also started up the now internationally renown 'Therapy Sessions' in London's Shoreditch, East End, without a doubt providing some of the deadliest mid week line-ups a junglist could ever wish for.
From his residency at the Renegade Hardware nights at The End in Central London, to across the US, Sth Africa, All over Europe, Puerto Rico and, of course, the UK, Dylan’s djing has been consistently crippling dancefloors for years. His style ranges from demented darkness to ghetto funk, always retaining those trademark hard-driving, solid beats. The first releases from Freak Recordings twisted sister label 'Obscene Recordings' and 'Intasounds' (Alongside 1Xtra’s Bailey) had the DnB public in a frenzy. Always the one to watch out for, Dylan continues to produce an onslaught of discotheque destroyers for your listening pleasure...
Limewax - He doesn't like to be thought of as a child prodigy, but he is, despite his protests, the young Einstein of the Anger / Tech Freak posse. At only 18, he is already producing tracks on par with the big guns, and holding his own in the sickness department! Born in 1988 (!) he was weaned on hardcore vodka and babushka¹s in Russia and the Ukraine until the tender age of 11, where he then moved to the smoker¹s paradise that is Holland. A classically trained pianist, he began his decent into the griminess of drum and bass through listening to radio shows and breakbeat and ambient. Soon after his 11th birthday, he received some old equipment and began to mess about with atmospherics, and wrote a few symphonies (yes, symphonies - we're talking a young Mozart here!) and soon moved from old beaten up Roland's to getting his head around reason at age 15. From then to now has been all hard work, perspiration and a helluva lot of inspiration! His tunes are reminiscent of the dark sci fi landscapes of Technical Itch, the driving dark funk force of Dylan, like a hybrid love child - he is easily one of the most exciting artists to emerge from Europe this year, and without a doubt will remain so for the years ahead! From the the Cracking Core EP on Tech Itch Recordings, his Freak debut 'The Lawra', and more recently the 'We Have Life EP' with SPL featuring the huge dancefloor shaker 'Untitled 666' . This year see's him burst to new levels with a arsonal of insanely filthy tunes such as MOTD, Bomb, Invasion, collaborations with SPL, The Panacea ("Pigeons and Marshmallows"), and Dylan ("Cleansed by a Nightmare"), as well as the much MUCH anticipated Tech Freak album, with holds such absolute killers as 'Everything', 'Scream War', 'Face It Alone', 'Raptor', 'F**k The Lables' and so much more (seriously its almost laughable how amazing this guy's tunes are - you can play a whole set of Limewax, cover all spectrums, from deep to dancefloor to tribally booty shaking, to terrorizing lol and have just DAMN GOOD MUSIC he is that good)! Limewax may be young in age, but will rock the dance floor like a long established pro!! Mark my words, this is only the beginning...".

Venue : Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth (opposite pot black) 8pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $25+bf from Next Level, Mills, Planet Video.

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[ Future Soundz ]
-== Future Soundz - Chapter1 : [Sat 1st Mar 08] ==-

DJ's :- Killswitch, Descent, Access vs Illusiv, Fusion vs Blanko, Double-1-Seven, Inspekt vs Scollop, Linesaw vs Form7
MC's :- Armee, Webbz, Bear, HighNion.

Presented by the Inhibit Crew - "The Inhibit crew is invading Freo and extending an invitation to all junglist soldiers with a fetish for the soundz of the underground to join us at Norfolk Basement on March 1st for a night of good timez, killa beatz and wikid vibez!!! Future soundz in a new series of nights aimed at showcasing the seemingly limitless amount of world-class up and coming talent based right here in Australias dnb capital!!!" - punters also get a free KillSwitch CD on entry.

Venue : Norfolk Basement, 47 South Tce Fremantle 7pm-12am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 entry on the door.

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[ Future Music ]
(final flyer)
[ Future Music ]
(1st version lineup / flyer)
-== Future Music Festival : [Sun 2nd Mar 08] ==-

Main Stage DJ's/Acts :- The Chemical Brothers (live), Sven Vath (Ger), James Holroyd, John Digweed (UK), Laidback Luke, Kreice, Travis.
Electro Splash Stage DJ's/Acts :- D.I.M, Mark Knight (UK), Who Made Who (live), The Black Ghosts (live), DataRock, Carl Kennedy, Mick Zing, Shazam.
Famous Stage DJ's/Acts :- Markus Schulz, Roger Sanchez (USA), Eddie Halliwell (UK), Shapeshifters, Kenny L, Adam Kelly.
Future Funk Stage DJ's/Acts :- Junior, Kid Koala, Aesop Rock, Evil Nine, Elite Force, Micah vs Ben Mac, Darren Briais.
Silent Disco Stage DJ's :- Deck Z, Damian John, Future Frog, Sean Chee, Declan, Terry Waites, DJ Zeke.

A HUGE lineup Festival presented by Mellen Events and Future Entertainment, to kick off the Labour Day long weekend. "The Future of dance music festivals in Australia is alive and well with the announcement that The Chemical Brothers will headline the second annual Future Music Festival in March to a strictly capacity audience at Wellington Square in the heart of the city. Add to this legends John Digweed (one half of Sasha & Digweed, perhaps the most celebrated dance duo of all time) and Sven Vath, M.I.A. mastermind Diplo, hip hop’s MC of the moment Aesop Rock, S-man Roger Sanchez, Ninja Tune turntablist Kid Koala, a host of others, and what you have is an excitingly contemporary perspective on the Future of international electronic music.
The Silent Disco, a festival favourite at Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Bennicassim, Global Gathering, Edinburgh Fringe and many more, also makes its very quiet debut at the Future Music Festival this year to add to the existing world class entertainment. The Silent Disco earned its name because an outsider walking in would see a tent full of people dancing, yet hear no music, hence silent disco. Featuring a 2 channel headset system, expect the unexpected with performances by some of the festival’s headline acts on one channel with the crazy Dutch 433fm.com DJ’s mixing up tracks from long-lost eras with current dance floor killers. In other words: it’s a complete radio broadcast, but most certainly one where nothing is fixed and everything is possible! Experience the Future silently for the very first time! " - Definately something to experience this day...
*NOTE* - Originally billed - DJ Yoda has cancelled due to health reasons and was too unwell to make the journey. Robbie Rivera has cancelled due to personal reasons.
More info on the Perth leg here
Few reports from people were that the arenas were too close together and the sound clashed a lot because of this. Also that the ground soon turned into a dustbowl (they should've wet the ground the day before to stop this a bit) and many a person i spoke to later in the night was losing their voice - that's why years ago the old dust masks were perfect for outdoor raves!

Venue : Wellington Square, Perth (entrance is off Wittenoom St) 12pm-10pm. An 18+ event.
Tickets : Early Bird Tickets $95+bf / Full Price $115+bf from Ticketmaster, InTheMix.com.au, 78 Records, DJ Factory, Live Clothing, Mills Records, Planet Video and Rockeby Records.

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[ Virus 08 ]
-== Virus [Sun 2nd Mar 08] ==-

DJ's :- Infected Mushroom (Israel), Outrage (UK), Trei (NZ), Dr.Willis (Melb), Diamond D, J Nitrous, Concept, Akira, Ondy, Rousa, Freestyle, Sean Chee, Flaunt, Piet El.
MC's :- Assasin, Stylee & Webz.

Hardware, Cybergroove & Loaded Dice in conjunction w/Closer, Memmeric, F.O.R.C.E & EMAS presents this special Labour Day event - featuring -
Infected Mushroom (Israel) - After their storming touring in 2007, infected are back to present new material from their upcoming album due in 2008. Since last year, amit duvdevani (aka duvdev) and erez eisen (aizen) have entered the dj mag top 10, played their biggest year of shows and have began working on their new dvd. The infection has spread worldwide, with more shows than ever for the band fusing psy-trance, rock and electronics on the big stage, with duvdev and erez at the helm. The infected mushroom phenomenon has swept every last corner of the planet. Tokyo, brazil, mexico city, new york, london moscow, tel aviv and everywhere in between have experienced the infection- now the mushroom prepare to bring their new live show and treat us with a sneak preview of their next album to Australia.
Outrage (UK) - Outrage (formerly known as DJ Rage) has been closely following drum and bass for over a decade. With a tonne of releases on label Metalheadz, Inneractive, Intasound, Commercial Suicide, Rufige and Horizons, he is also doing the business on his own labels Backlash Records and Whisper Audio. Expect nothing less than good time, awesome tunes and a legend in his own right.
Trei (NZ) - One of New Zealand’s finest Club DJ’s with a reputation for infectious mixing and slamming dance-floor vibes, TREi has become a regular at some of the country’s best known Drum’n’Bass sessions - including New Zealand’s longest running club night Bass Frontiers - and has played around NZ & abroad with the biggest names on the international scene including Andy C, Pendulum, Zinc, Friction, Concord Dawn, Digita l, and Mampi Swift.
This will be wicked...seen I.Mushroom each time they've come and it's gone off bigtime and been well worth squeezing into a club to see em!
A big capacity crowd (people were held up bigtime in queues) jammed into Metros and were definately awaiting the Israeli masters of Psy - must say i preferred their sets at heat & Capitol last year, but they still rocked out a good solid show - even managing a psy-edged cover of Depeche Mode's 'Personal Jesus'. Great crowd, good vibe though...plenty of people kickin on from Future Music as well. Once again though the management shut the upstairs arena early and so quite a few of the DJs there didnt get to play...most unfair and Metros actually shut the club doors at 4am!!! This cut short the set halfway of Outrage (UK) who many had come to see...now that's one way to anger the punters...not the fault of the promoters here crew - but the venue.

Venue : Metro City, 146 Roe St, Northbridge 9pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $45+bf from The Spot@Curtin, Jumbo Entertainment, Galaxy Entertainment, Mills Records, Planet Video, Groove Music, Amplifier Capitol, Rockeby Records, DJ Factory, LIVE Clothing (Festival wristband holders $15 discount on door price) on the door.

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[ Brisk ]
-== Destiny : [Fri 7th Mar 08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood (Old Skool 10-11:30pm), Greg Packer (Old Skool 11:30-1am), DJ Brisk (UK - Old Skool set 1-3am), Hutcho (Old Skool 3-4:30am), Rousa (Old Skool 4:30-close).

Rise presents this very special Old Skool club event "Brisk possesses a distinctive and incomparable musical dexterity. A mastered continuity and talent that is inimitable to the prodigious DJ Brisk. Natural skill, experience and technical prowess makes Brisk a demon of the decks.
This man has an insatiable passion for all things hard to the core. Brisk is an accomplished artist with an all consuming drive, to deliver to, and rock dance floors globally. Having built his province through blood, sweat and tears; Brisk has persevered to become a well respected DJ and throughout every aspect of the dance scene from the underground to the mainstream, by both clubber and artist alike.
The love affair began in 1987, first gracing the decks in a professional capacity at the tender age of 15 taking his name from his tag, back in his graffiti and break dancing days! He set about living up to his name. After years of practice and nurturing his technique and passion, Since then his unquestionable and duly worshipped talents have cultivated him into the pillar of the rave scene that he now is.
A perfectionist on the mixer, Brisk blends exclusive and unique tunes at a rapid rate, keeping the ravers pinned to the floor. His uncompromising style makes him the Ravers DJ, never missing a beat and never conforming! Do not miss this rare opportunity to experience an original old skool set by one of the absolute legends of the scene.".
See you there for a night of well-overdue Old Skool mayhem!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ WildDaze ]
-== WildDaze (Oz Daze 2) : [Sat 8th Mar 08] ==-

UDJ Stage (House/Electro/Breaks) DJ's :- Kingz, DJ Shaker vs Mega Mike, Aristocrat, DJ Draught, D3RF, Da_Maestro, Blanco Del Sol, Cram, SYDA, Jezahh, Starma, Freestyle, GT Watson vs Heat 1, Beauty School Drop Out, DJ Fizz, Cram (late Hard set), UDJ AllStar Mashup.
Shakedown Productions Stage (D'n'B/Hardcore) DJ's :- Xander, Obsolute, Rid, DJ Ahriman, Kirra Stylez, Hell_Billy, Tarquin, Eltr0n, DJ Deej, Keedlez vs Ted E, Chronic, Jazza, DJ Arson, DJ Ange, Apex Predators, DJ Sahara, Shakedown Productions AllStar Mashup.
MC's :- MC Bear, Kid Deus, and Wazza & Leon the Drunken Ravers, and special guests!

Shakedown Productions & UDJ present this underground event. "Once again - we have a plethora of DJ's lining up to play their best for you all day and all night long! And again we have some great lighting, scenery and sound! So come and say GOODBYE to the Summer! Oh yeah - the venue will not be changed this time - hence the maps!
Maps will be given out from the front of the old Berlin nightclub, at 8pm, Friday the 7th of March 2008 (ie the night before!) This is strictly a 'party friendly' gig, with a 'zero tolerance' for any type of negative actions". Not too much info...seems all ages, not sure of cost (if any) or just donation...

Venue : Secret location, to be revealed by map, 12pm midday-4am+. An all age event.
Tickets : FREE / Donation.

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[ Scott Brown ]
-== Scott Brown : [Fri 14th Mar 08] ==-

DJ's :- Scott Brown (Scot), Rousa.

Rise presents this special HaRdCoRe club event featuring Scotland's No.1 Scott Brown - "Scott doesn’t just play hardcore he IS hardcore! Hailing from the highlands of Scotland, his ice-cold fury translates into a fiery onslaught that spares none in its wake!! For years his Evolution Records and Evolution Plus labels have been blistering the hardcore scene with tune after tune of pure dance floor damage including Neck Breaker, Elysium, Call My Name and everybody’s favourite Definition Of A Bad Boy. He is one of the most down to earth people in the international scene, and easily the most recognized name in the hardcore movement. Without a doubt, Scott Brown is one of the hardcore elite and a Godfather of the Hardcore scene. There is little question that he is the UKs number one hardcore DJ and producer. Don’t miss this Bad Boy in his much anticipated return to Rise".
See you there!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ DJStorm ]
-== DJ Storm : [Sat 15th Mar 08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Storm (Metalheadz UK), Greg Packer, more TBA.

Presented by Rise - this club event features the UK's legendary DnB girl...DJ Storm - "Affectionately dubbed the First Lady of Drum and Bass, Storm has always been one of the most influential DJs within drum and bass known for her tight mixing skills and exclusive selection. As one of the Metalheadz label’s chief selectors, she represents the crew at their residencies, label nights and tours as well as countless solo gigs. More recently, she’s linked with other like-minded female drum and bass artists to form Feline and has travelled with the crew to dates in across Europe as well as making regular appearances as Feline resident at their club night at London’s Herbal.
In 2007 she also received plenty of much deserved press attention. A rarity for a non-producer, she bagged herself a Knowledge Cover feature in Summer, only to top it up with an ATM mag cover mix-cd featuring a ‘history of Metalheadz’ mix. Needless to say that Storm has plenty on her plate for 2008, including a much anticipated return to Australia in March when the First Lady of drum’n’bass will once again be blowing up the decks at Rise".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street Northbridge, 10pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$20 after on the door.

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[ Q-Dance ] [ Q-Dance ]

-== Q-Dance Tour : [Sun 23rd Mar 08] ==-

*** EVENT CANCELLED ***
Q-Dance Arena DJ's/Acts :- DJ Zany (NL), Donkey Rollers (NL live), Lady Dana (NL), Mark Sherry (Scotland), Jowan (NL), Dr.Willis, Kenny L
MC's :- MC Dv8 (Holl).
F.O.R.C.E Arena DJ's :- Rousa, Hutcho, Mayhem, Techen, ST, Clint Scott, Matt Stovold, Steven Tranzor.

This HUGE international hard dance event is presented by Cybergroove, The DJ Factory & Q Australia "2008 sees the beginnings of a new era, something stirs - the sounds of the harder revolution. Be part of the global phenomenon and experience first hand a pioneering movement as the Q World Order prepare to storm Australian shores. More than just a global movement or a way of life to some, Hardstyle’s thunderous power and boundless energy have seen QDance grow into an unstoppable juggernaut that has spread like a virus! As such QDance have etched themselves into dance music history, hosting globally renowned events such as Defqon1 and Qlimax- events that not only lifted the bar on production standards, but smashed it entirely! The world’s biggest Hardstyle warriors are designing a production showcase that is unparalleled by any events ever seen before in Australia. All production specifications for Q Australia tour are first designed and engineered in the Netherlands and then built tuff and executed right here in Australia. Experience the first steps of a new dynasty… The Q World Order. The Q invasion is to be spearheaded by the finest local and international panel of superstars ever assembled under the southern cross- from the real deal masters and originators to the new school wonder breed currently setting the world ablaze, you will experience a cross section of DJs, MCs and live artists. Q promises to defy convention with an all-star team of globetrotting hardstyle royalty!".

AHHHHH! What a class Dutch lineup - this would've been a wicked night for fans of Gabba/Hardstyle - but it has been cancelled at no fault of the promoters (Cybergroove, The DJ Factory & Q Australia)!! After the somewhat of a debacle of Virus being closed early by Metros management and on top of that news coming to light that they hadn't even organised a licence for the Easter weekend (one wonders if they were serious about holding the event at all at their venue?) - the QDance team have decided to cancel, rather than move the event to a smaller, perhaps inferior venue...damn - hopefully we get a chance to see them here and play at it next year??? (sigh)

Venue : Metro City, 146 Roe St, Northbridge, 11:30pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $45+bf from DJ Factory, Moshtix outlets - Planet Video, Rockeby Records, Groove Music, Mills records, Galaxy Entertainment, Jumbo Entertainment - more on the door.

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[Scan ASAP]
-== Absolute HaRdCoRe II : [Fri 21st Mar 08] ==-

DJ's :- Luminate, Whiskey, Hutcho (upfront Gabba set 3-4:20am), more TBA.
MC's :- Whiskey, Capone, Pase.

FORCE Crew presents the return of this legendary outdoor underground HaRdCoRe event - check the Force Forums for more info.
This went off even more than the first event with heaps of people making their way through the roadkill-infested highway to the camp location! What a dustbowl when we DJ'd though whoa you people were kickin up the dust! Loved the conga line led by Dan from FORCE during my set when I dropped IceCube in the middle for him!

Venue : CampSite TBA 10pm-6am. An all ages event.
Tickets : Free entry / donation.

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[ Overload ]
-== Overload : [Sun 23rd Mar 08] ==-

*** Q-DANCE REPLACEMENT ***
FORCE Arena (Main Room - HardStyle / Hard Dance / Hard Trance) DJ's :- Clint Scott, Freestyle, Hutcho vs Mayhem (1-2am), Jon Noonan, Kenny L, Piet EL, Rousa, ST, Techen, more TBA.
SOS & EMAS (Upstairs Room - DnB / HaRdCoRe / Rave) DJ's :- Confusiouz, Dair, Darkness, Daze vs Pace, JNitrous vs Access, Randomosity vs Special Guest, Ravix, Reaktor, Rino, Bear, Visceral + Special Guest.
MC's :- Matrix, Whiskey & tha usual drunken yobs & assorted crew out on bail.

F.O.R.C.E Crew presents this special Hardstyle, Hard Dance/Trance, Gabba, DnB and HaRdCoRe event as a replacement for the cancelled QDance - featuring a very solid 2 room lineup of local DJs to bang the night out in fine style for the Easter weekend...and it's at Heat, featuring the booming FORCE Sound System, lasers and much more - lots more soon!
See you there!

Venue : Heat Nightclub, 187 Stirling St, Perth 8pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $15 (cheap!) on the door.

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[ Nocturnal ]
-== Nocturnal [Sat 12th Apr 08] ==-

Main Room DJ's/Acts :- Micah, Piet El, FaNaTiK (Live PA), Muller (feat.MC Xsessiv), Hutcho (Hardstyle set - not billed).
2nd Arena DJ's :- Amnesia Effect, Markus, Aspect, Bastian, J Creek, Heat1, Darkness.

C-Quence in conjunction with EMAS presents this special smoke, drug & alcohol free club event with two arenas of Breaks, Trance, HardTek, Hardstyle and more on offer!
Check the C-Quence website for more info - webpage here

Venue : Fly By Night Club, Parry St Fremantle 6pm-11pm. An all ages event.
Tickets : $15 from Mills records, Next Level Records, $20 on the door.

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[ Scan ASAP ]
-== Official Pendulum Concert After-Party [Sat 19th Apr 08] ==-

Main Room DJ's :- Bam Bam (Rave Breaks 10-11pm), Hutcho (Dark DnB 11-12am), Access (Upfront DnB 12-1am), Dair (Upfront DnB 1-2am), J.Nitrous (Upfront DnB 2-3am), Inspekt vs Bastian (Upfront DnB 3-4am), HellBilly vs Bear (DnB 4-5am), Darkness (DnB 5-6am).
Rave In A Box & West Coast Ravers Arena DJ's :- Colonel Slammers vs Whiskey, Reaktor, Freestyle, Pace vs Daze, Beni C, Randomosity vs Caide, Evenflo, Ravix vs G-Force.
MC's :- Kapone, Matrix, Whiskey, other drunken yobs.

F.O.R.C.E presents this special official all ages after party for the Claremont Showgrounds Pendulum concert - only a five minute walk from the Joondalup train station. Hard Breaks & Drum n Bass cranking out for the rest of the night for those wanting to party on past the main show - This is a full scale production event, 28K Sound System, Full Colour Lasers, Intelligent Lighting, the Massive LED Screen, Free giveaways...see you there.
Check the website for more info webpage here

Venue : Skate International, 202 Winton Ave, Joondalup 10pm-6am. An All Ages event.
Tickets : $20+bf from Next Level, DJ Factory, Industry sellers.

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[ Hard Corps ]
-== Hard Corps [Fri 24th Jan 03] ==-

DJ's :- Rousa vs Dair, Jazza vs MC XSessiv, Daze vs Rowdy, Shorty vs Illusiv, Luminate vs Whiskey.

Rise present this special ANZAC weekend HaRdCoRe Drum n Bass DJ Battle club event.

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-3am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members free b4 11pm/$5 after, non-members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after on the door.

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[ Energize ]
-== Energize White Party : [Fri 25th Apr 08] ==-

DJ's :- Whiskey vs Antix (7-8pm), Piet El (8-9pm), Slick (9-10pm), Junior (R&B 10-11pm), Hutcho (Hard Trance 11-12am).

Energize Nite Life presents this, the annual 'White Party' All Ages event on Anzac Day - featuring the sounds of Commercial Dance, Trance, Techno, RnB, House and Electro. "Energize Nite Life is Perth's newest Underage events company. In the past 6 years the people organising Energize have been behind the running of three of Perth's major underage dance events such as 'Eurotec', 'Urban Jam', 'Vibe' to name a few. Now Energize Nite Life is getting ready to hit Perth with a heap of organized and fun events for 2008". Dress to impress in white!
Check the website for more info webpage here

Venue : Skate International, 202 Winton Ave, Joondalup 7pm-6am. An All Ages event.
Tickets : $20+bf from Skate International, Energize Direct (0433 306 636)or via Paypal on the website.

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[ Nightmare ]
-== Nightmare : [Fri 25th Apr 08] ==-

DJ's :- Whiskey vs Trellor (Gabba/HaRdCoRe 1am-2am), Scythe (Gabba 2-3am), Techen vs ST (Hardstyle 3-4am), Reaktor vs Dair (Gabba/HaRdCoRe 4-5am), Hutcho (Gabba/Speed+TerrorCore 5-6am).

F.O.R.C.E presents this very special Anzac Day rare treat, in the form of Gabba, HaRdCoRe, Hardstyle, Speed+TerrorCore music styles for the night. This will be a rare 5-hour blast of very hard music...are you up for it? Can you handle the punishment? See you there!
*NOTE* This event begins at 1am to give us the chance to clear up from the earlier commercial-edged event and start all over again!

Nice to see a lot of old faces coming out to face the barrage of bangin' beats...eg been waaay too long since i've seen Mr.Adam Brown grace what was (technically) an all age event but like most, i guess it was the twist of a totally Hardstyle/Gabba/Speedcore theme on offer and why not?
As I dribbled into the mic to the party faithful at the end...the Perth crew definately proved this night that a good dose of the harder styles in life is not only still popular...but also very much in demand...and certainly well overdue! There's been some very good hard-themed (music) events over the years - I should know as I've either been at them or been lucky enough to play at them...and I'd have to say last night really was up there...the punters really went crazy for the music and I think I can be honest by saying on behalf of all the DJ's that you were a pleasure to play for. It was good to hear (obviously new & curious) punters asking the names of the styles as they were dropped...hopefully last night we've just created a whole load of new HaRdCoRe fans...the 1-6am probably just about right for this initial 'experiment' - I think if we'd gone longer, the bodies would've started piling up around the walls! Each set just kept it bangin from the one before and you guys just lapped it up...nice one! Apologies to anyone I hurt with the Speed/Breakcore to round the night up...I know you guys like to finish hard, but I can appreciate just how tired a lot of you would've been 5-6am, so I tried not to go too crazy...well ok I admit dropping a couple that fit the 'cop that' category very nicely...actually I think we all did hehe. Big ReSpeCt to all the FORCE crew, all the other DJ's, the MC's who hopped on and gave it some, (special mention to 'Mad GBT Mark' who simply went crazy during my set...don't remember the last time an MC was 'avin it that large next to me that I was having trouble mixing...just classic!) and all the punters! Check the website for more info webpage here

Venue : Skate International, 202 Winton Ave, Joondalup 1am-6am. An All Ages event.
Tickets : $20+bf from FORCE industry sellers, or on the door.

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[Scan ASAP]
-== HeavyWeight Sounds : [Fri 25th Apr 08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Marky (Brazil), Dair, DJ Morry, Diamond D, Concept, HighRoller.
MC's :- Stamina (UK), Assassin, Stylee, Webz, X-Sessiv.

Loaded Dice presents this special Anzac Day DnB event. More soon.

Venue : Metropolis City, 146 Roe St Northbridge 10pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $35+bf from Moshtix.com.au, LoadedDice.com.au, Live Clothing, Next Level, DJ Factory.

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[Scan ASAP]
-== Ultimate HaRdCoRe : [Fri 9th May 08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Suae (Melb), Rousa, Simon Barwood.
Rise presents this special club event - "DJ Suae’s infectious style of driving melodies and beautiful vocals, combined with the reputation for constantly delivering outstanding sets, sees Suae as a Main Room Fixture at prime Australian dance events such as Utopia, Manic, Two Tribes, Hardwars, Scattered, Godspeed, Prophecy, Helter Skelter & Fantasia as well as playing major international events such as Distruxion, Heaven and Hell, 50-50, and the mothership Hardcore event - HTID!
In 2005 Suae was the first Hardcore DJ to poll in the Technics Inthemix Top 50 DJ’s listing at position 41 rising to 34 in 2006, the same year Suae had his first vinyl release alongside DJ Weaver called ‘Get Stupid’ on Relentless Records. This kick-started his production career which saw massive hits and successful releases on labels such as Liquid Hardcore, Executive Records, Ballistic Bootlegs and Elektrik Euphoria.
In 2008 Suae makes his debut at Rise promoting volume three in the Ultimate Hardcore series which he has mixed for Central Station Records".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-3am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ Regenr8 ]
-== Regenr8 : [Sat 10th May 08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Ilogik (UK), Grin, Clint Scott, Beni C, Stevo, Samantha G.
Black Dragon Promotions present this Trance & NRG showcase. Not much info about this event, must admit it was on before I'd even heard about it - couple of the lads went down and reported it was badly supported...shame...Anyone?

Venue : Perth Soccer Club, 3 lawley St 8pm-2am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $25 on the door.

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[Scan ASAP]
-== GeneratioNext : [Sat 16th May 08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Dr.Willis, TyDi.
Rise presents this this special club event - Releasing the fourth edition of the infamous ‘House2hard’ compilation series, Generationext deliver a very upfront, cutting edge mix of essential dance tunes.
"Dr Willis - out of a small town recognized for its fine wines and laid back ways reins an artist whose determination to succeed in music has taken him on one hell of a ride across every corner of this country and now every continent of the globe. With tracks on over 20 compilations worldwide, artists such as Scot Project, Judge Jules, Eddie Halliwell, Kutski, Organ Donors, Alex Kidd & Yoji Biomehanika are all consistently playing Dr Willis productions in some of the biggest dance destinations on the world. As crazy as 2007 was for Dr Willis, this year proves to be headed in the same direction with a schedule for Ministry of Sound in Singapore where he will record and produce an anthem track for the night alongside Dark by Design and David Forbes.
tyDi - When most of us were contemplating which direction to go in life, a 20 years young DJ Producer firmly etched his worth in stone in the wonderful world of electronic dance music in such a way most can dream of in their entire career. Ranked the #4 DJ in Australia, productions signed to the #1 DJ in the world Armin Van Buuren’s record label, Armada and being play listed by artists such as Above & Beyond and Markus Shultz has become all in a days work for Tyson Illingworth. He has been quoted as Australia’s fastest rising star in the industry for a good reason. Tyson’s passion for music and life becomes evident in his very upfront and contagious display of energy live on stage. The personality portrayed is infectious and the sound is a breath of fresh air in a tired and repetitive market.". Apparently Dr.Willis got dacked whilst dancing on a podium & carried on regardless - now THAT'S a professional!!!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-3am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ HardWarsVIII ]
-== Hard Wars VIII : [Fri 6th Jun 08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood vs Steven Tranzor (10pm-11.30pm), Techen vs Hutcho (11.30pm-12.45pm), Rousa vs Pace (12.45am-2.00am), Clint Scott vs Matt Stovold (2.00am-3.15am), Mayhem vs ST (3.15am-4.30am), Daze vs Dair (4.30am-6am).

Rise present this special Hard House, HaRdCoRe, HardStyle& Hard Trance club event - "It's a no holds barred, full on ding dong battle as a dirty dozen of the best and hardest talent Perth has to offer go head to head in an eight hour back to back versus onslaught".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 after, non-members $10 b4 11pm/$15 after on the door.

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[ BerlinSessionsI ]
-== The Berlin Sessions : [Fri 6th Jun 08] ==-

DJ's :- Ellen Allien (Ger), ModeSelektor (Live - Ger), Lindstrom (Live - Norway), Mick Zing, DJ Travis, Petrosex, Amnesia Effect vs Askii.

Bourgeois Bogan, Becks Fusions and inthemix.com.au presents this special club event - "For one night only, Shape takes on the form of an underground Berlin club, featuring the grittiest, most boundary-pushing sounds of some of Europe's most intriguing electronic artists. Playing live on the night will be the delightfully dark and twisted duo Modeselektor and the inexplicably original Hans Peter Lindstrom. Performing one of her famous 'abstract Techno' DJs sets will be the captivating Ellen Allien, founder of BPitch control and one of the pioneers of Berlin Techno.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-5am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $26+bf from Planet Video, 78 Records, Mills...more on the door.

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[ Scan ASAP ]
-== Nightmare The 13th : [Fri 13th Jun 08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood, Rousa, Pace.

Rise presents this special Black Friday HaRdCoRe club event - "It’s a nightmare on James Street when the freaks come out to play on Friday the 13th at Rise. Come prepared to be spooked by the sounds of Rave Anthems, legendary Old Skool and horrifying HaRdCoRe …You'll wish it were only a nightmare! Be early for free face painting. Come in fancy dress for free entry before midnight".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members free b4 11pm/$5 after, non-members $5 b4 11pm/$10 before 2am, $15 after on the door.

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[ Scan ASAP ]
-== FORCE Forum Party - Absolute Force : [Sat 14th Jun 08] ==-

DJ's :- Whiskey vs Trallor (HaRdCoRe Gabba), Techen vs ST (Hard Trance/Hardstyle), Hutcho (Schranz Techno/Hardstyle/Gabba), Gforce (Happy Hardcore), Ravix (Happy HaRdCoRe), J Nitrous (Dirty upfront DnB), Luminate (HaRdCoRe/Freeform), Reaktor (Happy HaRdCoRe/Trance), Beni C (Hard House), Lizzah (DnB), Grizzly (upfront DnB), Lethal (HaRdCoRe).
MC's :- Whiskey, Hutcho & other assorted drunken yobs.

F.O.R.C.E Entertainment are proud to present this very special Forum party. This is a free outdoor party featuring all styles of music that you have voted on recently (Absolute HaRdCoRe styles, nothing too flash). NOTE: As this event is for the loyal forum members, please try keep it on the down low. We have secured some huge tarps to rig up beforehand - so crappy weather won't be a problem, let's party on and spread d word!! Rubbish bags provided so please respect the area. If you'd like to be part of the convoy meet at the FORCE offices Ryelane St Maddington and travel together!
Check the forum website for more info forum here

Venue : Secret bush location TBA 7pm-late. An all ages event.
Tickets : FREE entry (gold coin donation towards generator fuel).

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[ Scan ASAP ]
-== Nightmare v2.0 Champions Of Old School : [Sat 27th Jun 08] ==-

DJ's :- Hutcho (6-7pm), Leroy (7-8pm), Menis (8-9pm), Dair (9-10pm).

Next Level & F.O.R.C.E. presented this special pre show event for ticket holders of Nightmare v2.0 with an in-house HaRdCoRe mixup in store @ Next Level featuring a rare Showcase of the History Of Happy HaRdCoRe by some of the DJs who were there.
DJ Dair My Space - I live in Perth WA. I produce music, dj and run Next Level for a living. I left school after year 11 and went to music collage. I then went to the UK and USA on a mission to write music with many different producers. I started dj-ing in Perth in 1998 – playing hardcore at local club Gravity (RIP) and worked my way to 3 tours of the UK & USA, playing for the UK's #1 hardcore promoter "HTID" also rave legends "Raindance", received bookings across the west coast of America at several massive festivals and events including the massive Fransisco's NYE event "Coolworld" and a mad event in on Hollywood BLVD - Hollywood California, played New Zealand and regularly playing Australia's premier events "Utopia" Sydney. On top of that Dair is currently signed with 8 of hardcore's biggest record labels including Next Generation- UK(Brisk + Ham) , KFA Kniteforce- UK (Luna-C), Hecttech- UK, Thin N Crispy -UK (Robbie Long), Switched On Records UK, Uprising records UK and SSU Subsonic Underground USA I kind of feel I've achieved enough in the world of hardcore to be happy and could never of dreamed of being in some of the situations that I was in, so I'm looking to expanding my output of music into Drum n Bass as of 2007..... I've always been into breakbeat orientated hardcore and breakbeat in general and signing to Kniteforce gave me the inspiration and chance that enabled me to release the sort of sounds that I was really into back then.
DJ Hutcho My Space - I've been a vinyl-addict collecting records since about 1982 and DJ'ing since 1989 on 6UVSFM on the 'Earache My Eye' show but my first 'proper' rave gig was at "Techno Jam" @ Riverton in Nov '91 - a month later we did our first rave "Cosmic Xtc" - the same night as me old mate Greg Packer played his 1st gig at the "ET Rave" in Perth - small bit of trivia not often known. I've played many clubs, raves and still do the odd radio show when I can wag work. I play/have played just about all styles - HaRdCoRe, Trance, hard Acid/Techno, Breaks, Drum'n'Bass/Jungle, Rave, Old School, House, Gabba/Speedcore/Hardstyle - let's be honest here probably more types than any other DJ in Perth, yet I've often been pigeon-holed by promoters into either Gabba/D'n'B or Old School - go figure! I run 'TeKnoLoGy CoRps' crew - the oldest production crew in Perth (since 1991) and have been producing my own music as half of the due 'FaNaTiK' since 1992 - playing piles of live PAs supporting many a big name (Prodigy etc) for the last 16yrs and releasing vinyl since '96 with our tape album and WA's first dubplate (ahhh) and then finally a 12" ("BaSsLiNe TeRrOr") in '98 - plenty more to come! Currently I play at a lot of raves as the underground club scene is dead right now. Check out my site "The PeRth RaVe PaGeS" for more info on me, my crew and the drunken yobs I'm proud to call my mates - ReSpeCt To tHa MaSseS.
DJ Menis My Space - Chris Watt started putting sets together in 1996 at the ripe age of 17 and quickly established himself in the Perth Hardcore scene with residencies at the legendary Gravity and Elysium clubs. Known simply for the amount of energy he put into his sets and the ability to read a crowd, Chris quickly became a crowd favorite. By 1997, he began to play abroad and has since toured the UK twice playing at events like Future Dance (Bagleys Film Studios), Bowlers (Manchester) and The Aquarium Club (East London) to name a few. In 1998 he discovered House music and by 1999, with his new musical passion he began to blend House and Trance. Chris’s desire for music grew even stronger through his residency at Perth’s Rise nightclub where he supported acts such as Ferry Corsten, Robert Miles and Paul Van Dyk. Since late 2004, Chris has moved into the Nu Skool Breaks realm following the continuous influence from fellow Perth innovator Dj Leroy, fusing together under the Fireball Productions outfit to promote the “Tearout Sessions” events. Today, he is one of Perth’s most traveled DJ’s having blown away crowds at some of Australia’s biggest parties including Two Tribes, Fantasia and Utopia alongside world class talent such as Hybrid, Mauro Picotto, BT, Tomcraft and General Midi. With over 10 years of professional experience and literally 100’s of performances under his belt, Chris brings a wealth of experience and a versatile approach to create a lively atmosphere in any venue.

Venue : Next Level Records, (basement) 108 Barrack St, Perth 7pm-10pm. An All Ages event.
Tickets : FREE to ticketholders & genuine ravers!

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[ Nightmare v2.0 ]
-== Nightmare v2.0 Champions Of HaRdCoRe : [Sat 27th Jun 08] ==-

Main Arena DJ's :- Randomosity vs Caide (12-1am), Dair vs Menis (1-2am), Kenny L vs Freestyle (2-3am), Pace vs Daze (3-4am), Luminate vs Whiskey (4-5am feat.tribute to Alecks RiP), Hutcho vs Reaktor (96-98 HaRdCoRe & Gabba 5-6:20am).
Underground Intelligence Arena DJ's :- Trallor (Hardtyle & Gabba 12-1am), Beni C vs Clint Scott (HaRd House 1-2am), J.Nitrous vs Rino (2-3am), Techen vs St (3-4am), Piet El vs Lethal (4-5am), Ravix vs GForce (5-6am).

Also in remembrance of the passing away of a fellow Raver Alecks recently (FORCE Forum party weekend) - FORCE Entertainment would like to commemorate her life by offering all those attending Champions Of HaRdCoRe a pink arm band in her remembrance to wear on the night...this armband is open to anyone who wishes to honour her life. Please ask for ur arm band at the door, feel free to write ur thoughts and wishes for someone who lost there life, way too young to be lost. Upon receiving ur arm band, you will be able to sign a card provided by FORCE which will be presented to her family by someone who was close to her after the event. Further info will be posted later regarding further commemorations, any ideas or people willing to help with this cause please feel free to msg FORCE...
Check the website for more info webpage here
Unfortunately this has turned into a media circus thanks to some silly girls who got caught at a certain private school, got expelled and since the school wouldn't talk to the press the decided to crucify the promoters and punters who attended this event...idiots. More soon.

Venue : Skate International, 202 Winton Ave, Joondalup 12am-6am. An All Ages event.
Tickets : $20+bf from Next Level, FORCE industry sellers - more on the door.

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-== Bedroom to Bigroom Series 9 - Heat 1 : [Fri 11/07/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Sideways (Hardstyle), DJ Heat1 (Trance), DJ iPlex (Hardcore), DJ Flip (Drum n Bass).

"Rise, Denon, Nu Skool DJ Academy and The DJ Factory search for Perth’s best new DJ in… From Bedroom to Bigroom (Series 9) - The DJ competition starts at 10.30pm.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Bedroom to Bigroom Series 9 - Heat 2 : [Fri 18/07/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Jason V, GT Watson, Treeby, Reaktor (Hardcore).

"Rise, Denon, Nu Skool DJ Academy and The DJ Factory search for Perth’s best new DJ in… From Bedroom to Bigroom (Series 9) - The DJ competition starts at 10.30pm.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Bedroom to Bigroom Series 9 - Heat 3 : [Fri 25/07/08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood, Steven Tranzor, Techen, Matt Stovold, Dair, Scott Nelson.

"Rise, Denon, Nu Skool DJ Academy and The DJ Factory search for Perth’s best new DJ in… From Bedroom to Bigroom (Series 9) - The DJ competition starts at 10.30pm with DJ's Adam, DJ Naylor, DJ Animalist (won heat well done boy!), DJ Iron Palm battling it out 10:30pm-12:30am.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Bedroom to Bigroom Series 9 - Heat 4 : [Fri 1/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Creek (Trance), DJ Junior (Hardcore), DJ Stiltz (Drum n Bass), DJ Skinny (Drum n Bass).

"Rise, Denon, Nu Skool DJ Academy and The DJ Factory search for Perth’s best new DJ in… From Bedroom to Bigroom (Series 9) - The DJ competition starts 10.30pm-12:30am - please note lineup change due to late withdrawal.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Bedroom to Bigroom Series 9 - Heat 5 : [Fri 8/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Tetch (Trance), DJ Darkstrom (Hard Dance), DJ Tekneeqzz (Hardstyle), DJ Signal (Drum n Bass).

"Rise, Denon, Nu Skool DJ Academy and The DJ Factory search for Perth’s best new DJ in… From Bedroom to Bigroom (Series 9) - The DJ competition starts 10.30pm-12:30am - please note lineup change due to late withdrawal.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== All Black feat.The Upbeats : [Sat 16/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- The Upbeats (NZ), N1, Traction, Diamond D
MC's :- Assassin, MC Stylee.

Loaded Dice presents this Drum'n'Bass event "Featuring The Upbeats from New Zealand.". Please note tickets are extremely limited for this event with very limited door sales...so be early!

Venue : Rosemount Hotel, Fitzgerald St, North Perth (opposite pot black) 8pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $30+bf from Moshtix Outlets, Next Level Records & DJ Factory - more on the door.

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-== Bedroom to Bigroom Series 9 - FiNaL : [Fri 22/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Junior, Animalist (Hardstyle), Reaktor (HaRdCoRe), DJ Sideways (HaRdCoRe), DJ Darkstrom (Trance), Treeby (DnB & Judges Choice Wildcard).

"Rise, Denon, Nu Skool DJ Academy and The DJ Factory search for Perth’s best new DJ in… From Bedroom to Bigroom (Series 9) - The DJ competition starts 10.30pm-12:30am.". The final results were... 3rd place, scoring 43 points - DJ Darkstrom 2nd place, scoring 48 points - DJ Treeby 1st place, scoring 50 points - DJ Junior. Junior was also celebrating his 21st and capped it off by winning the FiNaL tonight - well done to all the contestants in the series (special mention to Reaktor & Animalist who also rocked the show in my opinion but didn't place) and no doubt we'll see you behind the decks soon!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Muffler : [Sat 23/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Muffler (Finland), Dub Alley, Access, QBik, Ameba.
MC's :- Webbz, Armee & Bear.

Inhibit celebrate their 2nd birthday with this special DnB event featuring Finland's - "Muffler a.k.a Konsta is one of the few producers who have had releases on almost all top DnB labels including Moving Shadow, Hospital, DSCI4, Commercial Suicide, Formation, Frequency, Urban Takeover and his own Sighco Recordings. Early releases back in 99-00 on Urban Takeover were accepted worldwide by both clubbers and DJ's alike & his CD album on Urban Takeover "Soundz Of The Future" has got a warm welcome too. Also his mix cd, which consists only of his own tracks for Knowledge magazine (Apr 04 issue) got him some well deserved attention. To date Muffler has released over 50 vinyl singles, 2 CD albums & featured on various compilations. It's often been said that he is one of the most profilic producers in the DnB scene.
SighCo Recordings Label was launched in 2004 with his "Showdown / Futureshock", which many consider a classic by now. SighCo 004 - Muffler vs Ingenious Music (Feat I Cue & MC TC Izlam) "Super MC" b/w "What's The Deal (Super MC Dub) & Muffler's new artist album "SighCo Show" Autumn '07. Keep your ears peeled!
His tracks get constant support from other premier league DJs such as Andy C, Pendulum, Mampi Swift, Grooverider, Fabio, DJ SS, Zinc, Fresh, Ed Rush&Optical, Mickey Finn, Mary Anne Hobbs, John Peel, High Contrast to name but a few.
As a DJ, besides known for his fast doubledrop mixing skills, he always plays dubplate-heavy selections of the latest cuts.
He plays regularly around the world, both club and festival gigs, in countries like: UK, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Spain, Russia, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Croatia, France, Finland, Ukraine, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belgium to name a few..".

Venue : The Hyde Park Hotel (backroom) 8pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $25+bf from Planet Video, mills, next Level Records & DJ Factory - more on the door.

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-== Classic : [Fri 29/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood, Rousa, more TBA.

"Rise resident DJs take control for a whole night devoted to the classic tunes which have become so strongly identified with Rise spanning the clubÕs history over the past eight and a half years, expect to hear the sounds of Armin van Buuren, Camisra, Tiesto, Darude, Marcel Woods, DJ Jean, Mauro Picotto, Kernkraft 400, Ferry Corsten, Warp Brothers, Scot Project, Ian van Dahl, Dumonde, Public Domain and many more".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 b4 2am, $15 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Revolution : [Sat 30/08/08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood, Greg Packer, Rousa, DJ Junior (1-2am Bedroom To BigRoom Winner).
MC's :- Xsessiv.

"Newly crowned Series 9 winner - DJ Junior - will complete his transition From Bedroom To Bigroom when he returns to Rise to play an encore one hour peak time set between 1am and 2am at Revolution.". Junior was celebrating his 21st and capped it off by winning the FiNaL tonight - well done to all the contestants in the series!

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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-== Rob Gee : [Fri 5/09/08] ==-

DJ's :- Rob Gee (USA) & Fenix (Sydney), Simon Barwood, Rousa, Whiskey, more TBA.

"Rob Gee (USA) - From New York City international DJ Rob Gee gained worldwide fame after the release of “Ecstacy You Got What I Need”. He has put out over 50 releases over the past decade with various labels. Rob Gee is the only artist of his kind to collaborate and create with members of respected rock, metal, hardcore and hip hop acts such as Cypress Hill. Rob Gee is a recurring headliner at Sensation, Thunderdome, Mysteryland and Love Parade where he played in front of one million people.
DJ Fenix (Sydney) - Since 1991 DJ Fenix has been responsible for killer events in Sydney including Space Cadet, Cloud 9, Hyperspeed and the recent Hard Wars Series. He has performed around the country, pushing his own blend of Freeform, UK Hardcore and Driving Old Skool Happy Hard. He is easily the longest serving Rave DJ in Sydney" - Will be a wicked night of HARD Music see you there!!!.

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $10 b4 11pm/$20 thereafter on the door - Members $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter.

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-== Hard Attack : [Sat 6/09/08] ==-

DJ's :- TBA.

"Featuring Hard Style, Trance, Shuffle styles.". Not sure if this is an event or weekly - More info if/when I can get some...

Venue : The Maxx Nightclub, 49 Boas Avenue, Joondalup 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $10 on the door.

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-== Nick Skitz : [Fri 26/09/08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood, Nick Skitz (Syd 2hr set), Rousa, Steven Tranzor.

Special club event featuring Sydney's CD Mixmaster/Remixer Nick Skitz, a huge favourite of the slightly-more commercial edged club sounds. "Nick Skitz has been at the top of his game for longer than most of todays clubbers have been walking, let alone dancing, his remarkable and enduring success has earned him the undisputed title of Australias #1 bestselling and most recognized DJ, Remixer and Producer. Nick returns to Rise for a pumping 2 hr DJ set to promote his latest release Ð Skitzmix 29 - and is guaranteed to be cutting fully sick and up to his unique bass pounding, crowd pleasing antics behind the decks."

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $10 b4 11pm/$20 thereafter on the door - Members $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter.

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[ Battle Royale ]
-== Battle Royale : [Sun 28/09/08] ==-

DJ's :- Stiltz vs Access, Reaktor vs Termi, Q-Bik vs Dvise, Luminate vs Whiskey, Treeby vs Iron Palm, Rousa vs Pace.

"Queens Birthday Long Weekend Hardcore vs Drum n Bass DJ Battle. Imperial troops storm the Rise dancefloor this Queens Birthday as monarchists take on the republicans for the third round of our infamous Hardcore vs Drum n Bass DJ Battle with a dirty dozen dancefloor destroyers ready to raise the roof and fire a 21 gun salute with their bass thumping tunes. Representing Hardcore: Rousa, Pace, Luminate, Whiskey, Reaktor & Termi. Representing Drum n Bass: Q-Bik, Access, Treeby, Iron Palm, Dvise & Stiltz".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 b4 2am, $15 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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[ Heavyweight Soundz ]
-== Heavyweight Soundz : [Sun 28/09/08] ==-

DJ's :- DJ Friction & SP MC (UK), Culture Shock (UK), RAM (UK), Survival (UK), Audio Tactics.

"Queens Birthday Long Weekend special Drum'n'Bass event".

Venue : Metros Perth, Roe Street, Northbridge 9pm-late. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $55+bf from Next Level, DJ Factory, Moshtix Outlets, Live Clothing.

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[ Hard Wars 9 ]
-== Hard Wars IX : [Fri 3/10/08] ==-

DJ's :- TBA.

The ninth outing of this infamous night of bangin tunes - more info when i get it.

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $5 b4 11pm/$10 b4 2am, $15 thereafter on the door - Members free b4 11pm/$5 thereafter.

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[ NextLvL3rdBDay ]
-== Next Level 3rd Birthday : [Sat 4/10/08] ==-

DJ's :- J-Nitrous, Frantik, Rommel, Mono Lisa, Menis, Hutcho, Dair.

To celebrate the third birthday of the shop Russell and the boys are throwing a special party all day instore with a MASSIVE sale on all stock - records from $1, all new-release 12" are $15 - see you there will be a laugh.

Venue : Next Level, 108 Barrack St, Perth WA 10am-6pm. An 18+ event.
Tickets : FREE entry.

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[ ResetIII ]
-== Reset III : [Sat 11/10/08] ==-

DJ's :- Caide vs Randomosity, Grizzly vs Access, Luminate vs Whiskey, J Nitrous vs Dair, Pace vs Daze, Vishnu vs Rino, Ravix vs Reaktor, Hutcho (Schranz/Gabba set), Special Mash Up Set.
MC's :- Matrix, Whiskey, MC Partee, MC Spitt, Webz more TBA.

F.O.R.C.E Crew presents this rather unique special offer event - back2back parties over two weekends - two for the price of one! This is also the debut of the FORCE Foam party bubble machine!
There will be a water / energy drink bar set up, also will be glowsticks lollipops for sale - we can't let water in through the door cause its just to easy for alcohol to be hidden inside those containers, smoking is fine at this event - just please try and use the bins provided as much as possible - Remember - the easier u make this to clean for us - the more often we will do these types of events for you!

Venue : TBA Secret Location Malaga 10pm-6pm. An all ages event.
Tickets : $20 (NO door sales!) from Next Level Records, DJ Factory, FORCE Industry Sellers (DANIEL - 0438 174674, AJ (Ravix) - 0417 969 103, JAMES (Phirt) - 044 887 7034, JIMMY - 0408 036 746, MATT (Darkness) - 0407 836 950, WES (ecentrik) - 0405 241 500, Grant (Dr_Scythe) 0433285538).
This event is now sold out if you weren't quick enough!

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[ ResetIII ]
-== Reset - ReLoAdeD : [Sat 18/10/08] ==-

DJ's :- Shimmer Showcase, Darkness, Jimmy Nitrous (DubStep/DnB), Clint Scott (Hard House), Techen vs ST (Hardstyle), Trallor vs Junior, Hutcho (Schranz/Gabba), Beni C (Hard NRG), Stevereg, G-Force vs EVO, Nathan vs Ravix, more TBA, Special Mash Up Set.
MC's :- Whiskey, MC Partee, MC Spitt, Webz, Kid more TBA.

F.O.R.C.E Crew presents part II of this rather unique special offer 2-part event - back2back parties over two weekends - two for the price of one! Well if you weren't worn out with last weekend's antics, here we are with the second installment of the set - The DJs tonight playing HardHouse / Trance / Dub Step / HardStyle / Psy Trance / Gabba / Electro - As usual, there may be a water / energy drink bar set up, also will be glowsticks lollipops for sale - bring some water & supplies as it is not near any shops - please join in Dan's congo line when it kicks off - smoking is fine at this event - just please try and use the bins provided as much as possible - Remember - the easier u make this to clean for us - the more often we will do these types of events for you!
Don't mind admitting i got flippin smashed at this as i didnt drive (yay) and had a whale of a time not knowing what the hell was going on - shout out to the dude that pulled the chainsaw on Scruff in the morning...ha!

Venue : TBA Secret outdoor Location 10pm-6pm. An all ages event.
Tickets : $20 (NO door sales!) from Next Level Records, DJ Factory, FORCE Industry Sellers (DANIEL - 0438 174674, AJ (Ravix) - 0417 969 103, JAMES (Phirt) - 044 887 7034, JIMMY - 0408 036 746, MATT (Darkness) - 0407 836 950, WES (ecentrik) - 0405 241 500, Grant (Dr_Scythe) 0433285538).
This event is now sold out if you weren't quick enough!

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[ StrawbFields4Eva ]
-== Strawberry Fields Forever : [Sun 26th Oct 08] ==-

Ok guys, basically just a purely tribute memorial barbecue for the man like James H who as you'll know very sadly passed away last year. It would be lovely to see as many of you that knew him as possible & will make it a really great day to get together and relax with a beer or few as he would've appreciated - "Everyone Welcome! brimg your memories, your James stories and your barbecue stuff, let's get together to remember the great times and raise a glass to our dear friend James".

Venue : Willong Pavillion, King's Park Perth 11am-3pm. An all ages tribute event.
Tickets : FREE Entry.

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-== Grand Slam [Sun 16th Jan 08] ==-

DJ's :- Grizzly & 7 other locals TBA on two stages.
Not much info on this as yet - just a last minute update on a gig this weekend - will try for more info asap - come support your local underground!

Venue : Newport Hotel, Fremantle, 5.30pm-10pm. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $10 on the door.

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-== Insomniak II : [Sat 22nd Nov 08] ==-

DJ's :- Ravix vs G-Force (HaRdCoRe 9-10pm), Dair vs Termi (ex-Junior Old School 10-11pm), Luminate vs Freestyle (HaRdCoRe/Freeform 11-12am), J.Nitrous vs Access (DnB 12-1am), Weaver (Sydney - upfron & classic HaRdCoRe set 1-3am), Hutcho (Classic Darkside DnB 3-3.30am), Pace vs Daze (HaRdCoRe 3-4am), Techen vs ST (Hardstyle 4-5am), Randomosity vs Caide (Trance/Electro - billed but didnt play), EvenflO (US Electro Breaks 5-6am) Hutcho (6 o'clock shock Gabba/Speedcore brutality).

FORCE presents the very welcome return to underground raving - what a great way to kick off summer with the third party in Summer 2008 featuring Sydney's legendary jock Weaver & totally bangin, up-for-it tunes all night in a secret location. Special mention must be made of Weaver's set - a very nice mix of upfront HaRdCoRe with quite a smattering of well-known favourites thrown in for good measure - went down a treat even though it absolutely poured down with rain - hence us getting him to play 30mins longer - he deserved it! Also must mention Ebb'n'Flow who played her last (impromptu filling in for Randomosity & Caide) set here before returning to the USA - nice heavy classic old school sampling Electro breaks set - well done girl! Shout out to all the lovely ladies that were there in the morning!

Venue : TBA Perth 9pm-6pm. An all ages event.
Tickets : $20+bf from Next Level and industry sellers.

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[ Scott Brown ]
-== Scott Brown (UK) : [Fri 5th Dec 08] ==-

DJ's :- Scott Brown (UK 1-3am), Whisky, Pace, Rousa, Dair.

Rise presents the special club event - "Scott Brown doesn’t just play hardcore he IS hardcore! Hailing from the highlands of Scotland, his ice-cold fury translates into a fiery onslaught that spares none in its wake!! For years his Evolution Records and Evolution Plus labels have been blistering the hardcore scene with tune after tune of pure dance floor damage including Neck Breaker, Elysium, Call My Name and everybody’s favourite Definition Of A Bad Boy. He is one of the most down to earth people in the international scene, and easily the most recognized name in the hardcore movement. Without a doubt, Scott Brown is one of the hardcore elite and a Godfather of the Hardcore scene. There is little question that he is the UKs number one hardcore DJ and producer. It’s been two years, it’s been too long. Don’t miss this Bad Boy in his much anticipated return to Rise.."

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $5 b4 11pm/$10 thereafter, nonmembers $10 b4 11pm/$20 after on the door.

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-== Atomic Hooligan : [Fri 5th Dec 08] ==-

DJ's :- Atomic Hooligan (UK), Blend, Marty McFly, Micah and Philly.

Boomtick presents the special club event - "Stop the beats and call the press! The boys bringing the tomfoolery to Breakfest are hittin’ up Ambar for a tantalizing taste of what’s to be expected come Boxing Day. Atomic Hooligan are planning a beat filled show-down of epic proportions at the Home of the Underground. Smashing onto the scene with the award winning debut album ‘You Are Here’, Atomic Hooligan’s follow up, ‘Sex Drugs and Blah Blah Blah’ is nothing short of nuclear. Effortlessly fusing a mix of electro, indie, hip hop and breakbeats with more ease then a hot knife through butter, the ‘Hooligans are continuously pushing their sound further then simply breaks. With special guests the likes of Alex Sim-Wise, playboy UK Cyber girl of the year and string arranger Jote Osahn, ‘Sex Drugs and Blah Blah Blah’ is set to not only rival their first album, but blow it out the water."

Venue : Ambar (old Edge) downstairs at 104 Murray St Perth 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $20 from the Boomtick shop (Boomtick.com.au) more on the door.

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[ pdma2008 ]
-== 10th Annual Perth Dance Music Awards Party : [Sun 7th Dec 08] ==-

DJ's :- Dave Jackson, Greg Packer, Dan The Man, James A, Mystique, Charlie Bucket.
MC'S/hosts - Hosted by Dart & Blend with Special Guests.

"The 10th Annual Perth Dance Music Awards Party is on again. Come and join in the fun as Perth celebrates it's favourites Sunday 7th December at the Rosemount Hotel. Featuring a special line up taking in 10 years worth of talent in Perth the 10th Annual PDMAs should be the biggest and best yet.". See you there...ugh three messy days in a row - again!

Venue : Rosemount Hotel: 459 Fitzgerald St - North Perth 3pm-10pm. An 18+ event.
Tickets : FREE entry.

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-== Rise 9th Birthday : [Fri 12th Dec 08] ==-

DJ's :- Simon Barwood (10-1), Rousa (1-3am), Steve Tranzor (3-6am).

Rise presents this special club event - celebrating the ninth birthday of Rise...each punter also got a special free Rise mix CD on entry - well done guys not many club nights survive this long.

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 10pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members FREE b4 11pm/$5 thereafter, nonmembers $5 b4 11pm/$10 after on the door.

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[ Sunrise III ]
-== Sunrise III : [Wed 31st Dec 08] ==-

FORCE Entertainment Arena DJ's :- G-Force vs Caide (Nu Skool Hardcore 8-9pm), Rino vs Vishnu (Live PA 9-10pm), Whiskey vs Luminate (Hardcore 10-11pm), Access (DnB 11-12am), Dair (Midnight Mashup feat.MC Whiskey 12-1am), Pace vs Daze (Nu Skool Hardcore 1-2am), J-Nitrous (Dark DnB 2-3am), Ravix vs Reaktor (Happy Hardcore 3-4am), Hutcho (Hard/Dark DnB 4-5am), Freestyle (Freeform 5-6am), Killswitch (Dark & Nasty DnB 6-7am), Hutcho (Speed/Terrorcore Shock set 7-8am).
MC'S - Whiskey, Webbz, Spitt, Partee.
TeKnoLoGy CoRpS & SOS Arena DJ's :- Gurny (Freeform 8-9pm), Mental (Jump Up Jungle 9-10pm), Bam Bam vs Gooch (Nu Skool Breaks 10-11pm), Clint Scott (Hard NRG 11-12am), ST (Hardstyle 12-1am), Sleep vs Hell-Billy (DnB 1-2am), Techen (Hardstyle 2-3am), Jack vs Trallor (Party Gabba 3-4am), Grizzly vs Keedlez (DnB 4-5am), Termi (Old Skool 5-6am), Matrix (DNB 6-7am).
MC's - Hutcho, Hyperdrive, Matrix, Hell-Billy.
Underground Intelligence ChillOut Arena DJ's :- Ravix (Trance 8-9pm), Mel (Hardcore 9-10pm), Xander (Liquid DnB 10-11pm), Blutak (Dubstep 11-12am), Randomosity (Electro 12-1am), Shimmer Entertainment Showcase (Electro 1-2am), Steil (Trance 2-3am), Freestyle (Psy Trance 3-4am), Miss Behaviour (Breaks 4-5am), D'Jaculate (DnB 5-6am).
Rave In A Box 'TrainWreck Arena' DJ's :- Fiona vs Shroom (hardcore 8-9pm), Ruffneck (Old Skool 9-10pm), Phirt vs Elmo (Hardcore 10-11pm), Chris vs Stiltz (DnB 11-12am), Dysfunction (hardstyle 12-1am), Iplex (Hardcore 1-2am), Progress In (Progressive Trance 2-3am), Ryot (Freeform 3-4am), Jeremy (Gabba 4-5am), Auscore vs Steven (Hardcore 5-6am).

F.O.R.C.E Crew presents the return of this very special NYE event - one that runs for a full TWELVE hours no less across FOUR rooms with nearly all genres covered across 43 sets no less! This will be a huge drug and alcohol free production and you'll definately miss out on a mad night if you don't get to this one - there will be a heap of industrial fans for the warehouse arena ...as well as a huge extraction fan too (aircon is working now as well). First Aid area provided - if you feel sick, get too hot or need any attention at all please dont ever hesitate to ask our first aid staff for help. Also a new massage area run by DMT - see you there!
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FORCE Forum - venue info here

Venue : TBA 8pm-8am - no pass outs. An all ages event.
Tickets : $33+bf from Next Level, DJ Factory & FORCE industry sellers - more on the door.

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[ OriginNYE ]
-== Origin : [Wed 31st Dec 08] ==-

DJ's/Acts :- Public Enemy (USA Live), Mos Def (USA Live), Pendulum (Live), Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5), Chase & Status (UK), Subfocus (UK), Noisia (Holl), Phace, Skream & Benga, N-Type, D-Bridge & Jenna G (UK), Muller.

Presented by Naras Entertainment - "Hip Hop. Dubstep. Drum & Bass. Synthetic Stadium Rock. Icons. Legends. Innovators. Rising Stars. NYE 2007 saw the birth of a new beginning – the origin of a new era. Naras brought us what was the biggest NYEve event by far, and this year’s instalment is even too big for Belvoir. Not just bigger either, but broader, badder and even more bass heavy.
A musical and political powerhouse for twenty six years now, Public Enemy are both invaluable and venerable. Their music incite minds and mass movements, and their message has been heard by millions. Don’t even try to fight the power.
Artist, Hollywood actor and activist Mos Def is one majorly multitalented man – an MC more interested in music than money – and raps with a refreshing message of substance over style.
Having both dominated and divided the drum n bass scene in ways never before seen, Pendulum have since progressed above and beyond it into what can only be described as their own atmosphere. Pointless to pigeon hole and increasingly impossible to avoid, Pendulum will again be playing LIVE.
Best known as one of the two deft and dexterous DJs of Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark now turns ‘tables on his own terms, and what he has to offer is difficult to refuse.
There is a disturbance in the force, and its name is dubstep. Scene star Skream will be joined by both Benga and N-Type on the first visit to Perth for all of them, and all three are certain to make an impression – the laws of physics demand it. Expect raw and broken beats, ridiculous bass pressure and a headstrong, hazy vibe.
Formerly one fourth of Bad Company and since one of the few to successfully cut their own groove in drum ‘n’ bass, D Bridge delves deeper than most, and in his minimal and unique way. Joining him for a set that is sure to take you on a journey is Jenna G – a vibrant and vital voice in the drum ‘n’ bass scene.
About to drop their debut album More Than Alot on the auspicious Ram Records, Chase & Status are two of Perth’s favourite party DJs. Every set they’ve played so far in Perth set tongues wagging for some time afterwards, and this one will be no exception. Label mate and much lauded producer Subfocus will also be bringing the noise.
Again on the Origin lineup is the indomitable Dutch trio Noisia, who rang in the New Year with their live show last year, and are returning to wreak havoc with a DJ set this time round. Fellow neuro nerds Phace will also be back in town, so prepare to get crunk.".
One thing guys if you're coming onto Sunrise III from Origin - get your tickets first to avoid not getting in!

Venue : Bassendean Oval (Blue Steel), Bassendean 8pm-1.30am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : $115+bf from Next Level, Planet Video, 78 Records, Mills Records, The DJ Factory.

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[ 2009BringItOn ]
-== 2009 Bring It On! : [Wed 31st Dec 08] ==-

DJ's :- Rousa, Greg Packer, Simon Barwood, Steven Tranzor.

Rise presents this special club event - "There are very few guarantees in life, however one thing is for certain…Rise will absolutely go off on New Years Eve as your favourite DJs rock the dance floor from the special opening time of 9pm until the sunrises on the first day of the New Year. The past eight New Years Eves have confirmed Rise is the place to be on New Years Eve...it’s no fun standing in a queue at midnight so arrive early to avoid disappointment.".

Venue : Rise Nightclub, 139 James Street, Northbridge 9pm-6am. An 18+ event.
Tickets : members $10 b4 11pm/$15 thereafter, nonmembers $15 b4 11pm/$25 after on the door.

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