I am astounded by the amount of material I need to cover this issue. No room for quips and certainly no room for loosely applicable anecdotes. The student migration has returned to Canberra and both major promoters are busy selling their wares.
The KICKS team have set the early standard in announcing details of 2010’s Warehouse Festival. Much to the pleasure of those adhering to the uni calendar this AIS shindig will occur on Saturday May 1, one month earlier than last year’s festivus. Trance connoisseurs are applauding the decision to beef up the lineup with renowned heavyweights Ferry Corsten andMarco V on the initial lineup. Belgian connection The Bloody Beetroots are also locked in with their new live troop, Death Crew 77, in tow. An interesting mix of punk and electro, the live band will hopefully blow as many ear drums as BBs last few visits. The Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello, MSTRKRFT, Green Velvet, LMFAO (live band), Bingo Players and Kid Sister (live band) are the remainder of February’s revelations. Running with this decade’s new phenomenon, KICKS are also set to include an advanced 3D projection for their set piece. 60 buck early bird tix are available NOW at Ticketek.
KICKS also have a few more gems in store and Friday February 19 is the date DJ Chuckie lets his bass kick in Academy. Dutch House is certainly the genre-du-jour for many enthusiasts and Chuckie’s track featuring Jermaine Dupri is amongst the highest in rotation. Although Chuckie is the new standout, budding Spicks and Specks fans will dually note Dupri produced ‘90s teen sensation Kris Kross and later formed Jagged Edge.
PANG! have a massive fortnight ahead too starting on Saturday February 20 with an amazing triple header. Classixx (USA) join Ajax (Sweat It Out) and The Aston Shuffle (Hussle) to celebrate PANG!’s growth into Wollongong. Unfortunately you’ll have to make the trip down the Illawarra Highway to see this amazing trio, however nothing screams debauchery like a road trip.
The following weekend PANG! are cementing their newly formed relationship with the University of Canberra by inviting Boys Noize (Germany) to play in the Refectory on Friday February 26. Boys Noize, aka Alex Ridha, is busy promoting his album Power and is finally bringing his show to the ACT. Ajax (Sweat It Out) and The Aston Shuffle (Hussle) will also join the lineup plus (r)Adeladians The Swiss.
I raised the Party By Jake flag back in October last year and finally their inaugural partay ♥ Heartbeat ♥ will debut at Transit on Saturday February 27. Modular darling U-Go-B will throw down some sultry disco to set an original musical identity for PBJ. Furthermore the Deckhead DJs (Syd), who you may have caught at Bar 32 last year, will make the trip down as well as Sydney compatriots Pete Versus Toby. In an inspired move Heartbeat are involving up and coming designers to participate in their events to help promote new labels, plus give punters a chance to get their hands on stylish new threads.
mi favorito… free Pete Versus Toby clothes!!!! Go to ♥ Heartbeat♥!
STAKY
