After little more than a year gracing the pages of BMA, it is time for me to inscribe you adieu. In this short space of time I have seen niche nights by Effigy and Party By Jake come to the fore and sadly have seen the end of an era as Pang! bid sayonara to the derelict Lot 33. My ‘Drop’ compatriot Tim Galvin will once again take the reins, so you are left in experienced hands.
Looks like Friday August 20 will be one of the busiest nights of the year for Canberra dance fans with three major drawcards on the calendar:
First up, young trance prodigy TyDi will be heading our way and giving Canberra a chance to revel in his glory as he roles into town with the Ministry of Sound Trance Nation Tour. Another favourite MaRlo, formally Liquid M, is also headlining. TyDi has gone from strength to strength recently after being named Best Breakthrough Dj at the World Music Conference. Up against such stellar names as Boys Noize, Gui Boratto and DJ Chuckie, TyDi took home the honour and was presented the award by none other than Foreshore headliner, Tiesto.
Pang! have settled in very nicely on their Northbourne strip digs and on Friday August 20 are opening the doors of Meche to present Huoratron (Fin) with the Trashbags posse from Sydney. The Trashbag crew first came to fruition in the mid-naughties following the popularity of industrial electro and have established themselves as promotion heavyweights. In line with the Trashbag sound Huoratron’s recent Prevenge EP is a lesson in heavy, crunchy, loud dance. The Trashbags Djs Redial, Nadisko and Obey are all making the journey down from Sydney too.
Southside clubbing is also receiving a facelift on Friday August 20 as UK breaks maestro Lee Combs is headlining at The Maram in Erindale. The evening is sticking to its garage theme with the Rideckulous Djs, Fourthstate and Shift Business rounding out the lineup.
Finally onto another night of the week, Sam Scratch is returning to Academy with his infamous turntable technique with him on Saturday August 21. His last set at the Bundah Street venue was technically stunning, so make sure you check it out if you have any legs left after the three massive Friday gigs.
The very debonair Click to Click Producer Sessions are back for their third instalment on Sunday August 22 at Knightsbridge. The intimate gathering is shaping up as a fantastic opportunity for budding and established producers to showcase their wares in a friendly environment. If you missed Fourthstate’s journey from wistful prog to dubstep a few weeks ago he is back, for what is sure to be another solid performance, alongside Amplidyne, Daniel Jones, Nu-Leaf and Biggie. Best of all this gig is free!
Dance and indie punters can not escape the buzz surrounding Sydney duo Flight Facilities. Crave You feat. Giselle has been amongst the most requested tracks on Triple J this year, and has even attracted attention from international disco superstars Aeroplane. Party By Jake are inviting the duo to Transit Bar on Friday September 3 for one helluva Heartbeat party.
mi favorito …Flight Facilities’ hype is completely warranted and with a plethora of production amassing this gig is a must.
Farewell!
