Summadayze
January 2nd 2011 11:16
Summadayze 2010
Sumadayze kick started the new year in Adelaide in ways I couldn’t even begin to predict. As I arrived at Rymill Park on the East end of Adelaide I was feeling quite flushed as I’d done the right thing and used my bicycle to get there. A stinking hot day on New Years Eve had left the streets pretty quiet for new years morning around my place so I set off from home, arrived in good time, locked up the bike and collected my ticket. My plus one was unable to attend, so I was collecting my ticket and doing the whole gig solo. Easy enough, I thought, to wander quietly and soak in the atmosphere. Listen up for the music that drew me towards it.
No sooner had I stepped into line, when a beautiful black police dog came and wedged its nose into my butt cheeks. For a moment there I thought I was being greeted in that way doggies say ‘hello’, and I was in a way, but this doggie was saying ‘you smell like pot’. So the police took me aside and went through all the proceedings in a polite and not overly dramatic or threatening way. I was completely astonished. I did not have any drugs on me, and was not there to score any or hook any up, ‘I’m reviewing the music, it’s not really a day off, I’m here with the purpose to remain sober so I can observe and reflect,’ I explained.
After giving my details, being searched, having my pockets examined, all of that, I was set free to wander inside; I had an apology and an explanation about the process. Evidently I could have sat somewhere and been exposed to marijuana, and I wondered how long it had been since I’d sat in any number of places where there may have been residue of bong water or pot. It’s difficult to really know under the circumstances, but because they were polite about it and I was quite clearly innocent – sure I look like an old hippy, but I also look like a wizard and a monk, a rock star, and the serial killer ‘Bob’ from ‘Twin Peaks’ but that doesn’t make me any of those things. I went and settled on the lawn by the Almost Famous stage and chilled for a while. Ajax, Miguel Migs and Lisa Shaw kept the spirits up. Singing live at these gigs must be a challenge. Dust, grass seed, dry breeze, humid, all sorts of reasons why singing could be awkward. Lisa Shaw came out with her magically smooth vocal styling and hit the nail on the head. Lisa presented with her beautiful personality, warm smiling face and a truly great strength in her voice. After a few songs from her and some dubious rain starting to drop I moved around for a little walk. The rain didn’t develop as the clouds moved over and sun shone.
On the Mainstage as the crowds gathered Riva Starr was really thumping things along. I find one needs the crowd in the main area to absorb the sound. The bass was a little heavy for me while there were so few people. Later in the day it would be so packed around the area I would only observe from the bleachers. I was ultimately attracted to some of the fine rapping and the groove end of the scale. There was so much room to dance under the trippy HQ tower, I couldn’t help myself, and that’s where things started to spin out a little.
I’ve done Future Music Festival, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Big Day Out, Blues Fest, Parklife and plenty of live gigs. I guess I don’t think too much about what part of the country I’m in when I start to actually enjoy the music and dance. Here in Adelaide I guess I also stick out in a crowd like this given I’m 50 this year, and the main age of other punters seems to be around 20-something. I have long grey hair – so plenty of the youngsters get a laugh or a shock when I pass them in the crowd. I hear comments like ‘it’s my grand-dad’ (seriously). This year, 2011, it seems the hi5 has really come home to roost in Adelaide. I was meeting them all over. And once, in Sydney, we used to laugh at the Japanese tourists who jumped off a bus to photograph a tourist attraction without seeming to actually experience it beyond the potential postcard it was being captured in. As my day progressed I discovered that young folk are really keen to jump up next to you and grab a photograph of themselves with you. It’s the phone camera thing. All of a sudden I’m surrounded by some crew – didn’t even see them coming, they’ve all grouped around me, some young woman is taking a shot. They move on... what a great new friendship that was... not. The first few times it happened I thought it was a bit odd, but by the time I had danced my little old hundred year old feet off I (each foot is fifty this year) had been captured in more shots than I could possibly count, and I didn’t meet most of them – however I did meet a few, and had a dance with actual people not just my shadow.
The overall groove was wild as the day moved into night. The late sunset here due to daylight saving paid off, and dusk in Rymill Park is a magical time. Sumadayze is probably the most amazing place for any music enthusiast to be on New Years Day inside the South Australian borders.
The type of music enthusiast you would be is one who enjoys a beat and a bit of space to dance. A touch of rock and funk jazzed up with very groovy dance beats and some trippy dub. I didn’t notice any big trouble, no fights, not bad vibes.
Horrorshow, Urthboy, Madcap, Tinnie Tempah were all as feisty as get up with slick rhymes busting out. The giant purple mushrooms on either side of the stage were fun to glimpse every so often under the leafy shade. Food stalls and body art market area didn’t really pull me, but others seemed involved. I didn’t drink but for the free water fountain in the park. There were a great deal of people drinking, but I didn’t notice any growling at bars or line-up’s out of control.
What I did notice was a fresh and fun respectful group of people who mingled and enjoyed some ground-shakingly-good music presented by some of the most hip acts you could hope for. Quite the triumph on behalf of the team who put it all together.
www.ticketmaster.com.au
National Tour Dates
Summanights - Sydney - Thursday December 31st New Years Eve
Summadayze - Melbourne - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Adelaide - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Perth - Sunday 3rd
Summafieldayze - Gold Coast - Saturday January 9th
*Artist line up will vary in each state. See website for line up information in your city.
United by the spirit of summer and a universal love of dance, for the last 11 years tens of thousands have made the pilgrimage to this sacred festival's sites around the nation to share in this one, very special day.
Now, for the first time ever, Australia's premier dance music experience Summadayze is coming to Adelaide's Rymill Park on January 1, 2010 for an historic News Years' Day celebration - the likes of which the city of churches has never seen before
Adelaide, prepare to revel in the glory, colour and sheer excitement of this world-famous party and get ready to start 2010 in the biggest and best way possible.
Featuring a truly epic selection of the world's biggest DJs, including headliners Carl Cox, Infected Mushroom, and Deep Dish's Sharam, this will be a Summadayze like no other.
For House lovers, Tom Novy, Klaas, The Ian Carey Project, The Shapeshifters and Mark Knight are all on board, while Eddie Haliwell is guaranteed to take Trance fans above and beyond. Tech-House, Techno and Progressive fans can ride the hypnotic sounds of Sebastian Leger. Last but not least : Don Diablo will reach deep into his bag of Electro tricks and keep mash up and Indie Disco fans screaming for more! Fans of hip hop won't be left out with the Groove stage providing the sounds of seminal west coast outfit Dilated Peoples and festival favourites Ugly Duckling.
So join us for the party of your lifetime. The one, the only Summadayze 2010 is coming, Adelaide
Summadayze First Artist Line Up Announcement
Carl Cox, Sharam (Deep Dish), Roger Sanchez
Eddie Halliwell, Infected Mushroom (Live)
Tom Novy, Mark Knight, Sebastien Leger
Dilated Peoples (live), The Shapeshifters,
The Ian Carey Project, Don Diablo,
Ugly Duckling, Klaas
And more to be announced!
Tickets On Now!!
Stay tuned to www.summadayze.com or www.futureentertainment.com.au for further announcements.
Summadayze 2010 - First Announcement Artist Bios
Carl Cox - UK
Arguably the most recognised name in EDM, legendary UK DJ/Producer, Carl Cox, is an artist who requires little introduction. A pioneer of the early rave sound, since the 1980s he's been at the forefront of underground dance music culture and has blown hundreds of thousands of party-goers around the globe away with his inimitable sounds and infamous multi-deck wizardry. From his seminal 'F.A.C.T' Techno compilations and stunning artist albums to his top-shelf 'Intec Records' imprint, and from the success of his ongoing legendary 'Carl Cox & Friends' residency at Space in Ibiza to his universally acclaimed 'Global' radio show (which boasts 4 million listeners and is syndicated to over 20 nations); it's little wonder Carl Cox is widely acknowledged as one of dance music's true and undisputed legends.
Sharam (Deep Dish) - USA
As one half of the all-conquering Deep Dish duo alongside Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia, Sharam Tayebi has reached heights that few DJ/Producers can only dream of. An artist of rare and exceptional talent, his DJ sets are famed for captivating club crowds from Miami to Ibiza, while his solo productions (including 2006's monster hit 'P.A.T.T (Party Al The Time) continue to break new ground and consistently find their way into the CD wallets and record crates of the world's DJing elite. From his acclaimed Global Underground compilation 'Duba' and his highly anticipated forthcoming artist album 'Get Wild', to his daily duties looking after a trio of coveted co-owned labels with Ali (Yoshitoshi Recordings, Deep Dish Records and Shinichi Recordings); Sharam is a revered electronic music trendsetter that has stood the test of time and forges the future with every studio session he completes and every upfront tune he drops.
Roger Sanchez - USA
Where you know him as 'the S-Man' or 'Roger S', Grammy Award-winning producer and iconic DJ, Roger Sanchez, is without question one of the biggest and most influential names in the history of House music. In a groundbreaking career that spans nearly 30 years, the native New Yorker has wowed crowds in every corner of the globe with his trademark thumping, sexy and soulful brand of House, and, in turn, has helped define the tag of superstar DJ for generations to come. From his legendary performances at the world's most exclusive events to his chart-topping hits (including 'Turn On The Music' and 'Another Chance'), and from his seminal label 'Stealth' to his award-winning radio show and acclaimed compilation and party series 'Release Yourself'; Roger Sanchez is a true master, pioneer and innovator of the global EDM domain.
The Ian Carey Project - USA
Having sold over one million records worldwide and having toured the planet a number of times over playing DJ gigs and live PA sets, in 2009 American-born electronic musician Ian Carey is a global House music phenomenon. An established and highly successful Producer since the late 1990s, his catalogue of hits include summertime anthems like 'Lose Control', 'Say What You Want' and last year's chart-destroying 'Get Shaky' (under his current guise 'The Ian Carey Project'), while his self-run record label 'GFAB Records' is regarded as one of the best in the business and has peddled the musical wares of key industry icons and House music heavyweights including Mark Knight, Paul Rincon and Soul Avengerz. Always funky, always fresh and always up for raising and rocking a party, The Ian Carey Project is an explosion of 100% pure House music that moves the body, ignites the mind and soothes the soul. It's time to get shaky with it.
Don Diablo - NED
As a prolific and successful producer, insanely popular globetrotting DJ, intrepid label boss and the most Googled man in Holland in 2008; four-deck wizard and all-around dude, Don Diablo, is a gifted musician who's clearly on the path to greatness. Renowned for writing tunes that top charts and get snaffled up by TV shows like 'CSI: NY' (and ad campaigns for films like 'Snakes On A Plane'), and lauded for remixing enormous artists like Public Enemy, Kraak & Smaak and Laidback Luke; this flying Dutchman is currently producing part of UK rapper Example's new album in between rocking gigs all over the planet and concentrating on his next album for Sony/BMG worldwide. Fresh, bold and spontaneous, Don Diablo's DJ sets are famed for comprising a barrage of exclusive edits and bootlegs, and further championed for their frenetic energy, technical mastery and spur of the moment insanity.
Klaas - GER
Cologne-based DJ/Producer Klaas is a bonafide powerhouse of the global Electro House scene. In just a few short years his distinctively energetic style has seen him remix the likes of Eddie Thoneick, Aston Martinez, Michael Mind and Global Deejays - while his original productions (including the hugely successful floor-filled 'The Way') have earned him legions of new fans and stormed dance charts around the world. Nominated by Beatport as one of the Top 10 Best Electro House Artists in the world in 2008, Klaas has recently rocked DJ tours in North America, Australia and beyond, and is well on his way to being one of EDM's brightest shining lights.
Ugly Duckling - USA
Blurring the boundaries of Hip Hop and Funk to create a sound that's all their own, this trio of fiercely independent musical ideologists have taken the planet by storm. Comprising the prodigious talents of Andy, Dizzy and Young Einstein, Ugly Duckling have been delivering knock-out blows with their humorous style and piping hot live show since 1997. Leaving a trail of revered releases in their wake (including the infamous 'Fresh Mode' and 'The Leftovers' EPs, and the truly audacious 'Taste The Secret', 'Bang For The Buck' and 'Audacity' LPs), this triply talented team's motto of 'no management companies, no major labels, no media powers and no marketing budgets' has proven to be an intoxicating and refreshing recipe for global music industry success. Big, bold and full of soul, Ugly Duckling's beats and rhymes are truly the sound of now.
Dilated Peoples - USA
Dilated Peoples energized the rap underground in similar fashion to fellow West Coast crew Jurassic 5. The duo of Evidence and Rakaa came together in the mid-'90s, when they met at many of the same hip-hop shows; after deciding to start making tracks together, they formed Dilated Peoples. Once they added to the fold an excellent turntablist, DJ Babu of the Beat Junkies, Dilated Peoples recorded the singles "Third Degree" and "Work the Angles" for ABB Records. The latter became an underground hit via hip-hop radio and club play, prompting Dilated Peoples' signing to Capitol. The Platform followed in May 2000. The group's follow-up for Capitol, The Expansion Team, was released with rave reviews as well as a Top 40 placing, and the group hit the road touring with the film Scratch, a documentary about hip-hop DJs and turntablists. Now are set for their first ever tour down under.
National Tour Dates
Summanights - Sydney - Thursday December 31st New Years Eve
Summadayze - Melbourne - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Adelaide - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Perth - Sunday 3rd
Summafieldayze - Gold Coast - Saturday January 9th
*Artist line up will vary in each state. See website for line up information in your city.
Tickets
On Sale 9am Wednesday September 16 2009
FIRST RELEASE $99 BF and service charges
SECOND RELEASE $115 BF and service charges
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Fully Licensed Event - ID required
Sumadayze kick started the new year in Adelaide in ways I couldn’t even begin to predict. As I arrived at Rymill Park on the East end of Adelaide I was feeling quite flushed as I’d done the right thing and used my bicycle to get there. A stinking hot day on New Years Eve had left the streets pretty quiet for new years morning around my place so I set off from home, arrived in good time, locked up the bike and collected my ticket. My plus one was unable to attend, so I was collecting my ticket and doing the whole gig solo. Easy enough, I thought, to wander quietly and soak in the atmosphere. Listen up for the music that drew me towards it.
No sooner had I stepped into line, when a beautiful black police dog came and wedged its nose into my butt cheeks. For a moment there I thought I was being greeted in that way doggies say ‘hello’, and I was in a way, but this doggie was saying ‘you smell like pot’. So the police took me aside and went through all the proceedings in a polite and not overly dramatic or threatening way. I was completely astonished. I did not have any drugs on me, and was not there to score any or hook any up, ‘I’m reviewing the music, it’s not really a day off, I’m here with the purpose to remain sober so I can observe and reflect,’ I explained.
After giving my details, being searched, having my pockets examined, all of that, I was set free to wander inside; I had an apology and an explanation about the process. Evidently I could have sat somewhere and been exposed to marijuana, and I wondered how long it had been since I’d sat in any number of places where there may have been residue of bong water or pot. It’s difficult to really know under the circumstances, but because they were polite about it and I was quite clearly innocent – sure I look like an old hippy, but I also look like a wizard and a monk, a rock star, and the serial killer ‘Bob’ from ‘Twin Peaks’ but that doesn’t make me any of those things. I went and settled on the lawn by the Almost Famous stage and chilled for a while. Ajax, Miguel Migs and Lisa Shaw kept the spirits up. Singing live at these gigs must be a challenge. Dust, grass seed, dry breeze, humid, all sorts of reasons why singing could be awkward. Lisa Shaw came out with her magically smooth vocal styling and hit the nail on the head. Lisa presented with her beautiful personality, warm smiling face and a truly great strength in her voice. After a few songs from her and some dubious rain starting to drop I moved around for a little walk. The rain didn’t develop as the clouds moved over and sun shone.
On the Mainstage as the crowds gathered Riva Starr was really thumping things along. I find one needs the crowd in the main area to absorb the sound. The bass was a little heavy for me while there were so few people. Later in the day it would be so packed around the area I would only observe from the bleachers. I was ultimately attracted to some of the fine rapping and the groove end of the scale. There was so much room to dance under the trippy HQ tower, I couldn’t help myself, and that’s where things started to spin out a little.
I’ve done Future Music Festival, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Big Day Out, Blues Fest, Parklife and plenty of live gigs. I guess I don’t think too much about what part of the country I’m in when I start to actually enjoy the music and dance. Here in Adelaide I guess I also stick out in a crowd like this given I’m 50 this year, and the main age of other punters seems to be around 20-something. I have long grey hair – so plenty of the youngsters get a laugh or a shock when I pass them in the crowd. I hear comments like ‘it’s my grand-dad’ (seriously). This year, 2011, it seems the hi5 has really come home to roost in Adelaide. I was meeting them all over. And once, in Sydney, we used to laugh at the Japanese tourists who jumped off a bus to photograph a tourist attraction without seeming to actually experience it beyond the potential postcard it was being captured in. As my day progressed I discovered that young folk are really keen to jump up next to you and grab a photograph of themselves with you. It’s the phone camera thing. All of a sudden I’m surrounded by some crew – didn’t even see them coming, they’ve all grouped around me, some young woman is taking a shot. They move on... what a great new friendship that was... not. The first few times it happened I thought it was a bit odd, but by the time I had danced my little old hundred year old feet off I (each foot is fifty this year) had been captured in more shots than I could possibly count, and I didn’t meet most of them – however I did meet a few, and had a dance with actual people not just my shadow.
The overall groove was wild as the day moved into night. The late sunset here due to daylight saving paid off, and dusk in Rymill Park is a magical time. Sumadayze is probably the most amazing place for any music enthusiast to be on New Years Day inside the South Australian borders.
The type of music enthusiast you would be is one who enjoys a beat and a bit of space to dance. A touch of rock and funk jazzed up with very groovy dance beats and some trippy dub. I didn’t notice any big trouble, no fights, not bad vibes.
Horrorshow, Urthboy, Madcap, Tinnie Tempah were all as feisty as get up with slick rhymes busting out. The giant purple mushrooms on either side of the stage were fun to glimpse every so often under the leafy shade. Food stalls and body art market area didn’t really pull me, but others seemed involved. I didn’t drink but for the free water fountain in the park. There were a great deal of people drinking, but I didn’t notice any growling at bars or line-up’s out of control.
What I did notice was a fresh and fun respectful group of people who mingled and enjoyed some ground-shakingly-good music presented by some of the most hip acts you could hope for. Quite the triumph on behalf of the team who put it all together.
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Summanights - Sydney - Thursday December 31st New Years Eve
Summadayze - Melbourne - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Adelaide - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Perth - Sunday 3rd
Summafieldayze - Gold Coast - Saturday January 9th
*Artist line up will vary in each state. See website for line up information in your city.
United by the spirit of summer and a universal love of dance, for the last 11 years tens of thousands have made the pilgrimage to this sacred festival's sites around the nation to share in this one, very special day.
Now, for the first time ever, Australia's premier dance music experience Summadayze is coming to Adelaide's Rymill Park on January 1, 2010 for an historic News Years' Day celebration - the likes of which the city of churches has never seen before
Adelaide, prepare to revel in the glory, colour and sheer excitement of this world-famous party and get ready to start 2010 in the biggest and best way possible.
Featuring a truly epic selection of the world's biggest DJs, including headliners Carl Cox, Infected Mushroom, and Deep Dish's Sharam, this will be a Summadayze like no other.
For House lovers, Tom Novy, Klaas, The Ian Carey Project, The Shapeshifters and Mark Knight are all on board, while Eddie Haliwell is guaranteed to take Trance fans above and beyond. Tech-House, Techno and Progressive fans can ride the hypnotic sounds of Sebastian Leger. Last but not least : Don Diablo will reach deep into his bag of Electro tricks and keep mash up and Indie Disco fans screaming for more! Fans of hip hop won't be left out with the Groove stage providing the sounds of seminal west coast outfit Dilated Peoples and festival favourites Ugly Duckling.
So join us for the party of your lifetime. The one, the only Summadayze 2010 is coming, Adelaide
Summadayze First Artist Line Up Announcement
Carl Cox, Sharam (Deep Dish), Roger Sanchez
Eddie Halliwell, Infected Mushroom (Live)
Tom Novy, Mark Knight, Sebastien Leger
Dilated Peoples (live), The Shapeshifters,
The Ian Carey Project, Don Diablo,
Ugly Duckling, Klaas
And more to be announced!
Tickets On Now!!
Stay tuned to www.summadayze.com or www.futureentertainment.com.au for further announcements.
Summadayze 2010 - First Announcement Artist Bios
Carl Cox - UK
Arguably the most recognised name in EDM, legendary UK DJ/Producer, Carl Cox, is an artist who requires little introduction. A pioneer of the early rave sound, since the 1980s he's been at the forefront of underground dance music culture and has blown hundreds of thousands of party-goers around the globe away with his inimitable sounds and infamous multi-deck wizardry. From his seminal 'F.A.C.T' Techno compilations and stunning artist albums to his top-shelf 'Intec Records' imprint, and from the success of his ongoing legendary 'Carl Cox & Friends' residency at Space in Ibiza to his universally acclaimed 'Global' radio show (which boasts 4 million listeners and is syndicated to over 20 nations); it's little wonder Carl Cox is widely acknowledged as one of dance music's true and undisputed legends.
Sharam (Deep Dish) - USA
As one half of the all-conquering Deep Dish duo alongside Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia, Sharam Tayebi has reached heights that few DJ/Producers can only dream of. An artist of rare and exceptional talent, his DJ sets are famed for captivating club crowds from Miami to Ibiza, while his solo productions (including 2006's monster hit 'P.A.T.T (Party Al The Time) continue to break new ground and consistently find their way into the CD wallets and record crates of the world's DJing elite. From his acclaimed Global Underground compilation 'Duba' and his highly anticipated forthcoming artist album 'Get Wild', to his daily duties looking after a trio of coveted co-owned labels with Ali (Yoshitoshi Recordings, Deep Dish Records and Shinichi Recordings); Sharam is a revered electronic music trendsetter that has stood the test of time and forges the future with every studio session he completes and every upfront tune he drops.
Roger Sanchez - USA
Where you know him as 'the S-Man' or 'Roger S', Grammy Award-winning producer and iconic DJ, Roger Sanchez, is without question one of the biggest and most influential names in the history of House music. In a groundbreaking career that spans nearly 30 years, the native New Yorker has wowed crowds in every corner of the globe with his trademark thumping, sexy and soulful brand of House, and, in turn, has helped define the tag of superstar DJ for generations to come. From his legendary performances at the world's most exclusive events to his chart-topping hits (including 'Turn On The Music' and 'Another Chance'), and from his seminal label 'Stealth' to his award-winning radio show and acclaimed compilation and party series 'Release Yourself'; Roger Sanchez is a true master, pioneer and innovator of the global EDM domain.
The Ian Carey Project - USA
Having sold over one million records worldwide and having toured the planet a number of times over playing DJ gigs and live PA sets, in 2009 American-born electronic musician Ian Carey is a global House music phenomenon. An established and highly successful Producer since the late 1990s, his catalogue of hits include summertime anthems like 'Lose Control', 'Say What You Want' and last year's chart-destroying 'Get Shaky' (under his current guise 'The Ian Carey Project'), while his self-run record label 'GFAB Records' is regarded as one of the best in the business and has peddled the musical wares of key industry icons and House music heavyweights including Mark Knight, Paul Rincon and Soul Avengerz. Always funky, always fresh and always up for raising and rocking a party, The Ian Carey Project is an explosion of 100% pure House music that moves the body, ignites the mind and soothes the soul. It's time to get shaky with it.
Don Diablo - NED
As a prolific and successful producer, insanely popular globetrotting DJ, intrepid label boss and the most Googled man in Holland in 2008; four-deck wizard and all-around dude, Don Diablo, is a gifted musician who's clearly on the path to greatness. Renowned for writing tunes that top charts and get snaffled up by TV shows like 'CSI: NY' (and ad campaigns for films like 'Snakes On A Plane'), and lauded for remixing enormous artists like Public Enemy, Kraak & Smaak and Laidback Luke; this flying Dutchman is currently producing part of UK rapper Example's new album in between rocking gigs all over the planet and concentrating on his next album for Sony/BMG worldwide. Fresh, bold and spontaneous, Don Diablo's DJ sets are famed for comprising a barrage of exclusive edits and bootlegs, and further championed for their frenetic energy, technical mastery and spur of the moment insanity.
Klaas - GER
Cologne-based DJ/Producer Klaas is a bonafide powerhouse of the global Electro House scene. In just a few short years his distinctively energetic style has seen him remix the likes of Eddie Thoneick, Aston Martinez, Michael Mind and Global Deejays - while his original productions (including the hugely successful floor-filled 'The Way') have earned him legions of new fans and stormed dance charts around the world. Nominated by Beatport as one of the Top 10 Best Electro House Artists in the world in 2008, Klaas has recently rocked DJ tours in North America, Australia and beyond, and is well on his way to being one of EDM's brightest shining lights.
Ugly Duckling - USA
Blurring the boundaries of Hip Hop and Funk to create a sound that's all their own, this trio of fiercely independent musical ideologists have taken the planet by storm. Comprising the prodigious talents of Andy, Dizzy and Young Einstein, Ugly Duckling have been delivering knock-out blows with their humorous style and piping hot live show since 1997. Leaving a trail of revered releases in their wake (including the infamous 'Fresh Mode' and 'The Leftovers' EPs, and the truly audacious 'Taste The Secret', 'Bang For The Buck' and 'Audacity' LPs), this triply talented team's motto of 'no management companies, no major labels, no media powers and no marketing budgets' has proven to be an intoxicating and refreshing recipe for global music industry success. Big, bold and full of soul, Ugly Duckling's beats and rhymes are truly the sound of now.
Dilated Peoples - USA
Dilated Peoples energized the rap underground in similar fashion to fellow West Coast crew Jurassic 5. The duo of Evidence and Rakaa came together in the mid-'90s, when they met at many of the same hip-hop shows; after deciding to start making tracks together, they formed Dilated Peoples. Once they added to the fold an excellent turntablist, DJ Babu of the Beat Junkies, Dilated Peoples recorded the singles "Third Degree" and "Work the Angles" for ABB Records. The latter became an underground hit via hip-hop radio and club play, prompting Dilated Peoples' signing to Capitol. The Platform followed in May 2000. The group's follow-up for Capitol, The Expansion Team, was released with rave reviews as well as a Top 40 placing, and the group hit the road touring with the film Scratch, a documentary about hip-hop DJs and turntablists. Now are set for their first ever tour down under.
National Tour Dates
Summanights - Sydney - Thursday December 31st New Years Eve
Summadayze - Melbourne - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Adelaide - Friday January 1st New Years Day
Summadayze - Perth - Sunday 3rd
Summafieldayze - Gold Coast - Saturday January 9th
*Artist line up will vary in each state. See website for line up information in your city.
Tickets
On Sale 9am Wednesday September 16 2009
FIRST RELEASE $99 BF and service charges
SECOND RELEASE $115 BF and service charges
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Fully Licensed Event - ID required
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