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WWW.GLOBALGATHERING.CO.UK The infamous GlobalGathering Main Stage always attracts the biggest crowds of the weekend. The sheer scale of the stage, packed with world class production and sound is mind blowing and it is only fitting that the headliners of the festival perform here alongside some GlobalGathering favourites.
WELCOME TO GLOBALGATHERING 2009 The biggest weekend of the UK clubbing calender is nearly here with GlobalGathering returning to it’s spiritual home on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July. The capacious Long Marston Airfield will once again be transformed into the ultimate festival site, packed to the rafters with world famous talent and production fit for a king.
Pendulum’s live performances are nothing short of breathtaking, combining electronic music with a live twist, their unique sound sees them performing anywhere from Dance clubs to Indie venues. They will be performing an exclusive live set from inside the Global Arena on the Friday night, miss it and miss out.
Carefully selected headline acts The Prodigy, Orbital and Pendulum top one of the most stacked out bills in GlobalGathering history; the icing on the cake of a legendary weekend in the making. The Prodigy will be taking centre stage on the Friday, promising to bring down the house whilst raising the heart rates of those in attendance with their inaugural GlobalGathering appearance.
The action does not stop there however, GlobalGathering have rounded up the crème de la crème of electronic artists from around the world to perform over 48 hours of musical hedonism. Over the course of the weekend, festival goers will be treated to performances from the likes of Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Sasha, John Digweed, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, David Guetta, Eric Prydz and a whole host more, there literally is something for everyone.
Over on Saturday, the legendary Orbital – who take their name from the infamous M25 orbital raves back in the late 80’s – also make their debut appearance. Orbital are famed for their combination of both audio and visual technology to create a truly unique experience which compliments their blend of melodies and electronica perfectly.
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For those who are planning to join in the whole weekend’s festivities there are full camping facilities available. With the weekend camping experience growing in popularity year on year, this year’s campsite will again be increased in size and will be the biggest campsite to date. The campsite boasts an array of amenities and facilities to ease you through the weekend. The camping stores will be available 24 hours a day providing campers with toiletries, snacks, general supplies and even camping equipment like tents and other paraphernalia. Don’t forget to make sure you remember where your tent is pitched to help you find your way back during the night, alternatively why not decorate your tent to ensure it stands out from the crowd. The campsite is open only to weekend wristband wearers, there will be no pass outs for anyone without a valid wristband or ticket so ensure you keep these safe.
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Cloud 9 is the pinnacle of luxury, the premier league of festival experiences if you like. Now boasting even more quirky packages giving you even more options to create the ultimate weekend experience for you and your friends. Included in the ticket price for these packages you will receive your own goody bag complete with souvenir programme as well as access to the exclusive VIP area complete with Jacuzzi’s, hot tubs and a chill out area and also have access to the Golden Circle area in front of the main stage. • Cloud 9 Camping - £279.00 inc. bf • Cloud 9 Campervan - £279.00 inc. bf • Cloud 9 Kip & Kit - £695.00 inc. bf • Cloud 9 Squirt - £765.00 inc. bf • Cloud 9 Pod Village (twin or double) - £815.00 inc. bf • Cloud 9 Tipi (4 person) - £1479.00 inc. bf • Cloud 9 Tipi (6 person) - £2150.00 inc. bf
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Tent
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Pegs
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Small water bottle
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Sleeping bag or duvet
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Instant hand wash
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Facial spray mist
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Insect repellent
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VIP CAMPING
WWW.GLOBALGATHERING.CO.UK For the festival glitterati, this is the place to be. Every year GlobalGathering roll out the red carpet and provide an ultra lavish and hedonistic playpen for it's very important people.
After over a year of planning. The 'Godskitchen Boombox' concept is now revealed....as a unique architectural, multimedia, visual and music event concept. Godskitchen Version 2.0 is LIVE. The phenomenal structure was designed by the founders of Exyzt; the Parisian based design collective commonly known as the pioneers of structural projection and responsible for numerous art and cultural design installations across Europe. At 16 metres wide, 8 metres high and 6 metres deep the design of the structure combined with the bespoke projection technology combine with hidden lighting and special visual effects to create a stunning and unique immersive visual show incorporating three dimensional graphics mixed with real time video footage to create the unique Godskitchen Boombox visual show.
The unveiling now paves the way for further tour dates around the world including Belarus, Russia, Poland, Australia, Turkey and many further events to be confirmed. It's now eagerly awaiting UK debut will be held at GlobalGathering, Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon on July 24th and 25th. Visit www.globalgathering.co.uk/boombox for further details. Angel Music Group is actively pursuing exciting new opportunities for the concept around the world and would welcome enquiries from any promoters interested in bringing the unique 'Godskitchen Boombox' to their city, region, country or territory please contact us at: boombox@angelmusicgroup.com
On Saturday 14th February, the Godskitchen Boombox was launched in Ukraine in front of a record breaking crowd of 16,000 people who descended upon the International Expo Centre in Kiev to witness the launch of this previously top secret project and in doing so became part of the highest attended indoor event in the countries history.
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VIP AREA If you want to live in the lap of luxury then the VIP area is the place for you. This is the epitome of luxury and extravagance, complete with a 3000 capacity tent, a whole host of extra amenities and it’s very own campsite. Within the VIP area you will find performances from an array acts including DJs, comedians, burlesque dancers and more, making sure there is not a dull moment across the weekend. VIP ticket holders will also have privileged access to the exclusive Golden Circle area right in front of the main stage meaning there is no more pushing and shoving to get a good view. Easy access to the Golden Circle is available from within the VIP area and as such is only available to VIP wristband wristband wearers.
course of the weekend. Why not try one of the thirst quenching cocktails which are also available by taking a visit to the cocktail bar, here you will find flairs ready and waiting to whip a cocktail up for you, just remember, shaken but not stirred. The VIP campsite is situated only metres away so if you fancy a lie down then you haven’t got far to travel. This campsite will have it’s very own entrance to the VIP area which will be opened to VIP ticket holders a whole hour before the rest of the festival meaning you be amongst the thick of the action before anyone else. If you are driving there is also a separate car park available which is situated literally yards away from the VIP campsite and area, ensuring you can maximise your party time by getting set up as quick as possible.
GlobalGathering will also be pushing the boat out giving you a wide range of food and drink to enjoy across the weekend from burgers to baguettes, pizza to pretzels, whatever tickles your fancy will be on offer throughout the
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FRIDAY ARENA HOSTS MAIN STAGE The infamous GlobalGathering Main Stage always attracts the biggest crowds of the weekend. The sheer scale of the stage, packed with world class production and sound is mind blowing and it is only fitting that the headliners of the festival perform here alongside some GlobalGathering favourites. The Prodigy have been in the game for the best part of two decades now and are no strangers to creating a party atmosphere like no other. Their dark, dirty but catchy sounds have made them world famous and 2009 sees them make their long awaited debut for GlobalGathering. Fedde le Grand became a household name almost overnight following his chart smash 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit', since then he has gone on to achieve unprecedented success around the world, regularly performing on front of thousands of fans, proving he is no one trick pony. The Scratch Perverts are widely regarded as the most technically gifted outfits performing on the scene today, if turntablism is your thing then these guys will not disappoint, their fusion of Hip Hop, Drum & Bass and House music will go down a treat in the sun. Funkagenda has been on a one man mission over the last few years, literally flooding the market with hit after hit and now finds himself one of the most sought after DJs in the country.
The Global Arena is consistently one of the most popular arenas at the festival year on year. Providing a journey through House and Techno and beyond, the arena has played host to some of the biggest DJ's and live acts in previous years. GlobalGathering headliners, Pendulum will be raising the roof with one of their typically high octane live performances, they will be joined on the evening by a plethora of top jocks from around the world. If House music tickles your taste buds then this is the place to be for you on the Friday evening. Tiga will be flying in and treating the crowd to one of his super cool, uplifting House performances alongside turntable master, Erol Alkan who promises to wow the crowds with his usual showmanship and extroversion. Man of the moment, Kissy Sell Out will be performing an exclusive live set for the masses, expect all the usual madness and mash ups from one of the most talented artists on the circuit.
The world famous Godskitchen will this year host an arena on both the Friday and the Saturday. Such is the immense popularity of the brand, the Godskitchen faithful will be treated to a double helping of heavenly beats at this year's festival for the very first time. From it's monthly nights at Air in Birmingham to it's sold out tour dates across Europe and further afield, one thing is for sure, Godskitchen is now the leading light when it comes to Electronic music across the globe. Over the years Godskitchen has held events at some of the most prestigious venues across the world, attracting tens of thousands of clubbers through it's doors for their regular dosage of upfront electronic music, but GlobalGathering has always been it's home away from home. The Godskitchen arena is situated in Europe's largest tent which itself holds over 15,000 people who flock to see their favourite DJ's who are flown in from around the world for a weekend of hedonism.
From its HQ in Maidstone, England, Toolroom Records sets the standard as one of the most respected dance labels in the world. Arriving in 2003 with a focus on fresh, world-class talent and cutting-edge music, they are now into their sixth year with several sub-labels, a renowned Beatportsponsored club night, tour package & DJ-led compilation brand entitled “Toolroom Knights” and an 8-strong full-time team working hard to make the Toolroom name synonymous with the best of the best in this industry! Spearheaded by the formidable musical talent of head honcho Mark Knight, the label has had countless dancefloor, underground and mainstream hits from some of the biggest and most exciting names in modern day dance. Huge tracks include Mark Knight & Funkagenda's “Man With Red Face”, Spoon, Harris & Obernik's “Baditude” and Fedde Le Grand’s “Just Trippin”, alongside Dave Spoon’s enormous “At Night” and Dubfire’s Miami WMC ’07 smash “Roadkill”.
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Being the brainchild of Pete Jordan, the first night in February 2001 at the Beatroot Club in Nottingham, saw 450 people dancing to a little known brand of dance music that at that point was considered by many to be just a backroom thing. Unashamedly pushing breakbeat into the main room Spectrum soon became the clubbers choice in the East Midlands winning over new fans to the music and of course the unique Spectrum party style.
From early beginnings as an underground craze manifesting itself in seedy clubs and at chaotic gatherings in fields around London's M25 motorway, Fantazia has come a long, long way.
As the name would suggest, it was never about pigeon holes, and the insistence of keeping things varied (across all rooms and all sets) guaranteed an interesting night of music. Now based at GatecrasherLovesNottingham after 4 years at Stealth Nottingham, two years at The Bomb and one at Beatroot. The night continues to pull in crowds of upto and over a thousand on a regular basis. Such is the popularity of Spectrum and three Breakspoll Awards for Best Club Event have been the highlight of many awards.
From these small beginnings Fantazia have grown to become the worlds most respected party organisation, promoting events that attract massive audiences, at both indoor and outdoor locations and becoming the first in the world to organise a dance-party for over 25,000 people . Using the most up-to-date and exciting attractions ever seen (state-or-the-art computer animated graphics, laser technology, pyrotechnics, 3D projections and advance water technology alongside the most outlandish performers available) the parties became legendary with the nations youth.
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Gone is the constant battling with police and local authorities, gone are the furtive phone calls from Britain's youth to find a party's destination hours before it was due to begin.
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Since 1998, Minus has been the home base and canvas for Richie Hawtin and a small family of like-minded artists, producers and DJs hailing from the America’s and Europe. Hawtin’s Plastikman and Concept projects established the label at the start while inspiring a new generation of producers to join his side, creating one of the most close-knit collectives in electronic music today. The musical and live experience of the Minus sound is a varied and unique mix of minimal techno, heralding influences from the past with a strong sonic focus on the future, always integrating technology. A specific design aesthetic is present through the broad catalog of vinyl, CD, DVD and digital releases, accented with special packaging, limited editions and special promo products. With a growing catalog and roster, Minus is home to both underground club hits and artistic vanguards within electronic music. Special events, tours and label showcases take the “minimize to MAXIMIZE” sound around the world with artists performing at clubs and festivals nearly every weekend. Minus remains active online through it’s website, bringing fans in closer with podcasts of the ‘Connected’ video journals and a growing interaction with the community online and on the road, a dedication that was established early with Plus 8.
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Polysexual is now recognised as one of the most popular Hard Dance nights in the country, residing at Air Nightclub in Birmingham, their monthly parties pack in over 1000 clubbers on a regular basis and now has a loyal following. From their early days as a Sunday daytime party, Polysexual has quickly found itself at the forefront of it's genre. Delivering high quality music and production to its hardcore fan base is what the brand is all about and the outdoor terrace provides a perfect example of this. Appearing on this year's terrace is a carefully selected group of Polysexual favourites who will be providing the best music across the whole of the Hard Dance spectrum.
SATURDAY ARENA HOSTS MAIN STAGE The infamous GlobalGathering Main Stage always attracts the biggest crowds of the weekend. The sheer scale of the stage, packed with world class production and sound is mind blowing and it is only fitting that the headliners of the festival perform here alongside some GlobalGathering favourites. Orbital will go down as one of the most innovative and influential acts in electronic music history. Having been responsible for seminal hits such as Halcyon, Chime and Belfast they have become possibly the most sampled and remixed acts of all time. Eric Prydz is no stranger to the limelight and can now count himself as part of the elite DJ's around the world. His Pryda record label continues to go from strength to strength and Eric's melodic take on Techno has seen him gain fans from all corners of the globe. One part of the infamous Swedish House Mafia, Steve Angello is one of the most popular DJ's on the worldwide House scene and now holds residencies at such high profile places as Ministry Of Sound in London and Pacha in Ibiza. Since being made resident for the massive Club Class in Mainstone, Nic Fanciulli's career has reached soaring heights, from holding his own radio show on Radio 1 to recently mixing the first in the latest series of Global Underground albums, it is clear to see the future is bright for this hot prospect.
Godskitchen are widely regarded as the Godfather's of the UK Trance scene, attracting thousands of clubbers each and every month to their events in Birmingham as well as selling out stadiums and arenas all around the world on a regular basis. Godskitchen has built its reputation up through giving their fans only the highest standards of production and DJ talent on a regular basis. This year's line up is a true reflection of their attention to detail with the usual fan favourites appearing alongside some hot prospects for the future making their GlobalGathering debut. Armin Van Buuren has appeared at every GlobalGathering since it's inception and his relationship with the GlobalGathering regulars has grown year on year, this combination of familiarity with the crowd and a true passion for his music has lead to Armin being a must see act. This year Armin will
be performing an exclusive three hour set in the awesome Godskitchen Boombox which combines visual and audio technology to create and experience never before witnessed on these shores. Joining Armin throughout the day will be a carefully picked selection of DJs from around the world including Anjunabeats front men, Above & Beyond who take centre stage again to treat their hordes or fans to a truly magical journey through melodies and vocal Trance. Fellow GlobalGathering regulars Sander Van Doorn, Markus Schulz and Judge Jules also join in the fun, bringing their own touches of magic to the party while ATB returns for his second consecutive year and Menno De Jong and Gareth Emery make their long awaited GlobalGathering debuts.
Carl Cox is a man that needs little introduction, having been at the top of his game for over two decades now it's safe to say he knows how to throw a party. His Carl Cox & Friends night at Space in Ibiza is now one of the most popular nights on the island and his tents at GlobalGathering in the past have been nothing short of spectacular. This year attracting a more eclectic choice of DJ there is more than enough on offer here to keep even the most stubborn of people happy. The big man himself will be playing an extended set of three hours which will no doubt encompass the entire spectrum of House and Techno, his festival sets are somewhat legendary so make sure you get your place on the dancefloor early. James Zabiela's career started off when he was spotted by Sasha at an early age and was immediately asked to warm up for him at numerous gigs around the world. Since then James has become known as one of the most technically gifted DJ's on the planet by taking turntabalism to a new level with his mind boggling tricks behind the wheels of steel. There is more Techno on offer from the mighty Adam Beyer and Locodice, both of whom are more than capable of bringing the house down with their own unique styles of music. Joining them will be Sebastien Leger, Plump DJs, Yousef, Joel Mull and Jon Rundell completing one of the most diverse and exciting line ups at this year's festival.
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SATURDAY ARENA HOSTS CONTINUED ... 10 John Digweed's Bedrock stable has prided itself on innovation which is what makes their relationship with GlobalGathering such a special one. Since their debut at the festival in 2003 Bedrock have provided some of the stand out moments over the years provided by head honcho John Digweed and his army of DJ's. 2009 also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Bedrock and the line up reflects this perfectly with an array of DJs who have been influential to the label over the years and up to the present day.
Since Starting in 2005 Random Concept has been pushing the boundries forwards in Drum & Bass having hosted road block events around the UK in places such as Air, Birmingham - Brunel Rooms, Swindon - Carling Academy, Bristol & More. Random Concept has been unstoppable over the last 4 years with record breaking attendances all over the UK and continue to re-energise the DNB scene bringing new concepts and venues and by showcasing the freshest talent it has to offer.
John Digweed and Sasha are regarded as two of the most pioneering DJs of our generation and it is only fitting that they should both headline this year's Bedrock tent abley supported by Sander Kleinenberg and king of the squelch, Josh Wink as well as Bedrock favourites Danny Howells and Jimmy Van M. Man of the moment and production guru, Guy J makes his second consecutive appearance at the festival whilst Christian Smith and Twisted Audio make their debuts.
The line up once again shows exactly why Random Concept are the number ones in their field with talent from top to bottom both old and new. Crowd favourite Andy C once again headlines alongside Drum & Bass legend and scratchmaster DJ Hype. Flavour of the moment Chase & Status get involved with Hospital Records' very own High Contrast. It doesn't stop there though with 3 deck master Friction and Brazil's finest export Marky all amongst a who's who of Drum & Bass acts.
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Polysexual has built up a reputation over the years as one of the most exciting brands within the Hard Dance scene, their music policy is hard, fast and most of all fun!! Regularly selling out events and venues up and down the country as well as on the continent has lead to Polysexual building up a hardcore fan base that seriously know how to party. This year's tent has a distinct Hardcore flavour with Polysexual teaming up with Hardcore Til I Die who make their GlobalGathering debut. HTID are the shining light in the ever growing Hardcore scene and regularly host their own roadblock events around the country and also abroad with the HTID In The Sun events. Their popularity stems from their impeccible standards shown at their events and their relationship with fans.
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The latest addition to this year's GlobalGathering is the Tuborg Live Stage which will be featuring some of the freshest 'electro-indie' acts on the scene right now. The live stage, sponsored by Denmark’s number one beer Tuborg, will become one of the sixteen stages, arena and terraces to deliver an unforgettable music marathon from over 150 Djs and bands. These artists represent some of the most exciting names on the emerging live music scene. All with a strong electronic slant, they neatly complement GlobalGathering’s commitment to the best dance music on the planet. They are a welcome and box fresh addition to an already MASSIVE bill, which includes The Prodigy, Orbital, Pendulum Live and DJs such as Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta and Carl Cox performing throughout the weekend. TERRACE
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 12 months then you will be now be familiar with the ever popular sound of Dubstep. Described as somewhere between UK Garage and slowed down Drum & Bass, it's popularity has sky rocketed in recent times even gaining regular plays on Radio 1 from the likes of Annie Mac and Mary Anne Hobbs.
THE PRODI GlobalGathering present yet another groundbreaking act as headliner for this year's festival, THE PRODIGY. The all action rave group will take centre stage with their adrenaline fueled, no nonsense style for the very first time.
In their first year together The Prodigy already realised their initial main goal, to perform at the infamous Raindance in London's East End. Their debut album 'Experience' was met with both revere and acclaim by ravers and critics alike. This followed a year in which The Prodigy hit the charts with a loud bang, by this time everyone was sitting up and taking note. The ever narrowing confines of the rave scene had been well and truly broken. At a time when The Criminal Justice Act was threatening to kill the rave scene, The Prodigy were taking their music to a whole new audience. Their second album
'Jilted Generation' was a large nod towards their newfound stardom within the Rock community where they found themselves headlining festivals around the world, surrounded entirely by non-electronic acts including the likes of Oasis. Perhaps their most defining moment came in 1996 when they released 'Firestarter' onto the world. At first this was met by radio stations with caution, dubbed as too 'abrasive for daytime play' it was eventually unleashed onto the mainstream and went straight in at Number 1. Followed up quickly by 'Breathe' and 'Smack My Bitch Up', The Prodigy's reputation went through the roof. They quickly became an institution with the new generation of clubbers. Fat Of The Land will go down in history as one of the most influential albums of all time, up there with 'Never Mind The Bollocks', 'What's The
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Glastonbury's hallowed main stage soon followed and Orbital quite literally had the world at their feet. May 1996 saw the pair embark on their first UK tour for over two years which ended on new years eve with them playing to over 12,000 people at Alexandra Palace. A 6th and penultimate album, 'The Altogether' was released in 2001 along with their first DVD and a UK tour including 2 shows at Brixton Academy and a headline appearance at Homelands. Their final performance came in 2004, live on the late John Peel's Radio One show, a month after their final studio LP, the 'Blue Album' was released.
GlobalGathering proudly present one of the most innovative acts on today's scene to headline the festival for 2009. Formed in their home town of Perth in 2002, Pendulum initially took the Drum & Bass scene by storm with such hits as Tarantula and Blood Sugar becoming instant crowd favourites up and down the country. Their roots are spread across many genres from D&B, Breakbeat and Hardcore to Metal and Punk, creating one of the most unique acts in recent memory. Their debut artist album 'Hold Your Colour' included remixes for all conquering rave legends, The Prodigy and sold over 100,000 units whilst being playlisted and regularly featured on BBC Radio 1. During this time Pendulum were touring the world as DJs but made the decision to take things to the next level by performing live. Pendulum retreated back underground and into the studio to concoct new music, new material and most importantly a whole new outlook for the band. They see their music as an escape, taking influences from bands including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Queens Of The Stone Age and more.
Fed up of hearing others try (and fail) to bridge the gap between Electronic and Indie/Rock, Pendulum took it upon themselves to create the music they so badly wanted to hear. In their own words: "If you turn on the radio today you'll hear 20 tracks in a row describing someone's every-day life, or songs with a one line catchphrase chorus about shaking your ass in a club - the production is usually great but when you look deeper, there's nothing behind it......it doesn't offer you anything past its face value" It is this mindset that has launched Pendulum onto a whole new platform now with sellout live performances nationwide including a huge appearance at the recent Radio One's Big Weekend in 2008. Whilst this talented quartet continue to produce new music, one thing is for sure, boundaries are going to be broken, expect the unexpected.
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PAUL VAN DYK Grammy nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk continues to dominate the electronic music charts and appears at the pinnacle of every Top DJ list across the globe. PvD, as his fans have nicknamed him, is currently ranked the World’s No. 3 DJ by DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJs poll”. His fifth original album In Between was released August 2007 and features collaborations with David Byrne and Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls. PvD is renowned as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally. Paul van Dyk’s touring diary remains incredibly hectic with regular globetrotting stops at major venues across the globe from New York, London, Ibiza to India, China and Singapore. In the little time remaining between all the travel, Paul van Dyk resides in Berlin where he has his own radio show “Paul van Dyk’s VONYC Sessions” which airs weekly on Area 33 on Sirius Radio on Thursday nights at 6PM ET (and rebroadcasts Saturdays at 8PM ET and Tuesdays at Midnight ET) and Soundgarden which airs every Saturday 2pm–4pm (EST) on Fritz radio and over the internet www.fritz.de
Armin Van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ Top 100 poll twice in a row, in 2007 and 2008– voted for by over 350,000 people across the world, and an indication of his prolific output over the 10 years he’s been dj’ing and producing. Being the official World’s Most Popular DJ is just one of his many achievements, but the driving force behind his success is an overriding passion for dance music. Armin is now a fully-fledged artist in his own right, having made his songwriting debut on his album, the award-winning Shivers; The events continue to get bigger and bigger, and Armin regularly headlines the likes of Sensation White, Global Gathering, Dance Valley, ZoukOut, Mysteryland, Coachella, Beats In Brazil, Trance Energy, Fort Dance, Summer Days – basically whether you’re in Australia, Russia, the Middle East, the US or Europe, you can catch Armin van Buuren at a club or festival near you! "This is just what I really want," says Armin. "It’s not just love for music, it’s my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, it’s about a way of living. Music is essential to my life”.
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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.
As a founder of the sound, Carl rode the exploding British rave scene. He played the opening night of Danny Rampling's legendary Shoom, co-promoted The Project with Paul Oakenfold, held a residency at the Zap Club in Brighton and at the Sunrise rave in 1988, hooked up a third turntable for his dawn-breaking set, got 15,000 kids back on their feet, and established a personal rep for three-deck wizardry. Carl’s dedication to giving the fans something more than a man and two turntables is clearly one reason he constantly given headline status alongside the elite of artists around the world still to this day
There are DJs who can rock a party, a club, a festival. And there are dance acts that can write songs that will bring out the goose bumps in you. But there’s only one band that can do both: Above & Beyond. This three-piece have remixed Madonna, won Essential Mix of the Year, and headlined in front of one million people in Rio de Janeiro
ABOVE & BEYOND
ERIC PRYDZ Eric Prydz is on a roll at the moment, his labels are positively brimming with underground club hits. Eric is now in charge of three highly respected labels whose releases are in feverish demand, consistently selling huge quantities of vinyl which is truly incredible in the markets current climate.
There are few DJs in the world that create the reaction that David Guetta sparks. Whether it’s 50,000 fans singing along to his hit records at the recent massive Stade De France stadium Unighted über-party, or dark rooms of clubbers locked in the groove nine hours into his set, Guetta gets passions flowing. That’s because he uniquely and boldly treads a tightrope most DJs wouldn’t dare to traverse: the line between being an underground DJ and having huge crossover success. That might not sound like two worlds that go together, but David flits between French prime-time TV appearances, deep sets at Space Miami and producing music that appeals to clubbers and also way beyond with apparent ease. That he won a World Music Award and was voted the best house DJ in the DJmag Top 100 in the same year is a credit to his ability to work in both of these seemingly disparate worlds. “I’m not trying to be credible,” David admits with a smile broadening across his soft, open face. “I’m trying to be incredible. It’s very easy to be underground because you just have to obey a set of codes. It’s very formulaic. But it’s also very easy to be totally pop, because it’s very formulaic too. I’m trying to do something different.” One of his favourite gigs was during his phenomenal US tour. After playing three hours of his biggest and best at Crobar Miami he dived over to Space to go deep for another six hours. “Playing those two gigs was like the two basics of DJing,” he explains, “the raw energy of super dynamic mixes and party tracks for Crobar, and taking people on a trip with long, deep mixes at Space.” It’s not uncommon for David to stay on the decks after he’s thrown down his big party set so he can play all the other records that he adores. After a couple of hours of big drops, singalongs, arms in the air, screaming and accapellas being sliced and diced, he’s got the crowd where he wants them and for the next one, two, three hours he’s going to take them on a groove. “And that’s the part I love most!” he laughs. And that’s the thing about Guetta, he’s really not about the cash, or the glamour or the pop star life. A much softer, more emotional and easy going man some of the press want him to be. He doesn’t want to dazzle people, he wants to touch them.
DAVID GUETTA
John Digweed is a DJ's DJ. The beauty of what he does lies in just how different he really is from his contemporaries. From his early beginnings in Hastings, England at the age of 15 in the blossoming scene of acid house to the apex of the international dj'ing world, he has created and maintained a level of integrity that is the benchmark for both djs and producers globally. In fact, he has reached the very top of his profession, being voted ..1 in a voter's poll by DJ magazine in 2001. John Digweed has become the peoples choice while maintaining his longstanding presence in underground dance culture. His popularity as both a dj and a person seems to have no limits, but his efforts transcend dj'ing alone, he is as much a producer and promoter. His moniker Bedrock is actually three things: a record label, a promotions company and a studio production partnership (with Nick Muir). He is centered to the principles of life, living and friends in such a way that he generates an aura of self-explanatory excitement and enthusiasm. Without heroic pretensions his sets are filled with moodiness and musical mystery but held down with a punchy distinctiveness and earthly rhythm. Always emanating a sense of boundlessness he overlaps dream events that spill into reality with an enormous certainty.
JOHN DIG WEED
Multi-talented DJ/producer/remixer SASHA is recognized as one of the worlds’ most innovative icons of the electronic genre. He propels listeners into the future of electronic music by constructing innovative and forward-thinking concept albums (Airdrawndagger, Involver) and live events (Delta Heavy, Fundacion) that blur the boundaries between artist and DJ. In 2004 his work on Involver was nominated for a Grammy Award. Refusing to limit himself to DJ work, Sasha has continually explored his various interests as an adept remixer, songwriter, and producer. He established himself as a formidable, in-demand remixer by reconstructing tracks from an incredible array of artists such as Depeche Mode, Madonna, Seal, UNKLE, The Chemical Brothers, BT, Thom Yorke, and Orbital.
SASHA
Canada's Richie Hawtin has made his mark on electronic music by being both inventive and innovative. As a teenager Hawtin found inspiration to make music from a combination of techno music from Detroit, his father's record collection and an obsession with computers, video games and science fiction.
RICHIE HAWTIN
It may be hard for Axwell to top the success and personal highs of 2008, but one things for sure the talented producer will certainly try. As part of the illustrious 'Swedish House Mafia', Axwell has been responsible for numerous dancefloor hits and his Axtone imprint gains support from all major players around the world.
AXWELL There are few artists that can lay claim to conquering the underground as well as the mainstream, yet Ali 'Dubfire' Shirazinia has managed to dominate both. In fact, he's setting the musical agenda for others to follow in his footsteps.
DUBFIRE
STEVE ANGELLO Steve’s highly charged sets have scored him thousands of adoring fans around the World! Djing every weekend non-stop for the last 12 months, his diverse sets keep the crowds electrified, and no matter how many times you see him play, you will rarely hear the same track twice!
Have you heard the one about Erol Alkan? The humble 12 year old maestro-in-the-making who sneaks out the window of his parents flat to play gigs for a tenner? About the bearded studio-sorcerer worshipped by bands and DJ’s half his age as a living electronic idol?
EROL ALKAN It could be said Fedde came out of nowhere, riding off the success of a hit record. Well, to set the record straight; this couldn’t be further from the truth. Le Grand has spent the majority of his earlier youth grafting, spinning records in his Native country and cutting tracks until the inevitable happened.
FEDDE LE GRAND
JAMES ZABIELA Knowing what a great track should sound like - and the place it can be taken by warping and twisting it - is James Zabiela's forte. Layering different sounds with the aid of two Pioneer CDJ-1000s, a Pioneer EFX-1000, Korg Kaossilator, MIDI controller and a laptop, his hands and ears don't let up for a second, leaving any punters feet a-moving and mouth a-gap.
Kleinenberg is not only an artist who declines to stick to a single, easily defined sound, he also utilizes more than one medium to create a night out. Long at the forefront of integrating video imagery and other visuals in his VDJ sets, Sander includes Pioneer among his sponsors for these innovative performances.
SANDER KLEINENBERG TIGA As you know, my remix work has slowed considerably as of late. While my versions of tracks by Alter Ego, New Young Pony Club, The Gossip and Human League have only enhanced my reputation as the Sex Whiz of Sonic Parkour, I felt I needed to start hoarding my best ideas for my own music.
MARCUS SCHULZ
Markus Schulz is a man on a mission. He dreams of meeting the world. This dream just might be possible. Over the past three years, Markus has crossed the globe on an almost constant basis. From Australia to Russia and as far away as China and Trinidad. Along with playing his hometown of Miami.
SANDER VAN DOORN The astonishing rise of Sander van Doorn isn’t really so astonishing really when you consider the staggering amount of talent flowing through his veins. In just 5 years he’s clocked up more hit records, dance floor destroyers and sell out gigs than most DJs do in a lifetime, and his journey is still in its infancy.