PAUL OAKENFOLD INTERVIEW
He was there from the start, so Paul remember. Oakenfold couldn’t be happier to still be involved with Ministry of With a line-up like that, there is only Sound three decades down the line. one name that could be added as a special guest to really round things On November 13th, the world’s off. Who else, but Ministry’s first-ever most iconic dance music brand are resident and a man who despite celebrating their 30th anniversary going on to global superstar success, with what promises to be the party has never forgotten where he came of the year, a massive event in from and who’s love for the club is London’s O2 Arena. Titled Three as strong as ever...Paul Oakenfold. Decades Of Dance, the show will feature a special performance For Oakey, Ministry Of Sound is by Ministry Of Sound Classical, a club that will always occupy a recreating the legendary tracks special place in his heart and is one that have defined the club over that, when they come calling, he’s the years with the 50-piece always ready and willing to step back London Concert Orchestra. If behind the decks because, when it that wasn’t enough, some of the comes down to it, he’s as much of world-renowned DJs that have a fan as he is an integral part of the been mainstays of Ministry such as Ministry story. Judge Jules, Brandon Block and Alex P, alongside esteemed vocalist You played Ministry on it’s opening Kelli-Leigh, will be bringing their night and now here you are the considerable talents to the decks special guest for it’s 30th Anniversary to ensure that the night is one to party. You must be pretty excited?
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“Who would ever have thought we would still be talking about Ministry and my relationship with them after 30 years? What a fantastic club, though. I was lucky enough to be the resident when it opened and our relationship has just grown naturally from there on in. I’ve done many, many events with them and still do, so when they asked me to be part of this big show, I didn’t have to think twice. It’s a wonderful thing and I’m grateful to be a part of it.” Dance music reworked as a classical concert is nothing new, but this one is going to be pretty special. Why do you think that is? “It’s because it’s literally their 30th anniversary. That alone is remarkable and special as a result. There’ve been a lot of classical events in the last few years and they do well, so it makes sense for Ministry of Sound to celebrate three decades at the O2. I honestly think it’s going to be
