Infusion # 238: Dec 21 2014 - Jan 11 2015

MUSIC • PEOPLE • LIFE

2014 IN REVIEW

The NYE Issue

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Best Albums of the Year, Christmas Crossword, Bob Sinclar, Just For Kicks, The Spin and loads more! infusionmag

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I’ve had a few memorable NYE moments in Dubai – opening for Jazzy Jeff at Trilogy, now where Pacha is situated, is right up there.

Our issue is filled with soon-to-be big memories as we look ahead to the busiest night of the year.

December 31 features everyone from disco legends The Jacksons, pop stars like Pharrell and big DJ talent like Above and Beyond, while we’re involved in no less than 3 parties across NYE and NYD. Happy New Year, and see you on the flipside.

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Plus Minus feat. Ben Klock @ Level 41

Esteemed American Journalist Philip Sherburne once described Berghain as ‘quite possibly the current world capital of techno.’ For the uninitiated, Berghain is a German institution based in a disused Berlin power plant where the doors to this temple of techno open on a Thursday and close again on a Monday night. Well, that is if you’re lucky enough to be let in, as their door policy is notorious yet all part of the fun. To have one of their residents in Dubai for the first time was exciting enough but when that resident is Ben Klock, it’s off the scale.

Ben has built himself a reputation on delivering driving techno of the highest order, his name appearing on list after list of ‘who to watch out for’ and after some banging local support he took to the decks for the Plus Minus crew up on the 41st floor of The Media One Hotel for more than 3 hours of what I will describe as a wall of industrial sound, the German Phil Spector. Each tune was a belter, the majority of which I’ve never heard anywhere else before. Whilst the room is busy, there is enough space to dance about for the respectful crowd full of boundless energy, each track met with delighted noise from all. Ben, dressed in standard issue Techno DJ Black T-Shirt, looked totally in control and enjoyed himself on his debut. Let’s hope he returns and word gets round to a few more people next time as he deserves a larger venue and a bigger audience..

– Stephen Day

Steve Lawler & Nick Curly @ Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE

As the winter draws in, the crowds come out and out they came in force for one of the best nights we’ve had at Blue Marlin for a while. Blue Marlin stands out in the UAE: the venue is fun, it encourages an energy that you rarely find on dance floors across the city and add into the mix Jixo & Danz on resident duty building the perfect backdrop as the afternoon goes on, and you have a perfect mix.

Nick Curly delivered a masterclass in current cutting-edge techno, a proper statement of intent and the crowd lapped it up, every drop, every roll, even the odd cheeky classic thrown in for good measure. Come 10pm, everything was perfectly primed for Steve Lawler, who feeding off the crowd, delivered a solid set of house, tech-house and techno that kept everyone jacking well into the night.

– Stephen Day

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Creamfields @ Yas Island Despite the big name EDM headliners Afrojack and Hardwell, we were only here for one thing – well, two actually: techno titans Adam Beyer and Marco Carola. Carola has plenty of Creamfields history, having been a stand out at the first ever party 6 years ago, while Beyer was making his Abu Dhabi debut. And it was Beyer that impressed first, the techno slayer dropping a set of rolling drums and tough basslines, perfectly setting it up for Marco with his melodic, clicky, bouncy tunes to close out the house arena.

Earlier in the evening, some of the GCC’s finest took to the two stages and dropped peerless sets, with the banging, underground beat of the Smokingroove brothers the highlight.

And big up to organisers Flash for not only pulling off a 16,000 capacity event so well, but also giving local DJs like maDJam a main slot on the main stage: local talent rules.

The main stage, packed with thousands of beat-hungry clubbers, went moshpit crazy as every dirty bassline rumbled over and over. Give them 5 years and some more Creamfields eductation, and some will have graduated to the techno tent.

– Stephen Day

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Societe in Numbers

Societe turned 1 recently, and they gave us an insight into their first year with these facts and figures…

105,600 clubbers through the door 11,065 images uploaded to FB 23,234 Red Bulls sold 1 person locked in the toilet 927 forgotten credit cards 385 hen parties 17 lost keys 5 blown speakers

Q: What do you call an Irish lesbian?

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Judge lays down the law

DJ Judge Jules is back on the path to becoming a real judge.

He’s in training to be a music/media lawyer.

Dhs3million

The cost of the most expensive table when Calvin Harris plays his NYE gig in Las Vegas.

Guess how many…

Paris Hilton perfumes there are? 17.

Seventeen. So stop d*cking around with dance music and spend your perfume money.

The EDM Christmas wishlist…

Analog Room feat.

Derrick May @Q Underground

Arcadia

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House of Afrika

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Bassworx

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Plus Minus feat. Ben Klock @Level 41

Robert Dietz

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Turn This Club Up @C Club

Superheroes feat. Slipmatt @Dek on 8

Sunstroke feat. Yass @ 360

IN REVIEW We asked the some of the city’s best DJs, promoters and our own writers to sum up the last year and give us their highlights. Oh, and their favourite douchebag of the year…

Sam Moult

facebook.com/TrancefamilyUae Infusion Writer Best track of the year – ‘Koala’

by Oliver Heldens Best album of the year – Worlds by Porter Robinson Best night out – Paul van Dyk at Zero Gravity on February 27 Best live music of the year – Kings of Leon at Live @ Atlantis on May 28 Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year – deadmau5, Porter Robinson, Mat Zo, Bryan Kearney, Oliver Heldens & Daft Punk (I can dream right...)

Best new technology – Does Vine count? It’s perfect for short bursts of nonsense. A great way to pass waiting at Dubai’s ridiculously long traffic lights.

Best record label of the year – Spinnin’ Records

Surprise of the year – Sensation at Meydan. I was expecting it to be another poorly organized Dubai event with a brand name slapped on it. The event was well run and had a good turnout too.

And the tables were kept where they should be… at the back!

Best douchebag of the year – Steve Aoki Best DJ beef of the year – deadmau5 vs Everyone Best club of the year – Zero Gravity Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 – More of the same.

Stellar DJ line-ups, if the year was 2005, not 2015. Perhaps one more new thing, but nothing that overly pushes the boundaries and sets a new standard. I hope I’m wrong.

Megadon Betamax

soundcloud.com/megadonbetamax DUST/Audio Tonic Best track of the year - A tie between… Snacks / Arsy ‘Purdie’ and Wayne Snow ‘Red Runner’ Best album of the year - Session Victim - See You When You Get There Best night out - DUST presents Shan Frenzie Best live music of the year - Flamingods Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year - MCDE / Floating Points / Todd Terje live / Genius of Time live / David Bowie / Radiohead Best new technology - The internet!

Best record label of the year - Untzz Surprise of the year - People still requesting terrible s*** (perhaps un-surprise?)

Best douchebag of the year - Too many to name Best dressed DJ of the year - Definitely my wife (if she happened to be a DJ that is) Best DJ beef of the year - DJ Habibi 2000 vs the World Best club of the year - Too hard, I think it's more about the party than the club these days!

Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 - It will continue to get better and worse all at the same time! Hurrah!

Under the Moon

mixcloud.com/superheroesdubai Superheroes Best track of the year – Raleigh Ritchie ‘Stronger Than Ever’ (MJ Cole Remix) Best night out – Sunny Vibe Up Best live music of the year – Parov Stellar Best record label of the year – Simma Black Surprise of the year – DJ/Producer Billy Kenny Best club of the year – Dek on 8

Chris Braun

House United Best track of the year – Klingande 'Jubel' Best album of the year – Robin Schulz ‘Prayer’ Best night out – Bootik @ Vanity Best live music of the year – Ed Sheeran Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year – Disclosure Best record label of the year – Revealed Recordings Surprise of the year – Robin Schulz Best douchebag of the year – Justin Beiber and Ben Affleck Best DJ beef of the year – Deadmau5 vs Paris Hilton Best club of the year – Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 – Clubs will struggle because of the competition and operation issues. New better venues will run the city.

Just Lance

soundcloud.com/just-lance Barasti Beach Bar, Dubai, House Of Afrika, Dubai Best track of the year - Mr Gonzo ‘Touch And Touch’ (Original) [Deep Motion]

Best album of the year - Ralf Gum - In My City Best night out - Roni Size at Musicroom for Globalfunk Best live music of the year - Abri and Funk radius at Jazz Pizza Express, Dubai Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year - Marlon Hoffstadt, Pretty In Pink, Man Without A Clue (DJs). Farrell Adams and the Little Sinners, Johnny Clegg (Bands). Too many to mention here actually…

Best new technology - Pioneer's Rekordbox 3 Best record label of the year - Suara Surprise of the year - Being nominated for the Whats On Awards Best douchebag of the year - Rather not say (you know who you are) Best dressed DJ of the year - David Craig (Male), DJ Venus (Female) Best DJ beef of the year - DJ Sneak Vs Facebook Best club of the year - Zero Gravity Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 - More new clubs/bars opening, more people drinking as many bottles possible in one night, House Of Afrika winning the Whats On and Ahlan awards

LEFOX

soundcloud.com/finlay_lefox Superheroes Best track of the year - Kowton ‘Glock and Roll’ Best night out - Magnetic Fields Launch Party Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year - Boddika B2B With Joy Orbison Best new technology - Pioneer PLX 1000 Turntable Best record label of the year Lobster Boy Records

Surprise of the year - Paris Hilton being an international DJ Best douchebag of the year - Aoki/Diplo joint 1st in Douchebaggery Best DJ beef of the year - Seth troxler vs the whole EDM scene Best club of the year - Dek On 8 Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 - It will be bigger, better, stronger but with fierce competition between promoters and clubs

Stephen Day

Eat Sleep Rave Repeat reviewer Infusion Writer Best track of the year - The Marina Tram was finally finished and I got my roads back Best album of the year – Beck, Morning Phase Best night out - Groove On The Grass Best live music of the year – Akon, all 38 times he's played Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year - The Chemical Brothers Best new technology - Tile (because I’ve got one) Best record label of the year - Sci+Tec Best douchebag of the year – That ‘proppa weapon’ Best dressed DJ of the year – Safe Smokingroove in a tux Best DJ beef of the year – Wagyu Best club of the year - Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 – Rooftop bars Best restaurant - Hakkasan

Woodle

soundcloud.com/woodle Bassworx Best track of the year - Utah Jazz ‘Here Today Gone Tomorrow’ Best album of the year - Nu Tone - Future History

Best night out - Hype Clubhouse at Party In The Park Best live music of the year Richard Ashcroft Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year - Randall & Moose Best new technology - WiFi at 40000ft Best record label of the year RAM Records Surprise of the year - Fatherhood Best douchebag of the year - Ryder Romero Best dressed DJ of the year - Sean Rutherford Best DJ beef of the year - My 400g fillet at Meat Co. Best club of the year - Casa Latina (obbbviously) Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 - Another go on the rollercoaster

Matt Zaharias

Infusion Writer Best track of the year - The Thrillseekers ‘This Is All We Have’ Best night out - Warehouse Dubai Acts you'd like to see in Dubai next year - Anything that isn't 'popular' Best record label of the year Mental Asylum Records Best douchebag of the year Whoever told Hernan to 'play more deep house" at Zero Gravity Best dressed DJ of the year - DJ Horse Head Best DJ beef of the year - I was going to go with every DJ in the world vs Paris Hilton, but I think Richie Hawtin vs monitor speakers has that beat Predictions for Dubai's club scene in 2015 - 7 new clubs that will each claim to "redefine" nightlife in Dubai - but hopefully we'll get some new ones that take the underground route instead

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Looking FORWARD Where we filter out the best things that are coming your way...

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Looking Forward

Local News O2 breathes new life into Dubai club scene

There’s a new club in town – or rather, a re-launched one – as O2 has just opened in the Sofitel Palm's previous venue 2Liv. And they’ve got a cracking electronic line up over the festive period. Tiga kicked off proceedings on the 18th, with Tube and Berger (pictured) on Christmas Day, Chuck Love on New Year’s Eve and Re.You on New Year’s Day. Most events are Dhs100 in advance, with doors from 10pm.

Rob Da Bank @ Zero Gravity

One of the best eclectic DJs in the UK, and also the main man behind cult endof-the-summer festival Bestival, Rob Da Bank will be making sure you dance off your Christmas dinner as he plays at Zero Gravity on Boxing Day. As usual, it’s free entry before 9pm, so get down there early to bag your dancing space.

Amr Diab live in Dubai

Egyptian pop sensation Amr Diab returns to Dubai for a sure to be sold out show at Dubai Media Amphitheatre on Friday December 26. He’s won the World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist an unprecedented four times, and is also known as the ‘father of Mediterranean Music’ thanks to his blend of Western and Egyptian rhythms. Dhs250 via Platinumlist.net.

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Looking Forward Rock into Boxing Day

The good people at Metal Asylum have pulled together a 4 band line up on Boxing Day at the Music Room for those looking to rock and roll their way out of their turkey slumber.

Kuwaiti bands Freefall and Reset String play prog rock and alternative grunge, while Daisygrim and Coat of Arms represent from the UAE and Qatar. Ticket Dhs100, and the show starts from 9pm.

Get your giggle on

Kick off those impending January blues with a two hour long giggle at the ever reliable Laughter Factory. Mock The Week guest Ben Norris is joined by Never Mind The Buzzcocks funny man Joe Lycett and international comedian Gordon Southern. Catch them in action on Thursday Jan 8 and Friday Jan 9 at the JBR Movenpick, Wednesday Jan 14 at Al Badia Golf Course and Thursday Jan 15 at the Grand Millenium in Tecom, tickets Dhs140.

Join the Green Room party

There’s a new Saturday afternoon/early evening shindig in town.

The new weekly Green Room party at Mint Leaf of London in DIFC has a rock-solid roster of DJs, including Smokingroove, Kristian Valdini, Schooly and more, playing an eclectic mix of everything from Northern Soul to classic house. Set on the 15th floor of the Emirates Financial Towers, the venue offers stunning views across Dubai’s skyline, and an impressive array of food and drink options to close out the weekend in style.

For table reservations contact thegreenroomdxb@gmail.com

Looking Forward Knowing Me, Knowing Yule

The Abba musical Mamma Mia hits Dubai for a run of 14 shows from January 2nd to 10th at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Based on the classic hits from the Swedish foursome, the show has been seen by more than 54 million people in 39 different productions and in 14 different languages. Tickets are available from Platinumlist.net starting from Dhs195.

Rumours

Sam Divine and Reboot have been confirmed to play at Pacha • Ibiza Dubai in January of next year.

Nikki Beach Resort is launching in Dubai towards the end of • next year.

• African star Davido is playing at Chi Domeland on New Year’s Day.

We’re hyped about rumours that a new dedicated, underground radio station could be coming our way in the first half of next year.

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O2 and Provocateur have just opened, and we're hearing rumours that 2 more big clubs are opening their doors next year! Let's just hope they learn some lessons from The Box, Supper Club, 2Liv and the rest of the clubs that shut their doors this year...

We discovered Twitter Audit, which verifies how many fake and real followers you have. We've passed on the info to the Angry Monkey, expect some righteous anger and embarassed faces very soon...

We might have shouted about how good the club scene is in Dubai recently, but it looks like some parties are struggling to fill their dancefloors recently which is never good news.

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Ring in the New Year at End 2014 on a high, quite literally, at Iris Dubai’s 27th floor rooftop party, Le Club.

We took a closer look at what’s happening at one of Dubai’s best new venues…

There’s so much expectation on New Year’s, so much pressure to have the best night of your life that it’s often better sticking to a plan: one venue, one group of friends and one night to remember (well, hopefully). Which is where Iris Dubai comes in.

Already one of the best rooftop bars in the city, they’ve given the 27th floor of the Oberoi Hotel a makeover, transforming the venue into Le Club.

Le Club will feature WHITE Dubai’s resident DJAD for the night – a man who’s accustomed to playing to thousands of clubbers every week at the Meydan Venue. And joining him for the night will be club-friendly saxophonist Miguel, who’ll be jamming live over DJAD’s mix.

Alongside that, Iris will be providing a full entertainment package at very wallet friendly prices.

Table bookings start at Dhs1000 per person, including a wide range of signature Iris dishes, and an open bar including premium alcohols and cocktails, while the same offer is available at the bar for Dhs750. And rock up after 11pm, and you’ll get an open bar for Dhs500.

The food menu is almost – almost – as impressive as the cocktail menu, offering shareable platters of fresh creamy burrata, Scottish salmon tartare, marinated Angus medallions and rock prawn tempura and much more.

Completing the night, Iris Dubai and their 27th floor views mean you catch every bit of the midnight action from across the city as Dubai explodes in a multi-coloured burst of energy.

Happy New Year!

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Hello 2015, Goodbye 2014 Take the stress out of your NYE night out with our guide to the best club events, in alphabetical order…

360 & audio tonic present Circus Bazaar

360 and audio tonic residents Mr Mr, Rod Lee Winters and Tristan Bain take deep house control of one of the best firework-viewing spots in the city. 9pm-3am, tickets from Dhs950 including open bar.

Above & Beyond @ Eden Beach Club

Trance fans have plenty of choice this New Year’s Eve, but maybe the biggest draw will be the Above & Beyond trio who’ll be dropping their feel good, hands in the air sound at the brand new Eden Beach Club at Rixos, The Palm. 5pm-4am, guestlist via 055 277 1477.

Alex Kenji @ XL Beach Club

Tech house from the renowned DJ and producer who’s been on the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and has gained big name fans like Pete Tong, Chris Lake and Justice during his career. 8pm-4am, Dhs450, 056 640 6161

ATB @ Barasti

Barasti beach will host one of dance music most enduring names as ‘9pm Till I Come’ DJ and producer ATB headlines on the beach with pumping house. Killer Queen, the Queen tribute act also play live on the Middle Deck. 7pm-late, Dhs250 advance. 04 318 1313

Blackout @ White Dubai

White Dubai are turning off the lights for the big night, with sleek neon colours lighting up the expansive rooftop venue which will offer incredible views of the Downtown fireworks. 10pm-4am, tickets from Dhs700 per person including open sushi and regular bar. reservations@whitedubai.com.

Bootik @ Vanity

Popular Wednesday nighter Bootik brings together Sam Farsio, Salah Sadeq, Adin Karami and Maks for a night of deep house grooves.

9pm-4am, Dhs300 including open bar, 050 957 9471.

Catch @ The Basement

Local underground bastion of cool The Underground brings together four of Dubai’s house and tech-house big hitters, including Smokingroove and Rishi, with the ticket including an open bar until 11.30pm. 9pm-4am, Dhs295, 050 243 2014

Chuck Love @ O2 Club

The latest addition to club life, the Palm Sofitel’s O2, bring over deep funky house champion Chuck Love for a fun-packed night. 8pm-4am, Dhs1200 per person including open bar and food, Dhs1900 per couple, 056 271 7273.

Dekadance @ Dek on 8

Fun party vibes from Tim Cheddar and Soulninja, with an open bar until 11.45pm and excellent rooftop views of the firework action. 9pm-3am, Dhs395, 055 144 1549

DJ Wire @ N’Dulge

No.1 Events take over N’Dulge for the night with Example’s tour DJ Wire and Hollaphonic’s Olly Wood holding it down in the main room and Adam J and the Nightcrashers on urban terrace duty. 8pm-3am, Dhs200, lisa@no1-events.com

Faul & Wad AD @ Cielo

Creek-side hot spot Cielo have brought over the deep house big hitters behind smash hit ‘Changes’ to welcome in 2015. 10pm-4am, all inclusive tickets from Dhs550, reservations@ cielodubai.com

Groove Armada & Hot Since 82 @ Zero Gravity

Zero Gravity bow out of a stellar year on a high, with a huge double header as ‘Superstylin’ duo Groove Armada headline, with support from deep house sensation Hot Since 82. 8pm-4am, Dhs400 on the door, 4 399 0009

Masterjam @ Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

Possibly the biggest collection of soul sisters – and brothers – anywhere in the world at any one time as The Jacksons, Nile Rodgers feat.

Chic, Chaka Khan, Gloria Gaynor, Jocelyn Brown, Incognito and Kathy Sledge all do their funky thing on the main stage. Plus, there’s a disco den playing soulful house and disco classics with guest DJs from DUST, Sunstroke and Cuts Above. Bosh! 7pm-3am, tickets from Dhs295. Masterjam.ae

Pharrell Williams @ Meydan

The ‘Happy’ star returns to the UAE for another pop masterclass, this time joined by a host of big names including DJs Paul Oakenfold and

EDM stars Like Mike & Dimitri Vegas, alongside a live show from Busta Rhymes. 7pm-3am, Dhs395, events@thecrystalgroup.net

Soulful Session @ Dusk Terrace

Funk soul brother Schooly digs deep into his record collection, with disco, house and all things soulful. Dhs150, 7pm-3.30am, rsvp@ infusion.ae

Jamie Jones & Richy Ahmed @ Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE

One of the biggest names on the house market, Jamie Jones is joined by fellow Hot Creations DJ and new Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE ambassador Richy Ahmed for the last night of 2014. We caught up with the latter to find out how the year’s been…

Welcome back to the city, what have been your best NYE's to date?

My best New Year’s Eve to date was probably before I was really professionally DJing about 5 years ago, maybe 6 now in Sydney with loads of my best friends. We just got on a plane, went over there on a whim and my friend was having a big party. I was facing the Sydney Harbour Bridge watching the fireworks in the biggest mansion you’ve ever seen, just out of the blue and it was just something that was completely new to me.

You're always a big draw here – do you feel at home when you play? And is Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE your favourite Dubai venue?

Yeah I do feel at home actually, the crew and the owner always make you feel welcome. They always really know their music and the minute you get there you feel at home. They’re really good promoters and a really good crowd.

What's big in your sets at the moment, what should we look forward to on NYE? New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year and I’m expecting a really big set from myself. I’ve just finished the Essential Mix and I’ve had a lot of gigs all summer so I’m armed to the teeth with records for this night and I’m just gonna give it all that I can.

Celebration of Light feat. Jamie Jones, Richy Ahmed & Ibellini, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, 8pm-5am, Dhs600 women, Dhs800 men including open bar. reservation@bluemarlinibiza-uae.com

Superheroes @ Level 41

A homegrown hit of Dubai’s club scene, bass/house/garage warriors Superheroes are throwing their own elevated bash on NYE, with a full roster of residents promising to bring the noise. We caught up with resident DJ and promoter Under The Moon to find out what’s in store…

What's your midnight tune likely to be?

I am thinking something along the line of CeCe Rodgers ‘Someday’. This record brings out the love in people! Probably one of the first ever deep house tracks too!

If you could be any Superhero for an hour, who would you be and why?

Banana Man. That guy is cool, but never really got much credit - he also has the best costume!

Who's been your resident superhero this year?

Both my residents, Kasparov & Somalie are mega. I would never pick between them, they are a dream team! Kaspar brings the bass and an old skool vibe, Somalie is fresh blood bringing a more upfront house sound.

There's some stiff competition on the night, what makes you stand out?

We have an awesome venue, with 360 views from the 41st floor: Ideal for fireworks. It's walking distance from the Marina, JLT, The Palm, Media City and JBR: so no need to queue for taxis,.

We have phenomenal music spanning house, garage and bass music - all through a phat Funktion1 soundsystem. Plus we are not overcharging for entry or drinks, at a mere 150aed! Bonanaza!

Best/worst NYE experience?

I have had some brilliant NYEs, some of the best were back in Bristol, hitting up the warehouse and rave scene. I have not had a disastrous one, as long as I am with friends and family times have always been great.

Most memorable NYE midnight snog?

That will be this year I hope!

New Year's Resolution that will be ignored by January 10… To stay in more. There is always too much good stuff on in Dubai to miss!

Superheroes, Level 41, 9pm-3am, Dhs150, sean@ superheroesdubai.com

New Year’s Day Infusion New Year’s Day Party @ Dek on 8

Some of Dubai’s finest including Conan Liquid, Schooly, Jack Woodcock, Da Sendri, Somalie, Just Lance, Smokingroove and more play one of the first parties of 2015. 6pm-3am, free entry, rsvp@infusion.ae Electric Days @ du Forum The cult Dubai party are bringing their fanbase to Abu Dhabi for New Year’s Day, with a sprawling line up including Agoria, Konrad Black, NTFO and Francesca Lombardo, with more to be announced. 4pm-2am.

Re.You @ O2 Nightclub Berlin-based Re.You brings his cutting edge Mobilee tech house sound to Dubai’s newest club for their NYD party. 10pm-3am, free entry.

ONTHE THE RADAR ON RADAR

January 16 Bassworx feat. Bailey, Casa LatinaLatina

January 23 Globalfunk feat. Doc Scott, The Basement

January 23 H.O.S.H, Eden Beach Club

January 30 audio tonic feat. Thomas Gandey, 360

January 30 Reboot, Pacha Ibiza Dubai

February 6 Laura Jones, Eden Beach Club

For a full list of what’s on, please head to infusion.ae

February 26 Julio Bashmore February 6 David August, Level 41

March 5 Ed Sheeran, Media City

February 12 Redfest feat. The Script, Media City

February 26 Jazz Fest feat. Sting

March 8 Patrick Topping, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE

April 26 Robbie Williams, Yas Island

Sunday 21 Occupy Sundays, Cavalli

Rene Amesz drops House and tech house at the popular Occupy Sundays night. 9.30pm-3am.

Monday 22 Brooklyn Base, Atelier M

Half price house drinks from 6-9pm, with Brooklyn in charge of the tunes as the night develops. 6pm-3am

Hip hop Chic, Cirque Le Soir

Bustling early-week party with hip hop vibes from start to finish courtesy of DJ Bliss. 10.30pm-3am.

Madmen, Z:One

A dedicated men’s night, with 2 free drinks for the dudes and a 60s playlist. 6-9pm.

Manic Mondays, Zinc

Greg Stainer and Andy Swift drop 80s and 90s classics, with free entrance for ladies and FACE card all night. 10pm-3am. Weekly.

Money, Murder, Mayhem, The Act

Murder mystery new show from the renowned dinner/show act. 8.30pm, repeated Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Secret Circle, The Basement

House and tech-house at this brand new weekly night. 10pm-3am.

Wasted Mondays, Story Rooftop

Dhs150 for 3 hours of drinking, with rotating DJs supplying the cool deep house tunes. 8-11pm.

Tuesday 23 Abri and the Funk Radius, Atelier M Super talented singer Hamdan Abri and his band start their new midweek residency. 8pm

Champagne & Strawberries night, Horizon Lounge 3 complimentary glasses of Mojitos or Bubbly from 6pm, with a happy hour from 4-8pm.

Censored Tuesdays, Cirque Le Soir

Commercial and deep house with plenty of dance-floor entertainment from the Cirque Le Soir troops and live vocals from Parisian Jay Sebag.

10pm-3am.

Dirty Laundry, GQ Bar

Fashion orientated night, with Sam Farsio on the deep, tech house vibes.

9pm. Weekly.

En Vogue, Armani Prive

Darko De Jan takes control of this high class ladies night, with complimentary mojitos until 1am for ladies. 10pm-3am.

Exposure, ChinaWhite

Shef Codes and Shero trade hip hop and RnB tracks, with free Cosmos for ladies from 11pm-1am. 10pm-3am.

Girls Don’t Q, Q43, Media One Hotel

3 free drinks for ladies at the panoramic, gorgeous-looking Media City venue. 6pm-1am.

Hunters Gentlemen’s night, Hunters (Westin)

50% off your steak or red wine at this male-focussed mid-weeker. 7pm-late.

Lost Angels, 0 Gravity

Four hours of free flowing bubbles and gourmet treats from 8-11pm for

Dhs100 at this lady-friendly night, with men welcome from 10pm for Dhs200 including free flowing drinks.

8pm. Weekly.

Pink Ladies Night, Mahiki

Ladies Night, GQ Bar

2 complimentary welcome drinks, as well as some special drink deals on Champagne. 7pm-2am.

Complimentary pink Champagne, with plenty of guilty pleasures on the decks in this paradise-themed club. 7pm-late.

Mahiki Retro Wednesdays

Remix, Caramel

Rosa, Cavalli

A new night from the Plus Minus team, with remixed house classics blended with more cutting edge music courtesy of Haidz and Somalie.

Free bubbly on arrival, 50% off the cocktail menu for ladies. 6pm-late.

Wednesday 24 Bootik, Vanity (Al Murooj Rotana)

Deep house and tech-house from Frederick Stone and friends at this popular mid-week joint. 11pm-3am.

Weekly.

All the classics from the last 4 decades. 7pm-late. Weekly.

Hip hop and urban classics at this popular mid-weeker. 9pm-late.

Societe School Night

Retro pop hits, classic TV shows (including Biker Grove and Grange Hill) and Dhs30 vodka Red Bulls.

10pm. Weekly.

Soulful Session, 360

Infusion favourite Schooly returns for his weekly funk, soul, disco and house throwdown. 8pm-late, free.

Weekly.

Christmas Brunch, Zero Gravity

Twisted Winter Wonderland, Cirque Le Soir

Diamond Wednesdays, Blends

Ultimate Ladies Night, Zinc

Decadent Christmas brunch with sushi, caviar, cocktails, turkey and more. 1-4pm and 7-10pm, Dhs444.

Repeated Thursday 25.

Shero and Brooklyn drop the urban tunes at this popular weekly night now at their new home. 9pm-3am. Weekly.

Christmas themed night running until December 26 with DJ Enzo, DJ Jack and Nick Tohme on rotation.

10.30pm-3am, free. Repeated Thursday 25 and Friday 26.

Gossip, Z:ONE

DJ Dan and Mister Ash have an open format, anything goes policy with a 10pm-midnight happy hour.

10pm-3am, men Dhs50 after midnight.

Gossip, Dek on 8

After hours, mint leaf of london

Part one of the Media One Hotel’s ladies night, with 3 free drinks from 6-9pm and 90s classics from Da Sendri. 6-9pm.

3 free drinks from 9pm-midnight, with resident DJ Natalie Brogan dropping a cool house soundtrack. 9pm-late.

Thursday 25 Miss PM and Ghostproject drop sexy deep house at this new DIFC venue. 6pm-late.

AKS, Boudoir

Beatz, Manoj and Shadow drop Desi and Bollywood beats. 10pmlate, free drinks for ladies until midnight. Weekly.

Conan Manchester, Loca Foot-tapping funk, soul and rock and roll from Conan at one of our favourite bars in town. Weekly Thursday and Friday.

Christmas Party Brunch, Story Rooftop

Dhs299 for Christmas dinner and unlimited house drinks from 6-9pm.

Pacha Ibiza Dubai, Madinat Jumeirah

Commercial house in the main room, Nu-Disco in the Red Room and deep house on the rooftop at Dubai’s latest club. 10pm-3am.

Repeated Thursday and Friday.

Societe Jumeirah, Capitol Hotel

Retro and throwback classics all night at the Jumeirah sister venue.

10pm-3am.

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Tube and Berger, O2 Club

Deep, tech house vibes from the German duo at the new Sofitel Palm club. 10pm-3am, Dhs100 advance, Dhs150 on the door.

Vintage, Societe Dubai

80s, 90s and 00s at this alternative venue in the Marina, with tables for 4 starting from Dhs1100.

10pm-3am.

White Christmas, White Dubai

Celebrate your Christmas with at the festive-themed White Dubai.

10pm-3am. Repeated Friday 26.

Friday 26 80s Night, Bapas

DJ Gilbert spins the best of the 80s at this freshly launched night, with a free bottle of wine with every cheese platter. 9pm-late, B52s 50% off.

Audio tonic, 360

The residents take over for this Boxing Day house party. 4pm-3am, free. Weekly.

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Rob Da Bank, 0 Gravity

Eclectic dance music from the Bestival founder and much-loved BBC Radio 1 DJ. 7pm-3am, free before 9pm, men Dhs100 after, ladies free until midnight.

Burnski & Hunter/Game, Eden Beach Club

Another strong double bill at the city’s newest beach club, with two up-andcoming sets of DJs playing house and tech-house.

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Bob Sinclar, Pacha Ibiza Dubai

Funky French house champion Bob Sinclar drops classic hits including his own like ‘World Hold On’ at this Boxing Day party. 10pm-3am.

Cocktails and Dreams, Societe Dubai

A post brunch party, with 50 cocktails to choose from and Societe’s usual fun mix of pop and chart. 4pm-8pm, Dhs250.

District Lounge, 47th floor, Warwick Hotel

The ex-Capital Club party starts up at their new weekly home, with Dany Neville hosting the city’s highest urban party. 9pm-late. Weekly.

Fab Fridays, XL Beach Club House and commercial hits at the newly renovated pool club. 1-9pm.

History Classics, The Basement

Jon Besant and his trusted crew of classics DJs go through the last 30 years of house music. 10pm-3am.

House of Afrika, Dek on 8 The residents drop deep, tech and afro house. 4pm-3am, free.

Metal Asylum, Music Room

4 bands, 2 from Kuwait and 2 from Dubai do their rock/heavy metal thing.

8pm-late, Dhs100.

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Miguel Campbell, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE

Deep, funky house from the Leeds DJ behind soulful hits like ‘Something Special’. 1-11pm.

Saturday 27 411, People By Crystal

Hip hop and urban tunes from DJ Bliss and friends. 10pm-3am. Weekly.

Balearic Pool Sessions, Dek on 8

Da Sendri and guests return to the Dek on 8 for chilled out day time vibes and a pool side brunch deal. 12.306pm. Weekly.

Day Vibes, Conrad Dubai

Brand new pool party session, with rotating residents including Adam G and Tim Kay. Free, Midday-11pm.

Weekly.

Go Baby Go, Sho Cho

Day into nighttime brunch party with Electric Days DJs and some of the best food and drink deals in town.

2-8pm. Weekly.

Ethnic Saturdays, Boudoir

Beatz, Hani and Zubair drop Desi and Bollywood hits. 10pm-late.

Weekly.

The Green Room, Mint Leaf of london

Brand new eclectic funk/soul weekly party with food and drink offers and stunning Downtown views. 2pm-late.

Hustle, Bliss Lounge

Deep house sunset beats at this weekly regular party. 4pm-late.

Weekly.

Prestige feat. Jason Derulo, Movida

The world famous urban party returns for its weekly residency with rap star Derulo headlining.

11pm-3am.

URBN,White Dubai

DVN supplies the urban tunes at this high end rooftop club. 10pm-3am.

Weekly.

Sunday 28 Occupy Sundays feat.

Umek, Cavalli Club

Tech/house star Umek plays for the biggest and best Sunday night party in the UAE. 9pm-3am.

Friday 2 January

INFUSION PICK!

Audio tonic feat.

Dale Howard, 360

Upfront house music from rising star Dale Howard as audio tonic start their year as they mean to go on. 4pm-3am, free.

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Best Albums of 2014

This year might have been missing that huge album release, but there were plenty of excellent long players released around the world and here in the UAE. Here, in no particular order, are some of our favourites spanning everything from riff-tastic rock to obtuse electronica Beck – Morning Phase Genre: Indie 5 word review: Melancholic indie from ‘Loser’ Beck

Caribou – Our Love Genre: House/Electronic 5 word review: Wonky, dancefloor primed emotive electronica

Aphex Twin – Syro Genre: Electronic 5 word review: Aphex at his most accessible

War On Drugs – Lost In The Dream Genre: Indie 5 word review: ‘Born To Run’ for 2014

Flying Lotus – You’re Dead Genre: Urban/Electronic 5 word review: Weird and wonderful beats’n’pieces

Mac De Marco – Salad Days Genre: Indie 5 word review: Fuzzy, scuzzy lo-fi musings

St Vincent – St Vincent Genre: Indie 5 word review: Twisty turny art pop magic

Jungle – Jungle Genre: Electronic 5 word review: The perfect Dubai sunshine album

Kasabian – 48:13 Genre: Indie/Electronic 5 word review: Balls out indie electro bounce

The Boxtones – In The Pocket Of Clowns Genre: Rock 5 word review: Relentless rock from UAE’s finest

Royal Blood – Royal Blood Genre: Rock 5 word review: Riff-tastic rock’n’roll

Look and Listen Future Islands – Singles Genre: Indie 5 word review: Soaring indie-electro from America

Banks – Goddess Genre: Urban 5 word review: Mean beats, even meaner lyrics

Hernan Cattaneo – Balance 26 Genre: House 5 word review: Still best in the business

Joris Voorn – Nobody Knows Genre: House/Electronic 5 word review: Imagine Sigur Ros going house

Lone – Reality Testing Genre: House/Electronic 5 word review: Underground house meets hip hop

Nikotin – Panodrama Genre: Rock 5 word review: Muscular riff-rocking debut album

Utah Jazz – Portfolio Genre: Drum and Bass 5 word review: Liquid rollers filled with funk

La Roux – Trouble in Paradise Genre: Pop 5 word review: Grown up proper pop perfection

Chet Faker – Built On Glass Genre: Indie/Electronic 5 word review: Heartfelt indie electronic dancefloor vibes

Matthew Conley – Imaginary Places Genre: Electronic 5 word review: Aphex Twin of the Middle-East

Todd Terje – It’s Album Time Genre: Disco 5 word review: Delightful Delorean dancefloor disco dynamite

Daniel Avery – Drone Logic Genre: Electronic 5 word review: Sleazy acid after party vibes

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Matthew Charles “Trippin' EP” Tech-House

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Andy Buchan “Nine Oh Nine” Nu-Disco

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Matthew Charles “Out The Door” Tech-House

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What do you get when an Indian Rock n Roll singer meets an Egyptian Funk and Blues guitarist? Not a bad Christmas cracker joke, but Dubai’s latest band demanding your attention‌

My first musical influence was… Our first musical influence has to be the king, Elvis Presley. A lot of our songs give out an Elvis vibe and weirdly enough our lead singer thinks he’s the reincarnation of the King, haha.

Our sound is best described as… Funky, groovy, fresh.

Best piece of advice you’ve received?

It had to be the advice we got from the Filipino superstars Rivermaya who told us to believe in our original material and never to doubt our tunes. With 20 years of experience and millions of fans, they definitely know what they’re talking about.

What’s your musical guilty pleasure?

A lot of our lyrics directly and sometimes indirectly attack the electronic music scene. It’s kinda rude and judgemental, but we don’t really care, we have fun with it. Some of the electronic sub genres are amazing. But some are absolutely killing the art of music.

The best band in Dubai is… There are really tight bands in different genres around the city. When it comes to original bands, there are so many good bands in different genres. Juliana Down have to be the best right now within the rock scene, Nervecell in the metal scene and I guess with hard work and dedication, in time we should be playing with the big boys.

When we make it, the one thing we want on our rider is… Our Hospitality Rider will definitely include buffets for every meal because the boys can really eat. It’s not even a joke. We totally want a car just for the band as well. We’ll call it “The Rat Mobile.”

Our musical motto is… Create songs that people can relate to, groove to, and sing to.

Best gig you’ve played?

It’s just been 3 months for us as a band so as of now it was Bandjam Battle of the bands at Al Ghurair. 6000 people in front of us singing our song that they heard for the first time, an amazing experience.

Best lyrics of all time?

We’ve written 10 songs in 2 months. Out of which I think lyrically our best song is a song called “Starting New.” There’s a line that goes “Cigarettes in ash trays, Finger prints on an icy glass. Darkness can be emptied, and people can be wiped away from your past.” The second line mirrors the meaning of the first. But again I’m sure we’ll be writing better songs in the next few months. soundcloud.com/cnrmafia

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DJ Booth: Arnav

The Hakkasan resident DJ tells us about making music, cooking and Tabasco sauce

One thing you might not know about me is... I can swim faster than most other people.

My worst job ever was… I’ve only ever had one job before now which was with OHM Records, and I loved my time there. I’ve always just been freelancing making music for media. Now I have a full time job as Founder & CEO of 909 Music. I guess I’ve been lucky that my passion has become a career.

DJing is much like… Cooking for guests. It is about mixing the perfect ingredients to create a sumptuous meal. And, in the same way as cooking, you want to make something that you enjoy while ensuring your guests have a great time too.

Dubai’s clubbing scene is… Growing exponentially every year.

There are a lot of promoters now booking quality artists with great concepts and that makes me really excited.

I’m really proud of … My decision to move to Dubai. I’ve been here a little over five years and I love it more every year. The city is really well planned with amazing opportunities every day. The tech startup scene is rapidly growing, the nightlife is flourishing, it’s got a great mix of people from all over the globe.

What track could you drop in every set?

One I’m playing a lot right now is called “Mz Sunday Luv & Nu & Christopher Schwarzwalder - Choose (Original mix)”. However, it’s not one that I would play every night as you have to pay attention to the mood of the audience and direct your choices on their reactions.

At Hakkasan Dubai, the music is crucial to the overall ambience and I need to consider the different spaces – the restaurant, the bar, the Ling Ling Lounge and the terrace – as you want to carry the night but not overpower somebody who is there for dinner.

I can’t live without… Tabasco sauce.

My biggest DJ achievement to date is… Well, I’m primarily a music composer and producer so getting the opportunity to be the resident DJ at Hakkasan Dubai is definitely my biggest.

Arnav plays Hakkasan every Wednesday and Thursday from 9pm. www.facebook.com/clubbeats

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Duke Dumont - Won’t Look Back Wankelmut ft. Emma Louise My Head Is A Jungle (MK Remix) David Guetta - Lovers On The Sun Mark Knight & Funkagenda Man With The Red Face (Rene Amesz Remix) Frank Ocean - Lost (Amine Edge & DANCE Remix) Andhim - Boy Boy Boy Robin Schulz - Waves Route 94 - My Love ZHU - Faded Shiba San – OKAY Sean McCabe, Donae’o - Tomorrow’s Another Day Miguel Migs - What Do You Want James Curd & Luke Million ft. Nah Man! - Say The Word Never Forget - Session Victim Typheni - Is It Love? (Danny Krivit Re Edit) Breaking - Kyodai Get Involved - DBow What Do You Want? - Miguel Migs Robosonic - La Fique Out Of My Hands - Unfinished Business

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Thomas Schumacher - Hush (Catz ‘n Dogz 2013 Remix) Claude VonStroke – The Clapping Track (Solomun Remix) Greg Funk - Electric Light Downtown Party Network - No Drama Afterhours (Original Mix) Smash TV - One Family Bobby Blanco - 3am (Supernova 10 Years Later Mix) Greg Funk, Micky - Addicted Lovebirds feat. Lisa Shaw - Holdin On (Lovebirds 808ies Matrix) Prefunk - Get Down (Club Mix) Disco Boogie Classics - Jump To The Edit (Original Mix) Efdemin - Parallaxis (Traumprinz Over 2 The End Remix) Teedra Moses - Be Your Girl (Kaytranada Edition) SECT feat. Ben Westbeach - In the Park (Original Mix) TODD - Basic Needs (Original Mix) Pepe Bradock - Deep Burnt Daniel Avery - All I Need (Roman Fluegel Remix) Cipy - And the Warmth Comes Up Jaymo & Andy George - Ice Cubes Soul Clap - Isley Experiment Tina Turner - What’s Love Got To Do With It (Lord Of The Isles Re-shape)

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Weird News... of 2014 Sprout of his mind

A British man has successfully pushed a Brussels sprout up Mount Snowdon using his nose. No, seriously.

It took him 3 days to scale the 1,085 peak, raising more than Dhs25,000 for charity. The 49-year-old, who practised by pushing a sprout around his garden, took on the bizarre challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

He admitted: “People definitely think I’m mad, and I’m beginning to think it myself. It hurt my arms, my legs, my feet, my knees and my neck.” And your credibility?

Last Night A Kebab Saved My Life

Greasy, nutrition free end of night salvation they might be, but one Scottish lawyer has argued that the classic doner can prevent domestic abuse and even fires. She campaigned that Dundee’s Khans should have later licensing laws as ‘Medical evidence strongly suggests that eating after drinking helps induce sleep, which could help lower alcoholrelated domestic violence. Many residential fires are also caused by people who go home after drinking and fancy fried eggs, for instance, but forget they’ve started cooking.’

SNP councillor Jimmy Black replied: “I had no idea a kebab could solve so many problems.” You and us both, pal.

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Looking Closer A close shave Who knew a bad haircut could spark a diplomatic situation between North Korea and a South Ealing hair dresser? M&M Hair Academy, not unfairly, used a picture of Kim Jong-Un with the caption ‘Bad Hair Day?’ underneath to promote their 15% discount. All fun and games, until North Korean diplomats waded in and asked the UK Government to ‘stop the provocation.’ The news comes soon after it was reported that male university students in North Korea were told they had to have an identical haircut to Kim Jong-Un, but there was no mention of a 15% group discount...

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Party hard

There’s no shame in asking for a bit of help sometimes. But one Nottingham police officer might disagree: after arresting a suspect, he had to ask for the prisoner’s mum for a lift to the station as he’d accidentally locked his keys in the boot. Amazingly, she agreed and ushered her son and the officer - still handcuffed together - into the back of her three-door Vauxhall Corsa as neighbours on the housing estate jeered and laughed.

We normally either plead ignorance, or tell our other halves that the taxi is ‘just around the corner’ as we attempt to stay out late. One Bolton man took this to extremes recently though after telling his girlfriend that he’d been kidnapped, so he could stay at the house party longer. The 32 year old claimed he was being held against his will at a house in Bolton and would not be allowed home until he had paid a £50 debt.

His girlfriend called police on Friday and officers tracked his phone to Shurmer Street where they found him. He was fined for wasting police time, and now presumably doesn’t have to worry about staying out late as he’s single.

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Best of The Spin 2014 RTA to launch new Tech House Bandwagon Following the success of the Deep House Bandwagon, Dubai’s RTA have launched an all inclusive Tech House Bandwagon which will service the whole city.

The Tech House Bandwagon will start in Bur Dubai every Thursday evening and finish early on Saturday morning in Jebel Ali. Once you’ve bought your Dhs15 ticket, you’ll be able to use the full range of facilities including access to Richie Hawtin’s hairdresser, the Maschine branded tech section and full Wi-Fi access so you can start Twitter wars against the Deep House Bandwagon.

‘It’s great to finally have caught up with Europe,’ said one techno head. ‘I’ve actually been on the Techno Bandwagon for several weeks now. Like they say with techno, it’s not about the

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Burning man closes its gates amidst rumours Charl Chaka set to make debut Burning Man: The counterculture hippy/rave festival held in the North Nevada desert has closed its gates amidst rumours that Dubai based DJ Charl Chaka was en route to join the festival.

Organisers said “The festival is home to some pretty wild and crazy events including A 50 foot burning wooden effigy, Libido Lounge, Canadian Beaver Licking Contest and 24 hour air conditioned orgy dome. However we’ve heard eye witness accounts of what takes place at a Charl Chaka after party and feel it’s too much even for our organisation.”

As soon as the festival found out party-hound Chaka had made the trans-Atlantic journey and hired a party RV for the week-long event, they put the entire crew on Red Alert. Fearing Katrina-like fall out from party hurricane Chaka, the Burning Man team did something hugely unorthodox, but successful to counter the DXB DJ. We sent a covert team to the nearest Indian Casino in Reno and paid them $50,000 to commission The Chief and Elders to perform a ceremonial Rain Dance in the slim hope that torrential rain would poor down and we’d have valid reason to shut the gates. Needless to say, we’re delighted that our plan has worked and even though the whole festival is completely flooded and the gates closed to all revellers we feel like we’ve got off lightly.”

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Cool Returning deep house duo Audio Fly – AKA Luca Saporito and Anthony Middleton – are more accustomed to going back to back, but what happens when they’re put mano a mano in our Cool Test?

LUCA

ANT

Who’s the coolest person in your phone book?

My Dad. Luca

What’s the longest you’ve gone without sleep?

I can’t hold on without sleep! I’ve gone 4 days without sleep…

The max I’ve gone is 24 hours. for work and for play!

Coolest DJ in the world (apart from yourself, obviously)?

Coolest DJs include Stacey Pullen and Bill Patrick.

Who’s got the cooler record collection?

Luca has the cooler record collection.

Your best dance move is…

Swaying in place.

What’s your best claim to fame?

Our claim to fame was our track ‘6 Degrees’ that got a lot of attention. Oh, and Flying Circus of course!

It’s not big and clever bvut… makes a funny noise when you It makes amazing sounds. It squeeze it.

LUCA vs ANT of Audio Fly What’s your answer to everything?

You’re a potato (makes sense Yes, obviously! when you see how we insult each other).

What’s the best insult you could givve each other?

The best insult is just taking the last word in a sentence and adding “You’re a..” with the You’re a potato. word after it. Like: Ant, did you buy potatoes?

The verdict: Thankfully their music isn’t nearly as random. In the spirit of Christmas and forgiveness, you both lose.

Catch Audio Fly playing at Iris Yas Island Friday 26 December, from 6pm –till late. soundcloud.com/audiofly

Take a break this Christmas with our first ever Infusion Christmas Crossword‌ Head to infusion.ae for the answers.

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MOVIE Four to watch out for in 2015 Jupiter Ascending The Matrix brothers – now technically sisters – return to sci-fi with this bonkers and much delayed film, as Channing Tatum, a genetically engineered hunter looks for the potentially brilliant Mila Kunis, who could alter the balance of the cosmos.

Release: February Director: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski Starring: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis

Avengers – Age of Ultron

The mega franchise returns as Ironman, Thor, the Incredible Hulk and the rest must combine to defeat James Spader playing a re-awakened Ultron, a technological terror hell-bent on human extinction.

Release: April Director: Josh Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jnr, Mark Ruffalo

PREVIEWS Fast and Furious 7

There’s nothing groundbreaking here, apart from everyone in Dubai/Abu Dhabi going ‘Ooh, look, there’s the Burj/Sheikh Zayed Road/me’ after part of the film was shot on location in the UAE. The plot is… nope, no plot, just fast cars, hot women, and no doubt some dastardly double crossing.

Release: April Director: James Wan Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham

Mad Max Fury Road More post-apocalyptic road rage from Mad Max in this much anticipated re-boot, with British hard man Tom Hardy taking on Mel Gibson’s role, as he joins forces with Furiosa (Charlize Theron) to battle a savage warlord.

Release: May Director: George Miller Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult

Disclaimer: Film release schedules are subject to change, please check reelcinemas.ae, novocinemas.com and voxcinemas.com for full schedules.

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