Superstar DJ — turn it up!

DJ Mark Farina made his name in club music by pioneering downtempo house music, dubbed Mushroom Jazz. But it’s only one style for this spinner: After making his name on house beats in Chicago, he moved to San Francisco just in time to absorb the acid jazz scene and incorporate it into his sound. Now one of the biggest names in house music, he answers a few probing questions about the deep world of house before performing at Samana on Sunday.

You’re unique among DJs in that you’re known for being a master of more than one style. How did that happen?

A lot of it stems from my first time being a clubber. I’d go to a club in the mid ’90s, late ’80s and visit rooms with completely different styles. The A-room was house, and the B-room would be reggae or hip-hop. My first style was a deep-house thing, but later I started to do calm, chill-out rooms with less of a dancefloor focus.

Soon, I started to change and combine the two genres, and mushroom jazz kind of became my alter-ego. It’s the type of music you listen to after the party, on the way home from a club. It just sort of became quite popular from there, but it opens up different world of music to play.

I’ve heard that sometimes you’ll play two rooms at the same party, with different music in each.

It depends on where I’m at — lots of clubs have two rooms where I can make that happen. But it depends on the vibe of a town — some cities like acid jazz, others like mushroom jazz in the main room. I try and stay within the realms that they’ve created for their scene. Sometimes I’ll alternate hour-and-a-half sets in each room, which I’m doing next week in Japan. Other times it’ll be a half-hour break of downtempo between all night playing house. Sometimes I’ll play a really long set in one room of up-tempo or downtempo (music).

Do you know what you plan to rock before you play a gig?

I do and I don’t. I base it on how many times I’ve played (there) before, and what got the crow going. I bring everything with me, but I don’t know where I’m going to go. Depends on what the opener is playing before me. Colorado people are open-tempo — they’re up for most things, so maybe I’ll start early with downtempo and go to house. But I never have a setlist — I play it by ear. I like to try different things and see what people are up for. I’m looking forward to coming out. If people are on the border with dance music and don’t have a lot of electronic influence, this’ll be a good bridge, because my stuff is very organic. Newcomers will like that.

When did you realize you were breaking off your won style?

It wasn’t until I started traveling a bit more. In Chicago you didn’t realize the style was different. Then I came to San Fran and saw all the different styles of electronica — other music and acid jazz in San Fran parties. The type of stuff I played was different from that.

What’s the best way to go from bedroom record collector to DJ?

Practice make a lot of mix CDs. Record yourself, and spend time being a bedroom DJ. Give out lots of CDs. Making tracks can only help — ultimately, you make tracks or you don’t. Find a local club or venue and get a job there. If you know a room you want to play, and you think to yourself, ‘I think I can rock this crowd,’ try and get a regular gig there. Making tracks really helps if you want to be a travel DJ. Another DJ will reccommend you based on your tracks. It’s not so easy anymore — it’s like (making it in) a band. Maybe ten years ago it was easier, but now the market is saturated with kids coming up; you need little extra bits and bobs to get noticed.

You spend 150-200 days doing traveling gigs every year. Where are some of your favorite places to perform?

Auckland is great. London — even though it’s expensive, I still like it. Belgium. Tokyo — Japanese people are really great, I try and get there once or twice a year. Canada is a very hidden gem for clubbing. People really know what’s up up there.

What’s the best and worst part of the jet-set DJ lifestyle?

The best part is the office change every day. I know people in each place that can show me around. Traveling, to me, is better than being a DJ in just one room. The crowd changes everywhere you go. The downs are the usual stuff: getting stuck in airports, losing baggage, getting stuck on the runway or ending up with broken gear.

Jon Sa Trinxa Hits the Beach

Despite the island’s wild reputation, one of the essential Ibiza experiences will always be simply chilling to a selection of laidback, altogether more quirky tunes while horizontal on the beach.

Celebrated beach bar DJ Jon Sa Trinxa is a master of the genre, and his latest Space Tranquil compilation should probably secure him a role working for the Ibiza tourist board as the music just makes you want to be there!

“I’m always a bit nervous at the start of the season,” the Salinas Beach veteran tells us. “The main problem is meeting so many people again and I can’t remember anybodies names!”
When he hasn’t been playing to some of those global fans in Russia, Italy or Switzerland this winter, he’s been holed up in Ibiza, putting together a sublime selection of tunes for the latest in Azuli's range of chilled Space CDs.

“I hate the term ‘chillout DJ’ though”, he says. “I suppose people who only listen to barking mad techno must think anything below 130bpm is ‘chillout’, but I always like to throw all kinds of tracks together.”

It’s certainly much more eclectic than chilled, and with a high proportion of unusual cover versions to keep things strangely familiar and totally blissed out.
“Oh yes, there are always versions,” say Jon. “It defines part of the Balearic sound. Cover versions can be one of two things, they’re either diabolically appalling or they add to the original and bring a different perspective.”

The Tranquil mix is also not afraid to be political, opening with a DJ Day Intro that sets the tone and also featuring one of Jon’s all time favourite tunes in Ollo’s The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum) with “a message that’s over 20 years old but still relevant,” Jon nods.
Passionate message seem to work well with emotional melodies, even if the listeners are happily dozing off on the beach. But Jon thinks it’s another key ingredient behind the sound. “I like to put some kind of message in there, a bit of attitude,” he says, “otherwise it’s just flippy floppy music.”

The devotees of Sa Trinxa Bar would hate their music to be considered lightweight, and with Jon at the helm again throughout the summer, it should be the spot for those idyllic, totally Balearic if not explicitly chilled musical moments.

Smokin Jo Nude Again

The island’s resident queen of clubs is gearing up for another epic summer of club mayhem, bringing her Nude parties back to the island after last year’s successful events at Space and a few secret beach and villa bashes too.

After having worked, played and ended up living in Ibiza she’s seen her fair share of all things weird and wonderful to inspire her and partner in crime, promoter Terry Hart, to throw some ultra stylish, deep down dirty parties.

“God, I have seen so many mad things over the years, some far too rude to mention!” she laughs. “Last year when we hosted Nude on the Terrace at 'We Love at Space', one of our pole dancers got carried away and decided to tease the crowd by stripping off naked at the top of the pole. Then another dancer – who was not even supposed to be working that night – decided to join her on the pole. It got very heated... and half the crowd stopped dancing to have a look!”
Jo attributes such wild abandon to the power of the island. “For thousands of years it has always been a place people come to dance, if you read up on the history of Ibiza it actually has the nickname "The Island of Dance". It has a special quality and spirit that nowhere else has, so it attracts the free spirited people.”

And with that in mind, her Nude night returns to the island for a suitably sleazy series of afterhours parties running from 7am-1pm at one of Ibiza’s more underground clubs, the venue formerly known as Lucifer’s, now called Prestige, on the waterfront in the Ibiza Town Marina.
Having opened last Friday, expect DJs like Clive Henry, Miss Jools and Jamie Jones joining Jo and her glamorous friends when the next parties takes place on July 13th, August 3rd and 31st plus September 28th.

I’ll also be playing regularly at Space and Made in Italy at Amnesia this summer,” she tells us, “and Nude will host August 26th at We Love, with all our performers and free clothing giveaways. Then will be hosting a series of very secret underground beach/villa/farmhouse parties throughout the summer, these parties I am really looking forward to as the atmosphere and the vibe is just so exciting at these free events. It will be so much fun.”

Ibiza Airport Bomb A Hoax

The evacuation of the airport and controlled explosion of a suspicious package on Saturday have turned out to be a false alarm.

An anonymous caller had made three phone calls, the first around midday, to Gara -- a Basque newspaper -- the DYA (an emergency service) and one of Ibiza´s newspapers. Subsequently security forces searched the airport and discovered a suspicious package, which had gone unmarked by sniffer dogs.

This later turned out to be an empty shoebox in a wastepaper bin in the car park, which was blown up in a controlled explosion. A rucksack was also investigated but found to contain personal possessions.

At the moment there is no definite link to Basque separatist/terror group ETA, but bomb or no bomb, the chaos can be much the same.

The airport was cleared prior to the explosion and The Spanish Airports Authority, AENA says air traffic was halted for some three and a half hours, affecting some 13,000 passengers.

Our reporter on the island, Zoe Glass, says “Flights were landing as normal from late afternoon (judging by the quantity of air traffic going over my house in Figueretes) and when I went down to pick someone up at 1am it was operating absolutely as normal.

“In fact, there wasn't a hint of stress or any sign that anything had happened. Normal security, everyone going about their business. The Ibicencos could certainly teach the Brits a few things about keeping a stiff upper lip...”

Chuck Love Jams with his Parrots

Animal friendly debut on Om Records“I'm always battling the parrots squawking here at the pad,” chuckles Chuck Love lovingly. “So I just have to build in the good bits when they come.”

Love’s philosophical, animal-friendly approach has worked out well for his debut album Bring Enough To Spill Some.

Rather than let his screeching pets put him off his stride, he has managed to build some of their colourful conversation into his project. It’s a wonder he didn’t invite his dogs to guest too – oh, there’s a reason for that.

“The dogs were a little uptight about Matt Darling's trombone when he did the session,” explains Chuck. “But the video of the Oasis of Luxury Wildlife will be coming soon.”

Chuck’s animalistic asides add idiosyncratic charm to his mellifluous and warm debut album, one that celebrates the producer’s chunky house studio talents as well as his skills behind the decks.

Having started out as a musician backing DJs on trumpet, guitar and anything else he could find, Chuck soon found his way around the studio and turntables, and nowadays acts as his own front man while laying down tunes, playing flute, trumpet, guitar, melodica and percussion as well as dropping his own vocals.

Made up of two separate discs, Bring Enough To Spill Some boasts 14 original, edited and re-mastered chunky Chuck cuts on the first set, including collaborations with house siren DeMonica (on Spread The Love), Estaire Godinez (on Bailando), and longtime Twin Cities studio buddy Fourfeet on a handful of others.

Also featured is Love’s dancefloor anthem Back In My Life (featuring Fourfeet on vocals).

Disc two, meanwhile, is full of Love’s finest remixes and a selection of choice cuts, including Andy Caldwell's Warrior, Colette's About Us, and DJ Fluid's Keep On.

“I really wanted to have a definitive collection of what I do for my first LP,” says the Minneapolis based maestro. “Something I could hand someone and say ‘here's what I've been up to for a couple of years’. I wanted to reach a wider audience beyond the DJs that are already familiar with my stuff.”

Tom Middleton's new direction

One of the UK’s most accomplished DJ/producers, Tom Middleton, has conceived a new live music project.

Called Amba, the new band pools Middleton’s production nous and technical wizardry and fuses it with the drums of Andy Gangadeen, Tom Szirtes’ piano, Chris Taylor’s bass and the guitar of Charlie Casey to assemble a spanking new collision between organic instrumentation and electronica.

Their first album, entitled ‘Life Tracks’, will effectively be Tom Middleton’s debut solo long player, and is going to be released on Big Chill Recordings.

This Friday 29th June sees the band’s live debut at London’s National Film Theatre where Amba will perform accompanied by cutting edge VJ/visual artists Ben Mason, a.k.a. Red Dog, and Nick Hillel a.k.a. Yeast. Both are highly accomplished and visionary film makers, having worked in commercial and artistic fields for clients including Back to Basics, Channel 4, Glastonbury, Stop the War Coalition, Fabric, and many more.

Their collaboration is bound to be an audio-visual feast, augmented by DJ sets from Big Chill artists Alucidnation, Pete Lawrence and Leggo Beast in the Film Café. Tickets are priced at £14.75 with concessions just £10.75 (BFI members £1.00 less), and are available from the National Film Theatre website or 020 7633 0274.

The Film Café will be open to Tom Middleton ticket holders only. Make sure you get down to see what all the fuss is about!

Kissy Sell Out Joins Radio One

DJmag favourite and recent cover star Kissy Sell Out has been announced as the latest DJ to join the Radio One DJ roster. Joining their coveted ‘In New DJs We Trust’ slot from 2am-4am on Friday nights to Saturday mornings, Kissy will be playing a selection of electro, rock ‘n’ rave, in rotation every four weeks, with Mistress Da Funk (minimal/electro tech), Kutski (hard dance/hardcore) and Professor Green (hip hop/grime).

His first show will air on 21st July, with Kissy replacing dubstep and grimester Plastician in the hot seat. It’s exciting news for the selector who DJmag has championed from day one. Go Kissy!

Chemical Brothers Snag Fifth U.K. No.1 Album

Dance mainstays the Chemical Brothers scored another U.K. No. 1 album, their fifth, with "We Are the Night" (Virgin). Yesterday's new charts also ushered in an eighth week at the top of the singles survey for "Umbrella" (Def Jam) by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z.

The Chemical Brothers first topped the British album chart in 1997 with "Dig Your Own Hole" and repeated the feat with "Surrender" (1999), "Come With Us" (2002) and 2005's "Push the Button." The new set, which includes the current top 20 hit "Do It Again," leads the chart ahead of the Traveling Wilburys' "Collection" (Rhino/Warner Bros.), which is back up 3-2, and "Time on Earth" (Parlophone) by the regrouped Crowded House, which opened at No. 3. That's the highest U.K. placing for a studio album by the Antipodean group, whose 1996 compilation "Recurring Dream" reached No. 1 in the market.

Body&SOUL is coming to the UK!

Need2Soul, one of Londons top purveyors of soulful grooves are bringing none other than New York clubbing institution Body&SOUL to the big smoke.

For those of you who don’t know, Body&SOUL was started in 1996 as the brainchild of three of house music’s biggest pioneers. Francois K, Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell and Danny Krivit joined forces to create a DJ super group of epic proportions. Thier legendary New York parties were at the epicentre of the underground house scene and celebrated dance music in all of it's various forms from afrobeat to disco, jazz to string laden house and beyond.

The trio will be descending on London on the 14th July and will be treating clubbers to a nine hour marathon set covering house music’s past, present and future. To create that original New York vibe Need2Soul have also shipped in original Body&SOUL lighting jock Ariel, who will be mesmerising the crowds with his shimmering light shows for the duration of the night.

The event will take place at the Canvas Warehouse, Kings Cross Freight Depot off York Way, N1 OUZ and will run from 9pm until 6am.

http://www.need2soul.com

The Return Of Smirnoff & Electric Cabaret

Take one stylish Ibiza hotel, add a handful of unique cabaret acts, mix with DJ sets from UK favourites - The Go! Team and The Doves, and serve with the world’s number one premium vodka – welcome to Smirnoff & the Electric Cabaret™ Experience - Ibiza 2007!

Kick starting the first of its two unique parties on Friday 20 July and Friday 17 August 2007 at Es Vive, Smirnoff will once again be adding a surprising twist to this year’s Ibiza scene.

In the beautiful Es Vive pool, a team of ultra agile synchronised swimmers will support the Smirnoff & the Electric Cabaret troupe of outrageous acts, including: Bruce Air Head; the amazing balloon man, Kalki; the non-stop hula hooping Queen, Timo Wopp; juggler extraordinaire, and Foz; the phenomenal beat-boxer.

Furthermore, guests will be able to party into the night with exclusive DJ sets from UK favourites - The Go! Team, who will be spinning a selection of guitar noise, old skool hip-hop and a few Motown beats thrown in for good measure. Later on in August, The Doves will be flying in with their record boxes stacked to the brim with the latest and greatest in indie rock and alternative beats to complete the eclectic showcase.

Es Vive will also become the true home of summer cocktails. Expert mixologists will be on hand to provide unique Smirnoff cocktails in the newly overhauled Smirnoff & the Electric Cabaret Bar with its dreamy interactive chill out room.

In addition to the spectacular cabaret events Smirnoff announces its official bar sponsorship at Ibiza’s oldest & respected club Pacha, at Friday night’s ‘Pure Pacha’ with Pete Tong.

Sharam : The Ibiza Summer 2007 Interview

Sharam, of Deep Dish fame, is one of this year's DJs who will perform with Pete Tong during his Pure Pacha residency. Sharam will play Pure Pacha on July 27 with Cedric Gervais.

What does Ibiza mean to you? can you tell us about your first experience of Ibiza? was it very different to your Ibiza visits now?
Ibiza is like an extended WMC in Miami where you get to see and listen to may of your peers. It sets the tone for the rest of the year as far as the big records and we have always used it as a springboard to break and promote new songs.

What have you got planned for your set at pure pacha?
I can never tell before hand. My sets change every night depending on the crowd. Having said that, I have some new tracks that I will be playing all summer long, along with a lot of new music from Yoshitoshi.

Name your top tips for Ibiza (places to go, eat, drink etc)
My top tip is to make sure you get a lot of sleep before you arrive to Ibiza. Things can easily get out of hand over there. As for drinks Blue Marlin is very nice and Sa Cappela has great food.

What is special about playing Pure Pacha?
Last couple of years I had a night off on friday and went to see Pete at Pure Pacha and both times it was a great vibe. Pete was very impressive, so I am excited to play with him this year.

What’s your favourite Pure Pacha memory?
Nic Fanciulli, Behrouz and myself went to see Pete couple of years ago, and ended up drinking couple of bottles of Hierbas between us, it was shot after shot after shot... At one point we were all in the booth and behrouz was so excited that he was jumping up and down smacking pete on is back pretty hard... we are all on the floor laughing at the craziness. We were all super trashed that night.

Finally, what else are you up to at the moment?
I just finished recording new vocals for my new single The One with Daniel Bedingfield, which should be coming out late summer as well as another single called Be The Change with Anousheh Khalili. I am also putting the final touches on my new album for release at the end of the year which includes some interesting and exiting collaborations to be named later.

David Guetta Drops LOVE IS GONE On the States

Gone" is the first single off David Guetta's 2007 album "Pop Life". The single has seen lots of exposure via Radio 1 DJs Pete Tong and Eddie Halliwell for several months. The single and album will be released in the US in June 2007 (exact date depends on where you shop it seems). The song is classic Guetta, pop electro vocal house with a touch of ingenuity to satisfy the underground highbrow.

It has a big sound, catchy bass/synth interaction with a memorable hook. With that formula, the single (and the greater album) will go far in the states. The original is very good, but Eddie Thoneick pushes it over the top with his remix work.

Global Gathering granted permanent license

One of the UK’s biggest dance music festivals has been granted a permanent license so it can be enjoyed year after year after year after year.......and so on.

This year's line up boasts a massive array of artists performing across the weekend, including Calvin Harris, Basement Jaxx, 2manyDJs, Carl Cox, Erick Morillo plus many more.All of the usual attractions will be there such as bungee jumping, outdoor cinema and the chill out village. This year however there are several exciting new additions, including hot air balloon rides and a rather fun sounding adult playground.For those amongst you who just can’t live without a hot shower and don’t fancy roughing it for the weekend, there are luxurious but premium priced Cloud 9 camping and Seventh Heaven hotel packages. The weekender will be taking place at Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon from Friday 27th - 28th July.

Sex On Substance

Something new and exciting at Ministry of Sound this July as three ‘irrepressible mixologists’ - Demi, Desyn Masiello and Omid 16B bring their acclaimed SOS party to our infamous main room on Saturday the 21st July 2007.

6 hands, endless decks, even more music and no egos. Sex On Substance (SOS) is an uber-cool DJ alliance comprised by 3 friends (Demi, Desyn & Omid16B), drawing inspiration from their rich musical heritage, and direction from their beloved Deeper Substance and Sexonwax music labels - SOS was born of a desire to create synergy.

Individually, Demi, Desyn and Omid have already excelled in the realms of electronic/house music, however, sometimes three heads beat one, and six hands better then two! With a common goal to move people, the innovative triad exist in an exciting digital era when live remixing, personal edits and inimitable shows all allow for differentiation - and this is where the dazzling SOS trailblazers shine with their icy-hot approach to DJing in the 21st century – their sound was built for our system! Joining in on the SOS action, and making his main room is Luke Fair

Over in the Bar ‘Chew the Fat’s’ inscrutable master of the breakbeat Lee Coombs plans to journey through the spectrum of Breaks and electro, joined by rising star Filthy Rich, and Ministry’s H*O*T*T*E*S*T new resident Richard Dinsdale ready to work the hell outa the dance floor with their dirty jackin electro beats.

Twisted Audio provide an underground alternative in the Baby Box, showcasing the finest subversive talent around, and upstairs Kiss FM return to host the Lounge Bar.

BOX: (SOS 5 hr set):
Desyn Masiello, Demi &Omid 16B
Luke Fair

BAR:
Lee Coombs
Richard Dinsdale
Filthy Rich

BABY BOX: (Twisted Audio)
KazellAndy Newland
Sarah Rodin & Warren Mooney
Carwyn Butcher
Tom Duncan

Ministry Of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP
11PM – 7AM
£15 in advance/£10 Members/NUS

ClubClass – Fanciulli & Wooly return to Ministry

On Saturday 14th July ClubClass returns to Ministry for their fourth party in the Big Smoke of 2007. Taking things back to basics, ClubClass welcome their superstar residents Nic Fanciulli and Paul Woolford to Ministry for their first joint appearance in almost ten months!! And whilst these two maintain their residencies for We Love… at Space in Ibiza, this is the only opportunity to catch them together in the UK this summer!!

Joining Nic and Wooly will be the sublime house of one of the world’s freshest and most in demand house acts Spiritcatcher, continuing ClubClass’ dedication to live electronic music with a full live show. Completing the main room lineup is Deadmau5, who flies in from Canada to make his UK debut. With an awesome production portfolio and incredible skills we know this is one debut you won’t forget in a hurry. For more info on Deadmau5 check out www.myspace.com/deadmau5.

In the bar Breakpoint (excuse the pun) breaks from its trademark breakbeat sounds to delve into the world of all things electro. Breakpoint resident Mark Fanciulli will be joined by Ministry resident Marc Hughes and Bugged Out! and Nag Nag resident Jo Jo De Freq, without doubt one of the hottest rising talents we’ve come across in a long time and Norman Cook’s partner in crime Cagedbaby. He takes time out from his busy festival schedule to play a very rare Ministry set full of spangley electro beats!

And if The Box and Bar aren’t enough to wet your appetites High Tide return to Ministry, hosting the Baby Box for their first party on dry land this summer, and in the lounge we welcome Babyshake making their London debut, expect the freshest nu skool breaks from eight kick arse DJs.

Another splendid line-up from the ClubClas crew!!!!

MINISTRY OF SOUND

Open from 11.00pm – 7.00amEntry: £15 advancedNearest Tube: Elephant & Castle

Underwater Vs Ovum

Josh Wink is to play The End for the first time in four years.. Joining Underwater head Darren Emerson, two of dance music’s legends go ‘head to head’ to stand and deliver the best house and techno all night long.

Josh Wink, owner and artist of seminal Philly label Ovum Recordings since 1994 and behind influential releases including ‘Don’t Laugh’, ‘Higher State of Consciousness’, ‘Are You There’, ‘How Is Your Evening So Far?’, ‘516 Acid’ and more recently his ‘Thick Like Thieves’ release on Poker Flat - as well as recent remixes for Radio Slave and SomeOne Else (to name a few), has not played alongside Darren Emerson for Underwater at The End for four years. So get ready.

Wink plays Underwater for an Underwater versus Ovum special before his six week residency at Circo Loco at DC10 in Ibiza begins from 30th July to 3rd September.. Also forthcoming in September expect a new compilation from Wink’s label Ovum, featuring the best Ovum releases from its 13 year existence, entitled ‘Ovum:Evolve’
The AKA is hosted by Sancho Panza.

www.myspace.com/underwaterrecords

www.ovumrec.com/

www.myspace.com/dazemerson

www.myspace.com/ovumrecordings

www.myspace.com/rebelbutterflypromotions

Pure Sessions : July’s Peach At Heaven

London’s most iconic night returns to Heaven on Friday July 27th with the full intention of having it large.

Peach, one of the biggest legends in recent clubbing history, exploded back onto the scene in May. The faithful and those newly acquainted have been far from disappointed with the list of DJs paraded in front of them for their dance floor pleasure.

So far this year we’ve seen Mark Norman, Aly & Fila, Tillman Urhmacher, John O’ Callaghan, Abel Ramos and Darren Pearce grace the decks alongside the man himself, Graham Gold. For July, they’ve upped the ante even further with a world-class line-up that should have the Peachy Ravers beside themselves.

Needing absolutely no introduction whatsoever (unless you’ve had your head under a stone for the past two decades) is one of the undisputed kings of global trance. John ‘00’ Fleming draws crowds of thousands whether he’s playing in South America, North America, Asia or in Europe. He flies in for this exclusive UK gig with some of the most deliciously twisted psy-trance and tech-trance music money can buy.

Joining him on the main stage is Thomas Bronzwaer. A favourite of Paul Van Dyk, Armin, Eddie Halliwell and Sander Van Doorn to mention but a few, his latest track Constellation has been causing tidal waves throughout the trance community and there are hundreds, if not thousands of UK fans who will be begging for the chance to see this hot to trot new generation producer in all his glory.

The hottest export from Russia since chilli-flavoured vodka, Bobina makes us UK debut and is another one who’s been picked up by all the major names. With his trademark ‘Lazy World’ sound he’s definitely a man to catch on the way up, and what better place to catch him than Heaven’s legendary main room?

In the House Arena, Luke Brancaccio of Brancaccio & Aisher fame (who can forget the manic rush for Lovely Day?)lines up against fellow heavyweight Darren Pearce for what will surely be one of those occasions when it ‘goes off’.Rico & Tomo from Hey Gorgeous join in to prove they’re more than just a pair of pretty faces.

Finally, the room where you’re lucky if you can make it inside – the Peach Classics Room. Since the night restarted,it’s been packed from start to finish with tunes that take you back in time and hundreds of smiling faces with their handsin the air. If you were there when it all began or you simply want to know where your dance floor came from, this iswithout a doubt the one for you.

All in all, it’s another fine Peachy affair. With word growing as each event goes by, the buzz around town is that Peach is back, bigger and better than ever before. To get your ticket, log on to www.ticketweb.co.uk now. There are 100 early bird tickets at just £12 before going to up £14 for advance. £16 is the price on the door on the night but DSI members can log on and add themselves to the paying guest list for £14. Plus if you’re NUS or a Peach member, it’s just £12 before midnight. Doors open at 10pm.

Pure Sessions Presents: Peach At Heaven – Friday July 27th, 10pm – 6amHeaven, Underneath The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
Trance Arena:John ‘00’ Fleming, Thomas Bronzwaer, Bobina (UK debut), Graham Gold, Dave Irvine, Pele

House Arena:Luke Brancaccio (Suicide Sports Club), Darren Pearce, Rico & Tomo (Hey Gorgeous)

Classics Room:Dave Lambert, Tristan D, Davie Irvine, Pele

Tickets: 100 Early Birds at £12, normal Advance at £14, £16 on the door.All tickets from www.ticketweb.co.uk or log onto DSI and add yourself to the paying guest list of £14.NUS and Peach members £12 before midnight.

All info: 0845 837 3242 or http://www.peachclub.co.uk/

The Silent Glasto Disco!!

Pete Tong Back At Ministry Of Sound

The undisputed voice of Dance Music and all round nice guy Pete Tong returns to Ministry of Sound on Saturday the 7th July for his exclusive London residency, taking to the decks for a marathon 5 hour set. Ministry resident Mark Knight steps up for the last two, closing the Box with another of his legendary dark and driving sets, jam packed with exclusives and re-edits.

Over in the Bar the boys from MYNC Project - Mark Younghead & Nic Corelli put their skillful use of 4 decks, 2 mixers and 2 EFX units to the test, joined by MOS legend Jazzy M, and Australia’s hottest export DJ/Producer/Remixer Dirty South - known for his dirty, chunky electro sound. Remixes from this in demand artist include: Fedde Le Grand, Roger Sanchez, Depeche Mode, Cicada, T-Funk and Chris Lake…

LMP are back to host the Baby Box, and upstairs in the Lounge Bar Ministry of Sound Radio presents ‘The Meltdown’ with Ross Allen and Dave Vega.

Welcome one and all to this wonderful land!!

WONDERLAND
Ministry Of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP
11PM – 7AM
£15 in advance/£10 Members/NUS

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