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Day Lineup’s revealed for Global Gathering 2012

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With a host of the biggest and best live artists and DJs that spans the electronic music spectrum, the line-up reads like a who’s who of stadium stars, up and coming UK talent, world-beating DJ’s and industry insiders’ tips alongside some of the most exciting promoters out there.

FRIDAY 27th JULY

Tinie TempahStorming the Main Stage on Friday is chart-topping, Brit superstar, Tinie Tempah, bringing a typically energy-fuelled and explosive all-new live show to kick-start proceedings. A firm favourite with the Global crowds, he’ll be supported by one of the most sought-after DJs and producers in the world, Afrojack, and the man with one of the most unique voices in the business, Maverick Sabre (Live). Grime MC Dot Rotten and Micky Slim ft Majestic are also in support.

International phenomenon, Armin van Buuren brings A State of Trance, the most popular trance radio show in the world, to GlobalGathering this summer to host an exclusive arena on Friday night. A festival first, the show will be broadcast LIVE to millions of listeners worldwide – with GlobalGathering once again providing the freshest festival experience to the dance music masses. AVB also welcomes Markus Schulz, Aly & Fila, W&W and more.

Also on Friday night, the UKF Bass Culture arena brings the biggest bass bangers to the largest indoor arena on site. Under the atmospheric cover of canvas, man of the moment Skrillex returns to GlobalGathering following a breakthrough set that was a highlight of the 2011 festival, taking to the stage with his almighty pioneering live show the spaceship that recently wowed the crowds at Coachella and The Grammys. Knife Party, Zane Lowe, Jaguar Skills, Feed Me and more will continue keep the basslines pumping throughout the arena, and be joined by a very special guest performance from Andy C with his new live show Alive.

Friday at Global also features the first ever Visionquest as well as, Rinse, Electric and House arenas featuring the likes of Magnetic Man, Annie Mac , Steve Aoki, Nicky Romero and Art Department.,

SATURDAY 28th JULY

Chase & Status

Back by popular demand following an unbelievable headline set in the Metropolis Arena at 2011’s festival, pioneering bass kings Chase & Status (Live) headline Saturday’s Main Stage. Joining them will be samba-tastic indie-ravers Friendly Fires (Live), plus chart-topping producer Labrinth (Live) as well as DJ Fresh Presents Fresh/Live, The Japanese Popstars and Major Look.

Saturday sees the return of the Metropolis arena teaming up with drum & bass label Digital Soundboy in 2012 to bring the best of the UK underground scene to the fore. Nero (Live) are joined by GlobalGathering favourites Sub Focus (Live), Modestep, Flux Pavilion and many more DJs and MCs, who’ll ensure the drops just keep on coming.

For the full line-up and info on who’ll be playing Godskitchen, Global, Hospitality, House, Toolroom Knights and Ec-lectricity Arenas on Saturday, go to: globalgathering.com/2012/line-up

VIP

Building on the success of last year’s revamped site and epic new areas, GlobalGathering is pleased to announce that the VIP ticket offering at this year’s festival is set to take the experience to a whole new level.

Providing guests with access to the ultimate clubber’s playground and a completely new audiovisual festival experience is the best VIP area GlobalGathering has ever seen. 2012 sees the introduction of a plane crash site theme, ensuring the sanctuary that is the VIP Fields and the party hub, the VIP Woods, perfectly compliment Long Marston Airfield’s aeronautical heritage.

Next to the VIP campsite and entered through a tunnel of windsocks, the VIP Fields are a place to relax, recharge, socialise and enjoy the delicious range of food and drink on offer throughout the weekend. With a Global Impact plane crash theme, the Fields will be dominated by the cockpit of a plane and feature chill-out areas including seating booths created out of graffiti covered cargo boxes, cargo net nests, specially adapted tyres and the Global Reclaim suitcase tunnel.

Tucked away between the VIP Fields and the main festival action are the more intimate VIP Woods. The Global Airways Hangar will dominate GlobalGathering’s very own enchanted forest, which truly comes alive at night. An incredible two story structure styled as a retro airplane hangar, the ground level will host a nightclub where VIP DJ’s and surprise guests will ensure it’s the hottest, most exclusive spot on site. Upstairs, the VIP Pilot’s Lounge will host a chillout area whilst outside, The Good Life zone will be filled with hammocks for revellers who prefer their R&R under fairy lit tries.

The VIP Woods will also invite guests to explore the secret pathways that take them to hidden gems including The Enchanted Garden, an oversized tropical oasis and the Mad Aviator’s Tea Party, featuring a long dining table doused in colourful lighting and seating area (magic teapots not included). 

 

BCM announce massive full summer lineup for 2012

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Deadmau5, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Skrillex, Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Example, Labrinth, Size Matters, Afrojack, Mistajam Presents Speakerbox, DJ Fresh, Steve Angello, Sebastien Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Skream & Benga and plenty of  huge Pop stars all feature over the course of the season

All singing all dancing Mallorca super club BCM is ready to announce the next wave of acts who are set to join the already impressive summer plans.

Kicking off the spectacular events each week will be Cream Mallorca on Mondays, with another session two days later every Wednesday. You can expect the usual great sounds from DJs like Deadmau5, Sebastian Ingrosso, Calvin Harris, Laidback Luke, Afrojack, trance titansAbove & Beyond, Avicii and world dominating dubstep star Skrillex plus a special Size Matters party with Steve Angello, AN21 and Max.

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As such, Tuesdays at the club will now be live events in association with Mallorca Live and will play out in the BCM Square from 8pm until midnight with acts like Rizzle Kicks, Tulisa, DJ Fresh, Example, LFMAO (DJ Show) and Jessie J all bringing their respective big sounds to the club.

Following these live shows in the club itself will be parties running from 10pm until 6am with Judge Jules doing his trance thing each week, plus a special selection of guests including people like Mickey Slim, Danny Howard, The Squatters, Eddie Halliwell, Ferry Corsten and Tristan D.

Thursdays will be under the Clubland banner and will run from 8pm until midnight, again in BCM Square.  On this night you can expect a fine mix of music and high profile famous faces, with TOWIE star Mark Wright, hard man Danny Dyer and dance legends like Dave Pearce, Wretch 32 and MC Domino all bringing the action.

Fridays, meanwhile, will be the night curated by Radio 1 talent MistaJam Presents Speakerbox. His Speakerbox party will offer some cutting edge names from across the electronic world. The full line up is as follows, Pendulum DJ Set & Verse, Andy C, Flux Pavilion, Shy FX, Dillon Francis, Doctor P, Caspa, Toddla T, Cutline, TC, Jacob Plant & Majestic, Bass Boy, Preditah, Rudimental, Yasmin and of course MistaJam. Not only that there will be personal appearance’s from Mavrick Sabre, Labrinth, Katy B, Skepta, C4 and P Money.

Sundays will all be live events with Mallorca Live and will be hosted by Andi Durrant and broadcast on his weekly Capital FM show.  Music-wise it’s a wide spread with urban, r&b, hip hop and more all represented by big names like the chart topping Professor Green, Dappy, JLS,an exclusive show from Dizzee Rascal, Rev from Run DMC and Tinie Tempah.

Finally, there are plenty more special guests and hook ups with big brands like T4 and MTV in the works, with one very special show on June 16th with Fatboy Slim already confirmed.

Wireless Festival Saturday & Sunday tickets SOLD OUT

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July 7, headlined by international superstar Drake, and Sunday July 8, headlined by global sensationRihanna have now sold out!  Incredible demand has led to 65,000 tickets being snapped up for each day, well over a month in advance of the festival.  Three day tickets and two day tickets have also sold out, tickets for Friday July 6, headlined by Deadmau5 are still available but selling fast. 

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Acts joining Deadmau5 on Friday 6 July include The Roots, Maverick Sabre, Santigold and Afrojack whilst Saturday’s line-up headlined by Drake includes Nicki Minaj, Example, Wiz Khalifa, Rita Ora and Professor Green.  Rihanna will be joined by Jessie J, J Cole, Rizzle Kicks, andPitbull amongst others on Sunday July 8.

Without doubt this year’s Barclaycard Wireless Festival will be the biggest and best yet!

Full line up so far as follows:

Friday 6 July
Deadmau5

The Roots
Maverick Sabre
Metric
Knife Party
Feed Me
Santigold
Modestep
Jaguar Skills
Zeds Dead
Childish Gambino
Ms Dynamite
Gemini
Araabmuzik
Zedd
Plus special guest – Afrojack

Saturday 7 July
Drake
Nicki Minaj
Example
Wiz Khalifa
The Weekend
Professor Green
Labrinth
Tulisa
Rita Ora
Chiddy Bang
D’banj
Hilltop Hoods
Clement Marfo and the Frontline
Dot Rotten
Angel
EJ
Sneakbo
Lady Leshurr
Koan Sound
AlunaGeorge
Josh Osho
Bakery Boys
Plus Special Guest – Nero

 
Sunday 8 July
Rihanna
Jessie J
J Cole
Rizzle Kicks
Labrinth
Pitbull
Cher Lloyd
Kaskade
Madeon
A$AP Rocky
Lloyd
Flux Pavilion
Delilah
Stooshe
Far East Movement
Theophilus London
Doctor P
Kreayshawn
L Marshall
Monsta
Steve Papa Edwards
Skyline
Plus special guest – Calvin Harris

Wireless add Afrojack, The Roots, Santigold and more to lineup

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Day tickets for Sunday 8 July, headlined by Rihanna, have already sold out whilst tickets for Friday 6 and Saturday 7 are selling fast.  This year is set to be the biggest and best selling Barclaycard Wireless Festival yet!

SantigoldAfrojack, The Roots, Metric, Santigold and Zeds Dead join an already enviable line up on Friday 6 July, headlined by Grammy-nominated dance maestro deadmau5.  Dutch music producer Afrojack first burst onto the scene with the 2010 smash ‘Take Over Control’.  He became a mainstream chart-topping force when he teamed up with Pitbull, Ne-Yo and Nayer for last year’s ‘Give Me Everything’ and 2011 saw him placed in the top ten of DJ Mags top 100 DJ’s of the year.  Philadelphian neo soul band The Roots have become one of the most respected acts around, with four Grammys under their belt.  Their live shows are known for being among the best in the business and their set at Barclaycard Wireless Festival will not disappoint.  Toronto-based quartet Metric also join Friday’s line-up, their self-released album ‘Fantasties’ sold over a million albums worldwide.  The band have picked up two JUNO awards and also wrote the theme song for the Grammy nominated and Academy shortlisted Twilight: Eclipse soundtrack.  Brooklyn’s Santigold is a unique and inspiring figure on today’s musical landscape. Her 2008 eponymous album established her internationally as one of the most exciting and fearless artists to emerge in the last decade. Her eagerly anticipated new album ‘Master of My Make Believe’ will be out later this year.  Toronto electric duo Zeds Dead have earned an excellent reputation amongst a new generation of producers with their unique brand ofdance-floor classics.

Rita Ora, Hilltop Hoods, Koan Sound and AlunaGeorge are confirmed to join the Barclaycard Wireless Festival line up on Saturday 7 July, headlined by Drake.  Roc Nation’s newest signee and British it girl Rita Orais making waves on the global music scene. Her tremendous vocal ability and fresh take on music have earned her respect and interest from heavy-weights Will.I.Am, Drake and Kanye West, all of whom are working with her on her debut album.  She recently featured on DJ Fresh’s numberone single ‘Hot Right Now’ and is soon to release her own single ‘R.I.P.’, which features Tinie Tempah.  Aria Award winning Australian groupThe Hilltop Hoods have earned themselves a place at the very forefront of the Australian music industry, repeatedly singled out as one of Australia’s hottest live acts by media, industry insiders and fans alike, theBarclaycard Wireless Festival audience are set for a real treat.  Hailing from Bristol, duo KOAN Sound released their first extended single, the ‘Max Out EP’ in early 2011. Later in the year the group unveiled their biggest release to date, the ‘Funk Blaster EP’ on Skrillex’s OWSLA imprint.  The duo rounded off 2011 with the ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’ at the Dubstep Music Awards.  Also joining Saturday’s line up are hotly tipped AlunaGeorge. Taking the boom and glitch of British bass culture and allying it to the slick sweetness of classic American R&B, singer Aluna Francis and producer George Reid have captured the attention of futuristic pop heads across the blogosphere.

Far East Movement

Lloyd, Far East Movement, Doctor P and Kreayshawn join Sunday’s bill, headlined by superstar Rihanna.  R&B recording artist Lloyd released his solo debut single ‘Southside’ in 2004, his fourth studio album ‘King of Hearts’ was released last year, it featured the massive hit single ‘Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)’ (featuring Andre 3000 and Lil Wayne) which went top 5 on the UK singles chart.  LA-based quartet Far East Movement made their major label debut in 2010 with the release of ‘Like A G6’ which topped the US singles chart. They have gone on to collaborate with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Justin Bieber, new album ‘Dirty Bass’ is out later this year.  English producer Doctor P and Californian rapperKreayshawn also join Sunday’s sensational sold out bill which along withRihanna features the likes of Jessie J, Calvin Harris, J Cole and Rizzle Kicks.

Afrojack and more added to Creamfields 2012 lineup

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Following Friday’s line up announcement for Creamfields 2012 the UK’s No.1 dance festival have announced more acts to the bill.  Dancefloor hit machine Afrojack joins the bill performing on Saturday 25th August – the Grammy award winner’s peerless reputation as a producer has seen him work with the likes of Madonna and collaborate with some of the worlds most respected artists including Black Eyed Peas, Steve Aoki and David Guetta.  

AfrojackIn addition Goodgreef Xtra Hard make a welcome return offering a new twist for 2012, this year as an outdoor stage delivered by the ‘Best in British’ talent from all the key brands and labels in UK hard dance.   BBC Radio 1’s award winning Kutski headlines the stage alongside Kiddfectious legend Alex Kidd with support from the Awsum superstar Andy Whitby and king of the underground Mark EG plus the pioneers of the harder edged sound The Organ Donors and hardstyle’s finest duo Cally & Juice.   Goodgreef Xtra Hard also introduces you for the first time a selection of the hottest, new and rising names in the British hard dance scene.    

This year Creamfields has delivered one of the biggest electronic festival line up’s of the summer, which includes performances from deadmau5 (dance festival exclusive), Tiësto (exclusive), David Guetta (dance festival exclusive), Avicii (dance festival exclusive), Skrillex, Calvin Harris (dance festival exclusive), Example (dance festival exclusive), Axwell, Steve Angello (exclusive), Sebastian Ingrosso (Exclusive), Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Eric Prydz, Groove Armada (DJ Set), Richie Hawtin, Sub Focus (Live), Knife Party, Laidback Luke (exclusive), Steve Aoki, Eddie Halliwell, Ferry Corsten, Loco Dice (exclusive), Seth Troxler, Major Lazer, A-Trak, Sander van Doorn, John Digweed and Joris Voorn. 

Stereosonic 2011 Brisbane Review

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With the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, Afrojack, The Bloody Beetroots, LMFAO and more, I knew I was in for a MASSIVE day. Stereosonic has a brilliant phone app (for iphones and android) that you can you use with event info, lineups, set times, maps and most importantly a planner. As there are multiple stages, this ensured that I saw everyone I wanted to.

We started off checking out what was on offer and easing into the day. We swanned between stages checking out the likes of Andy C and Bagraiders and the atmosphere was buzzing! I’ve got to say a definite highlight of my day was when the masked duo Bloody Beetroots played Warp. If you haven’t heard of this italian duo, they are definitely worth checking out.

Stereosonic is not just a day full of massive DJ’s and live acts, it is also a day where fashion takes on a whole new meaning. The costumes and getups were amazing but with most, it was a case of less is more. With most of the beautiful ladies opting to say no to material. Even though the event has a shirts on policy for the boys, by 5pm that policy went out the window. I have never been to an event with such little clothing on happy punters.

Now it was time to head to the mainstage. The sun was starting to set and as LMFAO hit the stage, the entire festival just went off! They started off with ‘Sorry For Party Rocking’ and of cause they were in their classic animal print and highlighter getups. They had the same backup dancers from their videos and they were amazing doing all the crazy moves that defy gravity. Sky Blu unfortunately wasn’t able to make the gig cause of a back injury but Redfoo was definitely capable of holding the gig by himself. The entire festival shuffled to I’m in Miami Bitch and Champagne Showers leaving their massive hits till last. I have never seen so many people shuffle, wiggle and and thrust their hips at one time when they encored with ‘Sexy and I Know It’.

When Armin van buuren hit the stage, it was pure brilliance. Even though tired after a day of dancing, you couldn’t help but stomp your feet with the massive tunes, pyro and fireworks, it was an awesome way to finish off the festival.

All in all, Stereosonic is always a super fun, super crowded day of dancing and good tunes. While it’s not an event for the faint of heart, it definitely came through with the goods this year.

Stereosonic

Photos courtesy of Rukes.com.

Amsterdam Dance Event gets bigger!

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Day program

By day, the crème de la crème of the international music industry gathers at the conference venues Felix Meritis, The Dylan Amsterdam and De Balie to do business, network and participate in discussions on the ins and outs of the electronic music industry. Speakers include; Carl Cox (US), Sven Väth (DE), Armin van Buuren (NL), David Guetta (FR) and Boy George (GB) amongst others. The panels will cover topics such as; the international success of the Dutch DJs and producers, international copyright, new media, new business models and overall developments in this rapidly growing industry.

A number of interesting sub-programs will also take place at tis years ADE;

Music and Bits: Music & Technology
The ADE program Music and Bits, which focuses on trends and developments in the online music world, has expanded to three days (October 19 to 21) and now takes place in De Balie. Speakers include Dave Haynes (Sound Cloud), Chris Kaskie (Pitchfork), Scott Snibbe, Alex White (The Next Big Sound) and representatives of radio Boiler Room. More information is available at: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/music-and-bits 

ADE University: the music professionals of tomorrow 
New for this year is ADE University: a program specifically designed for students, to inspire the ‘music professionals of tomorrow’. From 19 to October 21 Afrojack, Simon Dunmore and Nalden amongst others share their knowledge with the younger generations at the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Area on the Leidseplein.

Hard Dance Event: a conference for the harder styles
The Hard Dance Event (October 20) is a conference that focuses specifically on the harder styles of dance music. Topics that are addressed include crossovers between musical genres, the progressive way in which communities within this scene develop and how this scene is developing within America. During the previous edition over 600 participants from 19 countries came together. More information can be found at: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/hde 

ADE Next: platform for new talent
Celebrating its seventh edition ADE Next (October 22) brings upcoming DJs and producers in contact with media, artists and other persons relevant to them from the music industry. With a broad program full of workshops, demo sessions and various Q&A’s, ADE Next offers them a helping hand to kick start their careers. More information is available at: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/ade-next

To find out what to expect from the day program take a look at these snapshot videos from ADE 2010.

ADE = Business

ADE 2010 industry insights: technology & new business models

Evening program

The ADE festival counts as the world biggest club festival. During this years edition over 200 events take place at a record breaking 52 locations around the city of Amsterdam.

Over 700 artists will perform during ADE and here is  a brief snapshot to whet your appetite;

2000 and One (NL), Aeroplane (BE), Afrojack (NL), Alex Flatner (DE), Ambush (US), Âme (DE), Andrew Weatherall (GB), Annie Mac (GB), Anton Pieete (NL), Apparat (DE), Applescal (NL), Armin van Buuren (NL), Bart Skils (NL), Baskerville (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Boemklatsch (NL), Boris Werner & William Kouam Djoko (NL), Brodinski (FR), BT (US), Caribou (CA), Carl Cox (GB), Carl Craig (US), Chocolate Puma (NL), Chris Liebing (DE), Cristian Varela (ES), Crookers (IT), Culoe De Song (SA), Daniel Miller (GB), Dave Clarke (GB), David Guetta (FR), David Morales (US), Dennis Ferrer (US), Derrick May (US), Detroit Grand Pubahs (US), Dimitri Kneppers (NL), Dixon (Innervisions, DE), DJ Judge Jules (GB), DJ Kypski (NL), DJ Simon Patterson (GB), Dr. Lektroluv (BE), Dubfire (IR), Ellen Allien (DE), Eric Prydz (SE), Eskmo (US), Fake Blood (GB), Fedde le Grand (NL), Ferry Corsten (NL), Flowing (DE), Frankie Knuckles (US), Funkerman (NL), Goldfish (SA), Goldie (GB), Gregor Tresher (DE), Groove Armada presents 'Red Light' (GB), Guy J (IL), Heiko Laux (DE), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Hudson Mohawke (GB), Industrialyzer LIVE (PT), James Holden (GB), Jaxx da Fishworks (JP), John Acquaviva (CA), John Dahlback (SE), John Digweed (GB), Jon Rundell (GB), Joost van Bellen (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Kaiserdisco (DE), Karotte (DE), Kate Wax (CH), Kenny Dope (US), Kenny Larkin (US), Kettel (NL), Kyle Hall (US), Lone live (GB), Magda (DE), M.A.N.D.Y. (DE), Makam (NL), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Mark Knight (GB), Martyn (US) live, Mason (NL), Matthias Tanzmann (DE), Mauro Picotto (IT), Melon (NL), Michael Mayer (DE), Michel Cleis (CH) , Miss Nine (NL), Modeselektor live (DE), Monika Kruse (DE), Mousse T. (DE), Nervo (AU), Nick Fiurucci (CA), Nobody Beats The Drum (NL), Özgur Can (SE), Palmbomen (NL), Pional (live) (ES), Radioslave (GB), Real el Canario (ES), Richie Hawtin (CA), Rimer London & Cata.Pirata (NL), RipTide (NL), Riva Starr (GB), Robbie Rivera (PR), Robert Owens (US), Roger Sanchez (US), Ron Carroll (US), Sander Kleinenberg (NL), Sander van Doorn (NL), SebastiAn (FR), Sébastien Léger (FR), Shinedoe (NL), Soul Clap (US), Stephan Bodzin (DE), Steve Bug (DE), Steve Lawler (GB), Steve Mac (GB), Steve Rachmad (NL), Stonebridge (SE), Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano (NL), Sven Väth (DE), The Advent LIVE (GB), The Glitch Mob (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), The Partysquad (NL), The Shapeshifters (GB), Theo Parrish (US), Tocadisco (DE), Tom Novy (DE), Tommie Sunshine (US), Tommy Four Seven (GB), Umek vs Beltek (SI), Warren Fellow (NL), WhoMadeWho live (DK) and many others.

Top 100 DJ Awards

For the first time in its history, the Top 100 DJs Awards ceremony will take place during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) on 20 October, at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Current world’s No.1 DJ, Armin van Buuren will perform alongside David Guetta, Fedde Le Grand and Markus Schulz during a spectacular show, in which the No.1 DJ of 2011 will be revealed.

For an overall look at what to expect from ADE check out the VIDEO ROUND UP from last years event. And for more info visit http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/

7 weeks till Stereosonic kicks off!

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Congratulations to Stereosonic artists for winning at the recent ‘Ibiza DJ Awards’:

Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren – #1 Trance DJ & #1 International DJ
Carl Cox – #1 Techno DJ & Best Ibiza night ‘Carl Cox 10 Years of Revolution at Space’
Afrojack – Best Remixer & Runner Up Best Electro House DJ
Congratulations also to: Ferry Corsten, Annie Mac, Avicii, Benny Benassi, Claude VonStroke & Kaskade who also polled well
http://stereosonic.com.au/ibiza-dj-award-winners-announced/

Who wants to be the face of Stereosonic? Stereosonic is looking for one girl & one guy to front their event campaign.  What will they win?

– 12 month contract with London Model Management 
– Shoot the Stereosonic 2011 merchandise range 
– Tickets for them and a friend to any Stereosonic in Australia
Head to: http://www.stereosonic.com.au for more information

dmg Radio Australia and Stereosonic announced the launch of StereoStar, a new initiative to give individuals an opportunity to become Nova’s official festival photographers at Stereosonic events around the country.  StereoStar, an evolution of Nova and Stereosonic’s existing partnership, supported by Stereosonic sponsor Strongbow Cider, offers a unique opportunity which is aspirational yet achievable by anyone attending festivals with most people taking their own photos and uploading to popular social networking sites.  For more info check out: http://stereosonic.com.au/stereostar-entries-are-now-open-just-upload-your-best-pics/

For all Stereosonic artist updates, exclusive interviews, ticketing info & more, check out the above website.  Here’s what’s making headlines:

http://stereosonic.com.au/check-out-the-artist-page-for-madeon/
http://stereosonic.com.au/ticket-warning-and-arrest-stereosonic/
http://stereosonic.com.au/avicii-interview-on-stereosonic-com-au/

Please note that the following Stereosonic artists will be playing at Foreshore in Canberra, 26th November: Armin van Buuren, LMFAO, Afrojack, Avicii, PNAU, Annie Mac, Datsik, Shockone.  For more info:http://www.foreshorefestival.com.au/foreshore-2011 Breakout Under 18s Festival 25th Nov – Melb & 2 Dec – Syd: LMFAO, The Bloody Beetroots, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten.  For more info: http://www.letmebreakout.com

Amsterdam Dance Event reveals first festival acts

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The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has just released the first selection of confirmed artists that are scheduled for the upcoming edition. The sixteenth edition of the ADE, which takes place from 19 to 22 October, promises to be the biggest to date with a varied and extensive international programming in a record breaking 52 venues around Amsterdam. In the past sixteen years the ADE has become the most important showcase festival and conference for electronic music in the world. For the upcoming edition the organization expects more than 130,000 visitors, of which 25,000 are from all across Europe.
 
Programming
AfrojackHeadlines for the next edition include Grammy Award winner Afrojack (NL), who scored a number one hit in America recently, the world tour of Richie Hawtin’s (CA) new Plastikman 1.5 show superstar David Guetta (FR), techno legend Carl Cox (US) and the current number one DJ in the world Armin van Buuren (NL).
 
Other confirmed acts:
2000 and One (NL), Aeroplane (BE), Afrojack (NL), Alex Flatner (DE), Ambush (US), Âme (DE), Andrew Weatherall (GB), Annie Mac (GB), Anton Pieete (NL), Apparat (DE), Applescal (NL), Armin van Buuren (NL), Bart Skils (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Boemklatsch (NL), Boris Werner & William Kouam Djoko (NL), Brodinski (FR), Caribou (CA), Carl Cox (GB), Carl Craig (US), Chocolate Puma (NL), Chris Liebing (DE), Christian Varela (ES), Crookers (IT), Culoe De Song (SA), Daniel Miller (GB), Dave Clarke (GB), David Guetta (FR), David Morales (US), Dennis Ferrer (US), Derrick May (US), Detroit Grand Pubahs (US), Dimitri Kneppers (NL), Dixon (Innervisions, DE), DJ Judge Jules (GB), DJ Kypski (NL), DJ Simon Patterson (GB), Dubfire (IR), Ellen Allien (DE), Eskmo (US), Fake Blood (GB), Fedde le Grand (NL), Ferry Corsten (NL), Flowing (DE), Frankie Knuckles (US), Funkerman (NL), Goldfish (SA), Goldie (GB), Gregor Tresher (DE), Groove Armada presents ‘Red Light’ (GB), Guy J (IL), Heiko Laux (DE), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Hudson Mohawke (GB), Industrialyzer LIVE (PT), James Holden (GB), Jaxx da Fishworks (JP), John Dahlback (SE), John Digweed (GB), Jon Rundell (GB), Joost van Bellen (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Kaiserdisco (DE), Karotte (DE), Kate Wax (CH), Kenny Dope (US), Kenny Larkin (US), Kettel (NL), Kyle Hall (US), Lone live (GB), M.A.N.D.Y. (DE), Makam (NL), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Martyn (US) live, Mason (NL), Matthias Tanzmann (DE), Mauro Picotto (IT), Melon (NL), Michael Mayer (DE), Michel Cleis (CH) , Modeselektor live (DE), Monika Kruse (DE), Mousse T. (DE), Nick Fiurucci (CA), Özgur Can (SE), Palmbomen (NL), Pional (live) (ES), Radioslave (GB), Real el Canario (ES), Richie Hawtin (CA), Rimer London & Cata.Pirata (NL), RipTide (NL), Riva Starr (GB), Robert Owens (US), Ron Carroll (US), Sander Kleinenberg (NL), Sander van Doorn (NL), SebastiAn (FR), Shinedoe (NL), Soul Clap (US), Stephan Bodzin (DE), Steve Bug (DE), Steve Mac (GB), Steve Rachmad (NL), Stonebridge (SE), Sven Väth (DE), The Advent LIVE (GB), The Glitch Mob (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), The Partysquad (NL), The Shapeshifters (GB), Theo Parrish (US), Tom Novy (DE), Tommie Sunshine (US), Tommy Four Seven (GB), Umek vs Beltek (SI), WhoMadeWho live (DK) and many more. In total over 700 acts are scheduled to play the ADE.
 
Record number of stages
In 2011 the ADE works with a record number of 52 venues around Amsterdam, including Paradiso, Melkweg, Escape, Panama, Air, Chicago Social Club, Heineken Music Hall, Jimmy Woo, Ocean Diva, Studio 80, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Supperclub, Trouw and Westerunie. Amongst the locations there are also many first-time locations as Bloc23, bus Museum, Gazz, Havana, House of Rising muzyQ, Minibar, Pand 14, Rust and The Sun.

Stereosonic 2011 Australia

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STEREOSONIC 2011 NATIONAL TOUR DATES
Saturday Nov 26 – SYDNEY – Sydney Showgrounds, Homebush 12pm-11pm
Sunday Nov 27 – PERTH - Claremont Showground (subject to council approval)  12pm-10pm
Saturday Dec 3 – ADELAIDE - Bonython Park  12pm-10pm
Saturday Dec 3 – MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds  12pm-10pm
Sunday 4th Dec – BRISBANE - RNA Showgrounds  12pm -10pm

Check website closer to event for early gate opening times and public transport information

After scooping many ‘InTheMix’ ‘Best Festival’ awards in 2010 (with an amazing 5 shows across the country), Stereosonic returns for 2011! With an amazing lineup of current stars and future legends, combined with the best venues and crowds in Australia, Stereosonic welcomes the start of summer to exciting crowds, over 2 blistering weekends.

Welcome to Summer: Stereosonic 2011

Overview
Now in its 5th year, Stereosonic is the brainchild of two Australian boutique event companies with the vision to bring the best in ever-popular and new talent to a discerning music crowd.  Our ethos is simple: Try to provide the best lineup, the best venues, the best experience whilst improving each year at the best possible price.  Stereosonic is Australia’s largest electronic music festival, now let’s get to it…

What a year for our Artists!
AfrojackWhether it be Afrojack winning a grammy and reaching #1 in US and Australian charts, LMFAO owning the Australian Pop Charts for 11 weeks, Benny Benassi and his big tunes/collaborations and massive new album ‘Electroman’, Aviici bursting onto every major festival and club chart or Empire of the Sun’s epic show at ‘Ultra Music’ in Miami and ‘Coachella’, it has been a huge year for this year’s artists. Armin van Buuren sold out his ‘A State Of Trance 500’ show in Sydney earlier in the year, Carl Cox is currently rocking it in Ibiza with his ‘Carl Cox and Friends’ night, Dash Berlin has been storming up the DJ Mag Top 100 in super fashion, Pretty Lights has been rocking the planet being dubbed as the new Girltalk, Dirty South flying the Australian flag worldwide, whilst Ferry Corsten is getting ready to drop his new, tasty, massive album! Speaking of new albums, Kaskade has a killer new album to come, BT is back with a new live show and more. There is so much to go on about, its ridiculous! 

Ticket prices in comparison to other festivals
In staying true to our core ethos, Stereosonic will continue to aim to deliver the best lineups possible, at the best possible ticket price. We have raised the prices slightly this year to help improve our services to you on the day and to enable us to deliver the biggest acts in electronic music!

iPhone Application and mobile site
We will be launching an iPhone application and for other mobile users we will be launching a mobile friendly site, very soon!

Stereosonic 2011 boasts its biggest line-up ever featuring:
Armin Van BuurenArmin Van Buuren
Carl Cox *
LMFAO
Empire of the Sun (Melb/Syd only)
Afrojack 
The Bloody Beetroots (Global DJ Exclusive)
Avicii  
Benny Benassi  
Ferry Corsten  
Dirty South 
Kaskade
Dash Berlin 
Sub Focus live *
Andy C 
Mr Oizo 
PNAU *
Pretty Lights 
Annie Mac
Crookers
BT Live  *
Caspa + MC Rod Azlan 
Claude VonStroke 
Datsik 
Lucy Love*
Bag Raiders
Zombie Nation LED Show
Drop the Lime Band *
The Two Bears (Joe Hot Chip and Raf Daddy)*
Guy Gerber **
The Gaslamp Killer
Deetron
EDX *
Jochen Miller
Arty 
Yousef***
Peter Van Hoesen ***
Myon & Shane-54
Destructo **
Acid Jack Live *
Jon Rundell***
Shockone
Beni 
Stereosonic Main Stage hosted by MC Stretch*

* Not appearing Adelaide
** Not appearing Adelaide and Brisbane
*** Not appearing Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth

Ticketing
Ultra-limited First Release from $127.95* – $129.95* from August 4th 9am in your local city *plus card surcharges

Gold Class tickets will be available in all states from moshtix only, which includes $20 drink-card, $10 merchandise voucher for you to use on-day only, main stage views, VIP toilets and catered finger food.

Tickets are available from:

ONLINE
moshtix.com.au

PHONE
1300 GET TIX (phone sales)

OUTLETS
All Moshtix national outlets
Ticketek (Melbourne and Sydney only)
Oz Tix (Brisbane Only)
Venue Tix (Adelaide only)

*Line-up is subject to change without notice.  All events are over 18s, photo ID is required.  Line-ups slightly vary in each state.  View state information at the http://www.stereosonic.com.au website for more details.

Never miss a beat!
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http://stereosonic.com.au/TV 

Stereosonic iPhone app 2011 COMING SOON
http://www.stereosonic.com.au/iphone  

Mobile Site launching soon (for all mobile users)
m.stereosonic.com.au

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