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      Mr C

      By SarahPVC, in DJ Profiles,

      Theres way to much to put into a Mr.C biography so well keep it short!
      Richard West aka Mr.C was born in London & is a keen Chelsea fan.
      He started MCing around the London clubs at 16 (1982) & soon earned a reputation as a fast talking vivacious rapper working with LWR radios Ron Tom, Jasper the Vinyl Junkie & Jazzy M. He also MCd for Dave Durrell & the Boiler house crew at Raw in Tottenham Court Rd.
      In 1986 Mr.C hooked up with Colin Faver & Evil Eddie Richards & became resident rapper at Camden Palace going on to MC for Colin Faver on the then illegal Kiss FM & going into the studio to record with Eddie Richards as Myster-E in 1987. This inspired Mr.C to become a DJ to learn more about his beloved House & Techno music so in late 87 Richard took to the decks.
      Mr.C has organised, promoted & been resident dj at: Fantasy (88), Base (Dungeons 89) Release (91), Harmony (92), Drop (93), Cyclone (94), Vapourspace (94 & 95), Flavour (The End 95 & 96), Subterrain (The End (95 - 2002) & Superfreq (The End/World-wide 2002 - Present).
      Mr.C has also been resident at R.I.P. (Clink St 88), Cooz (Turnpike Lane 89), Mangled (Braintree Barn 89 & 90), White Sugar (Bognor Regis 91 & 92), Abracadabra (London 92), Interdance (Sterns, Worthing 91 - 93), Bewitched (London 93). All of this was until Mr.C opened The End in December 1995 with partner Layo.
      Mr.C is founder & owner of Plink Plonk records & cofounder of End Rec. & currently records under the names: Mr.C, Sycophant Slag's (With Francis Harris of Matter://form NYC), Mr.C & 16B & Killer Loop (With End partner Layo) & has also recorded under the names Myster-E, Nu Jacks, Bass Bureau, The Shamen, Mantrac, Somnambulist & Animus Amor. Hes currently recording on Sexonwax, End rec. & his new imprint Superfreq records which specialises in Electronic House & Acid House.
      Mr.C also runs & promotes Superfreq events which also specialises in his musical style of Electro House & Acid House & happens on the 2nd Saturday of every month at The End where its been running for 2 years after replacing the seminal tech house night Subterrain. Superfreq has accomplished 2 successful seasons at Underground, Ibiza & has just completed its 2nd tour of South America as well as doing regular events with Made Events in NYC & 1 off shows around Europe including Italy, Holland, Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia & Russia to name but a few places.
      Mr.C is a very very busy man...... Catch him if you can!
    • SarahPVC
      Name:  Nikolett Psn
      Year of Birth: 1983
      DJ Style: Funky, Club House, Progressive House & Techno
      Currently Stays: Hungary - Budapest
      Works as: DJane, Producer and Model
      Nici Belucci an attractive and modern girl, is the leading female DJ in Hungary. Eroticism is part of her life, this is the reason why she also plays topless. She became the synonym for inspired eroticism, beauty and energy. She stays for the new generation of female DJs worldwide, they are beautyful, desirable,  alluring and charming. Niki, had a considerable past in sports. Hungarian and International champion, 2nd and 3th place in the South American championship in gymnastics, has started her sports career at the Ferencvrosi Torna Klub (one of the most famous Hungarian Clubs). Despite that the sports lady trained with commitment for 10 years and reached successes, she traveled all across the world. The few month she spent in the porno industry brought her real fame in Hungary.
      At the event of the Porno Oscar Price Awarding Gala she declared to quit the porno industry because she wanted to make career with her former hobby, DJing. At that time she had already been roaming small clubs with her bakelite plates entertaining people. Niki launched herself into the club life in autumn 2003. Together with friends, who showed her how to work with the Vinyls, she spent the time with practice of mixing and listening to the Vinyls in record shops. Since 2003 she had over 200 appearances allover the country, as well as in Slovakia, Serbia, Romania and Austria.
      Niki prefers techno and house music what reveals in the material of her album. It was composed together with Zsolt Sutk. The album came out in the beginning of December 2004 under the publishing of MIMA MUSIC. This album helped her to get bookings in all the Clubs, Discos, Radio and TV Shows in Hungary. At the moment she is the main act in the TV Reality Show Big Brother.
      2006 Niki will present her second album in Hungary and will get member as a DJane for Chicaria Records, one of the leading House and Electro Labels in Germany.
      Gigs:
      Ipari Disco - Mezobereny Highlander Club - Sarospatak B7 Palace - Budapest Livingroom - Budapest Disco Bollwerk - Graz XXL Club - Hungary Nightlife - Vcklabruck Club Adrenalin - Istenmezeje Club Asztek - Szaravas Disco Baby O - Graz Disco Bollwerk - Klagenfurt E-Club - Budapest Disco Bollwerk - Niklasdorf Budapest Parade 2004/2005 Club Pavillion - Hungary DJs she plays together:
      DJ Sterbinszky Syigyboy DJ Newl DJ Antonio DJ Kincses Productions:
      2004 Niki Belucci  1234 2004 Niki Belucci  Cinquecento 2004 Niki Belucci  Ride with me 2004 Niki Belucci  Silence Soundcloud
      https://soundcloud.com/nikibelucci
    • SarahPVC
      Manchester-based DJ Oliver Lang is having the time of his life at the moment.  Having spent the last few years playing here, there and everywhere, it seems that his ship has finally come in - Manchester Evening News July 2005
      The arrival of Oliver Lang at the forefront of clubland has been as well-timed as one of his mixes.  2005 has been a monster step forward for the Mixmag Future Hero as he continues to go from strength to strength with Serious Artist Management. With a versatility in style that few DJs can claim, laying down everything from filthy electro to pure funked up house, Oliver is now playing every weekend up and down the UK, rocking the dancefloors of the hottest clubs and most exclusive venues in the country, including the likes of Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, Escape and Turnmills.  Every DJing debut has led to further bookings, resulting in a supremely hectic schedule but one that the hard working DJ takes in his stride.  When asked how Serious has helped over the past year, Oliver replies Signing to Serious has massively helped my production because Ive been allowed more time in the studio producing tracks rather than being on the phone getting gigs.  Its also great having a voice as a DJ and it makes my life easier as I dont miss any opportunities that arise.
      Earlier this year during the Miami Winter Music Conference, Oliver rocked the Nikki Beach Club with Radio 1, playing alongside DJs such as Judge Jules and Eddie Halliwell with a legendary set which received many rave reviews.  Armed with a banging collection of his latest productions, Oliver hit the conference with full force, making solid progress with a varied range of industry professionals.
      Oliver has been dividing his time in between his hectic DJ schedule and the recording studio by working on several different house music records.  He recently landed a massive remix project working with Jamiroquai, on his current single 7 days in Sunny June and his remix was chosen by Sony BMG for major release.  This has recently been moved up to the Radio 1s A list, charting at No 4 in the Buzz Chart and is available in all major record stores from August 15th 2005.  Sony were so pleased with Olivers results that a further two more remixes are in the pipeline for Jamiroquais Dynamite album.
      As if that wasnt enough, Oliver recently teamed up with an Austrian Producer Sergio Flores.  Their work quickly came to the attention of Tenor Records who sealed a deal to release two new tracks (You Dont Know & I Call It House) in the autumn. Furthermore four of Olivers own productions (ControlRushBreak U DownSatisfaction)  have .  And finally, should  as if that wasnt enough for you house music lovers  a further two tracks will be released on J-Funk Recordings in association with Jason Herd.
      Another of Olivers highlights this summer was recently DJing in Egypt @ The Summer Moon in Agamy, where he again went down a storm.  When asked about some of his best moments so far this year Oliver remarks my highlights of the year have been playing in Egypt, Dubai, Thailand, Austria, The Cross (London), my new monthly Egg Residency and for Dusted in Ibiza but these days all of my gigs are great!  Oliver is known for the kind of chunky, tribally house music that sets dance floors alight: My sound constantly evolves.  Its not so different to last year but I would say that the electro sound has reared its head in my DJ sets.  I do a lot more tricks and live edits in my sets than ever before and my understanding of the crowd and music is more honed than ever.Now a regular face on the Ibiza club circuit, after seven previous summers playing the likes of El Divino, Amnesia, Bora Bora and Privilege, Oliver returned to the island as weekly resident for Dusted every Friday @ EDEN. The summer of 2005 has proven to be one of Olivers best yet! The young Mancunian took Eden by storm at the opening party and lived up to his reputation by delivering an upbeat and original set that got the party started in style, playing week in work out Oliver has gained quite a following amongst the workers on the island who have even nicknamed themselves The Oliver Lang Gang -  A 7th summer of Ibiza madness and continuing phenomenal success on devils isle for Oliver!
      He has succeeded far beyond his years, which still only number 26.  His arrival may seem smooth and seamless, but the reality is that he has been DJing for precisely half of those years, a precocious talent, brought up in an already musical household (his Dad played bass in 60s pop band The Mindbenders).  Oliver was playing in clubs at 14.  He had a record released at 16.  At 18 he had already packed his record box and moved to Ibiza.  So, his success and popularity are by no means an overnight concern  Oliver has been working hard to be the DJ he is today the DJ turning every promoters ear.
      Oliver is evolving bigger and better every year and when asked whats next on the agenda he replies My plans are: Loads of productions with more remix work on the cards, along with some great gigs in Singapore October, and my mini USA Tour in November.
      This year so far Oliver has graced the decks alongside Judge Jules, Yousef, Jon Carter, Mutiny, Steve Angello, Norman Jay, CJ Mackintoshand nowadays Oliver really is living the dream, rocking dance floors across the world with his unique funky, tribal sound and unrivalled enthusiasm.  Watch out for him rocking a dancefloor near you soon
      Soundcloud
      https://soundcloud.com/oliver-lang
      Spotify
       
    • Phil B

      Phil B

      By Phil B, in DJ Profiles,

      Biography
      @Phil B has been DJing for 10 years and in that time he has played a variety of styles. From 2000 to present day Phil has had some success on the DJing circuit, having played for Wildchild and Frantic to name a few promotions. Phil has a massive amount of energy for DJing and loves to be behind the decks sharing his passion for the music he plays.
      Music Policy: Phil plays a variety of uplifting/driving Hard Trance and Hard House
      From: Preston, Lancashire
      Year of Birth: 1974
      Management Agency: None at present
      Residency: None at present
      Bookings: 07745634684 / phil@clubtheworld.com
      Number of Records: Over 3000 at last count
      Started Playing: 1994
      All-time Top 3 Tunes: Joey Beltram - Energy Flash, DJ Misjah & DJ Tim - Access, BK - Bad Ass
      Most Enjoyable Set Played: My first Hard House set playing in Sundissential Norths Members Suite, it gave me a big belief in myself that I had something to give back to the clubbing scene
      When Not DJing: Making aeroplanes
      Favourite DJs: BK, Andy Farley & Phil Reynolds
      Favourite Venue: The Rocket Complex
      Favourite Promotion: Frantic
      Favourite Producers: BK, Justin Bourne, Phil Reynolds + many others!
      Favourite Labels: Nukleuz, Vicious Circle, Short Circuit, Impact
      Biggest Influence: My friends, they have been very supportive and give me a lot of encouragement
      Favourite Drink: Vodka & Red Bull
      Non-Music Pastime: I live for music
      Words of Wisdom: Believe in yourself and chase your dreams, it's better to try and fail that to have not tried at all and regret it later!
      Current Top 5
      DNG Vs Alex Calver -Whip Damage Jupe - The Negotiation Defective Audio Vs The Knuckleheadz - DJs Are Heros Andy Farley - Thunda Alex Calver & Sam Townend - Shake It Future Plans
      Phil hopes to continue to build on what he has achieved so far as a DJ and to produce his own tunes in the near future.
      Past Events
      Frantic Vs Hardcore Heaven - 2004 Rush - 2004 Toast - 2004 BIG - 2004 Wildchild - 2004 Frantic Euphoria Album Launch - 2004 Tastyfish - 2004 Liberation Vs Hardware - 2004 Wildchild & Frantic - 2004 Incision - 2003 Smile Vs ClubTheWorld Part 2 - 2003 Yum Yum - 2003 Yum Yum - 2003 Yum Yum - 2003 Toast DJ Competition - 2003 Wildchild - 2003 Toast DJ Competition - 2003 Smile Vs ClubTheWorld Part 1 - 2003 NRG - 2003 NRG - 2003 Incision - 2003 Sinergy Testlab - 2003 BPM Radio - 2003 Fired Up - 2002 - Bi-monthly Residency Sundissential North Members Suite - 2001 Heavens Gate - 2000 Xstream - 2000 - Weekly Residency Phil B's Interview
       
    • Reece Elliot
      NEW RESIDENT, NEW CLUB, NEW WAY TO GO 

      Biography: FROM BANK CLERK TO SUPERKID, TEABOY TO TURNTABLE TEASER,...whichever way you look at it, Reece Elliot is already on his way! Still only 23, his trademark Trance supersound has secured him main room action for Clockwork Orange @ Camden Palace, Gallery @ Turnmills, Ministry of Sound, The Cross, Hanover Grand, The Glasshouse and Aquarium  not forgetting his already hugely acclaimed residency for Wildchild @ Heaven (possibly the most exciting promotion to come out of London in years  having been voted second biggest night by Radio 1s Essential Selection, and currently held at number 36 in Mixmags top 75 nights in the country).
      Wildchild is definitely an impressive night to be resident at, and the way we see it, no-one could fit the bill as well as Reece does. After all, who else could have filled in for M.I.K.E (Push) at such short notice*, only to get swamped at the end of his set by over-awed clubbers all wanting to shake M.I.K.Es hand? When you consider all this, its hardly any wonder that Reece has already been billed alongside (so far) the likes of Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes, Tall Paul, John Kelly, Signum, Cosmic Gate, Lange, JFK, Matt Hardwick, Tidy Boys, BK, Andy Farley, and Rob Tissera - as well as newer names such as Eddie Halliwell, Daniel Bailey, Pulser and Adam Sheridan  names which, like Reece Elliot, are all undoubtedly the ones to watch out in the next few months.
      The onslaught of Wildchild (which burst out on the scene last November to riotous success), and the introduction of Reece onto the capitals club circuit is exciting enough; however, these are not the only results that have erupted from his burgeoning musical talent. His outstanding production under his secret pseudonym has seen one particular release supported to almost manic proportions across the airwaves courtesy of radio jocks such as Judge Jules, Dave Pearce and Graham Gold  and has consequently won him such accolades as Graham Golds Kickin Cut on Kiss FM, and Judge Jules' Web Chart Winner with a massive 29,000 votes. As if all that wasnt enough, his latest release under the pseudonym turned out to be practically every DJs choice of tune for NYE. Both Armin van Buuren and Judge Jules played this track in Los Angeles and Donagul Square in Belfast respectively (the latter being broadcast live to over 1.5 million over the airwaves); while Tiesto chose to drop it as his last record of the night @ Times Square in New York.
      Despite all this, though, perhaps the most indicative factor of Reece Elliots new phenomena, is the way that other clubs are already pushing him forward. Last November, The Gallery presented A Month of Future Heroes, with 5 of their most established superstar DJs handpicking their own personal 'Future Heroes' to play at the club. The month saw Fergie introduce Petrae Foy, Judge Jules give Eddie Halliwell his Gallery blessing - and Sister Bliss move over from the hallowed Turnmills tables to present Reece Elliot with a chance to take up the gauntlet and keep The Gallery rocking for another seven years. Exciting, innovative, talented and frenzied, Reece Elliot is one of, if not the, new Superstar DJs of the next generation. Witness him next @ Wildchild @ Heaven on March 14th  but, as anyone who has seen him before can testify, youd better be prepared.
      Soundcloud
       

    • SarahPVC
      Name: Ron van den Beuken
      Birthdate: 10.04.1970
      Currently lives in:  Maastricht, Netherlands
      DJ Style: Energy and Uplifting Trance 
      Working as: DJ, Producer, Remixer & Dirigent
       
       
      Ron van den Beuken is on the overtaking lane and belongs to the newcomers of the current Trance-Scene. Not only because of his countless successes as a producer, also as a DJ. After Ron occupied Europe with his hits in the last years, they are internationally advertising about him as a DJ and Remixer. Within a short time he managed to show his talent and competence with performances in South Africa, Poland, Dubai, Norway, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Finnland, Russia and Switzerland, to get high popularity. The Trance World seems to listen to Ron, witch shows his appearance at many great festivals like the Mayday Poland/Germany, Nature One, E-Lake Festival, Air Beat One Festival and the Sonic 6 Rave.
      Ron was born at the 10th of April in 1970. He studied music at the Conservatorium of Maastricht as well as law. After finishing his study, he startet to produce and had with his first Track Feel it a club hit immediately. It was number one in Netherland for several weeks. Soon he released the single Keep it up  which climbed the Skandinavian Top Ten.
      Because of this big success, he published until July 2003 more than 10 singles under deverse names like Shane, Floyd and The Mystery. Worldwide they were presended by the most important radio stations and played by the best DJs like Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Johan Gielen, Ferry Corsten, Blank & Jones, Judge Jules, Tiesto and much more. So he got many licences all around the world.
      In 2003 Ron started his new project under the name of Clokx and covered the hymn Clocks from the  most known Rockband at present: Coldplay. Clocks leaded worldwide Dancecharts for weeks. But his real breakthrough came with the track Timeless. With this song he reached number one in the Dutch radiostation 538, the most important channel. Since then he could repead this masterly performance four more times with Overdrive, Twister, In Silence and Sunset. He exeeded Tiesto again, after he won the Dutch Award in 2005.
      In only 12 month he had expressive Tracks like Endless, Feelings, Sunset, I will Surrender, Fever and Emotion. He proved his versatility and feeling for trends as a producer, and counted a lot of credits by all the famous DJs and producers of the international scene.
      In October his new Single Clockx  Tibet appears and sure will get a megahit worldwide. His activity in several radiostations and the new remix for Ferry Corstens new Single Fire, will capsize much more fans for Ron from all over the world. For November the release of his first double album is planned, which will give him much publicity and food for conversation.  For 2006 he planned his world tour around Asia and America.
      So open your eyes and ears and watch out for the new God of Trance!
      Productions 1999-2005:
       
      8 Hands  Feel It
      Mystery  Feel 4 You
      J&R Project  Keep It Up
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Shane  Cest Muzique
      Ron van den Beuken  Timeless
      Shane  Toujours
      Clokx  Clocks
      Floyd  Come 2gether
      Clokx  Overdrive
      Floyd  4ever
      Devos  Say my name
      E. W.O.K.  Go Back
      Tatana vs. Mystery  Soul Cry
      Nightvision  Believin
      Ron van den Beuken - Endless
      Mystery  Mystery
      Sam Sharp - Twister
      Mystery  All I Ever Wanted (Devotion)
      Floyd  Any given Day
      Kalienda  Ill surrender
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Devos  Say my name
      Kalienda  I will surrender
      Clockx  Feelings
      Ron van den Beuken - Sunset 2005
      Tracks 2006:
      Ron van den Beuken  Mary goes wild
      Clockx - Tibet
      Remixes:
      Ferry Corsten  Fire
      Sash  Move Mania
      Randy Katana  In Silence
      Angels  Air on a G-String
       
      Gigs:
       
       
      OXA - Zrich (Swiss)
      Nautilus 2004 - Switzerland
      Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen
      Giga Parc - Dlmen
      Imperium - Poland
      Club Fun - Geneve
      Amsterdam Mission 2004
      TMF Tsunami Concert - Belgium
      Viola - Hamburg
      ESP Club  Johannisburg
      Club Galaxy - Poland
      Mayday Festival - Germany
      Club Illusion  Belgium
      Nature One - Germany
      E-Lake Festival - Luxemburg
      Matrix  Norway
      Mondo Paradiso  Spain
      Summer Kingdom Dom - Poland
      Alpha Festival - Schwerin
      Mayday Festival - Poland
      Mix Club - Dubai
      Yes Club - China
      Club Ktedral - Mexico
      Bogota - Colombia
      Played Togehter:
      Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Marco V., Johan Gielen, Kai Tracid, Blank & Jones, Svenson, Armin van Burren, DJane Tatana, Rank 1, Dave 202, Cosmic Gate, Katana, 4 Strings, Clokx, Tomcraft, Dr. Motte, Kara Sun, 4 Strings, DJ Goldfinger, DJ Greenhead, Susy Solar, ATB, Chris Liebing, Shaun Baker, Tillmann Uhrmacher
      Productions 1999-2005:
       
      8 Hands  Feel It
      Mystery  Feel 4 You
      J&R Project  Keep It Up
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Shane  Cest Muzique
      Ron van den Beuken  Timeless
      Shane  Toujours
      Clokx  Clocks
      Floyd  Come 2gether
      Clokx  Overdrive
      Floyd  4ever
      Devos  Say my name
      E. W.O.K.  Go Back
      Tatana vs. Mystery  Soul Cry
      Nightvision  Believin
      Ron van den Beuken - Endless
      Mystery  Mystery
      Sam Sharp - Twister
      Mystery  All I Ever Wanted (Devotion)
      Floyd  Any given Day
      Kalienda  Ill surrender
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Devos  Say my name
      Kalienda  I will surrender
      Clockx  Feelings
      Ron van den Beuken - Sunset 2005
      Gigs:
       
       
      OXA - Zrich (Swiss)
      Nautilus 2004 - Switzerland
      Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen
      Giga Parc - Dlmen
      Imperium - Poland
      Club Fun - Geneve
      Amsterdam Mission 2004
      TMF Tsunami Concert - Belgium
      Viola - Hamburg
      ESP Club  Johannisburg
      Club Galaxy - Poland
      Mayday Festival - Germany
      Club Illusion  Belgium
      Nature One - Germany
      E-Lake Festival - Luxemburg
      Matrix  Norway
      Mondo Paradiso  Spain
      Summer Kingdom Dom - Poland
      Alpha Festival - Schwerin
      Mayday Festival - Poland
      Mix Club - Dubai
      Yes Club - China
      Club Ktedral - Mexico
      Bogota - Colombia
       
       
       
       
      The Mystery - All I ever wanted
      Clokx - Clocks
      Ron van den Beuken - Endless
      Ron van den Beuken - Feelings
      Clokx - Overdrive
      Ron van den Beuken - Timeless
       
       

      Ron van den Beuken - Mix 1
      Ron van den Beuken - Mix 2
      Soundcloud
      https://soundcloud.com/vdbeukenmusicproductions
    • SarahPVC

      Ryan Blair

      By SarahPVC, in DJ Profiles,

      Ryan Blair hails from the Port of Larne, home to international DJ sensations Fergie, Robbie Nelson and Gleave Dobbin.
      From humble beginnings as a light jock in a local nightclub, Ryans career has progressed steadily and he can be spotted on the weekly bills for some of Northern Irelands top night spots. His versatility scores him highly with clubbers as he knocks out sets comprising funky grooves, chunky house and tech-edged trance.

      Breaking his DJing teeth in 92 playing to capacity crowds at Rafters in Larne, Ryans early ventures seen him spin records up and down the North Coast with his residency at Club Fiction in Ballymena, where he played alongside Lush resident DJ Col Hamilton and the legendary Matthew Roberts. 

      He has went on to play regularly at High on Life events in Dundalk and leading clubs such as Clublands in Cookstown, Coach in Banbridge, Thompsons Garage and Club Matrix in Dungannon. As well as holding down a residency at the ever-popular Soi in Portrush and the flourishing new club-night Sin at Laverys in Belfast, Ryan continues to travel across the Irish Sea on a regular basis to entertain hordes of Scottish clubbers in Club Teaze just outside Glasgow. 

      In 2002 Ryan hit the airwaves as part of a heavy-weight DJ line-up at Fergies Homecoming Bash which was broadcast live on BBC Radio One. His accessible sound has continued to reach the masses via Clubtrax and Credo on Citybeat 96.7fm, Pete Snoddens Eupho on Cool fm and Dublins finest 2fm. On tranceairwaves.com and trancesend.com his mixes have been aired alongside the very best including Armin Van Burren, Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto. Also his mixes have been getting exposure on Brazil radio (www.danceparadiseradio.co..br) 

      Since August, Ryan has been boxed up in the studio working on original material to launch in 2006. The first production he completed was a remix of Poltergeist Vicious Circles  the track is already getting the thumbs up from the likes of Anne Savage, Rob Tissera, Mark Sherry (Public Domain), Agnelli & Nelson, Gleave Dobbin, Jay Pigeon. The Ryan Blair remix features on the forthcoming Ministry of Sound Frantic Euphoria 2005 compilation, (dec 05) mixed by the leading lady of hard dance, Anne Savage. What an achievement in so little time. The future is looking very bright for this lad. definitely one to watch in 2006 website - www.djryanblair.co.uk 
      Comments on Ryan Blair Production...................................... 

      CD3 is given over to Anne Savage again...who goes into Slinky mode. This is where it gets interesting. Future tracks are showcased here. The likes of Gleave, Anne Savage, Ben Stevens & Abandon, Marcel Woods and Vicious Circles are all present and correct. This is probably the best CD of the lot, in my view (Frantic Euphoria) 

      "Northern Irish nu-breed dj/producer Ryan Blair kicks ass with his first (highly illegal and very cheeky) solo venture !!" 
      And vicious being my fave ! clear production ! (Mark Sherry) 

      Played Ryans new track across the Slinky Australia tour and it ripped up festivals across the country, great track... (Dave Lee @ Slinky) 

      Wow!! What a fantastic re-work we have here and Ryan Blair does it total justice, not once but two awsome re-works! 10/10 on 'This is Vicious' and 09/10 on 'Natural Born Groovin'! Keep up the outstanding work! (Tom @ tek-dj management) 

      I like Naturally Born Groovin..the original became too poppy..but I like this tougher edged ..Ill play it out..6/10 though I really like the Vicious Circles re..nice and edgy and tekky...the way tomorrows trance should be..Ill be playing for sure mate 9/10 well done. (Les Hemstock) 

      Bookings now being taken. Contact Tom @ TEK 

      Bookings@tek-djs.com 
      +44(0)1246 210832 / 07904 388675
    • Shaney_R

      Shaney R

      By Shaney_R, in DJ Profiles,

      Tel No:   07789993202
      E-mails:  Shaney@clubithard.co.uk, Punani65@hotmail.com
      Website : www.shaneyr.co.uk
      Biography
      @Shaney_R has been DJing for 10 years and in that time he has played a variety of styles. From 1996 - 1998 Shane had some success on the Happy Hardcore DJing circuit, having played for Fusion and Kinetic to name a few promotions. Shane has a massive amount of energy for DJing and loves to be behind the decks sharing his passion for the music he plays. As of 2001, Shanes Passion turned to Hard Trance, and that is where he finds himself today.
      Music Policy: Shane plays a variety of uplifting/driving Hard Trance and Hard House. From: Denbighshire, North Wales Date of Birth: 1978 Management Agency: None at present Residency: None at present Bookings Contact: 07789993202 No. of records: Over 3000 at last count Started playing: 1994 All time top 3 tunes: Sub Ace & Aura  My Dreams, Marc Dawn  Expander, Heavens Cry  Till Tears Do Us Part Most enjoyable set you've played: In The Rollers Arena @ Fusion (Sanctuary) When you're not DJing you're: Engineer Favourite DJ: Farley, Caroline Banx, Glazby Favourite Venue: SE1 Favourite Promotion: Frantic Favourite Producer: Guyver, BK, Maddox Favourite Label: Tidy, Nukleuz, Bulletproof Biggest Influence: My friends, they have been very supportive and give me alot of encouragment Drink: Vodka & red bull Non-music pastime: Cars, motorsport Words of wisdom: Believe in your own mind that one day even yourself can have the chance to be be what you want. Future Plans: Shane hopes to continue to build on what he has achieved so far as a DJ and to produce his own tunes in the near future. Honours: 2nd Place national welsh mixing championships (1998) Past Events
      Devotion (North Wales) (1996) Happy Vibes (North Wales) (1996/7) Club Kinetic (Longton, Stoke on trent) (1997) Creation (resident Dj) (North Wales)(1997/8) Millenium Club (Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria) (monthly resident) (1997/8) The Aberystwyth Festival (1997) Deep Bank Holidays (North Wales) (1997/8) Fruit@Brunel Rooms (Swindon) (1997) Escape (Swansea) (1998) The Hard Dock (Liverpool) (1998) Fusion(Sanctuary Warehouse, Milton Keynes)(1998) Now has bookings at the end of the year and into mid 2005 - 2006
      Apart from Djing, Shaney is also a regular clubber on weekends and also works for www.Clubithard.com, where he is an Events Reviewer, Photographer, Interviewer, Moderates all forums, especially the DJ forums and also, Shaney runs the Official Clubithard Weekly Dance Music Charts on the website. If anybody would like to see all the up-to-date clubbing events, Photography and Reviews that Shaney has been in association with, then just visit www.clubithard.com  page, and click on the appropriate link. Shaney has also designed his DJ profile which is viewable on many other clubbing forums, such as, www.upandcomingdj.com and is a regular face on most clubbing forums across the UK and global, so there would be no problems if anyone would like to catch up with Shaney for general chat or any questions you may have regarding music, or if you would like to make any bookings. Keep an eye out, and once again, if you have a moment, then please take a look at all the photography, reviews and interviews Shaney has successfully created so far.
    • SarahPVC

      Smokin Jo

      By SarahPVC, in DJ Profiles,

      Jos story began in 1991 when she noticed a distinct lack of female DJs. So as a music lover Jo bought some decks and it wasnt long before people took notice
      While working in the Gaultier shop in Soho, Jo made mix tapes and gave them to friends and customers to see their response. The reactions were better than expected. Her first gigs ensued and were mainly at fashion after-show parties, which then escalated into her DJing for club events. Taking her stage name from the boxer Smoking Joe Fraser, Jo felt it provided ambiguity instead of an obviously feminine name  at the time it was seen as a novelty to be a female DJoh how times change  and its partly thanks to people like Jo that these shifts in attitudes have taken place.
      Jo is certainly on fire at the moment. For the past 18 months she has been rocking the planet as one half of the dance floor phenomenon that is NastyDirtySexMusic. The partys ethos has been heavy on cutting edge music and low on profit making. It has reigned supreme since its inception under a moonlit Ibizan beach in the summer of 2004; where they threw a free party for anyone that kept their ear to the ground long enough to know about it. The success of the NDSM parties saw it become We Love Sundays at Space newest resident last year, not bad considering it started life as an illegal rave! By late summer 2004 Jo and Tim were playing in The Red Box, fast forward to summer 2005 and NDSM were terrace regulars. A massive achievement in a small space of time we think youll agree.
      A full tour of Asia and Australia in the winter of 2004 also cemented NDSMs status as did its mix compilation album; a double CD released by Ministry of Sound in June 2005 - NastyDirstySexMusic Sessions was recorded live in front of a baying crowd. MOS also played host to NastyDirtySexMusic nights on a bi-monthly basis  these have been the busiest nights at Ministry for some time.  NDSM also recorded a remix of Skins latest track Alone in my Room.
      But never one to rest of her laurels NDSM will come to an end on New Years Eve 2005 as it gets laid to rest with a party of monster proportions at Ministry of Sound. As one thing ends another begins and that comes in the form of Nude. It started in May 2005 at The Key, (there was also a fabulous Nude beach party in Ibiza this summer) and has already been snapped up by Ministry of Sound and will hold bi-monthly parties there from February 2006. Nude is one for the club kids and fashionistas, theatrical and oh-so-hedonistic youre as likely to find a group of drag queens dressed to the nines as you are a serious music-heads. Nude is co-promoted by Terry Hart, who is known for clubs such as Go!Zilla and Drama. The aim with Nude is to bring back a bit of theatre to clubland, the atmosphere on the night is still very nastydirty but far more twisted, sleazy and outrageous, with lots of freaks, colourful characters, up for it party people and cool clubbers!
      With this hive of activity its almost easy to forget Jos success as an artist in her own right. This summer she played solo dates at Amnesia for Made in Italy as well her usual ongoing plight with planes, trains and automobiles for her DJing gigs across the world. Jo sights the uber-cool Angels of Love in Naples and of course Space in Ibiza as some of her favourite clubs to spin at. She was also taken on by prestigious American DJ agency AM Only and in May a tour of the US ensued.
      Thats now covered but where did it all begin? In the early nineties, Jo was given a chance to play at Londons legendary Trade night at Turnmills. She absolutely rocked the dance floor and was given a residency that lasted three years, this was her platform to winning such accolades as DJ magazines highly coveted DJ of the Year Award. Her undeniably fresh sound has carved her a niche in club land. Over the years she played everything from US house to electro, whatever she plays you can guarantee its always new and exciting.
      Her own production effort State of Mind was championed by Seb Fontaine on Radio 1 and released on Distreackt Records. Other previously released tracks include The Psycho Bitch EP, the hugely successful collaboration with Pete Heller called Fishbone Sleepers and Yanu which was critically acclaimed by journalists and DJs alike. Danny Tenaglia and BBC Radio 1s Pete Tong are huge fans of her work, with regular radio and club play. In addition Jo has also remixed tracks and has twiddled the knobs on the 1993 biggie High by Hyper-Go-Go, Charlie Big Potato by Skunk Anansie and Make U Whole by Androncius to name but a few. 
      Jo also mixed the Terrace CD for the Space Album that was released on Azuli Records. This follows on from the other successful compilations Jo has under her belt; Defected Sessions 14 on Defected Records, DEF Com 2 and the tough, tribal, deep and sexy, SJ01, released through Trust the DJ. Jo also mixed a cover mount CD for Muzik magazine in the summer of 2001.
      Being the undisputed queen of Ibiza Jo was assigned to do her postcards from Ibiza reports on Pete Tongs Essential Selection on Radio 1 in 2003 and 2002. As Jo has been going to Ibiza for 15 years, she was perfect for the role where she gave weekly reports of all the latest gossip, club news and goings on in Ibiza. Jo was also asked to do an Essential Mix for Radio 1 as part of their 'Ibiza Heroes' series, which was broadcast on 20th September 2003.
      In 2004 Jo signed up to the Heineken Thirst world tour which saw her play alongside other international superstar DJs such as Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto and Deep Dish. The tour reached hundreds of thousands of clubbers in 35 different countries in the Far East, Aisa, Australasia, The Middle East, Europe, USA and Canada. 
      Jos international credibility has led her to work alongside numerous celebrities, DJing at The Pet Shop Boys end of tour party, Grace Jones concert, Skunk Anansies album launch party, Jamiroqauis South African tour parties, as well as fashion events like Alexander McQueen, Michiko Koshinos and Julian Macdonald after-show parties. She has featured in Brett Easton-Ellis book Glammarama, (Author of American Psycho) and been voted No. 26 in Elle Magazines Hot 100. Her face has also graced magazines like Glamour, Company, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, FHM, Time Out, Moda, Mixmag, M8, DJ and IDJ as well as having features in The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Telegraph Magazine.
      Jo was also been signed on by Storm Model Agency in their Celebrity Section and was the face for a major billboard campaign for the Sega video game Mortal Combat. 2002 saw Jo become the face for Pioneer, whereby she entered into an advertising campaign for HDJ 1000 professional stereo headphones. In 2002 Jo entered into presenting and made her debut as a presenter for MTV: Dance in Ibiza as well as presenting for Radio One at the Mardi Gras and in Ibiza in 2002. Also in Ibiza Jo was the resident DJ for Vivid @ Space, which was sponsored by Bacardi. This was part of the now legendary We Love Sundays at Space, where Jo played alongside Steve Lawler on the terrace
      www.smokinjo.com
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      https://soundcloud.com/josmokinjocom
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    • Sophie Sugar
      Biography
      Sophie started DJing 4 years ago through her love of trance music and has since played at clubs throughout the UK and Europe including three successful seasons in Ibiza.
      As well as her DJing schedule both in Ibiza and the UK this year Sophie has also been concentrating on the production of her 2 forthcoming releases -Fearing Nothing and Angelz.  Fearing Nothing (co-produced with @Vicky Devine) was produced in Holland earlier this year with dutch trance label F-Active. After having received a good response in Ibiza this summer, the tune is due for UK and European release imminently. Angelz, which was produced last year in England is due for release with Solar Records early next year.
      Sophie has her own Friday night mix slot on Fire 107.6 FM covering the Bournemouth and Poole area and is also presenting her own show on Sunday nights. The show is called Circumference and is on from 9-11 on Sunday nights and can be listened to on Sky channel 894, or at www.sbn.co.uk or on most student radio stations across the country.  For more info look at
      http://www.onerevolution.co.uk/. Music Policy
      Sophie is now beginning to establish herself as one of today's serious up and coming DJs. Her individual style incorporates trance of all kinds - ranging from progressive and uplifting stuff through to tough twisted techno!!
      Q&A
      From: Kent Year of birth: 1977 Management Agency: Flipside Residency: Charlys Angelz Bookings Contact: Flipside No. of records: 2,000  Started playing: 1999 All time top 3 tunes: This is always such a hard question as I have always loved all types of music and there are thousands of amazing tunes out there, but within the dance music genre, these 3 are special to me for different reasons... Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (this is an all time classic that I have loved since it first ever came out!) Baby - Let me be your Fantasy (although this has been completely over played over the years, i can honestly say that it was the first tune that got me interested in dance music at the tender age of 14 - I rushed out and bought it on vinyl because I loved it so much!) Cygnus X - the Orange Theme (this is a brilliant trance piece of trance and is the first tune i played at my first ever gig and therefore means a lot to me) Worst DJing moment: playing at an open air event in boiling sunshine with food poisoning & ended up playing the wrong mix of a record which had this really (and I mean really )long, gospelly breakdown & everyone just sort of stopped dancing and looked up at the DJ box - all my friends were pissing themselves!! Would most like to play: Main Room, Amnesia, Ibiza Most enjoyable set you've played: The Big Reunion 2002 When you're not DJing you're: juggling a million and one other things! Favourite DJ: Matt Hardwick Favourite Venue: In England, Camden Palace  In Ibiza, Amnesia Favourite Promotion: Godskitchen Favourite Producer: Push Favourite Label: Black Hole Biggest Influence: My fiancé, Greg! Drink: Vodka and diet coke or a good old bottle of champers if I'm feeling outrageous! Non-music pastime: writing/presenting Words of wisdom: Never give up on your dreams - you only have one life! If you could change the colour of the sky what colour would it be?:  Pink  Did you ever fancy your dinner lady at school?:  only on Fridays! Venues Played
      CHARLYS ANGELZ, CLUB SUMMUM, IBIZA (WEEKLY RESIDENT AND PROMOTER) SUNDANCE, FANTASYLANDIA, IBIZA (RESIDENT) SPANGULATION, CLUB 414, BRIXTON  FIXATION, VENUE, NOTTINGHAM VENUS, MATRIX, READING EYECON,DANCE ACADEMY, PLYMOUTH 24:7, MINISTRY OF SOUND, LONDON FREEDOM GETS SLINKY, BAGLEYS, LONDON PEACH, EDEN, IBIZA TIME OUT, TILBURG, HOLLAND CREAM, NICOSIA, CYPRUS FREEDOM, BAGLEYS, LONDON CHARLYS ANGELZ, ENZO'S, SALISBURY IBIZA RE-UNION 2001,SKEGNESS, UK  IBIZA RE-UNION 2002, SKEGNESS, UK  CHARLYS ANGELZ, BANANAS, MAJORCA  DOLLY MIXERS, THE ESCAPE, BRIGHTON MOVIMENTO, THE AQUARIUM, LONDON DEBAUCHERY, THE BEACH, SOUTHAMPTON RELENTLESS, BABYLON, BATH UNLEADED, THE CORE CLUB, YEOVIL AFFLUENCE, THE CORE CLUB, YEOVIL THE COUNTRY CLUB, SOMERSET, UK  SENSORIA, MILTON KEYNES SIN, TEMPTATIONS, ISLE OF WIGHT PULSE, URBAN, BOURNEMOUTH     Future Plans
      Sophie is also involved in plans involving television work in the near future.  Sophie is enjoying a busy DJing schedule this winter, with several dates confirmed all over the UK including 'the Matrix' in Reading, 'Dance Academy' in Plymouth and 'Fixation' in Nottingham to name just a few. 
      14th March, Unleaded, The Core Club, Yeovil 21st MARCH - Spangulation @ Club 414, Brixton 28th March, Unleaded, The Core Club, Yeovil 29th MARCH - Sensoria, Milton Keynes. 31st MAY- Spangulation @ Club 414, Brixton, Trancefusion @ Pacific Rim, Leamington Spa 20th April - Ascension, Manchester 25th April - Obliteration, The Rocket Club, London 30th May - Unleaded, The Core Club, Yeovil 30th August - Relentless, Babylon, Bath   9th May - Scream, The Station, Bristol 20th June - Escape to the Park, The Core Club, Yeovil 20th June - Tonic@ Eden, Ibiza - every Thursday September (resident)       Soundcloud
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    • SarahPVC

      Mr C

      By SarahPVC, in DJ Profiles,

      Theres way to much to put into a Mr.C biography so well keep it short!
      Richard West aka Mr.C was born in London & is a keen Chelsea fan.
      He started MCing around the London clubs at 16 (1982) & soon earned a reputation as a fast talking vivacious rapper working with LWR radios Ron Tom, Jasper the Vinyl Junkie & Jazzy M. He also MCd for Dave Durrell & the Boiler house crew at Raw in Tottenham Court Rd.
      In 1986 Mr.C hooked up with Colin Faver & Evil Eddie Richards & became resident rapper at Camden Palace going on to MC for Colin Faver on the then illegal Kiss FM & going into the studio to record with Eddie Richards as Myster-E in 1987. This inspired Mr.C to become a DJ to learn more about his beloved House & Techno music so in late 87 Richard took to the decks.
      Mr.C has organised, promoted & been resident dj at: Fantasy (88), Base (Dungeons 89) Release (91), Harmony (92), Drop (93), Cyclone (94), Vapourspace (94 & 95), Flavour (The End 95 & 96), Subterrain (The End (95 - 2002) & Superfreq (The End/World-wide 2002 - Present).
      Mr.C has also been resident at R.I.P. (Clink St 88), Cooz (Turnpike Lane 89), Mangled (Braintree Barn 89 & 90), White Sugar (Bognor Regis 91 & 92), Abracadabra (London 92), Interdance (Sterns, Worthing 91 - 93), Bewitched (London 93). All of this was until Mr.C opened The End in December 1995 with partner Layo.
      Mr.C is founder & owner of Plink Plonk records & cofounder of End Rec. & currently records under the names: Mr.C, Sycophant Slag's (With Francis Harris of Matter://form NYC), Mr.C & 16B & Killer Loop (With End partner Layo) & has also recorded under the names Myster-E, Nu Jacks, Bass Bureau, The Shamen, Mantrac, Somnambulist & Animus Amor. Hes currently recording on Sexonwax, End rec. & his new imprint Superfreq records which specialises in Electronic House & Acid House.
      Mr.C also runs & promotes Superfreq events which also specialises in his musical style of Electro House & Acid House & happens on the 2nd Saturday of every month at The End where its been running for 2 years after replacing the seminal tech house night Subterrain. Superfreq has accomplished 2 successful seasons at Underground, Ibiza & has just completed its 2nd tour of South America as well as doing regular events with Made Events in NYC & 1 off shows around Europe including Italy, Holland, Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia & Russia to name but a few places.
      Mr.C is a very very busy man...... Catch him if you can!
    • SarahPVC
      Name:  Nikolett Psn
      Year of Birth: 1983
      DJ Style: Funky, Club House, Progressive House & Techno
      Currently Stays: Hungary - Budapest
      Works as: DJane, Producer and Model
      Nici Belucci an attractive and modern girl, is the leading female DJ in Hungary. Eroticism is part of her life, this is the reason why she also plays topless. She became the synonym for inspired eroticism, beauty and energy. She stays for the new generation of female DJs worldwide, they are beautyful, desirable,  alluring and charming. Niki, had a considerable past in sports. Hungarian and International champion, 2nd and 3th place in the South American championship in gymnastics, has started her sports career at the Ferencvrosi Torna Klub (one of the most famous Hungarian Clubs). Despite that the sports lady trained with commitment for 10 years and reached successes, she traveled all across the world. The few month she spent in the porno industry brought her real fame in Hungary.
      At the event of the Porno Oscar Price Awarding Gala she declared to quit the porno industry because she wanted to make career with her former hobby, DJing. At that time she had already been roaming small clubs with her bakelite plates entertaining people. Niki launched herself into the club life in autumn 2003. Together with friends, who showed her how to work with the Vinyls, she spent the time with practice of mixing and listening to the Vinyls in record shops. Since 2003 she had over 200 appearances allover the country, as well as in Slovakia, Serbia, Romania and Austria.
      Niki prefers techno and house music what reveals in the material of her album. It was composed together with Zsolt Sutk. The album came out in the beginning of December 2004 under the publishing of MIMA MUSIC. This album helped her to get bookings in all the Clubs, Discos, Radio and TV Shows in Hungary. At the moment she is the main act in the TV Reality Show Big Brother.
      2006 Niki will present her second album in Hungary and will get member as a DJane for Chicaria Records, one of the leading House and Electro Labels in Germany.
      Gigs:
      Ipari Disco - Mezobereny Highlander Club - Sarospatak B7 Palace - Budapest Livingroom - Budapest Disco Bollwerk - Graz XXL Club - Hungary Nightlife - Vcklabruck Club Adrenalin - Istenmezeje Club Asztek - Szaravas Disco Baby O - Graz Disco Bollwerk - Klagenfurt E-Club - Budapest Disco Bollwerk - Niklasdorf Budapest Parade 2004/2005 Club Pavillion - Hungary DJs she plays together:
      DJ Sterbinszky Syigyboy DJ Newl DJ Antonio DJ Kincses Productions:
      2004 Niki Belucci  1234 2004 Niki Belucci  Cinquecento 2004 Niki Belucci  Ride with me 2004 Niki Belucci  Silence Soundcloud
      https://soundcloud.com/nikibelucci
    • SarahPVC
      Manchester-based DJ Oliver Lang is having the time of his life at the moment.  Having spent the last few years playing here, there and everywhere, it seems that his ship has finally come in - Manchester Evening News July 2005
      The arrival of Oliver Lang at the forefront of clubland has been as well-timed as one of his mixes.  2005 has been a monster step forward for the Mixmag Future Hero as he continues to go from strength to strength with Serious Artist Management. With a versatility in style that few DJs can claim, laying down everything from filthy electro to pure funked up house, Oliver is now playing every weekend up and down the UK, rocking the dancefloors of the hottest clubs and most exclusive venues in the country, including the likes of Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, Escape and Turnmills.  Every DJing debut has led to further bookings, resulting in a supremely hectic schedule but one that the hard working DJ takes in his stride.  When asked how Serious has helped over the past year, Oliver replies Signing to Serious has massively helped my production because Ive been allowed more time in the studio producing tracks rather than being on the phone getting gigs.  Its also great having a voice as a DJ and it makes my life easier as I dont miss any opportunities that arise.
      Earlier this year during the Miami Winter Music Conference, Oliver rocked the Nikki Beach Club with Radio 1, playing alongside DJs such as Judge Jules and Eddie Halliwell with a legendary set which received many rave reviews.  Armed with a banging collection of his latest productions, Oliver hit the conference with full force, making solid progress with a varied range of industry professionals.
      Oliver has been dividing his time in between his hectic DJ schedule and the recording studio by working on several different house music records.  He recently landed a massive remix project working with Jamiroquai, on his current single 7 days in Sunny June and his remix was chosen by Sony BMG for major release.  This has recently been moved up to the Radio 1s A list, charting at No 4 in the Buzz Chart and is available in all major record stores from August 15th 2005.  Sony were so pleased with Olivers results that a further two more remixes are in the pipeline for Jamiroquais Dynamite album.
      As if that wasnt enough, Oliver recently teamed up with an Austrian Producer Sergio Flores.  Their work quickly came to the attention of Tenor Records who sealed a deal to release two new tracks (You Dont Know & I Call It House) in the autumn. Furthermore four of Olivers own productions (ControlRushBreak U DownSatisfaction)  have .  And finally, should  as if that wasnt enough for you house music lovers  a further two tracks will be released on J-Funk Recordings in association with Jason Herd.
      Another of Olivers highlights this summer was recently DJing in Egypt @ The Summer Moon in Agamy, where he again went down a storm.  When asked about some of his best moments so far this year Oliver remarks my highlights of the year have been playing in Egypt, Dubai, Thailand, Austria, The Cross (London), my new monthly Egg Residency and for Dusted in Ibiza but these days all of my gigs are great!  Oliver is known for the kind of chunky, tribally house music that sets dance floors alight: My sound constantly evolves.  Its not so different to last year but I would say that the electro sound has reared its head in my DJ sets.  I do a lot more tricks and live edits in my sets than ever before and my understanding of the crowd and music is more honed than ever.Now a regular face on the Ibiza club circuit, after seven previous summers playing the likes of El Divino, Amnesia, Bora Bora and Privilege, Oliver returned to the island as weekly resident for Dusted every Friday @ EDEN. The summer of 2005 has proven to be one of Olivers best yet! The young Mancunian took Eden by storm at the opening party and lived up to his reputation by delivering an upbeat and original set that got the party started in style, playing week in work out Oliver has gained quite a following amongst the workers on the island who have even nicknamed themselves The Oliver Lang Gang -  A 7th summer of Ibiza madness and continuing phenomenal success on devils isle for Oliver!
      He has succeeded far beyond his years, which still only number 26.  His arrival may seem smooth and seamless, but the reality is that he has been DJing for precisely half of those years, a precocious talent, brought up in an already musical household (his Dad played bass in 60s pop band The Mindbenders).  Oliver was playing in clubs at 14.  He had a record released at 16.  At 18 he had already packed his record box and moved to Ibiza.  So, his success and popularity are by no means an overnight concern  Oliver has been working hard to be the DJ he is today the DJ turning every promoters ear.
      Oliver is evolving bigger and better every year and when asked whats next on the agenda he replies My plans are: Loads of productions with more remix work on the cards, along with some great gigs in Singapore October, and my mini USA Tour in November.
      This year so far Oliver has graced the decks alongside Judge Jules, Yousef, Jon Carter, Mutiny, Steve Angello, Norman Jay, CJ Mackintoshand nowadays Oliver really is living the dream, rocking dance floors across the world with his unique funky, tribal sound and unrivalled enthusiasm.  Watch out for him rocking a dancefloor near you soon
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    • Phil B

      Phil B

      By Phil B, in DJ Profiles,

      Biography
      @Phil B has been DJing for 10 years and in that time he has played a variety of styles. From 2000 to present day Phil has had some success on the DJing circuit, having played for Wildchild and Frantic to name a few promotions. Phil has a massive amount of energy for DJing and loves to be behind the decks sharing his passion for the music he plays.
      Music Policy: Phil plays a variety of uplifting/driving Hard Trance and Hard House
      From: Preston, Lancashire
      Year of Birth: 1974
      Management Agency: None at present
      Residency: None at present
      Bookings: 07745634684 / phil@clubtheworld.com
      Number of Records: Over 3000 at last count
      Started Playing: 1994
      All-time Top 3 Tunes: Joey Beltram - Energy Flash, DJ Misjah & DJ Tim - Access, BK - Bad Ass
      Most Enjoyable Set Played: My first Hard House set playing in Sundissential Norths Members Suite, it gave me a big belief in myself that I had something to give back to the clubbing scene
      When Not DJing: Making aeroplanes
      Favourite DJs: BK, Andy Farley & Phil Reynolds
      Favourite Venue: The Rocket Complex
      Favourite Promotion: Frantic
      Favourite Producers: BK, Justin Bourne, Phil Reynolds + many others!
      Favourite Labels: Nukleuz, Vicious Circle, Short Circuit, Impact
      Biggest Influence: My friends, they have been very supportive and give me a lot of encouragement
      Favourite Drink: Vodka & Red Bull
      Non-Music Pastime: I live for music
      Words of Wisdom: Believe in yourself and chase your dreams, it's better to try and fail that to have not tried at all and regret it later!
      Current Top 5
      DNG Vs Alex Calver -Whip Damage Jupe - The Negotiation Defective Audio Vs The Knuckleheadz - DJs Are Heros Andy Farley - Thunda Alex Calver & Sam Townend - Shake It Future Plans
      Phil hopes to continue to build on what he has achieved so far as a DJ and to produce his own tunes in the near future.
      Past Events
      Frantic Vs Hardcore Heaven - 2004 Rush - 2004 Toast - 2004 BIG - 2004 Wildchild - 2004 Frantic Euphoria Album Launch - 2004 Tastyfish - 2004 Liberation Vs Hardware - 2004 Wildchild & Frantic - 2004 Incision - 2003 Smile Vs ClubTheWorld Part 2 - 2003 Yum Yum - 2003 Yum Yum - 2003 Yum Yum - 2003 Toast DJ Competition - 2003 Wildchild - 2003 Toast DJ Competition - 2003 Smile Vs ClubTheWorld Part 1 - 2003 NRG - 2003 NRG - 2003 Incision - 2003 Sinergy Testlab - 2003 BPM Radio - 2003 Fired Up - 2002 - Bi-monthly Residency Sundissential North Members Suite - 2001 Heavens Gate - 2000 Xstream - 2000 - Weekly Residency Phil B's Interview
       
    • Reece Elliot
      NEW RESIDENT, NEW CLUB, NEW WAY TO GO 

      Biography: FROM BANK CLERK TO SUPERKID, TEABOY TO TURNTABLE TEASER,...whichever way you look at it, Reece Elliot is already on his way! Still only 23, his trademark Trance supersound has secured him main room action for Clockwork Orange @ Camden Palace, Gallery @ Turnmills, Ministry of Sound, The Cross, Hanover Grand, The Glasshouse and Aquarium  not forgetting his already hugely acclaimed residency for Wildchild @ Heaven (possibly the most exciting promotion to come out of London in years  having been voted second biggest night by Radio 1s Essential Selection, and currently held at number 36 in Mixmags top 75 nights in the country).
      Wildchild is definitely an impressive night to be resident at, and the way we see it, no-one could fit the bill as well as Reece does. After all, who else could have filled in for M.I.K.E (Push) at such short notice*, only to get swamped at the end of his set by over-awed clubbers all wanting to shake M.I.K.Es hand? When you consider all this, its hardly any wonder that Reece has already been billed alongside (so far) the likes of Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes, Tall Paul, John Kelly, Signum, Cosmic Gate, Lange, JFK, Matt Hardwick, Tidy Boys, BK, Andy Farley, and Rob Tissera - as well as newer names such as Eddie Halliwell, Daniel Bailey, Pulser and Adam Sheridan  names which, like Reece Elliot, are all undoubtedly the ones to watch out in the next few months.
      The onslaught of Wildchild (which burst out on the scene last November to riotous success), and the introduction of Reece onto the capitals club circuit is exciting enough; however, these are not the only results that have erupted from his burgeoning musical talent. His outstanding production under his secret pseudonym has seen one particular release supported to almost manic proportions across the airwaves courtesy of radio jocks such as Judge Jules, Dave Pearce and Graham Gold  and has consequently won him such accolades as Graham Golds Kickin Cut on Kiss FM, and Judge Jules' Web Chart Winner with a massive 29,000 votes. As if all that wasnt enough, his latest release under the pseudonym turned out to be practically every DJs choice of tune for NYE. Both Armin van Buuren and Judge Jules played this track in Los Angeles and Donagul Square in Belfast respectively (the latter being broadcast live to over 1.5 million over the airwaves); while Tiesto chose to drop it as his last record of the night @ Times Square in New York.
      Despite all this, though, perhaps the most indicative factor of Reece Elliots new phenomena, is the way that other clubs are already pushing him forward. Last November, The Gallery presented A Month of Future Heroes, with 5 of their most established superstar DJs handpicking their own personal 'Future Heroes' to play at the club. The month saw Fergie introduce Petrae Foy, Judge Jules give Eddie Halliwell his Gallery blessing - and Sister Bliss move over from the hallowed Turnmills tables to present Reece Elliot with a chance to take up the gauntlet and keep The Gallery rocking for another seven years. Exciting, innovative, talented and frenzied, Reece Elliot is one of, if not the, new Superstar DJs of the next generation. Witness him next @ Wildchild @ Heaven on March 14th  but, as anyone who has seen him before can testify, youd better be prepared.
      Soundcloud
       

    • SarahPVC
      Name: Ron van den Beuken
      Birthdate: 10.04.1970
      Currently lives in:  Maastricht, Netherlands
      DJ Style: Energy and Uplifting Trance 
      Working as: DJ, Producer, Remixer & Dirigent
       
       
      Ron van den Beuken is on the overtaking lane and belongs to the newcomers of the current Trance-Scene. Not only because of his countless successes as a producer, also as a DJ. After Ron occupied Europe with his hits in the last years, they are internationally advertising about him as a DJ and Remixer. Within a short time he managed to show his talent and competence with performances in South Africa, Poland, Dubai, Norway, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Finnland, Russia and Switzerland, to get high popularity. The Trance World seems to listen to Ron, witch shows his appearance at many great festivals like the Mayday Poland/Germany, Nature One, E-Lake Festival, Air Beat One Festival and the Sonic 6 Rave.
      Ron was born at the 10th of April in 1970. He studied music at the Conservatorium of Maastricht as well as law. After finishing his study, he startet to produce and had with his first Track Feel it a club hit immediately. It was number one in Netherland for several weeks. Soon he released the single Keep it up  which climbed the Skandinavian Top Ten.
      Because of this big success, he published until July 2003 more than 10 singles under deverse names like Shane, Floyd and The Mystery. Worldwide they were presended by the most important radio stations and played by the best DJs like Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Johan Gielen, Ferry Corsten, Blank & Jones, Judge Jules, Tiesto and much more. So he got many licences all around the world.
      In 2003 Ron started his new project under the name of Clokx and covered the hymn Clocks from the  most known Rockband at present: Coldplay. Clocks leaded worldwide Dancecharts for weeks. But his real breakthrough came with the track Timeless. With this song he reached number one in the Dutch radiostation 538, the most important channel. Since then he could repead this masterly performance four more times with Overdrive, Twister, In Silence and Sunset. He exeeded Tiesto again, after he won the Dutch Award in 2005.
      In only 12 month he had expressive Tracks like Endless, Feelings, Sunset, I will Surrender, Fever and Emotion. He proved his versatility and feeling for trends as a producer, and counted a lot of credits by all the famous DJs and producers of the international scene.
      In October his new Single Clockx  Tibet appears and sure will get a megahit worldwide. His activity in several radiostations and the new remix for Ferry Corstens new Single Fire, will capsize much more fans for Ron from all over the world. For November the release of his first double album is planned, which will give him much publicity and food for conversation.  For 2006 he planned his world tour around Asia and America.
      So open your eyes and ears and watch out for the new God of Trance!
      Productions 1999-2005:
       
      8 Hands  Feel It
      Mystery  Feel 4 You
      J&R Project  Keep It Up
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Shane  Cest Muzique
      Ron van den Beuken  Timeless
      Shane  Toujours
      Clokx  Clocks
      Floyd  Come 2gether
      Clokx  Overdrive
      Floyd  4ever
      Devos  Say my name
      E. W.O.K.  Go Back
      Tatana vs. Mystery  Soul Cry
      Nightvision  Believin
      Ron van den Beuken - Endless
      Mystery  Mystery
      Sam Sharp - Twister
      Mystery  All I Ever Wanted (Devotion)
      Floyd  Any given Day
      Kalienda  Ill surrender
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Devos  Say my name
      Kalienda  I will surrender
      Clockx  Feelings
      Ron van den Beuken - Sunset 2005
      Tracks 2006:
      Ron van den Beuken  Mary goes wild
      Clockx - Tibet
      Remixes:
      Ferry Corsten  Fire
      Sash  Move Mania
      Randy Katana  In Silence
      Angels  Air on a G-String
       
      Gigs:
       
       
      OXA - Zrich (Swiss)
      Nautilus 2004 - Switzerland
      Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen
      Giga Parc - Dlmen
      Imperium - Poland
      Club Fun - Geneve
      Amsterdam Mission 2004
      TMF Tsunami Concert - Belgium
      Viola - Hamburg
      ESP Club  Johannisburg
      Club Galaxy - Poland
      Mayday Festival - Germany
      Club Illusion  Belgium
      Nature One - Germany
      E-Lake Festival - Luxemburg
      Matrix  Norway
      Mondo Paradiso  Spain
      Summer Kingdom Dom - Poland
      Alpha Festival - Schwerin
      Mayday Festival - Poland
      Mix Club - Dubai
      Yes Club - China
      Club Ktedral - Mexico
      Bogota - Colombia
      Played Togehter:
      Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Marco V., Johan Gielen, Kai Tracid, Blank & Jones, Svenson, Armin van Burren, DJane Tatana, Rank 1, Dave 202, Cosmic Gate, Katana, 4 Strings, Clokx, Tomcraft, Dr. Motte, Kara Sun, 4 Strings, DJ Goldfinger, DJ Greenhead, Susy Solar, ATB, Chris Liebing, Shaun Baker, Tillmann Uhrmacher
      Productions 1999-2005:
       
      8 Hands  Feel It
      Mystery  Feel 4 You
      J&R Project  Keep It Up
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Shane  Cest Muzique
      Ron van den Beuken  Timeless
      Shane  Toujours
      Clokx  Clocks
      Floyd  Come 2gether
      Clokx  Overdrive
      Floyd  4ever
      Devos  Say my name
      E. W.O.K.  Go Back
      Tatana vs. Mystery  Soul Cry
      Nightvision  Believin
      Ron van den Beuken - Endless
      Mystery  Mystery
      Sam Sharp - Twister
      Mystery  All I Ever Wanted (Devotion)
      Floyd  Any given Day
      Kalienda  Ill surrender
      Mystery  Fever/Emotion
      Devos  Say my name
      Kalienda  I will surrender
      Clockx  Feelings
      Ron van den Beuken - Sunset 2005
      Gigs:
       
       
      OXA - Zrich (Swiss)
      Nautilus 2004 - Switzerland
      Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen
      Giga Parc - Dlmen
      Imperium - Poland
      Club Fun - Geneve
      Amsterdam Mission 2004
      TMF Tsunami Concert - Belgium
      Viola - Hamburg
      ESP Club  Johannisburg
      Club Galaxy - Poland
      Mayday Festival - Germany
      Club Illusion  Belgium
      Nature One - Germany
      E-Lake Festival - Luxemburg
      Matrix  Norway
      Mondo Paradiso  Spain
      Summer Kingdom Dom - Poland
      Alpha Festival - Schwerin
      Mayday Festival - Poland
      Mix Club - Dubai
      Yes Club - China
      Club Ktedral - Mexico
      Bogota - Colombia
       
       
       
       
      The Mystery - All I ever wanted
      Clokx - Clocks
      Ron van den Beuken - Endless
      Ron van den Beuken - Feelings
      Clokx - Overdrive
      Ron van den Beuken - Timeless
       
       

      Ron van den Beuken - Mix 1
      Ron van den Beuken - Mix 2
      Soundcloud
      https://soundcloud.com/vdbeukenmusicproductions
    • SarahPVC

      Ryan Blair

      By SarahPVC, in DJ Profiles,

      Ryan Blair hails from the Port of Larne, home to international DJ sensations Fergie, Robbie Nelson and Gleave Dobbin.
      From humble beginnings as a light jock in a local nightclub, Ryans career has progressed steadily and he can be spotted on the weekly bills for some of Northern Irelands top night spots. His versatility scores him highly with clubbers as he knocks out sets comprising funky grooves, chunky house and tech-edged trance.

      Breaking his DJing teeth in 92 playing to capacity crowds at Rafters in Larne, Ryans early ventures seen him spin records up and down the North Coast with his residency at Club Fiction in Ballymena, where he played alongside Lush resident DJ Col Hamilton and the legendary Matthew Roberts. 

      He has went on to play regularly at High on Life events in Dundalk and leading clubs such as Clublands in Cookstown, Coach in Banbridge, Thompsons Garage and Club Matrix in Dungannon. As well as holding down a residency at the ever-popular Soi in Portrush and the flourishing new club-night Sin at Laverys in Belfast, Ryan continues to travel across the Irish Sea on a regular basis to entertain hordes of Scottish clubbers in Club Teaze just outside Glasgow. 

      In 2002 Ryan hit the airwaves as part of a heavy-weight DJ line-up at Fergies Homecoming Bash which was broadcast live on BBC Radio One. His accessible sound has continued to reach the masses via Clubtrax and Credo on Citybeat 96.7fm, Pete Snoddens Eupho on Cool fm and Dublins finest 2fm. On tranceairwaves.com and trancesend.com his mixes have been aired alongside the very best including Armin Van Burren, Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto. Also his mixes have been getting exposure on Brazil radio (www.danceparadiseradio.co..br) 

      Since August, Ryan has been boxed up in the studio working on original material to launch in 2006. The first production he completed was a remix of Poltergeist Vicious Circles  the track is already getting the thumbs up from the likes of Anne Savage, Rob Tissera, Mark Sherry (Public Domain), Agnelli & Nelson, Gleave Dobbin, Jay Pigeon. The Ryan Blair remix features on the forthcoming Ministry of Sound Frantic Euphoria 2005 compilation, (dec 05) mixed by the leading lady of hard dance, Anne Savage. What an achievement in so little time. The future is looking very bright for this lad. definitely one to watch in 2006 website - www.djryanblair.co.uk 
      Comments on Ryan Blair Production...................................... 

      CD3 is given over to Anne Savage again...who goes into Slinky mode. This is where it gets interesting. Future tracks are showcased here. The likes of Gleave, Anne Savage, Ben Stevens & Abandon, Marcel Woods and Vicious Circles are all present and correct. This is probably the best CD of the lot, in my view (Frantic Euphoria) 

      "Northern Irish nu-breed dj/producer Ryan Blair kicks ass with his first (highly illegal and very cheeky) solo venture !!" 
      And vicious being my fave ! clear production ! (Mark Sherry) 

      Played Ryans new track across the Slinky Australia tour and it ripped up festivals across the country, great track... (Dave Lee @ Slinky) 

      Wow!! What a fantastic re-work we have here and Ryan Blair does it total justice, not once but two awsome re-works! 10/10 on 'This is Vicious' and 09/10 on 'Natural Born Groovin'! Keep up the outstanding work! (Tom @ tek-dj management) 

      I like Naturally Born Groovin..the original became too poppy..but I like this tougher edged ..Ill play it out..6/10 though I really like the Vicious Circles re..nice and edgy and tekky...the way tomorrows trance should be..Ill be playing for sure mate 9/10 well done. (Les Hemstock) 

      Bookings now being taken. Contact Tom @ TEK 

      Bookings@tek-djs.com 
      +44(0)1246 210832 / 07904 388675
    • Shaney_R

      Shaney R

      By Shaney_R, in DJ Profiles,

      Tel No:   07789993202
      E-mails:  Shaney@clubithard.co.uk, Punani65@hotmail.com
      Website : www.shaneyr.co.uk
      Biography
      @Shaney_R has been DJing for 10 years and in that time he has played a variety of styles. From 1996 - 1998 Shane had some success on the Happy Hardcore DJing circuit, having played for Fusion and Kinetic to name a few promotions. Shane has a massive amount of energy for DJing and loves to be behind the decks sharing his passion for the music he plays. As of 2001, Shanes Passion turned to Hard Trance, and that is where he finds himself today.
      Music Policy: Shane plays a variety of uplifting/driving Hard Trance and Hard House. From: Denbighshire, North Wales Date of Birth: 1978 Management Agency: None at present Residency: None at present Bookings Contact: 07789993202 No. of records: Over 3000 at last count Started playing: 1994 All time top 3 tunes: Sub Ace & Aura  My Dreams, Marc Dawn  Expander, Heavens Cry  Till Tears Do Us Part Most enjoyable set you've played: In The Rollers Arena @ Fusion (Sanctuary) When you're not DJing you're: Engineer Favourite DJ: Farley, Caroline Banx, Glazby Favourite Venue: SE1 Favourite Promotion: Frantic Favourite Producer: Guyver, BK, Maddox Favourite Label: Tidy, Nukleuz, Bulletproof Biggest Influence: My friends, they have been very supportive and give me alot of encouragment Drink: Vodka & red bull Non-music pastime: Cars, motorsport Words of wisdom: Believe in your own mind that one day even yourself can have the chance to be be what you want. Future Plans: Shane hopes to continue to build on what he has achieved so far as a DJ and to produce his own tunes in the near future. Honours: 2nd Place national welsh mixing championships (1998) Past Events
      Devotion (North Wales) (1996) Happy Vibes (North Wales) (1996/7) Club Kinetic (Longton, Stoke on trent) (1997) Creation (resident Dj) (North Wales)(1997/8) Millenium Club (Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria) (monthly resident) (1997/8) The Aberystwyth Festival (1997) Deep Bank Holidays (North Wales) (1997/8) Fruit@Brunel Rooms (Swindon) (1997) Escape (Swansea) (1998) The Hard Dock (Liverpool) (1998) Fusion(Sanctuary Warehouse, Milton Keynes)(1998) Now has bookings at the end of the year and into mid 2005 - 2006
      Apart from Djing, Shaney is also a regular clubber on weekends and also works for www.Clubithard.com, where he is an Events Reviewer, Photographer, Interviewer, Moderates all forums, especially the DJ forums and also, Shaney runs the Official Clubithard Weekly Dance Music Charts on the website. If anybody would like to see all the up-to-date clubbing events, Photography and Reviews that Shaney has been in association with, then just visit www.clubithard.com  page, and click on the appropriate link. Shaney has also designed his DJ profile which is viewable on many other clubbing forums, such as, www.upandcomingdj.com and is a regular face on most clubbing forums across the UK and global, so there would be no problems if anyone would like to catch up with Shaney for general chat or any questions you may have regarding music, or if you would like to make any bookings. Keep an eye out, and once again, if you have a moment, then please take a look at all the photography, reviews and interviews Shaney has successfully created so far.
    • SarahPVC

      Smokin Jo

      By SarahPVC, in DJ Profiles,

      Jos story began in 1991 when she noticed a distinct lack of female DJs. So as a music lover Jo bought some decks and it wasnt long before people took notice
      While working in the Gaultier shop in Soho, Jo made mix tapes and gave them to friends and customers to see their response. The reactions were better than expected. Her first gigs ensued and were mainly at fashion after-show parties, which then escalated into her DJing for club events. Taking her stage name from the boxer Smoking Joe Fraser, Jo felt it provided ambiguity instead of an obviously feminine name  at the time it was seen as a novelty to be a female DJoh how times change  and its partly thanks to people like Jo that these shifts in attitudes have taken place.
      Jo is certainly on fire at the moment. For the past 18 months she has been rocking the planet as one half of the dance floor phenomenon that is NastyDirtySexMusic. The partys ethos has been heavy on cutting edge music and low on profit making. It has reigned supreme since its inception under a moonlit Ibizan beach in the summer of 2004; where they threw a free party for anyone that kept their ear to the ground long enough to know about it. The success of the NDSM parties saw it become We Love Sundays at Space newest resident last year, not bad considering it started life as an illegal rave! By late summer 2004 Jo and Tim were playing in The Red Box, fast forward to summer 2005 and NDSM were terrace regulars. A massive achievement in a small space of time we think youll agree.
      A full tour of Asia and Australia in the winter of 2004 also cemented NDSMs status as did its mix compilation album; a double CD released by Ministry of Sound in June 2005 - NastyDirstySexMusic Sessions was recorded live in front of a baying crowd. MOS also played host to NastyDirtySexMusic nights on a bi-monthly basis  these have been the busiest nights at Ministry for some time.  NDSM also recorded a remix of Skins latest track Alone in my Room.
      But never one to rest of her laurels NDSM will come to an end on New Years Eve 2005 as it gets laid to rest with a party of monster proportions at Ministry of Sound. As one thing ends another begins and that comes in the form of Nude. It started in May 2005 at The Key, (there was also a fabulous Nude beach party in Ibiza this summer) and has already been snapped up by Ministry of Sound and will hold bi-monthly parties there from February 2006. Nude is one for the club kids and fashionistas, theatrical and oh-so-hedonistic youre as likely to find a group of drag queens dressed to the nines as you are a serious music-heads. Nude is co-promoted by Terry Hart, who is known for clubs such as Go!Zilla and Drama. The aim with Nude is to bring back a bit of theatre to clubland, the atmosphere on the night is still very nastydirty but far more twisted, sleazy and outrageous, with lots of freaks, colourful characters, up for it party people and cool clubbers!
      With this hive of activity its almost easy to forget Jos success as an artist in her own right. This summer she played solo dates at Amnesia for Made in Italy as well her usual ongoing plight with planes, trains and automobiles for her DJing gigs across the world. Jo sights the uber-cool Angels of Love in Naples and of course Space in Ibiza as some of her favourite clubs to spin at. She was also taken on by prestigious American DJ agency AM Only and in May a tour of the US ensued.
      Thats now covered but where did it all begin? In the early nineties, Jo was given a chance to play at Londons legendary Trade night at Turnmills. She absolutely rocked the dance floor and was given a residency that lasted three years, this was her platform to winning such accolades as DJ magazines highly coveted DJ of the Year Award. Her undeniably fresh sound has carved her a niche in club land. Over the years she played everything from US house to electro, whatever she plays you can guarantee its always new and exciting.
      Her own production effort State of Mind was championed by Seb Fontaine on Radio 1 and released on Distreackt Records. Other previously released tracks include The Psycho Bitch EP, the hugely successful collaboration with Pete Heller called Fishbone Sleepers and Yanu which was critically acclaimed by journalists and DJs alike. Danny Tenaglia and BBC Radio 1s Pete Tong are huge fans of her work, with regular radio and club play. In addition Jo has also remixed tracks and has twiddled the knobs on the 1993 biggie High by Hyper-Go-Go, Charlie Big Potato by Skunk Anansie and Make U Whole by Androncius to name but a few. 
      Jo also mixed the Terrace CD for the Space Album that was released on Azuli Records. This follows on from the other successful compilations Jo has under her belt; Defected Sessions 14 on Defected Records, DEF Com 2 and the tough, tribal, deep and sexy, SJ01, released through Trust the DJ. Jo also mixed a cover mount CD for Muzik magazine in the summer of 2001.
      Being the undisputed queen of Ibiza Jo was assigned to do her postcards from Ibiza reports on Pete Tongs Essential Selection on Radio 1 in 2003 and 2002. As Jo has been going to Ibiza for 15 years, she was perfect for the role where she gave weekly reports of all the latest gossip, club news and goings on in Ibiza. Jo was also asked to do an Essential Mix for Radio 1 as part of their 'Ibiza Heroes' series, which was broadcast on 20th September 2003.
      In 2004 Jo signed up to the Heineken Thirst world tour which saw her play alongside other international superstar DJs such as Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto and Deep Dish. The tour reached hundreds of thousands of clubbers in 35 different countries in the Far East, Aisa, Australasia, The Middle East, Europe, USA and Canada. 
      Jos international credibility has led her to work alongside numerous celebrities, DJing at The Pet Shop Boys end of tour party, Grace Jones concert, Skunk Anansies album launch party, Jamiroqauis South African tour parties, as well as fashion events like Alexander McQueen, Michiko Koshinos and Julian Macdonald after-show parties. She has featured in Brett Easton-Ellis book Glammarama, (Author of American Psycho) and been voted No. 26 in Elle Magazines Hot 100. Her face has also graced magazines like Glamour, Company, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, FHM, Time Out, Moda, Mixmag, M8, DJ and IDJ as well as having features in The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Telegraph Magazine.
      Jo was also been signed on by Storm Model Agency in their Celebrity Section and was the face for a major billboard campaign for the Sega video game Mortal Combat. 2002 saw Jo become the face for Pioneer, whereby she entered into an advertising campaign for HDJ 1000 professional stereo headphones. In 2002 Jo entered into presenting and made her debut as a presenter for MTV: Dance in Ibiza as well as presenting for Radio One at the Mardi Gras and in Ibiza in 2002. Also in Ibiza Jo was the resident DJ for Vivid @ Space, which was sponsored by Bacardi. This was part of the now legendary We Love Sundays at Space, where Jo played alongside Steve Lawler on the terrace
      www.smokinjo.com
      Soundcloud
      https://soundcloud.com/josmokinjocom
      Spotify
       
    • Sophie Sugar
      Biography
      Sophie started DJing 4 years ago through her love of trance music and has since played at clubs throughout the UK and Europe including three successful seasons in Ibiza.
      As well as her DJing schedule both in Ibiza and the UK this year Sophie has also been concentrating on the production of her 2 forthcoming releases -Fearing Nothing and Angelz.  Fearing Nothing (co-produced with @Vicky Devine) was produced in Holland earlier this year with dutch trance label F-Active. After having received a good response in Ibiza this summer, the tune is due for UK and European release imminently. Angelz, which was produced last year in England is due for release with Solar Records early next year.
      Sophie has her own Friday night mix slot on Fire 107.6 FM covering the Bournemouth and Poole area and is also presenting her own show on Sunday nights. The show is called Circumference and is on from 9-11 on Sunday nights and can be listened to on Sky channel 894, or at www.sbn.co.uk or on most student radio stations across the country.  For more info look at
      http://www.onerevolution.co.uk/. Music Policy
      Sophie is now beginning to establish herself as one of today's serious up and coming DJs. Her individual style incorporates trance of all kinds - ranging from progressive and uplifting stuff through to tough twisted techno!!
      Q&A
      From: Kent Year of birth: 1977 Management Agency: Flipside Residency: Charlys Angelz Bookings Contact: Flipside No. of records: 2,000  Started playing: 1999 All time top 3 tunes: This is always such a hard question as I have always loved all types of music and there are thousands of amazing tunes out there, but within the dance music genre, these 3 are special to me for different reasons... Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (this is an all time classic that I have loved since it first ever came out!) Baby - Let me be your Fantasy (although this has been completely over played over the years, i can honestly say that it was the first tune that got me interested in dance music at the tender age of 14 - I rushed out and bought it on vinyl because I loved it so much!) Cygnus X - the Orange Theme (this is a brilliant trance piece of trance and is the first tune i played at my first ever gig and therefore means a lot to me) Worst DJing moment: playing at an open air event in boiling sunshine with food poisoning & ended up playing the wrong mix of a record which had this really (and I mean really )long, gospelly breakdown & everyone just sort of stopped dancing and looked up at the DJ box - all my friends were pissing themselves!! Would most like to play: Main Room, Amnesia, Ibiza Most enjoyable set you've played: The Big Reunion 2002 When you're not DJing you're: juggling a million and one other things! Favourite DJ: Matt Hardwick Favourite Venue: In England, Camden Palace  In Ibiza, Amnesia Favourite Promotion: Godskitchen Favourite Producer: Push Favourite Label: Black Hole Biggest Influence: My fiancé, Greg! Drink: Vodka and diet coke or a good old bottle of champers if I'm feeling outrageous! Non-music pastime: writing/presenting Words of wisdom: Never give up on your dreams - you only have one life! If you could change the colour of the sky what colour would it be?:  Pink  Did you ever fancy your dinner lady at school?:  only on Fridays! Venues Played
      CHARLYS ANGELZ, CLUB SUMMUM, IBIZA (WEEKLY RESIDENT AND PROMOTER) SUNDANCE, FANTASYLANDIA, IBIZA (RESIDENT) SPANGULATION, CLUB 414, BRIXTON  FIXATION, VENUE, NOTTINGHAM VENUS, MATRIX, READING EYECON,DANCE ACADEMY, PLYMOUTH 24:7, MINISTRY OF SOUND, LONDON FREEDOM GETS SLINKY, BAGLEYS, LONDON PEACH, EDEN, IBIZA TIME OUT, TILBURG, HOLLAND CREAM, NICOSIA, CYPRUS FREEDOM, BAGLEYS, LONDON CHARLYS ANGELZ, ENZO'S, SALISBURY IBIZA RE-UNION 2001,SKEGNESS, UK  IBIZA RE-UNION 2002, SKEGNESS, UK  CHARLYS ANGELZ, BANANAS, MAJORCA  DOLLY MIXERS, THE ESCAPE, BRIGHTON MOVIMENTO, THE AQUARIUM, LONDON DEBAUCHERY, THE BEACH, SOUTHAMPTON RELENTLESS, BABYLON, BATH UNLEADED, THE CORE CLUB, YEOVIL AFFLUENCE, THE CORE CLUB, YEOVIL THE COUNTRY CLUB, SOMERSET, UK  SENSORIA, MILTON KEYNES SIN, TEMPTATIONS, ISLE OF WIGHT PULSE, URBAN, BOURNEMOUTH     Future Plans
      Sophie is also involved in plans involving television work in the near future.  Sophie is enjoying a busy DJing schedule this winter, with several dates confirmed all over the UK including 'the Matrix' in Reading, 'Dance Academy' in Plymouth and 'Fixation' in Nottingham to name just a few. 
      14th March, Unleaded, The Core Club, Yeovil 21st MARCH - Spangulation @ Club 414, Brixton 28th March, Unleaded, The Core Club, Yeovil 29th MARCH - Sensoria, Milton Keynes. 31st MAY- Spangulation @ Club 414, Brixton, Trancefusion @ Pacific Rim, Leamington Spa 20th April - Ascension, Manchester 25th April - Obliteration, The Rocket Club, London 30th May - Unleaded, The Core Club, Yeovil 30th August - Relentless, Babylon, Bath   9th May - Scream, The Station, Bristol 20th June - Escape to the Park, The Core Club, Yeovil 20th June - Tonic@ Eden, Ibiza - every Thursday September (resident)       Soundcloud
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