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    LittleGem

    By LittleGem

    image.pngAndy, you're playing the WiLDCHiLD 2nd Birthday event on 27th November, when they go head to head with Frantic at the legendary SeOne complex for what can only be described as 'The Power & The Glory'. Are you ready to take on the Hard House heads with some mighty trance!?

    Oh yes. I'm really looking forward to this as its always a great event when 2 awesome nights such as these battle it out. The vibe from both club nights shines through and this is really reflected well by both the DJ's and the clubbers!

    What can we expect from you at the event and what belters can we keep an ear out for?

    I play a variety of styles of Trance but as we are taking on the Frantic boys & girls this time, I will be hammering out some proper "Power Trance" as I like to call it. Tunes that make you think "Oh My God" as it builds and kicks in!! I have a few monster tracks simmering away in my box just waiting to get unleashed on an unsuspecting crowd!!

    You've recently taken over the reins at Midlands trance institution, Passion. Can you tell us how things are going there and where we can expect you to take the promotion in the future?

    Yeah it has been a massive career step for me to take over all the promotions at Passion. I have been a regular clubber then DJ at Passion since the beginning in 1995 so this really is a dream job for me now. There is certainly a lot to do, but we are endeavouring to build a better future for clubbers in Coalville and the surrounding areas. Competition is really hotting up for 2005 in the Midlands club scene so we have to pull out all the stops now to get on top early.

    We understand you're partner in crime for the running of Passion is none other than fellow Passion resident, Marc West.  What's your relationship like with Marc and are you both on the same wavelength with regard to what you want to do with Passion?

    Myself and Marc have been close friends for a number of years and it shows on our working relationship. We are both ex-military as well so we have a very similar sense of humour. We have a great laugh everyday and are definitely on the same wavelength when it comes to the future of the club and where we want to take the brand in 2005.

    So far, what's been your biggest challenge with running the Passion brand?

    There is so much work involved in running a weekly club night as we are now finding out and we started at probably the worst time of year as we have so many big nights approaching with Xmas, NYE and the Passion 10th B'day in early 2005. There hasn't been any massive hiccups for us just yet (touch wood!!), but we are preparing all the time for problems arising as we go.

    Looks like you've also been busy on the production front, with an exclusive Andy Bagguley mix of 'Relentless', a track by none other than JFK and Mike Koglin which is being caned on Radio 1.  Can you tell us about the track and whether we can expect to hear it at 'The Power & The Glory on 27th November?

    This was a great step for me as a producer when JFK & Mike asked me to do this. I had a deadline to meet so I threw everything I could at it. I'm pretty happy with the outcome as it was my first solo remix and it has received great feedback from many people. I have obviously been caning it and its great to see a crowd go mad from something I have created!! It may well sneak into my set at SeOne.

    What else has been happening in the studio and can we look forward to hearing some new material being given a rinse @ SeOne?

    Myself and my label partner Genix have recently finished a remix of Matt Darey's Liberation 2004 soon to be released on Darey Products. Our mix has had great feedback from many DJ's and I have exposed the Passion masses to it several times to great response! I'm working on a few other projects at the minute including a couple of solo tracks, a remix and some collaboration work. Hopefully I will have some super-exclusive Bagguley Trance to hammer out on 27th Nov!!

    Your label 'Trance Revolution Recordings' is going from strength to strength.  What's the next release, who's remixed it & please give the readers some top reasons ass to why you think your label can really break through this year? 

    Well we have just released our 4th tune which was Alaska by Whirlpool & Octagen. We had great DJ support on this from Tiesto, Armin, Ferry Corsten, Hardwick and loads more. The next release being promo'd now is a double 'a' side by Aerodrome. There are 2 awesome Trance tracks which look set to get great support again. As for 2005, we have so many great tracks lined up to release. The key thing about TRR is that all the tracks we sign, have already been tested on dancefloors by myself and label partner Genix. Thus we know they are gonna work well! Keep an eye on the website for updated news all the time: http://www.tr-recordings.co.uk/

    You've recently been taken on by 'Bigger Better Louder' the new trance agency on the block, which also boasts the talents of former Passion head honcho, JFK, Wildchild ressie Reece Elliot and Brisky.  What attracted you to working with the BBL team and have been the benefits so far??

    BBL approached me at a time when I really needed some great support to push my DJing career. They offered me a great package that really suited both parties so I agreed to get onboard. BBL have a great foot in the door in the London scene and this is something I really want to attack in 2005. BBL are now providing me with the support I need to take my DJing to the next level.

    As we come to the end of 2004, do you have anything special planned for NYE??

    I will obviously be at Passion for NYE to see out another massively successful year at The Emporium. We have a great varied DJ line-up for NYE and the buzz is beginning to grow already. We have some great ideas of what to do with the club this year so expect the unexpected as we open 2005 in true Passion style!

    After completely an action-packed 2004 which has seen you rock it for Brands such as, Passion, Wildchild, Slinky, Serious, Goodgreef, Frantic and many more what's your blueprint for success in 2005???

    I'm just continuing to work hard in all aspects of my music career. I already have some very exciting gigs on the cards for 2005 up and down the UK . I am also looking at more international opportunities for next year and hope to take the Passion brand and sound to a much wider audience worldwide!

    Go to records


  • Interview with Andy Bagguley

    LittleGem

    By LittleGem

    image.pngAndy, you're playing the WiLDCHiLD 2nd Birthday event on 27th November, when they go head to head with Frantic at the legendary SeOne complex for what can only be described as 'The Power & The Glory'. Are you ready to take on the Hard House heads with some mighty trance!?

    Oh yes. I'm really looking forward to this as its always a great event when 2 awesome nights such as these battle it out. The vibe from both club nights shines through and this is really reflected well by both the DJ's and the clubbers!

    What can we expect from you at the event and what belters can we keep an ear out for?

    I play a variety of styles of Trance but as we are taking on the Frantic boys & girls this time, I will be hammering out some proper "Power Trance" as I like to call it. Tunes that make you think "Oh My God" as it builds and kicks in!! I have a few monster tracks simmering away in my box just waiting to get unleashed on an unsuspecting crowd!!

    You've recently taken over the reins at Midlands trance institution, Passion. Can you tell us how things are going there and where we can expect you to take the promotion in the future?

    Yeah it has been a massive career step for me to take over all the promotions at Passion. I have been a regular clubber then DJ at Passion since the beginning in 1995 so this really is a dream job for me now. There is certainly a lot to do, but we are endeavouring to build a better future for clubbers in Coalville and the surrounding areas. Competition is really hotting up for 2005 in the Midlands club scene so we have to pull out all the stops now to get on top early.

    We understand you're partner in crime for the running of Passion is none other than fellow Passion resident, Marc West.  What's your relationship like with Marc and are you both on the same wavelength with regard to what you want to do with Passion?

    Myself and Marc have been close friends for a number of years and it shows on our working relationship. We are both ex-military as well so we have a very similar sense of humour. We have a great laugh everyday and are definitely on the same wavelength when it comes to the future of the club and where we want to take the brand in 2005.

    So far, what's been your biggest challenge with running the Passion brand?

    There is so much work involved in running a weekly club night as we are now finding out and we started at probably the worst time of year as we have so many big nights approaching with Xmas, NYE and the Passion 10th B'day in early 2005. There hasn't been any massive hiccups for us just yet (touch wood!!), but we are preparing all the time for problems arising as we go.

    Looks like you've also been busy on the production front, with an exclusive Andy Bagguley mix of 'Relentless', a track by none other than JFK and Mike Koglin which is being caned on Radio 1.  Can you tell us about the track and whether we can expect to hear it at 'The Power & The Glory on 27th November?

    This was a great step for me as a producer when JFK & Mike asked me to do this. I had a deadline to meet so I threw everything I could at it. I'm pretty happy with the outcome as it was my first solo remix and it has received great feedback from many people. I have obviously been caning it and its great to see a crowd go mad from something I have created!! It may well sneak into my set at SeOne.

    What else has been happening in the studio and can we look forward to hearing some new material being given a rinse @ SeOne?

    Myself and my label partner Genix have recently finished a remix of Matt Darey's Liberation 2004 soon to be released on Darey Products. Our mix has had great feedback from many DJ's and I have exposed the Passion masses to it several times to great response! I'm working on a few other projects at the minute including a couple of solo tracks, a remix and some collaboration work. Hopefully I will have some super-exclusive Bagguley Trance to hammer out on 27th Nov!!

    Your label 'Trance Revolution Recordings' is going from strength to strength.  What's the next release, who's remixed it & please give the readers some top reasons ass to why you think your label can really break through this year? 

    Well we have just released our 4th tune which was Alaska by Whirlpool & Octagen. We had great DJ support on this from Tiesto, Armin, Ferry Corsten, Hardwick and loads more. The next release being promo'd now is a double 'a' side by Aerodrome. There are 2 awesome Trance tracks which look set to get great support again. As for 2005, we have so many great tracks lined up to release. The key thing about TRR is that all the tracks we sign, have already been tested on dancefloors by myself and label partner Genix. Thus we know they are gonna work well! Keep an eye on the website for updated news all the time: http://www.tr-recordings.co.uk/

    You've recently been taken on by 'Bigger Better Louder' the new trance agency on the block, which also boasts the talents of former Passion head honcho, JFK, Wildchild ressie Reece Elliot and Brisky.  What attracted you to working with the BBL team and have been the benefits so far??

    BBL approached me at a time when I really needed some great support to push my DJing career. They offered me a great package that really suited both parties so I agreed to get onboard. BBL have a great foot in the door in the London scene and this is something I really want to attack in 2005. BBL are now providing me with the support I need to take my DJing to the next level.

    As we come to the end of 2004, do you have anything special planned for NYE??

    I will obviously be at Passion for NYE to see out another massively successful year at The Emporium. We have a great varied DJ line-up for NYE and the buzz is beginning to grow already. We have some great ideas of what to do with the club this year so expect the unexpected as we open 2005 in true Passion style!

    After completely an action-packed 2004 which has seen you rock it for Brands such as, Passion, Wildchild, Slinky, Serious, Goodgreef, Frantic and many more what's your blueprint for success in 2005???

    I'm just continuing to work hard in all aspects of my music career. I already have some very exciting gigs on the cards for 2005 up and down the UK . I am also looking at more international opportunities for next year and hope to take the Passion brand and sound to a much wider audience worldwide!

    Go to records


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