Poker partner, Data Transmission reaches the ripe old age of 2 this February and they will be celebrating with a massive party with a fantastic line up of DJ’s.
They will be hosting their birthday at Cable London, on Thursday 4th February, where they will be taking over room 2 as part of Bedrock Benefit – John Digweed’s first UK gig of 2010 and a big charity fundraiser.
In the main room John is joined by Nic Fanciulli, while in room 2, Data Transmission have got the impresive line-up of Freerange Recordss boss Jimpster, Jim Rivers and Matt Tolfrey, alongside Data Transmissions very own Ben Gomori, Grahame Farmer and Mark Batch.
You have to register for tickets at www.locknloadevents.com/bedrockbenefit/, with a lottery system allocating a pair of tickets to each lucky winner. Entry is free, but you must give a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support on the door (£5 before 11, £8 after).
Poker PR would like to be the among the first to wish Data Transmission a very happy birthday, keep up the good work and good luck with this, worthwhile, event.
With memories of New Year celebrations fading and the pace of work picking up again, it’s only natural to feel the January blues set in. But who ever said January had to be a quiet month and that we all should undertake the habits of a hermit crab? Okay, so the pennies may be on the tight side, but when you have a look at some of the events on this month it’s likely you’ll find the money quicker than you can say ‘deal or no deal’.
A few stand out events this month include an exclusive Modular Records showcase at the Big Chill Bar in East London this Thursday (7th Jan), and Blah Blah Blah at Digital in Brighton on Saturday 9th with Radio 1’s Kissy Sell Out.
On 22nd January at London’s Matter, d&b rockers Pendulum will perform a live showcase of their third album ‘Immersion’, whilst in Liverpool the following the weekend on 30th Jan, Circus marks the New Year in style with Booka Shade and Vitalic on the bill at its regular home The Masque.
We’ll definitely be there. Will you??
Roll out the red carpet Pacha – it’s time to make merry as the effortlessly cool Hat-Club gears up for its 5th birthday party on 21st November!
Blending tech house, chunky bass lines and big vocals all night long are Soul Avengerz, Filthy Rich, Hat-Club resident’s DJ Roo and Damien Stone, and much more.
Fans of Hat Club have two things in common: a passion for house music and a penchant for funky head gear. Combine the two, and you get an atmosphere like no other…
The luxurious Pacha will be fit to burst on this night if the 4th birthday is anything to go by – it was one-in-one-out by 11pm! Get your ticket now from www.hat-club.com and come raise a glass to another successful Hat-Club year!
Dance music-magazine giant and Poker client Mixmag, is currently on its biggest UK tour ever.
Already its covered some serious mileage and there’s no sign of it slowing down. From Glasgow to Leeds, Derby and London, the tour has been a sell out across cities, all down to its top-notch line-ups that have so far included DJ sets from Friendly Fires and Hot Chip, Radio1’s Kissy Sell Out, and a 3D disco at Matter in London!
If you’ve missed out on the action so far, do no fret. There are some more cracking parties coming to a city near you! Here are the highlights:
30 Oct @ Honeyclub, Brighton. Halloween Special – Riton & D.Ramirez
7 Nov @ The Loft, Maidstone - Zane Lowe & Jaymo & Andy George
20 Nov @ o2 Academy, Oxford – Zane Lowe, DJ Marky & MJ Cole
4 Dec @ Honeyclub, Brighton – Fool’s Gold Showcase
4 Dec @ Matter, London. Tour closing party – Fat Boy Slim!
If there’s not something there that whets your appetite then get yourself checked over by your GP! Early bird £12 tickets are available for all events, but you gotta be quick as they sell out fast. Get yours now from www.dontstayin.com
For full details on the tour, head to www.mixmag.net
Poker PR has signed the no-nonsense house night, House Trained who on 7th November will launch a monthly residency at the Music Box in Manchester.
House Trained takes over from Mr Scruff at the venue, and comes to Manchester with a very special night. Not only will this event boast a line-up of hot house talent that includes Lee Mortimer, Sharooz, One Man & His Dog and Disco Stu Bear; it’a also a mighty celebration and a night dripping in nostalgia…
House Trained Recordings will use this opening night to mark the launch of ‘Hardcore Uproar 2009′ – a revival of one of the biggest acid house anthems of all time. This track was once the soundtrack to nights at the Hacienda of where the idea for this track was first born! It’s been revived, and scrubbed up for a re-release on the label. Manchester won’t know what’s hit it!
“As a fully fledged northerner myself, I have waited a long time for this opportunity” said House Trained’s Phil Loraine, “this night represents a tip of the hat to the old skool as we set our sights firmly on the future; using the memories of the past as a benchmark for creating equally unforgettable parties for the next generation!”
To get discounted entry, join the House Trained Facebook group, and add yourself to the event to receive automatic £8 entry. This is the only place to get your ticket this cheap. Click here
Voting in DJ Mag’s annual Top 100 DJ poll has been closed and votes counted and verified. It’s only a matter of time now before the winner is unleashed at the Top 100 bash on Wednesday 28th October, held for the second year running at Ministry Of Sound.
It’s a poll that receives much speculation over who will scoop the top spot, and what the weight of winning the title is actually worth. The premier league of trance DJs (aka Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and Paul Van Dyk) have held the top spots for as long as we can remember, but there’s always some fascinating new entries, high climbers and surprises of those who fall out the poll altogether.
Whatever your view on the whole thang, it’s an event that DJs spend months campaigning for and the industry and clubbers alike getting excited about. Last year’s party was a complete road block, sweaty and crowded, but altogether a great shindig!
Poker PR staff were there with our client Agwa de Bolivia serving up ‘Bolivian Kisses’ in the VIP room, whilst also presenting the highest achieving DJs with gifts from M-audio in the form of their award winning MicroTrack II audio recorder.
Get there early when the Ministry doors open at 9pm and the door tax is£10 – higher than previous years, but more proceeds can go to DJMag’s chosen charity, the Royal Institute For The Deaf.
Who will be crowned the Top DJ of 2009? Get yourself to Ministry to find out.
From 21st to 24th of October, Amsterdam will be bristling with bods from the dance music industry as The Amsterdam Dance Event takes place once again.
There will be a huge range of conferences, workshops and key note speeches from the most important and insightful people in the industry. Want to touch up on your production? Then checkout the session with X-Press 2 for some tips.
Got a question for Carl Craig? Then the Q&A with him and Mike Banks is for you. Debates headed by big name DJs and industry experts will take place across the four days, with subjects ranging from music and technology and the youth scene, to discussions about new and emerging scenes, via sessions with legends like Richie Hawtin who’ll share his thoughts and inspirations for the scene.
There’s also a platform for new talent – ADE Next – where you’ll find a well balanced mixture of experienced producers and DJs and other professionals from all around the globe, all of whom are eager and willing to share their knowledge with anyone who wants to know.
As well as all this, over 700 artists will perform at over 40 different venues throughout the city, from Joris Voorn to Fatboy Slim, David Guetta to Sven Vath – there’s really something for everyone at the ADE.
Having worked with the award winning coca leaf liqueur Agwa de Bolivia, we at Poker PR know the positive impact award credentials can have on a brand. In the drinks industry, it’s that time of year where eyes and mouths turn to Tequila to find the best brand in its field.
In November 2009, drinks title The Spirit Business will stage The Tequila Masters in a drive to find and reward the finest Tequila brands on the world stage. Patience Gould, editor of The Spirit Business, along with a panel of leading spirits specialists, will judge the Tequilas in a blind tasting, to discover the Tequila Masters of 2009. Judges are looking to score excellence in recognition to category, age, design & packaging.
To enter you must be either a brand owner, producer, dsitributor/ importer or retailer. Silver, Gold, and Master will be awareded in each category, with the Gold and Master winners from each category being judged for the overall title of Tequila Grand Master Title 2009.
Check the The Drinks Business website for details on how to enter.
Who’d a thought it? Whether the team behind London’s coolest disco like it or not, they run one of the only super clubs to have survived the Millennium crash, and have now done so for ten years. Birthday events happen all over the country, but this one marks something more special. It’s testament to Fabric owner Keith Reilly that in the face of celebrity guests – he has laughed, in the face of big name headliners who would line his pockets – he has laughed, and in the face of prevailing trends – he has laughed. Instead, Fabric has remained a beacon of the underground, has introduced countless new faces on the UK electronic scene, and has housed too many unforgettable parties to mention.
The club’s 10th Birthday will be another one of those ‘were you there when…’ moments. Bringing together the DJs they call residents – all of whom are headliners in their own right – the DJs who’ve become synonymous with the club, and the DJs who have helped put not only Fabric on the map, but entire genres. The 10th Birthday celebrations run from Thursday 15th to Sunday 19th October.
In fact, the club will not close from Saturday morning right through until Monday. In typical Fabric style, they’re set to show the rest how it’s done when they line up the likes of Simian Mobile Disco, DJ Craze, Ricardo Villalobos, Steve Bug, Michael Mayer, Doc Martin and oh so many more… For full line-ups see here www.fabriclondon.com
Birmingham bad boy Micky Slim and his Bombsquad Recordings showcase is ready, set and go to take over the final London Mixmag party at Egg on 29th August before it embarks on its biggest club tour yet.
Ahead of the event, Mr. Slim has given us an exclusive and unreleased track from his forthcoming album ‘Dirty Stop Out’ – and we’re giving this to you for free!
Download the breaks infused ‘Masterpiece’ by Micky & Brothers Bud here www.zshare.net/audio/64313733a3bf1370/
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