Who’s your favourite DJ? Have a ‘thing’ for a particular producer? Can’t seem to stay away from a certain club night? Well it’s time to praise those identities that get you moving on the dancefloor with the 2008 Sony inthemix50’s DJ poll. Will Ajax keep his throne? Can former champ Kid Kenobi wrestle back the title? Or will tyDi or The Stafford Brothers show their ‘maroon’ pride and scoop the #1 slot. Head along to www.inthemix.com.au/50 to cast your vote.
He’s toured with Feist, Elvis Costello and Ben Folds. You saw him recently on our cover. Now he’s coming to Australia. Who do we speak of? Brett Dennen of course. The man whose voice has drawn comparisons to Dave Matthews, John Mayer and Tracy Chapman, will be at The Troubadour September 9.
Lovers of underground dance and adventure in the wilderness, it’s time to rejoice. The crew at Quantum Relic are currently putting the pieces together for a multi-day celebration of cultural and sonic diversity. As details of the event, slated for November 14-16, filter through, you’ll be the first to know. Stay tuned.
‘Then What Happened?’ is the new longplayer from emcee, DJ and producer J-Live. And it’s smokin’ hot peeps. Celebrating the release, the underground hip hop icon and CEO of Triple Threat Productions is to board a giant iron bird and head across the Pacific for an Australian tour in early August. Brisbane represent when Uber hosts J-Live and DJ Flo Fader Saturday August 2.
Q Music is now taking applications for the Big Sound 2008 Artist Showcase. Deadline is July 16 folks. So get to it if you want your band represented at Big Sound when it takes over the Valley September 10-12.
Finding it hard to get your daily fill of music? Make life easier with BigPond TV’s ‘Take 40’. Australia’s first daily music mobile program, ‘Take 40’, hosted by Andrew G, is now available on your Telstra Next G™ mobile. The show features the latest news and charts, celebrity updates, new releases, classic tracks, and interviews with Australia’s hottest music stars. Jump aboard now.
Last week we tagged the Mark B article about the return of Tunnel Nightclub with the incorrect date. Apologies to event organisers. Please amend your diary to now read ‘Tunnel Nightclub at The Drink with Mark B happens Sunday July 13’.
Finding time to jet in to Brisbane between sets at the Global Gathering festival and Ibiza, house legend Mark Brown (M.Y.N.C Project) and the ‘undisputed king of electro’ Micky Slim will turn The Met into their own ‘Wonderland’ on Friday July 18. Book your ticket now.
Former Black Thunder driver and Brisbane radio personality Michael Jordan was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday June 22. Scene extends our condolences to Michael’s family and friends.
Calling all beat jugglers, flare specialists and scratch junkies of Brisbane - it’s time for the DMC World DJ Championships. Whether you be searching the deep recesses of record shops for that elusive sample or rifling through your mates’ grandparents’ wax collection, you’ll want to be on stage when the Queensland Final lands at The Met Thursday August 21.
You might know Albert Hammond, Jr as guitarist for The Strokes. But did you know he also peddles his craft as a solo musician? With his sophomore record ‘¿Cómo Te Llama?’ out this weekend, Mr Hammond, Jr is venturing out to Australia for Splendour. Luckily he’s seen fit to add a Brisbane date, with a show at The Zoo August 2. Sweet.
And in news to brighten your day, John (Cougar-less) Mellencamp is coming to town. Brilliant ain’t it? That’s not all, the ‘big cat’ is bringing along Sheryl Crow for the festivities. Just wonderful. To be amongst the action, you’ll want to be at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre November 25.
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