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Congratulations go out to Andrew from Manchester who won an all expensive trip to our we love-sounds sold out event in Sydney featuring the likes of James Zabiela, Grandmaster Flash, Tiefschwarz and many many more. Andrew was good enough to write up a report which you can read below.
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WHY WE LOVED SYDNEY
We Love Sounds Winter Festival 06 |
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DAY ONE
Two days after leaving the sunny streets of Manchester we arrive in a slightly cloudy Sydney. Still tired from the journey we decide to take it easy that night but end up returning to our hotel at half four in the morning after being driven to various clubs and bars by our super sound local host Hakan. |
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DAY TWO (FESTIVAL DAY)
Wake up around 12ish, grab some breakfast in the hotel and then off to the festival. WOW. Arrive at fox studios, the venue for the festival, and are greeted by two guys we had met the previous night James and Con who sort us out with tickets and show us around the club. Can only be described as “FUCKING AMAZING”. The main room is a bouncing crowd of around seven thousand people pumping away to some deep electro house sort of thing. We get introduced to the organizers and wander of to check out the rest of the party. A cool guy called Harley who we had met earlier takes us in to the hip hop dome where there’s some heavy grimey beats going down and some crazy dancing. Next on to the “bang gang tent” which is ram packed with smiling Australians. Finally we venture to the Forum. The most club like of the stages set out on three levels looking down on to the dance floor. |
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| The next 12 hours spent at the festival consisted of incredible music, fantastic light shows and brilliant people. All the music was fantastic but we were especially hooked on the Forum set from ten till two withTiefschwarz, the Youngsters and Digitalism. Also on the main stage the one and only GRANDMASTER FLASH and also James Zabiela. |
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At around 3am the festival finishes and we prepare our selves for the journey home and bed. But no, we are of to the after party at the civic club in central Sydney where we’re whisked past the bouncers and descend into a dark room pumping to the beats of none other than TIEFSCHWARZ. We spend around 4 of the best hours here during which we have drinks paid for by the festival orgernisers and meet James Zabiela who we’d been dancing to earlier at the festival. Finally at around 8o’clock we head back to the hotel. What a day. |
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DAY 3
Day 3 consists of waking up at ten o’clock at night, eating some food in bed and then going back to sleep.
DAY 4
Wake up and the sun is shining. Of we go into the city and to the typical tourist hotspots. We see the opera house the harbor bridge and the botanical gardens. Seriously these gardens are brilliant, definitely worth a visit.
DAY 5
Just chilled during the day and then went out for a meal and to a club on Bondi beach at night. Really cool place.
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DAY 6
Lunch with Harley at a restaurant next to our hotel and then out for drinks that night with James and Con. Three really sound guys who sorted us out a lot whilst we were there. |
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DAY 7
Hyde Park for lunch and an attempt at going to see Bondi beach during the afternoon which ended with us getting lost and sitting on a small beach with an old couple feeding the birds!! That night we head to a break beats night where again we get VIP entry and get treated to some fantastic music. Back to the hotel at around 4 or 5 and chow down on some tasty snacks. |
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DAY 8 (LAST DAY)
We get up quite late so end up mooching round darling harbor in and out of the bars and clubs and end up at place called HOME. Really nice club where we were once again sorted with free entry. We stay there till around 4 then head back to the hotel to pack our bags and get ready for the long trip back to Manchester. WHAT A FUCKING WEEK!!!
Thank you “We Love” |
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GRANDMASTER FLASH
The inventor of hip hop and the inventor of DJing, Grandmaster Flash is an icon of the modern world. His track “White Lines” is one of the most played records of all time. Last time Grandmaster Flash performed at the Hordern, he sold the entire venue out on his own.
www.grandmasterflash.com |
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ANNIE live
Norway’s electro / pop princess Annie, has taken the globe by storm with her addictive track “Chewing Gum”. Some are comparing this diva to Kylie and Madonna though with an air of cool that leaves her in a league of her own. This is the first time Annie’s live show, complete with full band, hits our shores. www.anniemusic.co.uk |
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DJ SNEAK
Chicago’s DJ Sneak, is a longstanding member of the heavyweight US house mafia, alongside Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Armand Van Helden and Roger Sanchez. His track “Fix My Sink” found major commercial success across the world. Sneak is currently touring to promote his new Ministry Of Sound Sessions CD. www.xmix.com |
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JAMES ZABIELA
James Zabiela is the hero of a new generation. James destroys the dancefloor with essentially a live performance, consisting of 4xCDJ1000s, Pioneer FX unit, turntables and Ableton on his laptop with an outboard controller. His style encompasses house, electro, breaks and techno. James is resident at We Love Space (Ibiza) www.jameszabiela.co.uk |
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SANDY RIVERA
USA’s Sandy Rivera, now residing in London, is the flagship DJ and artist of the world’s premier house label, Defected. Sandy’s production guise “Kings Of Tomorrow” saw the creation of vocal house anthem “Finally” and as a DJ Sandy has rocked festivals including Parklife and Harbourlife.
www.kingsoftomorrow.net |
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TIEFSCHWARZ
Brothers Ali & Basti Schwartz are likely THE most influential act in the electro / house genre. As artists, they are perched alongside Tiga, Felix Da Housecat and the like. They’ve remixed everyone as well as releasing two artist albums. Tiefschwarz are residents at We Love Space (Ibiza) and will be performing back to back in Sydney. www.tiefschwarz.net |
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THE YOUNGSTERS live
French duo The Youngsters are signed to Laurent Garnier’s F-COM label. They were without doubt the standout act at We Love Sydney (Luna Park 2004). Their style is melody laden electro/tech/techno… think Underworld meets Daft Punk and you might be close! These guys are not to be missed. www.theyoungsters.net |
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LUKE FAIR
Luke Fair hails from Canada. He forged his name in progressive circles, with releases on Deep Dish’s Yoshitoshi label and now regularly DJS alongside John Digweed, Danny Howells and Deep Dish. He has released mix CDs through Bedrock and his current style from groovy house to funky techno has become a mainstay in clubs across the globe. www.lukefair.com |
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DIGITALISM live
Belgian electro outfit Digitalism are hot to trot. Their track “Zdarlight” has become one of the most played records in Sydney clubs over the past six months, with inclusions on the Bang Gang and Kink CDs. They’ve just remixed The Presets and Cut Copy and regularly perform alongside Soulwax and Mylo and will be performing completely live at We Love Sounds. www.myspace.com/digitalism |
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DEADLY AVENGER
UK act Deadly Avenger is a stalwart in hiphop and breaks world. He’s released a mix for Fabric, toured Australia with huge success (last time with Cut Le Roc) and releases original material through his own hiphop/breaks/funk label, illicit Recordings. www.illicitrecordings.com |
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| We’re giving away a weekend for two (flights incl) for 4 of our We Love Space 06 - Sundays parties throughout the summer. Competition launches 25 May!!!! |
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INFUSION live
6 piece ARIA Award Winners for Best Dance Act
infusion.net.au |
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THE PRESETS live Modular Records artist, electro pop maestros.
thepresets.com |
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VAN SHE live
Nu-wave/rock wunderkinds from Sydney
vanshe.com |
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SNEAKY live - As seen at Good Vibrations Festival, Sneaky will be playing in full band format! sneaky
soundsystem.com |
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DEXTER - Australian DMC Champion and ex member of The Avalanches
Online Review
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BLISS N ESO live Australia’s hottest new Hiphop act - role over Hilltop Hoods!
blissneso.com
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BANG GANG DJS
Sydney’s loosest quintet, hosting their own arena at We Love Sounds!
banggang.com.au
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FUNKTRUST DJS
Featuring Will Styles and Learned Hand
funktrust.net
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Tim Sea, Ben Korbel, Declan Lee, Luna, Noodles, Noel Boogie, Q45 & more tba.
Arts & Culture Exhibition
Body & Soul Chillout Arena
Drum Workshops
BYO IPod Arena
Spoken Word Arena
Plus Arena by Bang Gang
Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney |
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