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5th Sep 2008, Friday
PIONEER PRO DJ SERIES presents
[JUST DAN TAIT] (UK) - SPECIAL AUDIO VISUAL SET
House / Electronica
Our first international resident and one of the top 10 DVJs of the world - Dan Tait, has literally spent half his life behind decks. At the age of 27, he has been rocking parties for over fifteen years. It was this ability to turn a track inside out, using whatever tools were at his finger-tips, that first caught the attention of the Pioneer product development team.
Dan Tait showcased Pioneer’s innovative new DJing DVD player (DVJ-X1) alongside Sander Kleinenberg and James Zabiela, at the closing party at Space in Ibiza and the first Global House Music Awards in London and is now taking the show to Clubs in Russia, Brussels, Ireland and back to Ibiza again.
But it is not simply technical skills that have marked Dan out as Leeds' favourite after party DJ, (DJ Sneak, Louie Vega and Erick Morillo have all had their Leeds carry-on sessions sound-tracked by the man himself). Summer 2003 saw Dan take Ibiza as DJ for G-Club (Defected). 2004 saw him play the first full 90minute DVJ set at the closing party of Space. Further performances with G-Club have seen Dan play at Defected in the House in Leeds.
www.dantait.com
www.myspace.com/dantait
Cover charges on 05 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $15 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $12 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $25 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $20 (includes 2 drinks)
6th Sep 2008, Saturday
TUNED UP with TANG, RATTLE, WILL
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BANGKOK INVADERS (THAILAND) feat
DJ ONO, DJAY BUDDAH, MC BIG CALO
Hip hop / R&B / Urban
Think oily, gigantic boom-boxes, roaring car engines and piercing headlights, complete with race tracks in an undiscovered underground warehouse. Topped off with curvaceous Japanese race queens giving your red-hot Ferrari an absolutely saucy car wash. On this night, we present to you - dirt, sex, speed and music, everything that turns a man on.
The ladies are not forgotten as the charming, hot-blooded Bangkok Invaders (dream trio of DJ Ono, DJay Buddah and MC Big Calo), will be presenting a special showcase for one night only.
Unquestionably Bangkok’s most sought after hip hop DJ, DJ Ono has, under the collective “Bangkok Invaders”, taken the Thai hip hop scene by storm, headlining many major events to hit Bangkok city such as the Opening act and Official Afterparty DJ for Jay-Z and Rihanna Tour 2007, MTV Asia Awards Official DJ and Official AfterParty DJ for Beyonce World Tour 2007.
The Bangkok Invaders, the undisputed No.1 Crew in Asia, was formed in 2004 when DJay Buddah (Thaitanium’s official DJ) spotted Ono and MC Big Calo. Since then, their unique musical influences have created an aural tapestry of the hottest new hip hop, reggae, R&B and old skool joints.
Ono has also collaborated and played alongside many world-renown DJs such as DJ Cashmoney, DJ QBert, DJ A-Trak, DJ Shortkut, The Beat Junkies, DJ Krush, X-Ecutioners and DJ Latin Prince. In 2006, he was named the official “MTV/SONY Feel the Music” roadshow DJ for all of Asia, in which his commercial was aired on MTV Asia for a full year. Currently, Ono is working with Bangkok’s No.1 International Hit Music station GET 102.5, to establish the first urban mix-show for Thailand.
A night of tuned cars and very fine tunes, just the concoction to be smack in-tune with the hip hop culture.
Cover charges on 6 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $18 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $15 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $28 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $23 (includes 2 drinks)
Information and Reviews on Ministry of Sound Singapore [2]
12th Sep 2008, Friday
JOURNEY with
PAUL JOHNSON (UK) [NEW!!!]
House / Progressive / Techno / Trance
This stellar new resident night will take you on a JOURNEY of music spanning multi genres and Paul Johnson’s growth and success as a DJ. There are many ways of describing this vastly experienced DJ, but the one that keeps surfacing is that he always delivers.
He currently hosts the immensely popular monthly ‘Transmission’ (trance) night, but this new night would like to show that he is (in his own words), “Not just a Trance DJ”.
Since taking the title UK DJ of the year in 1988, Paul has held residencies and made guest appearances at most of the major clubs in the UK. Outside of his home country, he has graced the decks in New York,
Nevada, Berlin, and now Ministry of Sound Singapore, where he has been Resident since the club’s opening in December 2005.
With influences from the 70's/80's Funk and Soul, The Hacienda Manchester, Acid House, Classical, Genesis and Jean Michelle Jarre, to name but a few, this night will hit you with a sense of nostalgia and anticipation as you embark on a time-travelling machine and await to be hit by the unexpected odd classic. From Tech House, Techno to Progressive and Trance, admire the way he transcends and blends them all into a seamless mix of energy and emotion.
Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey.
Cover charges on 12 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $15 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $12 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $25 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $20 (includes 2 drinks)
13th Sep 2008, Saturday
SHUFFLE presents SCOT PROJECT (GERMANY)
Scot Project aka Frank Zenker, is without a doubt, a legend in the world of electronic dance music. After fifteen years of top-notch studio production and crowd-pleasing DJ sets, it is no wonder why he is one of the world’s most loved and respected Dance artists.
His unique combination of percussive elements mixed with melodic trance rhythms, has made him one of the most successful DJs/Producers in the world. His signature sound has helped create the harder side of the Trance genre, and is now on the forefront of the Tech-Trance movement, widely referred to as the founding father of Hard Trance.
With regular performances at renowned clubs and festivals all over the planet such as Trance Energy, Sensation, Planet Love, Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Slinky, Dance Valley, Mystery Land, Defqon, Global Gathering, Avalon, Space, Judgment Sunday, The Guvernent, and many more, and continues to be sought after by the world’s most highly-coveted venues.
His first track «X» was released on Overdose in 1994, shortly after followed closely by the hugely successful «U – I Got a Feeling», on Overdose / Positiva which charted throughout Europe. Since then, Scot Project has created a plethora of remixes and mega hits in recent years which include «Y – How deep is your love», «F – Future in now», «O - Overdrive», «Second Trip / Hennes & Cold», «Fire Wire / Cosmic Gate» and «Ding-A-Ling / Yoji Biomehanika», all of which stormed UK and international dance charts.
www.myspace.com/scotprojectofficial
www.druckrecords.com
Cover charges on 13 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $18 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $15 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $28 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $23 (includes 2 drinks)
Information and Reviews on Ministry of Sound Singapore [3]
19th Sep 2008, Friday
FROOTY LOOPS with
EFFEN, MARCUS, JASON T, JOSH M
Electro / House
Ever since Frooty Loops’ first launch party 5 months ago, the dynamic duo - Effen & Marcus, has amassed quite a following, unabashedly dishing out their unique blend of dope remixes, bootlegs and progressive pornstar electro that is creating major tremors across the clubland.
Just for this week, they will be joined by veteran DJs – Jason T & Josh M, as they present to you harmonically-rich analogue basslines, abrasive high-pitched leads & the occasional piano and string riff.
Josh has been spinning since the 80s and constantly wins audiences over with his unique style of tweaking and mixing of music - incorporating elements of house, disco house, anthem, tech house, tribal, techno, progressive house and breaks.
Jason is a maestro in jazzy funk, disco, latin sounds, percussive afro beats, tech groove and anything electronica, and has also played alongside dance music superstars such as Lenny Fontana, Dimitri from Paris, Rasmus Faber, Johnny Fiasco, David Duriez, Towa Tei and Tim Healey.
We can’t wait to see what comes out of this diverse foursome. Just when you thought you could wind down on a Friday night, this lip-licking nasty sound is guaranteed to make you sit up and start moving those tired feet.
Cover charges on 19 SEP: Before 10.30pm - Men: $15 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $12 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $25 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $20 (includes 2 drinks)
20th Sep 2008, Saturday
TRNS:MSSN presents
SOLARSTONE (UK) [RAIN STARS ETERNAL ALBUM TOUR]
Progressive / Trance
Solarstone aka Rich Mowatt is currently one of the top DJs and producers of the world, responsible for some of club history's most defining moments. Although he has enjoyed success across a range of genres including breaks, progressive and chill out, his real passion lies in the music that Solarstone is known for – quality Trance.
Riding high on an illustrious career, Solarstone continues to headline major events in virtually every corner of the globe, playing atthe world’s biggest events and festivals, such as Godskitchen, Cream, Gatecrasher and the Enchanted Forest Festival in Adelaide with a crowd of more than 15,000 people.
Solarstone’s music is firmly supported by every trance and progressive DJ worth mentioning since the first Solarstone single «The Calling», way back in 1997, where it cruised up the Top 40 UK National Chart and many other international charts subsequently.
More recently, Solarstone have focused his attention to developing two labels of their own and since the formation of Deep Blue Records & Insatiable Records, he has received widespread acclaim for releases such as «Naked Angel», «Speak in Sympathy», «Eastern Sea» & the superb Young Parisians «Jump the Next Train».
Solarstone recently completed new tracks with Scott Bond ('The Bullet'), DJ Orkidea ('Slowmotion') and the album – 'Rain Stars Eternal'. The album consists of two immaculately produced club tracks – «Rain Stars Eternal» (Original Mix / Agnelli & Nelson Remix) and «Spectrum» and they are here for one night only at the Ministry of Sound, Singapore, as part of their world tour.
www.solarstone.co.uk
www.deepblueradioshow.co.uk
www.freshdjs.co.uk
Cover charges on 20 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $18 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $15 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $28 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $23 (includes 2 drinks)
Information and Reviews on Ministry of Sound Singapore [4]
26th Sep 2008, Friday
i-D with
JOSH M, NARO (INDONESIA)
Anthems / Floorfillers / Remixes
This very special night stakes its claim as it takes you away from dance music that seems to get way too elitist, and brings to you something closer to heart, with Guest act – DJ Naro & veteran resident – DJ Josh M. Here, a hand-picked selection of proverbial dance anthems & great, familiar tunes (wickedly remixed by some of the world’s most credible and best DJs and producers), flood the dancefloor.
DJ Naro is one of the reasons why Jakarta has become a stop-off for many DJs on the international circuit, having helped to establish its underground House scene way back in the early nineties, beginning with his residency at B1 - Jakarta's first ever underground House club. Rooted in his long standing love affair with Dirty Dub sound and characterised by mid-set house, bouncy rhythms, techy elements and a grooving bass line, DJ Naro aims to put magic and a spiritual energy into each of his DJ sets.
Having played at almost every major international event in Jakarta, he has shared the decks with DJs and artists like Danny Howells, Junkie XL, Sander Kleinenberg, Lee Burridge, Armin Van Buuren, Roger Sanchez , Tall Paul , Gabriel&Dresden , Smokin Jo, Mark Knight, Nick K, D Ramirez, just to name a few.
Naro was also the guest DJ for the Ultimate Gate Crasher Jakarta tour in 2002 with Ashley Casselle and Nick Riley with a turnout of 10,000 and it was set a first record for the Jakarta outdoor dance scene. He was also invited to play at GodsKitchen Festival Jakarta 2003, Cream Festival Jakarta 2004&2005, Cast Away Bali 2004&2005, Jakarta Movement 2003&2005 and Two Tribes 2005, Hed Kandi Party & Tokyo Disco 2006.
A night of only great tunes and great sounds by this dream duo, because on this night, you i-Dentify.
Cover charges on 26 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $15 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $12 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $25 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $20 (includes 2 drinks)
27th Sep 2008, Saturday
MUMM CHAMPAGNE presents
JOHAN GIELEN (THE NETHERLANDS)
Progessive / Trance
A natural born performer, Johan Gielen is in a league of his own when it comes to showmanship. Not only does he captivate the crowd from the moment he enters the stage but his exquisite music selection and technical sound-mixing skills are second to none. He started DJ'ing at the age of 17 in his homecountry - Belgium, and has during the latest 15 years, built up a massive fan-base spinning as a DJ around the world in countries such as Japan, Australia, Germany, Spain, Holland, Northern Ireland and Israel.
Often referred to as one of the Dutch Ambassadors of dance by many, Johan is not only a worldwide performer but also an accomplished producer. His music is continuously supported by every possible DJ and producer in the industry, with countless remixes under his name and has worked with everyone from Boy George, Thrillseekers, Delerium to Tiesto.
Johan has had numerous Top 10 records around the globe in countries such as Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, The UK and his native homeland, The Netherlands. His debut artist album “Revelations” was released on Tiesto’s Black Hole Recordings and captured the imagination of his fans worldwide. He has repeatedly performed at almost every major dance music festival, rave and super club our planet has to offer. The long list includes Dance Valley, ID&T: Sensation White, Sunrise Festival, The Guvernment, Space, Godskitchen, and many more, and is the only artiste to have performed 14 times at the prestigious Trance Energy event.
www.johangielen.com
www.myspace.com/johangielen
Cover charges on 27 SEP:
Before 10.30pm - Men: $18 (includes 1 drink), Ladies: $15 (includes 1 drink)
After 10.30pm - Men: $28 (includes 2 drinks), Ladies: $23 (includes 2 drinks)
Information and Reviews on Ministry of Sound Singapore [5]
EVERY WEDNESDAY
HEY SUGAR! @ MAIN ARENA
80s to Present day
Sugar-coated ladies-night Wednesdays promise to deliver popular tunes from the new-wave craze of the 80's all the way to radio-friendly favourites of present day.
The music substitutes its usual hard-hitting, cutting-edge cool with a fun flamboyance. Get lost in time as you boogie the night away to timeless classics - all in the name of good clean fun.
LUV TRAIN @ 54 with
Stephen Day (UK)
Disco / Funk / Soul / Rock ‘n’ Roll
This night headed by disco sensation – DJ Stephen Day, resurrects the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll, leading up to the seductive era of disco, funk and soul.
Stephen teamed up with disco legend Nigel Wanless (aka 'Brutus Gold') and owner of 'Phreek productions' in 2002, and together, they started a Studio 54 night. The night was a huge success and the duo was booked to tour the whole of the United Kingdom. It had residencies in places such as 'Arch 9' in Manchester, 'The Works' in Nottingham, 'The Empire' in Middlesbrough and Gatecrasher in Leeds.
Let us take you on a journey through a spectrum of popular disco-era movies and psychedelic colour coded rhythms. Prepare to “Do the Hustle” and spin it like John Travolta.
The disco fever is on.
Cover Charges EVERY WED:
Tertiary Students*: FREE entry before 11pm
Ladies: FREE
Men: $20 (includes 2 drinks)
*Upon presentation of valid student ID. Only for Poly, JC and University Students. No re-entry.
DOUBLE YOUR MONEY
** All night exchange - Minimum exchange of $20 per transaction
** Double Your Money coupons valid only for night of exchange
** All drinks (by glasses & jugs); All houspour bottles, Johnnie Walker and Absolut Vodka bottles
EVERY THURSDAY
CHOICE CUTZ ACADEMY [CCA] with
TANG, RATTLE, WILL
R&B / Hip Hop / Urban
This night promises to deliver only the most premium selection of tunes, ie. the top of the crop, crème de la crème, best of the best (you get the drift) to hip hop purists and elitists.
Join DJs Tang (UK DMC Championships First Runner-Up), Rattle (two-time Singapore DMC Champion), Will and MC Tech1, as they present old skool R&B blending seamlessly with modern hip hop, infused with vocal percussionists, live MC sets to satisfy your insatiable musical appetite.
Exploding visuals will accompany this dynamic showcase, together with the must-have hearty doses of scratches and samples thrown in for good measure.
Be prepared for a earful as every Thur is bound to blow your minds (and speakers) away.
Cover Charges EVERY THUR:
Before 1130pm – $10* (SPECIAL PROMO)
*No re-entry, No drinks
After 11.30pm – Men / Ladies: $20 (includes 2 drinks)
Special Drinks Promotion:
3 JUGS FOR PRICE OF 1**
** Only valid from 9 – 11pm
** Applicable for ALL housepour spirits
Information and Reviews on Ministry of Sound Singapore [6]