Shine On Festival 2011 - 2nd round: Shapeshifter, Heyoka + ?
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:11 pm
The end of November, springs green turns into summers gold!
With it comes Shine On 2011: a festival of music, arts, camping, dancing and more. A wide selection of sounds and culture from across the globe and across the country join together in the Australian countryside to celebrate the onset of summer!
A unique mix of bands, dj and live dance acts provide a soundtrack ranging from roots & reggae to hip-hop and glitch, folk thru to progressive, tech-house and more!
Experience a weekend of arts and culture as an inspiration and reflection of our global community. Three stages of programmed music performance - bands, djs, live electronica, arts installations, markets and an array of strange and wonderful performances
Shine on 2010 was a memorable experience for all involved, the most extreme of conditions was met with the most extreme determination to party ever witnessed at a festival dealing with torrential conditions!
A new site 2 hours from Melbourne will ensure that Shine On 2011 will be ready for a seriously fun weekend.
A LIMITED AMOUNT OF $99.00 + BF EARLY BIRD TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY 26/08/2011 !!!
So....without further ado here is our first round of artist announcements, over the next few weeks we will be releasing many more exciting acts and djs from abroad and from home, keep your eyes and ears peeled for some exciting news!
ALEX KID (France / F Comm / Rekkids)
From roots in early nineties Parisian rave culture, this multi instrumentalist, composer, remix artist, DJ and sound engineer has set on a formidable trajectory since Laurent Garnier invited him to put out his debut single, ‘Playground’, in 1997.
Alongside definitive producers like St.Germain and Mr.Oizo, Alexkid spent many years as a flagship artist for Garnier’s F Communications label, playing a pivotal role in sculpting the profile of French electronic music both at home and abroad while developing his own inimitable identity.
With a collaboration with Berlin minimal troupe M.A.N.D.Y in the works, latest releases and remixes on Rekids, Cadenza, Cabin Fever and NRK, forthcoming releases planned on labels such as Jimpster's Freerange, combined to his multiple tours and dates, Alex takes no rest... « Sleep is for the weak... »
http://soundcloud.com/alexkid/alexkid-w ... april-2010
http://www.myspace.com/djalexkid
ANTIX / FIORD (NZ / Iboga)
Brothers, studio partners and seasoned producers whose achievements to date encompass 4 albums, a fruitful international touring career and an array of heavyweight productions spread across their three monikers Antix, Fiord and Triangle.
Hailing from New Zealand with a musical background rich with influences from Ritchie Hawtin to Rhythm and Sound, Barton and Hayden have such a plethora of inspiration.
It is indisputable that the quality of their music simply demands your attention. On their musical quest they continue to push new boundaries, mesmerizing audiences worldwide.
D-NOX (Germany / Sprout Music, Electribe)
This guy is German. He really is, trust me! Looking at his tour calendar, you wouldn`t know it. Because D-Nox spends more time abroad, captivating huge crowds worldwide with his genre defying sets between Techno, Electro and Progressive House, than in his motherland.
About 95 percent of the time he is busy somewhere between Mexico, Israel, China, Australia, Russia, Japan or God knows where. Often playing in front of 20,000 or more party-goons at the most renowned venues. Has this man forgotten about his roots, neglected his heritage? Certainly not, but D-Nox is simply one of the top Export-Acts of his own country.
http://soundcloud.com/d-nox
http://www.myspace.com/djdnox
DIE VOGEL (Germany / Pampa Records)
Brass techno? Gypsy house? And gets played by sven vath? All things that are true about Die Vogel, one of Germans most peculiar producers du jour...Die Vögel (German for The Birds) is a collaborative project between Jakobus Siebels and Mense Reents. Jakobus is an innovative multi-instrumentalist who has previously recorded distinctive albums for Tomlab, Chicks On Speed Records, Karaoke Kalk; the no less talented Reents is a member of the groups Egoexpress, Die Goldenen Zitronen and Stella, and operates the Art Blakey Studios in Hamburg, where their first EP, "Blaue Moschee", on Pampa Records, was recorded.
DUNKELBUNT (Austria, Piranha)
dunkelbunt aka Ulf Lindemann surely counts among the most influential global beat troubadours of the early 21st century. Not only is he known for his work as a composer, producer, DJ, radio editor and multi-instrumentalist, but also for his exquisit remixes of and cooperations with international artists such as Balkan Beat Box, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Boban Markovic Orkestar, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Watcha Clan, Harry Stoijka, 17Hippies and Waldeck, just to name a few.
http://soundcloud.com/dunkelbunt
http://www.facebook.com/monsieur.dunkelbunt
http://www.myspace.com/dunkelbunt
FRIVOLOUS (Canada / Berlin / Cadenza, Minibar)
Classifying the unusual character of Daniel Gardner is a challenge. His school-teachers all tried and failed and finally attributed his unconventional ways to a learning disability which was never formally diagnosed. Born and raised on a farm in isolated rural Canada, disassembling appliances and building strange gadgets were the only past-times that garnered young Gardner’s full attention until one semester a mysterious new course emerged into his stale and traditional school curriculum; Electronic Music Composition. Suddenly discovered, were honor roll grades, and a means to merge an imaginative young mind with over a decade of fiercely enforced classical piano training.
"Frivolous is the imaginary personification of my obsession with sound-design for both dancing and living alike." Manifesting in a multitude of performances and recorded works, my sound has been described as Jazz-infused minimal or experimental house. Now with more than 40 releases and over a dozen 12"s to his name, Frivolous has toured the globe playing an eclectic array of venues and festivals along the way.
http://soundcloud.com/frivolous
http://www.myspace.com/frivolouslive
HERMITUDE (Blue Mountains, Elefant Traks)
Hermitude formed in 2001 with the musical partnering of Blue Mountains lads Luke Dubs (Luke Dubber) and Elgusto (Angus Stuart). They’d performed in jazz and funk bands together since 1994 (Dubs was 16 and Elgusto was just 11) as well as in the live hip hop of Explanetary (featuring a younger Urthboy) ,who released the In On the Deal EP with Elefant Traks in 2001. Hermitude had established their reputation for brilliant studio productions with an engaging and innovative live show – incorporating a confident, almost effortless musicianship with a deft grasp of technology.
http://soundcloud.com/elefanttraks
http://www.facebook.com/elefanttraks
http://www.myspace.com/hermitude
OPIUO (Addictech)
Ok now, imagine if you will, a precisely blended concoction of tight irresistible grooves, chunk fueled bouncy beats, luscious brooding soundscapes, dollops of stomach morphing bass, and a bowl of scrumptious glitch. Welcome to the musical world of Opiuo. The highly sought after Opiuo sound is being included in DJ sets from some of the biggest names in the business, and featuring on high profile radio stations, including the infamous BBC Radio One (UK). He’s performed alongside the likes of MC Hammer, Bassnectar, FreQ Nasty, and Tipper. Toured North America and Australasia extensively, quite literally rocking dance floors in every corner of the globe.
http://soundcloud.com/opiuo
http://www.facebook.com/opiuo
http://www.myspace.com/opiuo
SPOONBILL (Omelette Records)
Spoonbill began, as is often the case with birds of play, in the bush. What started as a love of the drums progressed to percussion, and finally settled into a love of electronic production. Nowadays Spoonbill is a high flying eagle of the Australian electronic music scene, his label Omelette wave the flag for some of the most eclectic glitched out music known to modern man. Since the Spoon conception, he has played countless live shows across the world, from San Francisco’s Symbiosis to Nevada’s Burningman Festival, Berlins Fusion Festival, Glade festival in the UK and so on. He has performed in the USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spoonbill/121091294587355
http://www.myspace.com/spoonbillsound
THE BAMBOOS (Melbourne, Live 8 piece funk extravaganza)
The Bamboos are generally acknowledged as Australia’s greatest modern Funk & Soul band. Emerging from the ‘Deep Funk’ scene of the early 2000’s, The Bamboos have since forged a unique sound of their own, combining elements of Old-School Funk, Hip Hop, Mod Rock, Psychedelic & Northern Soul. The 8-piece line-up led by guitarist Lance Ferguson and featuring the power-house vocals of Kylie Auldist are renowned for their blistering, high energy live sets which have kept people dancing all the way from Byron Bay to Bratislava. Their four studio albums and one live album for U.K label Tru Thoughts have earned them a place in the very upper echelon of the worldwide contemporary Funk & Soul scene.
http://www.facebook.com/thebamboos
http://www.myspace.com/thebamboos
TICON (Sweeden / Iboga Records)
The Ticon grooves comes from Filip Mårdberg and Fredrik Gilenhol. The story of their musical involvement dates long back as they in 1991 found the mutual interest for underground dance music and became friends. It didn`t take long before they both started to dream about making this music themselves and with an Amiga 500 they were on the go....Many moons later and the boys have released 5 albums, over 14 EPs and have been included in countless compilations. Their unique style crosses the lines between trance, psy, progressive and crossover excursions into clubbier sounds.
http://soundcloud.com/ticon
http://www.facebook.com/ticonmusic
http://www.myspace.com/ticonmusic
WAX TAILOR (Wagram, France)
Wax Tailor is the working pseudonym of French hip hop producer, Jean-Christophe Le Saoût. Born in 1975 in Vernon, Eure, Le Saoût has been involved in the French music scene from the early 90s. His first album ‘Tales of the Forgotten Melodies’ drew comparisons to the likes of RJD2, Portishead and DJ Shadow, while his second ‘Hope & Sorrow’ (80,000 sold worldwide) landed him nominations at the prestigious Victoires de la Musiques and US Indie Awards. Wax Tailor is coming off a year which saw him tour relentlessly (over 200 concerts) and score the title track for the movie ‘Paris’ by Cedric Klapisch.
http://soundcloud.com/waxtailor
http://www.facebook.com/thewaxtailor
http://www.myspace.com/waxtailor
TIJUANA CARTEL (QLD)
hey hail from the Gold Coast, but Tijuana Cartel have built a firm reputation for beats that span the globe. Multi-layered grooves, touches of slide and flamenco guitar, trumpet, Vocals and Afro Cuban Percussion mixed with some hardened electronica – it’s a combo that’s intriguing, energetic and utterly delicious! Constant touring here and abroad and an enduring love affair with live gigs, give these guys a very raw and electric energy.
THE RED EYES (Melb, Live Reggae Dub extravaganza)
The Red Eyes, “Melbourne’s own Reggae Superstars”, have firmly established their position as one of Australia’s leading original Dub/Reggae acts. Known for their explosive live shows, the 7-piece combines masterful beats and shake the house dub rhythms with heartfelt lyrics that offer a unique antipodean spin on the broad Reggae genre. The band is led on stage by enigmatic front man El Witeri who draws on his Maori heritage for inspiration.
Their recently released 2nd studio album Red Army received critical acclaim including a nomination for Best Blues & Roots Album (2010 Australian Independent Record Label Awards) and Album of the Week (PBS FM & Radio Australia
http://www.myspace.com/themightyredeyes
And more announcements to come soon!!!
With it comes Shine On 2011: a festival of music, arts, camping, dancing and more. A wide selection of sounds and culture from across the globe and across the country join together in the Australian countryside to celebrate the onset of summer!
A unique mix of bands, dj and live dance acts provide a soundtrack ranging from roots & reggae to hip-hop and glitch, folk thru to progressive, tech-house and more!
Experience a weekend of arts and culture as an inspiration and reflection of our global community. Three stages of programmed music performance - bands, djs, live electronica, arts installations, markets and an array of strange and wonderful performances
Shine on 2010 was a memorable experience for all involved, the most extreme of conditions was met with the most extreme determination to party ever witnessed at a festival dealing with torrential conditions!
A new site 2 hours from Melbourne will ensure that Shine On 2011 will be ready for a seriously fun weekend.
A LIMITED AMOUNT OF $99.00 + BF EARLY BIRD TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY 26/08/2011 !!!
So....without further ado here is our first round of artist announcements, over the next few weeks we will be releasing many more exciting acts and djs from abroad and from home, keep your eyes and ears peeled for some exciting news!
ALEX KID (France / F Comm / Rekkids)
From roots in early nineties Parisian rave culture, this multi instrumentalist, composer, remix artist, DJ and sound engineer has set on a formidable trajectory since Laurent Garnier invited him to put out his debut single, ‘Playground’, in 1997.
Alongside definitive producers like St.Germain and Mr.Oizo, Alexkid spent many years as a flagship artist for Garnier’s F Communications label, playing a pivotal role in sculpting the profile of French electronic music both at home and abroad while developing his own inimitable identity.
With a collaboration with Berlin minimal troupe M.A.N.D.Y in the works, latest releases and remixes on Rekids, Cadenza, Cabin Fever and NRK, forthcoming releases planned on labels such as Jimpster's Freerange, combined to his multiple tours and dates, Alex takes no rest... « Sleep is for the weak... »
http://soundcloud.com/alexkid/alexkid-w ... april-2010
http://www.myspace.com/djalexkid
ANTIX / FIORD (NZ / Iboga)
Brothers, studio partners and seasoned producers whose achievements to date encompass 4 albums, a fruitful international touring career and an array of heavyweight productions spread across their three monikers Antix, Fiord and Triangle.
Hailing from New Zealand with a musical background rich with influences from Ritchie Hawtin to Rhythm and Sound, Barton and Hayden have such a plethora of inspiration.
It is indisputable that the quality of their music simply demands your attention. On their musical quest they continue to push new boundaries, mesmerizing audiences worldwide.
D-NOX (Germany / Sprout Music, Electribe)
This guy is German. He really is, trust me! Looking at his tour calendar, you wouldn`t know it. Because D-Nox spends more time abroad, captivating huge crowds worldwide with his genre defying sets between Techno, Electro and Progressive House, than in his motherland.
About 95 percent of the time he is busy somewhere between Mexico, Israel, China, Australia, Russia, Japan or God knows where. Often playing in front of 20,000 or more party-goons at the most renowned venues. Has this man forgotten about his roots, neglected his heritage? Certainly not, but D-Nox is simply one of the top Export-Acts of his own country.
http://soundcloud.com/d-nox
http://www.myspace.com/djdnox
DIE VOGEL (Germany / Pampa Records)
Brass techno? Gypsy house? And gets played by sven vath? All things that are true about Die Vogel, one of Germans most peculiar producers du jour...Die Vögel (German for The Birds) is a collaborative project between Jakobus Siebels and Mense Reents. Jakobus is an innovative multi-instrumentalist who has previously recorded distinctive albums for Tomlab, Chicks On Speed Records, Karaoke Kalk; the no less talented Reents is a member of the groups Egoexpress, Die Goldenen Zitronen and Stella, and operates the Art Blakey Studios in Hamburg, where their first EP, "Blaue Moschee", on Pampa Records, was recorded.
DUNKELBUNT (Austria, Piranha)
dunkelbunt aka Ulf Lindemann surely counts among the most influential global beat troubadours of the early 21st century. Not only is he known for his work as a composer, producer, DJ, radio editor and multi-instrumentalist, but also for his exquisit remixes of and cooperations with international artists such as Balkan Beat Box, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Boban Markovic Orkestar, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Watcha Clan, Harry Stoijka, 17Hippies and Waldeck, just to name a few.
http://soundcloud.com/dunkelbunt
http://www.facebook.com/monsieur.dunkelbunt
http://www.myspace.com/dunkelbunt
FRIVOLOUS (Canada / Berlin / Cadenza, Minibar)
Classifying the unusual character of Daniel Gardner is a challenge. His school-teachers all tried and failed and finally attributed his unconventional ways to a learning disability which was never formally diagnosed. Born and raised on a farm in isolated rural Canada, disassembling appliances and building strange gadgets were the only past-times that garnered young Gardner’s full attention until one semester a mysterious new course emerged into his stale and traditional school curriculum; Electronic Music Composition. Suddenly discovered, were honor roll grades, and a means to merge an imaginative young mind with over a decade of fiercely enforced classical piano training.
"Frivolous is the imaginary personification of my obsession with sound-design for both dancing and living alike." Manifesting in a multitude of performances and recorded works, my sound has been described as Jazz-infused minimal or experimental house. Now with more than 40 releases and over a dozen 12"s to his name, Frivolous has toured the globe playing an eclectic array of venues and festivals along the way.
http://soundcloud.com/frivolous
http://www.myspace.com/frivolouslive
HERMITUDE (Blue Mountains, Elefant Traks)
Hermitude formed in 2001 with the musical partnering of Blue Mountains lads Luke Dubs (Luke Dubber) and Elgusto (Angus Stuart). They’d performed in jazz and funk bands together since 1994 (Dubs was 16 and Elgusto was just 11) as well as in the live hip hop of Explanetary (featuring a younger Urthboy) ,who released the In On the Deal EP with Elefant Traks in 2001. Hermitude had established their reputation for brilliant studio productions with an engaging and innovative live show – incorporating a confident, almost effortless musicianship with a deft grasp of technology.
http://soundcloud.com/elefanttraks
http://www.facebook.com/elefanttraks
http://www.myspace.com/hermitude
OPIUO (Addictech)
Ok now, imagine if you will, a precisely blended concoction of tight irresistible grooves, chunk fueled bouncy beats, luscious brooding soundscapes, dollops of stomach morphing bass, and a bowl of scrumptious glitch. Welcome to the musical world of Opiuo. The highly sought after Opiuo sound is being included in DJ sets from some of the biggest names in the business, and featuring on high profile radio stations, including the infamous BBC Radio One (UK). He’s performed alongside the likes of MC Hammer, Bassnectar, FreQ Nasty, and Tipper. Toured North America and Australasia extensively, quite literally rocking dance floors in every corner of the globe.
http://soundcloud.com/opiuo
http://www.facebook.com/opiuo
http://www.myspace.com/opiuo
SPOONBILL (Omelette Records)
Spoonbill began, as is often the case with birds of play, in the bush. What started as a love of the drums progressed to percussion, and finally settled into a love of electronic production. Nowadays Spoonbill is a high flying eagle of the Australian electronic music scene, his label Omelette wave the flag for some of the most eclectic glitched out music known to modern man. Since the Spoon conception, he has played countless live shows across the world, from San Francisco’s Symbiosis to Nevada’s Burningman Festival, Berlins Fusion Festival, Glade festival in the UK and so on. He has performed in the USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spoonbill/121091294587355
http://www.myspace.com/spoonbillsound
THE BAMBOOS (Melbourne, Live 8 piece funk extravaganza)
The Bamboos are generally acknowledged as Australia’s greatest modern Funk & Soul band. Emerging from the ‘Deep Funk’ scene of the early 2000’s, The Bamboos have since forged a unique sound of their own, combining elements of Old-School Funk, Hip Hop, Mod Rock, Psychedelic & Northern Soul. The 8-piece line-up led by guitarist Lance Ferguson and featuring the power-house vocals of Kylie Auldist are renowned for their blistering, high energy live sets which have kept people dancing all the way from Byron Bay to Bratislava. Their four studio albums and one live album for U.K label Tru Thoughts have earned them a place in the very upper echelon of the worldwide contemporary Funk & Soul scene.
http://www.facebook.com/thebamboos
http://www.myspace.com/thebamboos
TICON (Sweeden / Iboga Records)
The Ticon grooves comes from Filip Mårdberg and Fredrik Gilenhol. The story of their musical involvement dates long back as they in 1991 found the mutual interest for underground dance music and became friends. It didn`t take long before they both started to dream about making this music themselves and with an Amiga 500 they were on the go....Many moons later and the boys have released 5 albums, over 14 EPs and have been included in countless compilations. Their unique style crosses the lines between trance, psy, progressive and crossover excursions into clubbier sounds.
http://soundcloud.com/ticon
http://www.facebook.com/ticonmusic
http://www.myspace.com/ticonmusic
WAX TAILOR (Wagram, France)
Wax Tailor is the working pseudonym of French hip hop producer, Jean-Christophe Le Saoût. Born in 1975 in Vernon, Eure, Le Saoût has been involved in the French music scene from the early 90s. His first album ‘Tales of the Forgotten Melodies’ drew comparisons to the likes of RJD2, Portishead and DJ Shadow, while his second ‘Hope & Sorrow’ (80,000 sold worldwide) landed him nominations at the prestigious Victoires de la Musiques and US Indie Awards. Wax Tailor is coming off a year which saw him tour relentlessly (over 200 concerts) and score the title track for the movie ‘Paris’ by Cedric Klapisch.
http://soundcloud.com/waxtailor
http://www.facebook.com/thewaxtailor
http://www.myspace.com/waxtailor
TIJUANA CARTEL (QLD)
hey hail from the Gold Coast, but Tijuana Cartel have built a firm reputation for beats that span the globe. Multi-layered grooves, touches of slide and flamenco guitar, trumpet, Vocals and Afro Cuban Percussion mixed with some hardened electronica – it’s a combo that’s intriguing, energetic and utterly delicious! Constant touring here and abroad and an enduring love affair with live gigs, give these guys a very raw and electric energy.
THE RED EYES (Melb, Live Reggae Dub extravaganza)
The Red Eyes, “Melbourne’s own Reggae Superstars”, have firmly established their position as one of Australia’s leading original Dub/Reggae acts. Known for their explosive live shows, the 7-piece combines masterful beats and shake the house dub rhythms with heartfelt lyrics that offer a unique antipodean spin on the broad Reggae genre. The band is led on stage by enigmatic front man El Witeri who draws on his Maori heritage for inspiration.
Their recently released 2nd studio album Red Army received critical acclaim including a nomination for Best Blues & Roots Album (2010 Australian Independent Record Label Awards) and Album of the Week (PBS FM & Radio Australia
http://www.myspace.com/themightyredeyes
And more announcements to come soon!!!