Ostara - a festival of fertility and growth celebrated on the Spring Equinox - the first day of Spring. On this day darkness and light are in balance. From this day onward, day will dominate the night and the Earth will explode with new life. Ostara is a celebration of this renewal and rebirth of nature and warming of the Earth.
Come along and join us for a full weekend of live music (dub reggae, blues n roots, live drum n bass, psychadelic rock and more), DJs (minimal, progressive, dubstep, drum n bass, trance, psybreaks and chilled beats).
Bands: Katt Beames, K Oscillate, Agency Dub Collective, Dub the Magic Dragon, Coastal Slipstream, El Moth & The Turbo Rads, The Agarical Garden (more to be announced).
DJs: DJ Deadlock (London, UK), Opiuo - LIVE, SunMonx - LIVE, Autonomech - LIVE (Zenon Records), Hyperception - LIVE, Interpulse - LIVE (Open Records), Kohra - LIVE, Tim Harvey (Rainbow Serpent Festival), Cow & Banana Show (Andy Can / Tony Loucas BIG:RED:BUS), Timmus - LIVE, Rhythmik - LIVE (Morning Monster Records), The Control Zeds - LIVE, Faeorin - LIVE, S&M Project - LIVE, Phoebe Kiddo, Minimum Chips, My Friend Samuel (more to be announced).
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ostara team involved in putting this event together and they are: Alastair O'Brien, Kal Pittaway, Darcy Faulkner, Kylie Bush, Louise Gilmore, Amy O'Brien & David Murton.
FESTIVAL TICKETS AVAILABLE @ $70 EACH VIA:
http://www.greentix.com.au
Capricorn-Leading Edge Records
154A Moorabool Street,
Geelong
Ministry of Style
348 Brunswick St
Fitzroy
Happy High Herbs
Shop 1,
186 Barkley St
St Kilda
Happy High Herbs
317 Smith St,
Collingwood
MIKE CALLANDER
http://www.myspace.com/mikecallander
What kind of DJ warms up for SuperMayer, John Aquaviva and Alex Smoke on the same weekend? Or before Lindstrom at a festival, before Marc Houle at a club gig, and then a closing set after Stephan Bodzin on the same night? This is the pivotal role played by Mike Callander in his beloved hometown of Melbourne.
Mike Callander's experience as a DJ is as diverse as one of his sets. With a unique and edgy sound that defies typical definition, and a versatile approach to mixing and programming that is equally suited to dancefloors and dinner parties, Mike is one of Melbourne's only DJs who might play to a house, techno or progressive dancefloor on any given night.
Mike has held long-standing residencies at some of Melbourne's most important clubbing institutions such as Sunny, Fokus, Nano, and currently at Poison Apple and Pretty Simple, but perhaps his most treasured residency was at Honkytonks, for which he also recorded a mix CD “The Last Dance" that made its way into record stores across Australia and as far away as Japan.
Mike's DJing has also earned accolades from countless touring international artists, with many labelling him one of Australia's finest - most notably Get Physical DJ T., who invited Mike to play in Berlin at his anniversary event to celebrate 20 years of DJing.
CONTINUUM LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/continuumsound
With influences ranging from Electro, Dub, Reggae, Minimal and Progressive genres, this group is truly a reflection of their name, and are continually striving for new and fresh production techniques and sounds. Continuum’s live show is an auditory and visual experience, seamlessly dissolving between organic minimal and industrial techno/electro sound scapes, bleeps, squeaks and stabs! With performances at some of Australia’s biggest festivals and parties including Earthdance, Rainbow Serpent, Cairns Winter Solstice, LAB, Maya Festival, Ostara Festival, Maitreya and more..
The Continuum boys have established themselves in the Australian dance music scene in their first year of playing live, alongside many of Australia’s best local and international acts, supporting the likes of D-nox, Mike Monday and Jamie Stevens (Infusion) to name just a few.. Continuum’s clean blend of funky, psychedelic, electro-tech sound is continuing to impress punters at home and abroad with recent release’s on Moonbeam’s Disoma records, Australia's own Vinyl Pusher records and Finnish based label Planetarium records.
Genuinely nice guys with a somewhat quirky sense of humour, they will be found just as much on the dance floor, as in front of it. The Continuum boys are quickly on the move and are ones to watch with a solid string of live performances and an eagerly anticipated debut album out soon.
EDITOR
http://www.myspace.com/editordubstep
Editor is a collaboration of Melbourne musicians DJ Soup and Richard Burns. The duo performs live original compositions using laptop computers, synthesisers, trumpet, percussion and various other instruments. Editor’s sound encompasses aspects of Dubstep, Dub, Minimal Electro, Reggae, Hip Hop and other broken beat styles. Individually, the duo have worked as professional musicians for around a decade with acts including Miso and The Red Eyes and have been collaborating on this project since the end of 2008. They immediately caught the ear of accomplished electronic music producer Spoonbill who was quick to offer support through his label Omelette Records.
Editor has recently emerged with their full length debut release Interview Techniques (Omelette/Amphead Music) drawing influence from artists as diverse as King Tubby, Miles Davis, Timbaland, RZA, Rusko, Tes La Rok and Flying Lotus to name a few. The overall result is a journey through the sonic spectrum with interweaving twists and turns tied together by richly textured channels of groove, ultra slick production and discerning musicianship throughout. “fresh, new, world class and Melbourne” – Inpress 8/7/2009
Aside from the countless hours of late in the studio the pair have been honing material for Interview Techniques at festivals, clubs and parties (including a foundation shaking show at Rainbow Serpent Festival) and recently launched their album with US Dubstep ambassador Joe Nice. Editor’s live show is further complemented with striking visuals referencing vintage video games, Japanese sci-fi, psychedelic animation, evolution and other peculiar oddities warped for sensory delight.
K-OSCILLATE (Melbourne, Australia)
http://www.myspace.com/koscillate
100%LIVE Beats/Bass/Innovation
K-Oscillate (K-O), the creative Melbourne based 3-piece evolving modern performance with their devastating LIVE shows and absolutely unprecedented song writing. Hailed for their infectious delivery of acoustic and electronic Beats, Synth-driven sound and enchanting vocal harmonies.
K-Oscillate have shared the Bill with the likes of Pendulum, AndyC&GQ, GrandMaster Flash, AdamF&Fresh, Regurgitator, Q-Bert, London Elektricity, Kosheen, High Contrast, PlumpDJs, D-Kay&StaminaMC, The Bird, Shpongle, Airbourne, Klute, Bliss’n’Eso, Hallucinogen, Endorphin, 28-Days and the list goes on.
Crowds can’t get enough of the K-O live experience and it is one to be seen to be believed. ..M-Vision’ is on board saturating the visuals and once the SUB BASS Ignites it is well and truly Show Time!!!
Come witness the manifestation of REAL, LIVE and HUMAN driven, technology enhanced EXPRESSION.
KEIR w PASE MC
http://www.myspace.com/djkeir
Firmly established as one of Australia’s leading Drum&Bass DJ’s, Keir burst onto the Melbourne scene in ‘01 with a fast paced and precise set of skills that has electrified dancefloors all across the country and seen him support many of the scene’s elite including Andy C, Pendulum, Goldie, DJ Friction, Roni Size, Fabio, Grooverider and many more.
Having been DJing for many years now, he’s firmly focussed on his studio productions, and his weekly radio show (alongside Joe Seven), Forward focus, which aims to provide an avenue for people seeking forward thinking beats.
With an incomparable passion and appreciation for the art of mixing and DJing, and somewhat of an obsession and addiction to the genre itself, your guaranteed a journey through a host of sounds in a smooth and seamless manner that will light up every dancefloor.
ABOUT PASE MC:
Pase MC has been at the forefront of Adelaide dnb for the past 6 years. In 2008 he supported local Adelaide DJ MPK at the Big Day Out boiler room preforming infront of 7,500 heads.
Pase supports local & international DJ's regularly, interstate and across SA and has MC'd for DJ's such as The Nextmen, High Contrast,Klute,Alix Perez, & A-Sides.
With MCing styles ranging from party vibes to long rolling flows, Pase is one diverse MC.
SUB-BASS SOUNDSYSTEM
Sub-Bass. The crew that brought you Melbourne's biggest Dubstep gig - Skream & Benga, are now bringing you a taste of bass in the bush at Ostara 09.
Sub-Bass started off as a backyard house party crew until things got too big and they moved into doing club nights, and free bush/warehouse party's. With a focus on local talent, Sub-Bass has always believed in throwing a good party that everyone can enjoy without attitude or rinsing out your pocket and bringing together Melbourne's growing Dubstep community.
Now the Sub-Bass crew are bringing their party to Ostara. Some of their finest residents, Baron Von Rotton, The Shredder & Deall team up with guests for a 3 hour party set to spin Drum&Bass & Dubstep, alongside visuals by Doug-Step, Monitor and Inxile and MC Harzee on the Mic
If you haven’t been to a Sub-Bass night before, this will be a great chance to come along and see what they're about.
THE SHREDDER
The Shredder has been bashing bush and warehouse parties in Perth Melbourne and Sydney since 2002. He has supported some of dubsteps big boys like Distance Skream Benga and Bassnectar. Keeping true to the original selecta’s the shredder will be sure to get you skanking across the dance floor.
DEALL
Deall represents New Zealand and New Grounds. In his Native Land he’s supported the scenes heaviest hitters such as Andy C, Friction and Bryan G to name a few. Now a Melbourne resident, Deall can be heard playing fresh Drum & Bass tunes and has a great party vibe.
BARON VON ROTTEN
Baron von rotton Melbourne’s own has been living music from a young age from playing in bands to now smashing out heavy bass sounds on the decks. With his name on the bills of some heavy weights like Dextrous ( the others ) Deekline Skool of thought and Reso. Baron von rotton will slam the speakers with some dirty rotton bass lines to melt your body.
FLIPPO
http://www.myspace.com/musicflippo
Pressing Issues (UK)
Formant Recordings (USA)
Flippo - bringing some epic bass-weight to the Ostara masses. With vinyl releases on Pressing Issues (UK) and Formant Recordings (USA) and international recognition from the likes of BBC Radio1 DJ Mary Anne Hobbs, Flippo has been a key player in putting Australia on the global map of what is undoubtedly the freshest underground dance scene on the globe today- Dubstep.
Only years ago a renegade faction of producers at the fringes of the London 2-step scene rebelled against the champagne and bling infected UK Garage to create a new darker sound from here Dubstep was born. Since appearing on the radar the sound has matured and diversified at an astonishing rate, cross polynating with sounds from jungle, reggae, techno, hiphop, metal, as well colourful doses of Arabic and Eastern flavours to boot. It was the revolution that provided a creative catalyst for stagnant broken bass scenes across the globe. This is not music that can be properly experienced on your home stereo - this is heavy soundsystem music. Truley physical sub-bass.
Flippo's take on the sound is also a cerebral one, blending organic sounds and digital experimentations into a more progressive package, while still maintaining the deep sub movement that gives the music its intense physicality.
AUSTIN BUSCH & THE GOOD REASONS
http://www.myspace.com/austinsite
Austin Busch & The Good Reasons are a Melbourne based soul groove and blues inspired band. Over the years they have established themselves as a captivating and energetic live performance winning fans at many of the country's major music festivals. Already in their few years on the scene Austin and the lads have supported artists such as Jon Cleary (New Orleans), Bob Brozman (USA) and Australia's favourite Jeff Lang.
What they create together is an exciting and infectious blend of Soul groove's and slamming Rhythm & Blues.
Austin and "The Good Reasons" have just released a new cd "Blow The Fuse"
This 5 track cd is a taste of things to come as they prepare to record their debut album in the coming months.
Dallas Frasca - “With a musical gift that can be compared to the late Jeff Buckley and a purity only he owns. One day the world will know Melbourne’s best kept secret and for me, that is Austin.”
Sarah Howells, Triple J - “This guy is amazing - such a gorgeous jazz voice and a fantastic performer - he's gonna be huge!"
AGENCY DUB COLLECTIVE
http://www.myspace.com/agencydubcollective
Agency Dub Collective are a live 6-piece band from Melbourne, who play original dub, roots reggae and dancehall music, infused with a revolutionary spirit and grass roots politics. With a history dating back to the turn of the millenium, they can be counted among the true pioneers of live dub and dancehall music in Australia.
Their music ranges from poignant downbeat dub and roots styles to lively dancehall and stepper vibes. A heavyweight rhythm section of drums, bass and percussion lay down a foundation of very dance-oriented grooves layered with echo-drenched guitar, keys, synths, samples and melodica. Sometimes chilled-out, beautiful and classic, at other times rugged and futuristic, Agency Dub are constantly evolving, exploring and innovating at the outer relams of dub.
With their passionate and articulate frontman 3oB at the helm, they deliver a variegated homogeneity of vocal stylings, ranging from sweet reggae falsetto to rowdy rap and ragga. Seeking to reflect the interconnectedness of all things, the lyrics connect personal and global themes and express a vision of humanity beyond the current capitalist paradigm.
DUB THE MAGIC DRAGON
http://www.myspace.com/dubthemagicdragon
Dub the Magic Dragon are a combination of Eastern and Western music with a multicultural lineup that creates an orgasmic listening experience. The focal point of Sitar leads the tantric sound of Dub/DrumnBass to produce a moveable, hypnotic and sexy sound!
Since the bands creation only a few short years ago, the Melbourne 4 piece has grown into a groove machine described as “The best drum and bass going down but all played on live instruments!”
Dave Beynon from PBS; “This is really, really good stuff! You should check it out!”
Currently Dub the Magic Dragon have almost completed a 4 track EP for release globally through
Vinyl Pusher Records. To be followed up with an album this summer.
Always popular at festivals, Dub the Magic Dragon are proud to play at this years Ostara!
EL MOTH & THE TURBO RADS
http://www.myspace.com/elmothandtheturborads
El Moth & The Turbo Rads were spawned in early '08 after many late night/early morning jams in lounge rooms, sheds, bedrooms, backyards, alley ways, warehouses, rooftops, parks and wherever else they could find a power source and an appreciative audience.
Fast forward to '09, and not a lot has changed, except perhaps a greater understanding of where the boys are coming from, and few more angry neighbours. After playing various gigs at parties throughout the inner northern suburbs, the buzz has heightened, the word has spread, and the band have landed gigs at venues and festivals throughout the state. El Moth & The Turbo Rads will be unleashing their punk-funk reggae party once again at Ostara, and are glad to have been welcomed back.
LUBDUB
http://www.myspace.com/lubdubdub
It began with two inspired friends brought together through an intense love of music and a belief in its ability to connect and heal. Lubdub share a vision of unity, bringing people together to create and share in the vibrations of Peace, Harmony, Self expression and Love through Music and Dance.
Lubdub have been cooking away in the Lublab since mid 2007… Crafting, creating and cutting electro-acoustic delights, refining a unique and incredibly flexible live setup that allows the music to spontaneously lead both the musicians and you alike along an intriguing sonic journey trekking through the deserts of Dub/Reggae, the wilderness of Downtempo Psy and the wide oceans of World Music…
Lubdub’s live shows are what truly set them apart from other electronic acts; live guitars, flutes, keys, chant & percussion bring to life their already vivid compositions. Carefully woven & incredibly deep arrangements that continuously evolve, a blending of the organic & electronic, a merging of traditional & modern, a balance of intuition & intention, a synching of left & right hemispheres…
At the core of the group lie two very dedicated & talented musicians:
Fred Woller (Production, Keys, Computers & Audio Wizardry)
Yuval Shalit (Production, Guitars, Keys, Flute, Chant, Percussion)
Both have firmly planted themselves in Melbourne’s flourishing live music scene, Yuval having spent the last 5 years as the main man behind the sound of some of Melbourne’s premier live music venues, and Fred through his involvement with the very successful live DnB & Dub outfit K-Oscillate.
Lubdub have quickly generated momentum following a sneak peek show @ Matreiya Festival early 2008. Since then they’ve headlined both Ostara & Peyo festivals and packed out several Melbourne metro shows; 2009 sees the release of Lubdub’s breakthrough self titled debut album
WHITE MINUS RED
http://www.myspace.com/whiteminusredand
http://www.mp3.com.au/WhiteMinusRed
White Minus Red is an evolving abstraction characterised by liberally sprinkled beats, warm bass, smoky vocals, sweeping delays and electronic manipulations. The central nucleus of the band is the union of members; Leigh Hegg [on live kit, and Ableton powered technology], Peter Treleaven [ holding down the bottom end on bass, double bassand electronic bass ] and Sarah McDonald [ on vocals, guitar, pen +notebook, flute, melodica, laptop, Maschine and various toys ]
The unit cover a wide range of terrain while having a distinctivesound, and have influences ranging from triphop, illbient, IDM dubstep to jazz, exotica and bands like Do Make Say Think and Radiohead-sometimes getting the dancefloor moving; sometimes creating lush, intimate beatscapes.
White Minus Red have played at numerous festivals, including FallsFestival, Folk, Rhythm and Life, Renaissance Festival, The SustainableLiving Festival, and widely throughout Melbourne, at such venues asThe Evelyn Hotel, Northcote Social Club, Bar Open, The Espy, WesleyAnne, 303.The trio are in production for their debut release, so keep yours earsto the ground.
SHERPA SHERPA
http://www.myspace.com/sixty80
Sherpa Sherpa take the Big Bang approach to making music. From the outset the band knew that in order to make the most challenging, creative music they could, then each player’s styles, influences and attitude should be thrown into the pot, rather than promote a single viewpoint. This demands time and patience but early results leave no doubt that it is all worth it. With a mix of ambient instrumental, twisted standards and psychedelic rock energy, Sherpa Sherpa have the ability to turn on the most diverse audience.
Sherpa Sherpa arrived on the scene in early 2008 and made an immediate impression on audiences in their hometown of Geelong, and it wasn’t long before they were stealing the show as supports for My Disco, Ten East (USA) and The Meanies. As Geelong increasingly becomes a haven for insincere fashion rock, Sherpa Sherpa have become the go-to band when there’s a need something intense, original and genuinely exciting.
The last year has been particularly exciting for the band, having been asked to play a diverse range of shows, with bands of all shapes and sizes. Local press has been especially excited about the band as well, all off the strength of their live performances to date.
With a reputation for immersive live performances and with the atmosphere their music creates, there is no better stage for Sherpa Sherpa than the Ostara Festival.
ALLAN CAMPBELL BAND
http://www.myspace.com/allancampbell
A detachable robot with a very loud sword. And not as lions, but more like tigers. With the ability to throw music around like a hammer at a hammer throw..Like a large, butch lady who can throw some weight! 3 meat and veg!!! Not the other way around! A chameleon formed out of dirt in Geelong 2003 and since. Where's the corn Kernal? Where's your hanky Cheif? Come and watch us eat.
Sound like: 3-piece saucepan set rock submerged in the sludge of a backyard swimming pool used as a crock enclosure. With butter in a freezer that is unplugged in the arctic ocean during summer on a pole which rises two meters from the waters surface..mov but only on thursday.
DJ DEADLOCK (London, UK)
http://www.myspace.com/djdeadlock
Hailing from North London, DJ Deadlock cut his teeth on the Squat Party scene in and around the capital. Deadlock was a regular floor-filler with Negusa Negast, Kingbeat, Dekked, Iffe Sound System, Acme Soundz and the legendary Unsound System.
In early 2002 Deadlock was the runner-up in the ATM/Trouble On Vinyl 'Wanna be the best Competition' and began to venture outside the capital playing big nights in Brighton's C2 (UK), Ocean Rooms, Pressure Point and Funky Buddah. He has also featured at the Lakota in Bristol.
Deadlock continues to play further afield with recent gigs as far flung as Switzerland, Poland, France and Italy. Deadlock held down a residency at Killa Kella's SplitKingdom at Herbal UK and has also been resident with Unsound for many years. You can catch Deadlock live throughout Europe playing with the likes of Grooverider, Andy C and Nicky Blackmarket.
At Ostara Festival this year, DJ Deadlock will be taking you on a journey of mechanical madness mixing up thumping beats with gut wrenching basslines to create the ultimate dancefloor soundtrack. The London born DJ whose been spinning drum & bass all over the globe now comes
to Australia with a arsenal of spine-cracking heavy bassline better known as DUBSTEP!
http://www.myspace.com/themolluskband
http://www.omelette.net.au/artist/the_mollusk
The Mollusk AKA Shane Vigo was formed in 2001, and after several releases went back to the studio to re-develop and expand his unique sound. The Mollusk strayed away from the more ambient style of electronic music and started to experiment with a glitchy upbeat dance vibe, taking inspiration from 70's Funk, Disco, Electro, dub-step and just about everything else! In more recent years The Mollusk has been churning out funky, dynamic, animated beats at such party's as Renaissance, Rainbow, Winter Solstice and much more.
The Mollusk's idiosyncratic sound will have you questioning where reality ends and the land of milk and honey begins, he's formula of bringing together ageless classic sounds with a glitchy, fat, sloppy mid range and rolling bass has the crowd twirling, playing spinning and toppling over.
Right now the Mollusk is enjoying a national tour around OZ whilst working hard in the studio and preparing to releases an album in late 2009.
OPIUO - LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/opiuo
FREE EP @ opiuo.bandcamp.com
Imagine a precisely blended concoction of tight irresistible grooves, chunk fueled bouncy beats, luscious brooding soundscapes, and a bowl of scrumptious glitch. Welcome to the musical world of Opiuo.
A self confessed music addict with a light hearted approach to life and art. Opiuo is at his best whilst hiding from the world, creating fun fueled music. Influences coming from everything, from life changing experiences, to mere cups of tea. Incorporating sounds as varied as jazz, reggae, funk, rock, psychedelia, and down right chunky goodness.
Originally from New Zealand, he now resides in Melbourne, where he has built an international reputation for his party fueling creations, and has been invited to play LIVE at major festivals and clubs all over Australasia.
His music, now highly sought after, is rocking dance floors throughout the globe. With a multitude of releases on American, European, and Australian labels about to drop.
Stand up, shake down, and get ready for a right ol stomp.
CIRCUIT BENT
http://www.myspace.com/circuitbentobox
Eli and Jesse were manufactured inside the bowels of a top secret laboratory for the purpose of being super soldiers hell bent on world domination. After the mad scientists realized the true nature of the monsters they had created they tried to destroy the foul creatures they had spawned but were overwhelmed by the sonic insanity and bled to death from their ears. To this day the location of Eli and Jess is unknown, but their presence on the internet is evidence that the world is still not safe from the global menace lurking around the corner.
T D SHAGGA (SOMATICA)
http://www.myspace.com/tdshagga
T.D.SHAGGA: Through his psychotic Somatica events, Darren Whyte has been a key player in cultivating Melbourne's underground psychedelic scene and has been a fixture in the Melbourne dj community for the past eight years, during which time he has proven himself as one of the more adaptable and original DJs around. Dirty breaks maestro, Old Skool FUNK aficionado and a miriad of other pigeon holeing styles. To experience Shaggas' sets is to explore the realm of psychedelic and funky sound waves.
With early exposure playing for crews such as Earthcore & Peak, Shagga quickly found his niche in the Melbourne scene, and has appeared numerous times at all the major festivals around Australia, such as Rainbow Serpent Festival, Bushweek, Cairns Winter Solstice, Earth FreQ, Tribeadelic, Superfreak & Freakreation, Audiogasm, Royal Doof & Maitreya as well as countless other gigs around Melbourne & Victoria.
T.D. Shagga has played support to International heavyweights the calibre of Shift, Artifakt, Monster Zoku Onsomb, Nam Shub of Enki, Krumelur, Antix, Infected Mushroom, Jahbo, Zen lemonade, Atmos, Logic Bomb, Reefer Decree, Loopus In Fabula, Rashka, Matt Boom, Flying Lotus ....
SUN:MONX - LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/sunmonx
sun:monx is a Melbourne based collaborative project between producers OPIUO and ALBINO. Originally from New Zealand and Mexico respectively. Meeting early 2008, an instant bond to combine their unique ideas, influences and rhythmic vibrations to create live electronica was born.
Both being music lovers, and accomplished producers in their own right. With their more up-tempo creations being played and released throughout many corners of the globe.
Addicted to all shapes and forms of melody, beats, and harmony, together sun:monx take you on a live hybrid exploration into new realms of downbeat, dub, progressive beats, and all things electronica.
In only their first year on the Australasian music scene, sun:monx have been invited to play at many of the major australian outdoor festivals, including rainbow serpent + cairns winter solstice, and are about to embark on a full length studio album...
Keep your ears warm. Rigiti!
AUTONOMECH - LIVE (Zenon Records)
http://www.myspace.com/autonomechzenon
One of Zenons most talented and original artists, Autonomech has spent the past few years developing his own unique approach to Psychedelic music. While staying completely on par with the classic Zenon sound, his music is also somewhat more of a spacious sound collage of organic fx and creative synthesis. Currently Autonomech is producing his debut album which is virtually unheard by human ears at this stage, and is set to be yet another brilliant Zenon release.
INTERPULSE - LIVE (OPEN RECORDS)
http://www.myspace.com/interpulse
Based in Melbourne, Richard Hinkson, Interpulse, has been composing and performing music for over 20 years, and producing electronica for over 15 years. Also known for his 8 years with very successful live tribal trance duo Mantrix, Richie has played at nearly every major Australian outdoor festival including 9 years at Rainbow Serpent, 7 years at Earthdance, 4 years at Tribeadelic, 3 years at Maitreya, 3 years at Phonoscope, 3 years at Winter/Summer Solstice, 2 years at Akasha, 3 years at Spiral Harmonics, 2 years at Tranceplant, 2 years at Exodus, Outback Eclipse, Audiogasm, Earth Freq, Nagambie 2000, Woodford, Melbourne Fringe, and more.
Together with his studio partner Ben, they produced 6 albums on various labels including Sub, Psy-Harmonics, before the completion of their partnership in 2007 – paving the way for Richie’s solo project Interpulse to take formation.
The fresh sound is focused on uplifting journeys through deep progressive music, combining melodic atmospheres with driving techno basslines and layered tribal percussions - all wound together with a distinct Australian outdoor festival vibe and strong dancefloor focus. 2008 saw Interpulse embark on a successful Japanese tour which coincided with the first Interpulse release, "Transcender", a digital EP released through Open Records with one of the tracks, Open Channel hitting the top 10 on the Psy-Trance charts.
The next release was an Ace Ventura remix, Presence, which he wrote with with Shadow Fx and was released on Reboot, the Ace Ventura Remixes album through Iboga Records. Richie will release another digital EP through Sub Label and he is currently working on the first Interpulse album which will be released through Open Records in late 2008 / early 2009.
HYPERCEPTION LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/hyperception
http://www.magnetic-pulse.net
"Hyperception" is Dustin Bint (Mr Peculiar) and Minja Thomas (Auricle) from Melbourne, Australia. They formed in 2004 and have been collaborating on a number of projects including computer generated art, visual animation and above all mainly focusing their energies towards psychedelic music production.
Dustin has been writing music since 1989 and has released tracks on a multitude of compilations from various labels worldwide and released 4 albums to date as "Mr Peculiar". Minja has been involved in psychedelic trance since 2000 and has played both internationally and Australia wide.
Their combined talents have created a unique sound and style best described as energetic, melodic, fullon morning psytrance perfectly suited to the atmosphere of outdoor festivals. The pair have toured through Asia, Europe and the US and are also currently nearing the completion of their debut album.
THE CONTROL ZEDS - LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/thecontrolzeds
Most well known for his involvement in Voice of Cod with Colin OOOD, whose two studio albums combined great hooks and phat funky beats and gave rise to a hectic international touring schedule, Andrew also compiled CDs and worked tirelessly behind the scenes for Organic Records as A&R.
Andrew also hosted Web Radio shows on top flight address http://www.pirate-radio.org with DJs such as Shane Gobi(Alchemy), & Aphid Moon(AMD/Nano), plus released tunes under the guises of Zuloop & MrBiscuit.
Now having returned to Australia, Andrew has been playing some final gigs as Voice of Cod including dates at Earthcore and Rainbow Serpent 2008/09. He is about to unleash his new solo project on the world, The Control Zeds, with an EP on new label highly Evolved Music to be released in August 2009. The Control Zeds are set to tour with a new live show…
PLAYER ONE (DOOFLEX RECORDS)
Player One is Dwayne Banham, 26yrs old from Cairns, Far-North Queensland, Australia. Dwayne's involvement dj`ing and organising outdoor events began in 2002, after being majorly inspired by Cairns' notorious underground scene & the greater Australian outdoor festival circuit. Now based in Melbourne (VIC), he is focused on his own production aswell as dj'ing. With a wide-spread reputation for being fully committed, dedicated and devoted to his music-driven lifestyle, 2006 saw him welcomed into the Israeli based Dooflex Records family as label dj for Australia. Week after week he can be seen stealthly navigating wherever he goes,doing his best to awaken those who need awakening ......
COW & BANANA SHOW (THE BIG:RED:BUS)
http://www.thebigredbus.net
Some people just don't take life too seriously!
Take for instance Tony Loucas and Andy Simpson (andycan) who prefer to mix it up disguised as a cow and a banana. It's not that they don't take their music seriously - quite the opposite in fact. And they take the environment pretty seriously too.
They are two of the founding members of the BIG:RED:BUS stages and parties, where the use of sustainable alternative energy is always used not only to run the sound and lighting equipment but also to power the bus herself too. You may have been to one of their monthly parties at myAeon in Brunswick where laid back partying to sweet tunes is what it's all about.
Veterans of many years of festivals such as Earthcore, Rainbow Serpent, Akasha, Freedom, EC in the Park, Maya Project, Sustainable Living Festival and many others, they know it's more about having the maximum amount of fun without costing the Earth.
So expect a bombardment of the senses and a smile to appear on your face when the banana and cow hit the stage - a mix of tribal rumblings, progressive layers and psychedelic trance madness to keep those feet (and udders) moving.
No fruit or farm animals are mistreated or injured during their show - usually!
OVERUNIT
Overunit produces a broad range of styles moving through a unique sounding space with ambient evolving soundscapes, into minimal and Shulman influenced dub and dark progressive.
Overunit has a strong technical emphasis on his work. He spends as much time producing as he does programing his own custom interfaces for live performances. His interfaces give him an edge in being able to interact with his music in a very visual and unique way.
Expect Overunit to also feature his experiments in overunity free energy devices in front of his set!
Influences include Gui Boratto, James Holden, Tipper, Minilogue, Shulman, Shpongle, Pig & Dan, Vibrasphere, Chris Fortier, and Anthony Pappa.
TIM HARVEY (RAINBOW SERPENT FESTIVAL)
http://www.myspace.com/timjharvey
Tim’s sets represents everything fun, funky and driving in electronic music. His precise mixing and remarkable track selection never fails to get a dancefloor moving. He is a favourite on dancefloors where his down to earth and warm nature shines through his music and connects with each individual on the floor. There are always smiles when Tim is playing!
Juggling other commitments, he spends as much time as possible in the studio (not enough) where he tries to hammer out at least a few tracks each year to satisfy his creative yearnings.
Tim has been a long term fixture at some of Australia’s most well-respected electronic music festivals including Rainbow Serpent Festival, Tribeadelic Gatherings and can also be found playing around the various Melbourne clubs and smaller outdoor festivals.
Internationally he’s played across Europe and South East Asia, an experience he enjoyed so much he is planning on spending more time over the next few years indulging his itchy feet and travel fantasies.
These days Tim’s still actively ‘out there’ as a DJ and working behind the scenes on the successful Rainbow Serpent Festival each year. He is still having the time of his life and is loving the recent resurgence in good interesting and fresh tunes.
RHYTHMIK - LIVE (MORNING MONSTER RECORDS)
http://www.myspace.com/rhythmik24
Rhythmik is the sound project of Michael Scarlett, a 25 year old from a cosy little house in Northcote.
With 10 years exposure to electronic sounds, he has developed a very particular ear for what he likes, and will always follow this over trends, formulas or what his Mum says is kicking.
His shows involve live drum machine and synth work, and cross a range of styles, emotions and tempos, quite often within the one track!
The sounds are grunty, funky, melodic, bouncy, quirky and sexual....... oh so sexual.
If you are a bit sick of the same old and want something different, come check out Rhythmik for a funked up fun boogie!
NACHOES
Nachoes is the embodiment of the extreme tortillatarian nachoist movement.
The movement began when he was the tender & impressionable age of 12, when he was first exposed to a variety of styles of electronic music. The movement continued & found the psytrance scene in '99 which he has been involved with ever since.
Djing for over 5 years now, Nachoes has had the pleasure of working with such crews as; Psychotic Episode, Psyevolutions, Mutagen, 3rd Ear, DXM, Dark River, Looney Logic, Mushroom Madness, Unity Vibration, Sonic Circus, Lyserjunks & Silent Partner, Shapeshifters (NSW) & now the Ostara Community (thankyou very much).
Nachoes has also had the pleasure of playing alongside international artists such as: Chromatone USA, Headroom SA, Khopat POR, Cosmo SLO, Highko GER, Raz ISR, Luke Psywalker AUS.
Nachoes can come in a variety of flavours; they can be sweet or salty, hot & spicy or hot or spicy, they can be crunchy & messy, they can some with lots of salsa & sour cream & can even be topped off with quacamole... but rest assured they are never boring!
FAEORIN - LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/faeorin
Faeorin - the coming together of the two ends of the earth. Javier Ponce Alvarez (aka Chwen) is a Mexican DJ and sound engineer who is well known for magical, mind-blowing psytrance and progressive sets. His partner, Jess Stafford has grown up playing a swath of different instruments and reveling in jazz, rock, folk, blues, pop, world music and any other strange acoustic sounds that tickle her fancy. They met and fell madly in love in Mexico in 2006 and in 2008 created their project Faeorin to encompass both their firm belief in the magical and the surreal, and their love of music in all its multifaceted brilliance. Since their live debut at Ostara Festival in September 2008, Faeorin have had fantastic support from the Australian electronic music scene with bookings for Ostara’s Sa Ta Nama I and II, Spiral Harmonics Festival, Renaissance Festival, Mutagen’s Diaspora II and Interview’s Color of Sound just to name a few. They have an upcoming release on the Uxmal Records compilation “Mexican Progressions 2” which will be released in July/August 2009 and are currently working on several remixes to be released later on in the year. Faeorin is a jazz-inspired hybrid progressive act. It's cinematic and spiritual, dreamy and mystical and definitely psychedelic. It is their gift to all who care to listen...
BRAULIO
Since an early age Braulio displayed a prodigious interest in music, beginning music classes at a very young age. At the age of seventeen he started his career as a bedroom DJ, practicing quite often and playing in home made Mexican doof parties in his home city of Monterrey, Mexico. By 2007, Braulio was a resident DJ at Café Iguana a massive trance club that opened the door to his professional career as a DJ.
Throughout 2007, Braulio matured as a DJ, refining his tastes and technique, and began sharing the stage with major artists from the international trance scene such as: Day Din, Tron, Odiseo, Trancemission, Delysid, Psypsiq Jicuri and many more. In 2008, Braulio decided to expand his horizons and moved half-way around the planet to set down roots in Melbourne, Australia.
Out in the dust of the dance floor Braulio keeps you grooving with a mixture of beats that flow from sweet glitchy melodies to deep and driving psy-progressive beats. In the short time he has been in Australia Braulio has played with respected party crews such as ‘DXM’ and ‘Hope Street Arts Collective’. Currently, Braulio is dividing his time between producing deep, funky progressive trance and DJing at various events around Victoria.
S&M PROJECT - LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/smprojectmusic
S & M Project is Marty and Daniel long time friends, with years of experience writing and performing music in various bands they aquired the taste for electronic music.
Since 2006 the boys have been using the Korg ESX-EMX anologue production range with a more hands on approach to both performing and writting, they have been creating a unique experince for the listener usually travelling through a range of genres with an undenyable funky psychedelic influence throughout.Using hard solid bass lines, quirky fun melodies and more minimal influenced sound effects. With an ever evolving live act, you're guaranteed to get your feet stomping, booty shaking as you rock out on the dancefloor.
DANNI B
http://www.myspace.com/danni_b_tickled
With a lifelong passion for the dance floor and electronic music, Danni B has risen to become one of Melbourne’s fast-rising female DJs.
As a hobbyist spinning tunes in the bedroom from 2003, she first made the transition from the floor to the club decks in 2005 and, after realising that the best way to get a regular gig was to host a night, Danni envisioned ‘Tickled Pink’ - conceived from the fact there was space in the scene for a female DJ night - now one of Melbourne’s highly successful monthly events.
With influences ranging from electro-fuelled textures of Tiefschwarz, to the Techno minded Vitalic, Stephan Bodzin and Thomas Schumacher and pocketed inspiration from the likes of Sasha, Digweed and James Holden, Danni’s sets are never put down to one sound. There’s always room for a mixture of records, which has helped secure residencies and rotations including Pretty Simple @ Ffour, Cairns Winter Solstice Festival, Spunk, Slap @ Lounge, Sunny, Darkbeat, Instinct, Push, Mish Mash, Room680 and onesixone. Danni has also been fortunate enough to play alongside some of her heroes in Christian Smith, Jona, Tiefschwarz, Steve Porter, Yuksek, Paolo Mojo, Hernan Cattaneo and more.
Danni also collaborates with other major promoters, helping her successfully promote not only her institution, but those of others as well, culminating with a cross-promotion for the ‘Roomember’ reunion & Darkbeat parties.
With enthusiasm, a musical breadth close to complete and a presence behind the decks many aspire to, Danni B is one to watch over the many years to come.
OBLIQUE INDUSTRIES
http://www.myspace.com/obliqueindustries
>>>oblique_industries was formed by talented musician/composer Ryan Schofield in 2001. Always an act to watch, >>>oblique_industries’ combination of organic instruments including percussion, voice and cello with electronic synths, samplers and drum machines, together with an electric onstage energy, sees his performances create a unique fusion of sound and visual style.
Incorporating everything from minimal to electro, tech and progressive sounds all the way through to chill beats and dub into his live and DJ sets, >>>oblique_industries has crafted a sound as much to tantalize the mind as the body, exploring the contrasts between light and dark, loud and soft, BIG and small… whilst delving deep into the spaces in between.
D-REKTIONAL
http://www.myspace.com/drektional
Creating different styles including ambient atmospherics, downbeat basswise dub melodic breaks dirty electro kaoss, minimal techno with a Psychedelic edge.
d-Rektional is Derek Shiel, Producer, Composer, DJ, Vibe technician. Exploring sonic dimensions, manipulating sound while aurally enhancing the environment of the listener. Sharing music is a key element at the same time d-Rektional is focused on taking the listener on an uplifting journey with pleasurable perceptions.
Stay tuned for random tracks from the d-Rektional studio... all feedback welcome.
FREDEX
With his own unique style of four-on-the-floor bum movers, FredEx is currently exploring his way through the sounds of Deep Minimal & Melodic Techno, blending influences from a myriad of other electronic styles such as early Psy-trance & Progressive Psy, Tech House, Breaks and Dub. Ever evolving and never abrasive, the intricacy of the music draws the listener in, immersing them in a world of bubbles, bells, white noise and wobbles…
Having planted his feet in Melbourne’s burgeoning live electronica scene very early on, playing solo live Drum and Bass shows to packed Fractured gigs at the old Seven nightclub all the way back in 2002, FredEx has been in the game for a long time. His parents made the mistake of presenting him with a catalogue of electronic music equipment along with the guitar they bought him for his 15th birthday, a matter of months later he put the guitar aside and bought his first synth, soon followed by an Atari computer and a basic sampler - he’s never looked back…
Most of FredEx’s musical successes to date have come about as a result of collaborations with other talented musicians, most notably his core role in the still active Live Drum & Bass outfit K-Oscillate. Having performed well over 300 shows nation wide with them over the 2002-2006 periods, his focus shifted towards his current live Psy-Dub collaborative with Yuval Shalit, Lubdub.
TIMMUS
http://www.myspace.com/djtimmus
Young and deceivingly talented aristocrat making sounds across Melbourne. His extravagant, organic and funky techno style coalesed with his ability to blend emotional and epic sounds, has sent him across Australia to perform for crowds of all types.
His gift for music was recognised at a young age when he started exploring all aspects of music.
He released his first album “Regroovanate” earlier this year and is currently fine tuning his next production.
MY FRIEND SAMUEL
http://www.myspace.com/myfriendsamuel
Since being hooked on British Big Beat and Jungle at the early age of ten, Sam Spiers (ie My Friend Samuel) has been dabbling in electronic sounds for the greater part of his life. As his musical knowledge expanded, and his desire to share quality sounds increased, he began experimenting with mixing them together.
Shying away from more commercial sounds, he has a penchant for the deep, the weird and the warm end of the spectrum. Covering a range of sounds - from dubby, psychedelic disco to grooving, textured techno, and everything in between - his goal is to have people bounce, float and bob around the dance floor, just as he has bounced, floated and bobbed to countless other peoples' sounds... it's his way of giving back to the community
EMILIANO ENA
Born and bred in Rome, Italy - From a very young age, his influences came from such bands as Depeche Mode, Joy Division & New Order and the masters Ennio Morricone and Giorgio Moroder that allowed him to discover and keep his eclecticism by opening up to anything experimental.
His passion for music led him to spin records playing with the well respected Blueroom crew in Rome, and other underground parties, and naturally his desire to play his own sounds pushed him into producing his own tracks.
His music can be best described as a warm organic melodic sound with joyful and "ethno mixed electronica" beats.
Having recently played around warehouse party circuit, his sets have been well received and we are Ostara are looking forward to having him perform at Ostara Festival 2009.
This will be Emiliano’s first outdoor festival here in Australia.
PHOEBE KIDDO
Born of curious debauchery, broken dreams and philosophy. Loving delicate dissonance, finding inspiration in unusual things. Seeking sonic liberation, and crafting audible love ammunition. Playing microphones and computers to capture all sonic phenomenon from friends to frogs, tweaking and twisting to down beat, left field or spacious sonic songs to tap your feet to.
Composer,dreamer, artist at heart, all sounds carefully crafted lovingly for the benefit of all. Happily found most days making pretzels of herself and others, or deep in the concepts of amplified art and spirit things.
It gives us great pleasure to announce ...
KATT BEAMES
http://www.myspace.com/kattbeames
Rhythmic World Roots and Foot-Stomping flavours of Reggae, jazz and Blues. Katt Beames resonates a gutsy, earthy & inspiring raw energy. From the Cities to the Coastline to the Desert to the tropics, The Surfcoast songstress has performed at festivals across Australia including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Festival of the Sea, Mordialloc Festival & at some of Melbourne’s finest Music venues, taking home a prize at the 2008 Melbourne Fresh Music Industry Showcase GRANDFINALS @ Revolver Upstairs.
Currently Based in Melbourne & The Surf Coast, Katt has Joined forces with talented and influential guitarist & composer, Anthony George, classically trained celloist, Sarah Kiddle & accomplished drummer Adam Giles. The collaboration of these fine musicians has created an instant buzz leading to several live on air performances and interviews on ABC, Pulse FM, SYN FM, Channel 31's Nat Chat & 1700 music program, featuring in countless streetpress articles & a number 1 song on the Triple J Unearthed Roots Charts!
Katt Beames delivers a powerful, passionate performance with a charismatic spirit and complete captivation. Katt’s latest EP Release is available for sale online and her Debut Album has just commenced recording!
RICHARD PERSO
http://www.myspace.com/richardperso
Richard Perso is an 18 year old solo musician from North-East Victoria. He has been playing the guitar since he was 13 and a half years old. He started singing at the start of 2006 and was into country music artists like John Williamson. In 2006 at the Yackandandah Folk Festival he discovered open tuning thanks to the sensational Tom Richardson. He began to play Ash Grunwald songs. Discovering a true love for slide guitar, Richard searched deeper and deeper into the wonders of open tuning and found the John Butler Trio. After many hours of busking on the streets of local towns and begging his parents, Richard recieved a Maton 12-string guitar for his 15th birthday and became very passionate about his music.
Richard has shared the stage with some of Australias best blues artists such as Phil Manning, Collard Greens and Gravy, Geoff Achison, Kim Churchill and Lisa Miller as well as sharing line ups with Jeff Lang, Bob Brozman and Blue King Brown.
After talks with John Butler, Jeff Lang and other musos alike, Richard has set his eyes on the future and is now working toward creating a style that is truely his own.
C J AMOR
Cherie began performing in a cover band with her mother in the early 90’s, before becoming bass guitarist with urban folk band ‘Tan’e’. In her uni days she joined all eccentric women’s punk band ‘The Muffia’ and in 2006 she formed her own original rock band ‘CJ Amor’ .
With strong influences from artists such as PJ Harvey, Portishead and Radiohead, Cherie has created her own vibrant and dynamic sound with tricky beats and flavours of melancholy, intriguing listeners with her strong vocals and comfortable stage presence.
Playing at the Port Fairy Folk festival, she played amongst artists such as Ember Swift and The Lucksmiths. In previous years she has also supported Mia Dyson, Bob Evans, Shane Howard and Pre-shrunk. Cherie finally offers her own original music to the stage with Cj Amor.
ELIZA
Eliza, from Melbourne, mixes moody acoustic styles with electronic beats. Her lyrics deep and honest, her voice raw and provocative. Originally from band 'Describe Eliza', (a band that gained a lot of exposure through radio and TV). When this came to an end, it was time to launch her new sound on her own back, solo. In the meantime she performs at Veludo every Saturday night jamming with like minded musicians creating improvised dance with group Jacket Off. She also Mc's with local drum and bass DJ's and writes for Beat magazine. 2009 sees the release of her debut album.
AMBIENT ASSSAULT
An organic hiphop duo, female MC Rasp's voice offers raw lyricism and soulful singing over acoustic guitar along side poetry dealver Jester Thy Jasper and his Djembe.
Ever fresh this project is young and confronting, holds space for healing and laughter. Masters of grace this sound has taste and on the way changes pace moving destinies with loves remedies
