ANDY C, MC GQ, D BRIDGE & SHIMON

B Man · Post by **B Man** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:52 pm

Andy C Australian Tour January 2007

Saturday January 27th â€“ HiFi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne
ANDY C
Last year saw Andy C reign supreme once more as he was crowned Best DJ by Drum & bass Arena for the 6th successive year; a record for the drum and bass industry. He was the highest drum and bass representative at DJs top 100 DJs Poll at number 28, and started the year getting the ultimate accolade from the bible of dance music Mixmag listing him in the top 10 of their Club lands Ultimate Power List. While running his Ram recordings label, signing new talents, producing and travelling across the globe to play some of the biggest clubs, Andy C is a busy man, and one of dance musicâ€™s best ambassadors.
When looking over Andy Cs career to date it quickly becomes clear that he has worked extremely hard to get where he is today. Now known as a drum & bass superstar DJ who spends most his time touring the world playing the music that he loves, it is important to note that he has done every menial job there is in this scene just to be part of it. Handing out flyers, selling records, reading instruction manuals, doing night shifts, opening and graveyard slots, Andy has done it. Thatâ€™s why, even widely acknowledged as the ambassador of drum & bass worldwide, Andy is still working hard for the love of the music and the respect of his massive audience all across the globe

MC GQ
Since its inception back in the early 90's drum & bass has developed at a drastic rate, yet certain themes and characteristics have remained - The charisma, presence and distinctive sound of MC GQ is one such characteristic MC-ing at the top of the chain for more than 15 years has taken GQ to all the corners of the globe, seen him achieve chart success, and even given him the opportunity to establish his very own record label 'Emcee Recordings'.
GQ has always been a DJ's MC, seeing his role as a middle man between the DJ and the crowd rather than constantly demanding centre stage. His versatility is such that he has always been able to switch up to double time and tear down a rave, or keep the crowd bubbling to a liquid set. 'It's all about reading the crowd, and adapting your style.' This approach has meant that you are as likely to see GQ at One Nation alongside Hype as you are to see him with Goldie at a Metalheadz session. Consistency and adaptability have kept GQ at the top of the MC ranks for 15 years and has made him partner to pretty much all of the top flight DJs.

SHIMON
One third of Rams notorious Trilogy collective; Shimon continues to go from strength to strength as one of the scenes most talented producers and wicked DJâ€™s. Nowadays equally respected as both a talented producer and skilled engineer; on his debut release Predator Shimon was actually only the producer, it was in fact Rams very own legend Ant Miles that pressed all the buttons for him. Although Shimon was delighted to hear it being played in the clubs, with everyone knowing full well that he had co-created it, Shimon wasnâ€™t satisfied. As a result that was the first and last tune where he wasnâ€™t involved in the engineering process.
Although Shimonâ€™s production profile is deservedly overbearing, recently his DJ profile has had a sudden charge, so much so that aside from the Ram Raiders Mix CD you will also find his mixing prowess showcased on the Cover CD of ATM Magazines August issue a studio mix on D&B Arena also appearing on Radio1 and 1 in the jungle. With a solo album pencilled in for mid 2006 and various projects and collaborations keeping him busy. All in all, as ever, Shimon is positively rolling.

D-BRIDGE
The ever evolving D Bridge continues to break the mould of standard drum and bass artists. Originally half of future forces with Maldini this pair would in turn team up with Fresh & Vegas to form the â€œWu Tang of DnBâ€ Bad Company. Thus one of Drum & Bass' biggest anthems The Nine was born on the (then fledgling) label BC Recordings. Five years on this seminal release still maintains its mighty status. Propelled by the success of The Nine, the four members soon found their collective gaining momentum with releases on prominent labels including Prototype, Virus, DSCI4, Ram, React and Formation. Fast forward 3 albums, 11 singles, 3 weeks at the top of the UK dance album charts and countless remixes you arrive to solo career of D Bridge.
The latest venture in D-Bridge's (now somewhat eclectic) career is the fruition of a lifetime goal in the form of drum & bass label Exit Records. Exit came about as a result of Darrenâ€™s desire to be able to express his own individual qualities as a producer, rather than being a contributor to a greater whole. Embarking on a solo effort seems like a natural progression for Darren, who through the success of Bad Company UK, Spacek and more recently with Istickz has managed to create a diverse and inspirational release catalogue of enviable proportions. With a history as varied and colourful as this, who knows what to expect next from D-Bridge?

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:53 pm

DBoy · Post by **DBoy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:54 pm

Sat night of Australia Day weekend.
Wicked!

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:56 pm

Fucking hell!!!!

pat · Post by **pat** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:57 pm

hell yeah! bring the d bridge!

saintberry · Post by **saintberry** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:58 pm

cot damn! sex!

ally · Post by **ally** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:08 pm

omfg.
d bridge!!!
true romance is the best tune in the whole world.

pat · Post by **pat** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:12 pm

^^True[niverse]!!

and the hifi is coziest place for drumandbass in melb! i'm hyped!

nic · Post by **nic** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:30 pm

long weeke3nd!

Andy C · Post by **Andy C** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:34 pm

I'm Baaaaaack!!!!!

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:34 pm

That weekend is going to be massive!

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:34 pm

I'm in

Flash · Post by **Flash** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:42 pm

omg x2

ShiKung · Post by **ShiKung** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:45 pm

One of my 2 birthday weekends!! Nice nice!!

Scholtzy · Post by **Scholtzy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:04 pm

massive!

has melbourne got a new promoter?

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:19 pm

oh zing.

David Bass · Post by **David Bass** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:26 pm

Andy C wrote:I'm Baaaaaack!!!!!

And not at brown alley!!!! HI FI is the best venue for DnB.
D-Bridge, Shimon ooohhhhh this is gonna be a hell of a night!!

valuetime · Post by **valuetime** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:43 pm

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:03 pm

Proper Boh

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:02 pm

HOLY SHITBALLS!!!!!!!!

AndrewF · Post by **AndrewF** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:26 pm

rainbow serpent weekend

i love this city for it's amazing selection of events. I hate it for making me chose.

PahMaLa · Post by **PahMaLa** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:33 pm

IS THIS FOR REAL!!? *starts dribbling*

quick · Post by **quick** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:18 pm

AndrewF wrote:rainbow serpent weekend

i love this city for it's amazing selection of events. I hate it for making me chose.

easy choice.... RAINBOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dust · Post by **dust** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:20 pm

^^ You're a crazy raver!!!

Dbridge!!!

Anyone who missed out last time he was here should definitely come to this. The man is king!

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:00 am

Ride the mighty serpent to Swanston St.

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:26 am

Who's putting this on exactly?

shepherd · Post by **shepherd** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:28 am

kevin rudd is doing drum&bass parties now to try and lobby the younger vote.

vote 1 rewind rudd.

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:28 am

Inside

patch · Post by **patch** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:30 pm

i believe its my mate blake from adelaide doing the party.
you probably know him as john doe

B Man · Post by **B Man** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:29 pm

tickets for this one go on sale monday.
local dj's confirmed so far KIER,FENTON & JPS.

its andy c time !!!

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:31 pm

Worrrrrd! Cannot wait.

Excellent 2nd last gig to play with the king of all DnB DJ's, stoked.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:16 pm

Fents wrote:Proper Boh

Fents

Sweat dripping from the ceiling once again- Hi Fi has fucked air con

Relive Gershwin memories again- felt like I was in the Prodigy 'Breathe' film clip for that set. The walls were warping

BRING IT the fuck ONNNNNNNNN

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:05 pm

gnat wrote:
Fents wrote:Proper Boh
Fents

Sweat dripping from the ceiling once again- Hi Fi has fucked air con
Relive Gershwin memories again- felt like I was in the Prodigy 'Breathe' film clip for that set. The walls were warping

BRING IT the fuck ONNNNNNNNN

fUCK YEAH! fOND MEMORIES OF THAT hIfI GIG... pLACE WAS A FURNACE AND NOONE GAVE A FUCK!!!

*EDIT*

Sexy caps ON

db · Post by db » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:45 am

Andy C wrote:I'm Baaaaaack!!!!!

Boom, boom, boom... Check boom selekta !!!

AndyC, D Bridge and GQ at the hi fi bar...

BOH !!

David Bass · Post by **David Bass** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:51 pm

B Man wrote:tickets for this one go on sale monday.
local dj's confirmed so far KIER,FENTON & JPS.

its andy c time !!!

SWEET GOOD LOCALS

tix on sale mon 11th?

ctoafn_DMZ · Post by **ctoafn_DMZ** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:28 pm

and its on a Saturday night so my working every friggin Saturday does not impede on my Andy C crazy going stupid time!!!!

That is a big night, I'm suprised you can even fit 3 locals on with that many big names headlining

Nice one Mr Fenton, Mr Keir and Mr Jerry....

Post by **fooishbar** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:37 pm

black star wrote:Ride the mighty serpent to Swanston St.

... is that a euphemism?

B Man · Post by **B Man** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:31 pm

dust · Post by **dust** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:43 pm

Shimon (ex. Adelaide) ??

B Man · Post by **B Man** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:53 pm

its the only city shimon isn't playing

local mc's to get things started are Danyulson & MC Wasp

dust · Post by **dust** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:01 pm

Haha i thought you meant that Shimon was originally from Adelaide.

I was confused.

I'll get back to work now.

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:15 pm

dust wrote:Haha i thought you meant that Shimon was originally from Adelaide.

I was confused.

I'll get back to work now.

So did I

Nice one having Waspy on the lineup

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:20 pm

Um... is there anywhere I can get tickets in Lismore 'cause I'm not gonna be down there until the day before and I've got a sneaky feeling that it might sell out before then.

B Man · Post by **B Man** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:25 pm

tix are available online from www.thehifi.com.au

Post by **system** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:48 pm

dust wrote:Haha i thought you meant that Shimon was originally from Adelaide.

I was confused.

No more peroxide for you!

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:53 pm

B Man wrote:tix are available online from www.thehifi.com.au

Nice. Cheers.

David Bass · Post by **David Bass** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:28 am

so pumped for this all great djs and producers....

sick of waiting tho, havnt been to thr hi fi for a while...

Mellogs · Post by **Mellogs** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:54 pm

David Bass · Post by **David Bass** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:59 pm

Mellogs wrote:

uuummmm ??

mirai · Post by **mirai** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:11 pm

Can we get tickets for this from anywhere else or just the HiFi...and how much?
Should be a mad night, AndyC back at the HiFi...look out

And I've never seen DBridge or Shimon so looking forward to that