CREDITS TO ASHE (FROM MESHRADIO)
Everyone knows about the big party down the road, it’s the biggest annual party on everyone’s lips. But, here’s something to get you warmed up for the big party ahead. We’re throwing an exciting pre- and post party at Azzura for anyone who wants to chill, dance, jump in the pool or just simply get psyched up to catch their favorite superstars in action when they take the main stage. There’...s also the post party for those who just can’t get enough and have the energy to up and continue partying more. Dub, house, break and techno, all things to warm you up for the rest of the night to come and to welcome the morning. Either way, it’s a party that’ll be free and easy - it’s a party for everyone.
Beach side pre-party starts from 5 pm till late at Azzura. Free entry
Indoor post-party upstairs at Harem, Azzura. 6 a.m till the fat lady sings. $15 cover charge inclusive of 1 standard drink and fries.
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**RTYPE**
In his eighteen months spent as an adopted Singaporean, 27 year-old Brit Jon Ramsay AKA RTYPE has quickly become a well-recognised face on the local DJ and party circuit, spinning a unique blend of deep disco, house and two-step that has enraptured crowds at venues and parties all across the island. Jon was instrumental in his role as Music &Events manager at House at Dempsey, creating the infamous Discopark franchise and hosting highly-successful parties featuring top-class international DJ talent. Jon has worked alongside cutting-edge international artists like Cassian, GLOVES, Edwin Van Cleef, North & South and Mr C while performing at venues like House, Tanjong Beach Club, BluJaz, KPO & Pierside. He also played a leading role in conceptualising and hosting the inaugural Fickle Gorilla pop-up club night at Little India's Post Museum – one of this year's most talked-about underground parties. Jon's passion for music has also see him take on a lead role at Singapore's premier music blog – TASHED. After originally cutting his teeth writing press releases for the likes of Madonna, REM, Primal Scream and Christina Aguilera at legendary London music PR agency MBC, he has since turned his attentions to his first love – electronic music. Follow the links below to check out a selection of his recent mixes:
Ecliptical Mix (disco, house, soulful tech)
http://www.mixcloud.com/rtype/rtype-ecliptical-mix-may-2010/
RTYPE 'If U Got It' Mix (deep house, garage, dubstep)
http://www.mixcloud.com/rtype/rtype-if-u-got-it-mix-aug-2010/
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**NATE**
Nate has acquired the passion for dance music early in his teen age years. Taking the initiative to go further he enrolled into the Pop Studio DJ Academy by Pop Trash training under instructors Brendon P and Ashe. Through time his steady rate of improvement gained him a warm-up slot for the Knight Runners Global Underground/Ministry of Sound party at Azzura in Oct 2010, warming up the crowd on the beach before Brendon P, Zig Zach and American headliner Dale Anderson. There seems to be no stopping this locomotive of a DJ as he moves from strength to strength. Expect a very warm, interesting and varied set from this new star on the rise.
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**REIKI**
Reiki stumbled upon the hard hops of Omar Santana and the nu-skool breaks of Adam Freeland. Her style of DJing gradually developed, resulting in sets of high impact tunes, frantic beats, swirling analogues and monster hooks taking her to well-received club appearances in Phuture and other leading local dance music events such as Sirens, Phuture Breaks, Guerilla, Pop My Cherry and 44Beatz With a knack for dropping wicked tunes that heat up the dancefloors, she has supported drum n bass DJs including Aphrodite, Mickey Finn & John B as well as breaks heavyweight, General Midi (UK) and Tony Tay (Zouk). Her growing reputation has also earned her guest spots in other parts of Asia where she headlined Breaks Centro & Flava Breaks in Kuala Lumpur, Salem Innovation Sessions in Hong Kong and Sound Element's 'Breakzelecta' in Bangkok. Never the one to be afraid of stepping outside her comfort zone , she delivered shimmering sets of house anthems and electro pumpers at the local iconic gay club, Taboo and the now defunct Pure room at Ministry Of Sound. expect more production in the pipeline from the pimptress. Now, focusing on brushing up her skills at London's Point Blank Online Music School, Reiki is focusing also on production Expect a great deal in the pipeline from this pimptress in 2011.
jeanreiki.tumblr.com | twitter.com/jeanreiki | soundcloud.com/jeanreiki
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**ZIG ZACH**
Zig Zach better known for his Muay Thai fighting skills as a contestant on the international hit reality TV series,The Contender Asia - A professional Muay Thai fighter by day, a DJ by night.
He first honed his DJ skills in the gym he worked when he was 18. What started as a hobby soon became a passion alongside his training and fighting. He soon started taking his sound outside of the gym and making a name for himself by DJing at the infamous Model house party in the western part of Singapore known as "111" & at the legendary I.P Rooftop parties! More recently, at NYE 2009 he impressed many with his warm up set for UK Legend Seb Fontaine and US House legend Marshall Jefferson.
Known for his versatility in playing chunky progressive,tech-house and minimal with a dash of techno!! Zach has already done some serious aural damage to the wheels of steel across the sunny island of Singapore - KM8 (Sentosa), Aurum (Clinic), Cafe Del Mar (Sentosa), Fashion Bar and SupperClub (Singapore),The White Rabbit and Azzura (Sentosa) to name a few. Further afield he has entertained the crowds in Volar,Hong Kong and Hush along the Green Mango Street in Koh Samui! Whether he's playing in the small room or taking on the main room of a club,Zig Zach always rocks a party!!
Music for pre party : Dub, house, dubstep, breaks and electro.
Musis for post party : Techo & Tech - house.
A Knight Runners production.
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