PERTHQUAKE

What: Reset!

Where: Ambar

When: 4 February 2011

Cost/Ticket details: 15 door sales

Force Majeure: an uncontrollable event or greater force… that changes everything.

Force Majeure is back for the double 1! And we’re kicking things off with a bang! We are extremely proud to present for the first time in Australia, direct from Italy: RESET!

Following in the footsteps of acts such as the Crookers and Bloody Beetroots, Milan’s RESET! are the latest group of Italian producers to take the dance world by storm. Whether it’s in the studio, behind the decks or promoting their own nights, RESET! have established themselves as an A-List act, regularly pulling in more than 2000 clubbers to their own infamous parties in Milan, and clocking up the air miles playing some of the biggest parties around the world. It was after playing alongside house legends Cassius at one of their own nights that RESET! were invited to rework the French duo’s anthemic “Youth, Speed, Trouble, Cigarettes”. The resulting remix, heavily supported by the likes of A-Trak and Crookers, remained on Beatport’s Indie Dance Top 10 for several weeks and featured on a Mixmag cover CD (mixed by Cassius, Justice, Busy P and D Mehdi). RESET! are about to take it to the next level with ‘Prepare to Fight’, their second EP on Cheap Thrills and their debut album set to follow later this year.

Backing up this incredible act is Perth’s newly crowned Number 1 Electro DJ – Kill Dyl. Dylan is no stranger to Force Majeure and absolutely smashed it the last time he graced the Ambar decks!

We also welcome Oli for his Force Majeure debut. Being a much loved resident at Ambar’s Japan 4, Oli knows just how to work the Ambar crowd and his warm-up for RESET! is much anticipated.

Up and comer Sean Morrison is back for another round at Force Majeure and his unique mix of jackin’ house will be a perfect opener for the night.

As usual, solid support will come from the Force Majeure crew themselves – Philly Blunt and Mono Lisa.

Bring your game face and get ready to throw down.

What: Boys Noize Records Tour

Where: Ambar

When: 25 January 2011

Cost/Ticket details: 15/25+Bf perthquake store

On the back of a sold out halloween party at Villa , Boys Noize Records is heading back downunder to warp minds and blow speakers, this time at Ambar Nightclub and featuring two of the dopest DJs on the BNR label; Housemeister and DJEdjotronic. Both House and Edjo are pioneers in the game, constantly pushing the boundaries of electro and techno with their original productions and smashing crowds the world over with their top shelf DJ sets. Joining the Boys Noize gang will be Perths own electro wizard and recent Tuff em Up signee Defeat alongside the handsom Robot Skream and Time Travel Agent boys.

What: Destination? 7th Birthday feat. MC Flipside

Where: Ambar

When: 10 December 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 17+bf perthquake store

Destination? is celebrating its 7th Birthday!

The club night that showcases the freshest talent first in Perth celebrates 7 years on the 10th December with a stellar line up. Headlining this birthday spectacular is MC Flipside.

Best known for his collaborations with Deadmau5, the Canadian electro dance superstar will be bringing his unique blend of electro bass to the Home of Underground; Ambar for the biggest celebration this year.

Super support from Signal Drivers (Destination?), Philly Blunt (Grits & Gravy), James Francis (Saved Records), Grantley Hyde (Destination?), A-Jam, DYP and Allstate.

What: Act Yo Age

Where: Ambar

When: 3 December 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 20, door sales

Bastions of bounce. Assassinators of fakers. Act Yo Age are in the mother f**king building on Friday 3 December!

Hand-picked by Ajax to be represented on his ‘Sweat It Out’ record label, this duo is rapidly shaking the tree from which the apple fell, bringing forbidden sonic fruits to the hungry zombie – encapsulated wonderfully in the label’s latest mix compilation, ‘Sweat It Out Volume Two’.

Featuring sounds which take in Hou…se, Bailefunk, Bassline and Noisy Electro, Act Yo Age brings a wealth of musical experience, with fifteen years between them. See them ride fearlessly through the intergalactic night and enter the strobe zone, loving freely at each and every turn. Act Yo Age do not go quietly, nor do they travel unarmed; they pack an attitude adjustment ray gun set to decimate and aimed squarely at any demon or dancer who knows how to shake ‘n bake. These dudes live for dress ups and die for a dance competition in the toilets.

They have been hyped and tipped to be the next hot thing, but these two night freaks say they will be content with a rumble in the bassbins, a zap in the speakers and nothing less than murder on the dancefloor.

LOVE TO THE LOVERS! (That means you!).

What: Shonky

Where: Ambar

When: 12 November 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 20, door sales

Shonky, whose real name is Olivier Ducreux, was first introduced to the Parisian dance scene via Dan Ghenacia’s infamous Sunday ‘Kwality’ Batofar parties. He studied mathematics for five years until he decided to become a full time producer and DJ – releasing his first track on Freak n’Chic in 2005 and fast becoming a key player in the revival of the underground scene in Paris… He went on to release on Crosstown Rebels, mobilee, Substatic and Reposal in 2006, and in 2007 released ‘Olympia’ and ‘Phantomas’ on Freak n’Chic, whilst also remixing Danton Eeprom’s ‘All I can say’ for the label. Shonky currently lives and regularly DJs in Berlin, alongside playing in the UK, Italy, France, Spain and more – having also recently completed a US tour.

His first album ’Time Zero’ landed in 2008, This was not a first class debut. It’s a first class album, full stop. ‘Time Zero’ is ripe with a musical intelligence well beyond Shonky’s years. The first single from the album being remixed by Paul Ritch and Mathias Kaden. Shonky was last in Australia for the album launch smashing Lost Baggage and the infamous boat party in Melbourne. This time he also heads west for a night of deepness at the home of the underground for Democracy, the sound of the underground.

Support from: Nina Van Dyke, Kid Deep, Darren J (Democracy Debut)

What: Adsorb

Where: Ambar

When: 27 November 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 15/12, door sales

What: Destionation? Showcase

Where: Ambar

When: 29 October 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 20, door sales

Destination? is about new music and artists, showcasing the latest in dance from Australia and around the world.

This October, Destination? showcases Perth based artists and DJ’s to look out for in 2011.

Signal Drivers

Label head honchos and Destination? Party founders, Signal Drivers sound is all about what works on the dancefloor, from tropical tech to booty breaks, it’s all about the party.

Philly Blunt

If there was a dance music marathon, Philly Blunt runs the gamut from funk to forward electro, with signings to Destination? Label, Yes Yes Records and Upstart Music, his diverse sets make him a Japan 4, Bootleg and Force Majeure resident. Wow!

James Francis

When James Francis takes to the decks, expect a journey from laid back house to peak time techno, signed to Nic Fanciulli’s Saved Records imprint, keep a lookout for more releases from this dance dynamo in 2011.

Grantley Hyde

Grantley Hyde does it on the decks, that’s the mantra on the dancefloor when he weaves a sonic tapestry through the club, bringing a smile to every punter’s dial.

From party to progressive, breaks to bumpin’ house, tech to tropical, Destination? will be showcasing it all 29 October 2010

Featuring: Signal Drivers, Philly Blunt, Grantley Hyde, James Francis, Tha Nightcrawlaz, AJAM, Brockman, Alex Tong, Thirteen, DYP, Rikache, Kill Dyl, Allstate, Tex.L and Sour Grapes.