PERTHQUAKE

Where: The Bakery

When: 30 April 2011

Cost/Ticket details: $15+Bf, The Bakery

Don’t Sleep X Destination? are proud to present.

IKONIKA [Hyperdub/UK]

Support

+ Clunk/Ben Taaffe/DYP/Allstate/Rekab

Right. Meet Ikonika. A young woman from West London. Now, the Kode 9 curated, untouchable Hyperdub label has thrown up some choice names in the last 18 months – but none more so than her. With her debut release ‘Please’ dropping back in 2008, the Londoners bleep-fuelled, percussive bass adventures have since pushed her to the top of the pile. Warm and wierd, heartbreak garage shapes, thick veins of 90s RnB.

Interivews & features in NME, Pitchfork, DJ Mag, and the Guardian as well as the unanamous love for her other worldly synth patterns, driving drums and melancholic sub bass led to critical acclaim for debut album Contact, Want, Love, Have – the latter listing her album in their top 10 albums of 2010 alongside mainstream stars Erykah Badu & Kanyne West.

The blissful semi-slumber of her unique productions have been supported by everyone from Mary Anne Hobbs to Flying Lotus and in demand DJ sets have littered the globe, showcasing the constantly mutating underground sounds of the UK, spanning from the freshest Dubstep and Funky dubplates to the classic foundations of House and Garage. These genre-hoping rollercoaster rides gained her a DJ Mag nomination for “Best British DJ”. Ikonika is truley one the UK’s brightest stars.

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: 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.

What: Miles Dyson

Where: Villa

When: 11 September 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 25+bf, perthquake store

Australia’s premier export in terms of beats, breaks and bass is making his way back over to Perth for a Destination? show not to be missed. Miles Dyson is one of Destination?s favourite DJs, tearing up shows since the very beginning of the club night. With a range of tunes out not only on the Destination? label but also on his own label, Plasmapool, Miles Dyson shows he’s not only a whiz behind the wheels of steel, but a studio dynamo to boot.

Headlining shows across Australia and the world, including the revered Breakfest boxing day festival in Perth, Miles has become a household name for people craving bassy breaks and some of the most banging electro house around. Currently Miles’ schedule is packed with shows in the US and over in the United Kingdom, so this may be your last chance to see him at Villa, where it’s guaranteed he will tear the place apart. You heard right; as fun and intimate as it is seeing Miles play at his usual stomping ground – Ambar ‐ this time Destination? have pulled out all the stops and are presenting you with the opportunity to see Miles Dyson take to the decks at the awesome Villa nightclub!

Support from the Signal Drivers, Philly Blunt, Grantley Hyde, James Francis, Tha Nightcrawlaz and Brockman will see crowds jumping from start to finish, partying the night away as only Destination? can.

What: Cold Blank

Where: Ambar

When: 13 August 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 16.40+bf, perthquake store

Coming straight from Los Angeles are filthy house duo Cold Blank, here to provide a chilling show to  get down to on black Friday.  With a truly unique sound that has seen them supported by the likes of David Guetta,  Fischerspooner, Destination? fave Miles Dyson and house legend Green Velvet, there’s no stopping  the juggernaut of success that is Cold Blank.
Comprised of Christopher Gaspar Isla and Manuel Luquin, Cold Blank burst out onto the dance music  scene around 2008, shooting to the top of many digital charts and sparking a lot of conversation in
the blogosphere.  Kissy Sell Out has been spruiking many of their tunes on his hit radio show, while labels such as Wearhouse Music (Lee Mortimer anyone?), Potty Mouth Music (purveyors in some of the filthiest  funk around) and Plasmapool have seen Cold Blank’s tracks find their way into many a DJ’s collection.  And while their original tracks have provided the soundtrack to many nights out, their remixes have  caused crowds to go insane across the globe.
Major Lazer, Calvertron, Surkin, The Bulgarian and MSTRKRFT are among their remix repertoire,  providing a bit of an insight into the crowds this dynamic duo roll with.  Don’t miss the opportunity to see Cold Blank! Stella support from your favourite Destination?  Residents Signal Drivers, Grantley Hyde, Tha Nightcrawlaz & Alex Tong, also the standard of fun that  always comes with a Destination? gig will undoubtedly make this a party to remember.

What: Lee Coombs

Where: Ambar

When: 27 August 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 25+Bf, perthquake store

Lee Coombs needs little introduction, having played a major part in charting the ever changing course of electronic music over the last decade. Alongside Lot49 crew Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes and Elite Force, Coombs has forge the sound that is Tech Funk, a fusion of techno, breaks, house and electro. Bending boundaries and ignoring the status quo, Lee’s unique blend of tech funk and acid has further defined the sound with his latest album, Light and Dark. The album takes the tech funk spirit and develops it to the n’th degree, it is a true melting pot of influences.

Lee Coombs recording career encompasses massive tracks for the classic imprint Finger Lickin Records, Adrift, Lot49 and his own Thrust Recordings. He has remixed the likes of Moby, New Order, Lamb and Planet Funk. His single Future Sound of Retro was played on Radio 1’s Essential Selection every week for 2 months straight! Travelling the world in the pursuit of his passion for music, never losing the enthusiasm for making great records and tearing up dancefloors all over. Don’t miss out on one of the dance music masters of the decade!

What: Make some noise feat. Jess Doubleu

Where: Geisha

When: 16 July 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 20, door sales

Pushing some of the freshest sounds that have hit the dance music scene in a long time is Jeff Doubleu. With such a unique style that splices jazz, swing and some of the filthiest tech-house heard, it’s no surprise Jeff has catapulted to international fame. Bursting out of the Netherlands, Jeff has been pushing the new tech-funk-house scene with other major players such as Tom EQ, Kyle Watson, Wongo and TJR.Releases on Chicago label Potty Mouth Music and the massive Jack Union label have seen Jeff’s tunes spread to many a DJ’s record bag. His combination of chilled, funky and quirky house provides the perfect setting for those who want to chill out in a lounge/bar, while giving enough kick to get booty’s moving on the dancefloor. Recently Jeff has teamed up with Tom EQ as The Potato Heads, with tunes such as Trumpet Dance and the absolutely massive remix of TJR’s Booty Move throwing them into a major spotlight. Not since Jack Beats has a duo produced such huge hits.

Supported by some of Perth’s finest – Signal Drivers, James Francis, Grantley Hyde, A-Jam & Rikache.

What: Tom EQ

Where: Ambar

When: 30 April 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 20, door sales

Part of the new wave of house producers, Tom brings together elements of Techno and House with a jackin’ flare that drives the dance floors gaga. Crowned European DJ Champion for 2008, outplaying over 500 entrants to win the top spot has allowed Tom to play grand parties from Lithuania to South Africa to all over the UK. Tom’s ethos is to “make music for the dancefloor, that doesn’t take itself too seriously…” though major dance labels do with his tracks signed to Lee Mortimer’s Wearhouse Music, Claude von Stoke’s Dirty Bird Records and Jack Union all ensuring that his sonic selections can be heard around the world. Combined with solid airplay on BBC’s Radio 1 and Kiss FM means Tom EQ is one artist to look out for in 2010!

What: Destination? presents DEFUNCT!

Where: Ambar Nightclub

When: 26 March 2010

Cost/Ticket details: $20 on the door

Another Destination? exclusive! Transatlantic dance music superstars Defunct! will be hitting our shores on the 26th March.

Jack Stuart (UK) and Slade Templeton (US) are Defunct! the dance duo that have been releasing after dancefloor bomb consistently for the past 2 years re-working house music, fidget, electro and jackin beats as we know it into a hybrid sound that is truly their own. Fine examples of this sonic mayhem can be found on
labels Dandy Kid Records, Wearhouse Music and Destination? Label to name a few.

“Hands to the sky and feet to the ground!” is their motto when it comes to describing the feeling of a Defunct! track.

To hear more of Defunct! find them on Facebook or check out their www.myspace.com/officialdefunct

Super support from James Francis and Grantley Hyde, Alex Tong, A-Jam and Thirteen. Be at Ambar, 26th March 10pm for another Destination? Exclusive international artist that should not be missed.
Doors 10pm!