ON the FLOOR the On-The-Pulse Guide to the Deep, Down and Dirty Gyrations of Global Clubland
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ON THE FLOOR The on-the-pulse guide to the deep, down and dirty gyrations of global clubland UK GOVERNMENT OUTLINES PLANS TO PROTECT MUSIC VENUES New white paper proposes to change planning policies in favour of existing businesses… he UK government has released a new arising from existing development’. because of changes in nearby land uses since they white paper focussed on fixing the This is, of course, simply a proposal at this stage, were established.’ In terms of music venues, this country’s current housing crisis, and and does only state that if enacted the changes will would suggest that if an existing club wanted to T buried away in the annex is a spot of only ‘help mitigate the risk of restrictions or expand after a new development has already gone good news for music lovers. possible closure of existing businesses and other up, the original business should be looked upon Under a section titled ‘Noise and other impacts on organisations due to noise and other complaints more favourably. new developments’, the paper details a proposal to from occupiers of new developments’ — no These changes could potentially help save clubs amend current planning policies to ‘take account promises then! and other live music venues up and down the of existing businesses and other organisations, However, within the same section, the ‘agents of country, particularly in London, where together such as churches, community pubs, music venues change’ principle (those causing change are with the increased focus on the night-time and sports clubs’, in the earliest stages of responsible for its impact) is emphasised, adding: economy introduced with the appointment of Night planning, and when necessary to ‘mitigate the ‘Existing businesses wanting to grow should not Czar, Amy Lamé, supportive measures could have a impact of noise and other potential nuisances have unreasonable restrictions put on them significant impact on the city’s bruised club scene. DEFECTED CROATIA PACKS DJ MAG BUNKER JOINS FORCES HÏ IBIZA WILL OPEN ON THE FORMER BASEMENT JAXX, KENNY DOPE AND WITH DUNGEON JUNGLIST OUTLET, SITE OF SPACE THIS SUMMER MORE FOR 2017 UVB-76 MUSIC Ushuaïa’s latest venture finally has a name UK favourite label pulls no punches on Adriatic Drum & bass, techno and general ominous (and a strange promo video to boot)... festival line-up… sounds combine with Loxy, Ruffhouse, Overlook and more… THE WHITE ISLE’S NEWEST nightspot, HÏ IBIZA, DEFECTED HAS RELEASED the full line-up for its will launch on the former site of Space in Playa Croatia 2017 event, and it’s a whopper! Taking DJ MAG BUNKER RETURNS on Wednesday 8th d’en Bossa this season. place 10th to 15th August at the Garden Resort in March with a rare label showcase from Ruffhouse According to a press release issued by owners Tisno, the event boasts the headliners such as and Gremlinz’s UVB-76 Music imprint. Ushuaïa Entertainment, the new venue will Kenny Dope, Basement Jaxx, Derrick Carter, Eats Topping the bill is Cylon boss and veteran selector feature: “The highest standards of music and Everything, Dennis Ferrer, Roger Sanchez, Todd Loxy, bringing his trademark brooding beats to entertainment, bringing world-class music Terry, Julio Bashmore and MK. the basement. Co-founders Ruffhouse will be on experiences to a club designed with the dancer in As if that weren’t enough of a mouthful, the rest hand with their techno-influenced d&b, and, mind.” of the bill includes legends such as Joey Negro having recently announced his debut album for Originally rumoured to be keeping the Space and Nightmares On Wax, alongside the biggest the label, Overlook is sure to have an arsenal of name, the rebranded club will open later this new talents in Sonny Fodera, Sam Divine, Honey fresh killers too. There’ll be warped bass madness year, aiming to “stay true to the open-minded Dijon and more. from Samurai Music’s Clarity, and completing the spirit of Ibiza, bringing together music lovers to “We learned so much from last August and we are line-up is the mysterious Mahakala! dance, discover and experience the magic of the confident that 2017 will be even better,” says As always, we kick off at 6pm at Work Bar in White Isle.” Judging by the promo clip, this Defected Records honcho, Simon Dunmore. London, entry is free by signing up to the means half-naked ravers wearing animal masks… guestlist (via djmag.com/bunker). Well, why not? 100 djmag.com ON THE FLOOR One club promotion BOOTIN’ OFF kicking it this month... MAKING THEIR OWN LUCK Manchester’s Project 13 party brings a double helping of top-notch techno and bass this month as Joy Orbison and Ben UFO headline Hidden... hirteen — while the number may spell for an extended set, a live show from Sweden’s of different pockets of people that go with bad luck for some, for Project 13 Peder Mannerfelt, Evan Baggs, Herron and Conor different artists that we book, and it changes with founders Jacob and Matt, it represents Thomas. Then, closing out the month on Friday every event.” Tquite the opposite. Launched back in 31st March, Hessle Audio boss Ben UFO heads up a Combine this with a stripped-back aesthetic — 2011 as a live stream from Matt’s bedroom, the selection of the UK’s most forward-thinking acts “basically pitch-black, bit of smoke and a bit of night kicked off properly after a friend gave the in Beatrice Dillon, Batu, Bruce and Ploy. light so the DJs can see what they’re doing” — and guys a spot at local haunt Joshua Brooks, quickly “It’s quite a new thing doing this many events, it’s clear to see why the night has been so snowballing from a handful of events per year to but it’s so interesting to challenge yourself and successful. Through taking opportunities and become one of Manchester’s most consistently jump into these unknown territories,” Jacob tells creating a recognisable brand without getting impressive monthlies. DJ Mag, enthusing about the importance of bogged down in the details, the Project 13 team March finds Project 13 stepping up a gear once keeping things fresh. This means not getting have made their own luck, and Manchester is again to offer not one but two events at Best Of locked into one venue (although recent parties reaping the benefits.BEN HINDLE British award-winning club, Hidden. First up, on have focused on Hidden, P13 has been held at Saturday 11th, P13 teams up with the Hinge Soup Kitchen, Islington Mill and the notorious Finger imprint to welcome co-founder Joy Orbison White Hotel, amongst others), and, in terms of bookings, never being too predictable. Previous THE BIG GIG If you only book tickets for one Pangaea headliners range from grime scientist Mumdance to electro whizz Helena Hauff, footwork’s DJ live gig this month, make it this… Spinn, DJ Stingray and most recently, Dax J and Cleric, who brought relentlessly slamming techno to the table. In fact, it could be argued that the only thing that really ties P13’s bookings together is a dedication to operating on the cutting-edge of the underground. “Every event is different from the last one, but it still has the same foundations,” says Jacob. “There’s the bass crowd, and then we get an influx DJ Stingray THIEVERY CORPORATION SUNDAY 5TH MARCH THE ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON CELEBRATING BOTH their 20th anniversary and the release of their new album ‘The Temple Of I & I’, Thievery Corporation round off their European tour at the... well... Roundhouse, in London. Recorded in Port Antonio, Jamaica, the record channels the island’s rich musical heritage through ear-hugging basslines and tropical instrumentation, complimented all the while by the DC double-act’s signature cinematic tinkering. A fitting milestone marker given their close relationship with reggae and dub. Expect vibes. Loads of ‘em. djmag.com 101 Untitled-1 1 16/01/2017 14:28 ON THE FLOOR INNER CITY LIFE The world’s club scenes in focus BRISTOL One of the UK’s old global gateways, yet isolated enough to establish a truly independent sound, Bristol has been pioneering cross-pollination for decades — and thankfully nothing’s changed... he mutation of hardcore, sized sprawls and the counter-culture here called Max Kelan who runs a night acid and roots that became is impossible to ignore. And this vibe called Slack Alice, which is definitely drum & bass and jungle. continues in barely advertised parties very open — whether they’re playing T Trip-hop’s electronic at Easton pubs, where old school ravers jazz, or dubstep or techno records, it’s sorrow — only truly understood after nip across the road from home to keep always interesting,” he continues. CLUBBERS your first post-heartbreak comedown. the back room dripping with sweat at “And there’s a really good house night The rave-inspired techno halfway-point Duvet Vous. Personality in spades, called Dirty Talk, which is the one GUIDE TO we eventually labelled dubstep. outsiders might say — if you live in everyone will talk about. The guys have BRISTOL Whatever Livity’s sound actually is. The town, it’s just business as usual. been doing it a long time, but their West Country capital is anything but bookings are always really interesting WHERE predictable, and all the better for it. “It’s the biggest it has ever been, to be — Young Marco, they were putting on Somerset, UK honest,” explains Chris Farrell, the Hunee before he was big.” Walking around the city today, this man behind Idle Hands — label, vinyl GETTING THERE point is patently obvious.