The Breakbeat Block Party

Bust out ya bomber laces, puffa jackets & ol' skool tracksuits:
High Fi, Da Klinic, Playtime & Los Projectos Magnifico present
THE BREAKBEAT BLOCK PARTY
Friday September 29th the breakbeat gods have blessed us with with some of the finest exponents of the broken beat.
Here's the 1st round of announcements

MIXMASTER MIKE

One of the premier scratch artists of the day, Mixmaster Mike got his initial itch for vinyl while growing up in San Francisco listening to his uncle's extensive record collection.
In 1992, Mike was the first West Coast DJ to become World Champion by winning the New Music Seminar DJ Battle for World Supremacy in New York City. That same year, Mike, DJ Apollo and Q-Bert, known as the first ever scratch band, won the DMC World title. In 1993, Mike and Q-Bert decided to take the competition to the next level by teaming up as a scratch duo known as "The Dream Team" and won the title once again. In 1994, after winning three consecutive world titles and consistently coming out on top, Mike and Q-Bert were asked to step down from further competition as their domination was too much for the rest of the pack. The two performed an amazing "farewell" set and were honored to become DMC judges.

Shortly thereafter, friends and fellow turn tablists Triple Threat - Apollo (Apollo Novicio), D-Styles (Dave Cuasito)and Shortkut (Jonathan Cruz) - joined Mike and Q-Bert to form the Invisible Skratch Picklz (ISP), the most influential and recognizable turntablist crew in history.

It was a chance meeting at the Rock Steady Anniversary Jam in NYC in 1994 with Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys that would propel Mike to the next level. The two exchanged numbers and Mike often left crazy scratch messages on Adam's answering service. Fellow Beasties Mario C and Mike D caught on to his scratch message craze and in 1997 requested Mike's studio work for their multi-platinum album Hello Nasty. Soon after completion of Hello Nasty's recording, the Beastie Boys offered Mike to become their resident DJ.

Mike's latest effort, Bangzilla, is nothing short of the titles reference. It's Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. Mike vs.. Mecha Mike. Action packed, kick drums to the chest, hard bass for the booty, and all that scratchin' is bound to put a hurtin' on them. The battle is on.

KRAFTY KUTS

Martin Reeves, a.k.a. Krafty Kuts, can truly be recognised as a member of the breakbeat elite. Along with other high profile figures such as Adam Freeland, Rennie Pilgrim, Freq Nasty and the Plump DJs, Krafty Kuts has been instrumental in pushing the breakbeat sound to a world wide audience. He was recently voted Best International DJ at the Australian Dance Music Awards and the Face Of Breaks 2003 at the International Breakspoll Awards. These were the ultimate accolades for his efforts. However, this success didn’t just happen overnight.
Krafty Kuts’ first ventures on the wheels of steel occurred in the mid 80’s when he was bitten by the hip hop and electro bug. It was during this period that he developed his cutting and scratching skills, which are now a trademark of his party rocking sets.

At present, Krafty Kuts is enjoying success in many areas. To date, his music has been used for a Coca-Cola advert, Playstation 2, and for Guy Ritchie’s film ‘Mean Machine’. His club night Supercharged, co-promoted with fellow breakbeat crusader Skool Of Thought, is still winning new converts every week, and is widely regarded by many of the scenes main players as having been instrumental in pushing the breakbeat sound to a wider audience.

KID KENOBI & MC SURESHOCK

He’s Australia’s favourite DJ. Officially. Reigning champion of Australia’s premier DJ poll – the TechnicsInTheMix 50 – for three years running, it’s obvious who’s leading the charge. This poll has only been running for three years, which means Kid Kenobi has so far been the only number one. Voted for by the general public, the results of this poll reflect the feelings of a nation. Part of the success of Kid Kenobi’s is undoubtedly his diversity.
DJing isn’t everything, either. 2003 was the year Kid Kenobi became officially recognised as a remixer to be reckoned with. That was the year his remix of Green Velvet’s “La La Land”, a collaborative project with Poxymusic, picked up a Dance Music Award for Remix of the Year. The track was repeat-played by the likes of Krafty Kuts, Adam Freeland, Freq Nasty, Rennie Pilgrim, Tayo, Radio One and Kiss FM (UK). Not bad for a first effort.
You know when MC Shureshock in is the house. With total command over the mic, it’s nothing for him to get a room full of people hanging on his every word. Unflappable as an MC, he always knows exactly what to say.
Part of a formidable team with Australia’s #1 DJ, Kid Kenobi, Shureshock has taken his MCing on tours through Europe twice. His inimitable style translates not only across genres but across cultures, with Asian tours in 2005 adding to the extensive list of international dates for the self-styled MC.


Early bird tickets on sale Wednesday June 14th with more acts announced in July. Only 250 early bird tickets will be made available so grab yours pronto from Da Klinic, B Sharp & Venuetix

This post has been edited by john doe: Jun 6 2006, 05:25 PM

Big ups
This looks to be the shizzle

Krafty was unreal last time he was here, I hope he brings us the same again.

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that is all

Holy shit. Mixmaster is the bizness, and this will be like the zillionth time I've seen Kenobi and Sureshock

big partytime

This post has been edited by Patch: Jun 6 2006, 07:32 PM

sweet......!!

This post has been edited by Peace Baby: Jun 6 2006, 07:52 PM

this will be huge

No question I'll be at this.

decent

This post has been edited by Mr S: Jun 6 2006, 11:15 PM

Nice work Blake and co. This will be crazy party

should be good fun

Mixmaster Mike will be awesome and breaks is a genre i'm keen to experience more of

keen as mustard for this one, been a while since i broke it up

i even have a genuine silky 80s adidas tracksuit i could wear!

huge party shall be crankin!!!!

any ideas of early bird prices?

WOOHOO!

...this event excites me

I've never seen any of the acts listed on the bill so far... will be busting my ass to get to this!

This should be a big one. Count me it!!

Ooh ooh - I just found out about this!

September seems like ages away now, but time will fly - and it won't be so frickin' cold either!

definate hotness!!

interested to see the next anouncement of acts...

any rumours for a site yet?
depending how big this show actually get the shores must be on the cards?
although breaks are always at tonic these days but size must be a factor. Hopefully not St Pauls.

Im really excited about this one...hurry up September

Dude im like soooooo there

OMFG!!!! Mixmaster Mike is coming This will go right off then...and Krafty Kuts...omgomgomgomgomg....

...anyone that hasn't seen Mixmaster Mike before, and is interested in seeing a true master of the art of turntablism MUST come and see this guy play...absolutely phenomenal

....Bring it on...I am so there.....

kick ass lineup !!

very limited early birds are in stores tomorrow from just after luch time

get in quick.. once the venue and other acts are announced you'll kickin yourself that you missed out on a cheapie..

at least 2 more high quality acts to be added..



FEEL THE FUNK

It's fun to guess and spread rumours, but the only fact here is that this show is definately not to be missed.

I'm really really excited bout this...


Are earlybird tickets in stores now?

tickets in stores in later today

venue confirmed.... very exciting news soon

dnb crew dont sleep if its the acts i have heard then you will kick yourselves if u miss earlybirds!

For some reason i thought that was the case too - think i will get mine tonight if i have a chance

Which stores are the tickets available from?

I know that sounds like a stupid question, but JohnDoe's post below doesn't say, and earlybirds are usually only available from limited locations

This post has been edited by jjcoolaus: Jun 16 2006, 02:45 PM

Tis in the first post - B Sharp - Da Klinic and somewhere else

inbound also has a limited number of $38 tix

Hey Mr S look over here.... Whats this a Breakbeat Block Party ummmmm, I wonder why this event is happening too ??? I guess it must just be all those high hope and dreams again hey

Indeed!

I don;t know if anyone else has already said this, but the add in the new onion last week said that the new additions to this line up are:
Beatie Boys
Good Looking

And by Beatie Boys, I mean Beastie Boys

lol @ beastie boys & good looking

Not a bad venue for this one methinks...the main room is awesome.

OOps - I guess this really shows I know nothing about breakbeat. Sorry guys. I thought it read
Mixmaster Mike. Beastie Boys
etc
Weren't there more big names to come?

I think there is but there is still plenty of time til this little shindig.
They won't be named while early bird tickets are still around.

I didn't say we had announced the venue, just that it was a good one....

Yay I cannot wait for this one.... Been learning alot about the breaks through some people I have met through myspace, so very excited that I am finally getting it.... Shall be a great show....

Also congrats Marty you rock !!!!!

Edit = and I should say thanks to the Adelaide boy's the ABC kats (love ya Anzac, Noodle, Lachy & rest) & Marty_B you have helped with my education too ooopppsss almost forgot my good mate Dirty Harry now he was y headmaster.... Love all of you guys...

This post has been edited by Kingee: Jun 21 2006, 06:41 PM

keep checkin this thread for more acts & a venue announcement soon.
early birds are movin' quickly with full price expected to be $15-$20 more you'll kick yourself if you miss out.

if i can get away from work, i'll be there 100%!

this is gonna be massive! :D

Im very excited!

That seems to be the consensus everywhere.

add one block head to the block party!

Mike knows how to put one foot in front of the other that is for sure.

mike sure is a supersharp shooter

this sounds good! Hopefully can get some mates interested also *looks in dan and tims direction*
.....Ah renee wish u were here

Edit: bwahaha love the avatar John Doe.. Great Skills!

This post has been edited by Mekah: Jun 27 2006, 01:29 PM

cant wait fo this one! What time om I on?

Absolutely Dirty Harry should be playing he is after all so great at the BREAKS...

So excited bout this one too....

Anything to say to that Alex?

yes yes still looking very good,!

When is the Local Lineup gonna be outed? How many earlybirds left?

P A R T A Y !

This post has been edited by Dj_Marty_B: Jun 27 2006, 05:30 PM

Wait until you see the venue. It's angelic.

HOLY FREAKING CRAP CRAP!!!!! how could i have missed this for soo long! i havent had net much recently but still!!! i saw this and didnt look into it, thinking it was sum maybee just local acts at rocket or something and then saw KRAFTY KUTS!! and then with KID KENOBI!! holy fuk!! Thats been like my dream two acts to be together, aus best and uk best together!! Ohh im soo there, i gotta not think bout it too much tho, cos thats way too long to wait!! but WhoA cant wait for this one!!!!!

Bring this shit on already. My only concern being if John Doe will wanna come home after gettin all Dutchy.

Yes that was a hint....

angelic i tell you where i have always wanted a party the cathedral however anything less than limewax would be subpar infact anything that could be dished out would be subpar compared to the evils that have been dished out in churches for centuries

hehe...BBP


WOOOOooooo

BLOCKING this date out in my diary as we speak...

i sure am looking forward to seeing Krafty & Mixmaster Mike rip it up at that new joint on west tce

ahhhh so there ya go. This will be an awesome event no matter where its at

So Adelaide High it is then... Yeah lame I know...

Ok, Big fat arse breakbeat show at HQ, with Mike, Martin and Jesse....plus more tba

Boo a farkin shaaaaa

You know this. HQ the biggest purpose built club in South Australia, fully renovated. Can't fucking wait.

YAYHAYHAY THIS IS GONNA BE HUGE !!!!!!!!!

its pretty exciting.

oooh will be a great party for sure!

Yep, dnb, hip hop and breaks on that massive sound system, will be wicked

Saw the flyer at Enchanted last night, no doubt this is THE party to be at on this particular weekend!

yeah I saw the flier too... some weird looking cunt gave me one when I was in the beer garden.

Flier looks good tho

i just can't wait to see krafty rip up a big venue like hq



Krafty Kuts is one of the worlds most sort after and respected dj / producers in dance music, he recently picked up the trophy for Best DJ at the Breakspoll 2005 awards for the second year running and will be releasing his debut solo artist album Freakshow on our Against The Grain label in Spring. The album features collaborations with a host of hot talent including Dynamite MC, Tim Deluxe, Ashley Slater, Dr Luke, Theo, Bespoke, Ed Solo and Chris Sargent. In typical Krafty Kuts style the music touches on hip hop and breaks with all the juicy bits in between. From fun loving funk to outrageous bassline breaks Krafty Kuts years of experience has served him well, it really is a corking album!

Krafty Kuts aka Martin Reeves started his career in the music industry from humble roots running his Brighton record store where he gained his encyclopedia knowledge of hip hop and funk supplying records to the likes of Fat Boy Slim amongst others. In 1996 , Krafty Kuts was DJing all over the south coast making a name for him self and soon started dabbling in the studio making beats. His first big break happened when Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim heard a dubplate of Krafty’s Gimme The Funk track and immediately signed it to his Southern Fried label, the tune was massive! As a result of this success a hook up with Ministry of Sound's offshoot label FSUK followed, unleashing the singles 'Funky Elements'; 'Wild In the Aisles' (inspired from Martin's appearance on Supermarket sweep!) and 'Return of the Elements'. Soon afterwards in 1998 he released his first Krafty Kuts' compilation 'Slam the Breaks On' which went on to sell well into the five figure mark.

It was at this point Krafty Kuts met Skool Of Thought, the pair hit it off and decided to launch a weekly breaks night in Brighton and SuperCharged was born. With the dynamic duo as residents and pulling in all their DJ mates the night soon become a hit and was rammed every week. Today the club is world-renowned and you can still find Krafty Kuts playing most weeks.

By 1999 Krafty’s sound had been defined with his unique party rocking style hitting the spot with clubbers across the globe. Martin was remixing everything from Eric B and Rakim to Moloko and took to the studio with Ed Solo, Freddy Fresh, New York's Dr Luke to produce a collection of party beats that would later become the influential creative elements for Finger Lickin' Funk.

2001 proved to be an eventful period for Krafty Kuts producing music for a Coca Cola advert, PlayStation 2, Guy Richies ‘Mean Machine’ movie and a cover mount CD for Mixmag. With so much music being made, the DJ bookings flooding in and the club full, Krafty decided to call it a day at the record store and instead launched two record labels with business partner Skool Of Thought. Following the success of the club nights they named one label SuperCharged and the other Against The Grain. A string of killer releases followed with Krafty Kuts Lost Plates EP, Lock The Hype and Sound Check making big waves on the breaks scene. Could it get any better?! Well it did and in 2001 and 2002 Krafty Kuts was voted in the top 100 DJ’s in the world by DJ magazine and then best International DJ in Australia beating of stiff competition from the likes of Sasha, Digweed and Adam Freeland. Krafty Kuts found himself in true superstar DJ territory!

Come 2003 he had an urge to revisit his hip hop roots and followed up a contact he made earlier in his record store years. A-Skillz, a young super talented DJ and producer was starting to make waves and Krafty Kuts organised a project for them to join forces and embark on a hip hop \ party breaks album. With the aid of Finger Lickin records the Trickatechnology album was soon under way and A-Skillz and Krafty Kuts were recording with legends such as Kurtis Blow, Dr Luke and Ashley Slater.

Since then Krafty Kuts has released a string of 12 records and mix CDs and DJs nonstop around the world, from playing to 25,000 people at Field Day in Australia to the Grand Prix in China, Krafty Kuts fans span the world over. In between the parties he has been hard at work on his solo artist album Freakshow which is now finished and due for release in Spring 2006 on Against The Grain. WATCH THIS SPACE!

sorry havent read the whole thread - have DNB acts been announced yet?

are earlybirds still being sold and for how much?

still a few available from inbound, venuetix and b sharp but i think da klinic may have sold out

get them while you can, Inbound or Venuetix now.

Marty don't start fuckin with me.

I'll just wait until John Doe fills in the blanks

I think the plumps cost like 15k and request a minimum of 2000 heads in attendance:) but still would be wikid, Ive seen em before and they rock out:)

i have a ? wot djs or groups request a minimum number of attendees at a party?

mmm breaky breaky

This looks wicked without DnB acts, cant wait for them to come out, will be a massive party!

...hmm looks like i may have to attend this wee shindig

MMMM making new friends is fun.....especially lovely breaky ones:)

gonna be a fierce time had!

is that a hint at the drum and bass act there ol patch dawg..........??

I wish the months would just float by to get a lil closer to my 3 events of the year... this being one of them....

Quarantine presents the
DOMINIAN WORLD TOUR
FIERCE & D-BRIDGE

caught fierce friday night & he cant wait to get back to OZ & rip it up with d-bridge

its gonna be off the hook
line up getting better and better all the time !!

rocking

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Faaaaaaaaaark!!!!!!!

*insert wickedly stupid smile here*

yeah its all still pretty exciting isnt it

NO clashes??....... we'll see but I certainly hope not.

break it up boo yaah

fierce, d bridge holy shit!

My god, what a fucking lineup! This party is gonna be nuts!

Im actually really really excited about seeing Krafty Kuts. The only one i havent seen yet, keep missing him everytime he is here. Mmm party breaks...

This is going to be one of the partys of the year

Thats a fucking HUGE lineup!!

So so SO excited!!

Not a bad venue either.

Pardon my ignorance but it's all the acts on the 1st ppost plus Fierce and D-Bridge yeah? *mind boggling*

Yes indeed

Mixmaster Mike, Krafty Kuts, Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock, D-Bridge & Fierce

Insane lineup!!

I'm buying my ticket on payday! w00t!

*licks lips*

...so tasty...breaky breaky

I'm going now D-Bridge is there

Is there still early birds around?

With the addition of DnB I have a few crew keen.

Mixmaster Mike, Fierce, D-Bridge.

Fuck off.

That's just nuts.

PARTY_OF_THE_YEAR

Bring it on!

For those of you that aren't really into DnB and don't know who Fierce and D-Bridge are, buy a ticket anyway, and throw away any records or CD's that you own of other genres.

These two WILL have you crossing to the darkside.

Amen.

help me out, is this a day party or a night party?

hq = old heaven

venuetix site has mix master mike listed

man fkn spewing im gonna miss this!!!



anyone needs me ill be crying in the corner

Def one of the best lineup I have seen.

Cannot wait

It's parties like this that bring all the people you know and love together in one place (well all except for Quaz!) and you can party your arses off all night and all day the next day and even before all this happens you know it's gonna be a wicked weekend!

OH, MY, GOD

This party is going to go nuts! ... D BRIDGGEEE as well!

fanks

haha its Oakland im worried about


in the ghettoooooooo

Are there any earlybirds still available for this show, if not, how much are they atm?

get in early as there are 6 left at venuetix for this

full price will 55.. unfortunately d bridge cannot make it out for this event.

warming up for mixmaster mike we now have the underground supremo
J-ZONE

he´s done beats for people like Biz Markie, Sadat X, Akinyele, Tha Alkaholiks, Casual, Apathy, Louis Logic, Prince Po, Vast Aire, High & Mighty, RA the Rugged Man, Del, Tame One, MF Grimm, Cage 7L & Esoteric and many more.

he´s also collaborated with Da Beatminerz, Pete Rock & Ed OG, DJ Premier, Danger Mouse, Greg Nice, Grand Puba, Vance Wright and Jehst & Harry Love as a rapper, DJ and studio engineer.

now he´s set to tear australia a new ass with ruff uncompromising style

Still, full price $55 for...

MixMaster Mike
Krafty Kuts
Kid Kenobi
MC Shureshock
Fierce
J-Zone

Thats killer value for a killer line up!

Just popping this back on top where it should be:) bring it on!

wow this is creeping up on us isn't it? Only what, 7 weeks away

any word on a replacement for d bridge?

i leave the day of the party


kill me

This show is getting closer.. better grab le ticket, excited for sure though

*excited*

The sound in HQ is fucking fat as fuck...

j zone tour has been put off

staen 1 will now warm up for mike

I'm still moist over this...hurry up dammit !!

I hope Shureshock MCs to more than just Kenobi's set.
Been listening to him and Greg Packer on a mix I have, quality listening.

Are all the acts playing main stage? surely.
Krafty was on the money last time he was here I hope to see something like that again from him.

Can't wait, a quality night will be had (actually a big quality weekend will be had).

this sounds awesome... KRAFTY KUTS!!!!!!!!!

weve got a few early birds left at inbound, 41 dollars from memory, lot cheaper than 55 full price !

Yes all the acts will be in the main room... bring it.

This party sounds like the perfect place to celebrate a Crows premiership with a bit of luck.

*taps foot*


Can't wait

i so hope i can go to this. aslong as the dnb is good im there hehe... nah but seriously money is shit... i wish i was rich hey...
ima gona try get down to inbound asap if i can borrow money :/ it sucks

byes xo

:anticipation:

Hurry up already!

Just a warning... tickets will probably be gone a week before the show so don't winge and moan and say you weren't warned if you leave it until then.

Cant wait to hear all the acts on the HQ Sound System serious Bass Line Business!

OMG, this is going to be awesome!

Looking forward to this one, tis going to go off like a frog in a sock.

Should hopefully get my ticket next pay day!

Bring it.

sperclub = supersound system
Its not rocket science

1. Off the work roster for Saturday the 30th - check

2. Best friend over from Sydney that week changing her flight home so she can stay for the Block Party - check

3. Rapidly mounting anticipation and excitement - check

Nearly Sept now...

... harder, better, faster, stronger.

[cues up some breakbeat remixes of Daft Punk]

Looking up to be one phat show on one phat sound system pumping phat beats by phat artists.

The sound and audio/visuals are amazing It was huge before Yes, but even better now - No distortion just pure bliss in all the rooms!

Yeah they have realy spent some money on the sound in there. I can't think of anywhere in Adelaide that has a system as goiod as that.

On the point of the HQ sound sytem its spin tingleing, lung vibrating, mashed up goodness front to back, Ive heard a few different genres from dirty electo basslines and even Jeff Martin from the tea parrty last night... its all loud and clear which is what you want.
Cheers D

definitely looking forward to this

cant wait for Mixmaster Mike to tear it up!

How much are tix? This is two weeks before my thesis is due.. but fuck it! I wanna go

ahh crap, i really want to go to this, but I want to go to several other things on that night too ....hmmm

This will be better...

Mike, Fierce, Krafty, Kenobi and Sureshock...

Best sound and best venue in town. No substitute.

I think HQ will host the biggest breaks party this town has ever seen, all we need now is the Plumps and the freestylers to visit and weve had the best in the bis!! ooh and throw in the Warriors

Damn i still gotta get my tix to this...been very slack

i spoke to krafty when he landed and he's keen as mustard to let loose on hq's new rig

tickets are movin like hotcakes so don't sleep on it

where again can i purchase a ticket without using a website/cred card?? i dont hav a cred card i shall be going to get it tomorrow or satdie!!

any good music store in the city has tickets
inbound
b sharp
clinic 116
da klinic
if yr near marion hit south central
and all venueitx outlets

Looking forward to finally checking out HQ... Been missing it as a venue - very shorty-friendly with good line of sight to the stage wherever you are! Yay...

I can'ty wait for this. Lineup looks awesome and it'll be my first visit to HQ.

Hopefully as it's a breakbeat party it won't be full of clappers.

Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

so close, yet so far

I cant sleep Im to excited!, I cant even describe how much im looking forward to this,...More rooms open hey?? that means you may need a dj or two more yeah?? if so drop me a line:) if not Ill still have a massive time anyway!

...agreed WOO !!

BREAKS ON A PLANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like to clap... is that ok? Patch does it as well...

There will definitely be two rooms open at this.

Yeah dude seriously what animal is that?

i was thinking hampster

there's lots of excited critters around for this one

Hi all,

I know it may be early to ask. What time will it start and will Mixmaster Mike be playin after 12.00 or so. Why Im wondering is becaude im working on the Friday and dont want to miss his set or any of the show really

AZ

Not sure of the times exactly, we will put them up next week. Any requests?

The Hip hop has to go first surely?

135 bpm back to 100ish?

That's crazy talk.