KONTRAST presents ROBBIE LOWE

Robbie Lowe

Over his 15 year career behind the decks Robbie Lowe has proven himself to be one of Australia’s most talented and respected Deep & Tech-House to Progressive & Techno DJ’s.

If an international artist has come through Sydney over the past decade, there’s a good chance Robbie has supported them at least once. In 2008, Robbie warmed up the crowd for Tiesto’s Sydney Elements Of Life Tour shows in Sydney. At the same time he took up the reins as part Label Manager & A&R for the UK-based Beat Code & Low Pressing record company.

These new roles go hand in hand with Robbie’s new production focus – His union with Sydney progressive house producer gun Matt Rowan bore fruit through 2007/08 with releases on Hussle, Outta Limits and Rococo, and he’s recently tuned in another release with Rowan for Proton Music titled ‘Ground Swell’.

Through 2009 Robbie continued is high profile supports including the ‘We Love Sounds’ festival and warming up for Danny Howell’s New Years Eve Renaissance show at The Chinese Laundry.

Already in 2010, Robbie has played the Sydney leg of the Big Day Out festival, and with Steve Lawler, John Digweed, Way Out West and Hernan Cattanoe. Alongside residencies at Musica, Shrug, Spice and Sunday Sessions.

Add to this a forthcoming solo EP and remix work with fellow Sydney DJ Tim Culbert, showcasing the deeper side of house music.

“Robbie has been a great warm up DJ for me in Sydney, always top stuff!"
Hernan Cattaneo

Robbie Lowe Interview

So how did it all begin?

It all began from being introduced to turntables around 1990 by a really good friend and established Sydney DJ. I hijacked his decks for about a week and didn't leave them alone. Eventually I bought my own and there was no turning back. Prior to this as a kid I was always into my electronic sounds. It was a natural progression really and I was always intrigued with mixing records and the whole culture. I'd often listen to mix tapes fantasizing the idea it was me playing at a big party

What was the first club you ever played at?

First club I think was the Top Floor of the CBD Hotel a long time ago.

What was your first record/cd you bought?

Umm ... Think it could of been Soul To Soul - Back To Life, or The Rebel MC And Double Trouble - Street Tuff. First CD could of been something from Public Enemy or alike.

Out of all the music you have, which track ‘never fails?'

It would have to be Gat Decor's Passion for me. Its passes through the generations and still sounds as good as the day it was first released in 1992.

What's your favourite track of all time?

Again Gat Decor's Passion or Kinetic's Golden Girls.

Funniest thing that ever happened while Dj’ing?

Happened recently actually. I wasn't dj'ing but falls under the same umbrella. I was booked to play a set at the Subsonic Music Festival last year. It was a 3 hour drive from Sydney just out of Newcastle at an outdoor location. I left with enough time to make it but got extremely lost driving around on the top of a mountain range. After missing my set, still being lost and having the shits I decided to make way back to Sydney. Arriving back home I worked out that my girlfriend and me were in the car for 12 hours in total. All we could do was laugh!

Other DJs you rate?

Internationally to name a few, I like John Digweed, Sasha, Danny Howells and James Zabiela. Locally my favorite dj is Tim Culbert. He holds a perfect groove and makes it look so easy!

So how is the party scene in your eyes at the moment?

The scene is quite good I think. There are some great events, clubs and festivals. We also have a good dedicated informed bunch of club goers. With a bit more support for our locals and regular club nights I think our scene will only get even better.

When all the partying is over how do you like to chill out?

I really just like to relax! Wether it be surfing, eating or just spending time with my girlfriend. I also spend a fair bit of down time in the studio as well. Its a good time for me to do this being relaxed and a clear mind.

What advice would you give to up and coming DJs?

Be diverse and only play and buy music you like. Also remember practice makes perfect. This trade is not easy and takes many years and hard work to establish yourself. So be patient and enjoy the ride!

 Promotional Mixes:
www.true-gritt.com/colour

Website:
www.facebook.com/djrobbielowe
www.myspace.com/robbielowe

Email:
robbielowe@mac.com

KONTRAST presents ROBBIE LOWE 29th of May @ Melt

Glamour, Elegance and Style, together with the world’s best music and biggest DJs all incorporated into one night “Kontrast”.

Using a handpicked venue we aim to give you a night that consists of quality music, beautiful crowd and friendly vibe, giving each individual a night to remember.

KONTRAST presents: ROBBIE LOWE

DJ’s

ROBBIE LOWE

Joey Tupaea (Resident)

Jamie Mattimore

Matt Weir

Dan Newling

Doors open 9pm

$15 on guest list before 12 / $20 after

Drink specials between 9pm – 11pm which include $9 cocktails, $25 cocktail jugs & $6.50 tap beer.

All booking enquiries e-mail: info@aclasspromotions.com.au For further information on KONTRAST & our exclusive interview with Robbie Lowe head to:

http://kontrastclub.blogspot.com

KONTRAST presents BEN MORRIS

WHO THE F%..K IS BEN MORRIS????

Ben Morris has forged an inimitable reputation of late. Since joining the KINK team as weekly resident and national touring DJ, Ben has quite rightly been recognised as the musical driving force behind Kinks ongoing success. He is without doubt a rising star in the Australian dance music fraternity. Not only does he play regularly at The Garden, Slip Inn, Moulin Rouge and YU, but he also holds down a monthly residency at the famed Empire Hotel in Brisbane. With musical taste and diversity that spreads across electro, house, minimal tech and smatterings of breaks, his trademark sound is infectious, yet definitely impossible to pigeon hole. Testament to his undeniable technical ability, Ben in 2004 won the NSW heat of the Global Heineken Thirst DJ Competition. In 2005 Ben was voted 24th in the 2005 In the Mix Top 50 DJ competition after just 3 years on the scene. 2006 saw Ben enter the Festival circuit with prestigious bookings including the Boiler Room at Big Day Out, Good Vibrations and the Future Music Festival. His impressive International support list includes: Eric Morillo, Danny Howells, Desyn Massiello, Steve Angello, Tocadisco, Tom Neville, DJ Hyper, King Unique, Paul Woodford, Alex Kidd, Joey Negro, Jacques le Cont, Sharam Jey, Kiko, Yousef, Moguai, Spencer Parker, Lee Cabrera (NYC), Mark Knight, Chris Lum, Gene Farris and French Superstars Cassius, Bob Sinclar, DJ Falcon, David Guetta, David Duriez and Dimitri from Paris. Ben is everything that is fresh, exciting and invigorating about Australias new breed of djs... One to watch

Ben Morris Interview

 
So how did it all begin?

One of my mates bought dex in 1999. I then fell in love with them and bought my own in 2000. Then I started playing at Soho on a Monday night where a few promoters heard me play and I scored gigs at Mortons and the Globe

What was the first club you ever played at?

Soho

What was your first record/cd you bought?

A few from the first record shop I ever did were:
Binary Finary – 1998
Da Mob – Fun

Out of all the music you have, which track ‘never fails?'

At the moment Cassius – 99 (Tim Green Mix)

What's your favourite track of all time?

Energy 52 – Café Del Mar (three in one Mix)

Funniest thing that ever happened while Dj’ing?

I had a monitor speaker fall on a turntable once and the good old Technics just kept on playing

Other DJs you rate?

Robbie Lowe
Illya
Those two guys are the best in the country at what they do in my opinion

So how is the party scene in your eyes at the moment?

No comment

When all the partying is over how do you like to chill out?

Sunday BBQ’s at my house with a few good friends every weekend keeps me sain

What advice would you give to up and coming DJs?

Make sure you have the skills before you start playing gigs.

KONTRAST presents Ben Morris 8th of May @ Melt

 

Glamour, Elegance and Style, together with the world’s best music and biggest DJs all incorporated into one night “Kontrast”.

Using a handpicked venue we aim to give you a night that consists of quality music, beautiful crowd and friendly vibe, giving each individual a night to remember.

KONTRAST presents: Ben Morris

Saturday 8th of May, Melt 12 Kellett St, Kings Cross, NSW, 2011

DJ's

BEN MORRIS

Joey Kaz
Joey Tupaea
Baby J
Khall
Ronny Malouf

Doors open 9pm - 5am

$15 on guest list before 12 / $20 after

All booking enquiries e-mail: info@aclasspromotions.com.au

For further information on KONTRAST & our exclusive interview with Ben Morris head to:

www.kontrastclub.blogspot.com

Kontrast presents Matt Nugent

Playing at Sydney's top club nights and regularly touring Australia, Matt Nugent is a DJ who understands the dancefloor.... A versatile DJ, always pushing the boundaries, moving through both underground and main rooms, keeping things fresh and always right on the money with his mixture of house & tech-house.

Originally making a name for himself as a DJ in Brisbane, Matt became one of the cities most popular demand DJs through his residencies at Family and The Empire among others, as well as playing at pretty much any club or one-off party worth going to. Matt’s time in Brisbane also saw him nominated for the city’s Best DJ in the Australian Dance Music Awards and as the No 2 Brisbane DJ in the ITM Top 50, but inevitably saw him move to Sydney to pursue a career in the bigger city. Matt was quickly given a residency at the popular underground club Chinese Laundry, and then shortly after to the seminal ONELOVE club night among other regular guest spots.

Matt has numerous guest appearances at other Sydney clubs and regularly tours Australia and internationally.

Although, predominately a house DJ, Matt flirts with various genres of dance music, so promoters know they can slot him in pretty much anywhere and he'll still come packed full of surprises, which has seen Matt mingle with the cream of the crop during the summer festival circuit at. In fact Matt is renowned as being a go to man to support international touring DJs, due to his adaptable, versatile and crowd pleasing DJing style.

Matt has also mixed 4 commercially available CDs in the past few years, most recently a ONELOVE DJ mixed compilation CD alongside the Crookers and TV Rock's Grant Smillie, which follows on from mixing a disc of the Chinese Laundry CD alongside the UK's Jon Carter, Australian label Central Station's 30th anniversary CD release with Australian dance icon Groove Terminator (G.T/Tonite Only) as well as a mixed CD for Brisbane superclub Family.

Matt has also had success in the studio with remixes. Keep your eyes peeled as Matt spends more and more time in the studio focusing on producing original material & remixing in 2010.

Discography

• ONELOVE Sound Machine mixed by Matt Nugent, Grant Smillie & Crookers
• Chinese Laundry Mixed by Jon Carter & Matt Nugent
• 30 Years of Central Station - The House Years Mixed by Groove Terminator & Matt Nugent
• Family Mixed by Matt Nugent, Jason Morley, Hakka & Baby Gee

Remixography

• Destructor (Nick Galea & Matt Nugent Remix) - Mark Dynamix & Jaytech (Hussle/Ministry of Sound)
• Junkyard (Nick Galea & Matt Nugent Remix) - The Potbelleez (Vicious)
• Skitzo Dancer (Nick Galea & Matt Nugent Remix) - Scenario Rock (Sony Music)
• Rollover Rockstar (Nick Galea & Matt Nugent Remix) -Jeff Drake & Nash T (Vicious)
• Come On (Venuto & Matt Nugent Remix) – Javi Mula (Vicious/Vendetta)
• I Feel Good (Venuto & Matt Nugent Remix) – Jason Herd feat Roland Clark (onelove/Cr2)
• Set Me Free (Matt Nugent remix) – Phonat (onelove/mofohifi)
• RocknRolla – (Matt Nugent Remix) – Carl Kennedy (Wasted Music)
• Can You Feel The Music (Matt Nugent remix) – Pitch Dark (Vicious)
• Enjoy Music (Matt Nugent Remix)– Reboot (Defected)

Matt Nugent Interview

So how did it all begin?

I went to school in Canberra and used to sneak in underage to clubs, first time I heard Ken Cloud play (he used to live there) I got into house music. I moved to Brisbane as soon as I left school and started Djing up there at places like Family, The Empire, Monastery, Viva etc, etc as well as the Gold Coast and the rest of QLD and occasionally would come down and play in Sydney. I moved to Sydney a few years back and scored a residency at Chinese Laundry and then onelove when it opened in Sydney.

What was the first club you ever played at?

First proper club would have to be Viva which was a club in Brisbane

What was your first record/cd you bought?

I think first CD I owned was LL Cool J’s “14 Shots to The Dome”, couldn’t remember the first record I bought ( I have thousands of them) it was probably something crap though

Out of all the music you have, which track ‘never fails?'

Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You

What's your favourite track of all time?

Way too hard a question, some many good tunes but house wise its hard to go past Stardust

Funniest thing that ever happened while Dj’ing?

Seeing people fall over in a club is always funny and I’ve seen that plenty of times

Other DJs you rate?

Derrick Carter, Danny Tenaglia, Erick Morillo, Jazzy Jeff, Z Trip, Steve Lawler, Yousef

So how is the party scene in your eyes at the moment?

Seems its in a transitional period at the moment, it went really mainstream for a while with way too many clubnights on to be able to sustain but seems to be going a bit back underground now which I think is good as it will bring back quality music

When all the partying is over how do you like to chill out?

Chilling on the couch always works for me or going on holidays overseas to get away from everything

What advice would you give to up and coming DJs?

Try be original and have your own style representing what you like rather than playing the same things everyone else plays

Matt Nugent Latest Mixes

After Dark Mix
http://soundcloud.com/matt-nugent/matt-nugent-after-dark-dj-mix

to download
http://www.sendspace.com/file/q499i7

TRACKLISTING:

1. Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey
 2. Rob Mirage & Dj Chus – Still Beatin
 3. David Penn & Jabato – En Mi Casa
 4. Cassius - 1999 (Tim Green Remix)
5. Rob Mirage & Dj Chus – Back 2 NY
6. Audio Whores – Rhythm is Love
7. Gina Star feat Roland Clark – This Is Hollywood
8. D-Formation – Weakness
9. Moguai – Blau
10. Gui Boratto – Azzurra

Terrace Mix

To Download
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0bnk2s

TRACKLISTING:

1. Ron May – No Jazz (David Jones & Neuroxyde Mix)
2. Phil Weeks & Krakatoa – Get Your Space
3. Dj PP – Miami Vice
4. X-Press 2 – feat Jame Yuill – Time (Riva Starr Dub)
5. Superlounge & Alex Niggeman – Mama Said (Iio Remix)
6. Santos – Burner King
7. Julien Sandre – Satisfaction
8. Paul Cooper – Saxofon
9. Reboot – Enjoy Music (Matt Nugent Remix)
10. Hatiras – Digital Doom 2010

KONTRAST presents Matt Nugent 24th of April @ Melt

 
 

 
Glamour, Elegance and Style, together with the world’s best music and biggest DJs all incorporated into one night “Kontrast”.

Using a handpicked venue we aim to give you a night that consists of quality music, beautiful crowd and friendly vibe, giving each individual a night to remember.

KONTRAST presents: Matt Nugent

Saturday 24th of April, Melt 12 Kellett St, Kings Cross, NSW, 2011

DJ’s

Matt Nugent (Jam Agency)
Shamus
VENUTO
Joey Kaz
Joey Tupaea
Lokchin & Cauchi

Doors open 9pm

$15 on guest list before 12 / $20 after

All booking enquiries e-mail: info@aclasspromotions.com.au

For further information on KONTRAST & our exclusive interview with Matt Nugent head to:

http://kontrastclub.blogspot.com/

Kontrast was crazy!!

The launch of Kontrast @ Melt was a resounding success!! All parties involved a very big thankyou. The best part was that i received a text a few days later from someone who attended and they said the night was fantastic but the best part was the awesome music playing throughout the night, which they had not heard anywhere in cross!

Ahhhh was all worth it!!

Check out some awesome pics from the night..

Will have details of next date up very soon.... now to some tunage.


TRACKS OF THE WEEK
  
Julien Sandre - Satisfaction
Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (Riva Starr Paradise Garage Remix) 
Libex, Lrm - Liftered 

Kontrast presents Venuto

From an early age Venuto new that house music was his calling. In the past ten years he has unleashed his unique groove on dance floors across Sydney. Venuto has held down residencies at clubs such as Lady Lux, Spice, One Love and the world renowned Home Night Club. Not happy with just being a stable fixture of the Sydney scene Venuto in 2008 conquered Ibiza and became one of the few Australians to play at Amnesia, which is regarded as one of the best clubs in the world. He also had regular guest spots at Es Vive, Ittica and Es Paradise.

Recently Venuto turned his love for house music to the studio. He gained instant success with his deep tribal rhythms getting the attention of international labels including Music X Press, Minimo records, Soulman Records, South American House, Rhythm Selector, and One Love. This was backed up by remixes for some world-class artists such as Ben Macklin, Jason Herd, Roland Clarkand, Javi Mula and recently Miguel Migs. One of his most notable signings is his remix of Danism – Mesmerise, which was released on MN2S.

Venuto’s next single Love is set for release in 2009 and is guaranteed to be massive worldwide. Following that Venuto shows his deeper side with an EP on Deep House Project. Venuto is one to watch this summer with an arsenal of releases set to come. Venuto is all that is house music….

For more info on Venuto check out:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/anthony.benvenuto1
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tonyvenutomusic

DISCOGRAPHY

Tracks:

Got to Ride ‐ Venuto [South American House]
Stab the Butter ‐ Venuto [Muzik X Press]
The Rythm ‐ Venuto [Muzik X Press]
Saxomohpone ‐ Venuto, Jeremy Joshua [Soulman Records]
Can You Feel the Echo ‐ Venuto, Jeremy Joshua [Minimo Records]
Now We Bounce ‐ Venuto, Jeremy Joshua [Minimo Records]

Remixes:

Mesmerise ‐ Danism (Tony Venuto mix) [MN2S / onelove]
Greenlight ‐ Macklin, Herd (Venuto, Jeremy Joshua mix) [onelove]
Come On ‐ Javi Mula (Venuto, Matt Nugent mix) [Vicious]
Come On ‐ Javi Mula (Venuto, Matt Nugent Respect to Cosmic Disco mix) [Vicious]
You Know You Do It ‐ Alix Almeida (Venuto mix) [Rhythm Selector]

Coming Soon:

Venuto EP [Deep House Project]
Love ‐ Venuto [onelove]
I Feel Good ‐ Jason Herd, Ben Macklin (Venuto, Matt Nugent mix) [onelove]
So Far ‐ Miguel Migs (venuto mix) [onelove]

Venuto Interview

 

So how did it all begin?

 was 14 and went to and under 18's party and was watchin the dj thinking that it must be so much fun to have the whole club in the palm of your hand all dancing to your tunes . so got a job and saved to buy myself some dj equipment. set up the epuipment in mums garrage, faced the speakers outside and played records every afternoon to the kids in the park accross the road. Held some awsome under 18 parties and used to play at heaps of house parties till i was 18 then got myself into clubs.

What was the first club you ever played at?

first club was Q -bar for some dj comp that i won and the prize was to play alongside with 2 dmc world champions in sydney super dome for a nye rave. there was 3 of us, 5 turntables and 3 mixers and we were all scratchin and mixin tunes. was an amazing expirience.

What was your first record/cd you bought?

first record - Micheal Jackson - thriller album
first house track -one more time - daft punk

Out of all the music you have, which track ‘never fails?'

 really depends on the croud im playing for but you can never go wrong with

"you dont know me - armen van heldon" or "inner city - good life"

 What's your favourite track of all time?

"man in the mirror - michael jackson", but favourite house tune would have to be "donna summers - i feel love" this track just brings back so manny good memories.

Funniest thing that ever happened while Dj’ing?

 had a girl dance infront of the dj box with her boobs out and hands in the air hahaha

Other DJs you rate?

jason bye, carter, morrillo, ron carrol, karrizma, luciano, butch, joski

So how is the party scene in your eyes at the moment?

definatly not like it used to be. alot of people are out to be seen instead of out to listen to tunes and party. its a shame but its still fun to play for the real house heads who do come out to hear good tunes and have a dance.

When all the partying is over how do you like to chill out?

hanging out with family, movies, fishing, hangin out with my gf, going out on my little boat, spending time with my parrot Montanna, cooking, studio

What advice would you give to up and coming DJs?

learn your history on the music you play, where it all began and the djs/producers that helped create what it is today. and learn how to program your sets instead of just playing big floor fillers all the time. keeping a dance floor interested and trusting you will take them on a ride is much beter then being your local dukebox playing todays hits.

Venuto january 2010 mix

http://www.mediafire.com/?wmtgzz1umuc

KONTRAST presents VENUTO 3rd of APRIL @ Melt

Glamour, Elegance and Style, together with the world’s best music and biggest DJs all incorporated into one night “Kontrast”.

Using a handpicked venue we aim to give you a night that consists of quality music, beautiful crowd and friendly vibe, giving each individual a night to remember.

KONTRAST presents: VENUTO

Saturday 3rd of April, Melt 12 Kellett St, Kings Cross, NSW, 2011

DJ’s

VENUTO (Music X Press, Minimo records, Rhythm Selector, and One Love)
Bobby Disco
Joey Kaz
Joey Tupaea
Ed Loveday
Dan Newling & Baz
Baby J
Lokchin & Cauchi

Doors open 9pm

$10 on guest list before 12 / $15 after

All booking enquiries e-mail: info@aclasspromotions.com.au

For further information on KONTRAST & our exclusive interview with VENUTO head to:

http://kontrastclub.blogspot.com/

TRACKS OF THE WEEK

Pirupa - Get Funky (Original Mix)

Javi Mula - Come On (Venuto & Matt Nugent Remix)

LYS - Few Things (Original Mix)