Threshold 2015 - First Acts Announced for Festival in March

Threshold 2015 - First Acts Announced for Festival in March

The road to Threshold V is opening up in front of us and with less than 3 months to go we’re very excited to give you the first 20 fantastic acts to enjoy!

With London based 11 piece Dub, Afro-Beat, Hip-Hop outfit Nubian Twist heading up the bill!There’s plenty of info and links to get your gnashers into!

Nubiyan Twist

Nubiyan Twist are a 12 piece outfit based in Leeds/London, fusing groove driven music from around the world with soundsystem culture and jazz inspired improvisation. A culmination of musicians, dj’s and producers alike, the band strives to encourage artistic and social unity between different cultures and musical styles. Notable influences include the likes of Fela Kuti, King Tubby, J Dilla and Herbie Hancock.

Eliza Shaddad 

As a vocalist and writer with chart-dominating electronic outfit, Clean Bandit, Eliza appears on their UK Shanty and Mozart’s House EP’s as well as recently released debut album, ‘New Eyes’. With Clean Bandit, Shaddad has supported Rudimental, SBTRKT and Alt-J.

Her latest EP Waters was produced by Mercury Music Prize nominee Chris Bond.

The Baltic States 

CuT 

Space Punk band CuT have gained the attention of the likes of Steve Lemacq with airplay on BBC6 music and well received Maida Vale Session back in August

Inspired by the beatnik and punk movements of the 60‘s, 70’s and early 90’s, the band are picking up a lot of interest in the industry and gaining support at their intense live shows. Threshold is part of their UK tour announced on Wednesday 7th Jan.

Kids on Bridges

"Hitting up the music scene and taking up a storm with their incredible talent!" 

New-Reviews.co.uk

Felix Hagan and The Family 

"F*cking great. My new favourite band." Frank Turner

Mutant Vinyl 

“A musician of the highest calibre. A special performer” 

Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1

Blue Saint 

Winner of Merseyrail Soundstation 2014

Also featuring...

Dominic Dunn / Mersey Wylie / Elevant / Helena Johnson / The Soul Rays / Paddy Steer / Super Fast Girlie Show / Science Of The Lamps / Dave O'Grady / DROHNE / Fidel Afro / Little Sparrow 

Ibiza Rocks House celebrates Freddie Mercury's Birthday

Ibiza Rocks House celebrates Freddie Mercury's Birthday

IBIZA ROCKS HOUSE AT PIKES WELCOMES ‘FREDDIE FOR A DAY’

IN CELEBRATION OF FREDDIE MERCURY’S BIRTHDAY

SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2014

FELIX DA HOUSECAT

Mark Jones, Andy Carroll, Colin Peters, Tom Crane, Ste-V-Something,

Lisa Chadderton, Steve Altman, Tiki Boy, Howard Hill & Jon Sa Trinxa

LIVE

Kids On Bridges

Bravofox

Plus SPECIAL GUESTS

Hidden in the Hills of San Antonio, Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Hotel is becoming increasingly known as ´the´ place to party, where Islanders and in-the-know visitors mingle with celebrities, hippies, industry, tastemakers and truly interesting people in a maze of rooms and garden terraces set in this stunning Alice in Wonderland style finca.

Pikes was an exclusive party-retreat for the rock ‘n’ roll elite of the 1980’s, hosting the likes of Grace Jones, Julio Iglesias and Elton John. Freddie Mercury famously celebrated his 41st birthday party at Pikes in 1987, cited as one of the most lavish parties ever to be held on the island.

In memory of Freddie Mercury, Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes is pleased to announce the 4th annual FFAD party raising money for people affected by HIV and Aids.

The party begins with the famous Sunday Roast from 1pm and celebrations are set to continue right into the night with live bands including Kids On Bridges, special guest DJ´s including Felix Da Housecat, a performance from Madonna Scsx and a line-up of the Islands favorite DJs, including, Mark Jones, Andy Carroll, Colin Peters and Tom Crane to name a few.

At Ibiza Rocks House At Pikes, Sunday is very much a family day, and this year the House have pulled out all the stops to organize a very special ‘Kids Rock Freddies’ from 3-9pm in the Tennis Court, with a bouncy castle, games, toys and endless fun in collaboration with local child-minder’s Kidsinibiza

Host with the most Sunny will be pouring teapot shots a plenty in Freddie´s Bathtub for those belting out the best Freddie performances during bathtub karaoke.

There’s an incredible prize up for grabs for the best dressed Freddie this year. The complete Ibiza Rocks VIP Experience includes Dinner for 2 with 2 VIP passes to Ibiza Rocks Opening Party 2015; Rock and Ride Shuttle to take the winners there and back in time for the first After Party of the summer. Better still, the winners will get a complimentary room at House to nestle into and enjoy the ultimate hangover cure the following morning: Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Full English Breakfast.

Join the Ibiza Rocks family at this iconic venue to celebrate the birthday of this legendary man. Don’t forget to don a moustache as a tribute to Freddie!

5€ donation on the door and 5€ donation for the Kids Corner with Freddie Tash included. 100% of the contributions going to the Mercury Phoenix Trust

Check out the website with more information:

http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/getinvolved

http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/getinvolved

http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/getinvolved

Wall Of Sound ‘End Of The World’ free Liverpool show 12 Dec (Adamski and more)

Wall Of Sound ‘End Of The World’ tour

Wednesday 12th Dec, Eric’s, Liverpool

Live: KILLAFLAW / KIDS ON BRIDGES / BB / ECHOES

DJ’s: ADAMSKI Presents NEO WALTZ / MARK JONES

Doors: 8pm

FREE ENTRY!  First Come First Serve

www.ericslive.com

We’re all going to die! Maybe. According to the ancient Mayan civilisation, the end of the world will take place this December.

The 12/12/12 date marks the end of the Mayan calendar, and the world is supposed to end on 21/12/12 – the day of the winter solstice.

Irreverent UK record label Wall Of Sound thinks that if we’re all going to die, we may as well go out in style! So it’s announcing the Wall Of Sound ‘End Of The World’ tour, taking in some of the key towns and cities around the UK.

Defying the apocalypse, and hopefully with tongues in cheek, Wall Of Sound acts new and old will tour the UK with the overwhelming feeling that it’s the end of the world as we know it… and they feel fine.

Dates include, Liverpool, Bath, London and Southend.

Wall of Sound is a unique, alternative record label based in the UK, founded by Mark Jones. It started out producing electronic music genres but evolved into music of all forms. Over the last 18 years Wall of Sound has been responsible for some of the biggest dance and indie artists the world has seen, including Propellerheads, Jacques Lu Cont, Royksopp, Felix Da Housecat, The Bees, Scala and the Kolachny Brothers, I Am Kloot, Mogwai, Tiesto, Reverend And The Makers and Grace Jones to name but a few. The label has hosted clubs, tours and festival stages globally.

Eric's Liverpool band night Sat Oct 8

Upstairs & Downstairs

Eric's, Mathew Street, Liverpool

Saturday October 8

£3 entry (including a drink voucher)

Upstairs at Erics
Electro double bill with a live set from Killaflaw and DJ set from Kids on Bridges

Downstairs at Eric’s

Dave O'Grady, Luke Fenlon, Sharp Darts, The Silence and The Guilt Charm

Born from the influences of the rave scene and the rock driven sound of the likes of Led Zeppelin, Killaflaw are an explosive act. They consist of Benn Helm on main vocals and guitar with Andy Paton providing synths, samplers, drum machines, occasional vocal harmonies and trumpet. DJ set from Liverpool band Kids on Bridges.

Dave O’Grady is a singer/songwriter originally from Ireland now based in the UK combine folk and blues and makes it his own.

It is hard to comprehend that Liverpool born Luke Fenlon is still only 20 years of age. His tender age belies the experience he has gained in his musical career. The ink is still wet on his musical birth certificate yet already he has toured several continents and signed a worldwide publishing deal.

His songs are simple stories of love, life and death that have pervaded his life so far. He conjures up endless comparisons of a young Dylan combined with the street sound of Scouse mates The Las.

Sharp Darts are 5 piece band from Bradford, Yorkshire, formed in 2005. They take the traditional Indie/Rock sound and do something which is "distinctly Sharp Darts" with it. Using a unique blend of riffs, grooves and melodies, Sharp Darts create an impressive 'wall of sound' both live and in the studio.

The Silence are a fresh new four piece band hailing from the sunny shores of Brighton. Together since November 2007 the band have been hard at work perfecting their sound ready for live performances and recording.

The Guilt Charm are a northern band born out of the breakup of others and chance meetings on winter mornings. Taking a side step from indie and staying clear of American Rock The Guilt Charm reside somewhere back in the late 60's and early 70's where guitar driven blues inspired music is still loved by all, drugs are clean and music is pure.