Line-up Revealed for Bestival at Nation Liverpool

BESTIVAL AT NATION

**LINE UP REVEALED**

MARCH 30th 2013 - NATION, LIVERPOOL

Live: Ian McCulloch with Ian Broudie / The Cuban Brothers /
Is Tropical / Killaflaw / The Tea Street Band / Hoodie Ledbetter

Spoken Word: Howard Marks aka Mr. Nice

Film: The Chemical Brothers: Don't Think

DJs: Special Guest / Rob da Bank / Steve Parry / Chris McGee / Dave Whelan /
Phil Fearon / James Silk / Little Chief

Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/130090323820296/

Following our announcement that we will be holding a fundraising night on March 30th at Nation in Liverpool helping us to remember those who lost their lives in the A3 coach crash following last year’s Bestival, we’re very pleased to be able to announce a whole host of Liverpool’s finest and Bestival’s best for Bestival At Nation.

Heading up the live music action on the night will be Ian McCulloch with Ian Broudie, two Liverpool legends who originally found fame in the early 80s Eric’s scene. Between them Echo and the Bunnymen and The Lighting Seeds have racked up numerous chart hits and become part of the fabric of rock n roll and the pairs own musical relationship stretches as far back as the Bunnymen’s debut album Crocodiles in 1980, so it’s a real honour for us that they’ve agreed to take part in our fundraiser.  We’ll also have the previously announced The Cuban Brothers dropping the party funk and b-boy moves in their own inimitable style, electronic trio Is Tropical, electro rockers Killaflaw and sets from the hotly tipped The Tea Street Band and future guitar duo Hoodie Ledbetter.

As anyone who has been to Bestival will know it’s not just about the music and we have some real treats lined-up for you including a spoken word set from the world’s most lauded trafficker of illicit substances, Howard Marks aka Mr. Nice. Plus we’ll have a rare screening of one of the best concert films from recent years, The Chemical Brothers: Don't Think.

In the spiritual home of Cream we will of course have a corking DJ line-up that will include a very special guest synonymous with rocking the dancefloor in the past 20 years, with Bestival curator and Radio 1 leftfield behemoth Rob da Bank, a selection of Liverpool’s finest including Steve Parry, Chris McGee, Dave Whelan, Phil Fearon and James Silk plus Bestival’s own Little Chief.

The monies raised from the night will go to the immediate parents or guardians of festivalgoers Michael Molloy and Kerry Ogden who lost their lives in the accident and Zach Washington-Young who suffered life changing injuries.

Tickets priced £16.25 (including booking fee) are available now from Ticketline. Please join us on Saturday 30th March.

Nation to host Bestival coach crash tribute gig says Rob Da Bank

In September 2012, Bestival promoters and the entire festival team were utterly devastated to learn of the fatal coach crash involving Bestival-goers following our 2012 event. After extensive consultation with those affected and as a tribute to everyone involved, we would like to announce a very special charity night ‘Bestival Benefit’ on Saturday 30th March 2013.

 

“Bestival HQ and everyone connected to Bestival 2012 were devastated by what happened after our festival on the A3. We’ve been working to get an event set up to show some love and hopefully raise lots of money for those affected and their families and we’re pleased it’s in the home town of many of those involved; Liverpool. Thanks to everyone who has rallied round and contributed to making this event happen – everyone from the DJs and live bands to the venue Nation are donating their time and services for free so please get the date in your diary and prepare to party for a very good cause. See you on the dancefloor.” Rob da Bank

Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and coach driver Colin Daulby died in the tragic accident, Zach Washington-Young suffered life-changing injuries and many others involved were also affected. We knew that we had to do everything we could to show that they are in our hearts and minds so we’d be honoured if you would join us in paying tribute to them, helping us to raise as much money for charity as possible.

Iconic Liverpool landmark Nation, the home of Cream, has kindly provided us with the venue for a fundraising show hosted by Rob da Bank and The Cuban Brothers that will feature some of Liverpool’s finest and guests doing what they do best with proceeds from the night donated to charity.

Tickets priced £16.25 including booking fee are available now from Ticketline. Please save the date and put Saturday 30th March in your diary now. Full line-up details for this one-off event will be released very soon, so please watch this space.

Bestival Benefit
Saturday 30th March 2013
Nation
1 – 3 Parr Street
Wolstenholme Square
Liverpool
L1 4JJ

Tickets: £16.50 + booking fee – available via Ticketline: www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-at-nation or by calling 0844 888 4410.

Stellar Line up of DJs and bands confirmed for Brazilica charity gig at Nation

Festinho are to bring the magic of their renowned fundraising music festival to Liverpool for one night only, kicking off this year’s Brazilica festival, the UK’s largest Brazilian Carnival event. Friday 13 July will see Liverpool’s legendary Nation (the home of Cream) rocking to Brazilian beats, the perfect way to kick off the carnival weekend to come. All the proceeds from the evening will go to the ABC (Action For Brazil’s Children) Trust.

A stellar line up of acts is confirmed for the event, including Norman Jay , DJ Marky and Stamina MC, Hexstatic with live 3D show Holotronica, Saravah Soul, The Fontanas, Tribo de Pasada, DJ Cal Jader and many more great acts to follow.

Norman Jay is arguably one of the finest and most respected DJs in the world today, who was awarded an MBE in 2002 for ‘DJing and services to music’. Norman began DJing in the 1970s and played most of the seminal New York venues that mattered back in the day including Dancetaria, World, Palladium, Zanzibar, The Shelter, The Sound Factory, Body & Soul, Giant Step and the legendary Paradise Garage. He is co-founder of London’s Kiss FM which began its life as a pirate radio station, one of the founders of the late 80s ‘rare groove’ scene and a pioneer of house music in the UK. Superstar DJ Judge Jules was Norman’s protégée and partner. Today Norman regularly tours the world to DJ at high profile clubs and events.  He has played for the likes of Mick Jagger at his exclusive 50th birthday party - Robert Di Nero, Michael Caine, George Michael, Will Smith, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Jamiroquai (who affectionately calls him the 'Godfather'), Paul Weller (who has been quoted as saying that Jay is his favourite dj), comedian Lenny Henry (who reputedly modelled his pirate radio DJ TV character on Jay).

DJ Marky is a London based Brazilian drum and bass DJ, one of the most popular in his field. He has headlined Lovebox festival, showcased his DJ skills on Radio 1 and had a long term residency at London’s The End club. He will be joined by Stamina MC, a drum and bass MC and vocalist who has enjoyed chart success on tracks such as LK by DJ Marky and XRS Land and Barcelona by D. Kay and Epsilon.

Great bands on the line up include innovative samba and jazz fusion quartet Tribo Da Pesada (who also play the Brazilica Williamson Square stage on Saturday 14 July) and Saravah Soul. From the cross-cultural melting-pot of London’s underground music scene comes this half-Brazilian, half-British band bring their own special blend of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, 60's soul and Afrobeat.

More acts are to be announced soon, so get ready to shake your bunda to Brazilian beats long into the night!

Brazilica, the vibrant festival of Brazilian culture which brought Latin fever to Liverpool last summer - attracting over 60,000 visitors to the city centre - is back for 2012! Organisers Liverpool Carnival Company and Orb Events promise that this year’s event will build on the success of the 2011 carnival, taking over the city in a massive 3 day event from Friday 13 – Sunday 15 July. 

The festival will include a 500-strong evening parade, outdoor music stages featuring top authentic Brazilian acts, a Carnival Ball, Latin American street food markets and much more.

Brazilica has become one of the flagship events of the year in Liverpool’s festival calendar - a colourful celebration of Brazilian music, dance, culture, food and football!

Festinho presents Brazilica Nation

Friday 13 July 2012, 10pm – 6am

Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool

Tickets are on sale very soon. Please check http://www.festinho.com for updates.

A little about Festinho

Festinho grew out of celebration. It began with a birthday party, and quickly evolved into a fundraising music and arts festival hosted by the ABC Trust. A friend of the charity generously agreed to host a live music stage in the grounds of their country home. 450 people rocked up and it went down in history as one of the most kick-ass garden parties ever.

The event has since grown up into Festinho, a more inclusive event for all ages, celebrating some of the finest bands and DJs from the UK and Brazil whilst raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.

It's all put together by a hard-working team of volunteers. Many of them are friends and have been putting on events, DJing, VJing, and festivalling together for years and are all putting our experience to good use. Every single person on the team, and many of the artists, give their time for free so that as much money as possible goes straight to the ABC Trust.

Every year is different, and every year it gets better and better, thanks to a determined team, talented artists, and a truly fantastic crowd. It's still very small compared to most festivals, and we know exactly what we want for Festinho in the future: to stay intimate, friendly, magical and with its twist of Brazilian flavour. Small really is beautiful.

A little about Liverpool Carnival Company

Liverpool Carnival Company was created 6 years ago by husband and wife creative team, Roger & Maeve Morris. Roger’s career as a professional percussionist spans the last 40 years and includes accolades such as performing with The Real Thing, Jools Holland and Novo Balanço. Maeve, his wife of 30 years, produces almost single-handedly all of the exquisite costumes worn by the drummers and fabulous dancers from the Liverpool Samba School. They have delivered and participated in over 900 events in Brazil, Amsterdam, Ireland, and the UK. Liverpool Samba School holds the accolade for being one of the only non Brazilian samba schools to play in the Rio Carnival parade, with an ongoing partnership with Mangueira samba school -the oldest school in Brazil and a multiple Carnival winner.

Liverpool Carnival Company has delivered a Rio-style carnival in Liverpool since its European Capital of Culture year in 2008 with the focus on involving and engaging local communities in its preparation and performance as well as presenting a memorable spectacle for the people of Liverpool and visitors from further afield. 

A little about Orb Events

Hope Street based Orb Events are organisers of Brazilica 2011, Liverpool Pride Festival in 2010 and 2011 and Christmas on Hope Street. To view a selection of their other projects or to find out more about Orb events please browse Orb’s website www.orb-events.co.uk  Or for more information please contact Debbie: info@orb-events.co.uk.

For more information see http://www.festinho.com and http://www.brazilicafestival.com

All profits from the night will go to the Action for Brazil Children's Trust.

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DJ Silvao to play Brazilica Festival after party

 

BRAZILIAN BEATS SET TO ROCK NATION SUPER-CLUB

Brazilian star DJ, DJ Silvao of renowned DJ group Mistura Latina is set to headline the BRAZILICA Festival after party, which will take place at Liverpool Super-club, Nation on Saturday 16^th July from 10pm.

Brazilian born Dj Silvao is one of the most dynamic Latin music DJ’s in the UK today. He has been playing for over 7 years in the UK as well as frequently travelling for gigs in Europe and Brazil. Silvao is one of very few DJ’s in the country who play authentic Brazilian music, with an extensive library of CD’s consists of every genre of Brazilian music, from Forro, to Pagade,  Axe to Samba, Baile funk to Lambada and Kizomba and everything in-between. His unique blend of Latin mixes with chart toppers is already causing a sensation on the dance floors across the country.

DJ Silvao has travelled extensively around the UK, Europe and Brazil playing at packed out venues.. He is currently a resident DJ at Azucar in Leeds and hosts the most popular Brazilian nights in the North called Sambaloco with its creator DJ Fabio Bahia.

Dj Silvao is highly sought-after for his rare talent, and his mixing technique is hailed amongst the best in the industry. His current body of work consists of a variety of Latin music mixes as well as mixes of top 10 chart selections with Brazilian and Latin rhythms. His Baile funk mix of Lady Gagas ‘Poker Face’, salsa remix of  Beyonce’s single Ladies’ and samba remix to Flow riders ‘Spin me’ are packing the dance floors at his popular weekend gigs. He is rated amongst the best DJ’s in the country by his peers.

Mistura Latina was set up in 2008 to promote Latin music styles through events, club nights and music production. Mistura Latinas number one passion is to bring every genre of Latin music to a worldwide audience. From Zouk to Reggaeton, Samba to Salsa, Forro to Bachata, Kuduro to Lambada! Mistura Latina is home to some of the best Latin DJ’s from around the world, artist with flair and imagination and years of experience behind the DJ desks. Their DJ’s are 100% dedicated to the music and have their finger on the pulse for all the latest and best Latin sounds picking them up sometimes before they hit the shops.

DJ Silvao joins a plethora of local and national samba bands, groups and Brazilian Djs on stage at the BRAZILICA after party, which is sure to be the hottest ticket in Liverpool.

With the Football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Brazil is a country that is in prime position on the World’s stage and as Liverpool’s love of all things Brazilian continues to grow with a plethora of bars, restaurants, dance and sporting events popping up around the city the links and similarities between Liverpool and Brazil are becoming ever more clear. Our mutual love of sport, celebrated footballing histories and strong sense of community spirit mean that we have a lot in common,  BRAZILICA promises to capture those similarities and the Latin Fever that is sweeping the city in a spectacular fashion, so get BRAZILICA 2011 (15 – 17 July) in your diaries and get ready to party with Liverpool Carnival Company.

You can check out some of DJ Silvao’s work here: http://soundcloud.com/mistura-latina-dj

ARE YOU READY TO SAMBA? 

EVENT DETAILS

BRAZILICA AFTER PARTY

Sat 16 July, 10pm             

Nation, Walstenholme Square, Liverpool

£5 on entry.

More information can be found at www.brazilicafestival.com
Keep up-to-date with Liverpool Carnival Company's events on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/brazilica2011 

 

Cream 18t Birthday - First event 2011

Cream @ Nation

Saturday 5^th March 2011

Above & Beyond / Laidback Luke / Wolfgang Gartner / Sidney Samson / Funkagenda / Chris Lake

Following an outstanding year which saw Cream come of age reaching 18 years young as well as celebrate an awesome year of sell out shows from its club events to Creamfields, everyone’s favourite clubbing pioneers Cream have pulled out all the stops for their first event of 2011, which takes place on Saturday 5^th March.

The Main Room will be hosted by one of the biggest DJ’s on the planet Laidback Luke, this leader of the nu-breed pack of DJ/Producers is renowned for his monster tracks and has worked alongside the likes of David Guetta and the Swedish House Mafia to name a few. He will be joined by US electro / tech house producer Wolfgang Gartner, who is one of the few US artistes to have achieved international success over the last few years. Joining these two heavyweights will be Sidney Sampson, famed for his uber successful track ‘Riverside’, Sidney makes his Cream UK DJ debut, having performed a stand out set at Cream in Ibiza last Summer.

The legendary Courtyard will be hosted by everyone’s favourite trance trio Above & Beyond. These global dominators of the trance sound are currently sitting at No.5 in the DJ Mag Top 100, with a hugely loyal following, expect the A&B army to flock to Liverpool for this very special 3 hour set. Joining the boys in the Courtyard will be Irish upstart John O’Callaghan whose fans include the likes of Armin van Buuren and who in 2008 scooped the award for ‘Best Producer’ and ‘Best DJ’ in the Irish Dance Music Awards.

Back by demand, and following their outstanding sets at Cream’s 18^th Birthday in October, we welcome Funkagenda, Chris Lake and Michael Woods who will be taking control of the Annexe. Also joining them will be D.O.D

Cream’s unsung hero residents Gareth Wyn, Andy Mac, Anthony Probyn, Lee Ellis, Rob Harnetty and Jemmy also join the bill.

Please note the next Cream Liverpool event will be Cream’s 19^th Birthday in October, so expect this event to be lock out. To avoid disappointment we advise you to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets On sale now: £23.50+BF / www.ticketline.co.uk / Tel: 0844 888 4401.

Cream @ Nation – Liverpool

Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4JJ, 10pm – 6am, Info: www.cream.co.uk, Tel: 0151 707 1309, Tickets: £23.50+BF, www.ticketline.co.uk, Tel: 0844 888 4401.

Saturday 5^th March 2011

Above & Beyond

Laidback Luke

Wolfgang Gartner

Sidney Samson

Funkagenda

Chris Lake

John O Callaghan

Michael Woods

Gareth Wyn

Andy Mac

Anthony Probyn & Lee Ellis

Rob Harnetty

Jemmy

D.O.D

‘RUNWAY’ THE JUSTICE VOGUE BALL GOES INTERNATIONAL

VOULEZ VOUS VOGUE AVEC MOI?

‘RUNWAY’ THE JUSTICE VOGUE BALL GOES INTERNATIONAL

House of Suarez are delighted to announce that “RUNWAY” - The Justice Vogue Ball, to be held at Liverpool’s Nation (Cream Super Club) on Friday 29^th October from 7pm will feature performers from across the globe, making this a competition international proportion.

JoJo Zolina of Vancouver’s ‘House of Dangercat’ will Jet in especially for the Ball, Jojo will perform a short piece before taking his place on the judging panel beside Liverpool’s own Pete Price who has also been confirmed to pass comment on the evening’s offerings.

Zolina lived in the Philippines until he was 12 and has a big personality on-stage, with his dancing incorporating a plethora of styles: the Filipino folk dancing, acrobatics, vogueing, locking, bhangra, and more. His earliest influence was watching his uncles break-dance in the streets of Manila. It’s Jojo’s mission to teach others how to Vogue. He says that “this type of dancing just requires an open mind and lots of attitude.... “It’s like Pride, where we celebrate everyone.”

Jojo explains ‘ Vogeuing was born in New York in the 1970s after disco was driven underground as the “devil music” associated with gay culture. Those dancers responded to the music, they created a whole new language. More than a fad. I can’t wait to see what Liverpool can do on the RUNWAY, it’s fantastic to be able to come and perform in such a great, cultural city and I’m expecting a lot from the Vogueing Houses.’

Continuing the international flavour, House of Savage will ‘whack’ in from the Netherlands to compete in the fierce categories such as Bizarre, Club Freak, Femme Realness (drag) and Erotica. House of Savage is made up of dancers from the ‘Got Skills Crew’ based in Rotterdam. Got Skills is an organisation which is engaged in creating abilities for future development of urban art forms and artists. Founded in 2007 by Jason Jeandor, Ingeborg van Weissenbruch & Osman Batal, the company has its own society full of motivated, talented dancers and produces awe inspiring shows for the most divergent of purposes; the Vogue Ball will be no exception as they lay down the Vogueing gauntlet and threaten to tear up the competition. Will you stand in their way?

This year’s home grown houses include Liverpool based House of LIPA and Manchester’s own House of Fierce who will both join in the battle for ultimate vogueing supremacy against House of Suarez, House of Sian and a number of other houses from across the UK. Renowned actor, writer and dancer Rikki Beadle Blair is sure to make an impression as he keeps it all together in his role as Master of Ceremonies for the evening and renowned ‘Black Angel’ DJ Claud Cunningham sets the ‘wheels of steel’ spinning with a mix of old and new skool pop, hip hop, R ‘n’ B, house, disco and funk. Some serious sexy human specimens, bizarre creatures, and live Pa's will also stomp down the runway in the fierce fashion we have come to expect from a Liverpool Vogue Ball.

Legendary radio broadcaster and panel member Pete Price said ‘I am excited that I’ve been invited to be a judge – what Darren Suarez is bringing to Liverpool with the Vogue Ball is something not to be missed ! If you are outrageous, over the top, full of energy, and want to be part of one of the greatest happenings since 08 then join the House of Suarez. (I haven’t a clue what I’m going to wear!) ’

“RUNWAY” The Justice Vogue Ball is one of Culture Liverpool’s 10 for 2010 commissions and is also a major highlight in the calendar of the LEAP 2010 year of dance.

With all of the luscious bodies, fantastical creations, Hot House Dancers, Vicious Voguers, Wonderful Whackers, and Delightful Drag Queens. “Runway” - The Justice Vogue Ball will be the event of the year, make sure you get your tickets as only a few remain. What are you waiting for?

Gentlemen, start your engines and may the best Diva win!

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

The “Runway” Justice Vogue Ball

Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool L1 4JJ.

Friday 29^th October 2010,

Doors Open at 7pm,

Tickets: £15*

How to Book: Call the Liverpool Echo Arena Live Hotline on 0844 8000 400 (Mon–Sat 9am-9pm and Sun 10am–4pm) or go online to www.echoarena.com*.

Alternatively, book in person at Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office or at Resurrection and News from Nowhere, Bold Street, Liverpool.*

*Tickets subject to booking fee