The Electroquisite 2007 'Neon Series' continues on Saturday 11th August as we return to the subterranean surrounds of Bristol's best venue Timbuk2 and combine with Cr2 Records for a very special 'Live & Direct' album launch party in anticipation of the release of the compilation on the 30th July 2007....
Following on from yet another incredicle event in July, we proceed with the 7th of 10 colour-coded events throughout 2007, showcasing some of the most exciting, influential & talked about Dj's, artists & producers from across the Globe.
For the 7th party of the series, PURPLE, it gives us immense pleasure to present the Australian artist responsible for some of the most celebrated productions & remixes to have rocked both dancefloors & airwaves alike over the last 18 months... DIRTY SOUTH (Cr2 Aus).
Biography
Over the past 3 years, Dirty South aka Dragan Roganovic has made an instant name for himself in the dance music industry, impressing the who’s who of international DJs, producers, media and music lovers with his uncanny ability to dish up ready-made dancefloor bombs.
Born in Europe and moved to Australia when he was 13, Dragan’s thirst for music took a hold of him from a young age. Unable to afford turntables, the youngster began ‘mixing’ with an old NEC Cassette deck, while his growing fascination with production saw him re-jig his home computer and start to make beats with it using demo music software. Inspired by everyone from Led Zeppelin and later The Neptunes, Dragan focussed his attention on producing mash-ups and bootleg tracks, with his natural ability to produce devastating dancefloor weapons seeing DJs clamber for promos – something that still characterises his rampant popularity.
The international attention didn’t take too long to swell either. When Dragan injected his trademark house groove into Evermore’s ‘It’s too Late’ rock hit in 2006, the entire dance music world stood up and took notice. Not only did dance luminary Pete Tong reward the track as one of his coveted ‘Essential New Tunes’ – the first Australian dance track to receive this accolade since Madison Avenue’s ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ in 1999, but the gem was also licensed to over 30 compilations worldwide, as well as being picked up by Warner and Ultra (USA).
Included on his self-titled EP of 2006 out through respected Australian imprint Vicious Vinyl, ‘It’s too Late’, topped dance charts worldwide and saw Dirty South nominated for a coveted ARIA award (Australian Recording Industry Association) - a stunning follow-up to the previous year’s nomination for his red-hot single ‘Sleazy’. ‘It’s Too Late’s’ impact was also confirmed in early 2007, with a nomination for ‘Best Alternative Dance Release’ at Miami’s ‘International Dance Music Awards’.
No surprise that Dirty South stands as one of the hottest and most in-demand new artists in house music. His remixing credits read like an honour role of dance music’s finest, having reworked revered artists such as Depeche Mode, Mark Ronson, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink, TÎesto, Chris Lake, Fedde Le Grande, Ferry Corsten and TV Rock.
Recent collaborations have also seen him team up with house kingpin Carl Kennedy for the dancefloor burner ‘Baby, I’m Gonna Leave you’, as well as Brit Paul Harris with ‘Better Day’, earning Dirty South another prestigious ‘Essential New Tune’ gong from Pete Tong.
While his productions go from strength to strength, Dirty South continues to excel in the DJing department. He’s toured the world, gigging throughout Europe, the UK, UAE, Canada and the USA and playing massive festivals across Australia including Good Vibrations, Future Music Festival, Summadayze, supporting the likes of Erick Morillo, Bookashade, Tom Novy, DJ Falcon and countless others. At home in Australia, he currently holds a residency with a national powerhouse club Onelove and he’s regularly touring interstate.
Home stereos are likewise kept grooving with his throbbing mix compilations, having delivered stunning offerings for Vicious’ ‘Clubwork’ (2006), Australian superclub Onelove’s ‘Your Disco Will Eat You’ (2007) and Ministry of Sound’s ‘Sessions 4’ (2007)
With only a few short years under his belt in the international production scene, Dirty South’s potential to achieve tremendous musical heights seems limitless. As his trademark blend of beats inspires more and more house lovers from across the globe to sit up and take notice, the future is certainly looking bright down south.
Making a rare UK performance, Dirty South joins Electroquisite residents WILL BAILEY (Toolroom), ALEX CLARK & LUKE LANGSON in Room 1, guaranteeing a night brimmed full of the most absorbing electro house you could undoubtably hear.
Room 2 on the other hand provides some variation courtesy of Room 2 residents TOM & RICH BROWN, CLINTON BROWN and ANDY KELLY, ensuring that no matter your preference, there's something to suit all...
We expect this event to be off the scale... possibly our biggest one yet. We're talking arguably the most in demand house producer in the world today, in Bristol for the very first time, making a rare UK performance... This will be unparalelled...
.. however, this is a NON TICKET EVENT... it's 1st come, 1st served, and once the club is full, we're full! Therefore, to ensure you don't miss out, we recommend you arrive as early as possible to avoid disappointment...
TELL YOUR FRIENDS, CALL YOUR MATES, INVITE YOUR BUDDIES TO THIS THREAD & REMEMBER TO LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU'LL BE THERE!!! SPREAD THE WORD PEOPLE... IT'S DIRTY DOWN SOUTH!!
ELECTROQUISITE 'NEON SERIES#7:PURPLE' featuring DIRTY SOUTH (Cr2 Aus)
in association with the Cr2 LIVE & DIRECT ALBUM LAUNCH
SATURDAY 11th AUGUST 2007
TIMES: 10pm - 5am (Last entry 2am)
DOORS: £10 all night (NUS with card/Concessions £8 all night)
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT A TICKET EVENT & WILL BE FULL
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
INFO/ENQS: 07968 367 349 or electroquisite@blueyonder.co.uk
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NEXT EQ: Sept 8th 'Neon 8:Amber' - LUKE DZIERZEK (Fling Music)