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Canadian Invasion Beach Party
November 25th/ 2006
Kaoshiung
The venue is located on the beautiful beach by Jhong Shan University in Kaohsiung. It’s Kaohsiung’s best beach and only 10 minutes from downtown. During the day, there will be a free barbecue, a host of activities and live rock bands playing. At night, the place will be taken over by the international DJ talent for the party. Shuttle buses will leave from the Train Station to the venue every 30 minutes. Hotel packages will also be available for people that don’t tend on spending the entire night dancing and drinking in the sand.
Tickets are:
$700NT presale
$900NT at the door
Main Stage
Dekoze
PPM, Release
Toronto, Canada
www.dekoze.com
He has been a staple in the Canadian DJ scene for over a decade. Respected internationally as an absolute party starter, Dekoze has charmed hundreds of thousands with his energy, skills on the decks and choice in music. There is no one the man hasn’t played with. He is so revered on the West Coast of Canada, that he has become a guaranteed sell out act every time he plays. His style is hard to peg into one category but it is generally very banging and funky. He reminds me a lot of Donald Glaude on the decks.
DJ Czech
Circa Shoes/ Futuristic Funk/ Hi Karate
Vancouver, Canada
www.djczech.com
You would be hard pressed to find a Canadian DJ more famous or infamous as the party monster, DJ Czech. He started Djing in 1989 and through the years developed what can only be described as one of the oddest/ creative styles of breaks out there. A lover of reggae, punk, jazz, metal and electro- Czech mashes it all together into insane sets. He has played all over the world alongside acts like The Chemical Brothers, Prodigy and The Crystal Method. He also was the founder of Whistler’s longest running club night, “Soul Kitchen” at Tommy Africas. With half a dozen hit CDs including “Cock,” “Cream of Beats,” “Breaks, Drugs and Rock and Roll,” and “On the Reggae Tip,” Czech has become one of the most legendary Canadian DJs of all time. He has also just created www.garageloops.com Which is fast becoming a staple for electronic music producers.
Grant Stetski
Neotribe/ Fusion/ Rush Style Clothing
Vancouver/ Tainan
www.grantstetski.com
He has become the most downloaded DJ in Asia, has his own signature T-shirt released by Rush Style and was recently showcased on Taiwan’s largest news channel, TVBS. Most have seen him play but chances are you have never seen him play the style he likes to, as he is a slave of the Taiwanese club scene. But on this night he will throw down the music he truly loves.
Rob Solo
Frisky
Ottawa/ Kaoshiung
www.myspace.com/djrobsolo
One of the most respected foreign DJs in Taiwan and the creator of the legendary Frisky parties. Rob is a veteran Canadian DJ, who brought his special brand of house to Taiwan. Peppering the South of Taiwan with his much celebrated mixes played a big part in house gaining a following around Kaoshiung. He has played at just about every venue worth mentioning in the South. If you haven’t seen him play and enjoy quality house music- you are missing out.
?Syntax Error vs. DJ Glenn
Kaoshiung/ Chicago
www.djglenn.com.tw
Both are known for tearing up Kaoshiung clubs with their diverse styles. Tonight, they will be battling it out on stage. Hopefully, there won’t be any blood but Glenn is from Chicago, so chances are he will bust out some mobster moves. I am sure these two will get the crowd going mental.
Hip Hop Stage
Tasc
The Latest Entertainment Group/ Mixlab
Toronto, Ontario
www.djtasc.com
For turntablists and hip hop heads, Tasc is a name synonymous with creative hip hop mixing. He has won the Ottawa DMC Championships twice and taken the prize in countless DJ battles. He has played alongside acts like A-Trak, The Executioners and The Scratch Perverts. He delivers to the dance floor everytime.
Kid SL
Loaded/ Stylusts Crew
Toronto, Ontario
www.myspace.com/djkidsl
The 4 Time Ottawa DMC Champion and the 2006 DMC Canada Tag Team Champion is making his first appearance in Taiwan. A huge name in the Ottawa DJ scene, Kid SL will be making his mark on the Taiwanese hip hop scene.
DJ Sheep
Ministry of Sound
Sydney, Australia
www.djsheep.com
Bevan Jee aka DJ Sheep is the founder of Australia’s legendary Terntable Jediz DJ crew and the 2-times AUSTRALIAN STATE DMC DJ Champion & 1-time AUSTRALIAN STATE DMC SUPREMACY DJ Champion. Since his official entrance on the DJ battle circuit in 2001, Sheep won a total of 5 x 1st Place titles and remained undefeated. At the 2003 STATE DMC Finals, after blitzing all competition in an unanimous desicion, he announced his official retirement from the battle circuit. He is one of the most respected hip-hop DJs / turnablists in Australia. Now, a resident at Ministry of Sound, Taipei, Sheep is enjoying his time in the country and gaining a lot of support during his time here.
MC Hotdog
Taipei, Taiwan
The bad boy of the Taiwanese hip hop scene and hands down the most notorious is this man. MC Hotdog, known for his political commentaries and controversial lyrics, this rapper has caused about as much drama in Taiwan as one can without getting arrested. Who doesn’t respect that? Opening for just about every major hip hop act that comes into the country and coming off the release of his incredibly successful major release, Encore, Hotdog is ready to get nasty on the beach.
Stereo:Types
Toronto, Canada
A new DJ/ MC team who are turning a lot of heads with their special brand of beats, live vocals and treats. This will be their first Taiwan appearance and they look forward to showing everyone what all the fuss is about.[/color]
