End of Year Round-up

Well it looks like our friend Calvin Harris will be joining us again here in Toronto.  He was here a few months ago for a sold out show at the sound academy with a great performance and will take on Uniun Nightclub for their ‘Factory Fridays’ on December 28. The Scottish born performer who’s actual name is Adam Richard Wiles is one of many talents; not only is he a solid DJ he is a singer, songwriter and record producer.  Calvin has just released a new album called ’18 months’, which is loaded with collaborated talent and club infused tracks.  They are so good I must name them: Bounce (feat. Kelis), Feel so Close, We Found Love (feat. Rihanna), We’ll Be Coming Back (feat. Example), Iron (Nicky Romero), Sweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch), Let’s Go (fear. Ne-Yo) and Awooga.

The Hoxton has some treats lined up for this week with Madeon playing on December 27, Flosstradamus on December 28, Feliz Cartel on December 29 and Dzeko & Torres with their NYE event.

If you are in Montreal or have the means to be traveling that way, New Gas City is gearing up for Festival Lumen. I am looking over the line-up for a second time and I am happily delighted.  The 3 evening festival will see Skrillix and Alvin Risk on Dec 27, Sebastian Ingrosso, Borgore and Otto Knows on Dec 28 and Porter Robinson, Hardrock Sofa, Sander Kleinenberg and Project 46 closing out the festivities on Dec 29.  If that isn’t the event that is going to exhaust you until New Years Eve I don’t know what will.

Here is a quick run down of NYE events for consideration: 

• Afrojack, R3hab, Shermanology, Quintino, Bobby Burns, Arty, and Tommie Sunshine @ Pier 94 – New York City
• Dada Life, Deniz and Bassjackers @ Dada land Compound – New York City
• Armin van Buuren @ Pier 36 – New York City
• Deadmau5, Chris Lake, Burns, DVBBS and Sour DJ’s @ Scotiabank Convention Centre – Niagara Falls
• Autoerotique @ Liberty Grand – Toronto
• Pretty Lights @ Roseland Ballroom – New York City
• Third Party, Nic Fanciulli and Max Graham @ New Gas City - Montreal

If I had an unrestricted choice of party I believe it would be between the Dada life or Afrojack event.  Ultimately I think I would go with Dada Life based on their performance here in Toronto this year, which was a wild wild night, and I know this event will be no different!

What ever you choose to do for and up until new years have a safe and happy holiday, hug someone and party safe!

Toronto, the new Miami?

With Decembers ‘Factory Fridays’ posted you would think that INK is on its way of making Toronto the new Miami.  Get ready for it: Roger Sanchez, Afrojack with Shermanology, Funkagenda, and Calvin Harris with Jacob Plant. I know, I still cannot believe it! The weather might still be cold outside but you know it's going to be hot inside Uniun.

But before December comes we will have the Swedish duo AN21 & Max Vangeli Phasing out Novembers ‘Factory Fridays’ at Uniun.  The two Swed’s are known for their banging house sounds and their releases and remixes with some of the industry’s greats such as Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Michael Woods and Ellie Goulding.  You do not have to dig to deep to know that AN21 is the brother of the world famous Steve Angelo of SHM.  Steve has seen the talent Max and his brother and has signed them to his label, Size Records.  Opening for them is NO_ID and Friday residence Manzone and Strong.

You can find all event ticketing on the INKtickets.com website, get them soon as they are subject to change.

Creamfields Chile to kick-off summer in Santiago

Well it is official, in 2 days Creamfields Chile is set to take over Espacio Riesco in Santiago.  This festival kick starts summer in the South American Nation of true electronic music lovers.  The line-up, as always, looks to be an impressive set of talent for the eager ravers.

Last years event attracted big names like Afrojack, Fedde le Grand, Busy P, Laidback Luke, Joris Voorn, Ferry Corsten and David Guetta.  But to the important stuff; this year they brought in some amazing DJ and producers such as: Fedde Le Grand, Calvin Harris, Nervo, Alesso, Michael Woods and David Guetta.

The venue itself is properly setup and organized quite well.  The VIP tickets and tables are elevated to the side and parallel to the main stage giving you a really good view and feel of the energy. I would have to advise on not doing VIP or tables this year and rather heading to the alternative stage which promises to be the floor filler and party of the festival. Instead I would organize a nice party bus with your friends, stock on lots good Pisco and prepare yourself for a wild night!

You have to give a big salute to Street Machine for bringing in some of the best parties in Chile.  Not only are they responsible for Creamfields, they contribute with Mysteryland, Sensation, PulParty and many other acts. So if you haven’t already purchased your tickets do so quick and remember if you have entel as your carrier you get a 20% discount.

Bet sure to check out my recommendations: Fedde Le Grand, Calvin Harris, Nervo, Alesso, Michael Woods.

www.creamfields.cl

Ticketing information

http://www.smevents.cl/