Waterford City Event Guide

Karl Cullen (Gobsmacked Records)

In 2005, Karl and fellow Dj, Diarmaid O Meara began running techno nights in a local pub in Waterford’s inner city. Proving successful with locals for their jackin’ sound, within a year they found themselves supporting Dj's such as Marco Bailey and Fergie while running highly successful resident nights in some of South East Ireland's biggest nightclubs.

In 2006 they decided to set up their own label, "Gobsmacked Records", as a platform to launch themselves and their productions on the techno scene. One year later and 2007 saw Karl supporting the world-renowned Space Djz, Dj Rush, Dj Bold, Ignition Technican, Robert Armani and Marco Nastic to mention a few. 2007 was also the year of Mr. Cullen’s first release, “Siren E.P”, with the mighty Sourcecode on remix duties. This received critical acclaim by the media and was given some impressive reviews -

" come on in and join the party. A Chicago booty shaker with all the on-beat claps you could ever wish for. Include the World War II siren and you’re lifting the crowd into absolute overdrive. This one’s huge. " - M8 Magazine.

In 2008 Karl began releasing tracks with Ben Long (Space Djz) and produced a stomping remix for the Space Djz release “Force Majeure E.P”. After working hard in the studio he now has a volley of releases for 2009 including his monstrous track “Mind Control”, on the famous Berlin-based Record label - Killaz/Error Records. The label boasts artists such as Sven Wittekind, Torsten Kanzler, Dj Rush, Felix Krocher, Arkus P, Marco Remus, the list goes on and on.

With forthcoming collaborations already lined up with Robert Armani, Ben Long, Torsten Kanzler and Dj Kamikaze and the release of Karl’s debut album due out later in the year, there is no doubt that 2009 is going to be a big year for this up and coming Irish techno talent.


Christy O’Brien
www.bebo.com/ChristyOB

In the last couple of years, Christy has played to Australia, Berlin, Denmark and all over Ireland. The Apollo head-honcho has supported names such as Torsten Kanzler, Felix Kroecher, Alex Calver, Seb Fontaine, Stel, Style of Eye and Sven Wittekind in recent times while also receiving much airplay on Beat FM, Feile FM, 2FM and CueLK Internet Radio.

Recent Mix - http://rapidshare.com/files/206103593/Christy_O_Brien_-_Feb_2009_Demo.mp3


Paul Farrell

No stranger to Dublin’s techno scene, Farrell has been DJ’ing and organising events in inner city clubs such as McGruder’s, Wax, Radio City and Karma in the past. His vast love for various techno styles has led to him to being draughted in by Dublin’s legendary Acii Disco and Rubberband and in turn he has been pitched with big names such as Dusty Kid, Sian and Sourcecode of late. Apollo will be welcoming back Farrell after doing such a good job for us at our very first event. Expect some pretty tough minimal and techy fillers from one of Dublin’s finest.


Bubble Sweetman
www.bebo.com/bubsweetman

One of the upcoming local talents within Waterford city, Bubble is one of our newest residents to join the crew. After delivering a perfect warm up of house and minimal on his debut for Apollo we are delighted to bring Bubble back for another promising event.

This is was a recording of his set last time round....http://www.sendspace.com/file/8z0pht


Steve Power
www.bebo.com/Steve_Power

After holding down a residency in Waterford’s Oxygen nightclub for quiet sometime Steve has recently hopped on the techno bandwagon. Being a Hip Hop DJ originally, his mixing techniques are amazing to watch. Expect impressive 3-deck mixing and flawless scratching combined with some tech house and minimal grooves along with some of his own productions.

For a taster, here's a recent mix of his!!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/2ndwo0

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SATURDAY 30TH MAY, 2009

RYAN’S BAR,
BARRACK ST,
WATERFORD

For a map of how to get there http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.027466&z=15

DOORS OPEN @ 8PM

AND A MEASLY €5 ENTRY FEE BEFORE 11PM WON’T BE BREAKING ANYONE!!

Complimentary mixes from all these DJ’s are free to download from www.bebo.com/Apollo_Promotions along with pictures and videos from previous events.

Just to let everyone know that there is a new Charity being set up in Waterford called WASSA and its first fundraiser quiz night is on:

Wednesday the 12th of August in Twister Vix in Johnstown at 8pm

WASSA aims to help children on the Autistic spectrum in the county integrate into mainstream sports and activities.

Great craic on the night, come and show your support!

Alright lads,

Theres a night planned in masons sunday 28th, its called trad for haiti.

the butterfly band, drops of brandy, Cuisle are playing followed by the jam tarts.

Tis only a fiver in tickets available from masons or woodman. Free welcome drink provided, with finger food and complimentary entry into a draw for spot prizes.

Should be good as i know bottle brothers a very good, drops of brandy have my dad in them so i cant really comment lol but they are really good, im not sure of cuisle and jam tarts are excellent.

It starts at 6 and runs til 9.

If any of ye could make it twud be great and its for a good cause all money goes to the Haiti fund and the craic and music will be brill im sure!!

Hope to see ye there :D:D

south wrote: »

thought the butterfly band were playing at that?

Sh1t!! edited :D:D

Rock, Metal & Techno!


A bit late advertising this, merely one day before it's on but better late than never!
The premise here is simple, Rock, then Metal and finishing the night with some dirty Techno!

All local bands to Waterford playing and should be a blast, Friday night in Electric Avenue, from 10:30pm until whatever time seems fit...maybe Sunday!

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