[AKL] - RUSKO (UK) ONLY NZ SHOW - WED 11TH FEB @ SEBA

DUBSTEP ALLIANCE presents.. RUSKO (UK Direct / Exclusive NZ Show)

WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY

4:20, 373 KARANGAHAPE RD, AUCKLAND, 1010

Rusko Bio:

Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko was born in Leeds in 1985 to a musical family. From day dot Rusko was surrounded by music whether it be his families piano’s, guitars, banjo’s and saxophones…or in his later years the heavy reggae and dub sound systems of Leeds, music has always been an integral part of Rusko’s life.

After graduating from Leeds university with a degree in musical performance, Rusko discovered the world of dubstep through SUB DUB and a debut appearance from the “Digital Mystikz”, having spent the past 10 years making future dub alongside Leeds very own Iration Steppas, Rusko connected with the sound and moved down to London to further advance his musical opportunities with Sub Soldiers label mate Caspa.

Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound Rusko bought a highly driven energy and fun approach to the dubstep massive and quickly coined his own take on the genre and turned the scene upside down. His sound appealed to many people outside of the dubstep world as his productions became more adventurous in formula, sound and energy. His huge hit “Cockney Thug” has been played by everyone from Pete Tong, Switch, Diplo and Santogold. And has been remixed by Buraka Som Sistema, Diplo, Drop the Lime and the Scratch Perverts.

His sound continues to develop with different BPM’s that lean to jungle, house, hip hop or electro, either way, whatever BPM or tempo…you can immediately tell a Rusko track.

At 23 Rusko is only in 1st gear, with collaborations on the table with the likes of Switch, Diplo , Yo Majesty and Wiley the future sure is looking bright. Already setting the radio airwaves alight with his own productions and remixes of artists such as Adele, A-Trak featuring Kid Sister, Leon Jean-Marie Rusko is only going in one direction. Onwards, upwards and far beyond any producer could dream of. Rusko is like Dr Dre, Timbaland and Switch all rolled into one with a serious overdose of bass.

Rusko Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/ruskonfire

Support from:

ILL FIGZ
(Subtle Soundsystem / Christchurch)
SILVERBEAT
(Back from London / exclusive DJ set)
OOGUN
(Dubstep Alliance / Drunk Elephant Sound / Base Fm)
SEEKA
(Dubstep Alliance / K Fm)

Hosted by DAPHT ONE (Dubstep Alliance / Base Fm)

9pm - 4am (Rusko on at Midnight)

400 Limited Presales $30+b/f from Beat Merchants and Conch. $40 on the door.

R18 - Please remember your ID!

Rusko - Cockney Knees Up Mix

Tracklist:

Dkay - Fire (Rusko electro mix)
Rusko - Period
Rusko - Breezeblock Ravers
Unitz - The Drop
Benga - Bengas OH his Head
Rusko - Get Ya Cockout (Princess VIP)
Rusko - Mr Muscle
Rusko - Moanerz
Rusko - Mo Go Gadget Rusko
Caspa - Marmite
Rusko - Jahova
Marcus Visionary - Flying dubs
Buraka and Rusko - Jumpup
Skream - Murderer instrumental
Rusko - Mr Chips
Lutan Fyah and Rusko - Soundguy is my Target
Rusko - Soundguy special

(Right Click, Save As)

http://www.rusko.dubster.co.uk/RUSKO-COCKNEY-KNEES-UP-MIX.mp3

Rusko Essential Mix - December 2008:

http://www.newmixes.com/rusko-essential_mix-sat-12-13-2008.html

Im not gonna miss this one, should have leave the next day as well....

Ez peeps,

Some bad news..

RUSKO has pulled out of playing his Auckland show citing Heat Exhaustion through his management and has arranged to fly back to London direct...

My sincerest apologies to everybody who has been hanging out for this. I was on the phone to UK and Oz until early hours and again today trying to sort something to no avail...

He is 100% not showing now as hasn't boarded his flight in Sydney that just left at 1.30pm our time...

DUBSTEP ALLIANCE WEDNESDAY however will go on and he GOOD NEWS is we have a BIG lineup of DJs ready to bring the heavy on the massive 30,000W (!) Martin system that's just been loaded in to 4:20

MUNK who just touched down from the US representing Grime City the #1 Dubstep night in San Francisco

ILL FIGZ representing Subtle Soundsystem in Christchurch and fresh from supporting Benga and Skream in Sydney up for an exclusive Alliance set

SILVERBEAT who used to run the DJ show on Juice TV is back in the country for 10 days and has got hooked on Dubstep while in London where he has been writing for Resident Advisor magazine, also an Alliance exclusive

DUBSTEP ALLIANCE residents OOGUN who always has a bag of fresh dubs from around the world. SEEKA fresh back from running tings Skullf**k style at the Kiwiburn festival with MC SPEAKEASY from Kolab alongside and myself DAPHT ONE on host n toast duties, gonna be large regardless so a real case of you miss it you diss it tonight !

Refunds..

A $25 refund can be collected by taking your ticket in to where it was purchased (Beat Merchants or Conch Records) from Friday 13th February until Friday 20th February. The $5 will go towards covering the non-refundable costs of an event this size.

Since we are doing a refund there will be a $10 cover charge tonight, wicked value for sure, hope to see you all there your support is appreciated !

Some valid points have been made on the refund tip ie its not ticket holders fault etc, so..

$30 refund will be available from ticket retailers from Friday for 7 days..

Tonight will be $10 with a Rusko ticket or $15 without a ticket..

Hopefully we will cover our non-refundale costs and have a blinder of a night at the same time !

Respect.

hay i just wanna no y all these shows r during the week, i cant get time off but me and all my mates really keen for it