DnB @ The Gathering

With the absolute shitload of quality DnB djs/artits in Auckland and Welli on NYE, some of them will surely make it down to the G on the second night, ala Storm last year- NICENESS. So, whos got any inside info?
Go on then

PS: Yes I know its dam early to be asking questions like this but they have announced other internationals.

you said it chief. dont expect to hear any time soon who the big acts playing at the G this year are. but.. as always, you can trust it will be a fucken kik ass event as usual

woooohooooo gathering

gathering can't afford the likes of any real internationals this year, and most crews are gonna be invloved within the Welly and Akld tings, so my guess is that the dnb side of things will be lacking

I still live in hope for )EIB(, although im sure i'll have HUGE time either way. Not paying 100 dollars for one night at FU though, which will no doubt go off too. Da G Can't afford internationals? even with the main zones going for a day less than last year? New hardhouse zone must be sucking up the funds like a hoover. Mmmm... hoover bass...

100 bucks?

wtf is with that!!! wellys has fitty buck tickets b4 dec. 1st and like 60 or 70 after that, man u guys are being made to pay eh, come down to welly and save your dough!!

there will be no drum and bass internationals at the gee this year

the bc and fierce thing is one night only

and

so is intalex, digital and bailey

there is the possibilty of further gigs 2 weeks into jan for dig and intalex but bailey is esclusive to welly

hmmmmmm... interesting

locals are really gonna have to pull it out then. Hopefully some of the better homegrown talent can make it down after their NYE gigs otherwise the 2nd night might have a bit of trouble matchin the first.

And yeah, $100 4 fu- sumfin bout 4 rooms(?) but the price still seems a bit hefty for one night.

danjah and ddog, you dont know dat fer sure.

Gathering will possibly be getting dnb internationals for second night. they know dnb pulls people.

simpill

ahaha
i think ddog would know for sure mate!

love to know who they are in talks with as the only dnb internationals around in the south pacific and australasia are the ones that are playing for Grind, subtronix and pots' crew up in akld, unless you are talkin about Storm, Nicky Blackmarket, Kenny ken and MC shabba in aussie, therefore ole gathering crew would be massivly over budget once again booking djs from the UK to fly over here for one night of the gathering...


ofcourse i could be blatently wrong and would love for you to correct me, but hey you could always come to welly or stay in akld if u really love your drum and bass!

EZ

Danjah

will just to wait and see.
mind u the best set in the dnb that i saw last year was the hori bros in the afternoon on the 1st with 4 mcs, it was crazy shit

yehaa i saw that.

i did prefer storm and digital though ><
...but apparently she played the same set everywhere
That is suxx.

anD, yee wait and see i guess.
I love teh drumnbass, i loooohooohooooove the gathering tho ;0

simpill

Storm didn't play the same set everywhere at all.

There was a few mixes the same, but that's applicable to every single DJ that has ever come here from the UK DnB wise.

She definitely smashed it everywhere she played though, they just about drew every tune back at the G......

must ave been missinformed.

ok I interviewed Murry (promoter of the gathering) 3 days ago and said that:
concord dawn and salmonella dub will be there.
he is negotiating with Bulletproof and negotiating to get some Internationals from either Auckland or Wellington.
Pitch Black will also be there and some others that I forget.
I asked him if he fears that this will be the last gathering (since there is Alpine Unity, Auckland competition, Wellington competition and visions) he said that he does not fear the competition because he knows that Auckland isn't doing anything like the gathering and visions is also not doing anything similiar to the gathering.
wehen i said that he is loosing a HUGE crowd (drum n bass) then he said that if that is the case...then next year there will be no dnb zone if there is already too much competition.

PIX

NO DNB

WTF

Shit, i hope things never get that drastic. Bulletproof-nice one. Hope they hook that up

murray is talking shit

he hasnt negotiated getting any dnb internattys from welly

No internationals coming his way from our group of artists at all.

And I am still waiting for my travel to be reimbursed from last year as it goes.

I say we (or i, woteva) need to start a DnB zone fundraising appeal. Cmon, its 4 a good cause

hmmm...I was editing some of the Gathering footage today and it brought back so many good memories..."fun in the sun"..."relaxing in the day"...I was watching all this footage of weirdo ppl on lsd dancing in the weirdest way...I was cracking up at it...but ...ITZ ALLLL GOOOOOD!!!

I would go to the Gathering if they had a good dnb line up.
If you like trance Austin leeds of the us of A will be there and another major big trance DJ (Murry wouldn't tell me who the other DJ is) not that I care....

Imagine the Gathering with No drum and bass zone....

BAHAHA fucken LOL

biggup presha and ddog showing some fucken bizness common sense, gathering may be full of love happiness and smelly hippies, but it don't pay for ddogs flat rent! nor his soon to be constant nitrous cravings!

EZ

Danjah

gathering with no and dnb is very very very bad, i hope i never see that day.
shouldnt konflict be here around that time of year?

i dont want to insite bickering between genres but apparently the hard house has lot of internationals,couldnt they cut a few of them and use the money for an internationl dnb act?

Konflict? abahaha the humour continues, i don't thikn they'll want to play for the gathering anytime soon after what happened last time!

Kates doing a great selection for DnB locals, u know the DJs which dont get in even though they are really good because of fear of the other peeps who monopolize the scene not giving the chance to anyone who aint in there crew
I suggest you all just calm down about the Gathering, as for every year its going to pull in a massive crow and its going to be fucking wicked.
If internationals are so important to you guys then why dont u guys just go oversease and be international ureself.
Dissing the Local acts of NZ and the gathering over rumours and little inside querells between promoter ego is what stunts the scene here.
Get over it, the Gathering has been a major contributer to the New Zealand dance scene, I would like to see u hold a party with 10000+ punter and not lose out somehow.
So what it comes down to is -

Be Nice Humans

WORD!!!!

"Kates doing a great selection for DnB locals, u know the DJs which dont get in even though they are really good because of fear of the other peeps who monopolize the scene not giving the chance to anyone who aint in there crew "

FUCK OFF !!!

a lot of us have put in a lot of time, hard work and our own money into building a world class scene in this country

we have all moved away from the Gee because they do not treat there artists and the people involved well enough. i worked for the gathering for 3 years for very little or no return it quite often cost me to be part of it. We arranged Konflict for them 2 years ago and they were treated so badly they have said they never want to be a part of it again.

dont talk about something you know nothing about, the dnb scene in NZ is a community of individuals who all communicate and have a huge amount of mutual respect for each other. we have all tried to work with the Gee but have all walked away with a bad taste in our mouths.

There are people who have worked for the Gathering every year it has been running, and people who are going back even though they might not have got payed last year, just to make sure a good thing keeps going. From the Artist point of view, I think the Gathering does all it can with the treatment, but if you expect the red carpet treatment for the biggest Outdoor dance event in the country, then you must be dreaming. So Konflict likes to make a big roadtrip around NZ and expect to get payed for the times they traveled around the country? I dont see Konflict contributing to our local scene? They have nothing to do with it. hey shit happens ya know? I am glad u got out of the Gathering, but in future its all good to pay respect to ure own kind.
This obviously shows a world ruled by money...

Hippie crap rears it's elitist and contradictory head once again with fans of the G. I love the age old argument about DJ's not getting into the scene coz of our so called monopoly, and enormous fear of new DJ's. Get a grip. It was exactly the same when I started out in many peoples heads, and all it took was a little extra personal effort to get somewhere. That argument is negative and disrespectful, not only to us personally, but to all the people that support and respect the efforts we make for this scene, and have for the past 6 or so years. Do you think all the DJ's we ever have on our gigs are seasoned staples? There are a lot of people coming up right now and who is giving a lot of them breaks? The people that do get breaks are talented people who understand the concept of respect, as we all did when we were coming up. A competitive "I'm better than so and so and I should be on his gigs but he's scared of my talent' is a sure fire way to not get chances and / or gigs. Whether you like it or not btw, some of us are professionals and refuse to be treated like amateurs. These are pretty simple straight forward terms. Every other promoter in the country has no problem with the basics, so who is the organisation getting special treatment?

Presha - thanks for telling us whats actually going on ! Im not gonna go to Cobb if they cant pull any international Dj's...

Don't get me wrong, we were treated reasonably well last year and I had a great time playing there. The side was let down a bit by my travel never being taken care of and all the extra work we had to do personally to make sure everything was carried off though unfortunately. Digital and Storm both enjoyed themselves a great deal as well, and if the right offer was made in the right circumstances, I am sure they would do it again.
I am just not impressed at the lack of respect for artists that is commmonly expressed by people like LXR and others involved with the G. If they want the good things that come from having respected artists play at the event, they should respect these people's needs, and take care of them accordingly......It's not hard, I spend a lot of my time doing it.

Ps Prasha; maybe you could check out my thread in the "subsonic" board about chch dnb, im sure youll be able to tell me why im wrong about some stuff.

sorry for spelling your name wrong ... oops

the gathering is an amazing event. it is NOT just about the music. this concept might be a little hard for yo $orientated$ promoters and djs to comprehend.

There is nothing elitist about what LXR was saying. open your eyes ffs. BE NICE HUMANS. Everyone should stop shitting in each others mouths really. then we as nz might start progressing : a little more.

Im guessing none of BF or presha+? playing at the gathering this year? you shoodnt be anyhoo. not with that lack of respect.

$orientated promoters ???

we have worked hard to build a world class scene where the cream of the international dj's cannot wait to get down here and play. but we have done this by remaining professional and not resting on our laurels. none of us our driving fancy cars or sipping moet every night. if we were $$$ orientated we would be promoting trance gigs at the st james every other week.
its sad to see our scene undermined by the uneducated comments of people who know nothing about what they are trying to argue.

While the Gathering isnt just about music, im sure as fuck not paying $160 to go listen to music i dont like (trance, hardcore) or dnb dj's i will be able to check out at unity for $30.

Zeist:Your attempt to encourage people to go to the gathering to see DnB internationals has failed. Anyone who has any sense wont be going to the gathering to see DnB especially after reading this thread. Good one.

I dont think people who SPECIFICALLY wanted to see DnB internatoinals on NYE were going to G in the 1st place tho. The auck and welli internationals have been out for ages.

yeh, the gathering is a full spectrum party more for those that enjoy dance music rather than a particular genere.
maybe it has become a problem that kiwis expect to see an international at every big party they go to.

Oh woe is me...yet again I am misquoted in the press...(thank you pixie for reporting an 'IN' joke to the rest of the country espesh after getting an interview with me by saying that your interview would only be for your polytech class..naughty naughty..)..oh do you really think that I wouldnt have a D&B zone at the gathering....sounds like the same reporting that said that 97% of people were on drugs at the 'g'..Kate & myself have been persuing D&B internationals but it seems as though the g has a lack of credibility with the scene..(thanks guys)...anyway it was a pleasure to have digital & storm there & it would be great to have them or someone of their calibre there...but this year we are sticking with our nationals..(isn't that what its all about anyway)...My advice to those supporters of us out there is leave them to it...the sandpit's only big enough for two & I wouldnt want sand in my eyes...Full respect to the Drum & bass Massive...see you on the dancfloor...
cheers
Murray

Flux wrote...
"Kate & myself have been persuing D&B internationals but it seems as though the g has a lack of credibility with the scene..(thanks guys)...anyway it was a pleasure to have digital & storm there & it would be great to have them or someone of their calibre there...but this year we are sticking with our nationals..(isn't that what its all about anyway)..."

Hi Murray. Pardon me but I think if you read the first sentence there and the last sentence, there is a strange paradox going on....Maybe it would have been best for you to talk to the NZ drum n bass promoters seeing we all have high quality DnB internationals already coming? I think you know our phone numbers.

Flux wrote
"My advice to those supporters of us out there is leave them to it...the sandpit's only big enough for two & I wouldnt want sand in my eyes..."

Come on Murray. That's a pretty cheap and childish response. I have come to expect better from you. I have seen you deep in a sandpit duel when $$$ are concerned, are we not good enuff to play with anymore?

HI!!!! It's me again Mr Hippy Elitist, just a question to Presha and Ddog, do I get a discount if I wear my Daisy Chain to ure New Years parties

And Murray, nice to see you do see all which goes on over the net. Very dirty buisness to be involved in if ya are caught, but I suppose people are slowly learning that.

ddog - no dissing the Wellington Massive, u guys do what you do and you are good at it, but the G has equal ammount of respect.

Presha - I like ure diplomatic approach to things, that is why you do so well with the world of Internationals, no disrespect to ure crew either.

To everyone else who would rather Internationals in ure life, what is the real meaning of New Years?

Mine is, a handful of ure closest friends, a beach, some music, some cocktails etc, laxing on a beach somewhere, a collection of Vinyl with all the Internationals u can choose, celebrating new years without getting lost in the masses. Haha but i don't I will ever suceed at doing this

Talking about music is like dancing about architecture
-Frank Zappa.

"A dj who doesn't dance is like a writer who doens't read"


RESPECT~!!!!

gimme a sec to think of a comeback
lol

Hi presha, sorry didnt mean you when I meant the sandpit...maybe a construction zone..hehe gotta love those girders...Im interested if you have anyone in mind who would be available, e me off list...
& Darryl, when are you going to talk to me direct instead of talking to me behind my back to my friends...you forget who they are sometimes...I have more respect with people who come up to my face with a gripe...at least it gives me a chance to defend myself...come on darryl, have I ever dissed you....maybe conflict but you wern't party to their ROCKSTAR behaviour at the 'G'...We have treated our internationals with the respect they deserve...till you come up with proof otherwise...keep it to yourself you are only making yourself look bitter....

Respect to all
Murray

I'm loving this thread....hehe

Well well, sorry to butt in on the private war, but i
wuz jest wondering if any tickets to tha New
Years party in Welly are on sale up in Auckland?

yeah they are lilith, check thru tickatek, they should have it sorted innit.

gonna be a massive night, i can't wait for the return of bailey to test out dem subs at sub nine!

EZ

Danjah

This is better than shortland street!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

internationals are fun. Someone that you havnt seen before, and with the freshest tunes to back them up. Locals are all good too though. And the production behind the party combined with nzs greatest locals (dnb that is) will make it no question for me for NYE.

Gathering

Which best locals? I thought they'd all be up at wellington or auckland?

no offence to ment to anyone with my last post.
there should be locals from chch?
i saw a dj from nelson at new beginings he was pretty good. he was up for just about anything
damn good fun at seven in the morning.

"Your attempt to encourage people to..."

gettit right jamez

:/

flux sez "& Darryl, when are you going to talk to me direct instead of talking to me behind my back to my friends..."

excuse me?

nothing i have said here has been directed at you personally

i was merely giving an example of why i have no desire to be a part of the gee anymore, while our entire scene was dissed out by LXR

"wuz jest wondering if any tickets to tha New
Years party in Welly are on sale up in Auckland?"

yo

available nationwide thru ticketek

went on sale last week

Jamez brings up a good point

Are any of the Cyanide or BF krus doin the mish after their NYE gigs?

I am making an apology to "The Gathering" about what I said in my above post.

Trance is the biggest zone and the second biggest zone is Drum N Bass.

I wrote above that Murray quoted that if all the punters are going to Auck/Welly for New Years Eve then Murray wont have a dnb zone. He said that JOKINGLY because Drum N Bass is toooo popular to never have it @ The Gathering.

I took it completely out of context and I was "afraid" that he meant it as if to say there will NOT be a dnb zone @ the G...

Sorry for being a dickhead and not thinking logically.

Be Nice Humans

Teresa

Cool thread.

People should be friendlier though I think. I hope presha plays at the g (my fav local), and am hoping like hell some of the internationals from auck or welli plat at the g on the last 2 nights.

BTW, a cat just said don't catch a j john and then said "a lol le lol, a lol le lol, chigigigidig"

me bedford dun sik.

more sik than u

flame flame flame - hehehe - who's gonna take the next shot - come on everybody start firin

oh o... watch out cos danny bwoys here..... ill take a shot at you danny, your not as tall as me


and im funnier than you.....

ps sponsors for tomorrow morn

Concord Dawn are playing at the Gathering now on the second nite.

Hope the B-Proof boys get it aswell.

Wicky

OK, so;

There are a few in the know people contributing to this thread. What I want to know is:

Gathering rumours

Here are three of the rumours that I have gained wind of. There are actually a lot starting to fly around, as there are every year. However, these three we have heard from numerous people, and the story hasn’t changed with time. (That being typical of a true rumour as apposed to a rumour of a reality)

The Good:
1- The 3rd night is billed as ambient only. HOWEVER: all zones will stay open for DJ's on the third night. This is because the G can not get a playlist for all zones for three nights out soon enough. But they will allow people who have some skills to spin their vinyl on third night if they want to.

2- There is also a chance that an international D'n'B DJ who is playing in NZ, is going to make a guest appearance at the G on that third night. This is the dodgiest rumour and can not be confirmed as a true rumour however.

The Bad:
3- The G has sold billboard space on the walk up to the zones from the camp grounds. This was done to eliminate the debt accumulated from last years G. It looks like Vodafone or Telecom has expressed an interest in this.

I would be sooo happy for G rumour number 1 to be true!
Can anyone confirm or deny these please.

L8rzzz

>>>Hope the B-Proof boys get it aswell.

Heres the word from the always diplomatic jay pots from bulletproof off of DOA:

"It would be a cold day in hell before you catch us at another gathering. Fuck that!!! "

lol nuff said

As per most the rumours past and present, all of the rumours above are completely false but totally entertaining..... The Gathering has the same policies regarding advertising this year, as it always has...catch ya at G2 - This space sponsored by the number 4

Concord Dawn will be at The G. Anyone know any other D'n'B acts that will be there?

Fabel records from CHCH
Shapeshifter perhaps?
Maybe some of the Welli kru, im sure someone can fill you in

Theres a whole kru of us heading up from Alpine unity for the second night at The G....
i.e. Fabel, Mc Rizla, Flex

nice to hear that flex n rizla r gonna be there.....

whats up with your party upbeats??
thought you were doing one at the begging of Dec in Nelson???

yeah upbeats. whats up with your party?

I'm sure Upbeats party will rock out..
Funky rollers all round people.
This thread is fucked.....

Gathering = Smoking herb in the bush with my crew and having fun.

New Frontier = Phat tunes, lots of sweat and concrete

Bad Company @ FU = Phat tunes, lots of sweat and concrete.

Alpine Unity = The Bizness (This party is going to smash it up bigtime)

NZ has one of the premier Dance Music scenes on the globe. If we can forget the factionalism and all work together them there's no stopping the Kiwi's.

Alpine Unity is going to be the bizness alright . . . I miss that South Isle outdoor party vibe.

And do I hear of a Drum'n'Bass party in Nelson?
Hope there's such a scene down there cos I'm planning on making a move down that way for winter at least and I want to know if my bass addiction can still be satisfied.

'credability'

>>>>kore crew party

..^^^thats a negative...


there is still a party on dec 8 though. linton flat [up the matai] should be 'nice'

simpill

hey who said anything about concord dawn being at the g? No-one asked me!!!MB a phone call is in order? Would need to be treated a bit better than last year tho
big ups Darryl and the Bf crew for a crazy weekend in w town.
chair

hmmmmm

now i wannna go but can't afford it

ehehehhehe... oh gwan pix, im sure that youd be in muzza's good books, he'd prolly love to give you a free ticket

maybe if ya got down on ya knees

(j/k)