Music : House
Organic returns from its summer break with a plethora of musical talent for your audible pleasure. To sign off the summer in true Organic style, we proudly welcome back one of the most talked about artist’s in house music today for this special one off event.
For the first time, Organic will be teaming up with Leicester’s most prestigious venue Havana for the most exclusive bank holiday party in the midlands. So what ever your weekend itinerary entails, work on Monday has been cancelled. Pack your dancing shoes and be sure to take full advantage.
SONNY WHARTON
Sonny Wharton is one of the most in-demand new DJs on the club circuit today. After winning the Renaissance mix-tape competition in DJMag Sonny stormed Ibiza landing a weekly residency at Manumission, rocking Amnesia and DJing on Radio 1! Since then he’s racked up slots at the likes of Ministry Of Sound, Pacha, Godskitchen, Chibuku and Renaissance and consistently gains rave reviews in the media; DJMag, Mixmag, IDJ and MTV all included.
Hailed as one of the original 'Mixmag Future Hero's alongside Nic Fancuilli and Tom Neville worldwide demand has seen Sonny rock numerous clubs and festivals in Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Morocco, Ibiza, Russia and USA, hold down a monthly residency in Barcelona, Spain, complete two solo world tours and play to over 1 million people at The Love Parade, Berlin, Germany.
Sonny's productions and remixes have become some of the biggest tunes of 2008 for the likes of Sander Kleinenberg, Pete Tong, Mark Knight, Steve Angello and Roger Sanchez proving Sonny has a promising studio presence with forthcoming releases already lined up on Ministry of Sound, Whoop! and Toolroom.
Renowned amongst the industry for his energetic performance and 3 deck wizardry, two of the worlds most reputable audio companies Ecler and Ortofon have invited Sonny to become the head of their joint 2008 UK Pro Team to showcase his skills on their equipment and play a key role in the development of both brands.
For such a fresh face on the scene things are looking very exciting indeed! Don’t miss out.
“What makes Sonny stand out from the pack is his combination of talent and determination.” - DJ MAG
“Tipped for the top.” – MIXMAG
“Hot new talent!” – ANNIE NIGHTINGALE (BBC RADIO 1)
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ORGANIC DJS
On the back end of a somewhat hectic summer, the boys can reflect on taking their 4 decks, 2 mixers show to a higher level. Headlining the second room at Eden Ibiza and following X-Press 2 to play the closing set to a jam packed arena at the Wickerman Festival are just some a couple of examples that the boys are moving in right direction.
Over the last 6 years, hard work and pure determination has pushed the Organic DJs towards the forefront of the national house scene. Combined, the boys have rocked crowds at Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, The Wickerman Festival, In Bed With Space and The Emporium.
On the production front, their debut track ‘The Beginning’ has already been snapped up by Pure Trax and is set for release this coming summer, and has featured on various radio shows including Riley and Durrant’s ‘NuBread’ show on Galaxy FM. Future projects include a new EP and collaborations including non other than Renaissance resident Sonny Wharton.
Now signed exclusively to Stronghold Artists, the Organic DJs are about to be let loose on a global scale!
Be sure to watch this space…
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PAUL LUCAS
Being no stranger to the music industry, Paul had already developed a passion for music at the age of 11 upon the purchase of his first drum kit and made his first live appearance at the age of 14. Some 5 years later, he joined a professional rock band (Rebel) and went on to tour Europe.
His introduction to the dance scene came about in 1998. Paul secured his first gig at Sundissential, warming up for non other than now BBC Radio 1 stars, the Trophy Twins. From this point on, it was onwards and upwards. Smashing his way into the Midlands house scene, Paul was playing regularly for Sundissential, Subway, Kudos and the well renowned Nightingales in Birmingham.
To date, Paul Lucas is a well established name in the house of global brand Godskitchen, and is regularly billed along such names as Eric Morillo, Judge Jules and many other A list artists.
Paul’s enthusiasm and pure love for music makes him a firm crowd favorite every time, don’t miss your chance to hear the sound of one of the midlands finest talents.
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ROB PEATMAN
A fresh face on the local house scene, Rob is a prime example of the importance of hard work when pushing through the ranks. Since making his Leicester debut at Marz Bar only a year ago, Rob has made regular appearances at the majority of local establishments working both on the playing and promotion side respectively. A well educated clubber, and a DJ with a point to prove, Organic tips Rob Peatman for local Leicester domination. The futures bright, the futures orange.
VENUE: Havana, 25 Yeoman Street, Leicester, LE1 1UT
ADMISSION: £5 (before 1am, more there after)
TIMES: 12AM – 6AM
EMAIL: info@organicpromotions.co.uk
**FREE ORGANIC DJS 4DEX:2MIXERS SHOWCASE CD TO THE FIRST 84 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR**
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