Mad love to the party people, djs, mcs, promoters and nightclubs that have worked with us and helped make the NZ scene what it is today. We salute all of you ...

BASS FRONTIERS 8TH BIRTHDAY part 2

ED RUSH AND OPTICAL (VIRUS RECORDINGS , UK)

THURSDAY 8TH MARCH 2007 @ SANDWICHES

The undisputed neurofunk drum & bass legends and old school Welly favorites are back especially for the Bass Frontiers 8th Birthday celebrations. They were here for our 1st birthday and have been a regular fixture at BF events for the 7 years since. Yes folks it's the mighty Ed Rush and Optical returning once again to infect the dancefloor with their unique brand of drum & bass sickness.

The Virus story began in 1998 when Ed Rush and Optical teamed up to create the classic 'Wormhole' LP. It cemented their status as the forerunners of the new sound of drum and bass, transcending the genre and gaining widespread success. Another LP followed in 2001 called 'The Creeps'. This again created a huge buzz and met with critical and commercial success. Hot on the heels of that release they proved emphatically that they had many more tricks up their sleeves, with the absolutely massive dancefloor smash 'Kerbkrawler'. 2003 saw the release of 'The Amazing Doctor Shade' LP which was yet another hit with fans of the Virus sound. 2004/05 the boys took a bit of a back seat with their only new production work coming in the form of the dancefloor hit 'Reece'. Virus went on to unleash some remixes of classic tracks from the past with stunning reworkings from Pendulum, Gridlok and Baron. The collection of lost dubs that was the 'Virus Vaults' LP was also uncovered to the great delight of many hardcore Virus heads. The label launched into 2006 with new artists like Noisia and NZ's own The Upbeats joining the crew cementing the label as one of the most crucial in the game. Determined to explore new territory, the guys moved to the next level with the release of the 'Chameleon' project and live shows. Ed Rush and Optical teamed up with brother Matrix whilst Rymetyme, Darrison and Louis Smith appeared on vocal duties. The release was followed by a series of Virus live performances throughout the UK.

SUPPORT: TREI, SAL, DDOG & VANADIS (Dunedin)

VISUALS BY OPTIBREAK

TICKETS: $35 (booking fee may apply) FROM DMC, REAL GROOVY AND SANDWICHES. MORE ON THE DOOR. R18.

More info:
The Mill presents Future Funk, every Friday 9 , 11pm on Radioactive89fm http://www.radioactive.fm. Wellingtons only and longest running drum and bass radio show.

http://www.bassfrontiers.co.nz / http://www.sandwiches.co.nz / http://www.bassdrop.co.nz

Bass Frontiers, the capitals longest running club night, would like to thank all the drum and bass heads in Wellington and throughout New Zealand for their continued support over the past 8 years. It's been a great ride with some of the scenes biggest names and pioneers consistently gracing our night with the freshest dubs and most amazing skills during that time. Guests have included the likes of Klute, Marcus Intalex, Bailey, Digital, Total Science, Grooverider, DJ Zinc, DJ Marky, DJ Hype, Mampi Swift, Andy C, Bad Company, DJ Friction, Stamina MC, SP MC, Dillinja, Lemon D, Krust, Die, D-Bridge, DJ Mosus, MC GQ, Doc Scott, Shy FX, Skibadee, Justiyc, Pendulum, DJ Trace, Bryan G, Darrison, Cause4concern, Goldie, DJ Lee, Matrix, Agent Alvin, Maldini, Vegas, D Bridge, Fierce, Maldini, Vegas, Junior Red, MC Moose, LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad, Concord Dawn, Bulletproof, Fresh, Shapeshifter, Pacific Heights, Presha, Adam F, Pots, Riddle, D tour, Medelin, Wizard, Steel, The Upbeats, The Facecutters, MC Green, DJ Random, B-line, MC Deluxe, Optical, Ed Rush, Rhyme Tyme, IC3, Storm, Rage, The Mixologists, MC Trip, MC Tali, The Next Men, Dynamite MC, Fat Freddys Drop, Trinty Roots, MC Flux, Nick D, Phantom, Motion, Konflict, Suv, 48sonic, Flex, MC Kyla, and MC Verse.

Mad love to the party people, djs, mcs, promoters and nightclubs that have worked with us and helped make the NZ scene what it is today. We salute all of you and invite you to join us and help celebrate this occasion in style. To mark this milestone we have secured 2 tours by some legends who have been responsible for many classic moments in drum and bass. T-Power will be making his New Zealand debut to promote his forthcoming 'Music4life' project and Ed Rush and Optical are returning once again on the back of yet another amazing album, the mighty 'Chameleon'.