by matt

Podcast #4 November 2008, Listenup.za.net presents: Innervisions SA Tour Promo, presented by Global Breakthrough

Global Breakthrough has been pioneering the underground global dance movement in South Africa since the brand’s inception in 2006. Now entering its third summer, it all kicks off with the Global Breakthrough Festival Launch Tour headlined by Innervisions sensation, Dixon, last weekend in November.

From the promoters that brought Âme, Henrik Schwarz, Dennis Ferrer, Luciano, Steve Bug, Lee Burridge and James Zabiela to South Africa’s shores, comes another Global Breakthrough Summer that will change the face of the local dance scene forever.

Hailed as Germany’s hottest property, Dixon was voted 4th best DJ in the world by ResidentAdvisor.net earlier this year. Known for his slow groove, deep house signature sound and classic vocals, Dixon is a true connoisseur of records and a critically acclaimed DJ throughout the world.

His three day tour slated for 28, 29, 30 November in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Soweto respectively, will set the stage for the annual Global Breakthrough Festival taking place in Cape Town during the last week of February 2009, with fringe events scheduled nationwide.

Dixon’s label partner at Innervisions, Âme, has been confirmed to return to the festival with more revered acts to follow. Global Breakthrough will soon be representing Innervisions in a digital space and selling the music online through the music portal @ GlobalBreakthrough.com

GB will launch their own label to look after local productions and be representing another two esteemed international labels by the time the festival kicks off.

Says Jamie Joseph, Founder of Global Breakthrough:”Our vision is to create a sustainable platform for local electronic artists, showcasing them alongside the best artists in the world and offering everyone an equal platform. We only work with like-minded and forward thinking brand partners including Flirt wine @ Kalahari.net, Channel O and Virgin Energy Shot. This allows us to create progressive experiences that get people talking.”

After returning home from a five year stint in Europe, Joseph saw a gap in the market for quality, cutting edge house music. Since the very first festival launch party in November 2006 featuring UNKLE’s James Lavelle at The Castle in Cape Town, the brand has toured many of the most in demand electronic artists in the world to African based locations that not only set it apart from the traditional club scene, but also sets the stage for a dance culture revolution. Global Breakthrough locations have included a wine estate, an aquarium, warehouse and mansion.

“In a country that is overwhelmed by commercial music, it is a breath of fresh air for both the local DJs and punters to have the opportunity to experience the very best electronic music on the planet and not have to engage in club politics.” Joseph continues.

More than just a festival, Global Breakthrough is an experience, a mindset and a culture.

Tour Schedule: Cape Town, Jo’burg, Soweto

Cape Town / Fri 28 Nov, 9pm

Location: The Runway / www.therunway.co.za
1st Floor, Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock
Local artists: DJ Low (Ivan), Leighton Moody, Bruno Morphet, Pierre, Peter A
Local brands: Soul Revolution, Keep it Real
Ticket price: Pre sale R70 (current) – R100 (last week) / R120 on door.
Hotline number: 074 186 28 72

Jo’burg / Sat 29 Nov

Location Zambezi club
Ticket price: R70 (current) – R100 (last week) pre sale – R120 on door.
Local artists: Oskido (YFM), Mo Flava (YFM), Monde (YFM), Vinny Da Vinci,
Coco Loco, Streat3gy & Pressue a.k.a Glenn & Pierre + more TBC
Local brands: Kalawa, House Afrika
Ticket price: Pre sale R70 (current) – R100 (last week) / R120 on door.
Hotline number: 078 237 3331

Soweto / Sun 30 Nov

Location TBA shortly, starts 1pm
Ticket price: R70 (current) – R100 (last week) pre sale – R120 on door.
Local artists: Oskido (YFM), Mo Flava (YFM), Monde (YFM), Vinny Da Vinci,
Marshall, Dino Moran & Odidiva LIVE PA + more TBC
Local brands: House Afrika, Kalawa
Ticket price: Pre sale R70 (current) – R100 (last week) / R120 on door.
Hotline number: 078 237 3331

Buy tickets online at www.globalbreakthrough.com and check out the GB music portal for free digital content downloads and the hottest DJ mixes from around the globe. Tracks from your favourite GB artists will soon be available to buy online with the launch of the GB digital music platform.

We have 3 sets of double tickets to give away to the 3 events in Cape Town, Jozi & Soweto.

All you have to do to win is:

1. Answer the question “When is the official Global Breakthrough Festival taking place in 2009?”
2. Tell us which event you want to attend Cape Town/Johannesburg/Soweto
3. Submit your entry to: competitions@listenup.za.net

And now for the 3 promotional mixes respectively from:

1. Dixon (33 mins, 31MB)
2. Pierre (38 mins, 35MB)
3. Oskido (60mins, 138MB)

MPI Project: Future Soundz Live on www.b2blive.co.uk Week 4

Future Soundz Live on www.b2blive.co.uk Week 4

MPI Project (Mike Politis) was born in Zimbabwe, during the most turbulent of times in that country, the end of the 70’s. As a small child his parents took him to New York where he grew up and his love for music ignited. This contrasting blend of influences of the upcoming New York house music scene and the soul and rawness of the African continent, became Mike’s base from where he operates.

After enjoying his childhood in the USA, Mike moved back to Africa to live in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leveraging on his multi-cultural background, Mike started of as a Drum n Bass DJ in early 1994, continually progressing to open South Africa’s first Drum n Bass record label, WayWest Wreckordings.

After setting his sights more on music production, he then opened 2 more Record Labels, Fracture Records and Kloraform, which have both enjoyed numerous successful releases within South Africa and vastly across the global village. You will find Mike’s older productions as an array of styles; from Hip-Hop, House, Electro and LoFi to Nu Skool Breakbeat and Drum n Bass.

Nowadays, the MPI Project sound has matured towards danceable electro, with minimal and tech house influences, without forgetting his musical background and heritage. Other Aliases of MPI Project include: Niteanday, D-Sine, Kode5 and Subtraction.

Mike is widely recognized as an essential driving force within the South African dance music scene – A status he has held for over the past 12 years now. He enjoys regular live multi dimensional performances which encompass all the vivid impact of an Audio / Visual Music Experience and has supported many International acts both in South Africa and abroad such as: King Unique, Sebastien Ingrosso, Brian Cross, Pendulum, Dieselboy, Raiden, Dylan, Smashing Pumpkins, Shimon, Jazzanova, Randall, Stuart Hillary and many more…

2008 will be remembered as the year MPI Project took over the rest of the world, starting with the first major step he took in 2007, when he decided to take his career to the next level by moving from South Africa to the UK.

While making a name for himself, he was soon picked up by the London dance scene, and after just four weeks in London, Mike was offered to become the head of entertainment and promotions, as well as resident DJ of London’s famous Zulu club.

Within no time his talent both as a live performer and top class producer was noticed and in just a few months he signed his first European record deal with the world renowned label BeYourself Records.

MPI Project has had the experience of having played on 4 continents in cities such as: London (UK); Bristol (UK); Athens (Greece); Brisbane (Australia); Amsterdam (The Netherlands); Toronto (Canada), Johannesburg (South Africa); Cape Town (South Africa); Durban (South Africa); Tel-Aviv (Israel); Jerusalem (Israel).

And venues like: Pacha, Empire, Club NL, ESP, Timbuk2, Carfax, Mercury Live