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About: ADICTS Entertainment
ADICTS is an emerging dance music promotions team focused on providing the ultimate entertainment experience. Responsible for the mammoth showcase that is their premier club night series, Breaks & Enter, ADICTS’ profile is rapidly growing in notoriety. With a strong foundation in the Australian dance music community, ADICTS is committed to becoming a prominent force across the globe.
The team comprises of three DJs and a technical media publishing subject matter expert with backgrounds in engineering, sales & marketing, information technology, printing and graphics design.
ADICTS formed in June 2006, the brainchild of five friends, who realised that there was much room for improvement in the delivery of dance music events in Australia and that between them, they had most of the skills, assets, affiliations, ideas and drive to be responsible for this advancement. Thus what was then, ADICT Crew, was born – an acronym for its members first names: Anthony Radaza, David Kuczynski, Iyan Barry, Chris Verner and Tate Brammer.
In September 2006, the ADICT Crew embarked upon their first club night event by joining forces with two other DJ and promotions groups. This event was of course, the infamous Jaq’d on Jorge which tested the very limits of the establishment, drawing a record crowd to the now defunct venue, Jorge on George Street. It was in the planning of this event that the ADICTS team met their final member – Sang Pham. With his inclusion, the team was aptly and appropriately renamed to “ADICTS”.
ADICTS launched their first club night event, Breaks & Enter, together in December 2006, and since then, the boys have taken the Brisbane Dance scene by storm, drawing records crowds to BarZuka and then blowing away all other competition in the breakbeat scene after a move to the GPO Hotel and a weekly format. Since it’s inception, Breaks & Enter has consistently drawn mass audiences and has hosted a plethora of popular international, interstate and local artists including NAPT, Alex Metric, The Skool of Thought, Koma & Bones, Rob Reng, Deekline & Wizard, Janette Slack, 30Hz, Ninelives the Cat, The Autobots, D*Funk, Cut La Roc, Tittsworth, Lady Waks, Ctrl Z, The Aquasky, The Breakfastaz, The Rogue Element, Vlad, Nick Thayer, Precision Cuts, Tamsin, Signal Drivers, B.L.I.M., Bitrok, Loose Screwz, Friendly, Diverted and Karl Sav to name but just a few. This all attributed to the event being celebrated by the Queensland public and ranked as Queensland's No. 4 Most Popular Club Night in the inthemix.com.au Top50 (ITM50) DJ Poll.
In mid 2007, ADICTS launched its Artist Management and Touring arm, the ADICTS Agency and began managing local DJs, musicians and MCs as well as importing exciting young talent from abroad to play in both Australia and New Zealand. Renamed to Blah Agency in late 2007, it represents a quality list of international artists including Lady Waks, Rob Reng, Friendly, Tom Real, Boogie Army, DJ Quest, RSK (Sonic Animation) and Vlad. Blah Agency also represents over 20 local DJs, musicians and MCs including the much famed Adicts Collective and internationally renown Bitrok.
This year has already proven to be a mammoth year for ADICTS with many unique projects including Shake n Break on Australia day (with the Brisbane Breakbeat Collective (BBC)), Yo-Play on Anzac day (a collaboration with Shifty Productions) and the launch of Breaks & Enter at the Velvet Underground in Cairns. ADICTS also have designs on two new club nights that are soon to be announced, and the highly anticipated Dümi Festival - a boutique festival which has been promised to be the epitome of the ADICTS entertainment experience!
Last but by all means not Least Big UPS to the extended ADICTS army who make everything at ADICTS possible: Emily & Freddy from TrailerMedia, Pete and Mark (aka the Signal Drivers), Darren (aka Disco Daz), Stephan (aka El Nino), Dom (aka DJL), Connor (aka Conjure), Christina, Trish, Kate, Greg, Paul and Marcus from the GPO Hotel, Joey (aka Lady Lex), Troy and Terry from ITM, Olivia from the Velvet Underground, Chris and Adrian from the Empire Hotel, Liam (aka Butterz) and Paul (aka DiLate) from Shifty Productions, Murray from Central Station Records & all the other addicts out there (you know who you are).
About: Adicts Collective
Born from the depths of Queensland's No.1 Breakbeat Night (2007 ITM50 QLD No.4 Club Night), Breaks and Enter's resident lineup, the Adicts Collective unify phat, funky and chunky beats, melodic trumpet tones, Aftrican and Latin congas style percussion, and smooth and sublime, in time-rhymes, to deliver what has been described as "definitively exciting, interactive and evidently crowd pleasing"!
The Adicts are a collective of two house/electro/breakbeat DJs, two live musicians and a MC/beatboxer, united with a single purpose: to get the party started by filling out every dance floor they play to!
They are:
DJs: Devastatin' Dave and Verner
Musicians: Disco Daz on Trumpet and El Nino on Percussion;
MC/Beatboxer: KNO; and
The members of the Adicts Collective met through various club night events, promoted and hosted by ADICTS Entertainment from late 2006 to early 2007. The most notable of which is Queensland's leading Breakbeat night: Breaks & Enter; a night that promotes collaborative unions between DJs, MCs and musicians.
Throughout 2007, as Breaks & Enter developed, grew and evolved, so too did the partnerships and mutual understandings that formed between its resident DJs, MCs and musicians. Sangers (now departed) paired with Disco Daz on Trumpet; Devastatin' Dave aligned with El Nino on Percussion; and Verner teamed with MC KNO; each devastated the dance floor at Breaks & Enter week after week for a solid year.
One thing led to another and after a host of gigs in various venues across Queensland, the members of the collective realised that with the right coordination, there really was enough room for seven chefs in the kitchen, and together they were a greater force than any one or pairing of them alone. Adopting the “Adicts” title for which they have become synonymous with, the collective have been cooking up a storm ever since, dishing out stellar performances that have rocked each and every stage and venue to host them and delighting audiences visually and aurally across Australia.
The Adicts Collective presently hold residencies at Breaks & Enter, GPO Code Bar, the Empire Hotel, Uber, the Velvet Underground (Cairns) and have graced the stages of the Future Music Festival, Sounds Boutique / Shake n Break, Yo-Play, Ocean's 30 Sunset Festival and BBQ Breaks on New Years Day. Individually and collectively, the Adicts have appeared at the GPO Hotel, the Empire Hotel, The Met, Ambar (Perth), the Velvet Underground (Cairns) Birdy Num Nums, Uber, BarSoma, the Berlin Bar (Gold Coast), Ruby Tramp (Gold Coast), Rolling Rock (Sunshine Coast), the Sun Bar, BarZuka, The Globe, Jorge on George, Chic Boutique, Port Office, the Exchange Hotel and Fridays, and have supported the likes of Precision Cuts, Tamsin, Signal Drivers, B.L.I.M., Friendly, Diverted, Vlad, Bitrok, the Rogue Element, Nick Thayer, Madox, the Breakfastaz, the Aquasky, Smash N Grab, Ctrl-Z, Lady Waks, Tittsworth, Cut La Roc, D*Funk, the Autobots, Ninelives the Cat, Deekline & Wizard, Janette Slack, 30Hz, Rob Reng, Koma & Bones, Miles Dyson, Alex Metric, the Skool of Thought and NAPT.
To the members of the collective and to their ever dedicated faithful, the Adicts show is much more than just a musical performance; it's an entertainment experience designed and executed to completely satisfy both mind, body and soul. If you've had the Adicts experience, you'd certainly agree, that there are few shows with as much energy, passion and positive vibes. If you're an Adicts virgin… its time to get addicted!
String Theory Recordings November releases In Stores Now! STRR001: CC Rock "String Theory", featuring 4 tracks of House Music (including mixes from CC Rock, Aleksus Sanchez, Locklear & Poppin, & RioTGeaR) and STRR002: Dubclot "Yout Man", featuring 4 mixes of intelligent Breakbeats (including mixes from Dubclot, James Nao, and Beat Mavericks). Available at all major online music retailers.
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR003: 0045 & El Nino "Act Like Ya Know" in stores December 8, 2009. Featuring 4 tracks of intelligent dance music, including mixes from, CC Rock (Breaks mix), 0045 & Ethan Klein (Disco House mix), Justin James (chicago) (Fidget House mix), and the original mix by 0045 & El Nino (Tech House mix).
Yo Adictsasaurus. I just found out that we're related...and as a special family only present we've made a new song for you called "End of Days" (start doing backflips now). It's an epic instrumental opus to the moment when our ancient Dino relatives saw a large fiery object plummeting towards them. Please come to our page, give it a listen and let us know if it makes you feel like something catastrophic is gonna happen. If the song upsets you too much we will be holding several s support groups (read: comcerts) in the near future. Check our page for locations, dates and times.
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR002: Dubclot "Yout Man", in stores November 24, 2009. Featuring 4 mixes of Breakbeat dance music. Including mixes from Dubclot, Beat Mavericks, and James Nao.
DJ support so far from State Of Mind, Chris Renegade, Optiv, Masheen, Axiom and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- available on CHEMICAL RECORDS REDEYE RECORDS JUNO RECORDS MIRAGE 2000 RECORDS and in all the best vinyl stores
JAMIE IRIE is working with top reggea band HOUSE OF RIDDIM at the very moment on a L.P called KINGSTON 13 and will have some new releases this year and a tour to follow.look out for him. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim .
WORDS CAN BE SO SIMPLE .A video shoot at various locations UK. and J.A by Chris Ilston of CRIZ.E produtions .......
( WORDS CAN BE SO SIMPLE) backed by the HOUSE OF RIDDIM with a solid bass and wicked horn section and drums to rock with. A tune for the reggea music fan at its very best . This tune will make you get up and go and move you forword to a positive state of mind. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim Jamie, here's my HONEST opinion & comments.... "Words can be so simple...Actions..." YES, but MUSIC also speaks louder than words....& thats EXACTLY what this tune does. From the intro chants of "LION....LION!", you get the feeling of positivity & strength from the word GO! The bubbling riddim track is met with uplifting vocal vibes from Mr Irie. A tune aimed at those who talk 'round di ting' & don't seem to put talk into motion, this song hits the spot. A vibesy tune to fill the air with as much punc
For BreakBeat Lovers Only! To download this set, click in the right menu. LADY PACKA - LIVE BREAKBEAT SET - SUMMER FESTIVAL 2009 - Olimpic Stadium Seville Spain
HI FRIENDS, THE "I HEART SECRET WARS" 2XCD SAMPLER IS OUT NOW WITH TRACKS BY MALENTE, MARAL SALMASSI, ZERO CASH, LARS MOSTON, MONKEY SAFARI, MIKE OKAY, SAINT PAULI AND MANY MORE. YOU CAN PRELISTEN ON OUR MYSPACE, ORDER AT CAKEBATTLE.COM OR DIGITAL ON BEATPORT, ITUNES AND SO ON. SAY WHAT!
Hi Adicts Calling ALL RnB LOVERS!!! Its ON THIS Thursday Night!!! The GCs FUTURE of RnB Clubbing is FINALLY HERE The Drink Nightclub Proudly Presents:
RnB CENTRAL OFFICIAL VIP Launch Party THIS Thurs Oct 8 featuring NZs Hottest NEW RnB Artist Pieter T LIVE & DIRECT ONLY QLD Show!!
RnB CENTRAL@Drink Nightclub Qlds HOTTEST ALL NEW Urban DJ/MC PartyRocking Specialists DJs Blend/Panfa/Lockdown/Demarzz MC Kenny Hustle PLUS Interstate & International Guest Djs/Performers Podium Dancers/Mixtape & Movie Pass giveaways
The GC's FUTURE of RnB Clubbing is FINALLY HERE!! RnB CENTRAL ONLY@Drink Nightclub 4 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise LAUNCHES Thur Oct 8 EVERY Thurs Night!!
VIP List/FREE Party Bookings sms 0403983459 Doors Open 10pm/Free b4 10.30pm Expected Capacity Event Please be Early to avoid Disappointment!!
Hi Adicts Check out the GC's HOTTEST NEW RnB Night- RnB CENTRAL ONLY@Drink Nightclub THE GCs 'ORIGINAL' Home of RnB/HipHop/Soul
VIP Launch Party Featuring- NZs #1 RnB Artist Pieter T LIVE & EXCLUSIVE Performing ALL His NZ Smash Hits ONLY QLD Show!!
Bringing the BEST DJs/MCs on Rotation Blend/Panfa/Demarz/Bhujay/Enzzo MC Kenny Hustle PLUS International Guest DJs/Artists/Podium Dancers/CD & Movie Pass Giveaways/Mix DVD & CD Giveaways & MORE!!
RnB CENTRAL@Drink Nightclub THE Spot for RnB Launches Thurs Oct 8 then EVERY Thurs Night!!
Gold Coast get Ready to Party@RnB Central The Coast NEW HOME of RnB/US Top 40/HipHop Soul
Be There y'all 'Spread tha word' RnB Central Dis is how we dooze it lol
Adicts 2ND ANNOUNCEMENT WERE BRING BACK DJ DEZASTAR FOR A KILLA RNB SET
That’s right we‘ll have Dodzy from the unstoppable duo KRTWEEL, Stu Lister and DJ Dezastar exploding on the decks causing more mayhem when Audio Mayhem presents Hard Candy Masquerade supported by MC KNO and Nino - live percussion on Thursday 24 September, 2009. Also featuring our favourite Zoo Cover girl Brooke Evers and Bobby from De-Structive School of Dance.
Get ready to pull on a costume, put on a mask and run amok on the dance floor. There will be prizes for best mask and best dance thanks to Wild Orchid, De-Structive School of Dance and Urban Vibz. Don’t worry if you don’t have a mask there will be plenty to buy on the night!
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