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Marc
Breakbeat / Alternative / Electronica

www.marcreck.com



Birmingham, Midlands
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/10/2005
Band Websitewww.marcreck.com
Band MembersThe Project X Presents collective - www.projectxpresents.com

The Mr Elephant Presents collective - www.mrelephant.com

Plus the residencies & musical collaborations

InfluencesGhandi, Bill Hicks, Noam Chompsky, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Nirvana, Buddha, Mark Thomas, India Aria, My Friends, Lovers + Family
Sounds LikeBreaks - Freestylers, General Midi, Autobots, Future Funk Squad, Tipper, Plump Djs....There are so many musical influences in and outside of breaks, it would just go on....a few are Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, R.e.m, Pixies, Brian Wilson, Coldcut, Bjork, KT Tunstall, Vaughan Williams, Sigur Ross, Jimi Hendrix.. ..erm..djwise i get to play loads of places now so there are totally different sets. For the big clubs, It centers around, Breaks, some techno into Drum & Bass if i get the chance, i aim to get as much dynamic as poss i guess...i like big cut up and rolling breakbeats, lots of warmth and atomosphere, huge drops, heavy rolls, phat and dirty basslines..Depends on the time of the set really, and i do love to build and diversify..For Bham Opera and real mixed age ranges, or with live bands i tend to centre around party stuff, so soul, funk, ska, that kinda thing, and for the long sets or hosting back bars, the trip hop, reggae, electronica, and scratching all comes out. Just sorted 21, 000 records and built a laptop to house Traktor Pro, so looking to blur the lines and always interested in creating narrative in the atmosphers. Work a lot with Vjsa and sometimes dancers and performers, and more and more with musicians. I like political, and inspirational samples, have built up a load of accapellas which i cant wait to use, and we've got a few interesting live remix projects we are working on, so watch this space, (and feel free to get in touch :)

Djing mix for New Vibes Dance Showcase 2007

Drop Beats @ New Vibes 2007

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Djing with Bham Dance Collective/Lisa Wetton/Vj Chromatouch in our Peace Not war set at Drop Beats Not Bombs

Drop Beats (in Pink Wigs)

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Djing at Rockfall Residency @ The Custard Factory

Djing at our first Project X Presents

Djing at Custom Made Residency

Hosting The Back Bar for Giles Peterson Gig

Our 3rd Rockfall Event @ Air

The Aurul Fight @ our 1st Project X Presents Event

Our 2nd Rockfall Event @ Custard Factory

Our 2nd Project X Presents Event

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   About Marc

DJ Marc Reck

Explosive dj sets, groundbreaking Birmingham events, and innovative collaborations are three things that have become synonymous with Dj Marc Reck. Though most known for his floor filling breakbeat sets, Marc's recent performances for Project X Presents, Custom Made, and the Birmingham Opera Company, have seen his djing now take on a more multi genre approach, and alongside his Mr Elephant radio shows, appeal to much wider audiences.>

Marc currently has five residencies, and co-promotes three of the city's most forward thinking events, alongside his work with various dancers, performers, vjs, and musicians both in and out of the studio. Now armed with a four dex & efx traktor scratch setup, and his entire music collection, 2008 promises to see new exciting horizons for the Birmingham bred lad.

"One of the things you notice about Marc's djing is his infectious joy in playing great tunes. Bouncing around behind the decks, completely at home and willing the crowd on, he is so obviously loving being there that you can't help but love it too" - R Batsford (Metro)

His journey has been a long and arduous one, proving like so many others that he's prepared to work long hours purely for the love. It was back in 1999 where things really started to take off, when he got his 1st headline residency in front of a 1000 people, which, along with a heavy dose of Que club inspiration, kick started him off to creating his own events. By 2002 he was running a successful weekly friday night at the Academy, and after honing his dj skills at clubs like Spectrum, (and even his own house, which had turned into one of the Moseley party houses!!), Marc had developed a solid reputation for party rockin performances!

By 2005 the party house had grown too big to be a comfortable living space, so he gave birth to another breaks night in Birmingham, this time featuring guests such as 808 state, Future Funk Squad & Brothers Bud. It was here that he teamed up with Drop Beats maestro Boogie Dave, and saw them pack out the Custard Factory from the start of 2006, with their Rockfall events, featuring guests such as Utah Saints, Lawgiverz, Aut0bots, and a host of international breakbeat artists. 2006 also saw Marc and the rest of the Project X Presents Collective offer their groundbreaking debut event, which received national press, and fused the worlds of live, DJ, comedy, VJ, performance and dance into a seamless 6 hour show over 3 stages. Marc also debuted his first track - a remix of Bob Marley's Exodus and performed live with musicians, belly dancers, performance artists and vjs, in the climax of the show. In 2006 Marc was also invited to host his first weekly radio show, play his first festival, and play the main stage of Drop Beats Not Bombs.

Marc FUCKIN ROCKS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! - J Break - (Cyberian Nights/After Dark)

In 2007 things really started to get interesting, beginning with an appearance alongside the Freestylers, which saw Marc getting signed to the mighty Archangel agency, which then further led onto getting offered three more festival gigs, and being asked to cover the Coldcuts headline slot. Back in Birmingham, Marc was experimenting with expressive djing, performing with Birmingham Dance Collective, Lisa Wetton Dance, and Vj Chromatouch on a special headline set for Peace Not War as part of Drop Beats Not Bombs. A few months later Marc re-opened the main stage of the legendary Que Club as part of the following Drop Beats event, performing with Dramask, VJs and a burlesque performer. In the autumn time Marc was asked to DJ the official after party for Birmingham Opera for their recent performance of La Traviata. He secured another headline residency, this time for the eclectic Custom Made events, which by the 2nd gig, had spawned a review in the Night Times publication for his performance alongside Dj Derek where Marc's set was named "one of the sets of the year"

What an amazing set!! You got the entire room dancing and hanging off the rafters! Never seen so much energy in one room for a long time…..on a Sunday too!! Marc Reck ROCKS” - Mark & Shona (Custom Made)

On the events front in 2007 Marc also completed an events management course and gave birth to the the acclaimed Festival esque Mr Elephant Presents, which once again packed out the Epic Skate Park. Mr Elephant Presents raised the stakes with its innovative and interactive carnival style approach to each event, collaberating with local groups and promoters such as Indymedia, Jam Jah, Jibbering, local community arts organisation Dramask, alongside a host of local guests such as Samba Central and Sir Real (H.O.G). Rockfall returned once again to the custard Factory with guests like the Baobinga, Far Too Loud and playing host to Mechanoise's 10th Birthday Party. Marc was also hosting various rooms for other nights and the now acclaimed Project X Presents saw their second event with more national press and Marc DJing with a live string quartet, two VJs, a host of performers and a lighting designer, alongside debuting two more of his own productions in a set based on Joseph Cambells "The Hero's Journey"

In 2008 Marc has had his first 2 music commissions for the black country festival and events, and a dance on film piece for new vibes, alongside his Birmingham based Reckorder music project, and a host of studio collaborations. His multi genre djing saw new horizons with gigs alongside djs like Giles Peterson, bands like Mama Matrix, and hosting various venues from Bham Opera to the Botanical Gardens.

Also in 2008 Project X Presents & Mr Elephant Presents both delivered their biggest and most ground breaking events to date, Project X Presents recieving National Press, & Mr Elephant Presents being named Runner up of Best Small Promotions in the Night Times Awards

Also in the Night Times awards, Marc was voted best local Dj, and will be hosting the event this year with his first 5 hour set. He continues to review breaks for the Newspaper, (and is now resident at their events), and also hosts a live radio show every friday from 6-8pm on Rhubarb Radio.

Since 2009 has begun, Marc has been offered 5 new residencies, and work is underway on 3 new music based projects all of which promise new horizons and new challenges. Alongside his dj and music tech workshops, Marc is working with the Mr Elephant Presents collective on their 3 new residencies and in May, they will showcase their biggest line up to date with another festival style event, alongside showcasing local workshops. Project X Presents are planning their next big show, alongside an innovative multi venue xhibition, and are set to release their first film.

For info/contact please check out -

www.marcreck.com

www.mrelephant.com

www.projectxpresents.com

And if you would like contact Marc directly feel free to email on - marcreck@gmail.com Tel : +44 (0)7917 604 495

All bookings are negotiable, and to suit, and i offer more services on my site and with the Mr Elephant Presents collective

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Core Member and Resident with Project X Presents

Promotor and Resident of Mr Elephant


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Antiworld Events

Antiworld Events



Nov 4 2009 5:54 PM

Antiworld Events London Present:
November Rain 001...
The Rock & Rave Experience!!!
Feat Skazi Live In Concert!!!
Supported By King Lizard Live!!!
Saturday 28 November 2009
@ The Fridge In London!
Town Hall Parade, Brixton, SW2 1RJ, London, UK.
Blast Off : 09.00Pm - Re-Entry : 07.00am!
http://www.facebook.com/antiworldevents
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http://www.facebook.com/AntiworldEvents?ref=ts#/event.php?eid=158571440766&index=1
Main Stage:
The Over Ground Floor:
Skazi (Live & DJ Set)!!!
http://www.myspace.com/asherswissa
King Lizard (Live)
http://www.kinglizard.co.uk
E303 Vs Psykinetic
Kristian Vs Metaphase
Lobster (Rock & Rave Set)
Phil Lankester Aka Libra 9
Vagrant Misfit
Andy Forse Vs Pan
Monster Vs Matt Loraine
VJ Set By VJ Baby K
Second Stage:
The Under Ground Floor:
Diego cK
Sutekh
Peter Wel Aka Zeus
Tish Magic
E303
Lorenzo
DJ Roo
DJ Kymo Vs DJ Kito
Zwezd@
Andi Leppard
Candyman01
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Online Ticktes:
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Peace & Love The Antiworld Events Crew!!!


Alf Brozzer

Alf Brozzer



Oct 16 2009 5:56 PM

Alf Brozzer : two brothers with samplers & record players...


"Absinthe", our october 2009 too-drunk-to-funk mixtape.


yoyo

yoyo



Oct 15 2009 11:45 PM

Thanks for being friends :)
Hope you like our old skool Soul music.
Have a wonderful day!
Alf Brozzer

Alf Brozzer



Oct 7 2009 12:06 PM

Alf Brozzer : two brothers with samplers & record players...


"Tel Quel", our september 2009 mental mixtape.


this profile is now closed

this profile is now closed



Jun 5 2009 12:52 AM

hi thanks for having me do sound was grt night ..top dj

see you sooooon . tone @ c2
Muchuu

Muchuu



May 29 2009 9:23 PM

Hello! Shame you're booked...although think our dates have changed since then, but not sure what dates you were given! Nevermind, we'll see what happens :) Thanks for the add!!
Crash Repeat

Crash Repeat



Apr 24 2009 8:38 PM

GroundZeroprojects.com

GroundZeroprojects.com



Mar 19 2009 3:52 PM

Hey, wassup? Just dropping by to say hey and spread the love bro.

Just so you know though, if you want extra networking opportunities, exposure, fans who can subscribe to your tracks, the chance to run remix contests for free promotion, get tons of feedback on your music you should sign up for a free profile @ our website http://groundzeroprojects.ning.com
Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley



Feb 6 2009 5:28 PM

love to ya..peace
Rumble and squeek

Rumble and squeek



Jan 29 2009 2:21 PM

we love you! R & s x
The Ashan Project

The Ashan Project



Dec 11 2008 11:14 AM

likewise man! enjoyed the bit of a set you played. i also promote a night i'v been running for 9years. mite give you shout to come play in the north somtime! ...asher
Subsource - NEW SINGLE OUT NOW

Subsource - NEW SINGLE OUT NOW



Nov 11 2008 7:45 PM



'DARK IS THE NEW LIGHT'
The New Subsource single
is available now to download!!!
Available from all download stores including
iTunes,
HMVdigital,
Napster,
Beatport,
7 Digital
Laura Louise

Laura Louise



Oct 29 2008 12:05 AM

NoLabelsNoLines

NoLabelsNoLines



Oct 23 2008 9:33 AM

New Flyer

Advance Tickets are £5, Door Price is £7.


Buy tickets for No Labels No Lines! at Light House

For people who cannot access the internet, you can book your ticket by calling:

0844 870 0000

DJ Space
DJ Shogun
Sekotis - Live
DJ Nilaesh
Assert - Live
Global Parasite - Live
Broken Minds – Live
Theo - Live
Sleaford Mods - Live
The Barrel O'Baddies - Live
InnaSanctum - Live
DJ Skinny

This is a not for profit event. All money raised will be donated to the Heckler & Koch Campaign.
They are attempting to shut down the UK Headquarters of Heckler & Koch in Nottingham:

http://nottsantimilitarism. wordpress. com/heckler-koch/

Strictly Over 18's. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Light House operates a zero tolerance drug policy and reserve the right to refuse admission.


More Info: http://www. myspace. com/nolabelsnolines

No Labels No Lines!
Subsource - NEW SINGLE OUT NOW

Subsource - NEW SINGLE OUT NOW



Oct 14 2008 10:56 AM






As a massive thank you to all our friends and fans, we are giving away the b-side to our upcoming single "Dark is the New Light" which is being released 10th November on Doombox Recordings.



(Click on pic above for more info including tour dates and loads more)



The B-side is called "Bows and Arrows," it's completely FREE and only a click away.




Thanks again and please download the single too!!! Its all down to you!!!



Massive Love



Subsource

Phibes

Phibes



Sep 24 2008 4:13 PM

Just passing through to let you know that Volumes 1 & 2 of our Disk(co) series are now available.
Support us in providing you with our unique brand of subversive cutting-edge Brummy electronics




http://www. junodownload. com/labels/FHT

FHT - Innovation Through Destruction

Project X Presents

Project X Presents



Sep 11 2008 7:45 AM

This Saturday Project X Presents: Digital Dystopia.

All the hard work will finally pay off when this unique interactive omnimedia performance experience lands at BUSK.

3 stages, 20 acts, Bands, Burlesque, Poets, Comedians, VJs, DJs, Buzzboxes and Buzzfoxes.

We look forward to seeing you Marc Reck at the night that makes all other nights feel like a trip to the post office.

Check out the links below, tell all your friends where you'll be this Saturday and we’ll see you in the round.

http://www. projectxpresents. com/

http://www. channel4. com/4talent/feature. jsp?id=13506

http://www. new. facebook. com/event. php?eid=27611977756

http://www. myspace. com/projectxpresents

PXP Front Pictures, Images and Photos..

PXP Back Pictures, Images and Photos..
fuckmyspace!

fuckmyspace!



Sep 4 2008 9:14 AM

Ey up mate
Hope your good. Looks like we're clashing on the 20 sept. No matter it's all live in my camp. might see you when we finish
greg
I'm babysitting on 13 too.

GIGS COMIN UP IN BRUM
Check the bands out in my top friends.

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Fri 5 Sept
CONTEMPT
DISTRICT 13
EDICT OF INTOLLERENCE

FREE
@ The Wharf, Digbeth

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Sat 6 Sept
CRACKED ACTORS
CAPTAIN HOTKNIVES
+ Jahfly DJs

8.30 till 2am
£4 entry
@ The Wagon and Horses, Adderley st, Digbeth

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Sat 20 Sept
VPSG & Animal Sanctuary Benefit Gig
KILNABOY
ALCOHOL LICKS
INDECENT ASSAULT
THE BALSALL HEATHENS
+ DJs Dodgygreg,Skinny,Judge Dread

8 till 2
£5 Entry
Cheap vegan food available
@ The Wagon & Horses, Adderley St, Digbeth

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Sat 4 Oct
HEADJAM
DIRTY REVOLUTION
SUBSTRATE
+ 1 other tbc
+ SUBVERT DJs

8 till 2
£5 Entry
@ The Wagon & Horses, Adderley St, Digbeth
Custom Made

Custom Made



Aug 24 2008 2:38 PM

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A Classic. An all dayer. A Custom Made favourite. Some of the best ingredients of our parties so far to wrap up the summer with a home made recipe to rival your Nana’s cooking!

All day BBQ chillin in deckchairs, our old friend DJ Derek heading back up on the National Express to feed us proper reggae reggae sauce, a live ska filled sunset with the insatiable Royal Gala, into a bouncy ass boogaloo late night mash up!

You know what to expect :)
Get yer Sunday best on …it’s Carry On Custom Made!!
Dave Piper (Pro-Tog)

Dave Piper



Aug 18 2008 3:55 PM

how are you sir!
ALBA BEAT

ALBA BEAT



Aug 11 2008 3:09 PM

Many thanks for the support and being a friend, keep on up with your cool work as well, peace, Gary.
El Hombre Elastico - - (el flaco del sabor)

Hombre Elastico



Aug 10 2008 11:49 AM

It's official - Summer's on its way!

Appearing for one night only
this coming weekend in Bearwood
we bring you a night of conceptual Summer:
¡Viva La Música!

Tropical Heat, Bright Sounds, Sultry Vibes
and a Balmy, Barmy Night of Full-On Fiesta music and dance.

DJs El Hombre Elastico and Zuppa Inglese bring you the most uplifting, authentic afro-latino sounds around in a four hour session of latin musical mayhem that'll leave you tingling in all the right places!

Viva La Música - Atticus Bar - Sat 16th August

113/114, Three Shire Oaks Road, Bearwood, Birmingham, UK

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Malstrom

Malstrom



Jul 25 2008 9:52 PM

DUBSTEP OUT NOW!!


Malstrom with Lefthouse recording present Dubstairs

Hidden Half

Hidden Half



Jun 25 2008 2:59 PM

Bunka

Bunka



Jun 19 2008 11:40 AM

Cool man, well we'll be next door on 27th at Hare and Hounds so I should bump into you at some point.
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