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Sharne Parker & Sarah Foley ‘GO INSANE’ on U LIVE!
Friday, October 26th, 2012
Sharne Parker (BASENIA) and Sarah Foley have been announced as winners of TVNZ U LIVE CHANNEL ‘TUNE ‘ KIT KAT MUSIC COMPETION for their Awesome Drum n Bass Track GO INSANE!
Sharne and Sarah have been in the studio with producer Joel Little of Goodnight Nurse and Kids of 88 fame, perfecting the track and the outcome is INSANE!
Originally from Wellington and Queenstown respectively, Basenia (Sharne Parker) and Sarah Foley met at MAINZ earlier this year. After realizing they both had a passion for Bass music, they decided to collaborate, the outcome being the catchy, uplifting ‘GO INSANE’.
Producer Sharne Parker “BASENIA” is one of the youngest EDM producers going global in Moombahton.
Sharne learn’t how to produce EDM back in High School at Wellington High School, mostly producing R&B instrumentals coming from an R&B background. He is now currently at MAINZ “Music Audio Institute of New Zealand” in Auckland, being lectured by the Matt Chicoine ‘Recloose’ and DJ Philippa, both of whom are exceptionally talented in DJing and production.
He is influenced by Dave Nada, Dillon Frances and Diplo/Major Lazer from the fast growing Moombahton scene, and also drawing inspiration from Drum n Bass artists such as Netsky, DJ Fresh and Sigma. He knew that the Moombahton Movement was his calling, and you can expect some seriously exciting sounds coming soon to your dancefloor.
Sarah Foley has been singing and song writing for the last four years. With artist influences such as Shapeshifter, Tali, and Katy B, Sarah has developed a passion and desire for singing and MCing over electronic music. She has recently being taken under the wing of well known NZ DnB MC – Tali, and is working with her on developing her own style of free styling and singing both live and in the recording studio.
This is a Summer Anthem! It’s pretty obvious BIG things are ahead for these two kiwi music stars.
For interview and BASENIA DJ enquries please contact Tiffany
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APRIL SUN – JOLYON PETCH & SAM HILL ft RIQI HARAWIRA
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
Jolyon Petch & Sam Hill have been Dj’ing together for over 10 years but it wasn’t till they started making music with each other in 2009 that things really started to heat up for them. The pair were performing together at the innaugural Auckland Beer festival event and wanted to make a song for the night that New Zealander’s would relate too. The outcome was an upbeat dance version of the The ‘Dudes Iconic anthem “Bliss” which was originally penned in the 70’s by Dave Dobbyn & Peter Urlich. Bliss 2010 was officially released on Club Luxury Records.
It immediately shot up the Itunes Dance Charts and overnight hit the #3 postion before taking over the
#2 position under Global Mega Hit Producer David Guetta. The song also charted in the Australian Aria
Dance Charts with their highest placing of #30 in the Top 100 club tunes and was played on radio stations around the
globe and also featured on Air NZ inflight entertainment systems.
Their next single “April Sun” is a collaboration with Singer/songwriter Riqi Harawira (Ex Dead Flowers), and they take on the mighty Dragon Anthem “April Sun in Cuba”. Their version brings this classic up to date 30 years later for modern dancefloors to enjoy.
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Connector NZ Music News Spring 2012
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Check out what Riqi Harawira, Jolyon Petch, Sam Hill, Franko Heke and The Girls from OZ have been up too,
and with who in 2012…
It has been a full on and studio focused year for Riqi Harawira with his first release Gutter Black 2012 Feat Sir T
gaining momentum and support from Radio around the nation, with a massive shout out of thanks to all who added it to their playlists! Since its release in May, Riqi has been a regular face on Maori Television as they fully support the Riqified version and video, and he has been a special guest performer on both HAA and the wickedly popular Homai Te Paki Paki. You can in fact tune in this Thursday September 13th to see him interviewed on HAA with Rudi.
Gutter Black holds a very personal connection for Riqi, and his message is strong and clear, anyone one with courage and faith can rise from the gutter to follow their dreams! To champion this message he joind Y for Youth as an ambassador along with Amanda Billing, Tiki Taane and Jay Bulletproof, a charity Riqi is a passionate campaigner for as they create sustainable funding to help, support, inspire and mentor the youth of today . He has proudly been one of the many talented artists performing at their fundraising events, and will be again Wednesday 19th September for The Third Supper along with The North Shore Youth Orchestra.
Also on the gig front he has supported renowned kiwi band ‘Coast’ at their album launch, performed as special guest for the Blue Friday Boys Breakfast raising awareness for prostate cancer with the wonderful Sir Peter Charles Leitch AKA The Mad Butcher, Simon Ponga and Shane Cortese. Latest news is Riqi will be performing live at the V8 Supertourers concert on October 27th with headliners The Feelers, Jordan Luck Band, Peter Urlich and where he, Jolyon Petch and Sam Hill will drop a dancefloor BomB, LIVE for the first time for the massive crowds. No stranger to producing dance music as Riqi was the founder of ‘Trureal’ who recieved awesome reviews in the USA, and previous to that he was lead guitarist for legendary band ‘Dead Flowers’. This new collaboration will definitely see the fusion of his House and Rock backgrounds come together with an expolosive track.
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I SEE YOU BABY..SHAKIN THAT ASS ;)
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
DJ Favorite teams up with Jolyon Petch and reworks 90s Dancefloor Anthem,
“Shaking That Ass (I See You Baby)”
Russia DJ & music Producer DJ Favorite teams up with New Zealand Music producer Jolyon Petch to update this booty shaking anthem from the 90’s for modern dancefloors around the globe. Already being roadtested on Jolyon’s latest tour in Dubai, Cyprus & Australia this dancefloor weapon will be exploding onto music stores in late August with Club Luxury Records – http://www.clubluxuryrecords.com. The song has a musical vibe similar to the European Hit song ‘Loca People’ by Sak Noel and with it’s instantly recognisable vocal hook made famous by Groove Armada this new single will see it getting top spins in the best clubs and festivals. A Hot tech house remix comes from Russian producer Incognet.
Jolyon Petch returns to NZ for the ‘Shakin that Ass’ release!
Friday August 31st – Malbas Whangarei
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SARAH ROBERTSON RETURNS TO ROCK NZ 2012!
Friday, August 3rd, 2012
The newest face representing Australia globally and taking the world by storm, both behind the decks and camera, is the stylish Sydney based DJ and Model, Sarah Robertson.
Since her last vist to NZ, Sarah has toured alongside Australia’s number 1 DJ duo team, Stafford Brothers and Timmy Trumpet throughout Thailand whilst they filmed the second season of their reality TV Show. She smashed through 9 gigs over 8 days, with some of the the tour highlights being the headline artist for the famous Black Moon party and carving up Nikki beach while the sun set..
Sarah has rocked decks at the Playboy Mansion in LA alongside Steel Panther, Sasha Grey, DJ’ed the official after party the following day poolside at the Beverly Hilton, the Official Grammys After Party in February, and again in August for her regular ‘Rock the Mansion’ party.
She has worked her magic on the decks supporting Snoop Dog, Flo Rida, LMFAO, Moby, Justice, Calvin Harris, Pendulum, Steel Panther, Sasha Grey, Stanton Warriors, Bombs Away, Sneaky Sound System, Stuart O’Jelay, Stafford Brothers, Timmy Trumpet and many more… (more…)
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DJ TUINI NZ TOUR 2012
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Originally an RNB DJ… DJ Tuini has evolved over the years to create an RnB/Mashup Club sound designed to make the party rock! ..AND this July she is bringing her unique body rocking styles to NZ !
Fresh from season one of reality tv series THE GC, this is her first time performing down under and she is very much looking forward to discovering her New Zealand heritage.
After growing up in a musical family, singing and playing instruments such as the violin, organ, and guitar…
DJ’ing came easily to her. “I saw a friend playing”, she recalls, “and was mesmerized. I actually for the most part taught myself… practised on some really old equipment until I got it right. The guys who showed me how it all worked said ‘if you can get it right on terrible equipment, then you know you can play!’ And that’s exactly what I did.”
Fast forward to now, and DJ Tuini is no stranger to the spotlight. (more…)
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RIQI HARAWIRA ‘GUTTER BLACK 2012’
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Riqi Harawira’s ’ Gutter Black 2012’ featuring Sir T video is live and rocking NZ airwaves.
He has reworked a favourite kiwi classic from Hello Sailor, with his flavor with the song featuring a Haka which is translated in the video, and there is also the magic lyrical styles of Sir T .
The track has the support from original songwriter Dave McArtney, and he features on the guitar BVs.
This song has a very personal connection for Riqi, and his message is strong and clear, anyone one with courage and faith can rise from the gutter to follow their dreams! To champion this message Riqi has joined Y for Youth as an ambassador, a charity he is a passionate campaigner for to create sustainable funding to help, support, inspire and mentor the youth of today.
Riqi Harawira ‘Gutter Black 2012’ Feat. Sir T
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CUTTING TEETH ‘OPEN MIC NIGHT’ BIN BIN DELUXE
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
*CALLING ALL PERFORMERS & LOVERS OF LIVE MUSIC*
Hey attention everyone who’s looking for a GREAT time out on Tuesday Evenings!!
NZ Musicians Franko Heke and Riqi Harawira host an Open Mic night EVERY TUESDAY at the spunky new Restaurant/Bar in Takapuna Bin Bin Del…uxe!
(Behind the Elephant Wrestler).
This is open to all musicians of any level!
But what separates THIS Night from the rest is that we will be recording all the performances then uploading them to our YouTube Channel which automatically enters you in the competition to WIN the chance to RECORD YOUR OWN 5 TRACK EP!!!!
We will be showcasing an INCREDIBLE new menu of top notch Food & throwing out great specials like:
1 x Scrumptious sharing platter
2 x Tapa’s bowls
& 2 x Glasses of VNO Wine for just $40 ALL NIGHT!!!
Plus only $28 per Bottle VNO!!
This FUN FILLED Evening will be brought to you by VNO Wines & The Depot Artspace & hosted by NZ Musicians Franko Heke & Riqi Harawira.
So musicians rock on down with your supporters & fun lovers do the same!!
Peace Franko & Riqi 🙂 (more…)
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DEMARK & MANNA ‘MUSIC OF MY LIFE’ OUT NOW!
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Having collaborated with a number of high calibre vocalists in the past including Terri B and Max C, Demark & Manna return with their new single “Music Of My Life”, this time with the uplifting and outstanding vocal talent of Shena.
The new single is the second track taken from the forthcoming Demark & Manna debut album and follows up “You Don’t Know” which featured vocals from Max C. Its soulful house direction reached out with a classic feel and received a great response and playage around the UK and from tastemakers worldwide.
In much the same way, “Music Of My Life” reaches out to the best euro flavoured house with classic key lines and uplifting soulful vocals from Shena. The mix package pushes the track home even further with a deep and chunky vocal and dub with a twist of latin bounce from the So Called Scumbags. A solid electro house vocal and dub by Mind Electric wraps up the package with the Demark & Manna extended vocal mix and instrumental mix.
Demark & Manna have again delivered another floor filler.
Add to your collection today!
Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/music-of-my-life/908584
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Riqi Harawira ‘Gutter Black 2012’ Release
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Come and celebrate the release of Riqi Harawira’s new single ‘Gutter Black 2012’ featuring Sir T.
He’s shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business…
Anastasia , Guns ‘n’ Roses, Pearl Jam, Living Color, Faith No More, just to name but a few.
He was previously the lead guitarist for New Zealand rock band Dead Flowers.
His 2006 project TRUREAL blended live music and vocals with DJing to create a funky house sound.
TRUREAL’s performances in the United States received rave reviews for the innovation in their sound.
Now he is flying solo, with his first single being the 2012 version of `Gutter Black” .
Listen here for the teaser…
http://soundcloud.com/riqi-harawira/riqi-harawira-gutterblack-2012
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