Digital Society Returns Sept 12th @ Myhouse nightclub Leeds.. Thrillseekers, J.O.C...

Digital Society Returns Sept 12th @ Myhouse nightclub Leeds.. Thrillseekers, J.O.C...









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http://www.thethrillseekers.co.uk
http://www.thethrillseekers/nightmusic3/
http://www.johnocallaghan.net
http://www.jonobir.com
http://www.activamusic.co.uk
http://www.misjahelsloot.com
http://www.willholland.com
http://www.myspace.com/djravtakhar
http://www.club-blank.co.uk

http://www.enhancedrecordings.com
http://www.conspiracyrecordings.com
http://www.matthardwick.com
http://www.solarize-agency.com
http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl

fuck me man i thought that was the tyne bridge there for a second

wicked flyer, wicked line up, amazing club. you cant go wrong.


and ive walked over the archway on that bridge on the flyer

lol, i thought it was n all.
You coming down like adam?

it might be done like mate, need to save like a bastard but im sure exceptions can be made for this !

Brilliant! still would have mind seeing nichol, but never the less this will be wild

It would have been nice having that line-up that everyone had predicted, but to get that many people to play between 10 and 6 would be impossible. To be fair i think o' bir b2b with activa is guna be one of the best sets iv seen in there. Theyve never played b2b before, and theyre both at the highest point theyve been at.
I get back from ibiza friday morn, then Iv got this on the night.

might seem like a silly question but where is that bridge?

sydney harbour bridge mate

Booked it, packed it, fucking there!

Me, Laz, Van + a few others

nice one mate! See you there.


This probably an even dafter question, but which bridge was built first?
I heard the tyne bridge was modelled on the sydney bridge.

Both made by the same Boro firm.

Tyne Bridge built 1928, the other one 1932.

You learn something new everyday. I can sleep now.

I went to Basics at myhouse in leeds a couple of weeks ago

Strange club, really good outside area, but they use far too much smoke, you can barely see for most of the night!

They might do at basics, thats just to hide all the pills and ket getting pssed round lol. They use smoke at Digital society but not as much, and the doors usually let most of it out. But I know what you mean like, if they use to much it worse than the boro skyline!

i love smoke - proper get lost in it

Ordereing train tickets this thurs any1 from shields going?
Couple of us going.
Cant wait

Purvy and Mik are getting the train Purvy said the other day.

My train gets to leeds at 8:35pm

Couple of us will book up on Thursday too, giz a txt/pm/link to what time train ur booking etc

Man of science that avatar is mint
rogue sqaudron red 2

awesome

whos down then lads? going to be of the hook!

anyone about in boro fri night? im playing at branded N.E

Paul Pearson D.S

Digital Society Interviews Steve Helstrip of the Thrillseekers before his tour date 12th september @ Myhouse Leeds....



Hi Steve hope things are cool?


Yeah things are great, thanks. I’ve just got back from a great gig in Taiwan, so just taking things easy today.


So what have you been up to in the last year or so?


Blimey, well a fair bit I guess! Much of the past year has revolved around my compilation series, ‘Night Music’. We decided to create a tour for the release of the 2nd volume, and things got a little out of control. What started out as a 16 date tour stretched out to something like 50 dates. So I barley had time to recover from the previous weekend’s gig before having get ready for the next! I’m not complaining, like, but it certainly took its toll, both physically and time spent away from the studio.
Having just released Volume 3 of Night Music, I’ve decided to keep the tour much shorter to enable me to spend more time in the studio.


You have been busy in production and DJing wise and have recently released the huge hit ‘The Last Time’ which is making waves across the scene? Have you any new material on the horizon?


Absolutely. I have two more releases planned for this year, with a new album to follow next year.


Who has been a major influence for you in your musical career?


From the dance scene I’d say BT and Chicane have been my main influences. Outside of dance’ there are many others, including Vangelis, Depeche Mode and even Erasure!


How would you describe your DJ style?


I’d say around 70% of what I play is trance. I love to mix things up, though, and typically start my sets at around 135bpm these days, but end up nearer 140 over a two hour set. Of course if I jump behind the decks and things are already going off, I’ll simply keep the vibe going if that’s what’s working.


What is the most challenging aspect of being a DJ/Producer?


Getting home after a gig! If I’ve been on my best behavior, then there are rarely any issues. But if I’ve indulged in the usual after party antics, then just getting to the airport on time can be quite a challenge! Making connections at random locations around the world can be equally as tricky, especially when you haven’t slept for 48 hours and have to explain to customs officers why you’re carrying a huge wad of cash with you!


What advice have you got for anyone wanting to make it as a DJ or/and producer?


Have total belief in yourself and never give up.


What has been your funniest or most embarrassing moment as a DJ?


I played at an event in Spain around 4 years ago. It was quite a big club – around 5,000 people. This was the first and only time that I’d packed my CD wallet with my main luggage, and as luck would have it (or should I say bad luck), my bags somehow ended up in Amsterdam!

My only option was to play records belonging to the other DJs, but they all played vinyl and I hadn’t played from vinyl for years. In fact, even when I did play from vinyl I was never that comfortable with it.

So I started to look through the other DJ’s records and didn’t recognise a single tune! They were playing progressive, house and techno. So, my set was an eclectic mix of music I didn’t know, which had no flow or direction. Those two hours seemed to last forever.


And finally tell us a random/interesting fact about yourself?


Oh shit... Here goes: Before I got started in dance music, I was in a ‘boy band’, called The Flood. Probably the most random thing we did was end up on Channel 4’s ‘The Big Breakfast’ being interviewed by Zig and Zag! LOL, remember them?






The Thrillseekers Nightmusic volume 3 album is available in most internet stores and online here : http://www.thethrillseekers.co.uk/shop.html

Tickets for Digital Society 12th september event with the Thrillseekers nightmusic album tour are availble here for £12

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