On Aug 26th the festival hits London and will be a stone's throw away from where the term 'Asian Underground' emerged - Talvin Singh's famous Anokha nights used to be held at the Blue Note, which was located around the corner from 333 Mother, our venue as hosted by 'Friction' - the monthly residency of BBC Radio1 and Asian Network host Bobby Friction.
Saturday August 26th: Our Big ShinDig @ Friction!
[ie'06] @ Friction
http://www.bobbyfriction.com
Hosted by Bobby Friction at 333 with the support of BBC Asian Network, we proudly present the Indian Electronica Festival: London!
Here's the performance schedule:
PERFORMERS:
UPSTAIRS – MAIN FLOOR
1. 1000 – 1045 Yam Boy
(UK)
2. 1045 – 1130 Bandish Projekt
(INDIA)
3. 1130 – 1200 Abdul Smooth
(CANADA) feat. Prithpal Sirjeet (Sister India - UK)
4. 1200 – 1245 Bobby Friction
(UK)
5. 1245 – 0130 Visionary underground w/dr das
(UK)
6. 0130 – 0215 Janaka Selekta
(USA)
7. 0215 – 0300 Abdul Smooth
(CANADA)
8. 0300 – 0345 Eagle-i
(HOLLAND)
9. 0345 – 0500 Back 2 Back: DJ showdown (2 tracks each)
DOWNSTAIRS – BASEMENT
1. 1000 – 1045 Omnesia
(CANADA)
2. 1045 – 1130 Fusing Naked Beats
(UK)
3. 1130 – 1200 Eagle-i
(HOLLAND)
4. 1200 – 1245 Sonik Gurus
(UK)
5. 1245 – 0130 Nuphlo
(UK)
6. 0130 – 0215 NERM + D-CODE
(UK)
7. 0215 – 0300 NERM + D-CODE
(UK)
8. 0300 – 0345 Shree
(AUSTRIA)
9. 0345 – 0500 (Visionary Underground/Feelfree DJ set)
(UK)
This international event features talent flown in from India, Toronto, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Vienna, and of course Brick Lane - showcasing an array of innovative Asian talent exploring new forms of modern Dance Music.
With performances by an international array of amazing artists including the BBC's own Bobby Friction and Nerm; a collaboration like this has never been seen in the UK before!!!
Visuals through the night by Coco from Visionary Underground!
BBC Asian Network will be broadcasting this event as part of 'Indian Electronica Weekend'. Check the special shows on Friction (Friday 1st Sept), Electro East and Pathaan's Musical Rickshaw (Saturday 2nd Sept) to hear the best of the Festival!
Flying the flag for Brazil in Mother, Favela Chic's Ross Clarke mixes up dirty Latino funk.
33 Old Street, London EC1 - 10:00pm-5:00am - £5 B4 11/£10 after/£8 NUS
Read the full line-up in our performers' section >>
http://www.indianelectronica.com/festival/uk/performers
Official Website: http://www.indianelectronicafestival.com
Added by indianelectronica on August 19, 2006