Shift, Badbox & Disorder reunite for their yearly event during the Santa Maria weekend this time with Techno heavyweights Ben Sims & DVS1 for an all nighter. This will be Energetic, Pure, Intense and Deep!
Ben Sims [Theory Recordings]
From early formative days earning his stripes spinning hip hop, house and rave on pirate radio, and at parties around Essex and East London, through the 90’s as an ever more in demand DJ, and on into the new millennium as a label boss, producer and internationally recognised techno legend in his own right, Ben Sims has spent all his conscious life exploring all facets of underground dance music Throughout that time, the man has honed his reputation as a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardgrooves, often using three-deck wizardry and plenty of dexterity. Be it at clubs like Fabric London, Atomic Jam, Berghain, Florida 135, or any number of festivals around the world, Sims’ sets are powerful, memorable, and unique, while constantly pushing the boundaries of a DJ set – utilising a mesmerizing blend of vinyl, CDs, and software. Quite simply, if you know techno, you know Ben Sims.
DVS1 [Hush / Klockworks / Transmat]
Zak aka DVS1(devious one), is one of the most prominent figures in the Midwest/US dance music landscape today. A local DJ favourite since the mid nineties, DVS1 continues to move floors with a combination of deep musical knowledge, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a vinyl collection of more than 10,000 records. Zak’s deep roots and his bold and uncompromising nature have won him great respect as a passionate and outspoken defender and promoter (HUSH) of quality music. His range and emotional focus explains why as a DJ, Zak has garnered unique respect locally, around the U.S., and now worldwide. A consummate performer, Zak never maps out his sets ahead of time, opting to craft sets spontaneously from within the context they are intended for. He does this the old-fashioned way—with bags of wax carefully assembled from his massive record collection. This improvisational element makes each of his sets a one-of-a-kind personal expression, never again to be repeated, in which the audience’s mood and energy level always plays a notable role. Unsurprisingly, DVS1’s sets tend to draw large and enthusiastic crowds.
Supported by: Cain & Manthrax
Date: 12.08.16
Venue: Buskett Roadhouse
Time: 20:00 – 04:00
Ticket Price: €25 (more at the door)
Ticket Outlets: PCWise (Mosta), Royal Impact (Tarxien), Junction (Sliema & Valletta), Mr. Signs (Gozo) or online via shiftmalta.com/shop
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