| 17 September 2002
news@krispfm.com | University Open Day: Social Policy & Criminology
The University of Hull are holding an open day for the degree in Social Policy and Criminology. There is a key emphasis on gender studies and social justice. The open day is this Saturday, 21st September, it is a full day event, starting at 10.00, with a tour of the university,free lunch, talks from members of staff and workshops.
The day is particulalry geared towards those who might not immediately consider undertaking a university degree and they are keen to encourage mature students.
Anyone interested in attending the day, which is free, should contact Dr Mick Wilkinson on Hull 465976 or email M.D.Wilkinson@hull.ac.uk |
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| 9 September 2002
news@krispfm.com | STARS LIGHT UP JAZZ FESTIVAL
Grimsby's Leo Solomon and the legendary George Melly starred as the Cleethorpes Jazz Weekend proved a huge success. Hundreds of fans lapped up the musical extravaganza on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And Leo led the way with a dazzling piano performance yesterday.
Mr Solomon, the chairman of the Grimsby and District Youth Orchestra, said: "There has been an amazing variety of music here, some of the acts were like chalk and cheese but they were all brilliant in their own way.
"There has not been a seat free in the evenings. The audience has really enjoyed it. They were very receptive and the atmosphere was electric - it has been a very successful weekend."
Liz Bennet, arts development team leader at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "The weekend went very well and ticket sales were extremely good." It is the festival's third season at the Beachcomber and organiser Roy Norton expressed delight with the response to the bands and sounds experienced. |
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| 23 August 2002
news@krispfm.com | TRICKY REMIXES FILM THEME
The last we heard of Tricky was on the ‘Blowback’ album, released last year. However, the maverick creator hasn’t been resting on his laurels too much, because he’s remixed the theme to the new Hollywood blockbusting thriller, ‘Signs’. The film, which was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan (‘Sixth Sense’), stars Mel Gibson as Graham Hess, a reverend caught up in an investigation of mysterious crop circles in Pennsylvania. |
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| 16 August 2002
news@krispfm.com | BEATOLOGY.NET - MUSIC, ANIMATION AND SCIENCE?
Once in a while our team will fall upon a gem on the Internet worthy of a gracious mention here on our news pages. What we stumbled upon is a site called www.beatology.net, which includes animation, MP3 streaming music and pages of information on various forms of music.
According to the site manifesto, "Beatology.net is the study of various forms of music that can be found in record shops or via the Internet. Beatology.net covers genre by genre critiques of over 40 different types of music including, Alternative, Ambient, Dance, Easy, Electronic, Rock, Urban & World Music."
Beatology.net is both visually and musically rich, making extensive use of Flash animation and MP3 streaming. The opening animation screen is a perfect introduction to the site but continues to loop over and over until the user jumps to another link. The nice graphics and sound adds to the overall audio-visual experience that is above all, interactive in the true sense of the word.
The site fulfils its objective of explaining the term and science of "Beatology" extremely well, through the use of relevant examples throughout the site. It’s a well-designed site that has high production and aesthetic values, which aid the overall usability of the site in general.
The average web user spends only 8 seconds browsing a page, so this site is perfectly taking that into account as there’s plenty of audio/visual content there to keep surfers enthralled.
Don't take our word for it, turn up your speakers and visit the site at www.beatology.net |
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| 14 August 2002
news@krispfm.com | DYNAMITE LAUNCH FOR 1XTRA
The time is right on Friday night as BBC 1Xtra will take to the airwaves and online as a focused station for fans of RnB, Garage, DnB, Hip Hop, dancehall and more. Online activities will be an integral part of the station’s set-up from the get go. 1Xtra will take much of its style from The Sunday Surgery on Radio 1 and will include specific news and onair discussions alongside the straight music programming.
The launch programme, hosted by KC and Rampage, will run for 5 hours and launch night will include live sets from 1Xtra DJs from around the UK including Nottingham, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and London. The London launch party is to be held in a secret London location with 1Xtra DJs including Rampage, Femme Fatale, Rodney P & Skitz, DJ Cameo and J'Son with special Guest PAs from Ms Dynamite and Dem Lott.
The station will also be seeking to break unsigned music and musicians, which to start with, will be listeners sending in their DnB demos for possible playout on The Cutting Room, hosted by L Double. The DJ line-up includes Diggz (RnB), G Child (RnB/hip hop), Robbo Ranx (dancehall), Seani B (dancehall/hip hop), Ady Harley (Latin American), JJC (African fusion), Aaron Ross (US Garage), Femme Fatale (Garage) and Cameo. |
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| 14 August 2002
news@krispfm.com | TALKING ‘BOUT A REVOLUTION
Everyone knows that dance music is going through some changes with the long-standing club nights now beginning to fade away and superstar DJs more concerned with ‘expressing their musical landscapes’ with their own artist albums but Kosheen says we need a massive overhaul as clubbers are getting bored.
Band member Darren said: "I think the dance scene is ready for a massive overhaul. I think people are getting bored with the same old thing, especially in Ibiza this year. There's a reduced amount of people coming out here and people are looking for some different things. Promoters are going to have to rethink a different approach. I think variety of clubs is very important."
Lead singer Sian believes it just as much about evolution as revolution though: "A lot of dance music producers are trying to develop and progress rather than stay within a fixed genre. That's very exciting to see. People such as Adam F are stepping out of what they've been doing and are now working with some top producers."
The DnB trio have just played the first night of Lynx Extended Play festival that’s taking place in a private villa on the White Isle and runs for six weeks. Kosheen are also about to release a new album following a solid two years on the road. |
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| 24 June 2002
news@krispfm.com | INSOMNIACZ BY THE SEA
After the great successes brought to you by the producers of “Fantasy Island” and “Insomnaicz By The Sea” last year. The same people are proud to announce another superb event relived; “Insomniacz By The Sea - At The Street In Skegness”. This special event will be launching on Saturday the 29th of June 2002.
Last year New Years Eve at "Fantasy Island" went really well, the Insomniacz Arena was the busiest all night. Just fewer than 7,000 people attended the event. The producers have teamed up with the owners of the ultimate New Years Eve party at Skegness and Sunday Service from Derby to bring the ultimate summer event:
INSOMNIACZ BY THE SEA
The venue to host this event is “The Street Nightclub” in Skegness. It can be found opposite the beach on Skegness sea front. This is reportedly the largest themed indoor club currently in Britain. It has a street with dance arena parting from all sides and a main arena at the end of it. Everyone and anyone who attended Insomniacz last year loved the venue.
This Saturday you will find no less than 19 DJs, with the “Sunday Service” arena incorporating their well known residents bringing a flavour of Derby to Skegy. This event cannot be missed! Enjoy the funky house and chill out arenas also present, and pass-outs to the beach with fire eaters, clowns, dwarfs and much more.
Confirmed DJs for the Insomniacz arenas at this summer event so far are:
BK, Ian M, Paul Janes, Mark Gray, Karim, Simon Eve, Superfast Oz, Iain Roberts, Ian Barker, The Insomniacz, ilogik, Ingo, Tweek, Paul Glazby, plus guests.
For further details and booking info you can contact:
Vicci Leech
Insomniacz Limited,
Po Box 7181,
Nottingham,
NG6 8XU.
Tele: 0115 9278953
Fax: 0115 9278364
Email: vicci@insomniacz.com
www.insomniacz.com
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| 4 June 2002
news@krispfm.com | 21 MILLION BEATS AT PROGRESS
Midlands clubbing institution Progress claims to have played out over 21 million repetitive beats during the time it has been open. The Derby-based club is celebrating its tenth birthday in November and has been calculating some of its remarkable statistics.
It also estimates that more than eight million flyers have been distributed, with 2,398 DJ appearances. A grand total of 431,680 people have been through the doors at Progress, enough people if placed head-to-foot to stretch from Derby to Dover.
It is also estimated that over 29,000 records have been played at the club. The club will celebrate its birthday on November 9 this year, with DJs for the event to be confirmed next month.
For more information, go to www.progressclubbing.com. |
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| 18 April 2002
news@krispfm.com | THE FACE CENSUS
Did you vote last election? We bet you didn't. But we know you've got things to say. Have your opinions and thoughts on key areas that affect your life...from who represents you, to the people you trust, from your thoughts about being British to your thoughts on drugs, published in The Face in July. They have set up a Census which aims to be the biggest youth survey ever conducted.
START THE CENSUS HERE |
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| 14 April 2002
news@krispfm.com | CARL COX IBIZA RESIDENCY
Carl Cox has announced that he is to have a residency at top Ibiza superclub Space this summer. The superstar jock will kick things off at the club on August 8, playing every week until September 12.
Each set will be a minimum of six hours long, both on the terrace and inside the club later on. Speaking about it he said: “Keep your eyes open for the latest in visual and lighting technology, and your ears poised for a deluge of Cox sounds from soulful house to gnashing percussive techno.”
He will doubtless be spinning tracks from his ‘Club Traxx EP’, which you can buy now through his website, www.carlcox.com. The EP was written on a portable studio while he was on the road in America earlier this year. His album is also set to drop later this year, featuring collaborations with Fatboy Slim, Erick Morillo, Roni Size, Kevin Suanderson and Neneh Cherry. |
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