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Hey whats up, my name is Ed Kurno, currently working as ... you guessed it a DJ yet more recently going in to the production side of the business. Below is a little about me, so I hope it gives you and insight about me, where Im from and how the fuck I got here!!!
It has been a roller coaster ride for Welsh DJ supremo Ed Kurno. From his humble beginnings as a mobile DJ in Swansea, Wales to recently spinning his flamboyant house grooves at Shu Club and Hotel Electra in Oslo, Norway, he has always played with a passion and respect for music.
Having a Chilean mother, Latin and South American music often formed a background to his childhood and have obviously inspired his musical taste that includes styles such as French/Latin/U.S. House and Techno. Inspirational DJs include Roger Sanchez, Junior Jack, Ian Pooley, Olav Basoski, Robbie Rivera, Danny Rampling and Carl Cox.
Eds career began in 1996 playing small gigs at parties and bars around the South Wales area. Over the years his ability as a DJ matured and he gradually worked his way into bigger and more respected clubs until eventually he decided that he would set up his own night called Chemistry in Escape, Swansea. The night was a great success. Having all the right ingredients for a great event and clubbers at a capacity, Ed knew he was making an impact on the Welsh Club Scene.
When Chemistry reached its climax in 1999, he decided to start on a new venture with long-term friends Andy Kersey & Lindsey Martin. They linked their creative musical ideas to establish a new night called Creation at the Palace nightclub which saw Ed playing in front of the nights following of dedicated clubbers coming to witness his smooth mixing and individual style. Following the success of Creation, it was not long before Ed was getting bookings all around South Wales; in particular he secured a long-term residence at The Sanctuary where the highly respected Time Flies promoted his phat, chunky funky sounds alongside an array of established jocks. He also hosted the back room of the massive hard house and trance night Breathe, which goes from strength to strength across the U.K.
Ed got his break during a visit to the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2001 where the promoter of Analogue City Recordings heard his demo. They booked him to headline their launch party at London's premier underground venue The End, where he would play alongside the legendary Colin Dale. On return from his trip, Goldrush offered him a residency that was a phenomenal success around South Wales.
2002 kicked off incredibly as he began a new residency with the Old Skool night Rewindz playing classics alongside the likes of Slipmatt, Mickey Finn & Altern 8 and his own night, Freedom where even played a five-hour set. Back under popular demand, he played Analogue Citys second Birthday Party alongside the likes of Joey Beltram,Grooverider and Hype at Mass in London and was booked to play on the Miss Moneypennys World Tour. In addition, Strictly Groovy named him as a resident to their night that brought house music to Wales.
2003 saw Ed venture to Ibiza in a self-promotion vacation. He took residency at Bar Essenza where he held his own morning party called Sunrise with the venue being rammed week in week out with locals and tourists coming to hear his unique style and amazing live collaborations with Argentinean percussionist Diego. He also won a 2hr slot at Sun Sea and beat 12 other jocks to win the Plastik DJ competition to guest in Dave Pearces Night Euphoria.
The year was topped-off when Ed was booked to play the Smirnoff VIP tent in Escape Into The Park 2003 (the biggest Welsh Dance Festival ever). After the success of Escape Into The Park, Ed created a night called Easy at Zanzi-Ba, Swansea. So far, the night has been a great success with guest DJs playing along-side local residents The Mad Professor and Gwith. He has also secured a bi-weekly residency at The Mambo Funk Experience at Mambos, Swansea, which is the perfect place to chill-out to his tropical blend of Latin Funk, Hip-hop and House. Further a-field, Ed recently played at The Shu Club, VIP Club and Hotel Electra in Oslo, Norway and where he will be making regular monthly appearances.
In 2004, Ed, along with Swansea DJ hero Smiley Dave Holness and Djing wizard Jim Wakeham formed a new house night and promotional company called Re-focused. Their first line-up kicked off with the party man himself, Brandon Block and continues with such talent as Mr C, Yousef, Lottie, Mutiny, Danny Rampling, Leeroy Thornhill, Jim Shaft Ryan and Paul Woolford, to name a few! With Ed playing as resident on each of these monthly nights, things are certainly looking up for the man already labeled as being a 'New star on the Welsh house front' (Ministry Magazine).
After the huge success of Re-focused with Ed being praised for his massive ability and showmanship by his peers he received bookings across Europe including. The Quartz Festival (Norway), alongside the likes of Frankie Knuckles, Ibiza, Club Code (Moscow), Club Rexx (Norway) & saw him Headline the Biggest New Years Eve Party Oslo has ever staged!
Ed has also started a weekly mix show on 96.4fm where his live mixes are broadcast to the South Wales Nation every Friday to thousands of listeners. He has already had offers from all over the world for 2005 and has had the following press given to him by DJ MAG
DJ Magazine on Ed Kurno playing His Club Night Re-focused with guest Yousef;
Ed Kurno builds the night perfectly. Should Re-focused choose to host a string of resident only nights, Djmag can ensure you that the club is in safe hands. The music is sublime, tough, but ever so funky, and his ability is spot on. Keep an eye out for this guy.
To top of 2005 Ed had just become official resident to the massive Pukka Up Promotion whom stage the most glamorous parties across the globe including Ibiza, London, Shanghai and at the finest of venues including Pacha, The Cross and Es Paradis.
2006 started with a bang! With Eds profile raising by the day, he continued to travel and play various haunts around the World and of course throughout the UK. After a succession of appearances throughout the Nordic Region of the globe, Ed was finally asked to become resident at one of Oslo newest clubs namely Naken. News was spreading about his amazing shows and Ed was spending more time in the air than on land, things were taking off big style. July saw Ed venture to Thailand on his first Asian Tour where he played numerous venues including the awesome Funky Dojo and the infamous Club Astra where Ed joins the likes of Carl Cox and Deep Dish whom have both graced the Astra decks!
Eds career has continued to grow and grow, this year will see him play Wales Biggest Dance Festival for the 2nd yr running joining a line up including the likes of The Trophy Twins, Neil Nevarra & Fedde Le Grand to name a few. He has recently played clubs including Turnmills, Escape playing alongside the likes of Judge Jules & The Trophy Twins. So far in 2008 he has already toured Thailand twice playing Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Pang Yang, Krabi & Koh Lantra at venues including Club Culture & Club Lime. Future bookings see his first S.African tour in June, plus bookings in Norway and Bahrain along with his 3rd tour of Asia in July, things are really hotting up! Studio wise Ed and his partner Sean Carros AKA The Beat Agents have worked with the likes of Abigail Bailey & Jorge Jaramillo on the the up and coming single Overdrive which is set to be a huge hit in club land. They have also got several releases due over the next 6 months on the Reelhouse Tougher Label which Ed is also A&R Manager for! Things are changing daily for this Welsh Future Heroe, who continues to parade the words of the famous John Peel...Teenage Dreams Hard To Beat!!! For all bookings please contact:
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