A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO VOTED FOR US AT THE IN-THE-MIX AWARDS
FRICTION TOOK IT OUT FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!
FRICTION 2007 IN-THE-MIX AWARD WINNERS FOR CANBERRAS NUMBER 1 CLUB NIGHT!
Friction is Canberra's number 1 club night which happens at Academy every Friday nightFriction won Canberra club night of the year at the 2006 & 2007 In the Mix awards as well as being rated in the top 20 club nights in Australia by Juice Magazine
Friction is the brain child of promoters Paul Azzopardi who started the night in 2000 & Jeff Drake , having ran friday nights regularly at Club Hababa & Lot 33 before settling into our home at Superclub Academy
having been at the top of the Canberra scene for 8 years and heading into our 9th year in 2008 , Friction has been responsible for bringing some of the world & Australia's top talent on a weekly basis as well as being the Canberra partners of Major Brands such Ministry of Sound & One Love & Modular
some of the artists that have headlined Friction over the years include
International Headliners
This is just some of the international guests who have played for Friction in Canberra
Deep Dish, Danny Howells, James Zabiela,
Dave Seaman, James Lavelle, Carl Cox, Paul Van Dyk, Audio Bullys, James Holden, Anthony Pappa, Arrested Development, Z-Trip, Trentemoller, Malente, Freq Nasty, DJ Hyper, Stanton Warriors, LTJ Bukem, Nick Warren, Nik Fanciulli, A-Skillz, Hybrid, Hernan Cattaneo, Cass, Justice,Busy P, Roger Sanchez , Fedde Le Grand, Chris Lake, PQM , Moguai ,Koma & Bones , Dylan Rhymes , Chris Lum , John Creamer, King Unique , Sharam Jey
Australian Headliners
Sneaky Sound System, Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock, TV Rock, Dirty South, John Course, Ajax, Bang Gang, Van She, K.I.M, Riot In Belgium, Andy Murphy, Grant Smillie, Stafford Brothers, Bag Raiders, Bass Kleph, Mark Dynamix, Dopamine , Nubreed , Phil K , Luke Chable, Knife Machine, Dexter , Jono Fernandez , Hook n Sling , Aston Shuffle , Alan Thompson, Rogue Traders , Acid Jacks , Ben morris , Sleater Brockman , Master Celebrator, The Potbelleez ,Poxy Music, Groove Terminator, Tonite Only,Pnau,Dirty Laundry, Boogs,Goodfella & Trix,Matt Nugent
(this is just a start plenty more to come)
FORE SHORE
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The sun is setting out of the crystal blue sky and disappearing behind the cities most iconic buildings. One of worlds hottest dance artist’s steps onto the waterfront main stage ready to perform all their hits for you and 5,000 of your closest friends. Your sunglasses are on, your shorts and short, your friend’s hands are in the air and that first beat booms out of biggest sound system the ACT has to offer…
Friction Event Management and Lexington Music are very proud to announce the Fore Shore summer Music Festival!
Taking place on Saturday 1 December at the iconic Commonwealth Place, Fore Shore is located on the lush green lawns that spans the lake front with unparalleled views of new and old Parliament House. This special location makes Fore Shore’s venue unmatched in its beauty and uniqueness.
First announcement of headline acts
Sneaky Sound System
Fedde Le Grand (Hol, PUt your hands up for detroit)
Switch (UK)
Muscles (Live)
Kid kenobi & MC Shureshock
plus more to be announced
Early Bird tickets will be on sale Thursday 20 September at Ticketek, Landspeed Records, Stocks clothing and online right here on www.inthemix.com.au for the bargain price of only $59
Friction Event Management has been at the forefront on Canberra’s music scene for over 5 years and was voted best promoter in the ACT at the 2006 Technics/ITM Dance Music Awards. Lexington Music is the team behind the highly successful Trinity Block Party that was not only a fantastic event but donated its entire profits to OXFAM Australia.
The return of Friction Intimate starring:
Tom Findlay (Groove Armada)
Friday 4th January 2008
Very limited 600 tickets only go on sale this morning Nov 1st ...Don’t miss out!
Groove Armada are one of the greatest dance music artists of today (and ever) and this is your very special opportunity to catch Tom Findlay of Groove Armada up close and personal in a rare intimate club performance!
Friction is very pleased to be bringing this unique evening to Academy Nightclub. On the night Tom Findlay will be performing his own personal selection of the music that has made Groove Armada what they are today. Expect all of his individual styles and tastes from this creator of some of dance music’s greatest moments, including ‘Superstylin’, ‘Easy’, ‘Final Shakedown’, ‘I See You Baby’, ‘At The River’ plus current smashes ‘Get Down’ and ‘Song For Mutya’.
Friction Intimate was launched in 2004 when Friction brought the philosophy of ‘BIG ACT LITTLE CLUB’ to the Canberra music landscape, affording the luxury to be able to experience the biggest acts literally at your fingertips. To often artists are positioned on massive stages in the distance away from fans. Friction Intimate changes that!
Tickets will be strictly limited to 600 pre sold only.
Tickets will be $40 (inc. gst) + bf and will go on sale Thursday 1 November and will be available at Landspeed Records, Stocks Clothing and online at www.inthemix.com.au
Buy tickets here: http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/event/41209/Friction_Inti mate_featTom_Findlay_Groove_Armada..