Pacha at the Ivy New Years Eve

Pacha at the Ivy New Years Eve PACHA @ ivy NYE 2009
MYSTERY GUEST REVEALED.....

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIOSO AXWELL !
ADDED TO THE STAR STUDDED NYE LINE UP.
PACHA @ AT iVY NYE 2009

 After a lot of second-guessing and much anticipation we are ready to reveal Swedish superstar DJ AXWELL as the mystery guest who is to perform at Pacha at ivy NYE 2009.

This world-class addition puts a glistening cherry on top of what is already one of the hottest NYE DJ line-up’s in the world.

Axwell will be joining fellow Swedish House Mafioso Sebestian Ingrosso, Goodwill and Carl Kennedy in the especially transformed Ivy Room. Sydney's clubbing futurity will be blown away by the revamped 500 sqm space which has never before been used in Super Club mode.

While maintaining the natural opulence of ivy, a substantial sound and lighting rig will be installed to ensure the production in the Ivy Room is on a level with any club space in the world. The stunning surrounding of the Ivy Room, the beautiful party people, the breath taking production and world class DJ line-up will have patrons thinking they have been transported to Ibiza town to celebrate NYE in Pacha's Ibiza main room.

The full stunning ivy complex will be opened up for this event, 2 buildings, 5 rooms of music.

Axwell is a remixer, record producer and owner of record label Axtone. Axwell came on the scene in late 2004 with the global hit, "Feel The Vibe", which was re-released under Ministry of Sound in 2005 with added vocals from Tara McDonald. He has since produced several club remixes and collaborated with the likes of Sebastian Ingrosso, Eryc Prydz, Steve Angello and Bob Sinclair. Today he is without doubt one of the most in-demand producers/ DJ’s in the world and we are thrilled to have him on board for this very special event.

TICKETS INFO

2nd Release Tickets $149.95 + B Fee
VIP Tickets (Including Pool and Change) $249.00 + B Fee

Tickets available from
MoshtixX WWW.MOSHTIX.COM.AU
ITM –WWW.INTHEMIX.COM.AU
Q JUMP: WWW.QJUMP.COM.AU
PACHA SYDNEY AT IVY NYE 2009 2 BUILDINGS & FULL IVY COMPLEX - 5 ROOMS OF MUSIC -6 PM UNTIL 4 AM
WWW.MERIVALE.COM/WHATSON/PACHANYE

THE FULL LINE UP:
 AXWELL (SWEDEN)
SEBASTIAN INGROSSO (SWEDEN)
KENNY DOPE ( MASTERS AT WORK, U.S.A)
CLAUDE VONSTROKE (U.S.A)
SIDNEY SAMSON (NETHERLANDS)
GOLDFISH (SA)
STREETLIFE DJ’S (UK)
GRUM (UK)
GOODWILL
THE ASTON SHUFFLE
CARL KENNEDY
MOBIN MASTER
PETE DOLSO
JAMES TAYLOR
JEFF DRAKE
MO FUNK
JOHNNY GLEESON
YOLANDA BE COOL
TRENT RACKUS
YOGI & HUSKY
LIAM SAMPRAS
DJ CASSETTE
TASS
DAZZLA

ABOUT THE Artists...

AXWELL
 A remixer, record producer and owner of record label Axtone. Axwell came on the scene in late 2004 with the global hit, "Feel The Vibe", which was re-released under Ministry of Sound in 2005 with added vocals from Tara McDonald. He has since produced several club remixes and collaborated with the likes of Sebastian Ingrosso, Eryc Prydz, Steve Angello and Bob Sinclair. Today he is without doubt one of the most in-demand producers/ DJ’s in the world and we are thrilled to have him on board for this very special event.
http://www.myspace.com/axwell

SEBASTIAN INGROSSO
 One of the major headliners at this New Year’s Eve bash at Ivy will be Swedish House Mafia superstar Sebastian Ingrosso. As one of the most in-demand DJs on the planet, Sebastian Ingrosso and SHM play host to Ibiza’s biggest party, Dark Forest at Pacha. Also responsible for a string of smash hits over the last five years both with his own productions as well as part of SHM, Ingrosso has made a name for himself with hits ‘Leave The World Behind’ and ‘Umbrella’, as well as the more recent ‘Kidsos’ and ‘How Soon Is Now’. Known for his original production as well as remixes, the king of house and progressive has also spun interpretations of Justin Timberlake, Moby and Deep Dish’s classic tunes.
www.myspace.com/sebastianingrosso

KENNY DOPE
 Without a doubt one of America’s most important contemporary producers, Kenny Dope started off his 25-year music career by organising the famous Brooklyn street parties under the alias Masters At Work. Since his partnership with Mike Delgado and DJ Little Loui Vega, MAW’s production and remixing skills quickly became highly sought after by the likes of R. Kelly, Janet Jackson, Daft Punk and Luther Vandross in the ‘90s. Kenny earned his first big break with the track ‘The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) with the release of his solo Bucketheads album, not long after making the European charts in 1995. Ever since, Kenny has gone on to collaborate with the biggest names in the industry, and will make an appearance at Pacha this New Year’s Eve.
www.myspace.com/kennydope

CLAUDE VONSTROKE
 Dirtybird and Mothership label owner Claude Vonstroke played the most talked about set at this year’s Parklife and he’s set to return to our shores once again to headline Pacha’s star-studded lineup. Making a name for himself as San Francisco’s biggest house and techno producers, Claude defined a new musical direction through releases like ‘The Whistler’ and ‘Who’s Afraid Of Detroit’. Since 2003, Claude has gone on to headline major festivals, clubs and basement after-parties around the world, from Fabric to Panorama Bar to D’Edge, making his mark on audiences globally.
www.myspace.com/claudevonstroke

SYDNEY SAMSON
 At the forefront of the Dutch global dance music invasion sits Sidney ‘Riverside Motherfucker’ Samson – the current taste-maker in house music and the chart-topping, club-smashing DJ who recently mixed Ministry Of Sound’s ‘Clubbers Guide To Spring’ compilation. Following up on his sold-out tour of Australia earlier this year, and with a brand new single ‘Shut Up & Let It Go’ in tow, Pacha welcomes Samson back with open arms this New Year’s Eve.
www.myspace.com/sidneysamson

GOLDFISH
 Debut album ‘Caught In The Loop’ propelled Cape Town’s electronic phenomenon Goldfish into the international stratosphere, with the duo having since sold out shows around the world from Ibiza to Tokyo and LA to France. It’s hard to imagine a Pacha night without one of the most exciting live electronica acts in the world that’s been voted best live act in South Africa. Goldfish make their way to Australia this New Year’s Eve following on from having their sophomore album signed by PaCha ‘Perceptions of Pacha’. They’ve shared stages with the likes of Fatboy Slim, Paul van Dyk and Pete Tong, and are joining this year’s massive Pacha bill too.
www.myspace.com/goldfishlive

STREETLIFE DJS
 It’s Soulwax-meets-Coldcut-meets-Sasha-and-Digweed, according to dance music’s most influential figure Pete Tong, but Streetlife DJs are so much more than that. Touted as the UK’s own version of 2Many DJs, there is simply no musical boundary this duo hasn’t crossed, thanks to 25 years of turbtablist experience between them. With a set that is more akin to one big lesson in the history of dance music, it’s also the most fun lesson Pacha is set to learn this New Year’s Eve. Also currently signed to one of the coolest record labels in the world, Kitsune, we can rely on Streetlife DJs to turn up the party.
www.myspace.com/sldjs

GRUM
 Bringing the entirely instrumental and MC-based beats to Pacha this New Year’s Eve is drum and bass/grime fusion Grum. Ever since tracks such as ‘Heartbeats’ began to appear on blogs like Discodust, Grum’s music has been so in demand that Hype Machine calculated him the second most blogged act on the globe, closely following Radiohead. The creation of Rage Renegade, Grum’s super-cool DIY ethic has given rise to his prominence that of Justice-style proportions and then some.
www.myspace.com/grummmusic

GOODWILL
 Also going by several different pseudonyms, Goodwill’s production skills have covered a number of various genres which have made it onto one after another of Ministry Of Sound compilations. Leaking his own White label bootleg mash-ups to fellow DJs and straight onto dance floors nation-wide, Goodwill has remixed megastars, toured Australia and internationally, and has an occasional, though thankfully rare, tendency to stage dive into unsuspecting crowds.
www.myspace.com/djgoodwil

THE ASTON SHUFFLE
 The most successful dance act ever to come out of Canberra, The Aston Shuffle boys took out an impressive #3 spot on the recent ITM Top 50 poll thanks to their top shelf mixing talents most recently showcased on the Ministry Of Sound Annual 2010 compilation. Without a doubt Australia’s hottest and most in-demand DJ/producer team, The Aston Shuffle have achieved an easily identifiable sound akin to power-raving on an indie groove… All the while making it all seem ever-so-effortless. The Triple J darlings gave us ‘For Everyone’, ‘Stomp Yo Shoes’ and ‘Do You Want More’, and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
www.myspace.com/theastonshuffle

CARL KENNEDY
 Not to be confused with the long-standing Neighbour’s character, Carl Kennedy left the UK to make a name for himself in America, only to become a success story in his second home, Australia. Not only an Ibiza veteran, Kennedy is a producer extraordinaire with a world-renowned reputation for hits like ‘Ride The Storm’ featuring Roachford and his record label Wasted Youth Music.
www.myspace.com/djcarlkennedymanchesteruk

MOBIN MASTER
 One of Melbourne’s major players and an international name, Mobin Master has been at the forefront of house music thanks to the 2008 smash hit ‘Show Me Love’, released on his own Safari Music label. With a reputation for a massive, main-room sound and incredible house vocal production, his remixes and tracks have come to be nothing less than an integral part of a number of house and club DJs’ sets.
www.myspace.com/mobinmaster

PETE DOLSO
 It was Dolso’s top-class production skills which were generally acknowledged as a huge factor behind the success of Aussie megastars Sneaky Sound System on the trio’s debut album. Recognised nation-wide for his sexy fusion of house, funk, disco and jazz beats, Dolso is a true talent both in the studio and behind the decks.
www.myspace.com/peterdolso

JAMES TAYLOR
 Kick-starting his career in 2000 after being booked for his first ever gig at Circa Bar in Sydney’s Bondi Junction, Taylor’s exceptional talents behind the decks have gained him notoriety far beyond his hometown. Covering genres ranging from funk, electro, and tech-influenced breaks, Taylor has also represented internationally, with gigs in the biggest clubbing hotspots in Bangkok and Shanghai.
www.myspace.com/jaytays

JEFF DRAKE
 You’ve gotta love ‘The Drake! With his achievements to date serving as a strong reflection of his superior abilities as a DJ, producer and promoter, it’s really the person away from the decks that truly seals the deal. A true gentlemen that thrives as one of Australian dance music industry’s nicest guys, you can be sure Drake knows how a night should progress musically after having played before the biggest and best guest DJs in the world.
www.myspace.com/whosthedrake

MO FUNK
 Sydney’s DJ Mo Funk has certainly lived up to his name, both thanks to his smooth jazzy stylings and hip-hop beats, not to mention breaks and deep house. Just as much a regular at Melbourne’s premiere clubs, it didn’t take long for Mo to get snapped up by Pacha for a full-time residency after spending his first European summer in Ibiza. Having also shared the stage with the likes of Pnau, Butterfingers, Ozi Battla and Maya Jupiter, one thing’s for certain – Mo Funk is all about the diversity.
www.myspace.com/dj_mofunk

JOHNNY GLEESON
 It isn’t every day that a DJ hailing from the Aussie outback ends up blowing up the stages as a Pacha resident DJ, let alone one of the elite remixing crew Pacha Allstars. Well experienced in rocking the stages of Ibiza, London, New York and Beijing, Johnny Gleeson’s reputation has also grown through his residencies at Australia’s own hotspots Defected, Favela and Hed Kandi. He’s firmly cemented his place in house music history in his home country, and earned a reputation as a standout act in just about ever corner of the globe. This New Year’s Eve, Johnny Gleeson will no doubt deliver the goods yet again.
www.johnnygleeson.com

YOLANDA BE COOL
 They reference one of the most bad-ass motherfucking movies ever made (Pulp Fiction, if you haven’t caught on), but Yolanda Be Cool are equally as cool on the decks when it comes to their conga jams that have world-class producers lining up for remixing duties. Signed to the equally-talented Sweat It Out label, Yolanda Be Cool is madness in its best form.
www.myspace.com/yolandabecool

TRENT RACKUS
 He fell in love with the repetitive beats of electronic music after his first warehouse party way back in 1992, and ever since then Trent Rackus has nurtured his obsession by playing at every major club in Sydney, including Home, The Metro, and The Underground. These days a regular at Q Bar, Moulin Rouge, Peppermint Lounge, Black Bird Café and Good Vibrations, Rackus is regarded for both his technical ability as well as his super mixing skills which landed him a gig at Ministry Of Sound Australia. With an ability to blend in musically almost anywhere, Rackus is sure to feel right at home at Pacha this New Year’s Eve.
www.myspace.com/trentrackus

YOGI & HUSKY
 Blending together elements of soul, jazz and funk, Yogi & Husky offer an accessible, yet underground, flavour to their stylish productions and remixes, adding live vocals and keyboards into their live shows just to spice it up. Ever since forming four years ago, Yogi & Husky’s collection of original tunes has also led the DJ/production duo to remix for some of the world’s biggest labels including Salted Music, Shifted Music and Hussle Australia, as well as tour the United States.
www.myspace.com/randomsoulaustralia

LIAM SAMPRAS
 Representing a new breed of house DJs to come out of Sydney of late, Sampras has rocked the dancefloors at his hometown’s top venues, including Tank, The Loft and Dragonfly among many others. Influenced by US house and garage of Masters At Work, Sampras has forged a unique sound of smooth and sexy house that never ceases to draw the crowds to his sets.
www.myspace.com/liam_sampras

DJ CASSETTE
 She’s graced the decks at this year’s Parklife as well as last year’s We Love Sounds, Splendour In The Grass, Stereosonic and Playground Weekender festivals among many others, and the list is set to get even longer after DJ Cassette plays this New Year’s Eve at Pacha. Having only taken up spinning in 2008, Cassette has previously also been involved with events like Sounds at The Greenwood and hosted a weekly radio show with Ajax on FBI.
www.myspace.com/cestcassette

TASS
 At the tender age of 18, Tass took out the DJ Idol 2006 at UN/DCM Nightclub and has been playing shows extensively around Sydney’s premier venues Chinese Laundry, Dragonfly and The Sapphire Suite. Having played alongside the likes MC Shureshock, Timmy Trumpet & Stellar MC, Tass is a Sydney-based expert at straight-up house and yo-yo electro.
blogs.myspace.com/tassdj


Interview with Mo’funk

Did you have any pre-conceived ideas about the music industry?

Mo’funk: Many, but I kind of had to see everything to believe it. I tried my hands at all aspects of the music industry to have a good understanding of how things run - id recommend that to anyone passionate about music, learn your industry!


What's your inspiration?

Mo’funk: Talented and unique people who stand out from the crowd that become popular through their art and creativity. Perfect example - PRINCE. Look out for this amazing talent Ryan Leslie, produces, performs, and does just about everything - an outstanding rnb vocalist who, through YouTube shows how he creates all his music - truly inspiring!


What music/artists do you listen to?

Mo’funk: Im a soul kid, grew up with it, cant live without it. Through that I discovered hip-hop, rnb, house, downtempo and a whole host of genres - my head is full of music every minute of every day! D'angelo, Prince, Stevie Wonder, A Tribe Called Quest, Alicia Keys, Marvin Gaye, Common, Crazy Penis, De La Soul, and of course, Michael Jackson RIP!

What's next?

Mo’funk: Continue to perfect my craft of Djing, I never stop learning new styles and tricks. Im always continuing to learn about production. Look out for The Fly Mac'a-dame'ien tunes to be released soon! More touring over the Aussie summer, come March i head off again starting in Miami for the winter music conference. Then onto some touring around the states, before settling into another European summer in Ibiza!


Was there a moment you contemplated throwing in the towel?

Mo’funk: There was a stage in Sydney clubs where it just got so eaten up by shorterm trends in both music and fashion, I felt a bit ashamed to see where my hometown was going, it didn't suit my style, nor did it look like it was getting any better. I left 3 years ago to pursue a career overseas, turned out to be the right decision and im extremely happy with how everything is going. Its been a year since I was last here, and am ready to unleash onto my country what im all about! Good fun music with soul will always be here no matter what new trends come!


What/who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Mo’funk: Ive loved music from a very early age, growing up I was almost a lone outsider who was into the music I liked. It pretty much started by djing at house parties and went from there! I knew being a dj was a perfect way to express my passion for music to others. From their I decided to try my hands at all aspects of the industry - radio, web, street press, record shops - you name I tried it - but it all lead back to the fact that djing was what I love to do! Djs I admire: Jazzy Jeff, Derrick Carter and my favourite to watch Dj Revolution


What is the biggest challenge you have faced along the way to your musical success?

Mo’funk: To maintain a level of credibility and support from my peers. Always stayed true to my style and sounds. Never wanted to bite the dust and go cheesy for the sake of getting paid - once your peers know you mean well, then its all systems go from there!


What has been your favorite part of becoming a music artist?

Mo’funk: The travelling, I have always said that my main goal is to see the world doing what I love doing...i'm on that path right now!


Are you single? What do you look for in a partner?

Mo’funk: Right now yes, I am, its kind of tough to keep a special someone due to the travel and lifestyle. Im a sucker for fun girls who arent afraid to show their funny side! Ideally a cool chick that is as much fun to be around as my boys


Do you have a website fans can visit?

http://mofunkstrunk.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/dj_mofunk
facebook: Mo'funk ThaDeejay


Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life?

Mo’funk:
Smiles and laughter all day everyday
Music
Good food and exercise
Time for fun, games, dancing and socialising (doesn't just have to be on weekends)
Achieving what you want to achieve, not being affected by people who tell you cant do it, when you really can!


What message would you like to say to your fans?

Mo’funk: If you don't know, now you know! Im always gonna remain in the game so thanks for the support!


60 Second Quiz

 Full Name: Mauricio Leon Alexis Nunez
Nickname(s): Mo/Boogie/Boogz/Funk/Mofo/Momo/Moesley/Moo/Fingers/smoke/ (the list is endless hah!)
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Talent: Knowledge and The Turntables
Favorite Food: Japanese / Spanish
Favorite Film: Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Favorite Actor: don't have favourite actors - Comedian - Pablo Francisco
Pet: yes please
Describe yourself in 3 words: chilled, fun, passionate (ooh lala)
Best Feature: my nickname isnt fingers for nothing J
Worst Feature: sometimes I get a little to carried away with random conversations
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Michael Jordan
Hobbies/Interests: girls, music, djing, the beach and sun, trainers, the herb
First Job: worked for this rsl, I got fired for pouring shit beers. Im proud of that effort, don't know why I worked behind a bar, now I just serve the other kind of joy at the bar.
Are you a Pub, Bar or Club kind: bar/club
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: music - easier than ever now with iphone
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning: make the most of this life!