Legendary Bronx, New York DJ, Grandmaster Flash is hitting the South East this coming December 8th where he will be performing at The Venue in Tramore.
After forming such groups as Grandmaster Flash & The 3 MC’s with the likes of Melle Mel and Kid Creole which later spawned Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five. Grandmaster Flash has been behind some of the earliest HipHop hits and anthems such as The Message, Freedom and White Lines,and has been ever heavily present in the genre ever since.
HipHop heads, music lovers and DJ enthusiasts alike are all in agreement when it comes to the sheer quality that this man delivers on every occasion since his beginnings back in the 70s. Accredited with the invention of the crossfader and multiple turntable styles, he will always be up there with the founding fathers of the genre of HipHop. Respected on all levels by turntablists of all genres and mixing just about anything in his own style, he is as well respected for birthing the turntable as an instrument as he is for his mesmerising ability to control and move a crowd.
Grandmaster Flash plays The Venue, Tramore on Saturday 8th December. Support on the night comes from Tom Dunne(Phat Beats) of Sons Phonetic, Jay Ru(City Vibes) and Jus Me(Hobo Convention).
Tickets are 20euro and can be purchased from O’Sheas Hotel in Tramore, contact 051 381246 or 086 8793189 or get in touch through the site and we will direct you.
A night with one of the worlds top and most respected DJ’s, a pioneer of turntablism and with support from three top Southern DJ’s from three of the biggest nights in Waterford and Cork. Do not miss this great opportunity.
Dave Treacy’s WeLoveBeats show every Saturday has now been changed to the new time of 18.00 – 20.00 GMT.
Dave Treacy is a natural entertainer and has been DJing for over thirteen years. His love for music started at the age of six and not long after, Dave discovered his love of entertaining others with Music. Making ‘mixtapes’ by recording songs from radio and hosting school discos at thirteen has now developed into Dave’s successful DJ career.
Recognised by Industry professionals in the USA and Europe for his mixing talent and showmanship, Dave has played at clubs and events in the UK, USA, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Ibiza and Spain as well as some of the top night clubs in Ireland including: RedBox (Tripod), Pod, Lillies Bordello, Tivoli, Velvet, Traffic, AKA (Wilde).
Dave is currently resident @ Lost Society www.lostsociety.ie – #LOSTfridays
Whilst Dave has performed at many clubs and events, he has also played alongside some of the world’s finest DJ’s including: Kevin Saunderson, DJ Lottie, Smokin Joe, Joe T Vanelli, Tim Deluxe and many more.
Being involved on the Irish club scene has also lead Dave to getting involved in radio with guest appearances on RTE 2FM and FM104 and hosting a drive-time show on Dublin’s Nova 94.7 FM from 2002 – 2005. After building up a strong radio presence Dave moved to entertaining a nationwide and global digital audience via RTE Pulse where he hosts and produces WeLoveBeats every Saturday between 6.00pm – 8.00pm GMT www.rte.ie/pulse – #WeLoveBeats
Dave has always shown love to Irish artists in giving airplay and awareness to whats going on and in supporting the scene here, and for that has gained great respect from both artists and colleauges here and abroad.
Be sure to tune into Dave’s WeLoveBeats at the new time of 6 – 8pm every Saturday on RTE Pulse right here : http://bit.ly/MJ2kpj
For all links and latest info you can check out DJ Dave Treacy at :
Base Network, Publishers of Bold and Beautiful International Magazine & City Echo Magazine present the 2nd Ireland African Music Awards at The Victory Centre, Tallaght this coming Friday 7th September.
The Ireland African Music Awards (IAMA) is an important way to promote and celebrate African Music, Entertainment, Arts and Culture in Ireland, embracing the new cultural diversity that has changed significantly in recent years. The Awards are about the people, groups, events and companies that have promoted African arts and culture through music and entertainment. The IAMA’s showcase the positive effects of African music, arts and culture in the new multi-cultural Ireland. The IAMA’s aim is to recognize the contribution of groups and individuals who have been steadfast in promoting this musical heritage.
The list of categories & nominees are as follows :
Best Male Artiste
Pop Dogg
Rob Kelly
G Tribe
Young Bross
Sematecino
Neddy Arkins (Original Rudeboys)
Best Rap Artiste
G Tribe
Pop Dogg
Rob Kelly
Neddy Arkins (Original Rudeboys)
Lethal Dialect
Best Song
It’s Allowed – Young Bross
The Real Thing – Rob Kelly & Rebecca Creighton
Marvelous – The Animators
Stars In My Eyes – Original Rudeboys
Take Her Home – G Tribe
Best Video
The Real Thing – Rob Kelly & Rebecca Creighton
Marvelous – The Animators
It’s Allowed – Young Bross
Try My Love – Sematecino
Be My Lady – Pop Dogg & Kyriah D
Piece Of Mind – Riva 9
Best Gospel Artiste (Female)
Maud O – So Good
Debsandy
Victoria Eniola
Nono
Dorcas More O’Farrel
Best Gospel Artiste (Male)
Tunde Escho
Timoteo Munde Mulonda (TMD) – Mirror
Yn
Abraham Ogunyinka
Adeniyi Allen Taylor
Tolu King
Ben Osagie
Next Rated
Chris Odeniyi – Director
Lecs Luther – Artiste
Daniel Scenery – Artiste
Tejay Tray – Artiste
Alexi Duce – Artiste
Black Ice – Dance Group
Best Afro Beat
Gbasibe Remix – Sematecino & Kas
Representer – JO
Out Of My Head – Tejay Tray
It’s Allowed – Young Bross
Piece Of Mind – Riva 9
Ori Mi Wu – Beezy ft Tejay Tray
Carry Dey Go – Big Jay
Hold Onto Your Dreams – SKD
Let Me Love – Natural B
Best Colaboration
Gbasibe Remix – Sematecino & Kas
Be My Lady – Pop Dogg & Kyriah D
Mash Up The Flow – NoLongTingzFam ft Gorilla Gang
The Representatives – Costello ft G.I
I’m Back – Class A’z (Redzer & Terawrizt)
Piece Of Mind – Riva 9 ft Danny Young, Stone, Da Boss
Best Event Of The Year
Oba n’la Concert 2012 – Niyi Allen Taylor
Temptation Night II – Repex
Naija Vs Congo Party – DJ Wax, DJ Ahmed, DJ Jazzy
Don’t Flop Ireland (D.F.I.) – Redzer
Afrobeats Vs R’n'B – DJ Frank Jez, DJ Poison, DJ Ahmed, DJ Kaila Troy
Best Upcoming Artiste
Beezy
Danny Moore
Michael Roc & Graciano G-Major
Showbiz Reassured
Larry Hoover
Caleb
Best Producer
Piece Of Mind – Joe Chad
The Real Thing – Mathman
Stars In My Eyes – Jake Gosling
Tell Them Say – King David
Out Of My Head – DJ FunkmasterLee
Best Director
Marvelous – Ovie
Piece Of Mind – Joe Chad
Spaceboy – DJ FunkmasterLee
The Real Thing – Jonathan Lambert
Be My Lady – Ovie
It’s Allowed – Butterfly Productions
Best Entertainment Personality
Deji Chris Repex
DJ Mo-K
DJ Frank Jez
Congo Boy TV
Muzzy G
DJ Daley
Best Dance Group
So Little Crew
Raw Edge
Prodijig
Chromatic Crew
Public Enemies
Salsa Everybody
Fierce Fitness
Best Group/Duo
Michael Roc & Graciano G-Major
2 Fresh
The Animators
Original Rudeboys
Class A’z
Touch Praises
Best DJ
DJ Ahmed
DJ Frank Jez
DJ Tando
DJ Wax
DJ Mo-K
DJ Daly
DJ Spaz
Best Dublin Spot
Havana – DJ Mo-K & DJ Tando
Sin Club – DJ Wax
Wright Venue – DJ Frank Jez
Mezz Bar – DJ Wax & DJ Crazy D
There is a panel of industry professionals who will be judging on the categories to determine the winner but 3 categories are up for the publics decision ; Best Event Of The Year, Best Entertainment Personality, Best Dublin Spot http://www.advertplace.com/iama/
The IAMA’s are taking place Friday 7th September at ;
The Victory Centre Auditorium, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tickets can also be purchased at the venue from 17.30 on the day.
Although only it’s 2nd year, the awards are already gaining a snowball effect moving up in size substantially from its launch last year and aim to continue in their growth in the future. It is also great to see such an awards event in place for the now colossal industry that is urban music in Ireland.
