Psytrance stage
PIXEL will be joining us with his signature live sfx set, alongside SONIC SPECIES who has exploded worldwide and been signed to Astrix’s label Shamanic Tales Records, with SABRETOOTH returning to bringing his latest uplifting acid infused trance.
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Pixel is a force to be reckoned with on the international scene, having released tracks with Astrix, GMS, Space Cat, Juno Reactor and many more. He is currently with Stereo Society and has previously released many tracks under the power house of Hommega records. His live sets are masterfully crafted and his use of SFX will leave you astonished.
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Rising from the heart of the UK underground scene Sonic Species (Joe Markendale) has earned his place as a leading DJ & producer of electronic music. With a legacy spanning more than 15 years, he continues to command respect and captivate audiences at the world’s most prestigious events - pushing musical boundaries & crafting electrifying performances which transform his listeners long after the beat stops.
When not on the road, he works non-stop in the studio generating the musical life-force that fuels his mission.
As the world of dance music evolves, Sonic Species embarks on an exciting new era, joining forces with Shamanic Tales - a label forged in the fires of creative exploration and helmed by none other than Astrix. This partnership marks a momentous chapter in Sonic Species’ musical journey, a chapter laden with fresh innovation, in which his pursuit of the ultimate dance floor experience remains sacred.
With over half a million followers world-wide, Sonic Species is living testament to the transformative power of music - his life is a soundtrack. A true disciple of the psychedelic creed, his uncompromisingly powerful tracks continue to unite music-lovers from all backgrounds - changing lives on the dance floor and beyond.
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Sabretooth is UK producer Ben Fraser’s psychedelic brainchild.
With over 20 years of production under his belt, Ben is renowned for his music's trademark sense of drive and forward momentum - and its magical ability to capture the dancefloor.!
Unique in its versatility, Sabretooth's very own breed of twisted acidic, tech-infused psytrance has been released on his home label BMSS Records, as well as some of the scene's most prominent labels such as Iono, Digital Om, Dacru, Blue Tunes, 24/7, Expo, Maharetta and so on. With an uncompromising sound that extends from deep driving day time prog-tinged workouts to fast-and-furious effervescent blasters, Sabretooth has gone on to conquer audiences at underground parties and festivals worldwide.
Ben also releases acid techno and trance under his real name, with notable releases on the legendary Stay Up Forever and Hydraulix amongst others. Never one to rest on his laurels, Ben also produces punk under his Creeping Tide moniker, and an eyebrow-lifting blend of punk and psy as Future Outbreak.
Special Guests
The dynamic duo consisting of ElektrikBlue and Magic Lantern, long time residents for Sunrise and the Beats Bizarre and a cornerstone of many festivals.
Resident DJs
Our father and son resident duo Prognosis and DJ Edstorm will perform back to back
Resident DJ
Lost Element started both producing and mixing in 2008, going on to perform for some of his favourite indoor events such as Sunrise, Illuminaughty, Planet Zogg, Tribal Sphere and the Trades Club, and also festivals such as Bearded Theory, Equinox and Beat Herder
He has shared stages with some of his favourite acts along the way, including Astrix, Ace Ventura, Cosmosis, Juno Reactor, GMS and Eat Static.
After gaining residencies for renowned northern crews including Crystal Kids, Audioaddictz, Remedy and Psybase, he then went on to form Elemental alongside DJ Prognosis, bringing legendary acts such as Juno Reactor, 1200 Micrograms, GMS, Lucas and Logic Bomb back to the north of England.
Techno stage
Underground techno legends BENJI303 and BEN FRASER will join us, having released on Stay Up Forever, Hydraulix and many other major underground labels. We join the dots with RIFF RAFF legends GLOWBONES and MUTATED PONY, and also J808E who has been a huge presence in the Welsh techno scene
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Benji303 is a UK based Acid/Techno DJ & Producer, you can catch him regularly performing DJ and live sets all over Europe - whether it be a club night, festival or a free party.
Constant hard work in the studio for the last 15 years has resulted in hundreds of releases coming out on vinyl and digital on labels such as Stay Up Forever, Hydraulix, Cluster, RAW, Yolk, Choci's Chewns, VCF, Acid Test, Flatlife, Triple A, Skuxx, 303 Alliance, Sonic Iration, Getafix, Hive, Avinit, Interstate One, Stompin' Ground, Teknic, Dirty Sound, Avinit, Planet Techno, Voodoo Projects, NTK, Rebeltek, Interruption, Tikal Sound and many more...
His tracks have been played and supported by the likes of Perc, Freddy Fresh, D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Chris Liberator, Mark EG, The Geezer, Pet Duo, Aaron Liberator and A.P. to name a few.
Benji also runs his own vinyl label 303 Alliance (est. 2014) which is going from strength to strength and is now well into double figures.
He also runs a second sub label called Alliance Digital and Finally, a Dub & Reggae infused Acid Techno label - Sonic Iration (with Jah Scoop AKA The Geezer).
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With releases on Stay Up Forever, Hydraulix, and a long career under nights such as Riff Raff and Planet Zogg, Ben Fraser, the alias of Sabretooth promises to deliver a driving hard dance set
Guest DJ
Glowbones from Riff Raff will be playing a mixture of his usual acid and hard techno
Guest DJ
Mutated Pony is a DJ, producer, and successful event promoter, Angela Elizabeth Carr.
With over 2 decades of experience as a DJ and a decade of event promoting the well-known AudioAddictz night in Manchester and formally in Leeds. Angela is known for her unique blend of Psytrance, Acid/Techno & the harder-edged sounds of dance music, creating a signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide.
With her empowering full-on hypnotic style, She takes the dance floor on a colourful journey, across the spectrum, layered with hypnotic sounds and Melodic chaotic chanting beats.
Angela is widely known in the northern scene as part of the Audioaddictz team running events, DJing & producing, and generally supporting underground dance music, mentoring up-and-coming DJs/promoters, and attending underground dance music events.
Above all else, Angela is an amazingly vibrant person and this shines out in the music that she plays.
Angela has shared the stage with many great artists at festivals and parties around the UK and at Freedom Festival Portugal. Artists such as Eat Static, Iliuchina, Scorb, Tron, Koxbox, Dave the Drummer, ManMadeMan, Proteus, Mark Egee, Guapa Lee, Sick Addiction, Antispin, Demosys, A*S*Y*S, Sterling Moss, Southwild, Astral Projection, Juno Reactor, HoodWink, Andy Mason, Lab 4, Nikki S, KIM, Contineum, Lee AudioAddictz, China Rose, Screen Memory, Atomgrinder, Glowbones, The Gezzer, Chris Liberator, Benji 303, Psibindi + much more. The list continues to grow.
The range of underground dance music Mutated Pony plays is played all with one intention. to make you DANCE!
Guest DJ
More to come!
Resident DJ
DJ moon is a techno DJ from Blackburn, and also the alias of Ashtafari, the Crystal Kids resident.
He has also played across festivals such as Equinox, Landed, Beat Herder and for organisers such as Shanti.
LEGENDARY VENUE
The Leeds West Indian Centre has hosted countless underground nights since the 2000’s, including psytrance nights Sunrise and Cabbage, and the hard dance night Riff Raff. It offers a large open space with 700 capacity where we can go all out on every detail of the production
FULL LASER AND LIGHT SHOW
Expect a full laser and light show in both rooms, provided by partners Embeam, Press Record Live and more to be announced
HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO
We are using the two of our favourite sound systems in the country for this event.
The psytrance room will be powered by OpusPocus by Jody, previously providing sound for events such as The Glade, Equinox, Beat Herder and Bearded Theory, and will be a fully rebuilt four way system for our event.
The techno room will use Mr Chukkel’s Element5 which has provided sound for our previous events and also Landed Festival’s psytrance stage, The Other Psyde
ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY