Renowned by the world’s biggest and best DJs, the angel of trance that is Godskitchen has thankfully touched down in Brisbane to dazzle the eagerly awaiting fans. Located in the delicious surrounds of Brisbane’s premier club Electric Playground, headliners Andy Moor, John O’Callaghan, Marcel Woods and Wippenberg proved yet again that this international super-club brand is a force not to be reckoned with.

Originally starting out as a series of underground parties in the UK, Godskitchen is now seen as one of the supreme, undisputed dance powerhouses of today. Taking the world by storm with club appearances, global tours, annual festivals and sell-out compilations, there is nothing that this iconic and highly respected brand hasn’t achieved.

For close to a decade, the juggernaut that is Godskitchen has been travelling to our shores to deliver outstanding, unforgettable and unique arena spectaculars. Boasting world-class laser shows and state-of-the-art effects, the little white angel logo has become so notorious with punters worldwide, that many actually travel between countries just to attend these highly anticipated parties.

Recently landed, the current 2011 tour boasts an unbelievable multi-dimensional guided tour of trance in 3D. With state of the art glasses, revellers were to be thrust into a supersonic world of wonder, igniting all sensors literally. Unfortunately, this was not the case for the Brisbane leg of the tour, where a typical concert experience had to be witnessed rather than something extraordinary.

While Brisbane has recently been hit by near daily showers, upon first entry it was evident that the depressing weather sadly deterred most. To be fair, the entire city seemed quite eerie. However, the shocking realisation was quickly corrected once inside, as the Electric Playground stage looked more like festival crowd. With gleeful punters swarming the dance floor and spilling over the already packed bar, the audience mimicked the weather by continuing to pour in as the night progressed.

The party featured the angelic line-up of trance luminaries, Andy Moor, John O’Callaghan, Marcel Woods and Wippenberg, all working their magic until the daylight. And what better way to kick-start the night than catching Andy Moor in action, inside an industrial sized tent.

Hidden behind the club, entirely out of view, the outdoor stage thankfully had a roof. With the still consistent rainfall soaking ravers, the rest gathered under the lightly flooded tent to enjoy the sweet sounds from English superstar DJ/producer Andy Moor. The man behind club anthems like She Moves and The White Room successfully showcased his vast musical skills early on, while an astounding visual light show entertained the eyes of all. Begging for more, hidden behind a parade of smoke, Andy’s hits Halcyon and Crazy Lady were dropped on top of the already exhausted crowd. Needless to say, it only further ignited the already fuelled trance fire for the night.

Starting moments later inside the club, Wippenberg hovered three metres in the air, ready for his battle. With 15 years under his belt, the electronic mastermind from Germany packed the dancefloor in record time. Stumbling through the crowd with great difficulty, tension boiled as punters waited for this titan of trance. Regularly supporting the likes of Armin Van Burren and Tiesto, the talented DJ/producer Olaf Dieckmann made his mark the moment he stood behind the decks. Dropping massive club hits Pong and Neurodancer, the infectious tunes by Wippenberg whipped the entire club into a frenzy and explosion of dance. It was clear that this was going to be one long night.

Sprinting back outside to catch John O’Callaghan perform his last few tracks, the weather had cleared as more party-goers entered the grounds. Heading straight to outdoor stage for the Irish DJ, the last section of a typical high-octane mix did not disappoint. Instantly regretting the decision to miss most of his discography, the jovial crowd in attendance reassured us by raving – literally and figuratively – about John’s precise mixing abilities and aptitude during his entire set. The punters continued to praise John’s anthems such as Find Yourself and Exactly while hurrying off to Marcel Woods.

Direct from the Netherlands, bringing his unique mix of energetic dance music and stylish charisma, Marcel Woods acts as a puppet master above the crowd. Controlling the atmosphere and power, the raw passion and emotion Marcel puts into his set is truly magnificent. In a sea of ravers, most covered in glow-sticks from head to toe, the rare talent and sensation that is this smiling Dutch lad stirred the musical pot to close the set. Dropping massive tracks Zombie Nation and Comon by Tiesto vs Diplo, the crowd could not control their excitement when original tunes Tomorrow, Inside Me and Lemon Tree were blown through the speakers.

While the rain has left us, and the sun joins the now-ending party, the walk of shame has never looked so good. Covered in sweat, alcohol and last night’s showers, the less than beautiful crowd couldn’t care less about appearance. After witnessing Godskitchen, nothing is as delicious any more.