The biggest dance festival in the UK is making its way to Australia, with Global Gathering touring the country this November. A joint venture between Angel Music Group, Future Entertainment and Ministry Of Sound Australia, keep your eyes glued to ITM for all the latest news!
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Global Gathering
Check out this ridiculously comprehensive review of the recent UK festival to get an idea of what’s in store for Australia this November!
Global Gathering tour dates:
- Sat Nov 22nd – Melbourne (SET TIMES) (PHOTOS)
- Sun Nov 23rd – Perth (SET TIMES) (PHOTOS)
- Sat Nov 29th – Brisbane (SET TIMES) (PHOTOS)
- Sun Nov 30th – Sydney (SET TIMES) (PHOTOS)
Mark Ronson [Audio]: There's no chance you can Stop Him - Part 2
by i_have_ADD on November 28th, 2008
Over the past few years Mark Ronson has exhibited the uncanny ability of being - almost - everywhere at once, and this November he'll be bringing his acclaimed 'Version' album to Australia for the first time as part of Global Gathering. [more]
Larry Tee [Audio]: He owns electroclash... literally
by i_have_ADD on November 20th, 2008
There are not many people who can lay claim to coining their own genre of music, but back when the ‘nu-rave’ in-joke was just a twinkle in the eyes’ of a few pre-pubescent Klaxons, NYC club impresario Larry Tee cemented the term ‘electroclash’. [more]
Felix Da Housecat [Audio]: Talking with the 'biggest gossip website in Australia'
by i_have_ADD on November 19th, 2008
Recently we got a few minutes on the phone with Felix Stallings Junior, aka ubiquitous producer and DJ extraordinaire Felix Da Housecat. He was in a rather relaxed state of mind, but anyone in his position would have been feeling the same. [more]
Feadz: Ed Banger’s man of little words
by princ3_ali on November 17th, 2008
Lovers of French electro jumped for joy when it was announed that Feadz, right-hand man for Ed Banger princess Uffie, had been added to the bill for Global Gathering. One thing to note though: this is one dude who doesn't talk very much! [more]
To say you’ve created a genre of music is an amazing legacy for any artist, and so it is with The Orb. The original ‘Back to Mine’ purveyors provided the soundtrack to many a post-rave chill session, and they'll be creating vibes at Global Gathering [more]
How do prove you've still got what it takes after nearly 20 years in the game? You put out one of the year's best dance releases, of course. ITM talks to Sasha about 'Invol2ver', the Global Gathering tour and how he's more 'involved' than ever. [more]
With a career that stretches right back to the infancy of the Japanese club scene in the late 80s, Kazu Kimura is one of techno’s truly international figures. He's lived in Japan, Spain and even Brisbane, and he'll be back for Global Gathering. [more]
You know that the year is almost through when Ministry of Sound’s 'Annual' hits record stores. In keeping with the year end theme, when ITM spoke with Goodwill recently we asked about his highlights and lowlights for 2008. [more]
MSTRKFRT proteges LA Riots will be touring with the inaugural Global Gathering festival later this month. ITM chats with LA Riots to find out about life on the road, pyramids and sleep deprivation. [more]
Pinned as poster-boys of the ill-fated early noughties electroclash movement, you’d be forgiven for thinking Fischerspooner would have Emerge-d (oooh, what a delicious pun) from it all with a rather large chip on their haute coutured shoulders. [more]
Over the years, DJ Sneak has established himself as one of the enduring leaders of the Chicago house sound. So imagine the fuss when it was revealed he'd gone back-to-back with minimal powerhouse Ricardo Villalobos at a festival earlier this year? [more]
Over the past few years Mark Ronson has exhibited the uncanny ability of being - almost - everywhere at once, and this November he'll be bringing his acclaimed 'Version' album to Australia for the first time as part of Global Gathering. [more]
It wouldn’t be stretching it to claim UK trance trio Above & Beyond have stepped things up a notch since they last toured Australia in ‘06. Claiming status as global superstars, it's their work with their Anjunabeats label that stands above all else. [more]
Pinned as poster-boys of the ill-fated early noughties electroclash movement, you’d be forgiven for thinking Fischerspooner would have Emerge-d (oooh, what a delicious pun) from it all with a rather large chip on their haute coutured shoulders. [more]
Every time we speak with Dirty South it brings a tear to our eye. Recently voted Australia’s #1 producer at the 2008 Sony inthemix50, he’s spent 2008 flying the flag for Australia’s dance scene thanks to constant touring in the US and Europe. [more]
The past week has been something of a blur for Brisbane-based young gun Tydi, with the 21-year-old now sitting pretty as Australia’s newly crowned #1 DJ. We track him down for a chat to find out if his head has finally stopped spinning! [more]
Summer's most memorable festival moments
by i_have_ADD on April 3rd, 2009
Now that summer's through we thought we'd keep the dream alive by taking a look back at some of the festival season's most memorable moments. [more]
ITM Exclusive: Godskitchen Boombox coming to Australia in 2009!
by i_have_ADD on March 27th, 2009
Earlier this week we ran a story on global clubbing megalith Godskitchen debuting their latest stage setup - dubbed the Boombox - at an event in the Ukraine. It prompted us to put our reporter’s cap on and do a bit of sleuthing... [more]
Global Gathering will be back in 2009
by angy on January 27th, 2009
Debuting on Australian shores in 2008, ITM can confirm that Global Gathering will be back again in '09, this time with a lineup more focused on 'massive DJs'. [more]
inthemix.tv heads to Global Gathering
by i_have_ADD on December 10th, 2008
The dust has settled on the inaugural Global Gathering tour of Australia, but we’re here to help you relive the experience, bringing back all the best memories of the day with a special feature episode of inthemix.tv! [more]
The past few weeks have been actioned packed on the Australian dance scene, with two major festival tours racing through the country. We've compiled the best shots from both Global Gathering and Stereosonic in one place for you to see! [more]
As we race towards the end of 2008, we’re taking a quick pit stop to look over the biggest stories of the month for November. [more]
Debuting last summer at a range of festivals along the east coast, Smirnoff Experience’s Area 21 stage is making its grand return for the 2008/09 party season, and on the weekend just passed it popped up for its first date at Global Gathering Sydney. [more]
It's been a big few weeks for the dance scene, with the first ever Global Gathering tour of Australia racing through the country. See all the pics from the Brisbane and Sydney leg of the tour here on inthemix! [more]
Last night in Newtown, Sydney, ITM made one lucky dance fan's dreams come true - UK trance icons Above & Beyond, a key act on the Global Gathering tour, played to an intimate houseparty of only 30 people. [more]
inthemix was on the ground at last weekend’s Global Gathering debut event in Melbourne, and one act that it’s been reported were a unanimous favourite were Anjunabeats outfit Above & Beyond. Check out this featured gallery of them onstage! [more]
Check the set times for the Sydney leg of Global Gathering this weekend! [more]
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Dirty South in Sydney... since February this year to be exact. This coming Friday you’ll have an exclusive chance to see him doing his thing in the intimate club environment of Nevermind! [more]
Saturday’s inaugural Global Gathering event went up against the odds, battling dismal weather and artist cancellations. But these were mere obstacles for the thousands of punters committed to having a good time - check out the photos on ITM! [more]
The first ever Global Gathering tour of Australia kicked off yesterday in Melbourne, but all did not go to plan with German electro godfathers Kraftwerk missing their headline set to due a sudden and very serious illness. [more]
If you’d like to get a double pass to the Global Gathering festival in your hot little hand for zilch, then take a look at this tasty little comp we’ve got online thanks to Mark Ronson's record label Sony BMG! [more]
It’s been a busy few months for Tydi - our newly crowned #1 DJ - with the young gun out on the road pretty much non-stop, taking his sound far and wide across Australia every weekend. [more]
Fawned over by bloggers around the world, Melbourne's Miami Horror is finally about to drop his debut EP. Find out where he's playing this summer to see him in action live! [more]
Summer is well and truly on our doorstep, and the list of most read stories on inthemix for October reflects it to a tee! [more]
With Global Gathering spread across several stages it’s no surprise there’s an equally impressive list of local talent to join the international bill, and ITM can now bring you the full line-up for Sydney. [more]
As every festival goer would be painfully aware, it’s not often you get the chance to see your favourite dance act play a set time any longer than an hour... [more]
It was one of the most impressive and highly sought after prizes we’ve ever been able to offer here at inthemix - the opportunity for one lucky punter to have UK trance heavyweights Above & Beyond play at their house. We now have a winner… [more]
How many of you out there were excited by the prospect of Above & Beyond playing at your house? ITM talked to the UK trance trio this week where they revealed just how thrilled they are by the prospect of playing at the houseparty of one lucky ITMer. [more]
We’re fast approaching the launch of brand new festival monolith Global Gathering, and with a phenomenal international line-up already confirmed the local acts have now been added to the bill to sweeten the deal! [more]
It’s been a recurring theme of our monthly “most read” wrap-up all year, but September 2008 will hereby be remembered as THE month for festival announcements and updates, with all 10 of our most popular items concerning the upcoming summer season. [more]
Ed Banger princess Uffie’s right-hand man Feadz has been added to the bill for November’s Global Gathering tour. [more]
It’s a sure sign that the Australian dance scene is in a healthy place when its biggest player features in BRW magazine’s annual list of Top 50 Entertainers. Sitting at #35 with estimated earnings of $2.4 million you’ll find Future Entertainment. [more]
inthemix is now an outlet for the Sydney leg of the Global Gathering tour this November, so if you've been wondering where you to buy your tickets for what's looking to be one of summer's hottest events you needn't look any further! [more]
We've devised one of our coolest competitions ever. We are taking Global Gathering right to one lucky ITMer's doorstep. Above & Beyond will play at your place for you and 30 mates! [more]
Spring has sprung, but before we say goodbye to winter it’s time to take a look back at what stories were the hottest for the month of August. Have you guys heard about this little festival called Global Gathering? Nah, didn't think so... [more]
Global Gathering's entry to the Australian market has definitely got quite a few ITMers hot under the collar, so here’s all the info you’ll need to ensure you get your tickets quick smart! [more]
Considering the first round announcement of Global Gathering is still fresh in everyone’s mind, it’s come as a pleasant surprise that a second wave of acts have been added to the line-up for the Sydney and Melbourne legs of the tour so soon. [more]
Since its announcement a few weeks back Global Gathering has been hyped as one of the year’s most essential events. Feast your eyes on the first round, exclusive to inthemix! [more]
It’s been shrouded in secrecy up until this point, but come 8am on Monday August 18th the cone of silence on Global Gathering is finally lifted, and you’ll get the details first on inthemix! [more]
ITM Exclusive: Global Gathering makes its mighty pilgrimage to Australia!
by angy on August 7th, 2008
Been waiting anxiously to discover which ‘world renowned international festival’ will be coming to Australia? ITM can exclusively reveal that UK mega-festival Global Gathering will be making its way across Australia this November. [more]
Brace yourself for massive news next week… Future Entertainment have promised an earth-shaking announcement is on the horizon that’s related to a ‘world renowned international festival’ coming to Australia for the very first time in November. [more]
Markus Schulz named Godskitchen festival resident
by i_have_ADD on May 19th, 2009
Recent Australia visitor Markus Schulz looks set to continue on his non-stop trajectory of global dance domination being named an official ‘festival resident’ for Godskitchen’s calendar of events for summer 2009. [more]
Global Gathering reveal UK lineup
by i_have_ADD on March 31st, 2009
Having dropped details of headliners for the 2009 UK Global Gathering event a few weeks back the full lineup has now been revealed, and it’s predictably awe-inspiring. Feast your eyes on this! [more]
Global Gathering UK announce headliners
by i_have_ADD on February 25th, 2009
No doubt a whole lot more Australians are familiar with the Global Gathering brand since the world renowned festival made its debut down under late in '08, so the announcement of headliners for this year’s event in the UK should come as welcome news. [more]
DJ Mag Top 100 results leaked?
by i_have_ADD on October 28th, 2008
It seems to happen every year... so to be honest we can’t be entirely sure this is the 100% bonafide list for 2008. If it’s a hoax, someone sure has a lot of time on their hands. [more]
As one of the world’s first definitive superstar DJs, Sasha is eminently qualified to discuss the mechanics of success, though he admits he’s nonplussed by the man who today strides the DJ world as its most definitive example; Tiesto. [more]
Underground nightlife impresarios Larry Tee and Daniel Nardicio both spoke enthusiastically about America’s current economic crisis this week, and suggested it should prove positive for New York nightclub. [more]
Although Damon Albarn famously declared there would be no more new music in the future from everyone’s favourite animated band the Gorillaz, it turns out he’s changed his tune (much to our delight!) [more]
Quite possibly the most successful trio in uplifting trance - ok, truth be told we wracked our brains here at ITM HQ and couldn’t think of anymore three-man trance outfits? - Above & Beyond have defended their chosen genre once again. [more]
Prog house type Sasha chatted to Skrufff recently about his new compilation INVOL2VER and revealed he feels hurt and affected when he comes across negative criticism. [more]
It’s not often the worlds of Chicago house and deep minimal techno converge, but recently at Romania’s Sunwaves Festival two of the scene’s most revered identities thought it was high time they met in the middle. [more]
Global Gathering. In the world of music festivals, few names evoke such a universal response and acclamation among dance fans. For years Australians have looked across the other side of the word with a mixture of awe and envy. [more]
Klaus Hill - Live at Global Gathering Sydney, Area 21
Here you can tune in to the sounds of Englishman-living-in-Oz Klaus Hill, recorded live at Area 21 at Global Gathering in Sydney. [more]
Goodwill & Sasha Vatoff - Live at Global Gathering Sydney, Area 21 - Original Rave Classics
Inspired by Global Gathering’s esteemed collection of seminal electronic superstars, Area 21 played host to a set jam packed with original rave classics brought to the dancefloor by Goodwill and his special guest Sasha Vatoff. [more]
John Glover - Live at Global Gathering Sydney, Area 21
Kicking things off for the 2008/09 party season, Area 21 popped up at Global Gathering in Sydney, and you can hear sets recorded on the day! Here John Glover puts together an eclectic mix for your listening pleasure. [more]
Shamus - Live at Global Gathering Sydney, Area 21
Kicking things off for the 2008/09 party season, Area 21 popped up at Global Gathering in Sydney, and you can hear sets recorded on the day! Here we’ve got Shamus digging deep into his record box. [more]
The world's biggest DJ, Sasha returns to the label that helped propel him to mega music stardom almost 10 years ago with the release of GU13CD Ibiza (has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide!), with the second installment in the Involver series. [more]
You can catch tyDi around the country visiting every corner this summer including all the major dance festivals (Global Gathering, Summadayze and Sensation) as well as some great club nights along the way. [more]
In 1983, Carlos Sosa aka DJ Sneak, moved to the city of Chicago from the island of Puerto Rico, where his early musical experiences and influences were rooted in salsa, meringue and Latin orchestras. [more]
Dirty South aka Dragan Roganovic has made an instant name for himself in the dance music industry, impressing the who’s who of international DJs, producers, media and music lovers. [more]
Dirty South aka Dragan Roganovic has made an instant name for himself in the dance music industry, impressing the who’s who of international DJs, producers, media and music lovers. [more]
Check out this exclusive new mix Tydi put together for inthemix, made up almost entirely of his own tracks and remixes, many of them unreleased! [more]
DJ Sneak is a Chicago/Puerto Rico bred Toronto based DJ/Producer/Remixer and an innovator of the disco filtered house sound that inspired Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, and countless others. [more]
12 - Global Gathering 2008
inthemix.tv is back for summer, heading along to the Sydney leg of the first ever Global Gathering tour. We bring you all the action from the festival, including interviews with Above & Beyond, Fischerspooner, Tydi, Dirty South, DJ Sneak & Larry Tee! [more]
Area 21 at Global Gathering Sydney
Smirnoff Experience Area 21 at Global Gathering Sydney played host to Tydi, Goodwill, Shamus and Klaus Hill playing various original sets from early rave anthems to futuristic deep house. [more]
Goodwill - Tips & Tricks for The Annual 2009
With the 2009 Ministry of Sound Annual now in stores, Goodwill takes us into his studio to give us the rundown on how the mega-selling CD is put together. He might be out of a job soon for showing off these trade secrets! [more]
The Potbelleez - Trouble Trouble
With their debut album now instores, The Potbelleez drop another dancefloor bomb with the single ‘Trouble Trouble’. Filmed on location in Bondi, take a close listen to the lyrics and tell us it doesn’t ring true! [more]
It was one of the most impressive and highly sought after prizes we’ve ever been able to offer here at inthemix – the opportunity for one lucky punter to have UK trance heavyweights Above & Beyond come and play an exclusive set at their houseparty. [more]
Australia's prodigal son of dance music production talks with the big wigs at internationally renowned house music label Defected. [more]
It's the party Australia's dance industry looks forward to each year. Want to know what went on at the 2008 Sony inthemix50 Awards in Sydney? inthemix.tv were there to capture all the action! [more]
inthemix.tv goes on tour with The Potbelleez, who're nearing the end of their massive Ministry of Sound 'Sessions' launch tour. We also see Bass Kleph 'From The Booth' in Moscow, and speak with Chris Wilson of famed Brisbane superclub Family. [more]
Recorded live as he warmed up for trance legend Armin van Buuren in Brisbane, see Tydi doing his thing alongside one of the world’s best! Don’t forget inthemix50 voting is now open, so if Tydi’s your favourite he needs your vote. [more]
Many would say it was destiny. Dave Goode and Jonny Sonic – both Irishman looking for a new start in the antipodes – left their homeland in 2001/2002 respectively. [more]
“In all honesty we’re the most original and exciting thing to hit the world of entertainment since the stick and the hoop.” 2D, singer of Gorillaz. [more]