JOY PRESENTS: DJ NIPPER UK EXCLUSIVE
FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER @ MISSION, LEEDS
Friday November 11th 2005 marks the date for the return of a legend. As a true pioneer of the dance music scene we are proud to present, a UK exclusive 3 hour set direct from Hong Kong by the legend that is DJ Nipper, in celebration of the last decade of house music with the largest of party atmospheres.
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About the DJ’s,
DJ Nipper hails from Manchester, UK and started DJing in 1983 inspired by his love of Hip Hop an Electro-Funk.
In the latter half of the 1980’s, he was one of the pioneers of the Manchester House Music Scene along with Sasha, Laurent Garnier, Justin Robertson, Graeme Park, Mike Pickering, Steve Williams, 808 State DJs and Jon De Silva.
DJing at many clubs in the North-West including the Man Alive and The Hacienda and then onto DJing at clubs around the UK like Shelley’s, Hackett’s, Shadoo, Konspiracy, Thunderdome, Quadrant Park, Eclipse, Turnmills, Cream, Sterns Rain Dance, Spectrum, Perception, Energy and many more including the very first ARK in 1991.
Nipper was support DJ for Dance Bands such as…808 State, Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Prodigy, N–Joi, Shades Of Rhythm, Dream Frequency, The Shamen, Bassheads, Evolution.
In 1991 he embarked on his recording career first releasing two tracks “Nightmare” and “Devastating Beat Creator” on Warp Records under the pseudonym “Kid Unknown” – the last track was voted number 3 in the Alltime Hardcore Chart in Muzik Magazine.
In 1995/1996 Nipper came up with an idea for a computer game enabling people to make music on the Sony Playstation based around Steinberg’s Cubase.
He was very concerned about being ripped off and so he decided his best option would be to have a meeting with Tony Wilson (Hacienda) and show him his idea. Tony Wilson thought it was a tremendous idea and said he would help Nipper and so Tony Wilson set him up with a meeting one morning at the Midland Hotel, Manchester with two top dudes from Sony. They met, he showed them his idea and they were very impressed. So impressed, they decided to rip off his idea and do it themselves. It went on to be the best selling game for making music on the Sony Playstation and, all the other game consoles too.
Nipper designed, built and owned two recording studios in Manchester (1995 – 1999) and Liverpool (2000 – 2002).
Nipper set up LCD Records in 1998 with his partner Ian Bland (Dream Frequency) and released 9 singles including “Sanctuary” and “Do You Believe” as Dejure and “Heaven and Earth” as Red.
Recorded 2 tracks for Fluid Recordings UK: “6 Mile Hike” as DJ Nipper and “The Amulet” as Basilica.
In all Nipper has had to date: six top 75 UK hits.
More recently, nipper resides in Hong Kong where he has been successful in setting up the record label, “Sound Of China Recordings” specializing in progressive breaks which when coupled up with his amazing scratching/turntable ability really make his unique sound shine through. He is definitely one of the most technically advanced DJ’s on the circuit..
On his 2002 debut Album “Air Drawn Dagger”. DJ Sasha credited Nipper as one of his inspirational figures.
This event will be the only opportunity to experience this true legend in the UK.
DJ SY
He gained a residency in 1990 at the Nottingham club Venus.
It wasn’t long till his reputation was established as the 'Scratch master',
Sy's individual mixing ability has maintained his popularity and his legendary oldskool sets are still in high demand.
As well as DJing SY co-owns a studio in Aldershot, Hampshire, and in 1994 sucessfully formed his own record label, Quosh Records.
EWAN CAWOOD
Huddersfields finest, Ewan Cawood, will need no introduction to any Ark regular, his quality of mixing and the way he constructs his sets have always made him stand out from the rest. He became a resident at the legendary Ark at the back end of 1992.
More recently Ewan has been very successful in producing music for Channel 4 television.
STEVE LUIGI
Steve is The old man of JOY But you know what comes with age, EXPERIENCE!!
He has played at almost every JOY.
Professional DJ for 33 Years, Mixing/Dance DJ for over 15 Years. .
He was the resident and promoter at the infamous "Gallery" in Leeds, which was without a doubt one of the most successful clubs in the country around that time.
KELLS & TOTS
The name Kells&Tots and JOY have become synonymous, playing at every single JOY event to date, they have worked closely with all the DJ’s at JOY and earned great respect. The pair have enjoyed great success not only as DJ’s but also promoting their own events. The first of which was a string of illegal events, Area 51, The Mill, and co promoted a night called Hush.With their love for the sound of the legendary Ark (Leeds) the pair came up with “The Ultimate Anthem” (Bradford) and its harder edged sibling, JOY ( based in Leeds)
They have enjoyed guest slots in yorkshire, Manchester and the north east. Not forgetting their joint venture at the Leeds Love Parade helping host one of the 3000 capacity arenas
DALETHEDISC
Dale was an employee at happy house records (Bradford) in the early 1990’s, and then in 1995 he and a work colleague had the opportunity to buy the shop which at this point was in serious debt, they successfully transformed it into what is regarded today as one of the north’s leading dance vinyl specialist, The Disc (hence his DJ name) in 1993 Dale was part of the live pa S-CAPE and toured the north extensively, he also enjoyed promoting his own local rave which also ran in the early 1990’s
Dale’s input not only as a DJ but as a friend and confident has been invaluable.
SULLY
Sully, from Manchester was introduced to me by DJ Nipper. His unique sound really stood out. He has been involved in the dance scene since 1991 and has had guest slots across the north west including popular club events such as Life @ Bowlers, Manchester.
He has also promoted his own club night brand, “Not Forgotten” in Manchester.
CAINE BROWN
Caine is one of Joy’s new found talents, his mixing ability and music selection will help make him one of the DJ’s to watch in the future.
MC FOX
The original Mc from the infamous Gallery Leeds. He was never intended to be a resident but after his guest slot at last months Joy I cant resist putting him on. A true legend in his own right.
ROOM 3
(Up front US Soulful House)
With DJ’s
Alex Church
Good2Groove
Alex Clarke
Other attractions on the night include yet another fantastic live VJ presentation by Steve G using the Pioneer DVJ X1's and Arkaos to manipulate visuals.
Live percussion by Aron.
Entry £10 / £8 NUS
Doors 10pm till 4am
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A NON TICKET EVENT SO ARRIVE EARLY.
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gold members whos names will be down on the osa guest list are as follows:
dannster
woody
retroandy
phil
tall paul
wezbash
coggledots
dods
shabba
these people give your board name at the door and let them know your on the osa guest list to get your 2 quid off
FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER @ MISSION, LEEDS
Friday November 11th 2005 marks the date for the return of a legend. As a true pioneer of the dance music scene we are proud to present, a UK exclusive 3 hour set direct from Hong Kong by the legend that is DJ Nipper, in celebration of the last decade of house music with the largest of party atmospheres.
flyer Page 1
Page 2/3
Page 4/5
Page 6/7
page 8
About the DJ’s,
DJ Nipper hails from Manchester, UK and started DJing in 1983 inspired by his love of Hip Hop an Electro-Funk.
In the latter half of the 1980’s, he was one of the pioneers of the Manchester House Music Scene along with Sasha, Laurent Garnier, Justin Robertson, Graeme Park, Mike Pickering, Steve Williams, 808 State DJs and Jon De Silva.
DJing at many clubs in the North-West including the Man Alive and The Hacienda and then onto DJing at clubs around the UK like Shelley’s, Hackett’s, Shadoo, Konspiracy, Thunderdome, Quadrant Park, Eclipse, Turnmills, Cream, Sterns Rain Dance, Spectrum, Perception, Energy and many more including the very first ARK in 1991.
Nipper was support DJ for Dance Bands such as…808 State, Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Prodigy, N–Joi, Shades Of Rhythm, Dream Frequency, The Shamen, Bassheads, Evolution.
In 1991 he embarked on his recording career first releasing two tracks “Nightmare” and “Devastating Beat Creator” on Warp Records under the pseudonym “Kid Unknown” – the last track was voted number 3 in the Alltime Hardcore Chart in Muzik Magazine.
In 1995/1996 Nipper came up with an idea for a computer game enabling people to make music on the Sony Playstation based around Steinberg’s Cubase.
He was very concerned about being ripped off and so he decided his best option would be to have a meeting with Tony Wilson (Hacienda) and show him his idea. Tony Wilson thought it was a tremendous idea and said he would help Nipper and so Tony Wilson set him up with a meeting one morning at the Midland Hotel, Manchester with two top dudes from Sony. They met, he showed them his idea and they were very impressed. So impressed, they decided to rip off his idea and do it themselves. It went on to be the best selling game for making music on the Sony Playstation and, all the other game consoles too.
Nipper designed, built and owned two recording studios in Manchester (1995 – 1999) and Liverpool (2000 – 2002).
Nipper set up LCD Records in 1998 with his partner Ian Bland (Dream Frequency) and released 9 singles including “Sanctuary” and “Do You Believe” as Dejure and “Heaven and Earth” as Red.
Recorded 2 tracks for Fluid Recordings UK: “6 Mile Hike” as DJ Nipper and “The Amulet” as Basilica.
In all Nipper has had to date: six top 75 UK hits.
More recently, nipper resides in Hong Kong where he has been successful in setting up the record label, “Sound Of China Recordings” specializing in progressive breaks which when coupled up with his amazing scratching/turntable ability really make his unique sound shine through. He is definitely one of the most technically advanced DJ’s on the circuit..
On his 2002 debut Album “Air Drawn Dagger”. DJ Sasha credited Nipper as one of his inspirational figures.
This event will be the only opportunity to experience this true legend in the UK.
DJ SY
He gained a residency in 1990 at the Nottingham club Venus.
It wasn’t long till his reputation was established as the 'Scratch master',
Sy's individual mixing ability has maintained his popularity and his legendary oldskool sets are still in high demand.
As well as DJing SY co-owns a studio in Aldershot, Hampshire, and in 1994 sucessfully formed his own record label, Quosh Records.
EWAN CAWOOD
Huddersfields finest, Ewan Cawood, will need no introduction to any Ark regular, his quality of mixing and the way he constructs his sets have always made him stand out from the rest. He became a resident at the legendary Ark at the back end of 1992.
More recently Ewan has been very successful in producing music for Channel 4 television.
STEVE LUIGI
Steve is The old man of JOY But you know what comes with age, EXPERIENCE!!
He has played at almost every JOY.
Professional DJ for 33 Years, Mixing/Dance DJ for over 15 Years. .
He was the resident and promoter at the infamous "Gallery" in Leeds, which was without a doubt one of the most successful clubs in the country around that time.
KELLS & TOTS
The name Kells&Tots and JOY have become synonymous, playing at every single JOY event to date, they have worked closely with all the DJ’s at JOY and earned great respect. The pair have enjoyed great success not only as DJ’s but also promoting their own events. The first of which was a string of illegal events, Area 51, The Mill, and co promoted a night called Hush.With their love for the sound of the legendary Ark (Leeds) the pair came up with “The Ultimate Anthem” (Bradford) and its harder edged sibling, JOY ( based in Leeds)
They have enjoyed guest slots in yorkshire, Manchester and the north east. Not forgetting their joint venture at the Leeds Love Parade helping host one of the 3000 capacity arenas
DALETHEDISC
Dale was an employee at happy house records (Bradford) in the early 1990’s, and then in 1995 he and a work colleague had the opportunity to buy the shop which at this point was in serious debt, they successfully transformed it into what is regarded today as one of the north’s leading dance vinyl specialist, The Disc (hence his DJ name) in 1993 Dale was part of the live pa S-CAPE and toured the north extensively, he also enjoyed promoting his own local rave which also ran in the early 1990’s
Dale’s input not only as a DJ but as a friend and confident has been invaluable.
SULLY
Sully, from Manchester was introduced to me by DJ Nipper. His unique sound really stood out. He has been involved in the dance scene since 1991 and has had guest slots across the north west including popular club events such as Life @ Bowlers, Manchester.
He has also promoted his own club night brand, “Not Forgotten” in Manchester.
CAINE BROWN
Caine is one of Joy’s new found talents, his mixing ability and music selection will help make him one of the DJ’s to watch in the future.
MC FOX
The original Mc from the infamous Gallery Leeds. He was never intended to be a resident but after his guest slot at last months Joy I cant resist putting him on. A true legend in his own right.
ROOM 3
(Up front US Soulful House)
With DJ’s
Alex Church
Good2Groove
Alex Clarke
Other attractions on the night include yet another fantastic live VJ presentation by Steve G using the Pioneer DVJ X1's and Arkaos to manipulate visuals.
Live percussion by Aron.
Entry £10 / £8 NUS
Doors 10pm till 4am
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A NON TICKET EVENT SO ARRIVE EARLY.
/edit by butty
gold members whos names will be down on the osa guest list are as follows:
dannster
woody
retroandy
phil
tall paul
wezbash
coggledots
dods
shabba
these people give your board name at the door and let them know your on the osa guest list to get your 2 quid off
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