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Funk it Up
2009
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![]() Nile @ Urban Chique rescheduled for Feb 4thBorn Moawia, pronounced Mo'awia Ahmed Khalid. Nile is the longest river in the world flowing in Africa, and goes across Sudan which is the artist's home country. Nile is a multi instrumental R’n’B, hip hop and soul artist singer/song writer and music producer based in the United Arab Emirates. He ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 23 |
Nasimi shows its true coloursNasimi beach, the undisputed beach king of Dubai, is showing its true colours with a line up of top events throughout the week and weekend in 2010. Every Tuesday is ladies’ night called City Beach Girls, all girls get complementary beach bubbles from 7pm–9pm and every pre-booked table with 10 ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 15 |
![]() Ocean Club makes a splash in 2010The end of 2009 saw the successful launch of Dubai’s newest and hottest outdoor venue, with loads of revelers queuing up every Friday to be a part of the al fresco action. International artist from White Beirut, DJ Bob and a host of Dubai’s super residents worked the glitterati crowd ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 13 |
![]() Bubblicious brunch @ WestinBubbalicious is the new and exciting concept Friday brunch available at The Westin Dubai. With more than 10 live cooking stations in three of Dubai’s hottest restaurants, Bubbalicious is a trendy, lively and interactive brunch. Guests will be able to move freely through each of The Westin’s fabulous eateries of ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 14 |
![]() Nervecell’s hectic scheduleNervecell’s 2009 show schedule concluded on December 21st on their return from Sri Lanka, following a successful year of touring in 17 cities in 8 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The band played a total of 23 shows in 2009 (only 5 took place in their hometown, ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 15 |
![]() The Bad Doctors bring back the Jazz ClinicThe Bad Doctors are proud to announce the return of Jazz Clinic and new, revamped look and feel to the Cellar Terrace @ The Aviation Club. The Clinic is a concept which aims to bring back music that seems to have been taken away from the music fans in Dubai ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 11 |
Movida Corona DJ competition hits DubaiThough the Movida Corona DJ competition is in its 10th year, this is the first time it’s been to the UAE! With Infusion Magazine and Radio 1, Movida Corona aims to discover little gems of DJ talent giving amateurs the chance to shine behind the decks in a club. The ... Local News | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 | Hits: 9 |
![]() Nasimi Beach Full Moon Party Returns on 29th JanFollowing the successful events of Full Moon in 2009, Infusion Magazine & Nasimi invites you to come and celebrate the return of the Full Moon on the beach on Friday 29th January! This time around Nasimi & Infusion have stuck to their musical guns with local favorites Charl Chaka & ... Local News | Wednesday, 20 January 2010 | Hits: 250 |
![]() Dion Mavath's album Warrior wins top 10 battle!Dion Mavath, the man at the heart of Dubai’s house music for the past eight years and a favourite amongst party-goers across Dubai’s burgeoning club scene, has battled his way into 10th spot in the Virgin Music UAE Top 20 Chart with his debut album WARRIOR. Only in its second ... Local News | Saturday, 16 January 2010 | Hits: 36 |
![]() Ziad Rahbani and David Gray added to the line up for the Dubai International Jazz FestivalLebanese prodigy, musician and composer Ziad Rahbani is to headline the night of February 17th at the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival - Dubai Media City Amphitheater. Same night will feature the Acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies, James Taylor Quartet and U-Nam. Ziad is a controversial figure both ... Local News | Saturday, 16 January 2010 | Hits: 41 |
![]() Jori Hulkkonen tackles Twitter’s ‘Too Much Information’Finnish electro-house producer Jori Hulkkonen complained that ‘music has lost its meaning’, in a detailed tirade in which he also suggested that Web 2.0 social networking has led many stars to lose their ‘sense of mystery’. “I've always loved artists who create an image, a stage persona and represent their ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 16 |
![]() Laurent Garnier’s filth and furyNotoriously dirty French superstar DJ Laurent Garnier chatted about cultural stereotypes to Infusion and admitted he’s frequently furious about his countrymen being typecast as rude. “Fuck off,” he raged when asked about the last time he lost his temper, “Va te faire foutre!” The famously filthy foul-mouthed producer was equally ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 15 |
![]() Jonty Skrufff’s Motor remix nominated for awardFrench independent music organisation Qwartz has selected Jonty Skrufff’s remix of Motor’s single Death Rave as one of seven nominees for best track of 2009 in their ‘Dancefloor/ Clubbing’ category. A total of 43 tracks have been nominated by a panel of prestigious industry judges including Alejandro Jodorowsky, Bernard Parmegiani ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 13 |
![]() Dave Clarke’s shark scareHolidaying DJ icon Dave Clarke narrowly escaped being bitten in half this week, after a ‘dinosaur-huge’ suspected Great White shark attacked a swimmer close to Dave’s luxury hotel in Cape Town. “A man got eaten by a shark yesterday, all the beaches are closed and people are being advised to ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 11 |
![]() Europe’s ‘Capital Of Boredom’ in crisisThe New York Times warned that Paris’ once fabled nightlife is facing extinction this week. “DJs and musicians have also been abandoning the French capital, forcing a startling conclusion upon the city’s night-life professionals: Paris may soon be dead at night,” a newspaper declared. “Faced with mounting noise complaints, fines ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 12 |
![]() Peter Hook opens new Manchester factory ClubEx New Order bassist Peter Hook is launching a new nightclub in Manchester called the Factory located where the offices of the band’s legendary label Factory Records used to be. Kicking off promotion for the club with a minimalist website and Facebook group the promoters described the Factory as ‘a ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 14 |
![]() Cops Demand DJ Details For Ministry Cancer BashLondon police have ordered DJs including Danny Rampling, John Kelly and Rocky from X Press 2 to hand over their personal details in order to play at a cancer charity fund-raising event taking place at Ministry Of Sound on January 31st. The big name DJs are being forced to fill ... International Music News | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 14 |
![]() Secret island nation's 500 limit for 2010Organisers of Sweden’s Secret Island Nation (SIN) festival have announced that they’ll be limiting the amount of tickets they sell for next year’s event to both protect the island’s unspoilt natural beauty and the essence of the experience itself. “We are restricting the amount of tickets we’re selling to 500 ... International Music News | Saturday, 16 January 2010 | Hits: 63 |
![]() Jakarta - the new Ibiza?Headlining Indonesia’s 2nd annual Jakarta Annual Dance Event (JADE), Graham from superstar VJAddictive TV admits being highly impressed with both the city’s club scene and JADE, as was Rocky from fellow headliners X Press 2. “Club-wise Jakarta was fantastic,” he enthuses, “We played at Blowfish on Friday and the space ... International Music News | Saturday, 16 January 2010 | Hits: 32 |
![]() Serbia's Exit Festival opens Europe's doorExit Festival confirmed that next year’s event will take place between July 8 and July 11 just as the European Union announced it’s to scrap visa requirements for citizens of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia from December 19. Exit head of press Rajko Bozic said the Exit team and people throughout ... International Music News | Saturday, 16 January 2010 | Hits: 32 |
Sandy Rivera gets beachy...at Ocean ClubThe funky house king chats to Infusion before his Dubai show in ... Featured Interview | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 26 |
Cupid's Special Valentine's EventsCupid says: "Not sure where to take your loved one this Valentine's Day? Are you young lovers or married with kids? See below on your relationship chart, and the answer will appear by ... Featured Interview | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 22 |
Infusion's Crystal BallInfusion chats with some industry players who dig out their crystal balls and predict the next 10 years...... Featured Interview | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 20 |
They got Da:FunctYou might know the name as the See You Next Friday head honcho, but he's now branched out into live music. Infusion sat down with main man Da:Funct to find out ... Featured Interview | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 18 |
Sanctuary Rocks 2010!The Atlantis The Palm venue, Sanctuary, most famed for its opulence and unique style, is fast becoming a leading contender for serious music. Showcasing a line-up of unbeatable international and local talent throughout their spectacular first 14 months, including two NYEs and an anniversary, Sanctuary are storming into 2010. Infusion ... Featured Interview | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 14 |
Mass Ramli on ‘Beats by Dr Dre’The reputed quality of THE Monster has always been outstanding and the Beats by Dr Dre are no exception; the sleek and stylish design, metal reinforced headband, the soft faux leather ear pads and headrest together combined gives you durability with comfort and functionality that is missing in many competing ... Featured Interview | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 20 |
DJ Booth with Richie KiddInfusion chats to Barasti resident DJ Richie Kidd about producing tracks, getting his head phone jack stuck and DJing at Buckingham Palace. Richie, welcome to the DJ ... DJ Booth | Saturday, 30 January 2010 | Hits: 14 |
Chuckie - Dirty DutchmanHe’s a self-confessed Dirty Dutchman and has released the dance floor hit ‘Let the Bass Kick’ which became ubiquitous in the global club scene. Introducing DJ Chuckie, who chats to us about his own events, playing with David Guetta and texting P ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 22 |
DJ Booth with VitellaroThis issue Infusion welcomes Daniel Vitellaro, AKA DJ Vitellaro, as he checks into the DJ Booth so we can get up close and personal. Fresh from an international residency with Ministry of Sound and Hed Kandi, we chat to the producer/DJ about career highs, cat ears and traveling through ... DJ Booth | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 39 |
Infusion Goes Movida Loca!The most eagerly-anticipated amateur DJ contest of the year is into its tenth season worldwide, but this is the first time Movida Corona will be making its way to the Middle East ... and Infusion will be tracking it all the ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 32 |
Music has been around in Holland since disco timeDutch hero Martijn ten Velden's thoughts on the success DJs from Holland. Catch our exclusive interview in which he chats about remixing for Sugababes, being mates with big name DJs and eating Scorpions in ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 36 |
Looking back on The NoughtiesA chat with some industry big wigs on their summary of ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 25 |
We love fusing genres...India's most well-known EDM group Jalebee Cartel talk to Infusion about fusing genres, being influenced by Metallica and playing 15 gigs in 20 ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 25 |
Catwalk"Catwalk is about providing an experience from the time you enter till the time you ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 32 |
2009 Best Of TimelineJanuary 29th 2006 – Gorgeous ft. Lottie @ The Apartment January 29th – Chi 2nd Anniversary February – Infusion’s Century Edition February 5th – ill Communication ft. Jazzie B February 6th – Futureheads @ Alpha / Jump Fest ft. Stone Roses @ Irish Village February 11th – Fatboy Slim @ Barasti February 13th – Iron MaidenIron Maiden... Featured Interview | Sunday, 17 January 2010 | Hits: 32 |