Music Is Art For Pop Art!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> INTERVIEW </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">MUSIC AND HALLOWEEN TALKS WITH POP ART </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> </h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Z1jINCgEAcbEH41nt0XMFzq3tcXA5OsVVQjy6jyj-Ckn6fefLgeP28J8KkSc5iKKJ1bFWTnbB59TMqCyA6-uO3BUpEpBqAEZ4pj2UTw6SL1nLLJehC6Tux7aM9P_UG7TgX9ZHs1t454z/s1600/Guy+with+glasses+shoot+pic+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="music chats with pop art live south africa" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Z1jINCgEAcbEH41nt0XMFzq3tcXA5OsVVQjy6jyj-Ckn6fefLgeP28J8KkSc5iKKJ1bFWTnbB59TMqCyA6-uO3BUpEpBqAEZ4pj2UTw6SL1nLLJehC6Tux7aM9P_UG7TgX9ZHs1t454z/s1600/Guy+with+glasses+shoot+pic+4.jpg" title="pop art" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This is not about the scene. It’s about a creative journey, an experience of live entertainment. Crossing the boundaries of electronica to bring an interactive show that’s coupled with a whirlwind of original music. This is Pop Art!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Two unique minds unite with influences ranging from indie disco, house, techno and 80s grooves. The combination sees the production and technical skills of Ricky meeting the ecstatic musicality and vocal prowess of Martin, an arrangement that induces a dreamlike state in audiences. Creatively it’s perfectly in sync allowing them to make their way to Sankeys Nightclub UK as well as open for Miguel Campbell, Berlin beat smiths Dr. Dru and Andre Crom. Locally the duo has played alongside Niskerone and Ryan Murgatroyd at establishments that have also held host to bands such as Desmond and The Tutus. Punters across the country can usually catch these two at events such as Park Acoustics, It’s Personal Picnic, Suburban State, ERA Nightclub (CPT), Truth Nightclub, Hot On Top and have recently played their first Oppikoppi (2015) festival and Rocking the Daise.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pop Art’s first release, “Lights Out”, which included remixes from Inxec (Crosstown Rebels/Get Physical) and a backseat remix from Cape town local Dix (Nomadiq Music) saw the duo showcasing their connection with the underground techno and house scene. They then went on to sign with Outcross Records (UK), Miguel Campbell’s imprint. This allowed the two to explore a sound that expresses their love for nu-disco and the French touch. Next was signing to Jo’burg based Just Move Records where they developed a more mature deep sound. Their latest release “So Alive” sees them teamed up with local House legend Kyle Watson on Sharam Jey’s Berlin-based label Bunny Tiger. Besides racking up 50thousand plays on Soundcloud, Sharam has called Pop Art’s remix of “So Alive” his track of Summer 2015. With these releases, Pop Art have shown their versatility and vast electronic music knowledge that has them looking into the future and take influence from artists such as Jamie xx, Flume, Chet Faker and the Black Butter Crew out of London.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This is only a stepping-stone to the heights set in sight for these two. Consistently delivering a world-class performance that’s seen them hailed as one of the best live acts in South Africa by both Nomadiq Music and Mixed Apples Blog. Pulse radio identifies the duo as “steadily rising up the ranks with their unique brand of vocally driven dance music”, a statement that rings true after watching the two do what they do best.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 'Too commercial to be underground to underground to be commercial...'. We caught up with this duo who have been setting festivals around South Africa on fire with their performances. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0f3qKvBabYstHpyBlwfOY7JmSLKEGX_vJnoPcWmUg948iv7GQSaWHr39z3Y3UgMS28l_zb3kOgJRj00ZFWQPFmTPsnYTHC5ilouO5wuCJa_z2phMX6uUIknXLrl8Z1aXErem8jEfeyilo/s1600/Sankeys+pic+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pop art live interview" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0f3qKvBabYstHpyBlwfOY7JmSLKEGX_vJnoPcWmUg948iv7GQSaWHr39z3Y3UgMS28l_zb3kOgJRj00ZFWQPFmTPsnYTHC5ilouO5wuCJa_z2phMX6uUIknXLrl8Z1aXErem8jEfeyilo/s320/Sankeys+pic+2.jpg" title="pop art live" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Hello, Pop Art Thank you so much for taking the time out to do this interview with us we are so excited!</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Before we start can you tell us a little more about who you both are on a non-musical front? </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: That’s a hard one because we find it difficult to define ourselves without reference to the music we make, it’s like an umbilical chord attaching us to the sound. But if I had to say who we are it’s like a dichotomy or contrasts, balance of lifestyles. Living on the edge meets calm and collected.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How was Pop<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Art formed?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M: We went to high school together. Met at some parties Rick was hosting. We formed Pop Art 3 years ago through an encounter where Rick had some parts to a song I had written some years ago and did remix. We enjoyed the collaborative sound and took it from there.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> R: I am a bit older than Martin so back then I was hosting and he was playing at some of the events I through so to meet up after this time to create Pop Art has been great.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tell us how did you find yourselves following a career in music and specifically dance music?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M: Dance music unlike other music has one function- to make people dance. To us I think it’s the most logical form of music because it has a purpose. If you make the people dance you’ve done your job. What makes us unique is the addition of raw emotion and intensity to our live shows so much so that I have seen people crying on dance floors during our sets.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> R: That’s really happened no joke haha and its everything we both have worked so hard to see our music do and the day we stop seeing emotion in the music we play will be the day we know we not doing the right thing.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The music industry is a hard one to crack when did Pop Art receive its big break and what are some of the challenges you guys are still trying to overcome?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: What big break? We see this as a never-ending road you don’t break the music industry you live it and grow with it there is always going to be amazing talent and if you stall you will fall behind. Success is never accomplished it is only a means to move forward. We have a vision in mind and having a strong idea of what that vision is and this allows us to overcome challenges in the most meaningful way. It is difficult being a live electronic act especially in a club environment because people just aren’t used to it so adapting our sets to different environments is a challenge we we’re facing up till recently. We also struggle to decide where we fit as some people see us as too commercial to underground and others see us as to underground to be commercial.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> What is the one thing you love about producing and the one thing you love about DJing?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: One important thing- we don’t DJ. We play live electronic music. That is a joy in itself as we’re playing original music to thousands of people all over the country. That’s the best part of the shows to share our experiences. In the studio, it’s a different ball game and its changed over the years to something more calculated as we find our sound. Writing music is a beautiful process with bumps and hitches along the way but coming out with a final product that we’re proud of is really what we do it for.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You guys teamed up with Kyle Watson for So Alive, what was it like working with Kyle and what was the most important thing you learned from him?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1.     M: It was funny how the song came about. Kyle texted me after a show at Truth that we played together asking me to feature on a track with him. Once I heard the bass line I couldn’t help but be involved. What we learned from Kyle was the importance of collaboration in a musician’s career. And not only that but collaboration with people you respect.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> R: When I got hold of the parts to the track I worked it in a way that better suited our sound and the remix then went on to be released with the official release on the track and did really well so it worked out so well and the reaction we get from it still amazes us at every show, Kyle is so talented and really nice guy and it was great to share the experience with him.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2015 is almost over what 3 tracks have been staples in Pop Art’s “DJ Bag” this year why?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: It’s all Pop Art music all night for us. Obviously, we have the So Alive (Pop Art remix), our song Holiday which is free to download on our Soundcloud and a cover of Goodluck’s Taking It Easy that recently entered the sets.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>8.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What is your opinion of the dance music scene here in South Africa compared to the rest of the world?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: There is a difference between what’s going on here in SA and the rest of the world; we noticed that when we played in England last year. There is a buzz here about the music particularly dance music that you won’t find anywhere else and the kids are always well up for it. People always say that Europe or the US have better parties but the truth is SA knows how to party and our artists are become more and more part of the global festivals and also becoming headliners on these stages which is a huge step in the right direction.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>9.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>On the 31st of October you guys are playing <a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2015/10/griet-arcade-empire-battalion-presents.html">Arcade Empires Halloween event,</a> what does Halloween mean to PopArt?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: It means dress up, it means all out, balls to the wall, tequila fuelled rampage. It means slutty nurse, Frankenstein and all the creatures and critters in between. Arcade’s Halloween is an event that we’ve always wanted to be a part of and now we will be. Expect debauchery.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>10.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do you guys believe in ghosts and the other side of life?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  M+R: No but we believe in magic.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>11.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Can you share with us one of your scariest experiences?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M: Walking onto the Redbull stage at Oppi before our set this year. Mental.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> R. Being sober whilst walking on the Redbull stage at Oppi this year.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>12.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What can people expect from your set at <a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2015/10/griet-arcade-empire-battalion-presents_4.html">Halloween 2015</a>?</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> M+R: Filth, stage diving, tequila, shout outs, bass, more bass, lots of bass, drunk girls and boys, 128bpm, new music, old favourites. Forget what you’re expecting and come see it for yourself!!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>13.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Any last messages for your fans</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Follow us on Instagram so you can see what you missing and get down to our next show (@popartlive)<br /> <br /> <div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 19.6px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">To win tickets to c</span>atch Pop Art playing at:</b></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2015/10/griet-arcade-empire-battalion-presents_4.html" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a9cb8; font-stretch: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;">Griet, Arcade Empire & Battalion presents: Halloween PTA 2015</a> and </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2015/10/griet-arcade-empire-battalion-presents.html" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a9cb8; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;">Griet, Arcade Empire & Battalion presents : Halloween JHB 2015</a> just follow the links.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Lato; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /></div> <div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Lato; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <b>To win tickets to both events just follow the links. </b></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div>

Music Is Art For Pop Art!

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Future Fusion Festival South Africa 2015

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We could sit here and make up stories on why it could not go ahead at this stage but, we would instead, against the advice of many, tell you the truth and not blame it on anyone.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone working on FFF was absolutely world class and every single entity, sponsor and investor have been nothing but special and truly supportive.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We have started this dream with a basic idea, to create a festival that works on an international concept that would cater for those looking to experience a slightly more contemporary line-up and be packed full of entertainment options. A 3 day adventure on a safari resort with the best locals and international artist sharing the stage.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We have worked hard and long on getting this concept to a stage where we could start with the actual<br style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />planning. The most important part of doing an event such as this is always, firstly doing market research and secondly securing funding. We completely underestimated the popularity and the pull a line-up like ours would have in South Africa. We wanted to do something completely unique and add the cream of the crop of international underground acts. We got great industry response but we relied too much on the current industry's reactions. We didn't take into account the general publics response which is not necessarily familiar with these acts yet. We didn't want to create a festival that is too commercial and thus we knew we would only cater to a niche crowd. But we underestimated the size of this niche also.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">With funding coming from many different sources, we believed we have enough for the festival to be launched. We did rely somewhat on a certain amount of ticket sales also. About 3 months in we lost a big investor due to personal reasons and this really set us back a bit. We were concerned but we had options which we believed would carry us through. Some options came through and others didn't. We believed in our concept and our line-up and pushed on, relying slightly more on sales. Due to the current economical climate in SA and also the financial strains, which has pushed many events into submission, and lastly the "experimental" line-up as well as the current ticket sales situation, it left us with no choice but to postpone the event.We never gave up, every time we thought that we couldn't go ahead, we received another potential option. We had a potential option as late as this morning. Unfortunately finding investors for new concepts and ideas is a very hard sell, so we were forced to submit to the forces working against us and looked at a potential future date to continue the dream. We have confirmed with many involved to postpone their performances also.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">So here we are. I would like to personally thank every single person who spent so many hours on this project so far, everyone who supported us from the start, all the amazing local and international agents and artists who gave us the opportunity and stuck with us till now, all the companies and individuals who did the marketing, logistics, technical, security and everyone behind the scenes, Tlokwe City Council, SAPS and of course all the fans.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">With this in mind we would like to also offer everyone who already booked their adventure a refund on their tickets or accommodation package bought through us. Those coming from far that have already booked travel, please also get in touch by contacting us throughinfo@futurefusionfest.com. We do however offer you all a great opportunity with the option to keep your current ticket for the event for the new date plus offer an upgrade of your ticket to VIP + Backstage passes, free accommodation, hampers from the sponsors and up to R150 bar spend at the event.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We understand the frustration and disappointment of everyone that made made plans to come and experience the inaugural Future Fusion Festival but please know that we have done absolutely everything in our power to make this event go ahead and that we used all the possible resources available at this stage. We have applied for a national grant which is looking good and have new options to ensure we have enough funds for the event in the summer time later this year.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Please also direct every query or concern you may have to info@futurefusionfest.com and we will get back to everyone as soon as possible."</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">With the deepest sincerity,<br style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Rick</span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #5856d6;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">1st Release Acts:</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Ame</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Dennis Ferrer</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Henrik Schwarz (Live)</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Lee Foss</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Marcus Worgull</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Matthew Dekay</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Miguel Cambell</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Richy Ahmed</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Robert James</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">wAFF</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQXceXllwrI8HT_2CNQHbB9k6qix3LuFMe3-mLwIv_EENUFosggtK3U5yxjjIhTPhF6Yy7IJNnPpVSNY1XSC3v9gRGxT7nlgNcUm4F3U2MzbmCVP621bDncomCk1_bh9tdHs2sckTTV0Z/s1600/FutureFusion-Flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Future Fusion Festival 2015 Johannesburg " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQXceXllwrI8HT_2CNQHbB9k6qix3LuFMe3-mLwIv_EENUFosggtK3U5yxjjIhTPhF6Yy7IJNnPpVSNY1XSC3v9gRGxT7nlgNcUm4F3U2MzbmCVP621bDncomCk1_bh9tdHs2sckTTV0Z/s1600/FutureFusion-Flyer.jpg" title="Future Fusion Festival 2015 Johannesburg " width="452" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #5856d6;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Future</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Fusion</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">- #FFFestival - is a three day electronic music</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">hosting one of the biggest contemporary line-ups in this part of Africa.</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">It aims to fuse the most inspiring, genuine and forward thinking electronic artists from past, present and</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">future</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">with a touch of speculative goodness to please even the pickiest of ears.</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">The Inaugural</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">dons a 'Futuristic Safari' theme and is held over seven carefully constructed stages and arenas to provide a multi-sensory experience presenting over 60 international and local artists. These include a slew of first time performances in Africa.</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"></span> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">One of the biggest names to be announced is Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig, who runs the seminal Planet E label and has released too many amazing EPs and LPs to be mentioned. He has also put out some of the most classic remixes of the dance genre and has mixed it up for fabric whilst headlining every major club and</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">going, both as a DJ and live act. His soulful and futuristic sound is in a class of one.</span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Dennis Ferrer is of similar importance to the house genre. As chief of the Objectivity label he has nurtured a go to outlet for the finest club sounds of the day from himself, as well as young guns like The Martinez Brothers. He has also released with Jerome Sydenham on Ibadan Records, and Defected and has a unique tech and soul sound that own dance floors over the world. Joining these two big names will be stars from Hot Creations and Noir Records including like Lee Foss and Coyu, Innervisions pair Ame and Henrik Schwarz, Mathew Dekay and Miguel Campbell and many more besides.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">8000 of Africa’s electronic enthusiasts will have three days to experience this outright boastful production featuring large main stages, big top tents, a sunken round dam arena, an old sleeping hall- we mean warehouse- the backyard BBQ, a forest arena for all the bush babies and the smallest nightclub in Africa right on site.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">The scenic location will offer patrons the option of three natural dams, a paintball area, Urban Arts, exquisite cuisine and gourmet foods, Safaris, morning Helicopter rides, an outdoor cinema, VIP Pool parties, party Boma areas and a variety of accommodation options.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Here’s a selection of our idyllic stage concepts:</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Impala Fields Main Stage</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Thatched Roof Warehouse</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Green Green Grass Arena</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Bass Barn</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">All Stars Big Top</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Backyard BBQ</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Round - The Dam Arena</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Lakeside Urban Arts & Chill Village</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Hungry Town - Gourmet cuisines and food stalls</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">These appetising options would be nothing without the real reason many of South African’s will flock to</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Future</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Fusion</span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">on</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_632491653" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 24th</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">, 25th and 26th 2015. The</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">is partner to a jaw dropping line up of record labels such as Just Move Records, NomadiQ Music and Do it Now Recordings along with partners that have spoiled the country’s dance floors for decades. The artists are a carefully selected legacy to the global underground and house music movement, both past, present and</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">future</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">The</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">is held in Rietfontein, a mountainous setting, on Manzini wild life resort just 18km from Potchefstroom towards Vereeniging, just south of Johannesburg.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">"Together at, FFF HQ, we worked day and night, hand selecting artists and brands for the line-up and to create the most innovative and daring production setups.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">"The stage designs and entertainment options are in a scenic setting that is both wild and breathtakingly beautiful.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">"We want nothing more than to provide you with a truly memorable</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span class="il" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">festival</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">experience with an eccentric focus on the sound quality and music," said Rickhard Hein, Director of BreatheOut Entertainment, the company spearheading FFF.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Our decade has seen a monumental boom in electronic music and South Africa is currently at its core. The sub Saharan cradle of humankind is now under a global spotlight for its catapulting electronic and house music culture.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">All in all these are very exciting times in South Africa’s dance music history so come and UNLEASH YOUR INNER-GROOVE</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5856d6;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">TICKET REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.</span></div> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:</span></div> </span><br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.futurefusionfest.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.futurefusionfest.<wbr></wbr>com/</a> </span></div> </div>

Future Fusion Festival South Africa 2015

Postponed | Future   Fusion   Festival   2015 24th,   25th and 26th April 2015 Manzini Wild Life Resort Vereeniging, Sou...