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UTOPIA - NYE 2006
This year, Utopia makes Sydney rave history with the first ever New Year’s Eve
dance event at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Join us for a truly
unprecedented party experience as we grab 2006 by the scruff of the neck and
throw it on the dancefloor.
As one of Sydney’s longest running dance events, Utopia is dedicated to an
unsurpassed and fulfilling NYE experience. We’ve handpicked some of this
planet’s finest DJs to deliver the biggest tunes of the year across the
hardcore, techno and trance spectrums on one of the country’s nastiest sound
systems.
With a decade in the business, Powerhouse Productions knows exactly what you and
your friends want from a New Year’s Eve party: a mind-blowing night out that’s
easy to get to and too good to leave - free of hassles, ridiculous queues and
attitude. On the night, you and thousands of other like-minded ravers can look
forward to a massive countdown to midnight, followed by DJs till dawn. Brace
yourself, this one’s going to rock the Entrainment Centre to its very
foundations.
Hurry! Buy your tickets now. Make no mistake, this event will sell out so
get in early to avoid disappointment!
SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE - THE VENUE
Powerhouse Productions made history in July by staging the first ever dance
party in the SEC’s 22 year history, Godspeed Darkside. Now on the final night of
2005, we return to this world-class venue for another monumental first with a
New Year’s Eve experience you’ll never forget.
Located in the heart of Sydney, the SEC is the perfect NYE location, ideally
positioned at the epicentre of the city’s festive celebrations. Situated on the
fringe of Chinatown, it’s only a short stroll to the CBD and within watching
distance of Darling Harbour’s famous NYE fireworks display.
By train or bus, the SEC is a few minutes’ walk from Central or Town Hall
stations (or catch the light rail service from Central). For those driving in,
there is a giant multi-story secure car park directly behind the centre. For all
public transport information, check out
www.131500.com.au
PRODUCTION
No one’s expectations for dance party excellence are higher than our own. The
biggest night of the year demands the biggest, most advanced party production
available and no one knows this better than industry leaders and Powerhouse
partners, BLM.
Over the past 13 years, BLM have produced many of the most spectacular dance
events throughout Australasia including Powerhouse’s own Utopia, Godspeed and
Prophecy parties. This New Year’s Eve, Utopia will once again feature our
formidable state-of-the-art sound system, hot-wired with a dazzling arsenal of
lasers and intelligent lighting effects. These guys really do have the best
toys!
INTERNATIONAL DJS
COSMIC GATE
Deutsch duo Nic Chaggall and Stefan Bossems have immortalised themselves with
dancefloor anthems like 'The Drums', 'Mental Atmosphere', 'Exploration of Space'
and 'Firewire'. As one of Germany’s biggest dance exports, their
brand of high-octane trance has earnt them a place in DJ Mag’s Top 100 poll for
the last three years and made them a fixture in the record crates of
DJ Tiesto, Armin van Buuren,
Paul Oakenfold and Ferry Corsten. With two blistering mix CDs – ‘Ministry of
Sound Hi-NRG 7’ and ‘Back to Back Volume 2’ - already behind them this year,
their NYE visit to Australia coincides with the completion of their third,
hotly-anticipated artist album so strap yourself in for a whole new Cosmic
journey.
A*S*Y*S*
With a sound that seamlessly combined the dark power of acid, the euphoria of
trance and punching rhythm of techno, A*S*Y*S is the evil genius behind seminal
anthems ‘Acid Headcracker’, ‘Acid Nightmare’, ‘Acid Save Your Soul’ and last
year’s mammoth smash hit ‘No More Fucking Rock’n’Roll’ (which was later remixed
by Paul Van Dyk). A*S*Y*S is none other than Frank Ellrich - the partystarter
behind tracks like ‘Theme From Pharmacy’ and last year’s slamming remix of ‘The
Orange Theme’. This year saw him unleash a self-titled debut album, full of
ballistic basslines and maniacal 303 madness - out now on the Tracid Traxxx
label.
DJ STORM
With ten years in the scene, DJ Storm has pumped out full-throttle UK hardcore
on labels like HectTech, Essential Platinum and Raver Baby and remixed the likes
of Dougal, Force & Styles, Bang and Vinylgroover. With partners Euphony and
Spinback, he’s built a hardcore empire with a monstrous five (!) labels to his
name including Warped Science, Destructive Force, Cloned, Underground and
Moondance. With a huge array of brand new tunes, this is one Storm you’ll
definitely want to get caught in.
DJ STOMPY
A player in the happy hardcore game for close to a decade now, DJ Stompy aka
Leigh Horton has produced over 40 records including the timeless club hits, 'I
Believe' and 'Come and Follow Me'. In addition to running his own label, New
Era, his tracks have earnt pride of place on compilations like Hardcore Heaven,
Bonkers, Helter Skelter and Slammin' Vinyl. Having spent time whipping up a
frenzy in the States, Japan and Canada, he can't wait to get down under to rip
the roof off of the Ent Cent.
LOCAL DJS
Fenix / Weaver / Matrix / Suae / Spellbound / Team Rocket / Phase One / Crystal
/ Haze / IllFX / Midian / Dave Psi / QT / Destiny / Duckie / Scape / MC Losty /
MC D Tek
ATTRACTIONS
* Over 20 local and international acts
* Amazing midnight celebrations
* Full service alcohol bars for 18+ crowd
* Huge parking station with affordable on-site parking
* Polite but tight security patrols for your safety
* On-site medical staff and first aid supplied by St. Johns Ambulance
* Various market stalls from across Australia
* Massive amusement areas with free rides all night
* Magnificent décor displays throughout the venue and on stage
* Chill out area
* Secure onsite cloak room |