Hed Kandi has dedicated this year to a new age of disco, celebrating its big revival. Accompanying one of Hed Kandi’s heads DJ Phil Faversham, who’s made many mixes for the label, sensational Pav Percussion is going to add some extra rhythms to this party, guarantying a real dance spectacle. They will be performing at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Monday, August, 10th, 2009. ticket price yet to be announced.

About the artists:

More about Hed Kandi you can find on our previous post here.

Pav Percussion, a musician playing a number of percussions including congas, bongos, timbales and cow-bells, throws audience into absolute delirium. They often describe him as a man that makes bad DJs sound good and good DJs sound incredible.

Phil Faversham has toured the world playing everywhere from Ibiza to LA and ran the seminal dance label, FFRR as head of A&R alongside it’s founder, Pete Tong. After spending four years at Warner Brothers, Faversham joined Hed Kandi in early 2005 and until recently, ran the label, selecting music and compiling the albums and continues to DJ at Hed Kandi events round the world.

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In less then a year we’re welcoming back the world’s most wanted duo, The Shapeshifters – this time at the club’s summer residence. Max Reich and Simon Marlin are authors of essential club tunes „Lola’s Theme“, „Back to Basics“, „Incredible“ and „Sensitivity“. The Shapeshifters will be performing in Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Thursday, August, 8th, 2009. Tickets costs 15EUR and are available thru Eventim.hr.

About The Shapeshifters:

This two house scholars, thanks to their underground funk and soul flavoured house production, are today considered a dance phenomenon. Over last 6 years Max and Simon achieved a lot-they released 4 albums, 10 singles, have gained millions of fans around the world, and signed for Defected.
On their production list there are also numerous collaborations with splendours of international music scene. A remix for Christina Aguilera’s „Aint No Other Man“ occupied number 1 position on Billboard’s dance chart, and among others they also remixed George Michael’s „Flawless“, Moby’s „I’m In Love“ and Fredie Knuckles’s „I’ve Had Enough“. Productions from 2008 „Treadstone“ and „Chime“, released on Defected, praised by critics and audience, have placed them to the throne of the club scene.

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Electro-house sensation Laidback Luke– Dutch musician of new generation, often classified as a master equal to Fedde Le Grand or Chocolate Puma, is at the moment one of the busiest DJ/producers in the world. Laidback Luke will be perorming at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Tuesday, August, 4th, 2009. Tickets costs 15EUR and are available thru Eventim.hr.

About Laidback Luke:

When spinning he creates his own unique sound – “Live re-mixing”, mixing over 40 tracks in one hour.
Starting in his small Amsterdam located studio, his productions have made him a world wide traveller, as he is regular guest DJ in London, Miami, Las Vegas, Cannes, and off course on the unavoidable Ibiza. A remix he made for Martin Solveig’s “I Want You”, has gained popularity up to a level of being sung by clubs’ audience, and one for TV Rock’s “Been a Long Time” ruled international charts and dance floors.
His “home cooked” remix for Paul Johnson’s classic “Get Get Down” was bought out and released by legendary Defected.

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The biggest star on this summer’s program at Aquarius, Zrće is the ambassador of dance music, multiple awarded DJ/producer and a Grammy winner Roger Sanchez. He will be performing at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Thursday, July, 30th, 2009. Tickets costs 20EUR and are available thru Eventim.hr.

About Roger Sanchez:

Roger Sanchez often called The S Man, probably the key person of 90s dance scene, has remixed superstars such as Alicia Keys, Madonna, Kylie Minoque, Chic, Daft Punk, Diana Ross and The Police, and contributed to the soundtrack of Hollywood movie Blade.
Born as an idea in 1996, through a club smash single Release Yo Self, Roger’s brand has grown into a worldwide phenomenon- an exclusive clubbing concept, a CD mix series (Release Yo Self vol.1-7), a winning podcast radio show that touches millions, and an annual residency that still dominates the scene in its 7th season in Ibiza.
Winning Grammy for the best remix of the year 2003-No Doubt’s “Hella Good” was one of many credits he earned.

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Three years after her entrance in Croatian clubs, this year the most attractive, the most erotic, the most wanted among all girl DJs Niki Belucci is coming back. Ex porn diva, born in Hungary is known for great house sets, playing topless. Niki Belucci will be performing at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Wednesday, July, 29th, 2009. Tickets costs 10EUR and are available thru Eventim.hr.

About Niki Belucci:

It seems that this summer is going to be the last chance to experience this audio-visual delicacy, as Niki’s planning to add a T-shirt to her sets in 2010.
Niki Belucci started her mission of conquering world’s club scene in 2003, and the name of her first tour was „Orgasmic Tour“, as a memory on her short but dynamic movie career. A year later she launched a single „1,2,3,4“, and soon finished an album, given the same name.
As a DJ she has played all around the world, and after 2 years she signed for Unlimited Sounds etiquette, a home of D.O.N.S. and Jerry Roper, and soon launched a new single „Get Up!“. She has also won few relevant music awards, and got nominated for best female artist of year 2005.

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King of the dance floor DJ John Jones has, as Hed Kandi’s resident played at all leading clubs around the globe. This time Lady V, an excellent musician and a true party girl will join him on sax, and heat up the party with her superior playing skills and up lifting performance. They will be performing at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Monday, July, 27th, 2009. Ticket price yet unknown.

About the artists:

More about Hed Kandi and Fabulous2 you can find in our previous article here.

Lady Victoria is a superb saxophonist, a musician whose influences lead us back to 70s:soul, funk, smooth jazz. Years she has dedicated to developing her saxophone skills have enabled her amazing adaptability to any genre.

John Jones has, travelling around the world as Hed Kandi resident, played at all the greatest clubs from USA to sunny Spanish party destinations, such as Ibiza, Majorca and Barcelona. Spinning at Hed Kandi parties Jones gives to the audience the best of quality house, whether if it’s deep underground or light commercial vocal dance music.

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The most successful Dutch DJ/producer Fedde Le Grand will be performing at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009. He has stirred up international club and radio scene with his planetary hit “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” and has recently joined Madonna’s production team. Tickets cost 20EUR and are now available thru Eventim.hr.

About Fedde Le Grand:

Queen of pop Madonna mixed Put Your Hands Up For Detroit with music for her recent promotional tour “Sticky & Sweet” using it as a background track for her legendary song Music. This excellent collaboration resulted with another phone call from Madonna- an invitation for Fedde to remix Give It 2 Me, the second single from the album Hard Candy. He also made remixes for Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas’ front man Will.I.Am.
The quality of his electro/house/hip hop cocktails and his work in general were recognized by critics and audience, and as a result he’s a multiple award winner. Among others he has won the first prize of Ibiza for “Put your Hands Up For Detroit” 3 years ago, next year repeating this success and at Miami Winter Conference has won 3 awards (best breakthrough solo artist/best break electro tune/best underground house song).

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Swiss DJ Yves Larock will be performing at Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Tuesday July, 21st, 2009. He has, practicing his original combination of house and reggae and zouk rhythms left a remarkable trace on house scene, according to critics and audience. Tickets cost 15EUR and are available thru Eventim.hr.

About Yves Larock:

After 10 years of acting as an MC, Larock had discovered his DJ/producing talent, and has in short time become an international DJ star. He built a unique style, using exotic instruments such as balaphon, banjo, Hawaiian steel drums etc. Larock’s DJ career ascended so quickly thanks to “Zookey”, a single from 2005 sold in 150 000 copies, the most played club tune of that year.
As a producer, he confirmed his talent and skills in 2007 with global No.1 “Rise Up”. Optimistic lyrics, performed by reggae vocalist Jaba, have made this track a floor filler, and still it throws audience into a state of delirium. This song was number 1 in over 20 countries.

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Hed Kandi event in Aquarius Zrće Novalja on Monday, July, 20th, 2009 will bring us Wez Clarke and Austrian duo Fabulous2. Deeyana, talented young saxophonist will show her improvising skills. Ticket price still unknown.

About the artists:

Hed Kandi: After London, New York, Paris and Ibiza, one of most celebrated labels in the world has found its new summer stage on beach Zrće. Known for glamorous events held at jet-set destinations around the globe, Hed Kandi will this summer represent its brilliant residents-DJs, saxophonists, percussionists and vocals-all arranged in 5 parties. In last year only Hed Kandi organized over 1000 of such events, in over 50 countries. This summer Aquarius is going to be one of hottest spots on prestige map of Hed Kandi events.
In 2009, reputable Hed Kandi has focused on promoting new age of disco music, hence its newest album is named Nu Disco. Music inspired by late 70s and early 80s is celebrating comeback of disco, transformed in new neon one, a disco of 21th century.
Toward new season Hed Kandi announced new summer anthem of Ibiza, the wildest party destination, where Hed Kandi organizes its legendary “Disco Balearica” parties. This summer Adriatic coast is going to welcome this global disco evolution, offering a unique party experience.

Deeyana is, because of her four octaves singing span, often compared with Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys. She often plays at official Hed Kandi nights and so easily improvises on almost any background music. She’s a daughter of Bane Anđelković, known as a member of Rokeri s Moravu, famous 80s’ folk band, so she entered music world as a child.

Wez Clarke achieved great success with singles “What Is Electro” and “What Can I Do”, which was included in Radio 1’s playlist over a month. He made remixes for famous artists such as Annie Lenox and Moloko.

Fabulous2 are Ana and Rastko, first married DJ couple. This duo from Vienna rocked over 50 clubs around the world in last year only.

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WHAT: Novaljski trijatar: “Bog masakra” by Theater Rugantino
WHERE: Summer stage
WHEN: 9PM

You can buy tickets at Summer stage or in Adriatic Travel Agency. In case of rain, theatrical performance will be held in the near by school gym.

NOTE: Novalja Tourist Association and Tourist Information Center retain the right of changing this programme.

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