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Friday 12th September 2008 DIGITAL SOCIETY v15 : The Thrillseekers Night Music 3 Album Tour.
Digital Society @ MyHouse, 1 Brick Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire
(near Leeds coach/bus station & Leeds college of music)
10PM - 6AM # £15 # pre-sale £12 available at www.ticketweb.co.uk
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Digital Society has fast become one of the hottest monthly nights in Leeds, and has been a revelation in the UK Trance scene since its launch at the beginning of 2007. With a forward thinking music policy, and a reputation for showcasing some of the finest DJ/Producers from across the planet alongside the more established artists in today's scene, Digital Society offers the freshest upfront perspective on the full spectrum of the Trance genre.




DS v15

The 12th of September 2008 sees Digital Society return to My House Leeds after the summer break, and is set to be one of the best DS parties to date. Kicking off the first of 3 concept events between now and the end of the year, Digital Society presents the The Thrillseekers Night Music 3 album tour headlined by The Thrillseekers and featuring guest djs John O'Callaghan, Misja Helsloot and a back2back exclusive with Jon O'Bir and Activa. Joining this star-studded roster, are Digital Society residents, Enhanced boss Will Holland and Rav Takhar. Blank once again hosts room2, complimenting the main room show in stunning fashion. All this in the wonderful surroundings of Leeds most intimate venue MyHouse, with the fantastic DS production & decor, the awesome FunktionOne soundsystem, the renowned garden terrace, the friendliest staff in Leeds and drink promotions galore - the fifteenth edition of Digital Society promises to be yet another special event to remember!

*THE THRILLSEEKERS [uk] www.thethrillseekers.co.uk / www.thethrillseekers/nightmusic3/
The Thrillseekers headline DS September as part of the Night Music 3 Album World Tour, all set to showcase the full array of quality music featured on the album itself and promises to be one very special performance. Steve Helstrip has been responsible for some of the greatest Trance productions in the scenes history – including the legendary 'Synaesthesia', right through to, 'By Your Side' , 'Waiting Here For You' and the current masterpiece 'The Last Time'. After coming an impressive no 52 in the DJ Mag Top100 djs 2007, and with the continued success of the highly acclaimed Adjusted Music record label, The Thrillseekers launch across the globe on the Night Music 3 Album Tour and land in Leeds for a rare UK appearance.

*JOHN O'CALLAGHAN [ir] www.johnocallaghan.net
John O'Callaghan returns to Digital Society in the finest form of his life, and has emerged as a true world star. After so many colossal releases and remixes for acclaimed labels such as Discover, Vandit, and Armada, including 'Big Sky', 'Restricted Motion', 'Exactly' and remixes on 'Thomas Bronzwaer – Constellation' and 'Filo & Peri - Anthem' in recent times. With a reputation as one of the most versatile artists around, dj wise and production alike, having featured all over the world and is known for a fantastic blend of all things driving, techy and uplifting. John is very much at the forefront and cutting edge of todays Trance scene and is set to destroy the Digital Society dancefloor once again.

*JON O'BIR vs ACTIVA [uk] www.jonobir.com / www.activamusic.co.uk
Jon O'Bir and Activa go back2back for the first time ever, exclusively at Digital Society. Heading up Conspiracy recordings together and having styles that compliment each other perfectly, this is the coming together of 2 of the most talented djs in the UK Trance scene. Jon, who has a Godskitchen residency under his belt, is known as a trance purist and his current success with his debut artist album 'From Within' on Vandit records has sent him into orbit. Activa (Rob Stevenson), continues his journey as a breathtaking producer/dj with 'Remember' on Vandit and 'End of Summer' on Discover still fresh in every credible djs playlist and offers a real driving presence to the proceedings, that will make this back2back a performance to remember.

*MISJA HELSLOOT [nl] www.misjahelsoot.com
Dutchman Misja Helsoot lands in Leeds for the first time, after years of involvement in the European Trance scene. Successfully running his record label Gesture Music, and being responsible for fine production work such as 'First Second' all followed on from featuring in the renowned cd compilation series In Trance We Trust on Black Hole Recordings, and his own 'Back From Your Past' artist mix cd. With new forthcoming fresh material on its way , such as 'Once', the man arrives at DS to show the UK the true sound of Misja Helsoot.

*WILL HOLLAND [uk] www.willholland.com
Enhanced Recordings boss and Digital Society resident Will Holland opens the night in pure Enhanced style – beautiful, melodic progressive Trance music. Will has had recent success with two critically acclaimed compilations under his belt, 'Digitally Enhanced' and 'Masters series 1' which was complied with Alex MORPH & Woody Van Eyden. Holding 4 international radioshows and running the brilliant Enhanced Recordings has only strengthened his position in the UK scene today and is set to offer the kind of warm up DS offers best.

*RAV TAKHAR [uk] www.myspace.com/djravtakhar
Resident Rav Takhar completes the nights proceedings with a closing set in true DS fashion. Rav has a reputation of delivering the freshest finest driving Trance around and having a presence behind the decks of the highest calibre whilst becoming a real crowd favourite in the process. Having already featured alongside Paul Van Dyk, Rank 1, Kyau & Albert, Matt Hardwick and Menno de Jong to name but a few, Rav continues to fill up his diary across the country and is primed to perform at the event he regards as home.


Room 2 hosted by Blank

Electric Groove, Noisy Drums and fresh faced Synths set the tone for room 2 at Digital Society. Blank cater for the alternative crowd, delivering a healthy blend of Techno, Progressive and House. No attitude, no category, No gimmicks - just very good music. Blank September features guest djs Arcane Science of Noys Music, Yorkshires very own Miss B, and Blank residents Freesoup (Five am), Marc Cruickshank and Nathan Parker.

Digital Society Interviews Steve Helstrip of the Thrillseekers before his tour date 12th september @ Myhouse Leeds....



Hi Steve hope things are cool?


Yeah things are great, thanks. I’ve just got back from a great gig in Taiwan, so just taking things easy today.


So what have you been up to in the last year or so?


Blimey, well a fair bit I guess! Much of the past year has revolved around my compilation series, ‘Night Music’. We decided to create a tour for the release of the 2nd volume, and things got a little out of control. What started out as a 16 date tour stretched out to something like 50 dates. So I barley had time to recover from the previous weekend’s gig before having get ready for the next! I’m not complaining, like, but it certainly took its toll, both physically and time spent away from the studio.
Having just released Volume 3 of Night Music, I’ve decided to keep the tour much shorter to enable me to spend more time in the studio.


You have been busy in production and DJing wise and have recently released the huge hit ‘The Last Time’ which is making waves across the scene? Have you any new material on the horizon?


Absolutely. I have two more releases planned for this year, with a new album to follow next year.


Who has been a major influence for you in your musical career?


From the dance scene I’d say BT and Chicane have been my main influences. Outside of dance’ there are many others, including Vangelis, Depeche Mode and even Erasure!


How would you describe your DJ style?


I’d say around 70% of what I play is trance. I love to mix things up, though, and typically start my sets at around 135bpm these days, but end up nearer 140 over a two hour set. Of course if I jump behind the decks and things are already going off, I’ll simply keep the vibe going if that’s what’s working.


What is the most challenging aspect of being a DJ/Producer?


Getting home after a gig! If I’ve been on my best behavior, then there are rarely any issues. But if I’ve indulged in the usual after party antics, then just getting to the airport on time can be quite a challenge! Making connections at random locations around the world can be equally as tricky, especially when you haven’t slept for 48 hours and have to explain to customs officers why you’re carrying a huge wad of cash with you!


What advice have you got for anyone wanting to make it as a DJ or/and producer?


Have total belief in yourself and never give up.


What has been your funniest or most embarrassing moment as a DJ?


I played at an event in Spain around 4 years ago. It was quite a big club – around 5,000 people. This was the first and only time that I’d packed my CD wallet with my main luggage, and as luck would have it (or should I say bad luck), my bags somehow ended up in Amsterdam!

My only option was to play records belonging to the other DJs, but they all played vinyl and I hadn’t played from vinyl for years. In fact, even when I did play from vinyl I was never that comfortable with it.

So I started to look through the other DJ’s records and didn’t recognise a single tune! They were playing progressive, house and techno. So, my set was an eclectic mix of music I didn’t know, which had no flow or direction. Those two hours seemed to last forever.


And finally tell us a random/interesting fact about yourself?


Oh s**t... Here goes: Before I got started in dance music, I was in a ‘boy band’, called The Flood. Probably the most random thing we did was end up on Channel 4’s ‘The Big Breakfast’ being interviewed by Zig and Zag! LOL, remember them?






The Thrillseekers Nightmusic volume 3 album is available in most internet stores and online here : http://www.thethrillseekers.co.uk/shop.html

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that is an amazing lineup, but unfortunately going to have to miss it as i go on holiday the day after.

Still not been to a digital society night

will try my best to make the next one.

Best trance night currently on offer in the UK imo.

I for one cannot wait for this! O'Bir b2b Activa will be unreal. My favorite two djs b2b cannot be missed!

Less than a week now, i'm getting moist at the thought... bet it drags like f**k!

Thanks Aaron mate!

yeah hope this week doesnt drag going to be a great event!

Digital Society catches up with John O'Callaghan before his return to D.S friday 12th september!




Hi John hope things are good?

Very well thanks! I am in Poland at the moment just waiting on my lift to the Creamfields site - bring it on!


You have been busy in production and DJing wise? Have you any new material on the horizon?


I am working on my next artist album which will hopefully be out in 2009. Some interesting new colloborations and also another track with Audrey which is great to get back in the studio with her. DJing has been going well too with some trips to the USA and South America, also I am back in Australia for the first time in 3 years in October which I am looking forward to!


Who has been a major influence for you in your musical career?


Mauro Picotto, The Beastie Boys, Coldplay, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Paul van Dyk...Ben Sims.


What is the most challenging aspect of being a DJ/Producer?


Offering something new that the hundreds of other djs/producers don't offer, which is obviously almost impossible. It's hard to be on the front edge of new creative styles but I try my best to experiment in the studio and try new things with each production. With so many people now making tunes its even more important to make your production quality as high as it can be. Quality not quantity!


What advice have you got for anyone wanting to make it as a DJ or/and producer?


Have as much fun as you can with it because if you take it too seriously you will end up having higher expectations than might be possible - expect nothing, hope for everything!


What is your most funniest/embarrassing moment as a DJ moment?


Bit of a boring one really but probably the power going out in the whole arena at a recent festival, after 20mins of my set. Stood there for 10mins but the electricty didn't come back on so they shut down the arena, with people still standing in the crowd - one guy shouted - 'sorry john'.... cringe!!


And finally tell us a random/interesting fact about yourself?


My middle name is actually Mannix, which many people thought I just made up as an alias. It is my Grandad's name which derives from an old Irish meaning of the word 'monk'.



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