De beste manier om een geweldig jaar af te sluiten is om de volgende zo feestelijk mogelijk te beginnen. Dat is kortweg het strijdplan van Taras van de Voorde, die op zondag 1 januari meteen los gaat met een 7 uur durende gig in de Rotterdamse hotspot Perron. Kortom, een vliegende start van Taras, die na zijn internationale doorbraak in 2011 niet kan wachten ook zijn thuisstad te rocken. 
Want jawel, het was absoluut een mooi jaar voor Van de Voorde. Nadat hij werd opgemerkt met tracks als 1998, The Game, Don’t Stop Us en zijn remix voor Defected, Stuffa’ Proof verschenen al snel de buitenlandse gigs in zijn agenda. Zo kwam hij terecht op party walhalla Ibiza, waar hij draaide in de gerenommeerde clubs Pacha en Ushuaia, maar Italië en zelfs Azië kregen bezoek van de Rotterdammer. Inmiddels staan er nieuwe releases gepland voor 2012, waaronder een remix voor 2000 and One's label Remote Area, en sluit Taras het jaar passend af op Awakenings NYE in de Maassilo, Rotterdam.
Een dag later is Taras echter alweer in Cultuur Podium Perron te vinden. Met het ongekende succes van zijn Birthday Bash, welke nog vers in het geheugen gegrift staat, draait hij deze avond wederom een lange, 7 uur durende DJ set. Iets waar Van de Voorde zich inmiddels in heeft gespecialiseerd, zowel dansvloeren in Catwalk als Perron hebben deze muzikale trips al eens meegemaakt.
Perron, maak je op voor een lange, hete, uitzinnige, knotsgekke start van het nieuwe jaar vol goede muziek en beste wensen, Taras is in da house!
Om alvast in de stemming te komen kun je hier alvast luisteren naar Taras zijn guestmix voor Defected: http://soundcloud.com/defectedrecords/in-their-house-14-taras-van-de
En check hier het interview met Defected: http://www.defected.com/news-reviews/latest/In+Their+House+%2314+-+Taras+van+de+Voorde/894
Taras van de Voorde 7 Hour Set
Line up: Taras van de Voorde (7 uur set)
Zondag 1 januari 2012
Tijd: 21.00 – 04.00 uur
VVK: 8,- https://shop.ticketscript.com/channel/web2/start-order/rid/ZCUVM4JG/language/nl
Deur: 10,-
Cultuur Podium Perron
Schiestraat 42, 3013 AH Rotterdam
www.perron.nl
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www.tarasvandevoorde.com
This week Dutch APE Magazine has been officially nominated for a Digital Magazine Award. The bilingual online dance music magazine is finalist in category 'Magazine Launch of the Year', or 'best newcomer'. Quite an achievement looking at the other finalists, mainly titles from big, international publishers like Virgin Interactive Publishing, Aol Inc and Future Publishing. And a clear sign also small players like APE Magazine can think revolutionary.
Because it surely was something special when APE Magazine went from print to online, end 2010. In a time where many titles cling to their paper versions, this Dutch dance music magazine took the gamble to from now on only appear completely digital.
With the interviews and features about electronic music and nightlife from this moment being published in Dutch as well as English the magazine also saw its audience grow to worldwide proportions. The collaboration with Public Revolution, the makers of APE Magazine's online editor, had led to a beautiful and utter succesfull product.
Getting nominated for a Digital Magazine Award (DMA) is therefore well-earned, but still unique. The DMAs are namely an international contest for online magazines represented by just about all major titles. Last year alone there were already entries from 31 countries, considering the growth of online media this number has only risen by now.
Not for nothing the jury at DMA 2011 consists out of a hotlist from the (online) media industry. From the vice-president at CNN International Digital and the chairman of Thomson Reuters China to an editor from the New York Times and the founder of BBC News Online.
DMA 2011's winners will be announced during a grand event in London, Wednesday 14th December. Of course a night APE Magazine, as a small newcomer, eagerly awaits. Although Riel, the magazine's founder and publisher, has already said not to expect too much of it; getting nominated for this award is already more than enough recognition for the work that's been done this past year.
Look for all information concerning DMA 2011 on: www.digitalmagazineawards.com. Read APE Magazine's latest issue on www.apemagazine.com or download the free app in the Apple Appstore.
EVENTS
Tuesday October 18th
Now enlisted to open Studio 80's ADE 2011 proceedings, Saved will be coming stronger than ever with a finely selected group of the label's finest talent in-toe. The night will also feature a never been done before, groundbreaking 3 way b2b performance from label boss Nic Fanciulli, Detroit legend Stacey Pullen and the UK's new generation star Tim Green. Nic and Stacey worked together in the studio on their rolling anthem Limmo whilst all three have played at the same Saved parties in the past, rocking it every time. This time, the three will put their talents together for a special, one-off DJ-ing master class; the Saved way.
Alongside that special performance in the Dutch capital, Glaswegian Gary Beck will be on board to deliver some straight up techno sounds. Alongside him will be performances from East London based Alex Tepper and Mark Fanciulli who will play the party fresh from the huge success of The Tide out on Joris Voorn's Rejected imprint. Put simply, there is no better place to kick start your ADE and get things going with a bang than by heading down to Studio 80 for a night of the finest in house and techno courtesy of Saved Records.
Nic Fanciulli & Fire In The Disco presents: Saved - Studio 80 ADE Opening Party
Nic Fanciulli, Stacey Pullen, Tim Green, Gary Beck, Alex Tepper and Marc Fanciulli
Tuesday October 18th // 22:00 - 03:30
Location: Studio 80 // Rembrandtplein 17, Amsterdam
Presale: 10,- www.studio-80.nl/tickets
Door: 10,-
Showcasing the best in upfront quality house music, the finest CR2 has to offer will set sail on Friday the 21st of October. The high end Pure-liner vessel is unrivalled at ADE, offering uncompromising high-end visuals, sound and production and exceptional views as it sails through the city.
Heading up the bill are MYNC. It's been a standout year for them already, with successive top ten beatport hits and the launch of a new international radio show that reaches over 3 million people in 30 countries. Not to mention the successful club tours across the globe and plenty more to come with a follow up to their club smash Esa Boca Linda with Wally Lopez, major label remixes and some special collaborations lined up. Expect a set full of exclusive unheard material and unique VIP edits.
Ron Carroll, a Chicago based writer, producer, singer and well-respected DJ, has legendary status on the global music circuit, having collaborated with many of the world's top DJ's and producers such as Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, and Axwell.
British producer Tim Mason has been catapulted to the top of the House music scene over the past few months. The Brighton-based DJ was responsible for producing one of the biggest bangers of the year The Moment, as well as releasing absolutely huge remixes for tracks such as Alex Metric and Steve Angello's Open Your Eyes or Lucid's I Can't Help Myself. With more great releases coming up such as his remix for Red Hot Chili Peppers' almighty classic The Otherside or the Tiesto-supported Anima, it seems like there is no stopping Tim Mason.
Nicky Romero is one of Holland's finest talents to break through in recent years. Featuring in the sets of the likes of Tiesto, Fedde Le Grand, David Guetta and Sander Van Doorn, Nicky is one of the most sought after producers and remixers on the planet today. In 2011 he's already remixed Green Velvet, Tiesto, Flo-Rida and David Guetta. He is equally talented as a DJ - expect energy, soul and hands in the air melodies.
Gregor Salto has been DJ-ing and producing extensively since his early teens. Never satisfied with just one particular sound, Gregor constantly seeks to cross existing boundaries and take on new challenges. Working with some of the industries biggest names and performing worldwide, Gregor has an infectious energy and acclaimed DJ skills.
Being on the forefront of electronic music for well over 15 years, Lucien Foort has distinguished himself as a high-end producer and remixer, releasing tracks under his own name as well as aliases such as Funk Function, Dutch Liquid and Quadrophonia. Labels like Toolroom, Hed Kandi, Peppermint Jam, Polydor, Positiva, Additive, Stealth, BMG, Black Hole, Virgin, Boxed and more have picked up his musical outings. With his constant love affair with the dancefloor, it's no wonder he's shared stages around the world with the likes of Roger Sanchez, Erick Morillo, Seamus Haji, Tiesto, Carl Cox and many others. The label night will be opened by Norman Soares. This DJ and percussionist is also the driving force behind the acclaimed Star Beach parties in Chersonissos.
Interlab Sessions presents: Cr2 Live & Direct
MYNC, Ron Caroll, Tim Mason, Nicky Romero, Gregor Salto, Lucien Foort and Norman Soares
Friday October 21st // 23:00 - 06:00
Location: Pure-liner
Boarding place: De Ruyterkade Steiger, Pier 14 (behind Central Station)
Sailing times: 01:00 - 01:30 // 04:30 - 05:30
Presale: 17,50
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