Go QLDER!!: TyDi & Family #1 at the InTheMix Awards

Fridays @ Family comes out with not one but two wins this year. Not only does Fridays @ Family take #1 Club night in QLD back from the coast and #2 for Saturdays @ Family, but then TyDi steals #1 DJ two years running. But wait there's more our own Baby Gee is still killing it at #6 and Dynasty debuted at #30 and #5 for QLD. Thanks to all who voted and supporting the crew and DJ's that keep you bouncing out to the latest in dance music.

Gatecrasher goes Supersonic with David Forbes

When you think of Scotland you think kilts, haggis, scotch and incoherent accents but the great highlands also have given us David Forbes aka one piece of PUBLIC DOMAIN. The scotsman is notoriously good producer of all things EDM get plays from the likes of Tiesto, Armin and PVD and his tracks getting signed to Spinnin, Armada, Full Tiltin and Australia’s Freefall.

But all of this is just a day's work for David Forbes as his other passion is getting behind the decks and dropping more big beats than an elephant heart. Catch him this Friday @ Family with the Gatecrasher Supersonic tour backed up by Dr Willis & RE-WARD.

TyDi getting some deserved airtime!

Tydi from Speaker TV on Vimeo.

Tiesto: The Godfather Moving On?

The rumours have been circulating but it's true. Tiesto, largely regarded as being responsible for the spreading of trance and EDM to mainstream audiences, has gone left of centre with his pop/indie rock project. Some saw the signs as his remixes were of acts like: Tegan & Sara, Calvin Harris, Sneaky Sound System, Bloc Party, Nelly Furtado & stacks more. Does this spell the end or is this just further proof of Tiesto's enormous ability to create amazing music, apparently in any genre...?
In the mean time check out the track listing and if anything raises an eyebrow get onto myspace or youtube!

Kaleidoscope Tracklist:

01 Kaleidoscope [ft. Jónsi]
02 Escape Me [ft. CC Sheffield]
03 You Are My Diamond [ft. Kianna]
04 I Will Be Here [ft. Sneaky Sound System]
05 I Am Strong [ft. Priscilla Ahn]
06 Here on Earth [ft. Cary Brothers]
07 Always Near
08 It’s Not the Things You Say [ft. Kele Okereke]
09 Fresh Fruit
10 Century [ft. Calvin Harris]
11 Feel It in My Bones [ft. Tegan and Sara]
12 Who Wants to Be Alone [ft. Nelly Furtado]
13 LA Ride
14 Bend It Like You Don’t Care
15 Knock You Out [ft. Emily Haines]
16 Louder Than Boom
17 Surrounded by Light

Check out Tiesto's track produced for the new Alone in the Dark game. It's hauntingly good.

Gatecrashers aren't all bad: Re-Ward

Few can claim such a rapid ascension to fame as Wardt aka Re-Ward. From humble beginnings in the pleasant dutch countryside not far from Tiesto's hometown, he dreamed of becoming a big dj like Tiesto and making music for the masses ironically enough at 18 this wonder had his tracks Ensure/Exposé signed to Tiesto's label Black Hole recordings. In a few short years he's churned out more remixes and productions than you can count across toes and fingers and has been signed with Doorn & Armada. These days he's quickly climbing the ranks and is touring alongside his idols. Catch him on the epic Supersonic tour for Gatecrasher alongside David Forbes & our own Dr Willis.



While you're at it grab Wardt's latest mix HERE

Check out Wardt at Trance EnergyPlaying in the clip is his track Black Jack, brand spanking new will be sure to be featuring at his Family performance.

Family's Big B'day bash feat LEE HASLAM

Nino Brown takes over Family's Lounge

Australia's Number One DJ, Nino Brown, is conquering the music world. Widely regarded, and respected as a true master of the turntable, with numerous accolades planted firmly under his belt, this hip-hop star continues to prove that he’s earned his place in the ranks of Australia’s finest DJs and radio personalities. Over the past fifteen years he has entertained the listening masses across four continents, but with special detail at home in Australia. He has a loyal fan base and travels interstate weekly to satisfy the demand. His phenomenal live shows pull in up to 3,000 punters per week.

The national urban community has expressed their respect for Brown by voting him the Best DJ at the 2006 and 2007 Urban Music Awards, as well as nominating him for the Best Radio Show twice, the first time after only four months on air. Brown made Australian Hip-Hop history in 2002, by becoming the first Hip-Hop DJ to sign to a major record label, his achievements impress with his Blazin' series selling in excess of a quarter of a million copies. Blazin 5 soared to number one with platinum success, Blazin 2007 is certified gold, and Blazin 2008 is set to be the biggest yet.

Whether you love him for his performances, DJ skills, radio show, or just appreciate a true master of the turntable, it cannot be denied that Brown is already a legend in the music industry. His professionalism and skill behind the wheels of steel is unmatchable and his diligent and quality work continues to astonish everyone who crosses his path.


Watch him bring his unique sounds and skills to Family's lounge party Friday 14th August