Alive & Kickin

Alive and Kickin' is the vehicle we want to use to bring together People; Music; Dance; and Art in Rotterdam. This beautiful city's ability to sense the changing nature of culture has always put it on the forefront of technology, entertainment, and development; including it's unique relationship with music.
Music has always been the one common element in Rotterdam that was able to bring the people together from far and wide, to give them some place to dance to some good tunes and just let loose, to really let them get down and boogie; our international conglomeration of audio and visual artists are sure to continue to bring you the very best in electronic escapism.
Alive and Kickin' is on the scene!

ALIVE & KICKIN' Launch Party


SATURDAY 28th JANUARY 2012 / WESTELIJK HANDELSTERREIN / PAKHUIS 16 ROTTERDAM

KIKO Material Series / Break New Soil / Great Stuff Records / Signature by Kiko / France
DAVID VUNK [Moustache Records, Intergalactic Fm] Rotterdam
JAZPER [Vintage Records,Ostwind Records] Rotterdam
SONIQ & AJ HALO [Soniqbookings, A&K, Nature One] München
DJMOK [A&K / Body Mechanic, Bootleg, Escape 2 Sound Eden] Nl

Visuals by:
VJ Nicolas Vegas [München]

Live Painting by:
Raum Fahrer Joseph [Leipzig, London]


Address: Pakhuis 16 / Westelijk Handelsterrijn / Van Vollenhovenstraat 15 (unit 16) 3016 BE Rotterdam
Tickets: Door Euro 12.00
The first 50 visitors entering before 00.00 will get a free KIKO Mix Cd !
Time: 22.00 till 05.00
http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=122085017869374

Official Afterparty @ Bootleg Dj Cafe / Rotterdam / 29 January 2012 / 06:00-BAM!
with: KIKO / JAZPER / SONIQ & AJ HALO / DJMOK

Entree: Free with Pakhuis Ticket / 05.00 EURO

Artist info's / links:

KIKO

For 15 years now, kiko playing through the world in the best clubs and festivals electronica.
He made his debut in 1995, considered one of the most influential activists in the techno scene in France. First to Phunky Data, after the training stage Grenoble combining Oxia, The Hacker, Human Body independent labels around Goodlife interface and store Ozone Kiko founded in 1995. This emulation will help to crystallize until the alien has a techno around the town, establishing it as one of the major centers of electronic production in France. With two albums Phunky Data, the production activity of ozone, many EPs in France and abroad, Kiko was not simply to capitalize on the movement, turning at raves, clubs and big festivals.
From the end of 2000, some time away kiko decks to focus on producing and directing his compositions around the two major spheres of influence who influenced him: the new wave and disco Italian. This inheritance was discovered for the first time with Midnight Magic (2001), Goodlife (Monique is an international underground classic), Love Emulator (2002 - Sinema project - universal barclay) that with Stéphane Deschnezeaux. (Gino's) and then with Slave of My Mind in 2008 (PIAS)!
To its credit has just signed nearly 250 pieces on various labels such as "International DJ Gigolo, Goodlife, Confused, Rekluse, Datapunk, Pias ..... 2010 reveals another facet of his artistic personality by producing pieces completely tech-house unstoppable groove that you find on labels Afu Limited (Germany), Rekluse (Uk), Eklektish (Ger), Evolution (It), Final Recordings (Uk) and Break New Soil (Great Stuff Recordings)! AND creation his new label "Signature by Kiko"with "Plantage 13" (Oliver Hunteman, Stephan Bodzin, Jesper Dahlback ....) !!!
From OZONE to Black Jack to Goodlife via Sekence, Kiko's original and eclectic productions make him stand out from the crowd. Released in 1998, Kiko's WORLDCUP (Ozone 10) has gone on to achieve anthem status and can still be heard today in sets played by some of the world's most notorious DJs. Late 2000, Kiko distanced himself from turntables and parties in order to focus on producing a series of EPs (Goodlife 09, Black Jack 016, Ozone 014, Hypnotic 05). After which he wrote and produced his debut solo Album "Midnight Magic", followed in 2002 by the release of “Sinema”, an electro-pop album which success was massive worldwide, including the hit “in my eyes”.

Since his debut in '92, Kiko is considered one of the very influential players on the French techno scene. The first important project was Phunky Data, a formation of the Grenoble scene (Oxia – The Hacker – Human Body) around the independent labels Goodlife – Interface – Ozon shop (set up by Kiko in '95). This formation, in combination with some other artists, made Grenoble the French electronic city.

By the end of 2000, Kiko decided to take some distance from the decks to concentrate fully on productions and to orientate these productions around two movements that influenced him the most: new-wave and italo disco. This inheritance was discovered for the first time with Midnight Magic (2001), Goodlife (Monique – international underground classic) and last but certainly not least with Love Emulator (2002 – Sinema project created with Stéphane Deschnezeaux). 

As Ozone (you have 2 spellings for this…see above) disappeared, Kiko created the Hot Banana label with Fabrice G. Hot Banana explores numerous productions and projects of Kiko: Money Penny project, Mix Machine with Gino S (Electrogenic EP from summer 2003 with the famous Bikini track), Human Body, Yannick Baudino, Naommon, David Carretta and a special project with The Hacker and Alexander Robotnick (guy on the forefront of Electro-Disco)

Kiko's diary gets busier and busier by the moment as he's distinguished with éclectism and the originality of his sets: electro-techno-italodisco.

Today Kiko doesn't focus completely on the pure but four-four techno of the Ozone days. His goal is to produce ‘dance floor' tracks which combine electro, new wave, techno & italodisco. From Hot Banana through Goodlife, also on Turbo (label Tiga)
Kiko is back on track.

http://www.myspace.com/signaturebykiko
http://www.myspace.com/hotbananakiko

DJ set episode #188 – Kiko Kazantip-Ukraine

http://www.dancetrippin.tv/video/dj-set-episode-188-kiko

Video/track

http://vimeo.com/30422864 // http://vimeo.com/25455766

DAVID VUNK

David Vunk started djing in the early 90's and is known for his high quality record choice. Electronic music. Chicago, electro, disco, techno, italo, Acid and house influenced. His energizing and danceble dj sets are always deep, mean, smooth and sexy. Cities: London, Dublin, Prague, Amsterdam, Riga, Toulouse and Rotterdam (his residency at the most wanted clubnight in Rotterdam: Nicola Tesla) are proud to be vunked.
David Vunk's recordlabel: Moustache Records brings you the best music made by the finest artists. Distributed by one of the world's best electronic music distribubion Clone.
Moustache Records Releases: MST 001 Theme From Moustache MST 002 Mauno Kalevi / Mark du Mosh MST 003 Sneakthief/Polygamy boys MST 004 Mark du Mosch MST 005 Flemming Dalum's Italo Edit's Vol. 1 MST 006 Flemming Dalum's Italo Edit's Vol. 2 MST 007 Alden Tyrell Feat Fred Ventura - Memories MST 008 Alden Tyrell & David Vunk
David Vunk released two 12 inches on the famous Creme Organization record label and one on Elektrobot Records as part of the dark ghetto electro band Pussycat.
2008 he started a new collaboration together with Alden Tyrell that result in a new release on his own Moustache Records
March 2008 Alden Tyrell & David Vunk a1 Lord of the Cockrings b1 Eagles end
His passion for high quality music made him a much sought after guest for party's in the Netherlands and abroad. His musical journeys took him to numerous underground- and dance party's all over Europe. He invited several international dj's and producers such as DJ Assault, DJ Godfather, Pacou, The Hacker, Legowelt, Dexter, Orgue Electronique, I-f, Alden Tyrell, Trish & Kash, Steve Rachmad, Bangkok Impact, Sneak-thief and Rude 66.
http://www.davidvunk.nl
http://www.moustacherecords.com/
https://intergalactic.fm/

JAZPER

Jasper van den Ende (by his real name) is a talented duch dj/producer and together with his friend Ade owns the uprising dance music label Vintage Records. He is involved in many projects (Jules Und Jazper, Paride Saraceni & Jazper, Jazper & James Nidecker) and has signed tracks to labels like Ostwind Records, Melomane, Butane, Audiopirats, Strom Recordings, Area Sur, Diva Records, Feierkind, Deal Records, Relativity Traxx. He's style varies from deep house too Tech House, Minimal and Techno and his track get support from almost every major DJ in the industry. Jazper is the leading man of Vintage so be sure to check out upcoming release and taste his unique sound.

http://www.facebook.com/djjazper
http://www.vintagerecords.com


SONIQ / Soniqbookings

http://www.soniq-elektrix.com/act/aj-halo

AJ HALO
Not for the narrow minded.
It all began for AJ Halo in the early 90s in Cape Town South Africa, with his first job as DJ in the most popular wine-bar in the city. His mixing style and cross-over of commercial sound gave mainstream a whole new meaning and influenced other clubs and bars to an extent that his sets where copied everywhere. Soon he was booked in most top commercial bars around town and slipped on occasion into a few clubs.

In 1998 moving to London he discovered his love for vinyl. His 5-10hr sets where across the board mixing Classic funk, Soul, Jazz, Deep House, Bangin house to electro.

Again across the bar scene in the West-End his sets were copied. Until 2001 he promoted underground and Boat parties on the Thames for „NotForTheNarrowMinded“ productions where he concentrated more on the Electro direction.

Half way through 2002 AJ moved to Munich and after a few years finally broke into the Club scene. Where today he is one of the respected Djs that has stood behind the decks of most major clubs in Munich.

AJ HALO conciously does not allow himself to be confined to any Style, which makes him differant from other Djs in that his Talent lies in mixing Tech-house ,Techno, Electro and Progressive House in one set. Without being commercial and then again out of the underground. Not just a Dj but a pure entertainer where he parties as much behind the decks as his public on the dancefloor, to his progressive, driving and melodic dance music.

AJ HALO shoots every dancer into the universe and pulls them softly back to earth. It is fun to watch play- and even more so to dance to his sound. Wherever AJ plays- the dancefloor goes off.
He Loves electronic music like his own life and one feels it.

Producing is the next step to his Love for the scene and first tracks will be here soon.
http://www.ajhalo.com
http://www.soniq-elektrix.com/act/aj-halo


VJ Nicolas Vegas

Primetime Visual Artist
Kein geringerer als der Godfather des Vjing himself, Peter Becker aka VJ Autopilot (Highflyer), war es der den Startschuß gab. Fasziniert von den abstrakten Bildern und Videos die Herr Becker in seinem damaligen Projekt "ClubTV", im legendären Club Ultraschall, passend zum Techno der Jahrtausendwende an die Tapete warf, entschloß sich Nicolas 2004 schließlich selbst einmal am Mixer zu stehn.

Nach ersten Auftritten in seiner Heimat, dem bayrischen Oberland, zog es Ihn schon bald nach München wo er 2005 einen festen Platz im allseits bekannten Harry Klein einnahm. Bis heute gastiert er hier monatlich als Resident VJ sowohl allein als auch im VJTeam Projekt Vegas&Willich mit seiner visuellen Abendgestaltung. Immer getreu dem Motto … GOOD LIGHT, GOOD NIGHT

http://www.facebook.com/pages/VJ-Nicolas-Vegas/104942362915132


Raum Fahrer Joseph

BLOG http://www.halalit.tumblr.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Raum-Fahrer-Joseph/100001169916421


DJMOK

Born in Erfurt, Germany in 1979, DJMOK first made contact with the Electronic Music scene & Culture in 1994 in clubs around Erfurt and Thuringen. This was the time when raves were getting bigger and starting to spread like a virus throughout East Germany.

As somebody who was born behind the iron curtain, the new underground/music scene and lifestyle of the early 90's techno-movement amazed and attracted him much.

Fascinated by electronic music and techno culture, DJMOK started DJing in 1995, in the bloom of the Techno movement in Germany.

DJMOK does exactly what a good dj is recognized for: he is always in control of the mood of his crowd, he take his audience out of their everyday lives and lightens them up.

http://www.facebook.com/DJMOK
http://soundcloud.com/djmok
http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/djmok