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BACK2HOUSE EVENTS – BRINGING HOUSE ACROSS THE DECADES
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As is usually inevitable ( but not always), being a DJ and / or Performer within the Music world, there comes a point in your Music life, when you make the shift from purely being booked to play at other promoters Events, to creating, promoting and organising your own events. Some people go it alone, some people form a Crew or Syndicate and some people partner up with like minded souls, be it Friends, Family or Partners.
Back2House Radio Bosses MJ and Lee being Ravers from Old, heavily involved in Music through various avenues, 25 Years of Raving and still going strong ( although the recovery period is not as easy as they remember it being) had both previously created their own separate Music Events Brands with great Success….so it was inevitable that at some point…this was going to happen again BUT this time as a Collaboration!
The aim?…….to create Parties that bring House Music to the local Clubbers, from its Roots back in the day to present Day sounds. They didnt want it to be for those who just like 80s or just like 90s or those who dont want to listen to anything outside of the usual Club Classics, these events were to be for those who Love the sound, are Open Minded and even though they may not know the Tracks being played at times, it doesnt matter…because its about THE VIBE !
How the conversation came up they have no idea, but, when discussing the idea of building a House Music Events Brand (or certainly start off by holding the odd event here and there) they realised that they had a massively Unique opportunity sitting right in front of them (literally) that was too good to ignore and not take full opportunity of. They had the chance to have their House Music Events on board a Canal Narrow Boat….. I mean, how cool is that !? Being able to cruise along their beautiful local Canal System, experiencing actually being onboard a Narrow Boat, going up and down Locks and through Tunnels, seeing wildlife that you may not see anywhere else and all of this teamed up with a Party atmosphere, with a Bar, PA System and Top Shelf DJs providing some of The Best House Music from Across The Decades. PERFECTION !
They put the idea out there to their fellow clubbers and friends and the response was great, with Tickets to get on Board their B2H Boat Parties selling out way ahead of schedule.
Fast forward 4 brilliant Boat Parties later and the idea was put to them by friends to think about also bringing the Back2House Brand onto land into a venue. NOW the challenge was going to get harder. Could they do this? Getting 45 / 50 ravers on a Boat is A LOT different ( and less stressful) to having to fill a Venue. They realised that between them all they knew hundreds of people who would come and support the nights. Those who they have known for 20+ years who are still heavily into clubbing and Music and know, that whatever they do…they mean business! The Venue suggested to them by the way was no small bar…oh no…450 capacity no less !! Yep !!!!!!! So, after a bit of umming and aarring and shall we sharnt we, they went for it!
They set about putting the word out to all of their friends, friends of friends, their friends, Family, Music colleagues, people they had raved with years before and regular going out Party people, telling them about B2H moving from Water to Land.
Over 250 people attending their events and word spreading to not just the Local area, but now, Clubbers coming from all corners of the UK to join what has now become a B2H FAMILY VIBE ! Their aim is also to support Local DJs but most importantly, have DJs that can bring THAT VIBE! After all, a DJs set can make or break your night and in some circumstances, totally ruin the hard work you have gone through to build up your good reputation.
Their People, Their Crew, come from all walks of life, ages and backgrounds, coming together for THE VIBE, THE MUSIC, THE LOVE OF HOUSE ! and THAT is what Back2House is ALL ABOUT.
An Album Release that House Music Connoisseurs wont want to Miss !
Soulful House Producer, Musicican, DJ, Radio Host and Events Brand Owner Paris Cesvette just keeps them coming. A highly anticipated and Star Studded Album that has taken months of preperation and Hard work behind the scenes, bringing it to the much loved and respected Quantize Recordings. Paris Cesvettes talent knows no boundaries in the world of Music and this Album is sure to show EXACTLY what we mean. Paris has had herself locked in the studio to bring us an album that resonates with the ancient wisdom of “As above, so below”, blending the cosmic with the personal in a symphony of soulful, Jazz and RNB fused house music. With the likes of House Music Royalty Kenny Bobien, Mr V, Gershon Jackson, Michelle Weeks and the delectable Vocals of Rona Ray, Hannah Khemoh and many More, the anticipation for this release is building.
Brand New Shakedown & Boogie LP.
KNOX celebrates 30 years of making people Move on the Dancefloor !
From TNT / FREEZE to King Street Sounds and Armada Music with dozens in between, Knox returns to his own imprint, KHM to express his gratitude and Thanks for all the support he has been given over the years.
This Underground House Music Album consists of 18 DJ Centric extended Soulful House vocals to provide your Dancefloor with sophisticated, complex house music for those that love melody and vocals in a true classic NYC House sound.
This album celebrates 10 years at Traxsource and Beatport label KHM. It also celebrates 5 years of being a full time House Music producer and DJ. On top of all this, one of thesewill be a 200th Track for Knox.
This No Frills release is as Underground as it gets, focusing purely on the Music, keeping that House Vibe alive and Hopefully makes everyone want to Shakedown & Boogie! Incoming 5th July
FESTIVAL CLOSURES AT ALL TIME HIGH
The news of El Dorados Festival closing this year marks 40 festivals announcing cancellation…SO FAR ! Twisted Festival, a three-day camping festival near Leicester, also announced it will not be taking place this year, and is postponing to 2025.
Rising Costs are leaving music festivals across the UK and Republic of Ireland struggling to survive, organisers have said. At least 42 festivals in the UK have announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024, according to the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF)
Supply chain costs, ticketing and so many other factors mean events like these are becoming increasingly difficult to put on.
The AIF stated “Without intervention, it’s expected that the UK could see over 100 festivals disappear in 2024, without having had a single steady season since the pandemic in which to recover, the country’s festivals are under more financial strain than ever.”
Last month, the AIF launched a campaign – The 5% For Festivals – which aimed for a VAT reduction on festival tickets that would save many event promoters from closure. The lowering of the VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent on ticket sales for the next three years would be able to give festival promoters the space they need to rebuild.
House music is “most popular club genre” in the UK, according to new research
According to the study, Birmingham has the most “versatile taste” in club music
House music is the UK’s “most popular club genre”,
An event-based analysis using 2024 data from Resident Advisor found that house is the top genre with 2,203 music events in nine out of 16 UK cities: London, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
The data also showed that techno is the most popular genre in Newcastle, Belfast, Glasgow, and Aberdeen — with 1,375 events so far in 2024 — while finishing in second place overall. In Sheffield, jazz is the second most popular genre.
According to the study, Birmingham has the most “versatile taste” with drum & bass coming in as the top-rated club music genre followed by Afrobeats and grime. Meanwhile, the city of Dundee holds disco in the highest esteem.
New 3 Step Genre closing the Gap !
You’ve heard of 1 step and 2 step, Now 3 Step Music has emerged from the realms of House Music and is proving to catch the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide. The latest movement to sweep South Africa’s electronic music landscape and Pioneered by South Africa (Ivory Park ) born artist Thakzin
So, What EXACTLY is this new and exciting Genre ?
A dynamic and evolving sound which acts as a bridge between Afro House and Amapiano. Named for its three-kick-drum framework, the sound is often characterised by the jazzy horns of highlife; amapiano’s weightless bass, log drums, ad-libs and shakers; the kick grooves of Afro tech; and, crucially, marching handclaps and light-footed percussion, harking back to the playfulness of London’s broken beat (AKA bruk) era.
“In 3-step, each and every sound matters,” said Thakzin. “It’s mostly driven by the rhythm and the communication of drums. However, musicality plays a huge role because it balances the mood of the song. Coming from a country that prides itself on being creative, some of us are endlessly looking for ways to be different. Globally, what Afro house became, has been losing its authenticity and fading away from its roots. We’re just trying another way to approach house music. Another seed has been planted.”
While 3-step’s three-kick rhythm has been bubbling away for a few years, its rising popularity means it’s now dominating sets, establishing careers and even securing co-signs by global superstars