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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ABOVE & BEYOND
ANJUNABEATS VOLUME 8
(July 20, Ultra Records)

In the world of Above & Beyond there’s only ever one way — up. In the last few years alone, the UK based production/DJ trio have debuted their full live show in front of 8,000 fans in Beirut, played to 1 million people on a beach in Rio de Janiero and even been chosen to soundtrack the unveiling of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo. Not once, however, have they or their Anjunabeats label rested on their laurels. 

Across a span of over 170 releases, Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats imprint has grown from humble beginnings to become a global standard-bearer for trance and melodic electronic music. Now, more than ever, it is is synonymous with a quality control that is all too lacking in today’s quick-fix digital age.

The two-disc Anjunabeats Volume 8 compilation is exactly how trance in 2010 should be. A journey showcasing the full spectrum of Above & Beyond’s sound, the compilation takes in electro-influenced grooves, deeper trance and hypnotic progressive textures alongside their trademark euphoric anthems.

Above & Beyond themselves offer a taste of their long awaited second artist album through the instant, emotional highlight ‘A Thing Called Love’, while their debut collaboration with respected German duo Kyau & Albert (‘Anphonic’) provides a driving, upbeat club monster that will be sending message boards, clubs and stadia crazy for months to come.

With over 20 separate artists featured, Anjunabeats Volume 8 is also a testament to the vital transatlantic family that the label now represents. Ascendant talents like Arty, Aruna and 7 Skies inspire fresh excitement. Andrew Bayer’s trio of deep, genre-blurring productions mark him out as one of the most exciting names to come through the ranks since Mat Zo, who himself features through his remix of ‘Live Forever’ by Lange feat. Emma Hewitt.

There’s welcome room, of course, for long-standing Anjuna favourites like Oliver Smith, Nitrous Oxide and Super8 & Tab who make a double apprearance ahead of their debut artist album and unleash their most accomplished creations yet. In the beautifully crafted ‘Piece Of Me’, the Danish Daniel Kandi has another timeless classic in the making and Dutchman Bart Claessen offers the magically climbing ’90 Nights Of Summer’. Volume 8 also heralds the first Anjuna release by Duderstadt with ‘Stranded in NYC’ plus new Anjuna signings Parker & Hanson, Thomas Datt and Who.Is, a collaborative project from Bart Claessen and Raz Nitzan.

Put simply, the mix is a snapshot of the future. The future of Above & Beyond, the future of the Anjunabeats family and the future of trance.

Above & Beyond Anjunabeats Volume 8 is out July 20th on Ultra Records.

Above & Beyond Tour Dates
July 16 Palanga, Lithuania @ Open Air festival
July 17 St Petersburg, Russia @ Global Gathering
July 23 Ayia Napa, Cyprus @ Versus presents A&B – Makronisos Beach
July 24 Black Sea Coast, Romania @ Liberty Parade
July 20 Portugal @ Midsummer Music Conference
July 31 Stratford Upon Avon, UK @ Global Gathering
August 6 Kazantip, Ukraine @ Popovka Beach
August 7 Barcelona, Spain @ Barcelona Music Conference
August 7 Ibiza, Spain @ R1 Weekend at Cream – Privilege
August 13 Croatia @ Papaya Beach Festival
August 29 Tirgu Mures, Romania @ Felsziget Peninsula

(North American Dates)
September 1 Newport Beach, CA @ Sutra www.sutraoc.com
September 2 San Diego, CA @ Fluxx www.fluxxsd.com
September 3 Seattle, WA @ Showbox Theatre www.showboxonline.com
September 4 Austin TX @ Nocturnal Festival at Apache Pass Event Center
September 5 New York, NY @ Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival www.electriczoofestival.com
September 5 Toronto, Canada @ Guvernment www.theguvernment.com

September 10 N. Ireland @ Planet Love North at Shane’s Castle
September 11 Beirut, Lebanon @ Forum
October 15 Gdansk, Poland @ TATW at Centrum, Stocznia
October 22 Milan, Italy @ Amnesia
October 30 London, UK @ Brixton Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ELECTRIC ZOO MAJOR LINEUP ADDITIONS,
EARLY BIRD TIX END TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT
New York’s Electronic Music Festival
September 4 & 5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend)

Saturday, September 4th
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
Paul van Dyk • Benny Benassi • ATB • Richie Hawtin
Major Lazer • Kaskade

Sunday, September 5th
ARMIN VAN BUUREN
Above & Beyond • John Digweed • Fedde Le Grand
Boys Noize • Bassnectar

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A-Trak • Adultnapper • Aeroplane • Afrojack • Chris Lake • Chuckie • Claude VonStroke • D. Ramirez • Davide Squillace • Diplo • Dirty South • Dixon • Erol Alkan • Flying Lotus • Funkagenda • Gareth Emery • Jon Hopkins •  Joris Voorn • LA Riots • Laidback Luke • Marco Carola • Markus Schulz • Martin Buttrich • Martyn • Matthias Tanzmann • Paco Osuna • Paul Kalkbrenner • Rusko • Steve Aoki • Steve Bug • The Glitch Mob • Tom Middleton • Victor Calderone • Wolfgang Gartner + more to be announced!

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival 11am-11pm Each Day
50+ Artists Over Multiple Stages
Early Bird 2-Day Passes End Monday, May 10th at 12 midnight!

Electric Zoo, New York’s Electronic Music Festival is coming this Labor Day weekend on September 4 & 5, 2010. Following the success of its kickoff year, Made Event is very excited to announce the hugely anticipated 2010 edition bringing together the highest caliber of artists from across the many sub-genres of electronic music to New York’s premier open air festival of electronic music favorites to the beautiful greenery of Randall’s Island Park with stunning water views.

With previously announced headlining performances on Saturday, September 4th – dance music pioneers The Chemical Brothers, with globally acclaimed DJ Paul van Dyk, Benny Benassi, and ATB. On Sunday, September 5th – the world’s #1 DJ Armin van Buuren, along with Above & Beyond, John Digweed and Fedde Le Grand. This year’s edition of Electric Zoo is already gearing up to close out the summer with a bang. Now, Electric Zoo is proud to announce the next wave of performers set to play this summer’s most exciting electronic music festival. With something for every palate, Electric Zoo brings you quality electronic music and continues to establish itself as the choice summer outdoor destination for top-notch talent, production, and sound.

Here is a current list of artists performing at Electric Zoo 2010

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
The Chemical Brothers
Paul van Dyk
Benny Benassi
ATB
Richie Hawtin
Major Lazer
Kaskade

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Armin van Buuren
Above & Beyond
John Digweed
Fedde Le Grand
Boys Noize
Bassnectar

ADDITIONAL ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR ELECTRIC ZOO
A-Trak
Adultnapper
Aeroplane
Afrojack
Chris Lake
Chuckie
Claude VonStroke
D. Ramirez
Davide Squillace
Diplo
Dirty South
Dixon
Erol Alkan
Flying Lotus
Funkagenda
Gareth Emery
Jon Hopkins
Joris Voorn
LA Riots
Laidback Luke
Marco Carola
Markus Schulz
Martin Buttrich
Martyn
Matthias Tanzmann
Paco Osuna
Paul Kalkbrenner
Rusko
Steve Aoki
Steve Bug
The Glitch Mob
Tom Middleton
Victor Calderone
Wolfgang Gartner

+ more to be announced!

Don’t delay! Early Bird Pricing for 2-DAY Passes Ends Monday, May 10 at 12 midnight! VIP upgrades will be available soon.  For tickets and more info please visit www.ElectricZooFestival.com.

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Follow Us On: twitter.com/electriczoony

Randall’s Island Park has long enjoyed its position as a recreational hub for Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs for over half a century.  Centrally located on the banks of the East River, it is easily accessible from all points by car, bus, bicycle, pedestrian and ferry.  With plenty of acreage of grass to dance, chill and roam along with some of the city’s most stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Randall’s Island is no doubt the perfect venue for the Electric Zoo festival.  With every ticket sold, a $2 donation goes toward the beautification of Randall’s Island through environmental art and stewardship.

About Electric Zoo
In a short time, Electric Zoo has already established itself as New York’s premier electronic music festival.  In 2009, over 26,000 people passed through the gates to witness over 50 acts representing multiple countries on four stages.  Electric Zoo represents all genres of electronic music by bringing top international DJs and live acts along with hometown favorites to New York City.  The festival’s inaugural edition received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as positive press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive.

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Event Promoter” by the IDMAs. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Made Event presents
Halloween Bash
Above & Beyond
+ Fedde Le Grand

@ Roseland Ballroom
with Zack Roth
Come dressed in your best Halloween attire

For a Halloween that is sure to go down in history, Made Event presents UK superstar trance DJs Above & Beyond and Dutch phenomenon Fedde Le Grand together for one night of ghoulish mayhem at the Roseland Ballroom on Saturday, October 31st, 2009. In addition to the Halloween festivities, the occasion also serves as a celebration of the release of Above & Beyond’s latest compilation album Anjunabeats Volume 7 and Fedde Le Grand’s sublime debut artist album Output.

Anjunabeats Volume 7 showcases the best new music from Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats imprint, widely regarded as the world’s premier trance and progressive house label. Through Above & Beyond’s emphasis on forward-thinking established artists and nurturing the hottest new talent, Anjunabeats has cemented a fine reputation as a ‘go-to’ staple for those seeking innovative dance music. As the album series hits Volume 7, Anjunabeats’ success is more evident than ever, with an artist roll call that offers up the very best (and the very latest) quality trance and progressive across 2 CDs. Included as a bonus disc in Anjunabeats Volume 7 is Above & Beyond’s new DVD, ‘A Dog With A Smile’. An off-the-wall look at life on tour with the trio, the DVD features interviews, live sets, and behind the scenes footage from on the road with the UK’s most popular DJs. The trailer for ‘A Dog With A Smile’ is currently available for viewing through YouTube.

Joining Above & Beyond on this hallowed night is rising Dutch dynamo DJ Fedde Le Grand, as he returns to the Big Apple with his blistering hot presence. Currently riding high on the international success of his unique, sublime and cutting edge debut artist album Output, Fedde’s return to NYC is feverishly anticipated among the city’s music elite and thousands of Fedde-fans. The album included collaborations with the likes of Will.i.am, Mr V, Rob Birch (Stereo MCs), Ida Corr, Mitch Crown, Camille Jones and more, and is a 13-track sonic masterpiece from the young Dutch master. A true body of artistic expression, Output has been crafted by someone born to make music, perform and to entertain, and proves without doubt that Fedde is an artist with no musical boundaries.

Above & Beyond DVD ‘A Dog With A Smile’

Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd Street
NYC
Doors open at 10pm
Valid state issued photo ID required
$35 Advance Tickets while supplies last
VIP Premium Seating $275
VIP Mezzanine Seating $200
Tickets also available at Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
Event Info 917.723.9381

Complete sound system installed and engineered by Integral Sound
Full light and video show

www.made-event.com
www.aboveandbeyond.nu
www.myspace.com/aboveandbeyond
www.feddelegrand.com
www.myspace.com/djfeddelegrand
www.myspace.com/zackrothdj
www.roselandballroom.com

Made Event NYC Upcoming Dates
October 31 Above & Beyond + Fedde Le Grand @ Roseland Ballroom
October 31 Paco Osuna – Extended Set @ Love
December 31 Paul Van Dyk – New Year’s Eve @ Roseland Ballroom

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.made-event.com.

Above & Beyond
‘Anjunabeats 100’ CD/DVD
(Ultra Records)
U.S. April/May Tour, including Coachella!

ABOVE & BEYOND E-CARD

“Coachella is right up there with Glastonbury. You can’t go far wrong with festivals that have guaranteed sunshine and the line-up is fantastic this year as usual. I’m just hoping we’re not on at the same time as Death Cab for Cutie, as I definitely want to catch them.” – Above & Beyond’s Tony McGuinness

Above & Beyond ‘Anjunabeats 100’ is the culmination of the first vinyl century of one of the UK’s most accomplished & unswerving independent dance labels. 3 DJs and 1000’s of meticulous & painstaking A&R man-hours have brought Above & Beyond’s brainchild Anjunabeats to the threshold of this 100th release compilation and accompanying DVD. The bonus DVD ‘From Goa To Rio’, captures their recent global adventures including the epic NYE show in front of 1 million people. Check out the amazing trailer here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5NIlHsF4QI

Over the last 8 years trance music’s true artisans: Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, & Paavo Siljamäki have cultivated Anjunabeats from its backroom beginnings to the apex of worldwide dance recognition. DJ Mag described Anjunabeats in 2008 as “the most consistent trance label in the world” and its discography has engaged the playlists of pretty much every EDM DJ out there. Central to that success has been the forging of the oft-noted ‘Anjunabeats sound’… Part of the label’s DNA from the very start, it has rendered their releases instantly identifiable as ‘an Anjuna track’ to music lovers & diehard clubbers alike.

Here in 2008 Above & Beyond themselves need very little introduction. 2 top 20 hits (including one under their OceanLab alias) and a mega-selling, hugely-praised debut album in the form of ‘Tri-State’ have firmly established them (to quote Pete Tong) as “the UK’s new dance superstars”. In addition to that they’ve remixed some of the world’s most influential artists (including Madonna & Dido) and regularly DJ to stadium-sized audiences, most recently performing to an audience of 1 million on Barra Beach in Rio on New Year’s Eve. In that process they have propelled themselves up the DJ rankings, breaking into the world’s Top 10 in 2006 and taking them within touching distance of the coveted No.1 position.

Mixed and compiled by the trio, ‘Anjunabeats 100’ delivers a perfect cut-view of the music and artists that have brought the imprint to where it is today. It features tracks and mixes from established trance trailblazers like Above & Beyond & Andy Moor, OceanLab, Gabriel & Dresden, Matt Hardwick, Smith & Pledger & Super8 & Tab. In addition it decisively highlights Above & Beyond’s ability to push to the fore new trance talent (using Anjunabeats as the hub) with debuting artists like Luminary, Israel’s Maor Levi, Alt+F4 & Boom Jinx. Also included on the Anjunabeats 100 package is a Bonus DVD, featuring footage of Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeach parties in India and Brazil. The DVD includes breathtaking scenes from their New Year’s Eve show in front of 1 million people, as well as fascinating behind the scenes footage and interviews.

Think of ‘Anjunabeats 100’ then not so much as a ‘best of’ – but more like a ‘best of the best’ compilation!

Above & Beyond ‘Anjunabeats 100’ is out now on Ultra Records.

Above & Beyond ‘Anjunabeats 100’ Tour Dates
April 24 Columbus, OH @ Sugar
April 25 Detroit, MI @ Bleu
April 26 Indio, CA @ Coachella Festival www.coachella.com
May 2 New York, NY @ Pacha NYC
May 3 Washington DC @ Glow at Ibiza

Additional Above & Beyond ‘Anjunabeats 100’ West Coast Bus Tour Dates – June 2008 TBA!

www.aboveandbeyond.nu
www.myspace.com/aboveandbeyond
www.anjunabeats.com
www.ultrarecords.com

Additional Above & Beyond ‘Anjunabeats 100’ West Coast Bus Tour Dates – June 2008 TBA!

Made Event hosts showcases for two of the most accomplished & unswerving independent dance labels in their respective genres– Anjunabeats and MINUS, both of which are celebrating dance music milestones. Over the last 8 years, trance music’s true artisans Above & Beyond have cultivated Anjunabeats from its backroom beginnings to the apex of worldwide dance recognition. Now their brainchild enters the threshold of its 100th release with a series of album release parties around the world. Richie Hawtin’s esteemed techno label MINUS will be celebrating their landmark Ten Year Anniversary 1998 | 2008. The tenth anniversary year will be marked by MINUS showcases at Fabric, WMC, DEMF, and Sonar with special MINUS events hosted throughout the year and throughout the world, along with a year of new releases, new Artists and new localized technology.*All guestlist requests must be submitted by March 10th. Please provide all contact details and specify coverage.Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Made Event presents ‘ANJUNABEATS 100′ with ABOVE & BEYOND Anjunabeats room: ABOVE & BEYOND ANDY MOOR SUPER8 & TAB MIKE SHIVER Anjunadeep room: FINE TASTE BOOM JINX JAMES GRANT ELECTROBIOS Anjunabeats celebrates its landmark 100th release with a new album ‘Above & Beyond Anjunabeats 100’ and parties around the world. This date will be the first full blown Anjunabeats night on US soil. Joining Above & Beyond in the Anjunabeats Room will be Anjuna legends Super8 & Tab, Air For Life collaborator Andy Moor and Sweden’s hottest trance talent Mike Shiver. Meanwhile the Anjunadeep room sees Anjuna debuts for Fine Taste (Johan Vermeulen & Freek Geuze – aka Chunk & Twist, Interplay) and Boom Jinx, ably supported by Electrobios and label A&R James Grant. 10pm – 8am Nocturnal 50 N.E. 11th street, Miami 305.576.6996 Very limited supply advance order tickets $25 at www.ticketweb.com Event info line: 917.723.9381 www.anjunabeats.com www.nocturnalmiami.com Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Made Event and Native Instruments & Traktor present MINUS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE RICHIE HAWTIN MAGDA MARCO CAROLA PACO OSUNA JPLS (Live) HEARTTHROB (Live) AMBIVALENT (Live) MINUS 1998 | 2008 | Ten Year Anniversary 11pm – Noon Nocturnal Terrace 50 N.E. 11th street, Miami 305.576.6996 Very limited supply advanced order tickets $30 at www.ticketweb.com Event info line: 917.723.9381 www.m-nus.com www.nocturnalmiami.com Made Event at WMC 2008 March 25 Wave Music Party: François K, Radio Slave + Special Guests @ The Pawn Shop March 25 Hallucination Limited: Three, Cobblestone Jazz (Live) + Special Guests @ The Pawn Shop March 26 Danny Tenaglia Marathon @ The Pawn Shop March 27 SOS (Desyn Masiello, Omid16B, Demi) @ The Pawn Shop March 27 Kompakt vs RA: Gui Boratto (Live), Ewan Pearson, Dominik Eulberg @ The Pawn Shop March 27 Anjunabeats 100 with Above & Beyond + Special Guests @ Nocturnal March 27 MINUS 10 Year Anniversary Showcase: Richie Hawtin, Magda + Other MINUS Artists @ Nocturnal Terrace March 27 Marine Parade: Adam Freeland + Special Guests @ B.E.D. March 28 Organized Nature: Gabriel & Dresden @ The Pawn Shop March 28 Drumcode: Adam Beyer, Joel Mull, Pär Grindvik (Live), Kyle Geiger @ B.E.D. March 29 Stanton Warriors, Freestylers, Deekline & Wizard Live + Special Guests @ B.E.D. March 29 The Burridge Barrage: Lee Burridge @ The Pawn Shop March 29 Loco Dice + Marco Carola @ The Pawn Shop March 30 P.S.103 Sunday School For Degenerates @ The Pawn Shop www.made-event.com

About Made Event
The Made Event team, headed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They continually bring a world-renowned caliber of entertainment into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues, and seek to push the limit of expertise in their field. With over 20 years of combined experience, and over 300 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference, Made Event is an industry leader. For Made Event WMC 2008 sponsorship opportunities, please contact laura@madeevent.com.