The Synergy Project Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 The Synergy ProjectFriday, 23rd of November 2007 Synergy is a magical indoor festival, combining musicians, Djs, Vjs, performers, and artists from all corners of creativity, joined by various proactive NGO’s and charities with the expressed aim to make a difference. Synergy strives to create an optimistic approach in raising awareness on the many crucial issues affecting our world today. The events gather some of the UK’s leading creative multimedia organizations joined by international NGO’s such as Oxfam, Survival, Speak, WWF, Greenpeace, Arc, Campaign Against Climate Change and many more. This new event will host an incredibly varied mix of different elements, from the far eastern cultures to the now and here art of electronica… Throughout the venue you will also find : Charity Stands, Workshops, Talks/Debates, Healing Areas, Organic café’s, and the friendliest vibe in London! In the main room…Free-Spirit Records Free-Spirit was born in 2004, under the vision of a network of like-minded artists in the psy-trance and ambient genres, all working to promote themselves and each other under one banner. With the ever massive support from the Implosion and Fairy Tales super funky crews, Free-Spirit will showcase some of their most talented musicians and DJs, melting the dance floor from within with their pumping sound and irresistible vibe. Enhancing the psychedelic experience, visual maestro’s Psytwin, ClubTek Lasers and Freakadelic decors will provide a feast of visual drops to ensure all your senses will be kept entertained.Journey aka Jay OM (Live) (Free-Spirit Records, Implosion) UKA fusion of psy-styles... Glitch, Breaks Percussion Collides with Highly Filtered Insectile Sweeps and Evolving Rhythms.www.myspace.com/freespiritrecsM-Theory (Live) (Alchemy Records/Free-Spirit/Fairy Tales) UKBlending Phat & Funky Bass Lines, Underpinning Morning Melodic Frequencies. [url[www.myspace.com/mtheoryuk[/url]Sinewave (Live) (Alchemy Records) UK-AustraliaExperience the Unexplored Side of your Brain, each Track Teasing and Tormenting every Molecule.www.myspace.com/djsinewaveEvil Twins (Free-Spirit Records, Implosion) Russiawww.free-spiritrecords.comMish-Mash (Free-Spirit Records, Implosion) Francewww.myspace.com/djmishmashHopi (Dragonfly Records) UK-Romaniawww.myspace.com/hopi74Dyno (Mahogany Records, Body & Mind) Francewww.myspace.com/bodyandmindeventsNova (Ultimae Records/Fairy Tales) UK-Italywww.myspace.com/nova_musicPeyo (Trancemission) Italywww.myspace.com/peyotrancemission Visuals: Psytwin Lasers: ClubTek Deco: Freakadelic Psycraftswww.psytwin.orgwww.clubtek.co.uk ***in the blue room...Oxjam First-time hosts of the Synergy ambient space, Oxjam, will be presenting a stellar line up of top live dub acts and DJs. Visual stimulation amidst this dub-fuelled sonic delight will be generated by Inside Us All and their legendary VJs, while décor comes from the experienced ranks of Cocoon.Oxjam is about raising money for Oxfam to tackle poverty all over the world. Supporting Oxjam helps people to earn a living; to get an education; health care; fresh water; and to grow more food. If you want to know morewww.oxfam.org.uk Oxfam GB is a registered charity (no 202918) & a member of Oxfam International. Oxfam works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.Presenting:Ashtech (Live set) & (Dj Set) (Interchill Records)Original dub and urban electronicawww.myspace.com/ashtechmusicInternational Observer (Live) (Dubmission Records)Digital dub maestro behind "heard" and "seen"www.myspace.com/internationalobserverNagual Sound Experiment (Liquid Records)Dubwise ethic, fusing Jamaican style engineering, with futuristic and psychoative elements/www.myspace.com/nseliquidDarren Sangita (Sangita Sounds)Exotique electroacoustica & psubliminal psychedeliawww.myspace.com/darrensangitaDj’s:Aliji (Liquid Records / IDspiral)The digidub / glitch-hop blend masterwww.myspace.com/alijimusicaDreadnaut (Liquid Dub)Conscious dub and rootswww.myspace.com/liquiddubCrazy Baldhead (Dubmission records)Bass heavy dubalicious delights from around the world Deco by Cocoon Visuals By Inside-Us-All ***In Red Room…Archangel Breaks & EchoshelterThe Synergy Project together with Archangel Breaks presents a new evolution of sound crossing boundaries between Breaks / Electro and Psy Dub n Breakz, bringing together some of the leading performers at the forefront of the movement to support international NGO Ecoshelter.Ecoshelter sets out to provide ecobuilding, education and self-employment programs are suitable for: Disaster Relief (eg after earthquakes and tsunamis) , Humanitarian Relief (eg after wars and conflicts), Poverty Relief (in favelas, shantytowns and slums) , Environmental Relief (eg after floods, droughts and desertification as well as ecoliving and ecotourism in any country)www.ecoshelter.orgPresenting:Gaudi (Live) (Interchill, Em:t records)Dub n’ Breakz Live Setwww.myspace.com/gaudimusicCtrl Z (Hardcore Beats)Pioneering Breakbeat duowww.myspace.com/ctrlzukFreshold (Archangel^/Control Breaks)Breakbeat Dj / Producer from Archangel’s finestwww.myspace.com/fresholdSimon Pieman (Archangel^/Phar-psyde)Breakbeat, Electro ness…www.myspace.com/simonpiemoonLiquid Djems (Liquid Records)Unique fusion of Organic Electronica and deep pulsating Psy Dub n’ Breaks.www.myspace.com/liquiddjemsMauxuam (Interchill Records)Exclusive Electro/Breaks Dj set from the Italian Maestro.www.myspace.com/mauxuamNick Holden (IDspiral/Synergy Project)The master of chill ventures upbeat into a PsyBreaks adventure.www.myspace.com/nakednickmusicGiani (Archangel^/ Synergy Project)Electro/PsyBeaks fusion to keep you bouncing with a smile =)www.myspace.com/gfabricio Deco: LiquidDrops.co.uk Video: Pixel Addictswww.archangeluk.co.ukwww.thepixeladdicts.comwww.ecoshelter.org ***In the Cream Room…Costa Urbana The starting point of Costa Urbana is the city by the sea, the Mediterranean metropolis; that inexplicably blissful contrast one is experiencing at the edge of the busy city-port... the strict blue horizon; the harbour, the voyage... It explores the beauty of the South European, Balkan, Middle Eastern and North African coast and its people; where tradition and roots in entertainment and the arts blend with modernity and new urban mythology. At Synergy cU will present like-minded live London-based projects and a new breed of roots clubbing from behind the decks.Presenting:Dr Cat Experience (Live)Orientalist-Italiano bop-till-you-drop mashupwww.myspace.com/drcatexperienceBucimis (Live)Roots’n’roll six-piece electric Balkan party-igniter bandwww.bucimis.co.ukVimana (Live)Distorted rumba gitana meets tabla beat science psy-folk duoBallalouda (Live)Wholehearted ska-funk party music with a serious brass sectionwww.myspace.com/ballaloudaDepot (Live)Balkan/Greek roots funk, jazzy playfulness and Latin cheekinesswww.myspace.com/depottrioNovaMaghreb dubstep, tarantella trance, rock ‘n' raï, Bosnian turbofolk, punk pizzicawww.myspace.com/nova_musicMuezzinFela to Cairo's raks sharqi, electro-cumbia to Balkan bastard brasswww.myspace.com/costaurbanaPenny MetalGypsy, klezmer, Balkan, Italian & rousing Russian Oi Oi Opa! tuneswww.myspace.com/pennymetalElles ClownsAnar'clown troupe from Brittany in synergistic adventureswww.myspace.com/ellesclownsNensimiliaBalkan princess in a mystical, magical, captivating dance Deco: Costa Urbana Friends Visuals: Ant / ópoliswww.polyglotta.netwww.myspace.com/costaurbana ***In the Deep Blue Room…Laughing RoomPsycle, Nottingham’s most prestigious pyjama factory is proud to introduce “The Laughing Roomâ€. The perfect answer to your evening’s entertainment. Working alongside Nottingham’s finest talent in silky material, The Laughing Room will be bringing you the very best in comfortable evening wear. From slippers to pipes and dressing gowns to smoking jackets, we’ll provide not only a musical treat but also cabaret and visual theatre to stimulate your glands. Remember ladies and gentlemen, it pays to party in better eveningwear!Presenting:The Cracked Actors (Band) (Bard for Life Records)“Original Skunkrockers, keeping it realâ€http://www.myspace.com/mustaphatokeBaron Bumpkin of Grove-upon-Gate – (Live) aka Silent Sound“Mashed up party tunes from your Nan’s pantryâ€http://www.myspace.com/silentsoundproductionsDuke Winthrorpe Slicely the 5th aka PluckingSkanker“Its like if Jive Bunny took DMTâ€http://www.myspace.com/pluckingskankerThe Gentlemen DJ’s: (The Laughing Room, Psycle, Sublogik, D-Tuned, Switch and Rise of the Walrus)Lord Lunchen Lazeington[/b] aka LunchOutEarl Grimbleton Bling aka Pinch PennyBaron Brendon Stropthorp aka DJ CollanderCount Caruthers Smithe the 1st aka Mr SmithSir Chumpalot the Impaler aka CoughdropSir Slapington Shinetop the 4th aka Suspect OneMonsiegnour Emmanuel Quaff aka HeskDafydd Gimpfoot (The Village Idiot) aka Axis of Dub Performance ArtCapering Clowns - TomfooleryFruit Girls - Burlesque TroopGary Magic - Street Magician Lighting: Ye Olde Lighting Company aka Metempsychosis Visuals: Gazbo Baggins of the Shire aka Vyrus Visuals Décor: The Laughing Room aka Psycle Organisers/Promotershttp://www.psycle.info/http://www.myspace.com/psyclemashuphttp://www.d-tuned.co.uk/http://www.myspace.com/ilovegettingdtuned ***Workshops Portraiture Workshops hosted by Wendalena When did you go out clubbing last and ended up sharpening your artistic skills by drawing in a live model class? Wendalena is certainly not your usual club culture performer and with her vibrant charisma she has managed to draw in audiences far larger than the live drawing circle can hold. The classes’ start at 12.30 am and finish at 3:30 am and takes place in the The Synergy Gallery space – don’t miss it – all materials provided! ***Talks and Debates A series of presentations hosted by Jeff ('Good Jeff') Laster will be held on the night: Co-host: Susanna Lafond Circle Community, StoneHenge guardian and legendary activist for many progressive causes. The talks will be held throughout the night in the Laughing Room stage area:FUTURE OF PSYCHADELICS - UK SYMPOSIUM A panel of legendary UK Psychedelic voyagers from various generations (Fraser Clark, Mark Heley, Andy Letcher) will help us look into the future of Psychedelics in general and into the UK Psychedelic scene specifically. We will look at the history and ideas (Huxley, Leary etc.) of the Psychedelic scene (particularly in the UK) and what went right and what went wrong. Then the Synergy panelists and audience will share their experiences and brainstorm together to see how the Psychedelics scene might look in the future.RAW POWER: HOW THE RAW FOOD DIET CAN IMPROVE YOUR BEING Two of the most inspiring Raw Food 'gurus' in the UK, 'Shazzie' and Kate (Wood) Magic come to Synergy to show Synergy clubbers the benefits of Raw Food Diet.g The audience will be encouraged to question Shazzie and Kate about all aspects of Raw Food. Kate and Shazzie will talk about their own conversions to Raw Food and show us the beauty and power of Raw. Finally they will show us how we can go raw too!NGOs in AttendanceSea ShepherdsA conservation society, which defends, conserves and protects marine wild life worldwide by investigating violations and enforcing the law.www.seashepherd.orgWorld Development MovementThe World Development Movement (WDM) tackles the underlying causes of poverty by lobbying decision makers to change the policies that keep people poor. They research and promote positive alternatives. As well as working alongside people in the developing world who are standing up to injustice.www.wdm.org.ukSPEAKIs a campaign and prayer network, raising awareness of issues of global justice, conducting ‘Trade Justice’ and ‘Counting the Cost of Arms Trade’, campaigns.www.speak.org.uk And more NGOs to be confirmed ***Friday 23rd of November 2007Starting at 10pm and finishing at 8am The venue is the SeOne Club, Weston Street, London Bridge Advanced tickets are available for £15 plus booking fee from our website or for £20 on the door, £15 concessions are only available on the door with valid proof Online tickets are available via the online shop @www.thesynergyproject.org or also www.accessallareas.org Order over the phone from +44 (0) 20 7267 8320 Physical Tickets from Access All Areas - 2nd Floor, 30c Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AF Star Tessa - unit 522 Camden stables market (former Psychedelic Dream Temple) For any questions or to get involved, email info@thesynergyproject.org Or if you just want to become a friend of Synergy, join us at www.myspace.com/thesynergyproject We are happy to meet you! =)Next Confirmed Event: 2008Friday 8th February Check out the Synergy Documentary @ www.thesynergyproject.org/doc Click on flyer for more info: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Synergy Project Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Big congratulations to our in-house VJ crew, Inside Us All, voted number 1 VJ crew in the world in 2007 by DJ Mag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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