College Times Gig Guide - 16.12.13
Monday Donate & Date @ Everleigh Gardens for 100Minds
As part of the 100Minds charity organisation, three young fundraisers have set up a date-auction event this evening, 16th of December. Those involved in the event are participating in the 100Minds programme, where each student will raise €1000 each, to in total raise €100,000 euro for Temple Street Children's hospital. This fun evening will be kicking off in Kiely's in Mount Merrion, with entry of only €5 - where a host of young bachelors will be auctioned off and every cent will be donated.
Event page; here https://www.facebook.com/events/261333854016577/
Wednesday Bruce Willis 4 Room Christmas Party @ Lost Society
So it's the last Bruce Willis before Christmas, so to celebrate Bruce Willis are hosting a 4 room extravaganza this Wednesday night in Lost Society.
€7 euro entry for this event and with that you'll get the best of House, Techno, Hip Hop & Christmas Anthems! Getting down early enough means you'll also get to see John Mc Clane do the business on a load of German's in the greatest Christmas film of all time; Die Hard. :)
Event page; here https://www.facebook.com/events/397800553655801/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=calendar
Wednesday - Pete Tong & Flashmob @ The Limelight Belfast
Thursday - @ The Wright Venue w/ David DeValera
One of the world's biggest world known DJs and former Pacha and Eden Ibiza resident DJ, Pete Tong headlines at the Limelight, Belfast this Wednesday 18th and AGAIN at The Wright Venue this Thursday 19th.
With a sick 25 years of music producing behind him, Tong has been hosting his two shows Essential Mix and Essential Selection on BBC's Radio 1, he's made his mark in both the music and the radio industry creating what is now known as "The Pete Tong Push" featuring artists like Maya Jane Coles, Cedric Gervais, Avicii, Hardwell, Skream, with his show being streamed on the internet for his own music label FFRR and also used for his nightclub and festival performances.
Alongside Tong on the evening, Flashmob will be supporting after they played a sell out in the Button Factory in September of this year. You’ll know them from tunes like Brick House and the absolute banger ‘Need In Me’.
Pete Tong - Essential Selection 29/11/13
Flashmob - Need In Me
Friday Clouds @ The Academy 2
Clouds are 19 and 20 year old Scots Calum Macleod and Liam Robertson. With a sound that dances the razors edge between frenzied banger and non-shameful techno, these prodigious young'uns have garnered huge support from the current heavyweights of electronic music.
After releasing their first single in early 2010 on Blood Music label, they gained respect among fellow artists like 2 Many DJs, Boyz Noize, Miike Snow and so many more. And to date, this pair have showcased an amazing knowledge in the music industry with a promising future ahead.
Tickets for this event available on Ticketmaster for €10.
Have a listen to some of Clouds tunes for free here; https://soundcloud.com/clouds
Friday Smash Hits Midnight Mass’ive @ The Sugar Club
This Saturday night. 21st of December, Smash Hits! play in The Sugar Club. If you haven't heard of Smash Hits.. They are a unique, entertaining tribute band to early 90's pop, RnB and dance music, decked out in the best of 90's outfits. The 6 piece band is made up of musicians and artists who perform the best 90's tunes from actsl ike Spice Girls, Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer, Take That, Steps and many more! Since the launch of the band in 2009, they've been a huge hit throughout the country playing sold out shows, headlining Bray Festival and performing at Irish festivals Oxegen and Electric Picnic.
If you're looking for a fun throwback Christmas night out, this will definitely hit the spot. Smash Hits are on stage at 12 midnight, in case you hadn't guessed from the title..!
Saturday Bassment David DeVelera, Troy Sullivan, Shane O’Dowd @ Lost Soc
Deep house and tech party all night! Admission is only €5.