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Friday @ Family presents Trance Anthems CD Launch

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9pm - 5am

$18

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$18/ $10 before 10pm
Memebers $13/ free before 10pm

Friday @ Family is officially launching Trance Anthems, with the help of Papa Smurf (MEL) & Jewelz (MEL). Both are major players in the Melebourne Trance scene and are joining the Family residents for a night of Pure Hard Trance Bliss..

Papa Smurf (MEL)
Papa’s story stems back over 12 years ago, having residencies at some of Melbourne’s biggest clubbing fraternities such as Chasers, Mansion, Milk Bar, Metro and Dome. It was at nightclubs like Chasers and Metro where at the tender age of 16 (yes, to the club owners disbelief, he was underage!) Papa had his first residencies and found his own feet with a passion for vocal house music. Although his energy, charisma and mixing ability shone through from these early stages leading him to be a crowd favourite, his dj’ing massively exploded upon discovering where his true passion lied ; Trance.

The trance journey began with playing at underground parties, progressing his way up to playing alongside some of Melbourne’s protagonists of the dance music scene at the memorable Mansion such as Sean Quinn, Mark James and Kasey Taylor. He was just 17. But the true cult following started when his skill of introducing new sounds of Trance secured him the youngest residency at Dome nightclub. This talent soon became a Melbourne favourite. Setting a benchmark in the scene he loved, Papa followed his passion by starting up his own company and creating the party, LAUNCH. This biannual event set a standard of exclusive dance parties with state of the art stage, lighting production, venues and leading musical acts which essentially attracted a second to none crowd. But at LAUNCH, Papa always stole the show, lifting the roof off and playing some of the most memorable sets which left punters engrossed and longing for the next one to come around. Maintaining the same level of consistency throughout all his parties, his recipe caused an instant sensation and the Papa Smurf name was branded.

Along the way, Papa together with his company, Majik Entertainment, have toured some of the biggest names in in the world arena. He had the chance to play alongside the likes of Abel Ramos, AGnelli & Nelson, Alex Kid, Amber Savage, Boogie Pimps, Cosmic Gate (Nic Chaggal and Bozzi on separate tours), Dave Joy, Dj Spoke, Dj Walt, Fergie, Jan Johnson, John Askew, Lisa Lashes, Marco V, NU NRG, Randy Katana, Stoneface & Terminal, Taul Paul, Yves Deruyter. Papa has also supported the Worlds top 3 Djs on separate occasions ; Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto and Armin Van Buuren.

His energy, professionalism and dexterity behind the decks leaves any crowd he plays to spellbound. This is the wizardry of Papa Smurf ; The peoples DJ. There’s never a dry spot in the house, or a set that you don’t hear the screams of his loyal crowd, chanting LETS GO PAPA ! His love, passion and enthusiasm for music and the industry attached to it are some of the reasons that have gained him a cult following throughout Melbourne’s clubbing circles and beyond. Where there’s Papa, there’s people.

Jewelz (MEL)
Every now and then a DJ will come along that brings something extra special to the dancefloor. Whether it be through razor sharp mixing skills, an impeccably woven web of sounds or a deeply intimate connection with the dancefloor that borders on the spiritual, there are some DJs out there that propel the experience of hearing music to a whole new level. As a DJ, Jewelz is all this and more..

Jewelz brings something to the craft of Djing that transcends the simple practice of beat mixing. From her signature dark ‘n’ dirty trance sound, to the filthiest acid basslines, toughest form of progressive and lashes of techno and minimal, Jewelz seamlessly combines them all to produce pleasurably wicked floor-shaking soundscapes, inspiring even the most po-faced of punters to tear holes through the dancefloor.

For Jewelz, what began as an early passion for music, soon developed into an all-out driven obsession to immerse herself in the sounds that were inspiring her. In 1996 Jewelz scored her first professional big break, winning a residency at Sydney’s Hellfire, her natural talent and incredible energy charming punters and promoters alike, and ensured that this talented gal’s rise up the Djing ranks would be a rapid one indeed.

Throughout the next few years of her career, Jewelz spread out her Djing wings beyond the boundaries of her hometown of Sydney, becoming a resident at Melbourne’s exclusive Liquid Parties, as well as frequently packing out dancefloors in both Adelaide and Brisbane. International dance music lovers were also fortunate enough to get a taste of Jewelz’s magic when she toured both New Zealand (playing at Voyager) and Korea (The Basement) in 2000.

In 2001 Jewelz left the harbor city to start a new life in Melbourne, in a career move that’s surely been her smartest yet. In city known for its burgeoning dance scene, Jewelz’s impressive sonic dexterity quickly set her apart from her DJing peers. Her love of chunky house and progressive saw her start up her own dayclub, Therapy, together with fellow local DJ Tony Loucas, with the weekly prog fests drawing a loyal cult following amongst Melbourne clubbers in 2002. Her skills were also regularly sought for the legendary Shaza bush parties, with Jewelz’s genre-defying sets of electro-acid-tech infused progressive trance going down a treat in the outdoor setting. Appearances at the big kahuna of outdoor festivals, Earthcore, followed in 2003 and 2006.

Whilst Jewelz regularly exercises her progressive muscle with gigs around town, it’s her ability to incorporate these less conventional influences into her hard sets that’s made her one of the scene’s most in-demand DJs. 2005’s Live at Big Bass CD compilation which she mixed with Melbourne DJ stalwart Jason Midro was an unquestionable critical and commercial success and featured Jewelz’s much talked about Hard Driving Bass acapella as an opener. The cheeky vocal later featured on Dutch über producer Marzz’s Bass 12” release, with Johan Gielen among the many artists rinsing the blazin’ techno cut.

Today she stands as unquestionably one of Australia’s leading DJs, having polled in ITM’s prestigious Top 50 poll for the past three years running – the only Victorian-based female to do so in its history (she currently stands as 39). No surprise that her talents are in constant demand, playing many of the country’s biggest dance parties, including Summadayze, Two Tribes, Slinky, Godskitchen, Pharmacy, Ultraworld and Earthcore.

On the club night front, she is a resident of PHD, Revolution and Sundaiz, as well as regularly playing 3D and Hard Kandy, after ending a 5 year long residence at Bass Australia (formerly Bass Station) in early 2007. Her versatile playing style has seen her support DJs as diverse as Carl Cox, Satoshi Tommie, Paul Oakenfold, Scot Project, Infected Mushroom and Marzz, among many others.

With her best career form still ahead of her, Jewelz plans to further build on her already impressive musical repertoire with production work throughout 2008 and beyond, further confirming her position as one of Australia’s leading dance talents. Treat yourself to a slice of her magic, you won’t go back.