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Club Nights or the Multi-Stage Festivals?

33 durable postsStarted 2011-09-30Latest 2011-10-11
#107966Post 1 of 33

Electronic music in this current age has somewhat evolved not in quality but definitely in quantity. In our digital generation from the introduction of Pioneer CDJ's to touch-screen mixers, to the bedroom DJ's. The current generation; my generation has always pushed for the [I]more bang for your buck [/I]theory.

I have always recognised here especially in Sydney the club nights are filled with an much older crowd, who seemed like they were there to witness Sasha and Digweed on the Renaissance tour. Whereas, in the festival scene you would see kids possibly half your age, and you ask yourself, I hope your parents know where you are and are you even legal to be in here?

After catching up with a few friends who have dissipated to the endless European summer in search to be recognised as the next big thing we always focus our discussions on one thing: which would you prefer; Club Nights or The Festivals?

Personally I always will prefer the intimate club nights, hearing and experiencing a thorough 7hr set in a dark room is all me, but Festivals these days provide you with everything, spectacles, fireworks, line-ups bigger than Ben Hur, the whole travelling and facilitating circus.

So, I wanted to get a worldwide perspective on this.

#1550472Post 2 of 33

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dark and intimate is better!

they play better aswell!

#1550473Post 3 of 33

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Dark and dirty.

#1550489Post 4 of 33

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Club Nights for me.

#1550491Post 5 of 33

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[QUOTE=Illuminate;992157]Electronic music in this current age has somewhat evolved not in quality but definitely in quantity. In our digital generation from the introduction of Pioneer CDJ's to touch-screen mixers, to the bedroom DJ's. The current generation; my generation has always pushed for the [I]more bang for your buck [/I]theory.

I have always recognised here especially in Sydney the club nights are filled with an much older crowd, who seemed like they were there to witness [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=5"]Sasha[/url] and Digweed on the Renaissance tour. Whereas, in the festival scene you would see kids possibly half your age, and you ask yourself, I hope your parents know where you are and are you even legal to be in here?

After catching up with a few friends who have dissipated to the endless European summer in search to be recognised as the next big thing we always focus our discussions on one thing: which would you prefer; Club Nights or The Festivals?

Personally I always will prefer the intimate club nights, hearing and experiencing a thorough 7hr set in a dark room is all me, but Festivals these days provide you with everything, spectacles, fireworks, line-ups bigger than Ben Hur, the whole travelling and facilitating circus.

So, I wanted to get a worldwide perspective on this.[/QUOTE] That poll is too hard for me :lol: Moonpark is unique. !! It can't be classed. It's not a festival. It combines the best of both worlds. :D

Now I'm pretty sure most here know what I would choose between a Dark sweaty club and a festival. :lol:

[QUOTE]Festivals these days provide you with everything, spectacles, fireworks, line-ups bigger than Ben Hur, the whole travelling and facilitating circus. [/QUOTE]

But is it about the music ?? Because I don't want any of this. I just want great music. It's pretty well impossible for a Dj to play his best in a short set at a festival, usually with crap d sound! :D

Except for Moonpark iot would have to be dark sweaty clubs. The darker the better :lol:

Btw I'm working on coming to Sydney for Hernan's Sydney gig. Biggest problem is finding somewhere to sleep/shower etc. on the Sunday ! Sydney or Canberra. Hotels don't let you book in before 2.00pm and I really don't want to pay for two nights when I am only going to be staying a few hours.

#1550492Post 6 of 33

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id prefer seeing hernan and howells b2b in a dark club rather than a stage, but moonpark is a hard one

#1550493Post 7 of 33

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^^^ You would absolutely love Moonpark. Having done just that, seen Hernan and Danny b2b at Moonpark , It was an amazing experience. Let's agree to do both one day !! :lol:

#1550494Post 8 of 33

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[QUOTE=DIDI;992219]

Btw I'm working on coming to Sydney for Hernan's Sydney gig. Biggest problem is finding somewhere to sleep/shower etc. on the Sunday ! Sydney or Canberra. Hotels don't let you book in before 2.00pm and I really don't want to pay for two nights when I am only going to be staying a few hours.[/QUOTE]

Ah too bad I'm not in Sydney :(

Unfortunately festivals are most definitely not about the music, and more about some ephemeral vibe that is usually a coalescence of lights, people, drugs, alcohol, and then music. Whereas in a club I'd say the music takes a bit more precedence in that hierarchy.

#1550497Post 9 of 33

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Moonpark can not be regarded as a festival, even a night club. is a unique experience. the magic that come out from that place is incredible. :D

#1550644Post 10 of 33

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That is what I said !! :lol: I want to go back :(

#1550670Post 11 of 33

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[QUOTE=DIDI;992221]^^^ You would absolutely love Moonpark. Having done just that, seen Hernan and Danny b2b at Moonpark , It was an amazing experience. Let's agree to do both one day !! :lol:[/QUOTE]

agreed, its just too far for me, but will make it happen oneday

#1550684Post 12 of 33

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Are you further away than me ??

#1550685Post 13 of 33

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how long is the flight from australia to BA?

#1550689Post 14 of 33

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12000 k

Although with connections it's a lot further.

#1550699Post 15 of 33

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how man hours i meant, from where im at now it'll be about 30hrs to get there

#1550713Post 16 of 33

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30 hours traveling !!!!! Wow is a lot. but the reward is divine. :D

#1550725Post 17 of 33

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I prefer to be outside for non electronic music / inside for electronic. Although a "dance tent" like the kind they have at Coachella is all kinds of fun as well.... so I guess it just depends on the venue.

#1550736Post 18 of 33

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Club Nights

#1550765Post 19 of 33

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@ trick , I think you win / lose !:shock: There is definitely some place worse than Australia . Unless the plane gets hit by lighting in BA as it did before it left for us . :lol:

#1550821Post 20 of 33

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[QUOTE=trick12;992487] .. it'll be about 30hrs to get there[/QUOTE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#33cc66] [B]yess ....... but 30 "hours"

[video=youtube;zVwVaiJu43c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwVaiJu43c[/video]

to really know wtf "hours" really mean !!!!!!!!!!!![/B]

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#1550833Post 21 of 33

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Both. clubs are great for better sound systems and facility's, festivals can have a nice vibe, you can sit outside relax enjoy the music and can be great if the whether is good.

#1550877Post 22 of 33

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The most common gripe I have towards the festivals is the scheduling - there's often two acts that I'm interested in seeing that's playing at the same time. So I choose the club nights.

#1550963Post 23 of 33

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yah 30hrs is alot, but im gonna plan a month trip to south america, BA, Rio, and maybe uruguay as well...im sure once i make it to moonpark everything will be fine and the trip hours will be the least im worried about...hoff be prepared

#1550988Post 24 of 33

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When do you think you will go ??

#1550990Post 25 of 33

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not sure, maybe sometime next year

#1550991Post 26 of 33

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Would be great if he did another one like the one in June this year..

#1551073Post 27 of 33

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I don't like small clubs, I prefer these kind of events [url]http://video.ycv-servers.com/media/poze/2000/172277.jpg[/url]

#1551114Post 28 of 33

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[QUOTE=trick12;992825]yah 30hrs is alot, but im gonna plan a month trip to south america, BA, Rio, and maybe uruguay as well...im sure once i make it to moonpark everything will be fine and the trip hours will be the least im worried about...hoff be prepared[/QUOTE]

tough decision... If you're planning to hit Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, you better come here during summer time, Dec / Jan.. (Rio / Sao paulo beaches in Brazil and Punta del Este in Uruguay are a must) ... Pity there is no Moonpark in summer.. Though you can attend several [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=112"]Martin Garcia[/url] gigs in Buenos Aires beaches area (that would be Mar del Plata, Pinamar, etc) and probably some big dj's aswell..

For an unforgetable gig, Moonpark... For good vacation + probably a few quality gigs, dec 15th to January 25th..

Whatever you want to do, you have a few guides in here :lol: 8)

#1551904Post 29 of 33

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like FO said earlier depends on the venue. my favorite 2 nights was from a "festival/tent" and the other was a club. and only if festival set is longer than the 2 hr sets some of them do.

#1551909Post 30 of 33

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club nights over and over again.

i'd rather be at BED or NIkki vs. UMF

it's too bad there aren't many DJ's who have serious residencies (1-2 per month) in clubs in NY or LA or CHI. i would travel way more often to attend them.

#1552087Post 31 of 33

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I choose for the club nights because that's the best way to experience music. It's only a shame that there aren't that much good progressive/deep house clubs in my region.

#1552627Post 32 of 33

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[QUOTE=AchtungBaby!;993018]tough decision... If you're planning to hit Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, you better come here during summer time, Dec / Jan.. (Rio / Sao paulo beaches in Brazil and Punta del Este in Uruguay are a must) ... Pity there is no Moonpark in summer.. Though you can attend several [URL="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=112"]Martin Garcia[/URL] gigs in Buenos Aires beaches area (that would be Mar del Plata, Pinamar, etc) and probably some big dj's aswell..

For an unforgetable gig, Moonpark... For good vacation + probably a few quality gigs, dec 15th to January 25th..

Whatever you want to do, you have a few guides in here :lol: 8)[/QUOTE]

thx for the tips, i think moonpark will be one of the biggest motivations to finally make the trip, i just want it to be part of the experience, does it get real real cold during moonpark time, i can care less about the beach

#1552826Post 33 of 33

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[QUOTE=DIDI;992219] [QUOTE]Festivals these days provide you with everything, spectacles, fireworks, line-ups bigger than Ben Hur, the whole travelling and facilitating circus.[/QUOTE] But is it about the music ?? Because I don't want any of this. I just want great music.[/QUOTE]

:Bingo:

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