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Q/Global PR Pool Video of the Week!

2008-09-03T14:40:00.004+10:00

ALAN BRAXE AT Q - OCTOBER 24TH

2008-08-28T16:40:00.002+10:00

He brought you arguably the best house track “Intro” (with Falke of course).

His first release on Roulé (French house label set up by Thomas Bangalter, one half of Daft Punk and managed by Gildas Loaëc) was “Vertigo” - a very tight tight tightttt french-house release.

“Music Sounds Better With You” (also on Roulé) - dare I say more???
(he was in ‘Stardust’, the one time project with Thomas and vocalist Benjamin Diamond that did this amazing one-time hit)

You would’ve guessed that the man is of course ALAN BRAXE. YES BRAXEY IS COMING!!! Lock the kids up and venture out to Basement 257 (Q-Bar) on October 24th to see the man do his magic. With great support acts to lend a hand on the night: Miami Horror, Harris Robotis, Ooh-Ee and the Kablam! boys.

Thanks to Patch - www.wavesatnight.com for his great article.

Tickets on sale Today 28/08/08 through the following people
only 400 presale tickets available @ $25

Q Office
Toby - 9826 9273
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Justin Re - 0419509709
Jesse O'Brien - 0422287731
Evan Sia - 0400731037
Glen Raph - 0412738466
Lanis - 0421342845

Or speak to one of the local artists on the bill and they will point you in the right direction.

Q/Global DJ pool update...

2008-08-28T12:12:00.004+10:00

Welcome to our friends at 'Global' keeping you up to date with latest music news and releases.

GLOBAL DJ POOL RECOMMENDS: The end of winter spells two things : sunshine and big tunes. One of the larger cuts to drop this week has been “Release Me” by local lass Zoe Badwi. Australia's best kept secret, this vocal dynamo is onto something big. “Release Me” is an outright anthem hailing the return of strong vocals, blessed beats and massive hooks. Complete with a top shelf remix package including rubs from Mind Electric, Ryan Riback, J Nitti and TV Rock, this tune is stirring up dance floors at home and abroad. Get ahead of the pack and nab these mixes exclusively from the DJ friendly Beatport site : https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/129813/release_me

IVAN GOUGH@Q SATURDAY 13th SEPT 08

2008-08-27T11:41:00.010+10:00

It's fair to say that If there was an Australian Dance Music hall of fame, Ivan Gough would be in it. Whether you're talking about Dj'ing or producing, Ivan Gough is not only one of Australia's most accomplished dance music exports, he's also one of its very first.

A true, 100% fair dinkum' electronic music pioneer, his rare talent in the studio has conjured a career that many artists only dream of, while his notorious skills in the booth have rocked dancefloors across the globe – from Ibiza to New York, and everywhere in between.Over the years Ivan's records have made it into the playlists of the worlds best DJ's like old school legends Sasha and Paul Oakenfold, and the more recent class of top DJ's like Roger Sanchez, Eric Morillo and Axwell. Ivan's records have also been getting regular plays on Pete Tong's influential Radio 1 show “the essential selection in the UK, with one of his TV Rock remixes (with Grant Smillie) getting the coveted “essential new tune in August 2006.

He also has more releases (and remixes) to his name than any other Australian, with dozens of records and cds bearing his name. Not only is he renowned for his enthusiasm, flair and technical prowess in the studio, but on the decks his legendary track selection and brand of main room tunes (often his own!) have seen him tour nationally and internationally on a prolific basis.

Ivan plays Q Saturday 13th September, be early for this one Qbans.

2008-08-22T18:15:00.001+10:00

Founded in 1998 by brothers Dirk and Marco Duderstadt, they produced their first single "Toca Me" with experienced record producer, Ramon Zenker. When it was released the following year, it topped several dance charts around the world, and reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart.In 2000, a mash-up, "Toca's Miracle" was produced, taking the music of Fragma's "Toca Me" and placing the vocals from Coco's 1997 song "I Need A Miracle" over the top, which gained further attention from DJs Pete Tong and Judge Jules. As Fragma and Coco were on the same record label at the time (Positiva), the vocals were rerecorded by Coco and an official release was made, and went straight to number one in the UK chart, and was popular in Australia and Ireland.In late 2007 a remix of Toca Me was released--often mislabeled "Deadmau5 Remix", it is actually the "In Petto 2008 Remix"; Deadmau5 had no connection to it.2008 saw the release of 'Toca's Miracle 2008' which came with 'Toca Me 2008', the In Petto remixes of the original songs. The release of Toca's Miracle 2008 has resulted in much success, making the Top 5 on the World Dance charts, #1 on the Brazil Dance Charts, and #2 on the Australian ARIA Club Charts.

FRAGMA Play 2nite @ Q

ATTENTION Q FASHIONISTAS!

2008-08-07T22:50:00.003+10:00

Coming to Q Saturday night the 16th of August Nick Taplin and John Eaton present the fashion of Alexi Freeman and Kwamee by Francis. This promises to be a night for the true fashionistas amongst you. Please be early as the parade will commence at 11pm approximately and with space at a premium, reserve your position and enjoy some pre show drinks.

Expect high end and prepare to launch into another massive Saturday night when the catwalk meets the dancefloor at Q.

Q THURSDAYS BEAT TV SAMPLER!

2008-07-29T10:25:00.001+10:00

Zoo Brazil hits Q Thursday August 14

2008-07-18T15:19:00.002+10:00

John Andersson aka Zoo Brazil is doing one exclusive show in Melbourne at Q Bar on Thursday 14th August. Hailing from Sweden he has been producing since the early 90's, with over 70 releases to his name. Having released on massive labels such as Get Physical, Hooj Choons, Ministry of Sound and many more he will bring something unique to our already massive Thursday nights. Joined by our hot local line up, make sure you get there early for this one.......

SHADOW DANCER TONIGHT!

2008-07-17T11:00:00.001+10:00

Vote ONE Q Thursdays

2008-07-03T13:16:00.010+10:00

Hi Qbans,

as you have probably noticed by now the voting has started in the 'Sony In the Mix Awards'.These awards are your chance to have your say on your favourite producers, dj's (Local and OS), and club nights nationally. Which brings me to this message.

In the nominations for best club night Q Thursdays has been overlooked. How can this happen when thanks to you, we have managed to make this night so consistently awesome!

Don't sweat it when you can have your say and Vote 1 Q Thursdays and make sure we are not left out again! Simply cut and paste this link in your web browser and type Q Thursdays in the club voting section. If we win you will share in the glory and through this you can say thanks to our brilliant Thursday dj lineup including China, Joel Alpha, Chardy, Ben Pittard, Lewie Day, Nick Jones, Feenix Pawl and Sean Rault. You can vote for them at the website also...hint hint.

Help make Q Thursdays club night of the year.

Don't wait voting closes soon, have your say NOW!

ThanQ.

The Sloth Sums Up THURSDAYS

2008-07-02T16:58:00.002+10:00

Q BAR - 26/6/08
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
End of School, end of Uni, end of exams, end of work = the start of another crazy night at Q Thursdays. This is the holiday’s bitch, and we going ALL out. Joel Alpha steps up to the plate. The dance floor is rocking. Smoke machine in full effect. Its only 11pm. Hockers “man’s” the round end of the bar. Lubing the mouths of many a parched youth. Next up is CHINA, aka Dim Sim face. The place is well and truly packed now. Meanwhile the red room opens. That pole is not there for show. Seany B said – “GET ON IT”. And they do. Lewie Day and Benny P keep it sexy behind the decks. It’s like the red light district in Amsterdam. Hook & Sling rocks the mainroom. The dance floor is going ape shit. Chardy has arrived (Frankston isn’t close). Doing what he does best. Keeping em going since ’88. It’s funny what you find on the ground when the lights go on. I found some girly knickers and a dictionary. I kept the dictionary. The knickers were still attached to a girl. Oh well. Next time.

- The SLOTH

MINXY MINX THIS THURSDAY!

2008-06-30T18:02:00.002+10:00

From the especially cool home of Electric Circus in Adelaide its always a pleasure to welcome back MINX for another Q Thursdays smash fest. I'm just gonna let this picture do the talking...

!!!SATURDAYS!!!

2008-06-25T16:13:00.001+10:00

Your New Challenge!

2008-06-25T11:59:00.001+10:00

Ok Qbans here’s your new challenge.
Simply send us a funny story about something that happened at Q, a great photo or your favourite youtube video or anything at all really.
If your story etc gets uploaded to the Q blog then a special surprise is coming your way. What is it??? I hear you say. Well just send your entries to mel@qbar.com.au to find out.
We are all looking forward to your input.
ThanQ

copping it... from The Fist

2008-06-24T17:15:00.003+10:00

Another huuuuuuge Sunday thanks to all the misfits that showed up for the Black & White party - lots of people dressed in black and um, yeh... white. Still, great excuse to get your 'Nun' on and dirty up your soles on the dancefloor. Quick note to Management, if you see our underwear behind the DJ console can you have it washed and sent to our house. Cheers. Highlights included Andy Rault sporting a too-tight-bright-white tennis outfit asking girls to play with his balls. Dwayne 'don't steal my hat' Thompson, holding onto his hat. Dean K thinks that someone from Guiness needs to watch how many girls stand doe-eyed while he's behind the decks because surely it's a record (some of those girls are guys Dean - Ed). And Sean Rault can suck all our stiff middle fingers while he's having a UK holiday. Salutes go out to the guy who tried to eat his girlfriend out in the middle of the club during our set but got kicked out before he - or she, we suppose - could finish. Also hats off (not you Dwayne, put down your dukes) to Lanis for finishing his birthday Olympics in a dark corner at Q and Ben Tucker for thinking he could DJ. Don't ever touch our console again Ben.

our love to all the ladies
- The Fist.

We want one...

2008-06-24T12:07:00.000+10:00

Youtube Of The Week!

2008-06-18T14:49:00.002+10:00

Hook & Sling thursday 26th

2008-06-18T09:51:00.003+10:00

Sydney born DJ/producer Hook N Sling, aka Anthony Maniscalco, has been a pretty busy guy of late. 2007 saw him land an ARIA nomination for ‘The Bump’, a collaboration with Kid Kenobi, as well as rock crowds across Europe, North America and Asia.

2008 has been just as strong for Anthony; he has so far mixed Ministry of Sound’s ‘Clubber’s Guide to 2008”, released his first EP, The Plastic Wrap, and remixed for another Q favourite, The Potbelleez.

This trend looks set to continue with the release of his new single, The Best Thing, which brought Tonite Only out of retirement for remix duties. He’s rocked Q before and there’s little doubt he’ll do it again. 26th June…uni holidays…Hook N Sling…Q Thursdays…enough said…

The Horror!

2008-06-12T11:31:00.001+10:00

I aint fraid of no ghost! This Friday the 13th June Birdhouse and Q your new Friday dynamic duo present the Red Room Rocky Horror bash with your favourite freaks and geeks on the decks. Adam Bartas, Ben Cappa, Glen Ralph, Brendan Russo, Dwayne T and Jules Jay combine with the scariest Friday line up you've seen, in fact it's pretty scary on a normal night. Doors at 9pm.
Dress horror and we're not talking what you wear normally, so think Ghostbusters and tweek it! This night will suck for all the right reasons. See you Friday Guys and Ghouls.

Princess Superstar this Sunday June 8...

2008-06-03T09:50:00.002+10:00

Queen's birthday long weekend will see Princess Superstar, aka Concetta Kirschner from New York City hit Q bar. Expect mayhem with Boogs (6 hour red room set) and the Smash Bang boys in the main room. You may even need Tuesday of to recover from this night.....

Ministry Of Sound Mashed Tour

2008-05-22T16:49:00.000+10:00

After 18 months on the down-low, all the indie lovin’ ravers and Baltimore booty shakers Aston Shuffle will be breathing in a joint sigh of electro tinged relief as Mashed returns to bring us another dose of hectic electric fun at Q Thursdays!
Mashed 4 features an all-star line up of talent including LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, PNAU, The Presets, Cut Copy, Daft Punk, Mr Oizo, Count and Sinden, The Chemical Brothers and much, much more.

Thursday May 29th The Aston's take centre stage for their exclusive Melbourne Show with usual trashbag residents , China, Rault , Alpha, Pittard , Chardy , Lewie and The Feenix Boys .

Queen's Birthday Long Weekend

2008-05-14T14:47:00.005+10:00

June 8 2008 sees the return of Smash Bang Records in the main room featuring such maniacs like Luke McD, Ehsan Gelsi and your usual residents Sunshine and Scott T. Boogs takes on the 6 hour challenge in the Red Room which looked like a coliseum the last time he did it and let me assure you he tore it up in there. Salute to the Queen....

TWEET TWEET! birdhouse winter @ Q

2008-05-06T12:02:00.012+10:00

Daniel Russo explains the philosophy and mission statement of Birhouse..."Pussy and good times!" end quote.
The Birhouse Crew change the face of Friday nights @ Q bar starting May 23rd.
The Lineup:Ben Cappa/Ben Hall/Andy Murphy/Sean Rault/Nic Jones/Tom E
This is the Winter of our Disco tent!
Stay tuned to the blog for more info soon...

GAME BOY / GAME GIRL [LIVE]

2008-04-23T12:58:00.016+10:00

Thursday May 15 2008

Ok here it is Q Thursday's 4th birthday and our way of saying thanks for your loyal support.
With our all star lineup including John Course, Acid Jacks and Harris Robotis we are proud to present Gameboy Gamegirl performing LIVE. There will be drink giveaways and specials to keep you smiling.

GAMEBOY/GAMEGIRL [LIVE]
HARRIS ROBOTIS, ACID JACKS, JOHN COURSE, JOEL ALPHA, CHINA, CHARDY, LEWIE DAY, BEN PITTARD

This night will be a monster so put it in your diary and rest up for Q Thursday's 4th Birthday!

GAMEBOY/GAMEGIRL's live shows have since developed from ten-minute improv jams to a fully pumpin' club experience. The live scene in Australia soon caught on to the ridiculous phenomenon that is GAMEBOY/GAMEGIRL, quickly booking them to play Parklife, Hot Barbeque Festival, the Big Day Out circuit, Good Vibrations Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. In addition, the group has shared stages with the best of the DJ and dance scene including Muscles, Calvin Harris, Headman and Surkin and many more.

Carl Kennedy

2008-04-16T16:36:00.003+10:00

Carl Kennedy has cut his way across the disco universe from small beginnings in Birmingham (UK). Carl started out at a small club in New York City before moving onto the famous Centro-Fly alongside The Chemical Brothers, Sanchez, Morillo and more. In recent times Kennedy has been smashing his way though Australia which is like a second home to him. He is soon to leave our shores to return to the UK. In the meantime he stills has plenty to offer the Melbourne clubbing fraternity and returns to Q on Saturday May 3^rd. Be there………