NICEUP.ORG.NZ & NEWTOWN SOUND IN ASSOCIATION WITH RADIO ACTIVE & BASE FM PRESENT
MUNGO’S HI FI (SCOTLAND) & EARL GATESHEAD (TROJAN, UK)
FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY – KHUJA LOUNGE, AUCKLAND
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY – BODEGA, WELLINGTON
NiceUp and Newtown Sound are kicking off 2010 with two of the biggest reggae dubstep nights to hit Aotearoa when Mungo’s Hi Fi, straight outta Scotland, and DJ Earl Gateshead, from UK’s legendary Trojan Records, reach our shores this February.
Since forming in 2000, Mungo’s Hi Fi have been one of the most progressive forces in international reggae, unleashing a myriad of highly sought-after releases on their Scotch Bonnet label while playing countless sell-out gigs throughout the UK and Europe.
Drawing from a rich heritage of Jamaican soundsystem culture, Mungo’s produce a bass-heavy sound with a distinctively quirky twist that has garnered them a cult following across the world and earned them high praise from the likes of BBC DJ Mary-Anne Hobbes, UK soundsystem legend Jah Shaka and the late great John Peel.
The lads from Glasgow have collaborated with some of the biggest names in both old-school and new-school reggae including Sugar Minott, Sister Nancy, Ranking Joe, Kenny Knots, Earl 16, Top Cat, Brother Culture and Warrior Queen.
What’s more, Mungo’s Hi Fi are equally at home in the world of dubstep, with releases from their second label Scrub a Dub on high-rotation with some of the scene’s most influential DJs.
Joining them is Earl Gateshead, selector and leader of Trojan Soundsystem, the official sound of Trojan Records UK. Earl began his DJ career in 1979 when he played reggae records between punk bands in Brixton. He later built his own soundsystem and installed it at the famous Dive Bar in Soho, establishing a respected reputation throughout London and also becoming resident DJ at Blue Note and later Fabric.
After completing a 20-year residency at The Dive Bar, Earl began to organise and perform at a series of events called Reggae Nights that received worldwide attention. He has toured Europe and Australasia with Big Youth, Dr Alimantado and Cutty Ranks among others.
He currently runs a monthly event in London called Rootikal alongside his co-resident and long-time friend David Rodigan and tours the globe playing records from the extensive Trojan catalogue, spreading the original message from Jamaica’s golden era of reggae music.
Don’t miss what are set to be two of Aotearoa’s hottest reggae and dubstep events in 2010. Tickets $20 on the door.
Friday 12 February @ Khuja Lounge, AUCKLAND – with Dapht One (Beats People Movement), Oogun (Drunk Elephant), Art Official (Newtown Sound) & Naram
Saturday 13 February @ Bodega, WELLINGTON – with Art Official (Newtown Sound), Thief (Strictly 138), Manray (Vital Sounds), MC Ras Stone & Naram – powered by Vital Sounds Hi Fi
Big Up:
Radio Active, Base FM & Khuja Lounge
