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Coming from Canada eh!

G'day mates, lol, I love it

I'm living in Vancouver, Canada right now, and I used to live in Whistler for years, which I'm sure most aussies know where that is. But I'm in the process of getting my work visa for Aussieland and I'm really interested in playing in the clubs and parties down there!

So I was wondering if anyone here can help point me in the right direction as to who I might want to contact about sending my demos in and getting some regular gigs while I'm down there. I've worked for many production companies throughout Canada but really want to get involved while I'm there. Ideally, I'd love to get sponsored somehow

I think I'll be spending a majority of my time in Sydney, as that's where most of my friends hail from, but I heard the party scene in Melbourne is where the good shit is at. I'll be spending lots of time in Brisbane as well.

So again, hoping to get in touch with some peeps down there ahead of time so I know what I'm getting myself into. In the meantime, feel free to click my sig and have a listen to some mixes I put up on a weekly basis

Can't friggin' wait to get there!!!!

Hey hey,

Melb is better than Sydney, just run in, grab your opera house and mirror vest photos, then come down this way. Shoot me a PM when you get here and we can catch up for a beer, I'm from Toronto originally but have been here nearly four years, came here to study and, well, am still here.

as far as gigs go, i'd venture to say that unless you're grandmaster flash, you're going to need more than a demo CD to get a gig no matter how good it is - there are heaps of really talented local DJs here who's been doing it for a while, so if you'd like to 'break in' you'll either want to have some original productions under your belt, or will need to spend a bit of time getting into one or more of the local crew - which isn't too hard. they'll all make fun of your accent and ask if you're american repeatedly and stuff, but you get used to it.

PM luke.sykes for Trancetribe events in Sydney

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Originally posted by Nyquist_Theorem Hey hey, Melb is better than Sydney, just run in, grab your opera house and mirror vest photos, then come down this way.

the mirror vest is sydneys largest tourist attraction

the australian club/rave scene is definately alot harder to break into than the canadian. i know that from experience.

im originally from adelaide. its pretty much the same around the country. as previously said there are ALOT of tallented locals who are well fixed in their positions. Theres so many good djs that struggle to get a play. it sux but every man and his dog wants to be a dj.

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Originally posted by Nyquist_Theorem I'm from Toronto originally but have been here nearly four years, came here to study and, well, am still here.

I'm afraid that will happen to me

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Originally posted by Nyquist_Theorem as far as gigs go, i'd venture to say that unless you're grandmaster flash, you're going to need more than a demo CD to get a gig no matter how good it is - there are heaps of really talented local DJs here who's been doing it for a while, so if you'd like to 'break in' you'll either want to have some original productions under your belt, or will need to spend a bit of time getting into one or more of the local crew - which isn't too hard.

and yeah, I've thrown my own parties out here, trying to break myself in, it worked, but I had to move, so now it's back to suqare one it seems, but the experience IS under my belt

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Originally posted by tathi PM luke.sykes for Trancetribe events in Sydney

cheers

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Originally posted by TCB Theres so many good djs that struggle to get a play. it sux but every man and his dog wants to be a dj.

I hear ya, but I'm no wannabe

I am unsure how your title of "digital pimp" will go down

i aint no wannabe either i know i can play. unfortunately it often doesnt come down to how good your are. there are some awesome dj's out there that deserve to be at the top and some shocking djs in australia who are at the top. its just who you know. like what was previously said, you just have to put in some hard work and get to know the locals.

good luck i say. i seem to be doing ok here in canada hope you have the same luck.

stay in canada please

Cool man, I'm sure you will have a great time in Australia.

My Aunty & Uncle live in Emerald (Whistler) btw What part of Whistler were you from?

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Originally posted by rez stay in canada please

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Oiginally posted by A.J. My Aunty & Uncle live in Emerald (Whistler) btw What part of Whistler were you from?

I lived and worked at many, many different places in Whistler. Emerald Estates is a vey nice area, just a little far from the ski hills, yes, 20 minutes is far if you live there, lol.
Spent most of my time in staff housing though, I worked for them so I got real cheap rent, which is ideal there.

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Originally posted by charlee I am unsure how your title of "digital pimp" will go down

you either love it or hate it, it's from The Matrix

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Originally posted by TCB good luck i say. i seem to be doing ok here in canada hope you have the same luck.

wtg! hit Vancouver up in the near future and we'll party and have a mix together

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you either love it or hate it, it's from The Matrix

You learn something new every day!

*goes and watches all Matrix movies with tail between legs*

There are so many more better quotes from the Matrix and you chose that one.

where is whistler? i've got relos in canada but i cant remember where hehe.

i went as neo from the matrix to my uni ball a week ago dave haha ill send u a pic
(i couldn't find a darth vader costume up to my nerdy standards)

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Originally posted by Philby i went as neo from the matrix to my uni ball a week ago dave haha ill send u a pic (i couldn't find a darth vader costume up to my nerdy standards)

nah, post it phil! we should celebrate our inner nerd whenever we can i find it much easier to go as anakin than vader. that mask is a pain when i had long hair i could even tie myself a lil padawan braid

hahahaha ok hang on

haha, awesome work phil!! (tho try and wear those sunnies straight, yeah?)

go philby did you do any matrix style dance moves

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Originally posted by Teflon_Teapot go philby did you do any matrix style dance moves

haha yes of course i did, i got a friend to take photos
it was requested of me the whole night

You are the ONE, philby. Great costume mangz.

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Originally posted by DaveBegic There are so many more better quotes from the Matrix and you chose that one.

because no one else has heard of that name, hence charlee's response


Whistler is about 1-1.5 hours north of Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. And that's a great costume Philby

Whistler is absolutley BEAUTIFUL!! Reminds me of a European village.

loved skiing there. free accomodation at the delta whistler and free lift passes. woot.

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Originally posted by AnitA Whistler is absolutley BEAUTIFUL!! Reminds me of a European village.

yeah, you spend enough time there, you just wanna get the fuck out

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Originally posted by TCB loved skiing there. free accomodation at the delta whistler and free lift passes. woot.

Always tryin to find a way to scam the system eh?

a friend of the family worked there and her boyfriend is a ski instructor. all so perfect for us.

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