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MOTION NOTION FESTIVAL, Astral Projection, Tipper, Treavor... July 16 17 18, Alberta
THE 5TH MOTION NOTION FESTIVAL
July 16, 17, 18, 2004
Open-air, near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
http://www.motionnotion.com
Please see the website for full details, pictures, music, map, etc.
Motion Notion has grown and matured into one of North America's premier
music festivals. Every summer, open-minded individuals come together to
experience and participate in a unique fusion of electronic music, art, and
camping at a splendid riverside park. You can enjoy relaxing afternoons by
the river with friends, go wild at night, and quite possibly become more in
touch with yourself and the universe by the time it's over.
After the response from last year you have to know this event is going to be
AMAZING! We are trembling in pleasant anticipation!! Just look who's
coming...
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INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
ASTRAL PROJECTION (Israel)
Tip World, Transient, Phonokol, Trust In Trance, Nova Tekk
http://www.astral-projection.com
melodic goa/psy-trance, live pa
The world's biggest psy-trance act!! With intense stage presence, five
platinum selling albums, numerous single releases, and dozens of cd
compilation inclusions Astral Projection holds superstar status along with
fellow trancers Hallucinogen, Infected Mushroom, Juno Reactor, and GMS.
Nobody delivers like these guys! Their unique style is melodic and uplifting
yet still hard driving and deeply detailed- cleverly running the line
between psychedelic, goa, and hard epic trance. Over the years, Astral
Projection has been instrumental to the expansion of the psychedelic-trance
music culture that originated from underground parties on the beaches of
Goa, India and has since encompassed the earth attracting what is probably
the most eclectic and devoted group of followers of all electronic music
genres. The psy-trance community accepts all peaceful people regardless of
race, religion, age, or beliefs. The global goa/psy-trance movement has
become a universal language and artistic platform from which to explore and
search for an understanding of the energy or spirit of which we are all
made.
DAVE TIPPER (UK)
Fuel Records, http://www.liquidinjuredhearing.com
nu-skool breakbeat
A heavy hitter in the realm of breakbeat, Tipper is easily afforded the same
degree of respect as Adam Freeland, Rennie Pilgrem, Hyper, or Icey. His
latest album entitled Holding Pattern is a 5.1 surround-sound bomb that is
the smoothest electro grinder shake-down on the planet. Bridging the gap and
pushing the limits of conventional music stereotypes, he always delivers an
astounding and experimentally-tweaked matrix of warped bass fury!! A must
see!
BLACK SUN EMPIRE (Netherlands)
Driving Insane LP Tour, BSE Recordings, http://www.blacksunempire.com
drum&bass, jungle
Black Sun Empire is a DJ/producer collective formed in 1997 by René Verdult,
Milan Heyboer and his younger brother Micha Heyboer after being influenced
by sounds from the darker drum&bass labels such as No U Turn, Prototype and
Virus. Their songs have been released on DSC14, and other labels, along with
their own BSE Recordings. The big news these days is their brand new
“Driving Insane” album released in March 2004, that is way ahead of its time
gaining excellent praise from many of the scene's biggest critics.
TREAVOR MOONTRIBE (Los Angeles)
http://www.moontribe.org
progressive, techno, psy-trance
If there is one word to describe Treavor as a DJ it is "versatile." While
most DJs are focused on one type of electronica, Treavor is known to make
the barriers between techno, trance, house and breaks seem non-existent
often fusing them into one set. Treavor has helped create over 100
gatherings over the past 8 years as one of the main organizers of Moontribe
and its famous full-moon desert gatherings outside of Los Angeles.
INTERGALACTIC FAERIE FUNK (San Diego)
http://www.galacticfunk.net
deep house- live band
Severe party mayhem! The Faerie Funk freak-show has played Ontario’s Om
Festival for the past six years, headlining the last two, and traveled
extensively, hippie-style, across North America playing as they go. Using a
bass guitar, vocals, keyboards, sequencers, samplers, drum machines, and
effects, they produce dark and groovy, melodic and spacey house weaving a
tapestry of sound which is beautiful yet spooky.
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CANADIAN DJs & LIVE ACTS
HUEY & MAMA MICHE (Vancouver/Victoria)
retropop, breakbeat, rock, house, hiphop, funk
http://www.djhuey.com, Swing Kids, Mother's Cupboard Productions, Boomtown
You will never know whats coming next! DJ Huey beatmatches and overlaps
classic hiphop, rock, and retro with breakbeat while Mama Miche funks it up
with groovin house. Superbly entertaining!
CHRIS ORGANIX (Vancouver)
full-on psytrance
Phantasm Records UK, http://www.organixproductions.com Chris Schmidt is the
man behind Vancouver’s longest running clubnight. Organix Fridays at 23 West
Cordova, Gastown.
PETE WILDE vs KARIZMA
breakbeat, 2-step
Evolve, Potent Recs, Sals on 17th, http://www.soundclick.com/djkarizma
Calgary
VOICE INDUSTRIE'S NEW LIVE PROJECT, AKTIVATE
industrial, ebm, electro-pop styled trance
http://www.voiceindustrie.com
Edmonton
SONS OF AURORA
breaks, progressive, psy
TeknoCollective, http://www.area709.com, http://www.djnokturnal.ca
Calgary
MARK THOMAS
progressive psy
http://www.rhinestonecowboys.com
Calgary
JAMES KATALYST
psychedelic dub
Katalyst Events
Pleasure Planet
VASS & MALFUNKT- LIVE
progressive, trance, psy
Y2K New York, Elektron ESI Sweden
Edmonton
ANX vs HONEEY MUSTARD
techno
Rebelsoundsystem, http://www.honeeymustard.com
Calgary
PLEASURE vs SKOT DUB vs MIXEDSIGNALS
house
http://www.djpleasure.com, http://www.skotdub.com
Calgary, Nelson
TRIP LIGHT FANTASTIC- LIVE
funk & house with drums, synths, didgereedoo, artistic performances
http://www.triplightfantastic.com
Calgary
JINTONIC & WHITESPACE
deep progressive, breaks
http://www.area709.com
Vancouver, Calgary
DIABOLIK
expect anything
Cinema Mondo, BioWare
Edmonton
SOULUS & DERELECT
d&b, house, breaks, hiphop
independent
Edmonton
ALTIUS
progressive trance
independant
Edmonton
CRICKET vs ALEXIE
psy-trance
http://www.area709.com
Calgary
DJ POWDER
house
Utopia
Grande Prairie
XERUF
ambient, chilled house
independent
Calgary
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ALBERTA PROMOTIONAL GROUPS INVOLVED
Katalyst Events is proud to join forces in a collective gathering of the
tribes to showcase each group’s music and vision...
WAYS OF THE WIKKID
Kristoff, Erin Eden, Josh Milton
house, progressive, hard dance
Edmonton, http://www.waysofthewikkid.com, http://www.djkristoff.com
Since the wake of 2003, Waysofthewikkid.com has been on an aggressive climb
towards becoming Canada's premier electronic community. Event after event
their DJ's and producers continue to deliver fundamental, fresh sounds and
performances. They will once again grace us with their group at this year's
Motion Notion Gathering.
SUBTERRANEAN SOUND
Degree, Phatcat, Matt Hatter, Slim Pickins, Dreadnaught, Opus MC, DJ
Shaolin, D Snow
drum&bass, jungle, breaks
Edmonton
Founded in the year 2000, Subterranean Sound set out with a mission to
expose breakbeat culture to the masses abroad. With a tight knit collective
comprised of DJ's, MC's, producers, and promoters they remain the most
constant source for Drum & Bass in Western Canada. Leading the way by
bringing acts such as Dieselboy,Total Science, Goldie, Doc Scott, Craze, AK
1200, Dara and Bad Company to name a few. 2004 marks the third year in a row
for Subterranean Sound at Motion Notion- prepare for the ultimate excursion
into the breakbeat sound.
PK KRU
Broken English, Ekzyl, N-igmatic, Deception
drum&bass, jungle, breaks
Calgary
In the 5 years since its birth the pK Kru has left a trail of creation,
devastation, and amazement with memorable parties too extensive to list.
Known for rocking crowds right back to the stone ages, they have been an
unstoppable force always continuing to strengthen and diversify. Motivated
by art, music, design and a collective vision of just plain having fun, they
have been driven to deliver Alberta the absolute best Jungle events. Expect
sick Jungle beatz alongside fire spinning, live art, and super hot
hula-gurlz!
THE TEKNOCOLLECTIVE
Chris B, Joshua James
techtrance, progressive
Calgary, [email protected][/email]
TheTeknoCollective is community based organization in Calgary started in ‘99
by brothers Arlen and Tyson C in support of all music styles. Their best
known events are Together, Foundation, Solace, and I Love Techno.
SO-CALLED PRODUCTIONS
Optimus Prime, Rancho Deluxe, LP
house, breaks
Edmonton, http://www.socalledproductions.com,
http://[email protected]
So Called Productions have been pushing the underground breakbeat sounds in
Edmonton for some time.Bringing in acts such as The Freestylers, Aphrodite,
and B.L.I.M., while introducing fresh talent to Edmonton, they have built a
solid local
following. You'll hear some of Edmonton's finest bass heavy beats and the
funkier side of house & breaks.
THE LOST TRIBE
Avrum Gold, Brisko Wells
house
Edmonton, http://www.losttribe.ca, CJSR 88.5, http://www.club246.com,
Clubhaus
The lost tribe was formed in 2003 to give music lovers a place to dance to
sacred beats, both inside and out (with the focus being out). “Electronic
Music is more than a sound to us, but the synthesis of interlocking
harmoniesand beat patterns to form music. Sacred sound… for a spiritual
journey.”
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS
Big Daddy, Trapz
house, trance, hard-dance
http://www.phoenixproductions.internetdj.com , [email protected]
Over the last couple years, Phoenix Productions has built a strong
reputation for fun, exciting parties with events such as Resolution,
Bushwhacked 2003, Mark Oliver, and various themed parties.
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VISUALS & ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES
SPACEDUB (Denver, USA)
http://www.spacedub.org
Highly-respected world-class VJs Pixylight & Archetype are driving up from
Colorado for their second Motion Notion. These tech-wizards create engulfing
environments LIVE using realtime footage, time lapse, and recorded images
from the day’s festivities combined with beat-synched psychedelic mayhem-
this time on a 24 foot main screen and smaller screens all around the
dancefloor!
MOON WALKERS
Bali, original uv responsive backdrops
CINEMA MONDO
Edmonton, Chill-out room experts
ELECTRIC ZOOM
Calgary’s best-known party visuals group
RISE SUN CITY
Calgary, Fire-dances, http://www.risesuncity.com
MANDALA MADNESS
Calgary, Live huge art creation
CHRIS MURDOCH
Calgary, Multiple artistic performances
OTHERS TBA
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OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Multiple stages and a Shanti Shack
Workshops (yoga, poi dance, dj tricks…)
Riverside camping
Amazing decor, fire-dances and artistic performances
Professional sound-systems by pK
Playground, swing-set, quiet areas and times
Stargazing (Saturday is a new moon!)
Bonfires, body painting
Many high-quality food, drink, and clothing vendors
Excellent vegetarian food available
Medical and security personnel
Great people!
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LOCATION
RANGETON PARK. One hour drive West of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on the
Pembina River between Evansburg and Mayerthorpe. The same site as last
summer. See attached map.
Directions from Edmonton
From Edmonton, go West on highway 16 for 90km to Evansburg, Right (North) on
RR 75A which turns into RR 75, Left (West) on 550 (T intersection), Right
(North) on 80, and Right (East) on 554 to the end. Road signs will be
posted.
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RULES
Motion Notion is a great place to make friends, feel free, and let loose
expressing yourself but please be careful and keep a watchful eye out for
anyone in need or anyone doing wrong. We are able to continue doing this
festival because of responsible people. Let's keep our community safe and
happy. Walk softly, dance hard!
WHATS ALLOWED?
All ages
Re-entry
Pets (dogs must be leashed and you clean-up!)
Campfires
Motor-homes and tents
Non-amplified musical instruments
Alcohol at your campsite (NO GLASS!!)
WHATS NOT ALLOWED?
Glass containers
Independent sound-systems
Fireworks
Tree cutting
Weapons
Drugs
Fighting
Littering
Joyriding
Wristbands supplied at gate must be worn at all times
Cell-phones usually only work from the top of the hill
You are at your own risk- BE CAREFUL! The nearest hospital is in Mayerthorpe
30km away.]
The organizers accept absolutely NO responsiblity for any loss, damage, or
injury.
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WHAT TO BRING
This is an outdoor event! You must come prepared to be outside in all
temperatures and weather conditions.
There are plenty of nice food and drink vendors, please support them. For
alcohol, you can bring your own.
Bring this: Entry ticket, cash, several sets of warm clothing and shoes,
blanket, swimwear, towel, rainwear, costumes, sunblock, sunglasses, medical
kit, umbrella, camping equipment, shade/rain structure, water, insect
repellant, fire extinguisher, flashlight, earplugs, lawn chairs, creative
items, walkie-talkies, games, musical instruments, spare car keys, jumper
cables, tire pump, toilet paper, garbage bags, something to share.
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TICKETS
Tickets are available NOW through Ticketmaster and the Katalyst office. They
will be in stores by the end of March.
FULL FESTIVAL PASS (5pm Friday to 5pm Sunday)
Purchases before July $60
During July $70
At gate $80
1 DAY PASS (entry after 12-noon Saturday)
Advance purchase $50
At gate $60
DISCOUNT TICKETS- available until June 1
Save $10 per ticket and the service fees by buying in quantity of 10 or
more! This offer is not available at ticket outlets.
Full festival $50
1 day pass $40
Mail a certified check or money order before June 1 to the Katalyst Office:
Katalyst Corporation
305 4625 Varsity Drive NW
Calgary, AB, Canada
T3A 0Z9.
Include a stamped and addressed return envelope for the tickets to be mailed
to you.
Children under 12 are $15 at the gate and must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. We are not baby sitters!
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TICKET OUTLETS
WORLD WIDE
http://www.ticketmaster.ca (780) 451-8000, (403) 777-0000, and outlets
EDMONTON
Foosh 10554 82 Ave (780) 491-4980
Underground Clothing in West Edm Mall 8770 170 St (780) 484-3924
Listen Records 10649 124 St (780) 732-1132
Blackbyrd Myoozik 10442 82 Ave (780) 439-1273
CALGARY
Underground Clothing (Market Mall, Sunridge, TD, Chinook)
Grass Roots 112 10 St NW (403) 270-2193
Giant 45 1403 11 St SW (403) 244-5845
Phonics 329 17 Ave SW (403) 229-2836
EDSON
Horizon Audio 5026 2 Ave (780) 723-5557
WHITECOURT
Evergreen Sports 4912 50 Ave (780) 778-5956
BANFF
Slippy Tix (403) 760-8784
CANMORE
Substance 743 Railway Ave (403) 678-6585
NELSON
Zoom CDs 449 Baker St (250) 354-4058
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MORE INFO
http://www.motionnotion.com
24 hr infoline (403) 230-6060
Want to volunteer, run a booth, do a workshop, or contact us?
[email][email protected]
Office (403) 274-5978
www.motionnotion.comTHE 5TH MOTION NOTION FESTIVAL
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This will be the party of the year! 
I'm looking forward to heading down from Van for this one!
