Tom Baker - UK Techno

From early influences in the acid house explosion of ‘88 through to the thunderous underground house and techno of the post-millennium, Tom Baker has constantly maintained a forward thinking yet floor-orientated musical vision. "I’ve got a pretty short attention span and get bored of records quickly so I’m always on the hunt for fresh and emerging sounds and ideas"
Initial club bookings in ‘91 led to his first monthly residency at London's Coliseum. Soon after, he was offered guest spots in the legendary main rooms of The Ministry of Sound and Bagleys film studios. In 1995 his ascent was confirmed as he received the winning entry in Mixmag magazine's nationwide DJ competition.
A bi-monthly residency in Holland in ‘99 opened the door to the global network of the underground house and techno scene, sending him on numerous missions overseas to entertain crowds from North and South America, Asia, and just about every European Country from Bulgaria to Germany to Ibiza to Hungary.
In between tours, Toms recently played at Fabric, Turnmills, and The Sanctuary in the UK, and his studio work has been signed up by the likes of Terry Francis (for his Wiggle imprint) and Asad Rizvi (for Wrong Recordings).
Tom’s ability to adapt and cross boundaries is highlighted by the variety of luminaries he’s shared gigs with, for example; Kenny Hawkes, Dave Angel, X-Press II, Robert Owens, Mark Broom and Rob Mello to name a few. Never one to be stereotyped Tom's equally comfortable playing slamming 3-deck techno, through to relaxed, quirky, underground house. But it’s his pumping tech house sets that have won him the most fans. Playing to the party with rapturous effect whilst equally striking into the hearts of the chin-strokers.
Tom can be found live on the radio waves, on the Open House Radio show, www.pulseradio.net Wednesdays, 9-11pm GMT with Natalie C and various international house and techno guests.

D:Fuse-Trance/Progressive

D:FUSE broke onto the Texas club scene ten years ago performing industrial music under the name Culture Industry. Influenced by bands like The Fixx, The Chameleons, U2, Ministry, and Depeche Mode, the young D:FUSE soon turned his energies to full-time DJing, spinning progressive music.

As his DJ reputation grew, D:FUSE began spinning all over the USA, Canada and Mexico. His first mix CD, "Psychotrance 2000,"was released in September 1999, was followed up with "Psychotrance 2001," and then "Progressive Mix Volume One," When D:FUSE's skills came to the attention of Paul Oakenfold, Oakenfold was so impressed that he offered D:FUSE the opening DJ slot on two North American Perfecto tours. This gave D:FUSE the opportunity to expand his horizons and establish his name with huge audiences. According to Oakenfold: "D:FUSE represents what I admire most. He's worked hard for what he's achieved, He's a fantastic DJ and artist, he has a creative mind and he understands the whole vibe."
A double CD mix compilation for Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Presents series, "People" was released in February 2002 and immediately entered the CMJ Chart at number 9.
Working with a number of notable producers, D:FUSE has managed to keep his style fresh. Under the moniker of Expansion with writer/producer Shane Howard, D:FUSE caught the attention of many world class DJs, with "Feel" featured on Dave Seaman's "Global Underground - Buenos Aires" compilation and "Perspectives" licensed to Paul van Dyk's label, Vandit.

There will be mass amounts of decorations plus prizes for dancers and best costumes!!

Also Featuring :
UFO - German Electro-Tech
Gabe Reality - Progressive
Sisk - Electro Breaks
Nathan Zahn - Funky Tech and House
Pixil - Hard NRG

And in the Battle Room :

Polly vs The Smooths - Breaks
Coda vs Ryan G - Garage
Mawj vs Miz Damaj - Electro/Tech
Alucard vs Freaky Alien - Trance
Phaxis vs Rayne - Live Acid Tech with Guitar
Phaze M vs Disco Kitty - Tech house

Tickets available at Frenzee, The Crypt, Urban Bakery, Nyce Records, Kustom Kulture
First 100 @ $20, Next 300 @ $25, the rest in advance @ $30, and Door price is $35 so get your tickets early!!

www.symptomtech.com

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