Hey guys, I get this weekly information e-mail from Dance Star called DanceStar Global Report where they talk about different dance-related news and happenings from all around the world. In any case, I figured I'll pass on this little info that may be relevant to someone...

"DanceStar is launching a weekly DJ mix show on Sirius Satellite Radio. The show is titled DanceStar Global Mix and will feature exclusive sets from the world's biggest DJs. Geronimo, director of programming for Sirius, states: "We are truly excited to bring the DanceStar Global Mix to Sirius. DanceStar will bring an amazing amount of crediblity and world class talent to Sirius Six Two Remix." The show airs nationwide on February 7 from 9-10pm EST."

"DanceStar have announced a major global radio distribution deal with Westwood One - the largest radio distribution company in America. The deal, excluding satellite, means that live broadcasts from the show and promotional packages featuring DanceStar nominated artists will be offered to over 1,000 radio stations across the US and internationally. DanceStar CEO Andy Ruffell said: "Dance music radio is rare in the US and we are really pushing our new relationship with Westwood One to change that." "

"Ultra 2004 Music Festival have confirmed The Chemical Brothers, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Erick Morillo, Way Out West live, Pete Tong and Josh Wink for their sixth Miami event. The show takes place on Saturday March 6 at Bayfront Park, Miami." -- Now that sounds like a party!!!

"The World Of DJs and The Turntable Culture is a new book by Todd Souvignier on the history of DJ culture. Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, the book includes interviews with Armand Van Helden and DJ Qbert."

"Mach 1 Custom DJ Booths is a new company launched by Paul Oakenfold's production manager Stephen Gagnon, along with Jordan Henrion (Oakenfold's touring sound engineer). The company custom make DJ booths to fit personal requirements, and can be transported anywhere in the world. Contact: [email protected]."

"Pete Tong has become the first person to present a TV programme exclusively for mobile phones. Pete Tong's FastTrax is a weekly music show that can be downloaded by customers of the 3 handset - the first phone on the 3G (third generation) network. The show is created by Slice, Profero and Ben Turner's Graphite Media company. Meanwhile, Tong DJs at an exclusive Cartier party at London's Aura on Jan 27." -- NOW THAT'S AWESOME!!!

"Global Underground's 'GU026' release is created by U.N.K.L.E. star James Lavelle, and is themed in Romania. The CD is out March 9."


Hope this was relevant to at least some of you I found some of this info quite interesting and decided to pass it over to you ENJOY!

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