artists

• Where: Argonaughty boat
• When: Sunday 04.07. at 14:00-18:00
• Where: Barbarella’s Discotheque
• When: Thursday 01.07. at 23:00-04:00

Tristan da Cunha , a name synonymous with the legendary Backtobasics parties and the U.k's pioneering electronic label 2020vision recordings, has been playing and providing a wide selection of the hottest underground music for 10 strong years. By the time he was 21 he had been given the honour of a residency at Basics, An A&R managers position at 2020vision , co founder of one of the most exciting record shops in the North of England and living a dream. Now, 10 crazy years on he continues to play alongside the biggest names in dance music and gain respect wherever he graces the decks and showcases his musical agility. His musical style is determined by the time and the place and draws influence from across the globe, seeing himself as a 'musical chameleon', taking pride in fitting the right music with the right place & people to create those special moments. Having his apprenticeship and basic training on such holy ground as backtobasics has meant crafting his skills to perfectly set the tone and get the party warmed up, to bringing them to the boil and letting some steam off. His unique style has seen him nominated as a Pioneer Breakthrough Dj ,keeping him in demand and appearing at only the most upfront clubs and events such as Electric Chair in Manchester, Manumission, Pacha & Space in Ibiza ,LoveParade, Berlin, T-bar & Mulletover , London, Snow Bombing Festival in Austria and the sublime Garden Festivals & Boat parties in Croatia to name just a few. Also making regular appearances at rave meccas such as Fabric, Below in Birmingham and the infamous Panorama Bar in Berlin. His passion, knowledge & skills have gained him respect from dj's and producer's across the board.With an increasing busy dj schedule and a love for a good party you can guarantee he's in it for the long haul, always getting fully involved and 'under the skin' of everywhere his adventures take him to. His dedication to uncovering and supporting new talent in his A&R position at 2020 & Redux has meant he's been instrumental in bringing some of the finest underground house, techno & disco music to Dj's & dance floors across the world and continues to leave no sonic stone unturned, always searching for the newest bombs or forgotten gems. Although an avid record collector and music junkie he has been working closely with award winning company Tonium who have developed the Pacemaker. The world's first hand held portable dj device and must have gadget. Pioneering this new technology has seen him travelling round the U.S.A and Europe,showcasing the new realms of D.J and music technology,taking the party wherever him and his trusty Pacemaker go.

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