Two London festivals focusing on electronic music were born in 2005. One, London Calling, hugely disappointed with un-interesting panels, safe musical options and as a result poor crowds. The other, Encompass, went about it the right way. Combining an array of London venues, showcasing the sounds of exciting, envelope pushing artists and holding intelligent industry panels with thought provoking discussion topics. Encompass has the far brighter future of the two.
After the launch last week with James Holden At The Controls, Encompass 2006 (Thursday May 11, Friday May 12, Saturday May 13) have mapped out their first line-up and its already looking like covering a wide breadth of East London venues and interesting sounds. Encompass' Jon Terry tells us they are focussing on the strengths of their 2005 debut:
“We’re focussing on the Festival and the Workshop as the two best elements of our first year. In addition, we are expanding the partner event programme: promoters interested in participating should visit the website to find out more and we are also looking for unsigned acts to play support slots at each label showcase, so send demos in now.”
Across the 4 days, artists like Crazy Girl (Live), Mark Rae, Spektrum (Live), DJ Vadim, Eclectic Method (Live), Padded Cell (Live), Silicone Soul, Vector Lovers live, James Holden and a host of others will light up venues like Cargo, 93 Feet East, Herbal, the Rhythm Factory and Ministry Of Sound.
Current confrimed venues and line-ups are as follows;
11 May 2006
NON STOP: Spektrum LIVE, Man Like Me LIVE, Early Man featuring MC Kombo,True Stories, Caspa Codina, + Nonstop djs.
(Cargo)
TUMMY TOUCH: Sargasso Trio live, Zook live, Crazy Girl live, Tim Love Lee Soundsystem
(93 Feet East: Main Hall + Bar)
LOOSE CHANGE: DJ Vadim, Mark Rae, Saffrolla, Catskills
(Herbal)
WARP: Jimmy Edgar LIVE, B12 LIVE, Milanese LIVE, Warp DJs.
(The Rhythm Factory, 16-18 Whitechapel Rd)
12 May 2006
CHANNEL ZERO: Eclectic Method LIVE AV, Addictive TV LIVE AV, Milke live,SoxaN,Girl Zero & Kid Fiesta, Dan Berkson
(Cargo)
FACTOR CITY: Undo and Vicknoise live, Undo DJ.
(Sosho)
TIRK: Fujiya and Miyaji LIVE, Simon Haggis, Sean P, Tirk Residents iLLeKtroNiK: Betti Forde, Billie Ray Martin, SDJ
(93 Feet East: Main Hall + Bar)
INNERVISION: Henrik Schwarz live, Dixon, Amé
(54 Commercial St)
13 May 2006
COMPOST: Eddy Meets Yanna live, Michael Reinboth, Beanfield DJ, Eddy, Ross Allen
(Cargo)
SAMURAI.FM/GHOSTLY: Portable, Brian Aneurism
DC RECORDINGS: Kelpe live, Padded Cell live, Depth Charge
(Herbal)
TYKE: Virus Syndicate, Jammer aka Murkle Man, The Plastician and Skepta (formerly Plasticman) Slew Dem Mafia, Distance, Downshifter, Skream, Hatcha, VexedE
(The Rhythm Factory, 16-18 Whitechapel Rd)
SOMA: Silicone Soul, Vector Lovers live, Repeat Repeat, Envoy,
LEFTROOM: Matt Tolfrey, Inxec LIVE, Marc Ashken, Ed Davenport, Jay Killa
(93 Feet East: Main Hall + Bar)
BORDER COMMUNITY: James Holden, The MFA live, Petter live, Lazy Fat People
(54 Commercial St)
The daytime Workshop will again be a key component of Encompass 2006 throughout the day. Expect industry panels, consumer talks, a demo jury and a Q&A with key industry players. Full info and tickets at the Encompass site.
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