Faithless producer Rollo has been put in charge of composing the new theme for this years World Cup and will be heard on the BCC in England from May 31st.
Rollo says it will be a 'basic' track featuring snippets of commentary from a match played in Munich last year where England defeated Germany 5-1.

Fresh from his success with his first single which reached Number 1 in the U.S Billboard dance chart, Ben Shaw’s 2nd release from fire is this progressive cut featuring vocals from the late Tony Jackson of 80's duo London Beat.

Celebrate is available on 12” only featuring vocal and dub mixes that are picking up plays from Stretch & Vern and Paul Hillyer alongside the slow-burning original. Released Monday the 22nd of April.

Listen to the tracks on openfire.co.uk

Kasey Taylor, who along with Anthony Pappa, Infusion, Phil K and others are globe trotting these days expressing themselves as fine aussie talent has returned from Bedrock, where he played alongside John Digweed. To celebrate his return Republic @ Room 680 in Melbourne will be hosting a 'Kasey Taylor returns' night this saturday evening. With his box full of new records and tasty CDR's this is one performance not to be missed.

Next Thursday, April 25. Those in Adelaide receive an exclusive show with the Warp Brothers (Germany) playing a two hour set including their massive singles ‘Phatt Bass’, ‘We Will Survive’ & ‘Blast the Speakers’. Taking place at Heaven with entry just $10.

The crew at Delirium in Perth, understand that it is a busy few months on the upcoming gig front and so have decided to offer discounted multi-gig ticket prices. The offers are listed below:

Special Ticket Offers :
Lamb :
There are a very limited number of specially priced student discount tickets available for $45 from UWA and Murdoch Guild
Trance Addix Pax :
For a very short time only there is a very limited number of 'Trance Addix Pax' available (100 only) from Central Station, Live City Store and Planet Video for $90 + bf that contain 1 ticket to Gatecrasher Digital Experience on Friday May 3; 1 ticket to One Perfect day featuring Paul van Dyk on Thursday May 9 and 1 ticket to Sonik on Sunday June 2.
Gatecrasher Digital Experience :
There are a very limited number of specially priced student discount tickets available for $40 from UWA and Murdoch Guild
One Perfect Day feat. Paul van Dyk :
There are a very limited number of specially priced student discount tickets available for $20 from UWA and Murdoch Guild
Tekno Double Pax :
For a very short time only there is a very limited number of 'Tekno Double Pax' available (100 only) from Central Station and Planet Video for $50 + bf that contain 1 ticket to Plastik feat. Ade Fenton and Simon Coyle on Saturday May 18 and 1 ticket to Sonik on Sunday June 2.
Sonik :
There are a very limited number of specially priced student discount tickets available for $40 from UWA and Murdoch Guild
Breakbeat Addix Pax :
Limited edition 4 packs available only from Central Station and Planet Video for $90 + bf that contain 1 ticket to Ray Keith on Saturday May 11; 1 ticket to Craze and Clarkee on Friday May 17th; 1 ticket to SONIK feat. Doc Scott/Meat Katie/Touche on Sunday June 2; and 1 ticket to Bass Session feat. LTJ Bukem/MC Conrad on Saturday June 29.
DnB Double Pax :
For a very short time only there is a very limited number of 'DnB Double Pax' available (100 only) from Central Station and Planet Video for $55 + bf that contain 1 ticket to SONIK feat. Doc Scott/Meat Katie/Touche on Sunday June 2; and 1 ticket to Bass Session feat. LTJ Bukem/MC Conrad on Saturday June 29.

RA has a handful of top class international and local columnist on board two of them have updated their columns in the past couple of hours. These are...

Mark Dynamix has updated his column as well as his latest top 10 progressive house tracks. This month's edition of tech:LOGIC goes in depth about the huge number of records that have been catching the eye of Mark. He talks about the latest releases from a range of top class labels, these include: Superstition, Mute Records, and Pounding Grooves to name but a few.
Columns : Mark Dynamix's tech:LOGIC

Rowan Blades is the second of our RA columnist to update his column over the past day. He's been busy with gig's across the globe of late and talks about a lot of upcoming names from across the world. Rowan mentions Infusion, GT, Hernan Cattaneo, JP Oliver and a couple of others in regards to international producers and DJs that are really pushing to do some impressive and unique work and continues on to talk about some other big names and others that deserver recognition including that of Sander Kleinenberg. It's a great read and you can check it out below...
Columns : Rowan Blades - April 2002

As parties throughout Australia this Anzac Eve are planned, and we all get excited to let loose mid-week, Canberra also has a class international playing that night. Sunkissed records head honcho Bill Hamel who as a production genius has had his tunes hammered out by the likes of Digweed, Sasha, Warren and Seaman. Whilst as a DJ, bookings throughout Europe and the US continue to rise for this very talented musician. His recent ‘Balance 003’ mix is a joy to listen to and those in our nations Capital on April 24 should not miss this one.

Taking place at the newly refurbished FM Nightclub, tickets are only $15 and local DJ's supporting include Chris Fraser, Nash T, Milkbar Nick and Ryan Papa.

Dave Seaman who had the recent pleasure of mixing the latest Global Underground album is playing @ HOME in Sydney this Saturday before he heads to Melbourne for the worldwide Global Underground CD launch. RA is giving you the chance to win a double pass to this event, just hit the link below.

Resident Advisor is proud to report the new residencies of two of our recent Future Headliners - Jilbert and Langdon Cook, at Sydney's Gas nightclub. Starting this week the guys will be rocking the back room with their own special brands of 'ouse music. Gas has recently been through a number of changes, the most noticable of which has been in the line-up, and we recommend you get on down to check it out. Especially the Future Headliners, who as we predicted months ago, are going places at a speed of full steam ahead! Congratulations to Jilbert and Langdon!

Appearing at the Rhythm Room next week will be San Francisco house legend, DJ Garth. Known for class CD’s such as Nite:Life 07 and San Francisco Sessions III Garth brings his “ uniquely tribal infused deep house sound” to the Rhythm Room on Friday April 26. Local support in the form of Kosta Ellis with residents Junior B, Jack McCord and Damien Goundrie plus live percussion Aldo Bongo v Bongo Babs.