Published
Thu, Feb 26, 2004, 08:00
Fusing together the talents and party rocking ability of Roc Raida, the cross over genius that is DJ Craze, old Skool beats of the world acclaimed Beatnuts and drum n’ bass mastery of J Majik, Beat Fest 2004 features some of the biggest names in Hip Hop and Drum ‘n Bass as well as local acts at each show.
The Sydney show looks set to be massive, though intimate shows in the smaller cities are always fun too. This massive tour takes in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra, so check the details for Beat Fest 2004 in your city below. Note that not all artists are performing at all shows.
Brisbane
Date: Thursday 11 March @ GPO (Fortitude Valley)
Artists featured: Dj Craze (with MC Armanni) and Roc Raida
Locals: Robby Balboa, Dj Sheep, Dj Damage, Aniki (Bottom Heavy Crew)
Tickets: early Bird Tickets @ $33+bf from Rockinghorse, Central Station, Butter Beats, Phat Stuff, Sunflower Music (G. Coast)
Doors Open: 9pm.
Canberra
Date: Wednesday 17 March @ Lot 33
Artists featured: Dj Craze and MC Armanni
Locals: TBA
Tickets: $25+bf from Landspeed Records, Impact
Doors Open: 9pm.
Sydney
Date: Thursday 18 March @ Home Nightclub, Darling Park
Artists: Beatnuts, Roc Raida, Dj Craze, J Majik
Locals: Sleeping Monk, Bliss n Eso, Dj Blaze, Nik Toth, Dj Eko + Breakers
The Drum n Bass Arena: Djs Tidwell, Fire, Joose, Murda 1, MC Dtech
Hip Hop Room: Nik Toth, Groovy D (BattleCat Sessions 2SER), Josie Styles
Breaks Room: Mean Jean, Agent 42, Johnny Feelgood
Tickets: $60+bf (EARLY BIRD TIX @ $50+bf) from Ticketek Ph 9266 4800, Select Fish Records Outlets, Central Station Records, Next Level Records, The Record Store, Mooks Castle Hill, Sandlia Records, SoundGarden, MJays, Jolly Rogers, Electric Monkey, Mall Music, Ten Seconds Down
Doors Open: 8PM.
Perth
Date: Friday March 19 @ Metro City
Artists: Beatnuts, Roc Raida, DJ Craze, J Majik
Locals: Systematic Bboys (Live), DJ Finatik, DJ Karisma, Fat Fluid (live), Life Quest(live), Diamond D, MC X-sessiv and MC Rufkut
Tickets: $65+ BF (EARLY BIRD TIX @ $55+ BF) from Mills Records, Central Station, Planet Video, Atlas Clothing, 78's Records, Jumbo Entertainment, Live Clothing Stores. Or book at www.bocsticketing.com.au or Phonecharge 08 9484 1133.
Doors Open: 9pm.
Melbourne
Date: Saturday 20 March @ QBH, 1 Queensbridge St South Bank
Artists: Beatnuts, Roc Raida, Dj Craze, J Majik
Locals:J Red, Maya Jupiter. Hosted by Andrew Montell (Out 4 Fame Mag)
Tickets: $65+bf (EARLY BIRDS TIX @ $55+bf) from Ticketek (132 849), Alley Tunes, CC Records Geelong, Central Station, DMC Records, Gaslight, Mighty Music, and Obese Records
Doors Open: 9pm.
Adelaide
Date: Sunday 21 March @ Heaven
Artists: Beatnuts, Roc Raida & Dj Craze
Locals: Kim Dezen, Reflux