Starting fresh with Ahead Music

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    Tue, May 4, 2004, 10:18
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  • Over recent years, dance music has taken on a considerable shift towards new and better things with new labels forming and partnerships being made. This year, Gatecrasher lost their long-time promoter and DJ Scott Bond, who along with new partner in crime, Andy Gallagher, were responsible for one of the most successful dance music compilations under the Gatecrasher name which include the Red, Black, Wet, Discotech and Global Soundsystem series that have collectively sold over 750,000 copies. Andy Gallagher, ex Fantazia promoter and long time friend of Scott, is another story of success throughout the early years of dance music. Andy was responsible for the marketing of Fantazia's House Collection series on Sony Music's Incredible label as well as making a name for himself on the DJ circuit. With two very experienced guys joining up to make something new and exciting, the future is looking considerably bright. Ahead Music will be the outlet of the duo's musical tastes and it will also spawn a monthly party that will travel the UK. On May 3, Scott Bond's first 2 CD mix compilation under the Ahead name will hit stores while the first Ahead party will feature on May 29 at Adelphi in Sheffield.
    Ahead Event Hybrid (live), Yahel, Scott Bond, James Holden, Solar Stone, Matt Cantor and the new Ahead resident Ben Lost
    Judging by the lineup, these parties should be alot of fun with top quality DJs and live acts booked for each month. Keep your eyes out in coming months for the locations of the other parties.
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