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Nectar: House Music Party at The Train Lodge
Get down to the lighter side of house and techno at an all-new slammin’ summer series
Hummingbirds. House music. The connection seems vague – even cryptic. What does one of the world’s smallest birds have in common with deep, rolling bass lines and complex layered build-ups? The short answer: pollination.
Or at least that’s exactly what the brand new Nectar project, an experimental party series launched by some of the foremost engineers of the Mother City’s electronic music scene, is looking to accomplish.
With the first jol migrating into The Train Lodge just before sunset on Saturday, 3 January 2015, the organisers hope to pollinate party lovers with a fresh love for the lighter, more uplifting side of house and techno.
Think more melodic, more emotive expressions: the kind of ‘hypnotic but rich, organic but smooth’ sound structures that work with the spirit of blissful sunrise sets and euphoric sundowner sessions.
Leading the charge will be international headliner and Berlin-based producer Till von Sein, a man who’s been in the biz for over a decade. Though his tunes play on the warm, soulful side of house, don’t expect him to vacate the DJ box without smashing some grooves and funk in the mix and getting the dance floor pumping with classic 909 and 808 drum machines.
Local hotshots Floyd Lavine, Lady M, Diggin4Dodge and more will otherwise dominate the airwaves, and thanks to a Funktion One sound system, party-goers can buckle up, sit back and enjoy the top-class sonic journey.
Drinks and food will be on sale on site, and as there’s a pool, don’t forget your costume!
THREE AWESOME ELEMENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT THE 2015 NECTAR PARTY
- A killer sundowner set. After all, all the pieces of the puzzle are there. Pool – check. Sick tunes – check. Hip dance floor – check. Booze – check!
- A new concept. This project’s hot and fresh out the kitchen, and this is your chance to get involved before its more mainstream than a Mariah Carey Christmas tune. Come see what’s cracking.
- A touch of intimacy. Ticket sales are being limited to 350 to keep things small, but not too small. So they’ll be a kiff balance between that big room anonymity and that closed-in couch session vibe.
LINE-UP FOR THE 2015 NECTAR PARTY AT THE TRAIN LODGE IN CAPE TOWN
- Till von Sein (Germany)
- Karmi
- Floyd Lavine
- Lady M
- Diggin4Dodge
- Jimmy Chronic
- Nick Lumb
- Rob Toca
TICKETS FOR THE 2015 NECTAR PARTY AT THE TRAIN LODGE IN CAPE TOWN
Tickets for the Nectar party are available via ResidentAdvisor.net or at the door on the day (if they are not sold out). There are a set amount of early bird passes available online for R60p/p (excludes R7.50 booking fee), and otherwise, general passes purchased online cost R150p/p.
Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door for between R150p/p and R200p/p.
The party starts at 6pm and runts until late.
Do note: no under-21s allowed.
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