Dominated and mutilated AKA Dominator 2016 report

Hi all!

Just back from Netherlands and from Dominator, the annual ritual of slaughter. And at least it is slaughter to one's feet for sure. Here is my report of the event.

First up, somehow get to Eindhoven. It is always nice to try to get to someplace in a foreign country where the announcements are only in foreign language. If you are going from Amsterdam, you have to change train in Utrecht. Other option is to take party bus, which is really handy, or goto Eindhoven and book a hotel there, like I did. That was indeed a good option.

Next choice is do you take touringcar or shuttlebus. I took the latter, since it was cheaper. It was quite easy to find the stop, since there are signs to it, but never found any information whrere it left. Luckily I found the info on event page and fellow travellers told me where to go. Warning at this point, when you goto Dominator, shuttlebus leaves you in the middle of nowhere and you gotta walk from there to the site. That took about 30 mins. Luckily when I left, shuttle bus stop had moved next to the site. Yay! I couldn't have make it to the original stop...

I managed to get in really fast and the locker system is awesome! You got a pin code and locker number, no key which could be lost easily. This was the case, if you paid for the locker in advance. And I do recommend this, it works like a charm. You can goto the locker as many times as you want and when you want, so it is much better system than cloackroom. That is next to the entrance, so the location is good too :)

Next up: stages and a map. The area is HUGE, and I do mean HUGE. And so are two stages that were outside: main stage and the hardstyle arena (Sands Of Slaughter). I've never seen so big stages in my life and they were cool. The whole look of Dominator is coordinated as whole experience, so it felt like you were in a amusement park of hardcore or in a different country. All was rusty and ragged, which worked well and suited the whole experience well. Main stage's volume was good and the sound was pure (wear earplugs!), After the wow-effect of main stage, I started my journey into the different areas and that took time. The area is big. There were only 8 stages all over the beach. Most of them were tents that were like saunas, there were only 2 outdoor arenas, the biggest ones.

All stages were really nice and suited each arena and the whole experience well. It did take quite awhile to walk from the main stage to the other end of the area, where they had hidden frenchcore tent. That was full up to it's capacity and no way to get into. And after I managed to get into the tent to check out Speedfreak vs Le Bask, it was hotter than sauna, so I had to leave quite quickly. Damn. And as for Dr. Peacock, no way Jose to get into the tent, Sector 79 tent was easiest to get into since it was sadly 2/3 full at best. Shame really, since they got smashing djs there such as Day Mar vs. Negative A and Repix, who played the best set of the festival. He was just radiating enthusiasm and positive energy that was impossible to resist. Also it was good to see an arena for new talent! We really need those more if you ask me. Without them, the whole thing will wither.

Other positive surprises were the beach side, where you could goto chill out and sit. You always found a place to sit and that is really rare. Also you had a LOT of choices on food, eventhough everything was expensive as one can expect from a festival. One could also go swimming or take a ride at couple of rides. And you got free sun lotion :) As for free water, only option was to fill your bottle at toilet area.

When you got 8 arenas it is impossible to choose where to go. I wish I had spend more time at Sands Of Slaughter (hardstyle arena) since that one really was rocking. The stage was built in water and people on the opposite beach and water were going nuts. Beach (and some people in water) dancing the day away was quite a sight.Main arena had your typical big players from Most Wanted agency as always with Art Of Dance. Korsakoff played good set, the sound you can expect from her. Destructive Tendencies also rocked really well. As for Outblast vs Evil Activities it was same set all over again, both playing their biggest tracks, you've heard on their previous sets together. That was bit of a bore, but some liked it, so fair enough. Furyan's set also was disappointment. It felt like he was just playing requested songs one after other. There was just no structure in his set.

End show was full for flame, lasers and fireworks and that was goodie, eventhough Furyan's set was well, meh. Alltogether Dominator is one festival you just have to experience for yourself to see what it is all about!

Newsflash!

Hi guys!

Sorry I've been so quiet lately, I've had some health issues and the Interface project has kept me too busy to update this blog. But during the weekend I'll work on string on album reviews and let's kick of with quite a news!

MAD DOG PRESENTS: DOGFIGHT RECORDS

​News of this proportion is out of this world!
Hardcore superstar Mad Dog has worked in absolute secrecy on the next step in his impressive career.
After all the successes, countless hits and performances on all the major stages, Filippo Calcagni needed a new challenge in life.
After he started talking with industry leading artists such as AniMe, Unexist and the extremely talented Tears of Fury, it was clear they all had the same ideas and future vision.
A new record label under the name DOGFIGHT was the answer to the enormous creative hunger.
All artists will fuel the labels engine with their new music. Operational Mad Dog will be responsible for the A&R, signing of new talent and will be the labels mentor for those who need music production guidance. 
For the expertise on marketing strategies and professional artist management DOGFIGHT started a collaboration with the industry leading Most Wanted DJ Agency.
With a memorable view at the past, all the artists looks eager towards their prosperous future.
Filled with pride they present the hardcore label of tomorrow: DOGFIGHT!

And on the party side:

Harder.fi Keelhaul Tickets only 5€ and it is at Wäiski restaurant Boat in Hakaniemi

21-03

Djs:

xl8r vs Decion

JKA vs Yaya

Camfer vs Andy F

Xelfer vs Ozma

Stone Cold vs Acidrocker

Release Of The Free For Downloading Compilation 'swedish electro vol 4 / the unsigned'

if you have a band or you are a solo artist (from Sweden) you don't have a contract with a record label (you never had) and you want to take part in our upcoming compilation 'swedish electro vol 4/the unsigned' send an email at

electrnik@hotmail.com
spread the news!!

the compilation will be out on Saturday July 14th at :
21:00 (Athens)
20:00 (Stockholm)
19:00 (London)

Odysseia loudest summer cruise

Saturday 13.08.2016 @ M/S Emma Helsinki

Proteus Birthday Party!

Tervetuloa nauttimaan lämpimästä kesäisestä iltapäivästä ja upeasta auringonlaskusta tutussa seurassa risteilyalus M/S Emmalle lauantaina 13. elokuuta! Suomen ensimmäinen puhtaasti energiseen ja rankempaan musiikkiin pyhitetty bileristeily on täällä! Risteilemme Helsingin kauniin saariston maisemissa upealla bileristeilyalus M/S Emmalla ja samalla juhlistamme Proteuksen 39-vuotis syntymäpäivää! 

Risteilyliput tulevat myyntiin maanantaina 25. huhtikuuta klo 09:00 ja lippuja on myynnissä vain rajoitettu 200 kappaletta. Risteily tullaan varmuudella myymään aikaisessa vaiheessa loppuun, jotensuosittelemme hankkimaan liput nopeasti!


⦿◉ ODYSSEIA - The Loudest Summer Cruise ◉⦿

⦿◉ Proteus Birthday Party ◉⦿


✪ EL CAPITANOS ON BOARD:

PROTEUS (Clublife / Kosmos Festival)
www.facebook.com/proteusfinland

WAILY (Mindcore / Rawzone)
www.facebook.com/WailyHardcore

DJANE J7 (Rawstyle & Hardcore set)
www.facebook.com/DjaneJ7

NEON (Säde)
www.mixcrate.com/djneon2015

ZERATHEP (Mindcore / Clublife)
www.facebook.com/ZerathepDJ

MASTATRON (Jayvee / Teemu Carbon Based)
www.facebook.com/mastatron



✪ INFO:

M/S Emma, Kauppatori / Linnalaituri Helsinki
Lauantai/Saturday 13.08.2016
Ikäraja/Age limit: K-18

Pääsy laivaan/entry to boat: klo 16:30
Lähtö/departs: klo 17:00
Paluu/returns: klo 22:00

✪ TICKETS:

✰ Limited 200 tickets only!

● buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/1pxJvvG
● price 25e

Clublife presents...

NOISECONTROLLERS (NCBM / NL)

DAY-MAR (Masters Of Hardcore / NL)

10.09.16 @ The Circus Helsinki

Hardstyle Icons Part I ◇ Noisecontrollers

✪ TICKETS - LIPPUPALVELU / TICKETMASTER ✪

Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/29B8Diz

All ticket prices includes 2,5e service fees !

★ Early Bird 18e (including 2,5e) - limited amount
★ Regular 22,5e (including 2,5e) 
★ VIP 32,5e (including 2,5e) - limited amount

VIP ticket includes:
- VIP entrance line.
- 2nd floor own VIP area.
- 2nd floor bar to use only for VIP persons.
- 2nd floor own toilets + smoking room.
- 2nd floor views directly to the stage.
- 2nd floor access only for VIP persons.

This fall Dirty Workz 10 Year Anniversary World Tour lands in the heart of Helsinki together with 12 Year Club Fury.

Bringing you an exclusive roster of the labels biggest artists and Finnish supports. Fury and Dirty Workz, one night only.

Dirty Workz Artists:

DJ ISAAC (NL)
www.facebook.com/djisaac

CYBER (SUI)
www.facebook.com/DJCyberMusic

MC DL (NL) - Host
www.facebook.com/MCDL.NL

RIIHO & DIGITAL MINDZ (FIN)
www.facebook.com/MrRiiho
www.facebook.com/digitalmindzmedia

Club Fury Residents:

GALRAV & EFIALTES (FIN)
www.facebook.com/galrav
www.facebook.com/efialtesdj

+ more to come!

Tickets: 
from 27,50 €
http://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/fury-presents-dirty-workz-take-over-lippuja/181885

24.09.2016
22:00-04:00
Nosturi 
Telakkakatu 8 00150 HKI