What do you get when you mix LTJ BUKEM, CONRAD, FRICTION, SP MC, TAYO and THE CAPITOL together? You GET 13 years worth of GOODLOOKING, some NEXT LEVEL 3 DECK MIXING, one of the artists responsible for the breaks scene as we know it today and some of the finest DJ MC collaborations the world has to offer in one of the original Loaded dice venues!

// LTJ Bukem. //

Ground breaking DJ? Talented musician? Pioneering producer? Record label boss? Dance music entrepreneur? Club visionary, perhaps? When the man behind those wire rimmed glasses and that disarming smile writes his job description just what does he put? The man who took the drum and bass concept from a small venue off London's Charing Cross Road to the nation's super clubs and then onto the international stage? The guy whose records launched break beat into a brand new galaxy of sound? Or maybe he just writes 'Renaissance man for a digital age'. In truth LTJ Bukem is all of the above. Although he wouldn't like to admit it, LTJ Bukem is the living embodiment of the post-acid house entrepreneurial creative spirit. He is a mild mannered energy flash whose panoramic musical vision has found success in every area he has explored. From running sound systems to cutting up breaks at raves, from relocating the heart of break beat culture to redefining the spirit of drum and bass, the man known to his friends as Danny Williamson has sat at the forefront of break beat evolution, lighting the way with his zest for life and a love of music. All that remains to be said is that after 13 years since Good Looking’s inception, Bukem remains at the forefront of the game – and to no great surprise the future’s looking good.

// MC Conrad. //

From his formative rave days and partnership with LTJ Bukem, through Speed and onto the present day, MC Conrad has come to be regarded as a defining element in the drum and bass scene worldwide. His raps bring together thoughts and feelings culled from all aspects of life, personally organised to complement the music and to connect with those who are listening. These are exciting times for MC Conrad, as he continues to develop his style and his skills towards un-chartered territory.

// Friction. //

At 28 years of age, Brighton raised Friction is without a doubt one of the most talented DJ-Producers to make a significant impact in Drum & Bass in recent years. With Friction winning the title of 'Best World Newcomer' at the 2002 'Drum and Bass Arena' awards people really were starting to take notice of the extreme talent he was offering. With more heads hearing of his skills and tracks like the massive 'Robocop' and 'Electrolux' smashing dance-floors worldwide 2003 saw Friction win Knowledge magazines 'Best Breakthrough' award. Things were rounded off with a link up to Dillinja and Lemon D's Valve Recordings and the launch of his own label 'Shogun Audio'. He is now regarded as one of the scenes front running DJ's alongside names like Andy C, Zinc, Hype and Mampi Swift and has regularly demonstrated his skills to a global audience via BBC 1Xtra on his fortnightly 'Mix Show'.
2006 and Friction is in the middle of taking his brand new 3 deck 'Next Level' tour across the world as well as various mix album projects and singles forthcoming on Valve, Shogun and Tru Playaz. The UK's hottest, freshest drum & bass DJ talent is undoubtedly Friction and its time to take things to the next level.

// SP MC. //

SP MC is one of the blazing young guns representing the new wave of UK drum and bass MCs. Beginning his career at underground events before stepping up alongside MC GQ at his Emcee recordings events, he was quickly nominated in the “Best Newcomer MC” category in the Knowledge magazine and Drum and Bass arena awards. His lyrical ability and clarity of his quick-chatting have won him worldwide acclaim and a spot alongside DJ Friction and DJ Zinc in the massive Bingo Sessions Volume 1 CD. He can be witnessed at many nights throughout the UK including Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz and Breaking Science…

// Tayo. [ breaks ] //

Tayo has been involved in shaping today's breakbeat sound since year dot. Whether writing about the scene or promoting seminal breakbeat night 'Friction', Tayo's integral to the scene. He runs the Mob records, home to Beber & Tamra, and responsible for kick starting Stanton Warriors towards greatness. He has also released tracks by Rennie Pilgrem, Ashley Beedle, and Koma & Bones. In 2000 he mixed the first "Y4K" for Distinctive Records which was a chance to showcase his fluid breaks style. It has seen him DJ at Bugged Out, Fabric, Boutique, Elements, and across the world to Australia, Asia, America and Europe. He has also mixed "Nu Horizon Vol.3" for US Streetbeats. Having served an apprenticeship on Groovetech Radio and for the Ministry Of Sound, Tayo has taken over the Kiss 100 breakbeat show. Tayo also finds time to make it into the studio. After testing the water as World Of Crime for TCR and Ultimate Breaks, he recently produced "Fire Good" alongside Precision Cuts. "Wicked Dub" by Tayo meets Acid Rockers Uptown is forthcoming on Skint. Next for Tayo? Some serious studio work for Mob.

// THE MAIN ROOM. //

LTJ BUKEM & MC CONRAD, FRICTION & SP MC, Diamond D, Concept, Shock 1 & Mc Stylee.

// CHILLI FUNK BREAKS ARENA. //

TAYO, Signal Drivers, Prizzy, Buex, Beetslappaz, Yan // Musicians: Rhythm Sticks (Percussion), 109 (Bass Guitar), Hey Hey and Bones (Brass), MC Isham.

// DATE. // FRIDAY 17. 03. 2006

// VENUE. // THE CAPITOL, MURRAY ST, PERTH CITY.

// TICKETS. // $55+BF.
Mills Records, Freo 9335 1945.
Jumbo Entertainment, Bicton 9319 9033.
Galaxy Entertainment, Como 9474 2440.
Narcissist Clothing, Perth 9221 6864.
Planet Video, Mt Lawley 9328 7464.
DJ Factory, Northbridge 9228 1911.
Extended Play - Stirling Hwy, Mosman Park 9286 4433.