Wow what a year! 2009 saw some really good parties brought to you by Noi Zee. We had Killa Kela with Andy Knowles and DJ Skeletrik, DJ Shortkut, Sinden, Harley Augustine, Kid Fresh and the mighty Goldie all passing through Vietnam.

2010 promises to be an even bigger year! We have some monster shows coming up including the return of Killa Kela! That’s right, he loved the response he got last time around he’s coming back for more! We’ll be spreading the love north to south with two shows. One in Hanoi, one in Ho Chi Minh…..on the same weekend! If you missed out last time check out these photos from his July show which saw more than 2000 people rocking the place:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41126741@N02/

More details will follow shortly.

GOLDIE

Our last show of 2009 saw Drum & Bass Legend Goldie play Cage, HCMC. Check out the review below……….

Words – The Word, HCMC

Photos – Aidan Dockery

A musician, an artist, a DJ and an actor, Goldie’s December gig in Saigon provided more than something new to the city’s fledgling music scene.

It was the buzz around town. Drum n’ bass pioneer Goldie, probably the biggest name DJ to grace the shores of Vietnam, was to play at Cage on Saturday Dec. 19. Brought in by Hanoi-based Noi Zee in conjunction with Saigon Sound System, supported by DJs Von Knappe and Jase, and with MC Dokey also taking to the stage, it was a night to talk about. But it was also one that the eager audience had to wait for, with the man himself only taking the stage just before midnight.

By the time the clock had ticked past 10pm, Cage was already alive with the sounds of electro beats and warm lighting. Levi’s had put on a dance and catwalk performance, and hip hop had been the order of play so far, with periods of jungle-style MCing and drum n’ bass thrown in to prepare for the headline act. However, the audience seemed preoccupied as they awaited the arrival of the night’s star. It didn’t matter, though, the mood was set and the place seemed to prickle with the anticipation.

Arriving almost directly from the airport, most missed his entry into the building. Such is the nature of Goldie’s celebrity – he is huge in the UK but less so elsewhere – that many were unable to correctly identify him. Perhaps they were expecting a figure exuding swank, with an entourage of girls and guys in tow. But Goldie, despite being a veteran of one James Bond movie, acting roles in Snatch and EastEnders, innumerable TV reality shows, relationships with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Bjork, and acclaimed works of art, is anything but.

“Who is Goldie, by the way?” asked one middle-aged customer to a group of friends. She was present because having such a figure in town was something new to the nightlife and music scene here. It was this that made her and want to participate, and she readily paid the VND300,000 cover charge for the new experience. As the night drew to a close, she had her answer.

As the lights came on at 2am, Goldie played what should have been his last track. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and then declared he could play four more hours, but as the track faded he was applauded and cheered for an encore. DJs rarely encore and the fact he came back was a measure of the night.

While without doubt a treat for those faithful to beats, the drum n’ bass factor meant that reactions varied from wow-factor satisfaction to misapprehension. Many Vietnamese in the audience expressed appreciation for the quality of the performance, but found themselves unable to relate to the genre. Drum n’ bass is a rarity in Saigon, a far cry from the house-cum-techno-cum-electro presently entrancing the city’s clubbing scene.

Then there were those who had seen Goldie perform in the UK. For them, the show was a let down. He had held back, not going full on.

However most agreed that the event was out of the top draw, and would gladly pay to experience it all over again.

It will take time to fully get the crowds onside, and to entice the Vietnamese into the foreign musical waters provided by the likes of Goldie. But the feeling from all involved in the event – Noi Zee, Saigon Sound System, Cage and even those involved in this website – was that the synergy is there and it’s starting to work.

Noi Zee co-produced an MTV-style documentary on Goldie’s visit. Watch it here:

For footage of the night check here:

Cage, 3A Ton Duc Thang, HCMC

Saturday, December 19

Noi Zee make their first venture south with a very special Christmas treat for you!

The UK’s most infamous superstar DJ makes his Vietnam debut in a show that will smash Saigon to pieces.

Ladies and gentlemen, may we present the one and only GOLDIE!

“Goldie could make a go of almost anything he turns his hand to. He has got so much talent in a million different areas.” David Bowie

You will all know him as the star of ‘James Bond 007 – The World Is Not Enough’ and ‘Snatch’ with Brad Pitt, the ex boyfriend of Bjork & Naomi Campbell, the man behind ‘TIMELESS’ – one of the biggest selling electronic music records EVER.

2009 has been a huge year for Goldie -

He composed a piece for THE PROMS – the BBC’s annual classical / opera event. The piece was very well received and came off the back of Goldie impressing the judges so much on BBC reality show ‘Maestro’, where 6 UK celebrities were trained as classical music conductors… as with everything he touches, Goldie excelled.

He returned to the canvas and produced an art show which wowed art critics from around the world – Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown & Jason Statham are all celebrity fans who bought pieces of his groundbreaking collection…

Goldie is regarded by D&B purists as one of the best DJs on the circuit… impeccable taste & excellent showmanship see Goldie headlining top clubs the world over on a weekly basis – more so than ever in 2009.

GOLDIE will be supported by:

JASE [THE BEATS SAIGON]
VON KNAPPE

The night will be hosted by Noi Zee’s lyrical maestro MC DOKEY

TICKET INFO:

300k VND – Door

This event is supported by Levi’s.

To read Goldie’s full biography follow:

http://noizeehanoi.wordpress.com/goldie-bio/

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200819147026

*****************************************************************************************************

Cuộc phiêu lưu đầu tiên của Noi Zee ở phía nam được đánh dấu bởi chương trình Giáng sinh đặc biệt!

Siêu sao DJ nổi tiếng nhất của vương quốc Anh sẽ biểu diễn tại Sài Gòn.

Kính thưa các quý ông, quý bà, chúng tôi xin giới thiệu một người đặc biệt và duy nhất GOLDIE!

David Bowie đã từng nói “Goldie có thể làm cho mọi thứ trở nên thành công khi nó rơi vào tay anh ta. Là một con người tài năng của rất nhiều lĩnh vực khác nhau”

Tên tuổi của Goldie được gắn liền với siêu phẩm âm nhạc của James Bond 007- “The world is not enough” và “Snatch” với Brad Pitt, người yêu cũ của Bjork và Naomi Campell, người đàn ông không tuổi này là một trong những người sở hữu bản nhạc electronic được bán ra nhiều nhất trong thời đại.

2009 là một năm đáng nhớ của Goldie.

Anh đã soạn bản THE PROMS trong chương trình nhạc cổ điển hành năm của BBC. Bản nhạc đã dành được tiếng vang lớn khiến anh được lựa chon vào show thực tế “Maestro” của BBC, một chương trình mà chỉ lựa chọn 6 người Anh để đào tạo thành người chỉ huy dàn nhạc…Với tất cả những điều đó, chứng tỏ anh ấy thật xuất sắc.

Anh trở lại vào sản xuất một chương trình nghệ thuật mà được nhiều nhà phê bình âm nhạc trên thế giới như Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown và Jason Statham hết lời ca ngợi.

Goldie được những người theo chủ nghịa thuần túy D&B coi như là một trong những DJ bậc nhất với gu âm nhạc đặc sắc, anh chới nhạc cho những câu lạc bộ hang đầu trên thế giới.

Tham gia chương trình còn có

JASE [THE BEATS SAIGON]
VON KNAPPE

Dẫn chương trình bởi MC vui tính DOKEY

Thông tin về vé:

300k tại cửa

Chương trình được tài trợ bởi Levi’s

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200819147026

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

After a successful electro party last month, Noi Zee crew is launching one more Night Cruise Party on board of the Jewel of the Delta.

Expect Hip Hop, Fidget, Bassline, Dubstep and Drum & Bass

MC DOKEY will provide the verbal onslaught for the night!

The upper deck will be, for that night, an opened air dance floor or you might prefer to chill out in one of the 2 private rooms to enjoy our complementary Shisha.

180000 VND : 3 hour Cruise Party + 1 cocktail + fresh snacks

Reservation : We can accommodate up to 60 people. First come, first served.

Send message to Thomas to be on the guest list.

Thomas – booking@jewelofthedelta.com or 01 28 24 71 716

For more information:
www.jewelofthedelta.com

Departure from Chuong Duong Do, Hoan Kien. Same dock as Solace

***************************************************************************

AND THE FOLLOWING NIGHT……………………………….

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28…….GREEN MANGO

KID FRESH!

KID FRESH will be rocking out Green Mango……for one night only!

Doors open at 20.00 and the cover is 150,000 VND which includes a free Green Mango Daiquiri

If you have dinner at the restaurant you’ll get free entry to see KID FRESH!

About Kid Fresh:

It would be a gross understatement to reduce Kid Fresh to just a World class deckwrecker par excellence. This Hong Kong-based, Balkan-blooded German kid is already a living legend in the turntablism circuit, holder of 3 World ITF DJ champion titles and 5 national DMC/ITF titles, and was the founder and mastermind behind one of the planet’s most successful turntablist crews, LORDZ OF FITNESS. He is also a passionate globetrotter, multi lingual journalist, booker and co-promoter/founder of Hong Kong’s #1 indie club night PIMPIN’ AINT EASY.

Kid Fresh has appeared on countless international DVDs, press and TV/radio channels, lo-fi bootleg remixed M.I.A., Busta Rhymes, The White Stripes and Lil’ Mama, and released critically acclaimed mixtapes such as for the Swedish music blog Discobelle’s famous Mixin’ It Up series alongside the likes of Crookers and Tittsworth. This has brought him a decent amount of blog buzz and has taken him and his unique style of DJing all around the globe, dropping jaws from Berlin to London, Paris to New York City, Bangkok to Singapore and Seoul to Jakarta, sharing decks and clubnights with the likes of Q-bert, Craze, A-Trak, Roni Size and Carl Cox in world-renowned superclubs like Fabric (London), Watergate (Berlin), Zouk (Singapore) and Circle (Seoul). He has also been DJing at corporate events for brands such as MTV, TECHNICS, SONY and MOTOROLA. The list goes on and on.

Growing up in a family of professional musicians, being a violinist in elementary school, a drum soloist before reaching puberty and the leadsinger of a punkrock band as a teenager, there is no questioning his knowledge, experience and deep roots in all aspects of music culture.

His musical style is eclectic and versatile, fusing hip hop with house, electro with rock, dancehall reggae with breakbeats and far beyond, covering the best of all worlds of urban dance music while being able to read any type of crowd with ease.

Combined with the technical finesse and abilties of a 3 time World champion DJ, his signature style on the decks remains untouched by most of today’s A-list Club DJs.

http://www.pimpinainteasy.hk
http://www.myspace.com/kidfresh1
http://www.alivenotdead.com/kidfresh

Have a look at what’s going on in Hanoi in October.

BASS SESSIONS @ PHUC TAN (October 3)

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE ON THE JEWEL OF THE DELTA (October 9)

SINDEN [FABRIC, LONDON] – Quite possibly the most exciting DJ/producer in the world right now! (October 17)

HARLEY AUGUSTINE [AUSTRALIA] – Australia’s pioneering Progressive House DJ/producer. (October 23)

For more details check here:

http://noizeehanoi.wordpress.com/a-very-busy-october/

If you haven’t done so already, join the NOI ZEE group to be the first to know about Hanoi’s most exciting parties!

Do it here:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6159031900&ref=ts

Thanks for your support!

Noi Zee

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

The Noi Zee crew will be rollin’ down on the Red River at Phuc Tan Bar with a night of bass-heavy beats!

We’ll be getting an extra sound system in for the night to make sure the bass keeps rolling until the early hours.

Line-up:

POLO

PHRANQ

TZEGEZAB

PRUN DMC

PLECK

Spinning: Techno, Hip Hop, Fidget, Dubstep, Electro, Afro Pop, Dub Techno, Drum & Bass and everything in between!

MC DOKEY will provide the verbals for the night.

Doors open at 9 PM Entry – 100,000 VND with one free drink…..any drink!

Put on your dancing shoes and let’s make it a rowdy one!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

CLUB Q – NEXT TO THE DAEWOO HOTEL

DOORS OPEN 21.00

Noi Zee have a very special treat for Hanoi’s music fans….a very special performance from the incredible DJ SHORTKUT!

Don’t be put off by the venue. It may be a 5* spot but we’ve made a deal on drinks so the prices will certainly not be 5*!

We’ll be projecting SHORTKUT’S skills on to a wall so the DJing connoisseurs amongst you won’t miss a thing!

SHORTKUT will be ably supported by Noi Zee residents spinning Hip Hop, Dubstep, Techno, Bassline, Fidget and Drum & Bass……you know how we do!

See you there!

RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239350190190

****************************************************************************************************

No other DJ in the world will ever be a member of the three most innovative and influential DJ crews to ever exist. As a member of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies and Triple Threat DJs, Shortkut’s contributions to the DJ world greatly assisted in building this culture into the multi-million dollar industry it is today. His years of musical experience and unparalleled presence in the national and international circuits exemplifies his passion and dedication to a culture he helped create. In 2007, Shortkut celebrated 20 years as a DJ, producer, DJ equipment designer, and battle champion.

Shortkut began his DJ career in 1987 with Just 2 Hype!, a mobile DJ soundsystem based out of Daly City, California. In 1994, J Rocc, the “Funky President” (Stones Throw records), invited Shortkut to join his internationally acclaimed collective of djs and producers, The Beat Junkies. Since Shortkut’s addition to the group, he has diversified the Beat Junkie audience. In 1995, Shortkut, Q-Bert and Mixmaster Mike (Beastie Boys), formed the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, a legendary turntable band that led a new era in the DJ/turntablist world. The Invisibl Skratch Piklz went on to become the most influential DJ crew of all time. In 1999, Shortkut, along with world DJ champions Apollo and Vinroc, founded the Triple Threat DJs. These DJs all shared the same philosophy of combining raw turntable skills for the hardcore, while satisfying dancefloor crowds. This musical philosophy exploded with the birth of the Triple Threat DJs, and is now what DJs around the world follow today.

Throughout his career, Shortkut has made numerous contributions to the DJ culture. His involvement with seminars and tutorials in techniques and DJ history helps develop aspiring DJs and turntablists from middle schools to college classrooms worldwide. He was also a key designer of the Vestax 05 Pro, which became the best-selling mixer of the Japan-based Vestax mixer line.

Shortkut claimed numerous titles, notably the 1994 and 1998 US/West Coast DMC Championships. He has also been featured in prized national and international publications including Rolling Stone, URB, DJ Times, Scratch, and VIBE. His talent has taken him to almost every continent, in which he showcases his performance/mixing DJ style to crowds – many of whom were introduced to the artform for the first time. In 2001, Shortkut appeared alongside X-ecutioner’s Rob Swift and actress Shannon Sossamon for a GAP clothing commercial that aired worldwide. He was honored with the Grand Wizard Theodore Lifetime Achievement Award in Germany for his contributions to the development of scratching in 2004.

A diverse selection in music, combined with turntablist roots makes Shortkut one of the world’s premier DJs. He has the creative ability to fuse many styles, which enables him to play for various audiences. Influences such as Jazzy Jeff, Rob Swift, Q-Bert, and his DJ crewmembers have contributed to Shortkut’s well-rounded DJ style.

Shortkut’s musical talent magnetizes audiences of all ages both in his hometown of San Francisco, throughout the United States, and overseas. His 20+ years of DJ experience and membership with three of the world’s most influential DJ collectives allowed him to enhance his skills, expand his musical selection and develop into an inspiring musician that believes in sharing his talent. Shortkut continues to add to his discography through creations in different areas of music production, mix projects and more recently, video mixing. With the addition of the visual element to his DJ sets, Shortkut continues to innovate and lead in progressing the art of DJing.

The Noi Zee crew set the bar for quality international acts coming to Hanoi with a sensational show last Friday (July 31). KILLA KELA, the world’s number one beatboxer passed through Hanoi as part of his Asian tour with FRANZ FERDINAND’S drummer ANDY KNOWLES and DJ SKELETRIK. Kela and the boys delivered a jaw dropping performance combining Hip Hop, Electro and Drum & Bass that left the audience screaming for more! Enough words…..look at the pictures!

Killa Kela

Amazing drummer Andy Knowles of Franz Ferdinand fame

Killa Kela working the crowd!

DJ Skeletrik

To see a lot more photographs of this amazing show: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41126741@N02/

More huge acts coming to Hanoi very soon. Watch this space!

Noi Zee proudly presents the one and only KILLA KELA! For one night only, the world’s greatest beatboxer will be bringing his unique brand of multivocalism to Ha Noi with a show that is not to be missed!

KILLA KELA is arguably one of the world’s most talented and forward thinking multivocalists. From song writing to producing, sound tracks to sound effects, Kela is at the forefront of beatbox culture.

He has performed/recorded along side such heavyweights as; Pharrel [N*E*R*D], Justin Timberlake, Travis Barker, DJ AM, Roots Manuva, DJ Craze, Z-Trip, Scratch Perverts, World Of DN’B, Does It Offend You? Yeah?, Shy FX, Plan B, Dizzee Raskel, Hadouken, Marc Ronson, Bassment Jaxx, Morcheeba, Super Furry Animals, Lady Sov, TestIcicles, Adam Freeland, Athlete, Snoop Dogg, Alain Brax/Stardust to name a few.

Kela has recently been working alongside the mighty Martin Rushent, Alan Braxe, Hadouken, Bashy, Lateef, Dioyy, Shaolin Punks and DJ Craze creating his new album, aptly entitled ‘Amplified!’

His skills and creativity go from strength to strength. If you don’t know, Get to know!

www.killakela.com

www.myspace.com/killakela

If you want to know more about Kela, have a look at what the press and artists such as Prince & N*E*R*D’s Pharell Williams have to say below.

“Makes you dance as much as it makes you bow down to his skills. Now that’s talent.” NME

“So far ahead of anything else that’s out there, it’s frightening” TOUCH

“The world’s best, no question. Sick.” PHARRELL WILLIAMS, N*E*R*D

“He’s a talented guy…that was fun” PRINCE (after jamming with Kela live at the O2)

“Killa Kela is one of the most exciting UK talents to emerge…” THE TIMES

“He takes the staple discipline of beatboxing and puts a rocket under it.” METRO

“A burgeoning star” WIRE

“The beatbox king…not to be missed” DJ Mag

“Groundbreaking…” ECHOES

But that’s not all! KILLA KELA will be joined by none other than FRANZ FERDINAND’S drummer ANDY KNOWLES and the multi-award winning DJ SKELETRIK in a full stage show that will leave you speechless!

Expect elements of Hip Hop, Electro, Drum & Bass and anything else the band decide to throw in.

Alongside these heavyweights will be some amazing local artists performing. KIM, an incredibly talented Ha Noi based MC will be showing off her skills alongside KIEN BEATBOXER. There will also be a breakdance battle between the top two crews in Ha Noi, BIG TOE and HALLEY CREW and  a DJ [TBC] who will get the party warmed up just right. Ha Noi represents!

FRIDAY JULY 31, 2009

THE FRIENDSHIP CULTURAL PALACE – HA NOI

Doors open at 7 PM until 11 PM.

Entry – 60,000 VND advance. 80,000 VND on the door.

Does it get any better than this? Well actually, it does! Follow the Noi Zee crew to PHUC TAN BAR for the after party. The party starts at midnight and will roll on until the early hours with a soundtrack that only we can provide!

TICKET INFO:

Advance tickets will be available to buy from July 6 at the following places:

Cuba Café Lounge – 46 Le Duan

Ete Bar – 95 Giang Van Minh

Pepperoni’s – 29 Ly Quoc Su / 13 Huynh Thuc Khang / 15 Nguyen Du

Boo Skate Shop – 84 Hang Dieu / 38 Le Dai Hanh / 24D Ta Hien

THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY:

Noi Zee – VIP Members Facebook Page

BECOMING A FAN OF NOI ZEE AUTOMATICALLY GRANTS YOU VIP MEMBERSHIP, ENTITLING YOU TO LOTS OF BENEFITS INCLUDING DISCOUNTS, GUESTLIST, EXCLUSIVE DJ MIXES & LOTS OF OTHER GOODIES!!!

FACEBOOK GROUP: Noizee, Noi Zee, Hanoi, Music Promoters, Promotion, Party, Parties, Vietnam, DJ

Thanks to everyone that has attended Noi Zee events over the last two years. It’s not easy doing what we do in Vietnam and we’ve had our fair share of ups and downs but when we get great response from you, our fans, it’s all worthwhile!

So it’s birthday time! Two years of Noi Zee party vibes in Hanoi….

Come and celebrate two years of Noi Zee parties in Hanoi with the party to end all parties – RAVE ALERT!

We have a massive line-up that will keep things rolling all night long….

DJ Tomo Gari Gari [JP]
Champion of the Noi Zee DJ Battle!

DJ Hung [VN]
Dirty Habits [UK]
Prun DMC [IRELAND]
Tzegezab [NZ]
DJ Syko [UK]
Polo [F]
Pleck [UK]
Lu [UK]….Debut performance!

Lift-off @ 10 PM

Entry – 50,000 VND which includes any beer or mixed drink!

This event is sponsored by JAGERMEISTER and we’ll be giving away free Jagerbombs to those of you who get down early!

We’ll also be giving away limited edition T shirts to mark the event.

And of course, no rave would be complete without UV bodypaint and glowsticks. So grab a whistle, come down and do your bit to SAVE THE RAVE!

See you there!