Publication Title: The Gateway (University of Alberta)
Page: 16
Publication date: September 21, 1999
Author: Serink, Warren
The E-Town party vibe is resounding in anticipation of this weekend's 5th Annual Nexus Gathering. Considered the pinnacle event of Edmonton's underground scene, the Nexus Tribe has promised to surpass last year's precedent in what will be the largest rave to ever take place in Canada between Toronto and Vancouver.
Acting as this year's venue is the Mayfield Trade Center. Nexus used the Trade Center for their Carnival party as well, and ravers can expect the same large, clean, and air-conditioned apace. Nexus is using the venue again to accommodate the 7,000 party-kids expected to turn up for the event. With over 25 confirmed DJs packed into lour rooms, this year's Nexus Gathering guarantees a party of gigantic proportions. Musical styles will range from progressive dance to that of the urban underground and will be complimented by intense visual displays by Black + Blue Visuals for the party's 12-hour length.
Nexus' impressive lineup consists of some of electronica’s best known DJs and live acts. Fans of the electronic melodies of progressive trance will be treated to a showcase headlined by Christopher Lawrence and Taylor, each hailing from Los Angeles. Both DJs have become synonymous with the distinctive sound of the West Coast under-ground and will undoubtedly deliver some of the evening's highlights with their rhythmic merging of primal bass beats and deep trance melodies.
For ravers who prefer the jungle vibe, Nexus has booked DJ Craze vs. Infamous, as well as Freaky flow and MC Flipside, to headline the Drum n' Bass and Hip-Hop room. Having been named the 1998 World DMC and ITF Champion, DJ Craze will battle ITF Western Hemisphere Champion Infamous with four turntables in what is sure to be an amazing display. Fresh from Toronto's scene, scratchmaster Freaky Flow and MC Flipside are guaranteed to impress the growing number of jungle followers in Edmonton's scene with a set straight from the core of the urban underground.
To keep the party pumping until dawn, Nexus Tribe has ensured that a variety of musical styles compliment the main rooms. Two additional rooms will each boast resident signatories supported by some local favourites. In the techno room, Mistress Barbara from Montreal will dominate with samples of her hardcore acid breaks scratched on three turntables. For the party-kids who like the primal beats of progressive house, Sonar resident T-Bone from Vancouver is guaranteed to deliver a non-stop mix of bass kicks and melodic overtones.
This year's Nexus Gathering is definitely not one to miss. Drawing together talent and fans from across North America's under-ground, this rave will definitely go off with a vibe yet to be surpassed. As an extra incentive for people to show up for the eight o'clock start, Nexus is also offering up door prizes.
The main night isn't the only event though, and there is a full lour days of partying planned for all the die-hard ravers out there. There is a warm-up party at Lush on Thursday, a pre-party at New City Suburbs on Friday, and a post-party at Therapy immediately after the main event.
So be sure to bring your water bottles, glow sticks, funked out duds, your individual spirit, and loads of energy to foster a vibe with unstoppable momentum to ensure E-Town's signature rave is done right!
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