19/08/2008
Ah, we’ve had barely any sun this year and when we have it’s merely made a fleeting visit. Oh blessed weather, why do you desert us so? And if you thought August was as jolly as Simon Cowell with chronic diarrhoea, just wait until September… it can only get worse. So thank heavens that a brand new 2,600 capacity state-of-the-art venue, situated in London’s O2, is set to brighten up the capital’s nightlife… even if the days are ruddy rank.
Launching on September 19th, Matter will combine top DJs, live acts and bands in an environment to make even the most club-phobic wet with delight. The Live Launch Night will set the tone for the months to come, with the inimitable UNKLE and the frazzled-electro and melodious refrains of Late of the Pier announced. Joining them will be Mercury Records’ big-hitters, Iglu and Hartley, and Radio1’s Huw Stephens.
The following day marks Matter’s Club Launch Night, with one of the biggest beat-freaks of clubland making the trip: Carl Cox. Coxy will be joined by much-loved-and-in-demand DJ, Kissy Sell Out and the mighty Yousef & More. And if you’re sitting there thinking “the buck stops here”, just check out the rest of Matter’s September schedule:
One of Scotland’s most famous electronic exports, Mylo, will be joining a stellar line-up on the 26th. This will include a live performance from Indie-electro wordsmiths, Reverend and the Makers and a host of DJs from genre-bending London night, Casino Royale; with more acts yet to be confirmed. The 27th will welcome a posse of Renaissance DJs, including Hacienda legends Sasha and Marcus James. Room 2 will be equally formidable, with Live & Direct’s Mark Brown, Micky Slim, Arno Cost and the brilliant Steve Mac.
Matter has been designed to create both the ultimate audio and visual experience, with a body kinetic dancefloor, 360 degree visuals and mighty audio systems creating a fantastic and unique atmosphere. Names including Justice, Simian Mobile Disco, Southern Fried Records and a Moshi Moshi 10th Anniversary spectacular are already stamped in for October. We’ll be bringing you the full schedule within the next month, so keep your eyes peeled! DD
Matter at The O2
Peninsula Square
London, SE10 ODY
19th Sept: Live Launch Night – UNKLE Live, Late Of The Pier Live , Iglu & Hartley Live, Huw Stephens (Radio 1) (£20)
20th Sept: Club Launch Night – Carl Cox, Kissy Sell Out, Yousef & More TBA (£18)
26th Sept: Mylo, Reverend and The Makers Live, Casino Royale Live, Riotous Rockers more TBA (£15)
20th Sept: Renaissance – Sasha, Marcus James. Room 2: CR2 Live & Direct - Mark Brown, Micky Slim, Steve Mac, Arno Cost (£16)
For full line-ups, updates and ticket information CLICK HERE!
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