10.09.07
Nice one for all the continuing support peeps - this is seriously exciting times for Planet Rocka’s now long term collaboration with Electric Boogaloo…

We felt it was about time to write to you again, with bits and bobs that have been happening over the summer. Electric Boogaloo’s Ibiza event @ Hush was the nuts and phenomenally successful, so big thank you to the DJ's that played for us out there and made it a top night. In fact it was so good, we have been asked back, to do the same gig after DC10 closing on Monday 1st Oct...Woo! :)

Date for your diaries- We have now confirmed Ministry of Sound (baby box) gig on the 27th Oct with Ian Charles, Saul Bliss, The Fox and SNeal with more to be confirmed (including the headliner).

20.08.07
Boogaloo are showcasing Nick Ronin at the HUGE breast Cancer awareness gig at Benimussa Hills, Ibiza on August 8th and are also doing the back room for the Judgement Sundays closing party on 16th Sept...so it’s all go over in the med this summer!

20.06.07
The Electric Boogaloo website launch party is on the 14th July and we have now confirmed the venue as Dex Hotel 467-469 Brixton Road London SW9. The line-up... Nick Ronin, Ian Charles, Saul Bliss, Jack Barham, The Fox, Alex Collings, Tracy Caldwell and Lloyd Moore. Then we party on at the Egg with; The Fox, Alex Collings and Tracy Caldwell. Don’t Forget NSB & Electric Boogaloo - Sat 30th at the Rhythm Factory in White Chapel.

20.05.07: After the hugely successful night with HED KANDI resident LUKE NEVILLE, ELECTRIC BOOGALOO vs PLANET ROCKA! are back with another line up to ensure that we keep it strictly House music all night long! in Hertfordshires premier venue.
Headlining the event we have KATE LAWLER, The former Big Brother winner and now a respected House and Electro DJ, who has recently taken up a residency at super club Sankys in Manchester. Kate is very much the DJ of the moment on the 'circut.'

Resident IAN CHARLES is on deck duty once again and with his bouncy electro style and killer dance floor instinct he's sure to rock the party! Our Very special guest's are BAD HABIT resident KYLE SHERWOOD, and Perception FM DJ George G ensuring that our house music policy is kept to the maximum level all night!!!!!!!!
Venue: Afinity Bar, The Plaza, stevenage. Entry: £5 before 11 / more after. Members £5 ALL NIGHT. (for membership please email: info@planetrocka.co.uk / beathustler@hotmail.com )
 

10.04.07: Finally the time has arrived for HED KANDI DJ Luke Neville to unite house clubbers in North Herts once again. It's long overdue since a big brand has come to Stevenage to provide us with nothing but pure house music. HED KANDI, the leading INTERNATIONAL house music brand, is known for its sexy, stylish outlook, which is why HED KANDI favourite LUKE NEVILLE has chosen to play at the super cool AFINITY BAR. Joining Luke we have ELECTRIC BOOGALOO and PLANET ROCKA resident IAN CHARLES, the man  responsible for originally introducing house music to Stevenage back in the days of ‘Academy' & 'Renaissance’. Also, we are pleased to have secured the services of SOUL SOLUTION resident STEVE BENTLEY, who has been filling venues all over the UK with his edgy electro style.

20.02.07: Club Class presents Futurism comes to Northampton with Micky Slim, Luke Dzierzek & Mark Fanciulli. Saturday 24th February ‘07. Venue: Motion, Abington Street, Northampton. Entry: £5 b4 midnight / £7 after. Open from 10pm – 4am.
With two awesome nights already under its belt in 2007, Futurism intends to make it three when it completes its Northampton debut at Motion on Saturday 24th February. These two nights saw Chris Lake take the roof off the Ministry Of Sound on Saturday 20th January, swiftly followed by yet more anarchy when Futurism hosted the second room alongside Breakpoint at ClubClass’ unforgettable 10th Birthday. This night will be no different as Futurism again welcomes three of the UK’s hottest DJ talents for a night of unadulterated house, electro and breakbeat mayhem.

Headlining the night is the indomitable Micky Slim. As one of the most charismatic individuals to smash his way onto the scene in recent years, Micky’s rise in dance music over the past 12 months has been nothing short of incredible. Mickys outstanding performances behind the decks have received critical acclaim both from clubbers, fellow DJs and journalists alike, resulting in him being widely recognised as the finest DJ to come out of the midlands since Steve Lawler.

Joining Micky is the magnificent Luke Dzierzek who has cut short his global DJ commitments to be part of this colossal night. Luke needs little introduction having been responsible for producing some of the most recognisable tracks that have been heard at dancefloors across the country in recent years. On the night he'll be showcasing his trademark basslines and cutting edge electro sounds. Completing the room’s lineup is the brilliant Mark Fanciulli whose reputation continues to build off the back of his exceptional Breakpoint residency which in recent months has welcomed the likes of Lee Coombs, Elite Force, General Midi and the Drumattic Twins to the night. His Northampton debut has been long awaited and Mark will be pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s a memorable one. In the second room Ian Charles, Morroco and DJ Buck will be supplying us with original b-boy funk, breaks and old school rhythm, ensuring that the night has something for everyone. So come join us and be part of Futurism’s first trip up the M1 for 2007.
For more info:(t) 01622 753700 (e) info@club-class.org (w) www.club-class.org

02.12.06: Planet Rocka! @ Motion, Northampton has Big Line-Ups all through December. On Sat 9th Dec it's ANDY DANIELL (Defected). Check out www.andydaniell.com for a cool mix to download, Andy's latest chart and loads more. IAN CHARLES and DEPTH OF THE GROOVE join Andy in the main room. Headlining on Sat 16th is LUKE NEVILLE (Hed Kandi), and on Sat 23rd it's a welcome return for JOEY MUSAPHIA. Doors open 10pm - 4am. Entry is only £5 before 1am. Later it's £7 / £5 nus & members.

ANDY DANIELL ( Defected / Ministry Of Sound) Saturday 9th December...
In a relatively short space of time Andy Daniell has achieved international recognition as an incredibly talented DJ and producer – and he’s still only 21! As Defected Records’ youngest ever In The House resident DJ, he was performing at the mighty Ministry of Sound in London when he was just 18 and was highlighted by Mixmag as one of their best breakthrough DJs.
Andy travels the globe as a DJ, spreading his sound in Indonesia, Latvia, Lithuania and the US, where he played at the annual Miami Winter Music Conference. Earlier this year saw Andy play at Global Gathering, arguably the world’ biggest dance music event. He has mixed several CDs, including Defected’s Eivissa summer sampler, Defected’s Most Rated compilation alongside label head Simon Dunmore and, most recently, the Defected D-Fused & Digital compilation and the new For The Love Of House compilation. He holds down DJ residencies at both of Gatecrasher’s UK venues, GC1 and Discotheque, as well as his Defected residencies at Pacha in London and Ibiza. Stay tuned, Take Notice... Andy is certainly on one hell of a roll and you can bet your last beat that his set is gonna rock the party! Joining Andy in the mainroom are Planet Rocka resident Ian Charles and Local Northampton talent Depth Of The Groove. The Lounge bar is a full on breaks affair with breaks stalwart Dom Almond, rising breaks stars The Break Fast Bros and Electric Boogaloo's Morocco'. I'll see ya down front on the dancefloor!

25.11.06: This Month Electric Boogaloo Vs Planet Rocka! is back at Motion on Saturday 2nd Dec! First up we have The HOXTON WHORES, these boys have been responsible for some of the biggest bootlegs, and remix action of 2005 / 2006; and have gained love and support from some of the biggest DJ’s in the business.
Joining them for our Main Room revelry is Electric Boogaloo resident bad boy Graham Gibbins. Deep down in the Bassment bar Ian Charles will be pulling out all the stops for another up or it Boogaloo & Rocka! crowd. At Boogaloo Vs Rocka every party is distinctive and this one will be no different. So come on down, check us out, get some dirty twisted electro beats, breaks and more, more, more!!!

20.11.06: This Saturday Planet Rocka pesents a ClubClass and Futurism DJ’s Special at Motion, Northampton. DJs on the night are Nick Liousias, Sam Ball and Ian Charles. Following Planet Rocka's most recent parties with Lee Coombs, Rob Wilder, Paul Thomas & Brandon Block we return this Saturday presenting Club Class’ Futurism's DJs who will blow your mind with no holds barred hardcore turntable action. We will be pulling out all the stops to equal last month's hedonism. This week we've brought in Nick Liousias, now all of you who heard him on his last trip to Planet Rocka know how good this cat is... support on the night comes from Club Class resident Sam Ball, and Ian Charles who will armed with an array of tunes, tricks and a torrent of technical wizardry to fire up the crowd once again. Beat Hustler will also be on hand to get a groove going in the lounge bar. These guys are no stranger to the decks, and know there music, expect genre hopping creativity. These guys know how to party!

Tunes start spinning at 10pm and stop at 4am, although if this month’s parties are anything like our recent stomp-a-thon's expect to dance all night long! With the talent behind the decks this Saturday you'd think there would be a hefty door price, but you lucky people can get in for free before 11pm and for only a fiver before 1pm. See ya on the dancefloor!!!

10.11.06: Another busy summer is over, and one of this year’s highlight has to be Global Gathering!!!
Paul Thomas played 3 times over the weekend, including a set to 10,000 people between Sasha and Groove Armada on the Radio 1 Beach stage. He’s also been clocking up the air miles over the summer period, with tours across Asia, North America & Europe, which included headlining ‘Godskitchen’ in The Philippines.
Back in the UK, Paul is one of the God’s Kitchen Electric residents, along with Micky Slim & Funkagenda. The first GK Electric night was a sell out date with Armin van Buuren on August 25th. Next up, Paul joined Subminimal’s Erick Morillo in the main room for one of the best nights ever at Air. Check out Paul's Myspace, www.myspace.com/djpaulthomasuk for updates. This weekend Paul’s at Godskitchen with Tiesto, Birmingham on Friday 17/11/06 and on Saturday 18/11/06 at Planet Rocka @ Motion, Northampton with Ian Charles, Andy J and The BREAKFAST BROS.

Here's one cool PAUL THOMAS MIX to download. Get it here!!!

01.11.06: Brandon Block one of the UK's most entertaining DJ’s and personality’s joins us at Motion on Saturday 11th November. Brandon's best known for his uplifting party house music behind the decks, and his infamous havoc causing antics on the other side of the turntables. Ian Charles and Alan 'Luvdup' Stevens bookend Brandon's 2 hour set in the main room. Andy Atkinson plays ''Club Classics'' in the Bassment Bar. Be warned - be prepared, these boys are guaranteed to rock the party!

Forthcoming guests on Saturday nights at Motion include Paul Thomas, God's Kitchen's resident Brummie wonder boy on 18.11.06. Club Class DJ's Nick Liousias and Sam Ball descend on Motion on 25.11.06. While Planet Rocka Vs Electric Boogaloo present The Hoxton Whores on Saturday 2nd December. Plenty of dates for your diary.

20.10.06: Join us at Motion, Northampton on Saturday 28th October as we present Rob Wilder; a resident for several years at one of the UK’s top funky house labels and a global clubbing brand that is now part of the Ministry Of Sound stable; Hed Kandi.

Joining Rob Wilder in the main room is, Ian Charles our versatile and talented resident, who knows how to pick-up the crowd and carry them on a wave of hot new material and well known hands in the air classics with golden sing-a-long moments. The Bassment Bar hosts local talent; Depth Of The Groove, Parky and Stuart Watson playin' to a funky but, unpretentious local crowd...

The three main reasons why Hed Kandi has been such a success worldwide is – great music, beautiful venues and electric atmosphere. At Motion, it's exactly that! A beautiful venue with a good crowd who reacts to the music. So, if you like a good fun loving crowd, who are simply there for the music - which happens to be rather good – then this should definitely be on your list of nights to visit.

10.10.06: Electric Boogaloo brings it's considerable clout to Motion on October 14th, with a large line up that includes Lee Coombs, Precision Cuts, Beat Monkeys and Crackerz & Jam playing breaks in the main room. While Luke Dzierzek, Graham Gibbons and Buckley (Back2Basics) spin Twisted Electro House in the bassment bar. Ian Charles plays a six hour 'Back To Love' set of True ''Club Classics'' in the Lounge Bar.

20.09.06: Planet Rocka Vs Electric Boogaloo's next monthly event has twisted breakbeat dj'ing duo Koma & Bones, Cr2 Records Nick Louisias, Ian Charles, and Derek Gray at Motion, Northampton on October 7th 2006. More info on the dj's can be found on the Events page, while the flyer can be viewed here...

Sessions returns to Motion, Northampton for a series of monthly parties. First up is Steve Angello & Jody Wisternoff (Way Out West) on Friday 22nd September with Sessions residents Anya and Dom Almond, while Ian Charles plays a six hour 'Back To Love' set of True ''Club Classics'' in the Bassment Bar.

October means the return of the students and Motion has been scrubbing up it's Saturday night in preparation. Future guests on Saturday night will include SEAMUS HAJI, BRANDON BLOCK, ROB WILDER; Hed Kandi resident, The Club Class presents Futurism Tour and PAUL THOMAS; God's Kitchen resident brummie boy wonder.

20.08.06: Planet Rocka Vs Electric Boogaloo @ Motion, Northampton on Saturday 2nd September has a first rate line-up, including a  headlining slot from Streetlife DJ's with support from The Disco Pistols, Ian Charles, Andy J (Frisky) and Derek Gray. Smokin Jo praised The Streetlife DJ's in last month's issue of mixmag - "The Streetlife DJs played for me last year at my beach parties, they're wicked DJs and they rocked". Motion's residents including Andy Atkinson will be spinnin' funky house in the Bassment Bar, with reduced bar prices and free entry before midnight.

20.07.06: Planet Rocka joins forces with the excellent Electric Boogaloo for a monthly collision of big breaks, phat bass, electro synths and dirty sexy house sounds. The Streetlife Dj's headline Saturday 2nd September with Nick 'Bodyrox' Bridges and Ian Charles. In an interview with Steve Lawler in the latest issue of DJ Magazine, Steve lists 3 of his Favourite DJs. The Steetlife DJs being one of them. Queen Machine the duo's latest production was first championed by some bloke called Sasha (!) several months back, then came Miami with a diverse selection of supporters ranging from Pete Tong (Radio 1, 05/05/06), David Morales and Danny Tenaglia, to Erol Alkan, 2ManyDJs, Freelance Hellraiser and Eddie Temple Morris (XFM). Check them out on www.streetlifedjs.net - there's three excellent mixes available for download.

20.05.06: On Saturday 27th May Paul Farris (Defected) and Ian Charles are in the main room at Motion, Northampton. The two previous excellent Saturday nights at Motion saw K-KLass (13th May) and Joey Musaphia & Twisted Rhythm (20th May) rock the main room. Plaudits go out to Joey Musaphia who's Latin infused set tore the roof off.

30.04.06: Ian Carey on the 29th April at Motion was a great night. The crowd were up for it and Ian didn't disappoint with a set that almost entirely comprised of his own productions. Ian Charles played an hour set of tight funky proportions before Ian Carey's set and an explosive and pumping last hour to round off a top night out.

20.04.06: Hush is changing it’s name to ‘Motion’ on April 26th, due to a trademark issue that the owners have been made aware of. Both the main room and the pre-club bottom bar are being refurbished and will be ready for a launch weekend on April’s second Bank Holiday; Friday 28th – Sunday 30th.

‘Car Wash’ are bringing their funky brand to ‘Motion’ on Friday 28th April with Miss Jo Lively and Neil Sansom, playing glamorous disco funk in the main room, Ian Charles will be doin' his thing in the 'lounge bar' and Derek Gray is spinnin' funky favourites in the 'bottom bar'.

Saturdays are ‘request @ Motion’ which continues the policy of booking exciting and funky guests to play alongside residents; Ian Charles, Derek Gray and Andy Atkinson. Guests include: IAN CAREY (ELAN RECORDS / DEFECTED RECORDS / SOUL PROVIDERS) on Saturday 29th April, K-KLASS on Saturday 13th May, JOEY MUSAPHIA & TWISTED RHYTHM on Saturday 20th May and PAUL FARRIS (DEFECTED) on Saturday 27th.

20.02.06: Ian Charles & Derek Gray are enjoying a capacity crowd every Thursday night at  'Revolutions @ TimeOut' in Bedford. Ian Charles, Andy Atkinson & Derek Gray continue to welcome healthy crowds every Friday and Saturday at Hush, Northampton

20.12.05: Ian Charles, Andy Atkinson & Derek Gray are enjoying packed floors every Fri and Sat night at Hush, Northampton. Hush continues to go from strength to strength with near to capacity crowds every weekend. The boys are lookin' forward to a great xmas eve, boxing day (Monday 26th) and the tickets are selling fast for the 'Residents Rule NYE' extravaganza.

20.09.05: Ian Charles, Brandon Block and Hugh Gunnell are at Planet Rocka presents Housonic Records @ Time Out, Bedford on Friday 7th October.

20.07.05: Ian Charles and Alex P are at Planet Rocka @ Time Out, Bedford on Friday 5th August. The venue is small (500 capacity), stylish with an exciting atmosphere, and excellent up for it crowd. Ian Charles and Derek Gray are at Hush, Northampton with Rob McArdle, and the Soul Avengerz who make a welcome return to the club on Friday 19th August. It's also 'Paul Gardner's birthday so it promises to be another biggie. See ya there! 

20.05.05: Ian Charles has a very busy couple of months - along with his Friday and Saturday residency's at Hush, Northampton, he can also be found at the following dates...

Ian & Alan Stevens are also at 'Sessions' with 'Stanton Warriors' and 'Mutiny' on Friday 3rd June, 'Sessions pres. Subliminal Sessions album launch Tour' with Jose Nunez on Friday July 1st, and 'Sessions' with Adam Freeland on Friday July 29th.

Ian Charles & Derek Gray are at Hush classics with K-Klass on Friday 15th July. It's Ian's birthday so expect the unexpected.

Ian Charles is also booked to do the launch party of Planet Rocka pres... on Friday 1st July at Timeout in Bedford with the Stanton Warriors.

Ian Charles and Derek Gray aka Beat Hustler are at Cheapskates, Soho, London on Wednesday 6th July for more rockin' good times and take up a weekly residency every Thursday at Revolutions @ Time Out in Bedford.

30.04.05:  The Sunday Social Weekender @ hush on 27th of March was a complete roadblock. The club reached it's capacity (800) by around 12.30am. The vibe was electric and the venue was full of clubbers who had obviously come for the music. In the Loft (main room) and throughout the rest of the club no-one wanted to leave as the lights came up and the music stopped. It was refreshing to see over 500 clubbers stay to see the climax of the night. Thanks to all who came and apologies to all those who queued but, couldn't get in.

20.03.05: Ian Charles and Alan Stevens plays at Sessions @ hush, Northampton on Friday April 1st with Tim Deluxe. Alan Stevens' forthcoming dates at Hush are Saturday April 2nd, Saturday April 23rd, Saturday May 7th May, Saturday 21st May aand Friday 6th May with General Midi, and DJ Hyper (Bedrock).
Ian Charles and Derek Gray are at Nite:life @ hush with the Soul Avengerz, Rob McArdle, Matt Sharp,  and Andy Atkinson on Friday 22nd April. The night is lining up to be another sell out. See ya there!

Nite:life @ hush on Friday 18th March with Jeremy Healy was a great success. Thanks to all that came along. Plaudits go to Jeremy Healy who literally rocked the main floor and Rob McArdle who dropped numerous funky bombs on a packed to the rafters middle floor. The after party went on until 10a.m. the next morning with a unannounced three hour 'All Back To Mine' set from Paul Harris of Dirty Vegas.

10.03.05: Ian Charles and Jeremy Healy are at nite:life @ hush on Friday 18th March with Rob McArdle, Matt Sharp and Derek Gray.On Sunday 27th March hush, Northampton presents the Sunday Social Weekender. Ian Charles, Derek Gray and Alan Stevens will be playing on the night.

20.02.05: Tall Paul at nite:life @ hush on Friday 18th of February was an excellent night. A big thanks to all who came. Tall Paul drank with Ian, Matt, Derek and everyone else that stayed behind well into Sunday morning. Alan Stevens and Ian Charles are at Sessions @ Hush, Northampton on Friday 4th March with Seb Fontaine.

30.01.05: Graeme Park enjoyed himself at hush almost as much as the crowd loved him. Graeme had this to say "Friday 21 Jan saw me play in Northampton for the first time in years, Hush was the venue and I had a great night. The venue has been a club for years, but since last October the place has been transformed and it really is a quality nightspot on three floors. I played on the top floor and had a great night playing to a fabulous crowd who loved their quality tunes. It was great to see so many old friends too. A big shout to everyone at Hush for looking after me."

20.01.05: Tall Paul makes his debut appearance at nite:life @ hush on Friday 18th of February, supported by Ian Charles, Derek Gray, Alan Stevens, Rob McArdle, and Matt Sharp. Nite:life @ hush is a regular sell out and this night promises to be a hell of a party, so make sure you put the date in your diary. DJ mag have listed Hush, Northampton in the Useful links - clubs section on their website. Hush appears alongside such luminary's as Cream, Fabric, Amnesia (Ibiza), Ministry Of Sound, Gatecrasher and Gods Kitchen.

10.12.04: Allister Whitehead makes his first trip to hush, Northampton on 17th December, supported by Ian Charles, Derek Gray, Rob McArdle and Matt Sharp. Future guests for 'nite:life' @ hush include the already confirmed Graeme Park, Tall Paul and Jeremy Healy.

Graeme Park and Ian Charles are at hush on Friday 21st January. This Gig is listed on Graeme's web page. It's also worth checking for his current chart.

Ian Charles & Derek Gray are enjoying packed floors every Fri and Sat night at Hush, Northampton. Rob McArdle played in the main room with Ian on November 19th an enjoyable and memorable night out, both DJ's had them cheering every record they spun. Another great night on Saturday 27th November at hush saw Ian Charles, Alan Stevens & Rob McArdle partying hard into the early hours. Hush goes from strength to strength with capacity crowds every weekend.

10.11.05: Ian Charles and Derek Gray are hush residents every Friday and Saturday. Ian Charles & Derek Gray are also at Cheapskates @ Moonlighting, Soho on Wednesday 17th & 24th of November. Alan Stevens has a Saturday residency at hush, Northampton and is at Sessions @ Hush, Northampton on Friday October 8th with Seb Fontaine and November 5th with Matt Cantor (Freestylers) & Mutiny.

10.10.05: Danny Rampling makes his debut appearance at nite:life @ hush on Friday 22nd of October, with Ian Charles, Derek Gray, Alan Stevens, Rob McArdle and Matt Sharp. Danny had this to say.... "Great to be playing close to home on a Friday night, makes a change! Really looking forward to playing at Hush, as I've not played in Northampton before. So please come down and join me for the party."  This promises to be one hell of a party, so make sure you put the date in your diary.