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The new rock n roll: Heat's 3rd birthday
Reported by HeatUK
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Submitted 20-09-04 18:44
When Tom Allen reviewed one of Heat’s first day parties in early February 2002, he started with three Nostradamus-like predictions that he’d written down at the party itself the previous Saturday afternoon: that Will was going to beat Gareth on Popstars; that England was going to win the next rugby World Cup; and that Saturday afternoon clubbing was going to be bigger than Jesus. He really should’ve added a couple more: that HarderFaster, the fledgling website he’d just started, was going on to become the UK’s biggest independent hard dance music website, and that Heat was going to become one of the UK’s fastest-growing and respected hard dance promotions.
Heat 9/2/2002
Almost 700 people came to the fifth Heat party on 9 February 2002, with some even being turned away. The original HarderFather (who in those days did most of his own reviewing and took most of the photos for the site) concluded by noting that ‘after just 4 parties Heat has already become a runaway success’, and asking readers to the harderfaster (as it was then) launch party on the 16 March 2002. Two and a half years later, having just sold HarderFaster for an undisclosed sum and immigrated to Australia, Allen must be feeling more philosophical than ever - and I for one will continue to follow his future predictions!
harderfather Tom at work
So how did the party that literally started in the promoter’s backyard become one of the top hard dance promotions in the UK? Sit back, relax and open a cold one dear reader, as I take you on a journey through clubland that starts in a rebuilt backyard in Walthamstow and takes us through the top clubs of London, Ibiza and Amsterdam to finish at a new beginning: the HeatUK third birthday bash at Brixton Academy on 25 September 2004.
In an early interview with HarderFaster’s Sharon B, Promoter Damian Gelle recalls how the first Heat party came about: ‘Anton & I had spent all summer renovating a house in East London and it only seemed appropriate we finish the job off with a wild celebration, but I wouldn’t say we just threw a party. There were Heat signs, which included the symbol. We also had security on the door which collected people’s email addresses as they entered. Other than this, it was a pretty poorly organized affair compared to today’s events. Marc French designed the first flyer but ironically didn’t play that one. Back then day parties were working with Solid Sunday every week. It made sense to put something on the Saturday and give clubbers that extra day to recover. As far as the music was concerned - to me it was the new rock ‘n’ roll’.
Heat backyard style
In the beginning there were three - Damian Gelle, Anton Marmot and Adam Lloyd, a promoter from Sydney. Marmot recalls one of the early parties: ‘[It was] just after the Queen Mother had died, which I think was one of our busiest parties. We had a huge crowd outside the Rock, and some old lady came up to me and goes, ‘Is this where the Queen Mother is?’ ‘And Anton said yes, and invited her in,’ according to Lloyd. This laid back welcoming Aussie attitude is a clue to Heat’s success: even now Damian and Anton do their best to remember clubber’s names and get down the front of the dance floor to party with them during events -which any promoter out there reading this will know can be a lot more difficult than it sounds.
From its back yard origins to the early day parties at The Rock, Heat have always had one primary focus - to throw the biggest best party possible. When the Rock closed in mid-May 2002, they moved to Turnmills, which eventually led to their day residency becoming a night-time thing with parties at Camden Palace and The Fridge. These early parties shaped HeatUK as we know it today. Originally known for their hard as nails ‘Heat Sound’, which my friend Simon once compared to the sound of a thousand racehorses galloping towards the finish, Heat started to diversify its hard dance sound to trance, funky house and even techno.
Heat at Camden Palace
Damian blames this on the Turnmills residency: ‘Turnmills made us diversify because we had to supply music for the second and third rooms. I got fed up walking between them and hearing the same record twice’. He expands on this in another interview: ‘If people listen to the same style constantly it eventually lessens their experience. I think the scene is experiencing this now. Call it the ‘law of diminishing returns’. If dance music is the new rock ‘n’ roll then I want to listen to different bands. Sure, I enjoy hard dance - but that’s not going to stop me from going to a completely different kind of party. Our events try to embrace other styles. I think clubbers are becoming a lot more open minded about other music styles’.
Karim plays Turnmills
It is this musical eclecticism that has put Heat at the top of the heap when other promotions have fallen by the wayside, culminating in the recent sell-out South West Four, a one day festival on Clapham Common, where top international djs Sasha and Erick Morillo played alongside hard dance djs K90, Nick Sentience, Rob Tissera, Spencer Freeland and Heat residents Marc French and Ian Betts in one of the most uplifting and fun festivals of the Summer. Somehow Heat managed to transfer their up for it backyard party vibe to Clapham, and it certainly went off!
Another key and often understated element in this magical equation is original Heat resident Marc French. A veteran of the scene, French started off playing around the likes of Carl Cox and Tony de Vit. After three years as a Heat ressie, French is carving a name for himself as one of the most innovative producers in the scene with tracks like ‘Killer Disco’ (Heat Vinyl), ‘1234’ (Heat Vinyl) and ‘All the Way’ (3DOM), and will soon have enough material to do an entire set using just his own tracks. Marc also designs all Heat flyers, which, not surprisingly given their master, are some of the most original and inspired in the industry.
Frenchie at the Coronet
Earlier this year Heat took on a second resident, making underground legend Ian Betts their trance ressie. Betts has since played the opening party of Cream at Amnesia in Ibiza under the Heat banner. Like Frenchie, Bettsie is also on fire in the production department, his prolific output in the last few months alone including ‘Love Resurrection’ (Masif Records), Six Thirty ‘Night Rider’ (Audiojelly.com) and ‘Polarise’ (Elevation Records). ‘Inspiration’ is due out on Heat Vinyl any day, and ‘Move On Baby’ on Steve Hill’s Masif Records later this year - in fact he has a new record due to be released every month for the next year!
Bettsie at The Cross
It wasn’t until June 2002 after their first incredible party at Turnmills that the boys finally broke even, celebrating their first pay cheque of £72 pounds. For those that knew the team this wasn’t a surprise, as they had always been thinking long term, putting all they earned straight back into the Heat brand, with plans for Heat Vinyl with Frantic hard dance legend Spencer Freeland at the helm already afoot.
Spencer Freeland at The Coronet
The Turnmills residency really took off and Heat was growing at a rapidly exponential rate. Enter Pat Cobb, music industry veteran, who amongst many other things had worked for Rolling Stone magazine and legendary underground party people Pickle. With her diverse knowledge of the scene, excellent administrative skills and extreme practicality, Pat perfectly complimented the boys’ more laid back go out and get em style, and was to become an invaluable member of the team. After sell-out parties at Turnmills and Camden Palace, Heat then embarked on one of their biggest adventures yet - New Year’s Eve 2002 at Brixton Academy. After months of toil it all finally came together in the end, and the event was more than a sell out: it was one of the coolest parties in the capital.
 
Heat New Year 2002
Where could they go from here? After conquering the best clubs in the capital, it was perhaps logical that the Heat crew would look further afield. The results were an incredible week in Ibiza where Heat hosted nights at legendary venues like Space, and ‘24 hours in Amsterdam’, where several hundred nutters pulled an all-nighter and took their favourite djs to play in one of Europe’s coolest clubbing meccas. Back home things were just as crazy, with Heat hosting the opening party of new superclub The Coronet and throwing wicked parties at Pacha, The Cross, Camden Palace and the Fridge, as well as the biggest boat party the Thames has ever known. They also launched the first HeatUK CD and ‘Killer Disco’, Marc French’s explosive hand grenade of a track that had been throwing dance floors up in arms for months, firmly blowing Heat Vinyl into the industry. Yep - that was all in 2003 alone!
Heat Ibiza Style
2004 has already seen Heat go to Ibiza twice, throw parties at the Cross, La Scala and Pacha, and host another sell out boat party and the massively successful South West Four. Presently they’re gearing up for the big one: their third birthday bash at Brixton Academy, where they’re flying in international superstar cybersamurai Yoji Biomehanika for a rare London appearance. Anyone who knows Yoji will verify that he’s more than just a dj - he’s one of the world’s most incredible performers and producers. Heat have already revealed the first of many birthday surprises - the copper vapour laser! It’s the first time this will be used in a London club and its unique emerald green, yellow and gold 3D images will certainly open your doors of perception! For more info see the eflyer here.
The crew certainly won’t be resting on their laurels once they’ve recovered from their third birthday bash in Brixton. 12-14 November sees them return to Amsterdam for 48 hours of carnage, then there’s Evolution at Pacha and back to Brixton for New Year’s Eve at the Academy. One gets the feeling that Heat are only just warming up - a volcano of global warming is nigh!
In typical HeatUK style they’ve given us a present for their birthday: two VIP tickets to the birthday bash, a copy of the latest Heat Vinyl and the opportunity to have a drink with the dj of your choice on the night!
All you have to do is answer this simple question: what dj would you like to have a drink with and why? Send your answers to competitions@heatuk.com, putting ‘HF drinking competition’ in the subject of the message or just click competitions@heatuk.com?subject=HF drinking competition
More HarderFaster & HEAT memories at UKClubPix
HeatUK Third Birthday Celebration
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First 1000 Tickets only £10 - Advance Tickets £22
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Here unfolds the biggest birthday party in the Capital! Three years ago, what began in the promoter's backyard has now upgraded and treated clubbers to the finest venues across London.
This year we surpassed all expectations with the 10.000 capacity outdoor event known as "South West Four". The biggest DJs in the world have now experienced a HeatUK festival sized backyard party.
Tonight we bring you The Cross, Turnmills, Pacha, and all the Ibiza parties rolled into one production spetacular. Joining us for this celebration in one of the mos flamboyant performers in the world today - YOJI BIOMEHANIKA(see profile below). This DJ from Tokyo Japan rarely performs inside the UK. Witness one of those rare performers who sets the benchmark of showmanship.
Like all our events, the line up MUST be as big as the flyer! Four arenas of music competing for your attention and programmed to provide the best party on the planet. From that euphoric big room sound through to the hard as nails foyer. We're not afraid to mix it up and tonight is no exception as we are joined by 4 of London's best house/funk promotions in the same room. TRY not to dance.
For those who spend time away from the UK over the festive season - this is your invitation to see why HeatNYE is the clubber's choice every New Year's Eve at the Academy. This year will be no exception. So get ready for more than just a dress rehearsal. Get ready for one of the best nights of your life!
Enter The Tokyo Underground at London's Brixton Academy...
YOJI BIOMEHANIKA
Described as the japanese Lord of NRG or Nu-NRG Master, and Japan's No 1. NRG DJ overseas. Headling arenas at all the major festivals around the world. Without a doubt the most flamboyant showman in Nu NRG scene. While his music style is categorized into Hard Dance, Hard Trance or Nu-NRG, his style is full of originality while retaining pumpin' grooves and melodic uplifting sounds. His knowledge and skill are reflected to his DJ techniques. This is precision perfoming made so natural.
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From Backyard To Worldwide. Happy Birthday HeatUK - Part 2
From Backyard To Worldwide. Happy Birthday HeatUK - Part 1
The views and opinions expressed in this review are strictly those of the author only for which HarderFaster will not be held responsible or liable.
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Oh and good to see Mr Betts in the main room!
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