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Rizla Arena
The Rizla Arena is heading to The Big Chill for the first time, complete with a serious line-up of entertainers.The Arena will feature a 1920's style musical van, based on Rizla heritage of a travelling troupe of entertainers called The Invisible Players. With a reputation for putting on banging parties and attracting big crowds, it's not one to miss this summer.
The Invisible Players will play spontaneous and inspiring sets from a diverse record collection.There are no prepared set lists, just pure improvisation and the creation of a unique vibe in the Rizla Arena. The sound could vary from Dub, Electrofunk, Balearic, Hip Hop, Breakbeat to Northern Soul and Acid House the roots of popular music as we know it.
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Heres the low-down on the Invisible Players of 2008...
Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson was one of the original Invisible Players, sparking a near riot when he hit the Rizla Arena last year. Greg was original dance resident at the Hacienda, and represents a cornerstone of modern day clubbing. His unique electrofunk sets, filled with rare edits and samples blaring from a 20 year-old reel-to-reel deck, make Greg a must-see.
Kid Acne
Kid Acne is a prolific urban decorator and home-grown hip hop artist with a long list of artistic credits including his own comic book, Zebra Face. Watch out for his unique style of art at the Rizla Arena, where he may be caught, can in hand.
Justin Robertson
Justin Robertson is a true modernist. Creator of bespoke techno; remixer for the likes of Bjork, Radio 4 and Felix Da Housecat and an internationally recognised DJ, Justin can be spotted with one of his many hats attempting to lift the roof off the van.
Annie Nightingale
Annie Nightingale was the first female DJ on Radio 1, and has won an MBE for her sterling contribution to British music. An international DJ and documentary maker, dubbed Queen of breaks by the adoring music media, she promises to get the Rizla musical van rocking this summer.
Watch this space for the full line-up...
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Written: 8th May, 08
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