ENCOMPASS

http://www.encompass-london.com

ENCOMPASS PRESS RELEASE:
First line ups and ticket details announced!

April 29 ­ May 1, 2005
Navigating the Business and Art of Cutting Edge Music
Day Venue: The Old Truman Brewery
Night venues: Cargo, 93 Feet East, Herbal, Spitz, The Vibe Bar

Encompass navigates and celebrates the business of cutting edge music in the
heart of London; it's an event that requires exploration. Part conference,
part festival, part museum: you're invited to dip your toe into a wide range
of business and art over a weekend when fans and industry will come together
and show the world why London rocks.

… The Music ­ 100 bands and DJs across six venues in Shoreditch
… The Exchange - Trade and Retail Fair hosted by DJ Magazine www.djmag.com
… Panels and workshops
… Sonic Art hosted by Cybersonica www.cybersonica.org
… Digital Technology hosted by UMAMim www.UMAMi.tv
… The Visual hosted by Eclectic Method
… The Surgery hosted by Music Tank www.musictank.co.uk
… The Club ­ industry only

With 100 DJs and live bands playing across six London venues based around
the day time location of the Old Truman Brewery, Encompass can now announce
its first release of artists and labels playing from April 29 ­ May 1, Bank
Holiday weekend.

ARTISTS (CONFIRMED):
Goldie (UK), Speedy J (NL), Hacker live (FR), 20:20Soundsystem live (UK),
Billy Nasty (UK), Vitalic live (FR), Platnum live (GER), Cristian Vogel
(UK), Stendec live, (UK), Dub Kult (UK), Ralph Lawson (UK), Jose Gonzales
(SWE), Cathode live (UK), Richard Davis live (UK), Loxy (UK), Agoria (FR),
Dorian Paic (GER), T.Raumschmiere (GER), Sons of Slough live (UK), Social
Security (UK), Mr. Velcro Fastener live (FIN), Dylan Rhymes live (UK),
Badmarsh (UK), Dub Taylor live (GER), Junkyard Production (DEN), The
Electric Press Boogie Corporation live (UK), Maximilian Hecker live (GER),
Tristan Da Cunha (UK), Klute (UK), Orson (UK), Benny Sings live (NL), Terry
Toner (NL), Pellarin (DEN), Total Science (UK), Andy Whittaker (UK),
Efterklang (DEN), Elite Force live (UK), Lontano live (SP), Aktarv8r (UK),
Jay Haze (US), Kitty Yo DJs (GER), MC Moose (UK), Vicknoise (SP), Micatone
live (GER), Nobody Beats The Drum live (NL), Tunng live (UK), Undo (SP),
Raconteur live (JP), Herr Arter (NL). More artists to be announced.

LABELS:
K7! (GER), Lex (UK), Kitty Yo (GER), Kingsize (UK), Sonar Kollektiv/Warm
(GER), Static Caravan (UK), Electrix (UK), Leaf (UK), Platform (DEN),
Peacefrog (UK), Metalheadz (UK), Diesel U Music, Novamute (UK), Different
(FR), Electronation (NL), 20:20 Vision (UK), Prototype/Grace (UK),
Supercharged (UK), Factor City (SP), Nasha (UK), Samurai FM (JAP). More
labels to be announced.

Encompass is driven by cutting edge music - we're complementing the vast
array of amazing events that happen all over London by pushing labels and
artists who keeps us ticking. Using electronic music as a starting point
the showcases will include bands and DJs from a wealth of genres. Reflecting
the truly international and multi-cultural, genre-spanning nature of the
event labels confirmed to play at Encompass so far already include some of
the most revered labels in their respective fields. Goldie¹s pioneering drum
n bass imprint Metalheadz, the jazzier edged sounds of Jazzanova¹s Sonar
Kollektiv, Novamute¹s futuristic techno, Kitty Yo¹s live eclecticism, 20:20
Vision¹s sublime house, Nasha¹s Asian style breaks and even Lex¹s
alternative and progressive take on hip hop to name but a few lead the way
in contemporary electronic music. From France¹s Different to Denmark¹s
Platform, Germany¹s esteemed Raum and the Dutch boys from Electronation,
Encompass is already creating waves across the entire European continent and
beyond. In summary we can now proudly confirm the following artists and
labels will be appearing across the 6 venues and at the inaugural Encompass
Music Conference this April 29 ­ May 1.

And that¹s just the first announcement of acts and labels playing at
Encompass. As we think you¹ll agree that¹s already a mouth-watering
proposition over 3 glorious days and nights of unrivalled musical
excellence.

During the daytime there will be eight hours of music on the main stage,
whilst the night time venues of neighbouring clubs Cargo, 93 Feet East,
Spitz, Vibe Bar and Herbal will host nightly label showcases bringing a
further five hours of cutting edge music per day from around the world to
the heart of London¹s Brick Lane and vibrant Hoxton area.

TICKETS:
You can now register for stands and tickets at www.encompass-london.com
1 DAY / 1 NIGHT TICKET - £ 35.00
3 DAY / 3 NIGHT TICKET - £ 95.00

PRO PASS
For industry delegates only. Your Pro Pass gives you access to all day time
activities at The Old Truman Brewery including the industry only Club area
with bar and brasserie and exclusive free access to the official night time
showcases at Cargo, 93 Feet East, Herbal, The Vibe Bar and Spitz.
1 DAY / 1 NIGHT TICKET - £ 60.00 + VAT
3 DAY / 3 NIGHT TICKET - £ 150.00 + VAT

Encompass will be London¹s first global music conference, embracing the
future and celebrating our musical heritage.

Supported by The Old Truman Brewery, DJ Magazine, Cybersonica, the
Association of Independent Music (AIM), the British Phonographic Institute
(BPI), the Music Managers Forum (MMF), Cantaloupe Group, Cargo, Herbal, 93
Feet East, Plastic People, The End, and Turnmills.

What?
Live music, VJ showcase, Music trade and retail fair, Panels and workshops,
Sonic art exhibition, Industry lounge, Tech area, Advice surgery.
When?
Friday April 29 to Sunday May 1 2005
Where?
DAY: The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London.
NIGHT: Cargo, 93 Feet East, Herbal, The Vibe Bar and Spitz.
Who? 1500 industry delegates and 6000 fans over 3 days and 3 nights.

http://www.encompass-london.com

M.D.