Free Range: Chase & Status // Kano // Beardyman // N-Type + more 13.02.09

[charris]

After breaking all previous box office records for a Friday club night at the Carling Academy Oxford, Free Range bring to you another cutting edge line up exploring the depths of Grime, Dubstep, Drum & Bass and Hip Hop. Whilst other club nights bring you the same generic line ups and brands found city to city, Free Range offers something truly refreshing to the people - for Oxford, with Oxford, from Oxford residents.

FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY @ O2 ACADEMY OXFORD

CHASE & STATUS (RAM Records)
feat. KANO & TAKURA performing Against All Odds

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9493/chasestatusfu4.jpg

Having taken the Drum and Bass and now the Dubstep scene by storm, Chase and Status have reached the top of these UK underground genres. Chase and Status' debut album more than a lot has placed 20th in the UK dance charts just behind acts such as Portishead and Hot Chip. Chase and Status will be doing a one off special apperence with UK Grime godfather Kano performing his new single with the duo 'Against all odds'...

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2056/kanoad5.jpg

Kano has been nominated for 4 MOBO awards and has won the title of best newcomer. His debut album 'Home Sweet Home' was a great critical success, well reviewed across the British press, most notably in The Independent and The Observer, two of the UK's major newspapers. Many artists in the UK and in America have expressed positive views of Kano's music, including Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, Jay-Z, Andre 3000 and Chuck D of Public Enemy.

BEARDYMAN & JFB (Battlejam)
UK Beatbox champion vs UK DMC champion

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5263/beardymanbt9.jpg

What do you get when you cross the best beatboxer in the UK with the best DJ? The answer is 'Battle Jam'. A fast paced improvised battle between mouth and fingers. With a bit of crowd sampling, vj'ing, fish fighting and lots of general crazyness thrown in for good measure.

N-TYPE (Rinse FM)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1481/ntypedg7.gif

Having recently been awarded the title of best DJ at the Dubstep awards, N-Type has been in the highest demand smashing clubs from London to Tokyo. Massively respected by all DJs from Electro to Hip Hop, his consistency, tune selection, technical abillity and crowd interaction has led to a lot of clubbers to call him the 'ANDY C' of Dubstep.

CHARRIS & B-ILL (Oxfords FM107.9)

ELEMENTS (CLUB: DUB)

Hosted by MC MANTMAST

O2 Academy Bar - Free Range Residents Showcase

MR LAGER//DARKMAN//DR BELTDRIVE//KONFLUENT//HIGHER GROUNDS

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=


TICKETS:

£5 EARLYBIRD TICKETS!!!
£12 in advance

Available from:
Carling Academy Box Office (Cowley Rd)
Ryouki (Central Oxford)
Admins from Free Range Group

[tanz]

sick line up yet again
big up the free range crew

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

where the hell do you get those £5 early bird tickets?!?!

[SugaCube]

yeah i would like to know the same coz my friend just bought us all a ticket for £12!!!

[masochist]

fucking YES

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

yeah i would like to know the same coz my friend just bought us all a ticket for £12!!!

all will be sorted am sure :cool:

[charris]

yeah i would like to know the same coz my friend just bought us all a ticket for £12!!!

Sorry about that, I didnt even know the tickets had been released yet! Will refund you the difference and a link to the £5 early bird tickets will be up asap!!

[Displaced]

nice one!

£5 - score!

[Manikular]

nice one!

£5 - score!

actually, £20 = score, no?

[Dan]

This looks heavy. Well up for seein a bit of doobstep out.

09 - Big year for Oxford DNB! :)

[SugaCube]

Sorry about that, I didnt even know the tickets had been released yet! Will refund you the difference and a link to the £5 early bird tickets will be up asap!!

thank you muchly :badsantathumbs:

[fonik]

is kano doing his own set? or just the p.a with c&s??

[charris]

is kano doing his own set? or just the p.a with c&s??

Kano will just be making a special appearance with Chase & Status performing Against All Odds...


£5 Early bird tickets will be on sale tomorrow afternoon...keep your eyes peeled! A link will be added here, on facebook and via our email list so be quick!

[azonica]

Whilst other club nights bring you the same generic line ups and brands found city to city, Free Range offers something truly refreshing to the people - for Oxford, with Oxford, from Oxford residents.



Now now Children :P

[Stumasta]

Now now Children :P

True though.

[charris]

Limited early bird tickets available here (http://www.wegottickets.com/sct/rUp5c2BuJm)

Link has gone up on facebook etc and they are already going really quick, grab one while you can!!

[Shinobee]

bagged

[charris]

Early bird tickets SOLD OUT!!! :eek:

Normal advanced tickets available here (http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_south&query=detail&event=302723)

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

no facebook at work
been checking it infrequently all day
boooooo

[MissSmalls]

Bloody hell... was just getting the card out and gone already! :eek:

Good work you guyyyyyyys :grouphug:

[Stumasta]

Good work you guyyyyyyys :grouphug:

I think I could sell £12 for £5 pretty quickly

[masochist]

I think I could sell £12 for £5 pretty quickly

Even in the current economic crisis I can't see monopoly money being accrued as legal tender :biggrinangelA:

[fonik]

£12 for chase & status, n-type & beardyman seems a little steep to me

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

Kano.....

[charris]

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8818/chasestatusfrontpn3.jpghttp://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2953/chasestatusbackaa8.jpg

[fonik]

who does the artwork? fucking sick

[charris]

who does the artwork? fucking sick

A mate from Bulgaria...glad you're feeling it man, he is killing it at the moment!

Just listening to your mix btw fonik, picked up a copy in SS20 - sounding good

[fonik]

Just listening to your mix btw fonik, picked up a copy in SS20 - sounding good


at least someone picked up a copy, wasnt sure if anyone would notice them, good shit. big up man!

[Mantmast]

As we come again!

[sands]

been looking forward to this for a little while big up lads...

[DaBashment]

actually, £20 = score, no?


r u in then manik? :biggrindaisy:

[samifixsen]

Bigup! huge lineup

[Jibba]

his consistency, tune selection, technical abillity and crowd interaction has led to a lot of clubbers to call him the 'ANDY C' of Dubstep.

Fucking LOL

[dj fu]

Fucking LOL

his in-consistency to keep to one genre, outdated tune selection, little technical abillity and his inability to have social interaction has led to a lot of clubbers to call him 'JIBBA'

amended :extrasmashedanagffi :D :eeklaugh: :) :gumscat3:

[Jibba]

his in-consistency to keep to one genre, outdated tune selection, little technical abillity and his inability to have social interaction has led to a lot of clubbers to call him 'JIBBA'

amended :extrasmashedanagffi :D :eeklaugh: :) :gumscat3:

At least that one's true! Coz the Andy C of dubstep?!? Just fucking LOL

[dj fu]

At least that one's true! Coz the Andy C of dubstep?!? Just fucking LOL

Well i don't think its that hard to make a comparision at least it's not as far off as the 'fucking lol' comment.

N-type winner of best dj at the dubstep awards
Andy c winner of the best dj at the drum and bass awards

both play across the board

both have the same mixing style, teases / double drops / quick.

both interact with the crowd well

It just says people have been calling him that, not that he is or that a recent internet poll of 100 brighton electro dj's found that 100 % of them would agree with the statement "n-type is the Andy c of dubstep".

:badsantathumbs:

[rogue]

http://members.arstechnica.com/x/freeman/homer-eating-popcorn-small-c7873.jpg

[madz]

Its actually quite common for dubstep producers to be called the "Andy C of dubstep"

Let me refer you to article 1:

http://www.dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=49361&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=type+andy+andrew++dubstep&start=0

One thing they do have in common is that they're both a bit over-rated :badsonar2:

his in-consistency to keep to one genre, outdated tune selection, little technical abillity and his inability to have social interaction has led to a lot of clubbers to call him 'JIBBA'


cos that was a necessary response

[Stumasta]

One thing they do have in common is that they're both a bit over-rated :badsonar2:


Andy C is definately NOT overated.

[madz]

(imo)

[Jibba]

Well i don't think its that hard to make a comparision at least it's not as far off as the 'fucking lol' comment.

N-type winner of best dj at the dubstep awards
Andy c winner of the best dj at the drum and bass awards

both play across the board

both have the same mixing style, teases / double drops / quick.

both interact with the crowd well

It just says people have been calling him that, not that he is or that a recent internet poll of 100 brighton electro dj's found that 100 % of them would agree with the statement "n-type is the Andy c of dubstep".

:badsantathumbs:

Don't forget that they're both going a bit bald too.

And they probably wear the same pants.

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

evil b

[charris]

cos that was a necessary response

Equal in necessity to the 'Fucking LOL' comment to be fair...

You enjoy Hardware? looked like you were loving Spors set!

[madz]

Equal in necessity to the 'Fucking LOL' comment to be fair...

You enjoy Hardware? looked like you were loving Spors set!


Someone was obviously trying to get a rise and it worked!

-You should have seen me dancing to Teebee and Calyx lol
Sorry I couldn't get you that spliff haha

[Doubt]

What the fuck is everyone moaning about? The "andy C" of dubstep? WTF. U lot need to chill out a bit.

[rogue]

One thing they do have in common is that they're both a bit over

do you really think so? Technically the guy is good and he knows how to read a crowd. Every time i've seen Andy the crowd has gone absolutely nuts for it. Whilst not every set has been to my taste i don't know who else has such a wide appeal across drumnbass and beyond.

[madz]

do you really think so? Technically the guy is good and he knows how to read a crowd. Every time i've seen Andy the crowd has gone absolutely nuts for it. Whilst not every set has been to my taste i don't know who else has such a wide appeal across drumnbass and beyond.

I agree that he's a tight DJ, plays to the dancefloor and is good at what he does. I even like some of the Nightlifes. But I just think he's a bit overhyped - in the last couple of years I've got my hopes up every time I've seen him and he's been a bit of a let down and has played pretty much exactly the same set!

Can think of many other not as well known DJ's who can build a set much better (more subtly) - I'm not really looking for tune after tune of anthems

[rogue]

I agree that he's a tight DJ, plays to the dancefloor and is good at what he does. I even like some of the Nightlifes. But I just think he's a bit overhyped - in the last couple of years I've got my hopes up every time I've seen him and he's been a bit of a let down and has played pretty much exactly the same set!

Can think of many other not as well known DJ's who can build a set much better (more subtly) - I'm not really looking for tune after tune of anthems


i think a large proportion of people who go to these raves, nutted out of their head and who vote in those polls etc ARE looking for a bit of an anthem bash, hence why he gets voted number one. A lot of people are into the quick mixing / tease style that Andy does and you must admit he is very good at it. Also, if he's playing maybe two sets a night every friday and saturday at least, are you surprised that elements of his sets are repeated? I think anyone would struggle to maintain some pure originiality in their sets if they were playing as much as he does. Also, there's no smoke without fire, as they say; surely there's a reason Andy is constantly referrred to as number 1? I dunno, just sparking conversation here. Interested to hear people's thoughts.

ps: sorry for thread hijack!! everyone should go to free range and see whether ntype really can be compared to mandy g.

[DjBondy]

Andy C is definately NOT overated.

This.

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

Andy C @ the End = Number 1

[rhythmryda]

Tickets going fast....

[SugaCube]

Actually can't wait for this! Is it gonna be on both floors?

[rhythmryda]

Downstairs is the main room and then the other room is in the smaller Bar room at the front with the leather sofa's!

[dj fu]

Chase & Status 'against all odds' feat KANO



<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5YWeYyASlnQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5YWeYyASlnQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

woop

[steptech]

Andy is constantly referrred to as number 1? I dunno, just sparking conversation here. Interested to hear people's thoughts.


i think he is very deserved of that title (by a long shot) for quite a few different reasons

[charris]

Win two tickets to see Chase&Status at bluntedpresents.co.uk (http://bluntedpresents.co.uk/2009/01/20/win-2-tickets-free-range-ft-chase-status/)

[dj fu]

Chase & Status interview

http://bluntedpresents.co.uk/2009/01/15/chase-status-interview/

[B-ill]

Friday!!

[Roscoe]

In attendance

[Mantmast]

In attendance

:notworthy:

[Lazcru]

gonna be a big weekend

[samifixsen]

cant wait...

[charris]

Free Range featuring Chase and Status has now sold out completely! For the chance to win the last two tickets tune in to Free Range Radio tonight from 10pm - 12am here: http://www.fm1079.co.uk/

We will be operating a 'one in one out' policy on the night, so if you were unlucky and didn't get a ticket there is still a chance you might be able to get in.

If you need to collect your ticket the Academy Box Office will be open tomorrow from 12pm - 5pm...this will speed up your entry on the night.

After such an overwhelming response to this event we decided to open upstairs as well. There will be dubstep and drum&bass all night from some of our finest residents, so make sure you check it out!

Set times:

Main Room
11:00 - 12:00 Elements (Club: Dub)
12:00 - 01:00 Chase & Status ft Kano & Takura (RAM Records)
01:00 - 02:00 Beardyman & JFB (Battlejam)
02:00 - 03:00 N-Type (FWD // Rinse FM)
03:00 - 04:00 Charris & B Ill (Oxfords FM 107.9)

Zodiac Room
11:00 - 01:00 Mr Lager & Darkman (Dubstep)
01:00 - 01:45 Higher Grounds (D&B)
01:45 - 02:30 Konfluent (D&B)
02:30 - 03:15 Dr Beltdrive (D&B)
03:15 - 04:00 Bully (D&B)

See you tomorrow night!!

[Dan]

Cunty cunt cunt

[Tyranny v2.0]

Good?

[Pink Niki]

Was it a 16+ event?...looks like a bit of a nappy night from the photos..

[rogue]

Was it a 16+ event?...looks like a bit of a nappy night from the photos..

hahahaha :eeklaugh:

[SugaCube]

wasn't really any point in me going seeing as I was in bed by 1.30 LOL

Must remember to lay off the sambucas next time..............

[samifixsen]

where will the professional pictures be posted up?

[masochist]

Seriously BIG night..

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

was crazy in there!

[B-ill]

Best crowd reaction i've ever seen in there, was crazy! Photo's soon come.

["B-ON"]

HUGE NIGHT!
nice to see so many friendly faces as per usual;)
All about my N Type+Mantmast Video!!!:D :D :D

[MissSmalls]

HUGE NIGHT!
nice to see so many friendly faces as per usual;)
All about my N Type+Mantmast Video!!!:D :D :D

Did you record what shoes they were wearing again? :P
:smiley 1: for being standing at the end of the night though!

[Rimardo]

HUGE NIGHT!
nice to see so many friendly faces as per usual;)
All about my N Type+Mantmast Video!!!:D :D :D


Have you put it up on Facebook?

[bryn]

checked a couple of the vid's from this on facebook last night and it looked fuckin nuts in there!
the vid of kano doing p's and q's is big!

[charris]

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/utoECSNO51U&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/utoECSNO51U&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
Chase & Status featuring Kano: Eastern Jam

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zwwJarFnRlw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zwwJarFnRlw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
Chase & Status featuring MC Rage & Takura

[MIKEE HUSSLA]

checked a couple of the vid's from this on facebook last night and it looked fuckin nuts in there!
the vid of kano doing p's and q's is big!


mate you missed a BIG night
to be fair i missed most of it with my blurred memory but I do remmeber Kano coming on & it being immense!
Runnin was jokes, properly in the crowd for that one
I'd do it again if it was on this weekend, same line up haha!

[Roscoe]

Looks immense.

[madz]

Did anyone take any vids of beardyman?