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Ready for the TOXIK launch party? Let’s ask Ed Real if he is!
Reported by clubchick
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Submitted 08-09-04 10:37
Ed Real – what a RIOT. A quote I read from him once said ‘A weekend wasted is never a wasted weekend’, what a brilliant line. After seeing him perform last year in Sydney I was pretty blown away by his set. At the time, I did reviews for an Aussie dance website and was totally impressed with Ed Real’s set! I can see why the TOXIK team want ED to be part of the launch party in October. I feel that ED really knows how to have fun on stage, but also has a magical stage presence. So when the TOXIK team asked me to interview the man himself, Ed Real, well, I couldn’t say NO. 
The new promotion TOXIK will have their launch party on the 15th October at Heaven. This party will be like no other, with over 20 of the most amazing artists, including 6 headliners and 3 Live PA's! TOXIK will provide the very best in hard trance, hard house, funky & much more!
This Spectacular show is being put together by the unbeatable duo, HouseGuy & HouseChick, aka Guy & Lee-Ann Schmidt. ED REAL will be playing in Arena 1 with many other great performances and I’m sure he’ll do his best to make this an unforgettable party as will the other DJ’s! 
Q: Hi Ed, thanks for taking time out to answer questions. TOXIK sounds like an interesting party, are you looking forward to playing at a new event?
A: I always look forward to supporting new energetic and enthusiastic promoters as you are the reason dance music is still amazing after 15 years.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other DJ’s on the hard dance scene today?
A: I’m a better DJ ;-)
Q: Aswell as being a DJ, Producer, and Promoter, I imagine you’re a busy man. But can you tell us a bit about RIOT Recordings and how it all going?
A: The label looks as though it has a great future ahead of it. Our first release has sold out at the distributor and is selling well on MP3 on www.trackitdown.net BK has also just signed a deal to mix the next Extreme Euphoria album and loads of new material from our label is going to be on there. If you want a sneak preview then check it out at the end of Sept!
Q: As a DJ, do you enjoy the fame that goes with it?
A: I would call it notoriety in my case! hahaha
Q: Do you have any tips you can give to up and coming DJ’s or even for the pure beginner like myself?
A: From a business POV you need to make records to get ahead. From a fun POV, just enjoy it but be aware that once you learn to mix clubbing will never be the same again… gone will be the innocence and you’ll be a DJ critic like the rest of us – it’s impossible not to listen to the mixes!
Q: As I said earlier, I had a fantastic night at the Gas Club in Sydney last year. I saw you and Dave Randall, [Dave, a fab DJ and a great guy]play an awesome set. Do you enjoy playing in Oz, do you find the clubbers differ from the UK clubbers?
A: Oz is brilliant – the clubbers are great to play to and I find that I have the chance to mix it up and play tunes that I don’t get to play in the UK as everyone’s more up for the party vibes. I love it
Q: What has been the biggest influence with regards to your music and your life?
A: The collective experience of being in a club with 100’s or 1000’s of like-minded people is the reason I do this week in week out.
Q: Can you name two of your all time favourite tunes (don’t have to be HardHouse)?
A: KLF ‘What Time Is Love?’ / Shamen ‘Ebeneezor Goode’ ;-)
Q: I’m sure you’ve worked with everyone under the sun, but is there anyone you’d still most like to work with and why?
A: Carl Cox is the godfather of the UK scene and it’d be mad to work in some way with him…
Q: When I’m fed up I put on the headphones and blast my music from here to kingdom come, what do you do to beat the stresses of life?
A: Go out raving until it starts to hurt!
Q: What comes first, Djing, Producing or Promoting?
A: All three are important and I couldn’t imagine not dabbling in all three.
Q: What’s your attitude to life?
A: Carpe Diem
Q: Do you have a favourite DJ out there at the moment?
A: Not really… I see DJ’s most weekends who impress me but the same DJ can play a bum set the next time you see them.
Q: And finally, do you have any tricks or surprises planned for the TOXIK launch? You can tell me? I can keep a secret! Promise!
A: I’m learning to breathe fire…
Again, thanks Ed. Hope to see you in Heaven on the 15th October for the newest party in town – TOXIK
Keep it REAL!
If you want to catch Ed Real play with many more great DJ's, get down to HEAVEN, for the spectacular TOXIK party on 15th October 2004!
Thanks so much to Dori for the fab pictures!
TOXIK :: The Launch
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Friday 15th October 2004
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Heaven [map]
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10pm-6am
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Advance Tickets @ £10 +b/f; Paying Guestlist @ ₤12; More on the Door.
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www.toxikevents.co.uk
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E-list 07092 809 077
www.e-listlondon.com
TicketWeb 08700 600 100
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Cyberdog Camden 020 7482 2842
Maria 07813684399
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“Light years” ahead of anything you’ve ever known before, a new promotion TOXIK, is about to take clubland by storm. For everyone who worships at the alter of ”the decks”, be prepared for the ultimate BANG…
8 Reasons Why You Can't Afford To Miss This Event:
1) 8 HOURS OF NON-STOP MIND-BLOWING MUSIC IN 4 SPECTACULAR SOUND ARENAS
2) OVER 20 DJS
3) 3 LIVE P.A’S
4) AMAZING STAGE SHOWS WITH THE MOST UNUSUAL LIVE ACTS YOU’LL EVER WITNESS
5) THE BEST STAGE DANCERS AVAILABLE IN THE UK!
6) AMAZING VISUAL AND LIGHTING DISPLAYS!
7) HEAVEN'S LEGENDARY, CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND SYSTEM THAT NEVER FAILS TO DELIVER PURE ECSTASY TO YOUR EAR DRUMS!
8) PLENTY OF GIVEAWAYS AND MASSES MORE!
BUT it doesn't stop there! We have secured the following superstar DJ's and Live P.A's:
BK, Recognized the world over as the most successful and prolific hard dance producer of all time, he has reinvented the genre of hard dance and breathed new life into the style. BK will be performing an exclusive 2 hour set in true BK style.
ED REAL, Get ready for the man himself. Ed Real brings with him an unparalleled level of knowledge, performance and expertise. It's safe to say that his record bag contains all the bombs needed to destroy any dancefloor. He’s pulling out all stops for this event!
NUW IDOL, One of the most INVENTIVE producer, artist and Live P.A’s in the dance music scene. You only have to witness one “Nüw Idol Live” appearance and experience his overwhelming enthusiasm, wild costumes and above all musically brilliant performance to understand why his sets are now legendary.
ORGAN DONORS, CALLY & JUICE, ERYK ORPHEUS and many, many more top UK and Up & Coming DJs!
The TOXIK Launch Party is guaranteed to blow your mind into hyperspace! You don’t want to miss this. Be there!
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From: houseCHICK on 8th Sep 2004 21:39.13
Great interview with a top bloke and outstanding DJ 
Can't wait for the 15th - it's gonna be ExPlOsIvE!
From: Hannah Wild on 8th Sep 2004 23:40.51
Nice one Uncle Ted
From: littlemissgenki on 9th Sep 2004 00:01.49
Looking forward to some REAL firebreathing! Will that be part of the psychedelic puppet show?
Great stuff clubchick & ted! xx
From: Samantha on 9th Sep 2004 08:03.30
wicked review, looks wicked!!
From: Stevi D on 9th Sep 2004 11:03.30
U go Eddddddddddddddddddie!!" peace out and see you on the flip side bro
From: Danny Luu on 9th Sep 2004 13:03.19
Hello Ted! I still remember your set at Tidy Summer Camp 
From: little Em on 10th Sep 2004 11:06.54
good luck Toxik crew, hope i can make it! but as u know the baby comes first, only 2weeks left. but if i can ge baby sitter ill b there......
nice one Ed, ur a top bloke :-)
From: Eryk Orpheus on 11th Sep 2004 14:40.29
Nice One Ed, see ya there dude!!!!!!!!
From: Olly Perris on 12th Sep 2004 14:23.07
you ledge-end Ed!! Sorry i missed ya on friday mate, all reports ive heard have said u rocked the place tho!!
From: Hard House Hippy on 12th Sep 2004 15:47.03
Looking forward to the birthday buzz Ted. Also looking forward to seeing Ben & Aki again. ; )
From: crazyclubber66 on 12th Sep 2004 15:57.44
the launch is almost upon us-im so proud to be apart of the nu-launch with toxik, this promises to be a night every clubber will remember, leeann and guy, certainly have gone to all extremes in production and the finest live and dj-talents
ed i look forward to meeting you , hope to see everyone there on the 15th
vince (toxik)
From: Lizzie Curious on 15th Sep 2004 10:10.10
Mr Real kicks ass!
From: *cheeky chick* on 15th Sep 2004 17:25.31
bring it on!
From: Ang-EL on 20th Sep 2004 16:35.52
definately be down for Toxik launch to see these 2 playing together again (Ed and Ben ... you guys rock) 
From: clanger on 27th Sep 2004 17:50.18
We'll be there....with the Basingstoke posse this time, are Toxik ready for the invasion?!
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