A few of us trekked up to Cambridgeshire for the Secret Garden Party at the weekend. That place is off the hook! Happy people, nice vibes, beautiful surroundings and an eclectic selection of music that just doesn’t stop! We’re definitely going back for more next year. Big shouts to Praf who celebrated turning 30 and all of you who made it a special one for him. Also props to Hugo and Dulla for bringing the Hit + Run vibe along. Thanks also to Mel for taking the photos. Bring on next year!

Check out my little brother, he’s going to be starting his second season at the Spurs development academy next month. The next Billy Wingrove perhaps?

Our extremely talented and very good friend Mary is currently holding an exhibition of her latest work in Lewes throughout July and then in Brighton in August. Everyone’s invited to come and browse through the array of canvasses and small pieces on offer, it’s well worth a visit!

“ Nothing is a mistake in my art. Nothing is planned, it just flows from pen to paper”.(Mary Allen)

This is artist Mary Allen’s philosophy on the way she looks at and produces her work. As a small child, Mary would always sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper to characterise the world around her.

While growing up Mary travelled the world drawing upon different countries and cultures gaining an abundance of influences, the most profound of these would be from the Asian continents. For example, Japanese Art with it’s classic style, depicting unique fine lined detail, portraying a sense of simplicity, quirkiness and dramatics.

Mary Graduated from Monash University in Melbourne Australia as a Bachelor Of Arts in graphic design, whilst here she found the works of Keith Haring, Alphonse Mucha as well as the satirical comic strips of Charles Schultz, subject matter that also helped her to develop her unique style.

This is Mary’s debut exhibition, a small collection of pieces including illustrations and canvases. She would like to invite you to come and see for yourself her depiction of the world which is……….. Definitely Mary!!!

Here’s a video of one of Addict’s Guest Artists, Disco Teck painting an advert for a drinks brand in Ireland. Disco’s known for being a fast and detailed painter, but please remember when watching this, it’s a time lapse….he’s not really painting or moving at that speed.

I’ll be at this years Bread & Butter Berlin show, showing off and supporting Addict on our stand. This is my first time back since the show moved from Barrrfelona. I’m expecting big things from Berlin, especially after my last visit there for a Secret Wars event, which absolutely went off!!

I’m looking forward to showing the SS11 collection from both Addict and Bloc 28. SS11 is looking a little bit tasty, with some great accessories. We’ve listened to what people want and delivered with a nice firm POW!

Of course I’ll have my camera at the ready to document the 3 days and nights, so keep checking back for daily updates on what we get up to and what’s been catching our eyes at the event.

Just wanted to say thanks to all the 150,000 (ish) party people who were on Worthy Farm last weekend down in Somerset! Hope getting back to normality hasn’t been too depressing for everyone, at least the sun’s still shining! Big shouts to Stevie Wonder and every single other performer who made it such an amazing festival. Also huge massive shouts to Michael Eavis, you might be completely tone deaf but you certainly know how to hold one of the best party’s on the planet! Until next year…

We’ll be releasing Addict Vol 3 later this year, a lifestyle book covering just about everything we like. Make sure you check ‘The Best 20 Festivals in World’ section! Its been a tough job travelling the globe this year but someones got to do it! Addict Vol 3 should be out by the end of September…

Netsky brings the noise once more to celebrate his debut album in his hometown of Anterwerp this Friday!

So here it is, the debut album launch party from drum + bass’s hottest property. Not since the explosion onto the scene of High Contrast way back in 2001 have we witnessed an artist rise to prominence so quickly.
 
Fresh, euphoric and unique the album delivers the full spectrum of the Netsky sound. Big vocal cuts like “Escape” featuring Darrison) and “Moving With You” (featuring Jenna G) provide two instant D+B classics. There are massive instrumental bangers “Iron Heart” and “Secret Agent” contrasted with the haunting deeper moments of “Let’s Leave Tomorrow” and “Storm Clouds”. Clean cut, high quality dancefloor music, perfect for staying up all night to.
 
So come down for this special one off party back at Audio where Hospitality Brighton first kicked off nearly 6 years ago. Nice people, happy vibes and killer bass rumbling out of ‘that’ soundsystem until it starts getting light outside. They’ll also be giving away a free Addict tee to the first 15 people through the door! Click here for tickets…

Netsky – Iron Heart – Official Video from Hospital Records on Vimeo.

With just one day to go until South Africa 2010 kicks off, The Nextmen bring you a free download – ‘England Expects’ – The World Cup 2010 mixtape. Drown out those vuvuzela horns and cheer on the lads with some quality tunes… COME ON ENGLAND!

The Nextmen – World Cup Mix 2010 – England Expects by The Nextmen

Check the video from last months bank holiday party @ Digital, Brighton. Friday 18th June is Netsky’s album launch party down the road @ Audio. Get tickets here it’s gonna to be huge!