Orientation 2011

KARMA | MON (DAY)

Karma is one of Auckland’s hottest covers bands, currently playing in the live music scene throughout NZ. Karma is a 3 piece band consisting of drums, bass & guitar.
The band has been performing live for the last 10 years throughout NZ and internationally. Lead singer “vox” has been singing for last 10 years at Danny Doolans bar in Auckland’s Viaduct.
Their music ranges from classic rock/pop to all the pub anthems.
The live show is full of great stage shows, classic rock out tunes and party hits.
Come down check it out!!

SAM ALLEN | TUE (DAY)

“Music is, pretty much my life”, writes Sam Allen. This sums this 19 year old up in a way that leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind where he wishes to head, and his deep passion for performing and writing music. Sam has already performed in Smokefree-Rockquest and Pacifica Beats, lead the cast in the musical: The Buddy Holly Show and at the beginning of 2010 started the Bachelor of Music degree at Auckland University. Even though Sam is merely starting out in his
musical journey, you would struggle to label him an amateur. Growing up in South Auckland NZ, Sam’s musical journey started in the similar way of many talented young performers, at 13 years of age, playing quietly in his bedroom. Thanks to the inspiration that was derived primarily from John Mayer’s eloquent masterpieces, Sam’s style and skills evolved and grew his passion which has lead him to pursue a life in music. Sam’s other major influences: Michael Jackson, Simply Red and Tommy Emmanuel, become apparent through his rich honey filled vocals and superbly styled guitar riffs. Sam writes through his observations of others as most great songwriters do. Writing from the heart his unique acoustic pop/rock flavor remains true to the “kiwi” singer songwriter tradition. Sam’s live performances also echoes a deep promise of potential. Any true fan of the acoustic genre should sample Sam’s melodies, and witness his performances, as Sam Allen will no doubt follow in the singer songwriter footsteps of our very best.
soundcloud.com/samallen
www.facebook.com/samallenmusic

VANN DIZON | WED (DAY)

Pop-rock, glam, hard-rock, anthem-rock or just mix it all up and call it VANN DIZON. VANN DIZON focuses on song writing and melodies, but ultimately we are there for the fans. Our live, energetic shows get the crowd on their feet and moving to the songs we love as much as you will..

The biggest influences that have inspired VANN DIZON’s sound are Def Lepperd, Bon Jovi, U2, Motley Crue, Shotgun Alley, Guns’n’Roses, AC/DC, and many more .

So… sing, dance, drink or just be there to enjoy the melodies inspired by our greatest influences. The music that we grew up loving and what VANN DIZON will bring back with our unique sound that blends the second coming of Tommi Lee (Lyle), Bon Jovi inspired anthems (Vann), AC/DC’s punchy guitar stylings (Callum) and the Def Lepperd like solos of Dan.
Bounce, move and groove with us as we blast out our brand our all new original songs, being recorded right now and available for free download:

Website: www.vanndizon.com – songs available for free download

Lead Vocals - Vann Dizon (Love God in 5 different galaxies)
Lead Guitar – Dan Upritchard (Physical manifestation of the Guitar Gods)
Rhythm Guitar – Callum Meier (The Maori on the edge)
Drums /Percussion – Lyle Cardy (Second coming of Tommi Lee)
Marketing/Promotion – Filip Misevski (The Puppet Master)

DJ LENIUM | WED (DAY )

After years of fine-tuning his skills, Lenium can hardly be called a DJ any more. Rather, his antics and ability to keep a herd of people partying through to the early hours of the morning closely resemble the feeling of a live performance. His formula on the decks works to such a great extent that he always leaves the crowd wanting more. Forever evolving with his music he jet sets around the globe to bring that ‘Lenium’ fever to whoever hears him play. Over the last decade few can claim to work as hard for the culture he loves as he has. With a dedicated passion to bring the best in music to you he has created a cult following all over New Zealand and Australia.
Over the years he has toured many countries and in the last 2 years he has done 4 Australian and 3 Indonesia country wide tours.

Ever hungry to do more Lenium runs his own online Radio show called URBAN HEAT MIX SHOW that is broadcasted online around the world on www.rapstation.com, www.onlineclubber.com and more.

Lenium is the current resident DJ at some of Auckland hottest nightspots and runs successful weekly events there with the Lenium Beats Entertainment events company.
To top it all off DJ Lenium is the current holder of the coveted New Zealand NITELIFE award, Best Hip Hop and RnB DJ since 2010 as voted by the masses of New Zealand. A achievement that just goes to cement the claim that Lenium is not only one of the best DJ’s in the country, but is also one of the most supported and followed entertainers in the country.

ALEX Q | FRI (NIGHT )

AlexQ is the present Events Manager of The Albany Students Association responsible for majority of the fun events on campus.
As a Dj he is The resident Dj at @Spy Bar, Auckland’s most exclusive night club & Dj / Presenter of Power House Radio on Upfm(107.5 fm / www.upfm.dj) Every Monday (2pm – 4pm)
Depending on the Bar/Event , you’ll find him at times playing funky big room house to some heavy dutch house with heavy basslines and drums. The noticable fact is that all of his tunes will have great rhythm.
He has been djing in NZ since 2005 and is an established as a truely exciting and enthusiastic electronic DJ. He is not only a dj but an entertainer behind the decks.
AlexQ is best known for high energy and big room tunes that is a sure shot combo to get the dance floor busy. “You gotta enjoy the music you play, it reflects in your performance and the crowd draws energy off you”. “Djing is about communicating with people through music, it gives you the best natural high you can imagine.”. Djing is as simple as playing good music that he enjoys, and others will follow.

Alex gets a kick out of playing on the same bill as DJ’s he looks up to. He used to watch the likes of Grant marshall, Lucas Oliver and Daniel Farley and now he plays before or after them and has even featured on their radio shows. Alex also features at a majority of the dance events around Auckland such as Paul Van Dyk, Our House, Deep Hard & Funky , Slinky, Gods Kitchen, SummerDayze, Oxygen, Torque, Essential, Chemistry, Big Club Night Out ,Vaccine , One Love and Contrast, Splurge and The Neon Break Festival (Auckland’s biggest U18 Dance parties).
“If you’re out and about , make sure you come say HELLO ! I may even shout you a Fanta or two”
www.soundcloud.com/djalexq

MOMENTUS | FRI (NIGHT )

In a city known for breeding a majority of the national talent, Jordan ‘Momentus’ Lee is one of the most prospective new entries to the New Zealand club scene.  In a genre that is saturated in stereotypes and controversies, Momentus seeks to breathe a fresh new life into the local urban scene.
2010 has been a phenomenal year to date for Momentus, making an official entry into respective club nights in Auckland as well as holding residency at CONTRAST – NZ’s #1 All Ages event.

Spearheaded by the team at Figure8 Promotions, Momentus has made a colossal shift in styles, scratching and mixing between tracks in an aggressive manner to suit the flow of the dancefloor. In addition, Momentus’s positive approach and appreciation for all things music, attributes to a playlist that constantly seeks to push boundaries while still holding true to the roots of Hip Hop & Rnb.
Momentus is a true crowd pleaser and nothing defines it better than his own statement “if the track suits my style and it gets the people singing, dancing, smiling then I’m down to drop it”, which has led to a gradual increase in his support network.

Be on the lookout for this young DJ making headway in the right direction.