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From left - Pete, Lou and Sara at a Gatecrasher night in Sheffield in 2003 (Photo: Jon Enoch)

Gatecrasher at The Republic in Sheffield city centre in the late 90s and noughties had as big a cultural impact as The Hacienda in Manchester had during the 80s, DJ Andi Durrant has suggested.

Gatecrasher actually began life in the Midlands before moving to Sheffield, where it took up temporary residence at venues including The Leadmill and The Adelphi before finding a permanent home at The Republic, a former warehouse on the corner of Matilda Street and Arundel Street.

There it developed into a superclub, with Judge Jules as a resident DJ and Paul Van Dyk among the big names it attracted, while celebrities flocked to the venue. It played a big role in the rise of trance music and in the late 90s was named club of the year two years running.

Gatecrashers 1999 New Years Eve party at the Don Valley Stadium has earned legendary status, attracting 25,000 revellers who enjoyed a night fit to end the millennium. Sadly the music died in 2007, when flames ripped through the building, which has since been replaced by a 243-bed student block called Gatecrasher Apartments.

Gatecrasher is remembered with huge affection by those lucky enough to have been there, with many fans describing its days as the best of their lives.

They will get the chance to relive that era when the Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show comes to Don Valley Bowl, where it will be set within a giant big top, with acrobats and more funfair-themed attractions, on Sunday, September 3.

The all-day event, running from 3pm to 11pm, is the last day of the three-day Rock N Roll Circus, featuring Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds and Self Esteem, along with special guests, on the first two days.

It is being staged in collaboration with BBC Introducing and will feature the likes of Dutch DJ icons Ferry Corsten, Ilan Bluestone, Ruben de Ronde, Mark V, and Sander van Doorn.

Sheffield DJ legends Corey Mahoney, Simon Brown and Sandy Turnbull have now been confirmed to start the closing party in style alongside the likes of BBC Introducing top picks, Lee Parkinson and Charla Green.

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Some of the resident DJs who opened and closed the Gatecrasher nights during the 90s and noughties will return to support the headliners on the newly announced second stage.

The Gatecrasher Classical orchestra will be there too, playing some of the planets biggest trance anthems; live artists and vocalists will perform classic tracks like 'As The Rush Comes', 'Skydive', and Bullet in The Gun'; and the sound system will blast out tracks and remixes from legendary names including Armin Van Buuren, DJ Tiesto, Faithless Ferry Corsten, Gouryella, Paul Oakenfold and Paul Van Dyk.

Amid all the 90s nostalgia, revellers can tuck into treats from the street food village and sup local beers and cocktails.

A spokesperson for Gatecrasher, said: We are thrilled to be back home in Sheffield, our undoubted spiritual home. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new amazing memories delivered by the Dutch legends and local heroes that helped us conquer the trance world all those years ago.

Tickets are on sale now at: linktr.ee/rnrcircus.

To help get you in the mood and take you back to the days of Gatecrasher and The Republic, weve dug out some of the best retro photos from our archives of clubbers dancing the night away there during the early noughties.

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Ibiza, renowned as the global epicenter of electronic dance music, was set ablaze once again as iconic DJ and producer Tisto unveiled an electrifying remix of Da Hools classic track Meet Her At The Loveparade during his thrilling Ushuaa Ibiza residency performance, his first residency in over 10 years at the island. The Balearic islands partygoers were treated to an unforgettable night of pulsating beats and euphoric melodies as Tisto took the stage at one of Ibizas hottest venues.

Da Hools Meet Her At The Loveparade originally burst onto the scene in the late 1990s, becoming an instant anthem in the world of techno and trance. The tracks infectious energy and catchy hooks have stood the test of time, making it a staple in DJ sets and dance music events around the globe.

Tisto, a true maestro of the electronic music scene, took on the challenge of remixing this beloved classic and breathed new life into it. Known for his masterful ability to blend various genres and styles, Tistos remix paid homage to the original while infusing it with his signature progressive and big-room sound.

As the night descended over Ibiza and the anticipation reached a fever pitch, Tisto unleashed his remix to a crowd of dedicated fans who had gathered from all corners of the world. The moment the revamped Meet Her At The Loveparade dropped, the dancefloor erupted into a frenzy of lights, cheers, and pure ecstasy. Tistos remix retained the essence of the original, while added his modern electro layers and transforming it into a peaktime festival anthem.

Ibiza has always been a playground for both established artists and rising talents, drawing electronic music enthusiasts seeking an unparalleled party experience. Tistos residency performance was a testament to the islands enduring allure, showcasing the magic that can happen when a legendary artist collaborates with a timeless track.

No release date yet in sight, but stay tuned for more updates here at We Rave You. Check out the video below of Tijs dropping it during hisUshuaa Ibiza residency.

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One of the most anticipated concerts in St. Johns in recent memory is just hours away.

Seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette is set to take the stage tonight and tomorrow night at the Churchill Park Music Festival.

The 49-year-old Ottawa-born singer-songwriter rocketed to international fame in the mid-1990s with her breakthrough record Jagged Little Pill, selling more than 30 million copies.

Fans can expect hit after hit from that album alone in the setlist something Morisssette told VOCMs sister station K-Rock wasnt just thrown together.

I think were basically taking everything from the last 25 to 30 years and creating this kind of tapestry of songs that peppers a bunch of different decades, she said. And the order of the songs in the setlist really matters a lot to me, so we put a lot of time when we were rehearsing in making sure that the journey, emotionally, had its own arc.

Morissette says she looks forward to immersing herself in her music, along with the thousands in front of her.

I go in a trance when Im on stage so I always look forward to that, and then we do it together. Its just a giant invitation to feel and think and move. Anything you need.

Opening acts for tonights show, which is sold out, include Newfoundlands own Paige Penney, Montreals Metric and Meg Meyers.

Kellie Loder kicks off the Saturday show with Feist replacing Metric on the bill.

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Only 15 days until the small town of Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania turns into a place of pilgrimage for Goa and Psytrance fans from all over the world. From August 30 to September 04, 2023, the Indian Spirit Festival will present non-stop music on a total of six stages for five days. It is one of the biggest happenings of its kind and offers the best line up of these genres in Europe. A total of 250 internationally renowned artists from Goa, PsyTrance and Techno will play on three main stages and three smaller stages. Over 20,000 visitors will go on an unforgettable journey into the world of "love, dance and trance". The construction for the biggest psychedelic festival in Germany, Austria and Switzerland has already been going on for two weeks. Now the last details are revealed.

The "Sun Stage" will be the largest covered stage in all of Germany. For this, the fabrics will be painted and sewn by one of the best decoration teams in the world. This area will become a visual synthesis of the arts, additionally equipped with the latest video mapping technology and state-of-the-art laser systems, which will allow visitors to visually immerse themselves in psychedelic spheres in addition to the music. The terrific line up of this stage presents stars like Ace Ventura, Astrix, Liquid Soul, Neelix, Infected Mushroom, Vini Vici and many more will perform.

The "Moon Stage" offers the guests music at every minute of the festival. Here it starts on Thursday at 6 pm and ends Monday at 1 pm - 24 hours non-stop with well-known artists like Avalon, Captain Hook, GMS, Atmos or Sonic Species. Of course, the most modern video mapping offers visual overkill at any time of day.

The third main stage is the "Mushroom Stage" and offers a variety of acts, such as Boom Shankar, Kindzadza, Hujaboy, Fabio Fusco or Bluespace, which will make the hearts of psytrance fans beat faster.

The three smaller stages are the "Chill Out" area, where visitors can relax to the sounds of Ace Ventura & Gaudi in Dub, Alpha in Dub, Gaudi or Lavinia. The Techno Stage presents a diverse line-up of highly talented artists from the techno scene. And the Fire Tent offers a special atmosphere thanks to a mixture of electronic sounds and pulsating beats that will immerse visitors in another dimension.

The 10-hectare festival site offers visitors not only first-class music. A large market mile in the style of the hippie market on Ibiza with over 100 booths invites you to stroll, shopp and enjoy. In addition, workshops, yoga, meditation and healings will be offered in various tipis. At Yoga & Meditation Magic Sky, from Friday to Sunday, you can join classes such as Yoga & Body Activation, Chakras Yoga & Sound Mediation, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Flow Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Partner Yoga and many more. The Workshop Tipi will offer classes such as Infinate Creativity, Macram with Mellikrame, Silten Disco UV Paint Party or Dreamcatcher. The Healing Tipi will feature classic massages, lectures such as Energizing Water, Water Memory and Healing Effects, a harmonious healing sound bath, and Reiki and Swedish massages combined with other healing modalities. The Double Tipi features an art exhibition by Caos Concept, Public Beta, Raven PicUps, Tiny Space Art and is a place for various interviews. Last but not least the Fire Place in front of the Fire Tent, which invites jugglers and fire artists to play freely at any time, but also offers Hula Hoop Dance & Tricks or Flow Art Workshops.

The Indian Spirit Festival has been a special kind of experience since 1999 and is known for its lively and warm community, which provides an unforgettable journey into the world of electronic music. The Indian Summer transforms the leaves of the trees into a colorful sea of colors, providing the perfect backdrop for the biggest psychedelic festival in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Countless artists, jugglers and fire artists on the area deepen the flair of a never-ending summer and enchant the guests. Every year thousands of psytrance fans from all over the world make a journey to Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to celebrate the end of the European festival season.

The Indian Spirit Festival will take place from August 30 to September 04, 2023 in Eldena, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Full Weekend tickets are available in the pre-sale phase 2 for 109.99 euros plus fees at https://www.indian-spirit.de/.

Indian Spirit Festival 30 August - 04 September 2023 Eldena (County Ludwigslust-Parchim) http://www.indian-spirit.de

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Northern Ireland has been a hotbed for talented artists in the electronic music scene, and one of the latest superstars to arrive from the region is Billy Gillies. Over the years, he has consistently proven himself by releasing fantastic tunes on labels ranging from Future Sound Of Egypt and Afterdark to Tidy and Subculture. Additionally, Billy Gillies has thrown down some impressive performances at festivals like Dreamstate SoCal and Luminosity while also gracing nightclubs around the world.

This year has seen Billy Gillies continue his rise through the ranks of the scene. In April, he took his signature blend of trance and Eurodance elements to release Dont Call Me Baby on Atlantic Records. Teaming up with songstress Madison Avenue, this uplifting, dancefloor-ready tune wraps around your mind with its infectious melody, thumping bassline, and gorgeous vocals. But Billy Gillies wasnt done there as in the midst of the summer months, he dropped another gem in the form of DNA (Loving You).

Much akin to Dont Call Me Baby, DNA (Loving You) sees Billy Gillies look to his influences to create a trance-laden dance tune that will have you bopping right along with it. This time, he looked to Hannah Boleyn to provide the sultry vocals, which pair perfectly with the tracks groove to create an instant summer hit. And what better way to celebrate this stunning tune than to spin up a mix that whisks you away to a proper state of mind? Thats what Billy Gillies just dropped off for us today, so give his guest mix a spin!

Whats up guys! Billy Gillies here bringing you a quick mix of some tracks that are standing out in my sets right now. Enjoy!

Listen to this exclusive guest mix from Billy Gillies on SoundCloud, download or stream DNA (Loving You) on your preferred platform, and follow him on social media to stay in the know on future releases and shows!

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Its been impossible to ignore Enhanced Musics impact on the dance music community over the past 15 years. The Tritonal-led imprint has featured a laundry list of artists who have continued to push the boundaries of trance, progressive house, and more during this time, including the likes of Matt Fax, Andy Moor, Klur, Steve Brian, Au5, Estiva, and Marcus Santoro, among others. The anniversary celebrations kicked off earlier this year with the release of the 15 Years of Enhanced Music mix compilation, and today, Tritonal announced a massive tour to continue the party.

On November 3, Tritonal will kick off the 15 Years of Enhanced Music Tour at Concord Music Hall in Chicago before they head to Academy LA the following night. From there, the duo will grace the stage in cities like Austin, New York, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Washington DC, and more before closing it down just before New Years Eve on December 30 in Richmond.

While Tritonal will be a huge draw for anyone who has been swept away by their recent releases like Something Beautiful, Signals, Metawave, and more, they wont be going on this tour alone. Two standout artists who have found a home on the imprint, Farius and Morgin Madison, will join the duo during select stops, so check out the full list of dates below to find out where theyll be playing!

Tickets for Tritonal & Enhanced Present 15 Years of Enhanced Music Tour go on sale Friday, August 18 at 10am local time via their official website. Let us know if you plan to attend on Twitter!

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Bunny Mak and fries. Photography by Angel Tucker

Bristol Industrial Park which also goes by Unity Park has quickly become a hub for independently owned food and drink depots. Anchored by Pivotal Brewing Company and Brick Pizza Co., its a clay, stone and steel neighborhood that declares, in every corner, that happiness always comes down to a good plate of food or a cold pint of beer. And in most cases, the delivery of this rapture comes in a manufacturing plant package: massive ductwork, towering walls of brick, slick concrete floors.

That is, until you get to Basil & Bunny. The plant-based brainchild of Lyslie and Mathiew Medeiros, the cafe-style restaurant looks like youve wandered into Martha Stewarts she-shed, replete with plants, washed in white paint and covered in floral wallpaper. Perhaps its just hyper-oxygenated from all the cascading greenery, but the space is an oasis of good intentions, remaking the American diet one burger at a time.

The inviting interior of Basil & Bunny. Photography by Angel Tucker

There are always two ways to go in a vegan restaurant: strictly vegetables or an appeal to people who refuse to give up fast food. Basil & Bunny has taken the latter approach, reworking drive-thru favorites into a Green Party platform. Burgers ($12-$15) are stacked high and housemade seitan fried chicken is served Buffalo-style and inside a hunny mustard chicky wrap, alongside an array of beer and wine choices (mimosas on Sundays) that define the vegan life as a party in the making.

The revelry takes place in thirty-two indoor seats and an equal number on the patio, all of which are designed like the food to appeal as much in aesthetics as flavor. And the bottom line is that the signature burger, the Bunny Mak, looks like the real thing. More impressively, its at least as good. When it comes down to it, the iconic American sandwich is built on two things: an amalgam of textures and flavors that creates something greater than its parts, and this is offered with both love and regret salt.

Part of what we love about the legends of casual food is that, ironically, the salt dominates everything else and were obsessively drawn back for more. By forfeiting that mainstay, Basil & Bunny leans heavily into the belief that meat is the least important part of a sandwich and its hard to argue with a combo of lettuce, pickles, onions, Fancy Sauce a nod to Step Brothers and cheeze (note the z) that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Kraft slices of yesteryear. To make the metamorphosis complete, there are two varieties of buns (sesame seed and brioche) that are the spitting image of old-school, Wonder-era, golden arches nostalgia.

Korean Ooo-Mami and chimichurri cauliflower burrito bowl. Photography by Angel Tucker

Of course, some items do snap you out of the fast-food trance. The fries alone ($6) are absolutely contenders. Loaded with cashew cheese, or dusted with Old Bay and house garlic aioli, theyre still mind-bending ($9). Ordered nacho style ($12) with a green bean-laced chili, theyre proof that we are not in Kansas, as we knew it, anymore.

Desserts live somewhere in between the two worlds: full of sugar but always tied to a fruit of some sort. Think MMMBop-Tarts with seasonally rotating flavors, hummingbird cake with banana and pineapple, cake jars layered with passion fruit or lemon bars that jiggle with citric abandon. Its a kinder, gentler pathway to plant-based living, and one that doesnt ask for a forfeiture of culture to make the transition.

MMMBop-Tart. Photography by Angel Tucker

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500 Wood St., Bristol, 490-1918, basilandbunny.com

Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. on Sunday. Some lot parking.

Must Get: Bunny Mak and fries, anythingin a bowl.

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WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) -- There's a golfer hailing from America's south and with a passion for hunting who is running away with the British Open thanks to precise driving and a red-hot putter.

Sound familiar?

Ally Ewing is putting up a good impression of Brian Harman as she goes for a first major title this week at Walton Heath.

The No. 39-ranked Ewing rolled in six birdies in her first 11 holes and shot 6-under 66 Friday to establish a five-stroke lead nearing the end of the second round of the Women's British Open, the final major of the year.

Ewing is delivering a golfing clinic southwest of London three weeks after Harman did the same four hours north of England at Royal Liverpool in the men's event to win his first major championship.

The similarities don't end there.

"I think a lot of people, I wouldn't say they were rooting against him but a lot of people were rooting for other people," Ewing said. "I can kind of attest to that in some sense. But, yeah, certainly happy with where I am through 36 holes."

And then there's the hunting -- the favored pursuit of Harman and something which proved to be a fascination for the British media, who labeled him "Brian the Butcher."

Yes, Ewing confirmed, she also likes to hunt.

"For the most part, my family, my husband and I, we do mostly deer hunting, so venison," she said. "That's most of what we do."

The field will look to hunt down Ewing over the weekend, but it will need her to slow up.

At one stage Friday, she held a seven-shot lead and she felt like she was in a trance when making four straight birdies from No. 6.

"I didn't really even know until I signed my scorecard that I had four birdies in a row," Ewing said, "so I would probably say that stretch from like No. 6 to No. 11 is kind of a little bit of a blur."

There was another birdie at No. 16 before a bogey at the last, after her worst swing of the day on the 18th tee, gave her rivals some hope. Ewing was 10 under overall.

The biggest names in women's golf can't keep up.

Rose Zhang, the American sensation in her first year of pro golf, shot 71 and was nine off the lead.

Celine Boutier, the Frenchwoman who arrived as the hottest player in the game after back-to-back titles including the Evian Championship, also shot 71 and was two shots further back at 1 over for the tournament.

Former top-ranked player Lydia Ko, currently ranked No. 5, made five bogeys in her opening 10 holes and was looking like missing the cut.

Minami Katsu (69) of South Korea and Andrea Lee (68) of the United States were tied for second place, a stroke ahead of Allison Lee (69), Hyo Joo Kim (70) and Lilia Vu (68) with many of the afternoon starters still out on the course.

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Review: Weathervanes, EdFringe

Summerhall Lower Cafe Gallery Described as a ritual dance theatre experience, Weathervanes is a groundbreaking piece of performance art that uses live music, human bodies and still life installations to build a magical world. We step into it as we would enter an alternative dimension like in those fantasy films where different species of anthropomorphic creatures populate parallel worlds. Coming from a background in classical studies, for me it feels as if I am part of an epic fable, where people who have sparked the wrath of the gods are transformed in trees with a human soul.…

Part hypnotic performance art, part human installation, walking into the space is like entering a parallel dimension.

Described as a ritual dance theatre experience, Weathervanes is a groundbreaking piece of performance art that uses live music, human bodies and still life installations to build a magical world. We step into it as we would enter an alternative dimension like in those fantasy films where different species of anthropomorphic creatures populate parallel worlds.

Coming from a background in classical studies, for me it feels as if I am part of an epic fable, where people who have sparked the wrath of the gods are transformed in trees with a human soul. Or even, an enchanted forest with captive fauns and nymphs, as such the naked dancers look, fluctuating ever so slowly on mirror-clad pedestals, surrounded by fog or quietly running water. They hardly move, immersed in a state of trance. I cautiously approach them as I would wild animals in their natural habitat, wary not to disturb them.

The dreamlike sensation is reinforced by meditative music produced live using traditional instruments from the Far East and profound vocals that sound like a chant.

A thick mist gathers on the floor, making its surface increasingly less visible. Encouraged to walk around the rooms, I feel subjected to the same spell. I sit on a bench and I notice some headsets right next to me. I put one on and a voice is telling me to be like a cloud an invitation to be in deep connection with nature.

This is the sort of performance that everyone will experience in different ways, as so much of it is left to interpretation. It is aesthetically pleasing, intensely comforting, whilst also challenging us to find meaning in what we see.

Devised by multidisciplinary artist Jian Yi, the work is intended to adapt equally well to an urban setting, using pre-existing architectures. In Edinburgh, it is presented at Summerhall as a part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2023.

Artistic Director: Jian Yi Produced by: Journey to the East Productions

Weathervanes plays at EdFringe 2023 until 27 August, at Summerhall. Times vary. Further information and bookings here.

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Calvin Harris and Sam Smith have released a video for their new collaboration Desire.

The pair's latest link-up, which dropped last month, now comes with visuals featuring Smith singing in a car wearing racing overalls, with drag racers zooming around.

It's the third collaboration between Harris and Smith following Promises in 2018 and Im Not Here To Make Friends from Smiths 2023 album, Gloria.

Desire debuted in the UK Top 20 charts last month and peaked at number 12. It's garnered 18 million streams globally.

The track follows Harris' Number One hit with Ellie Goulding, Miracle, which found the Scottish DJ exploring his love of '90s trance.

Released in March, the single marked the first collaborative track between the two in almost a decade, having first collaborated on I Need Your Love in 2012 before releasing another joint track, Outside, in 2014.

Harris is currently in the final weeks of a summer residency at Ushuaa Ibiza.

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