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The Arena is BPM's central performance space, a state-of-the art nightclub built just for the show. Through out the three days of BPM expect live performances, DJ sets and PAs from big names and new talent. Details of performers for 2010 will be announced in the run-up to the event, however to give a flavour of what to expect, here is the line-up from 2009:
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DMC Main Stage
Kutski
(Radio One Hard Dance DJ)
Novak 3D Disco™
(A/V set with unique 3D visuals)
Dan Tait & Oli Sorenson
(presenting their live A/V remix of THX 1138)
DJ Switch
(2008 DMC World Champion)
Jeppa
(2009 DMC UK Champion)
Rasp
(2009 DMC Battle for UK Supremacy Champion)
Bionic Stylus Crew
(DMC 2009 UK Team Champions)
Marky Mark & Brian Mole
(Houseproud)
Kramnik
DJ M.A.X and K-Less
Martin Wright
Hosted by Cutmaster Swift
(1989 DMC World Champion)
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musictive.com DJ Booth
This is your chance to show what you can do and get noticed at BPM 2009. musictive.com is a new website designed to help music fans connect with their favourite DJs and also discover new favourites. The musictive.com DJ Booth at BPM will give up-and-coming DJs an opportunity to play a showcase set for an audience of fellow DJs, together with club managers, promoters and other members of the DJ industry. If you’d like the opportunity to DJ at BPM get in touch by emailing musictive@visitbpm.co.uk.
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Davey Asprey
Davey Asprey is a young, refreshing and enthusiastic DJ currently making waves on the trance scene. He has already played at nights across the UK and Ibiza including Judgement Sundays, Passion, Gatecrasher & Cream and DJed alongside the likes of Ferry Corsten, Lisa Lashes, JFK, Kutski and Judge Jules.
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Little Jo
Pioneering good music regardless of genre, Little Jo is one who doesn’t like to be pinned down. Last year she released her Debut EP, a warped 3 track release taking listeners from rock influenced guitars through to stomping breaks and minimal bleeps, getting 6/8 in M8 magazine.
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Jay-cee
Jay-cee has been a DJ for many years, but over the last couple has worked hard to promote himself. He has played on several online radio stations including Phatbeats and has also co-founded his own site HFM 1073. Although comfortable playing any style of music, Jay-cee has a love for the fairly new ravebreaks genre, which he is sure is set to become huge.
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2 Of A Kind
2 Of A Kind are a very unique double act bringing a new lease of life to Funky House and Electro music. The brothers are well known for thier ability to inject sudden life into their dance-floors and keep people shaking their ass into the small hours.
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Edele Andaya
Edele is a female DJ who specialises in playing Progressive House, and is best known for delighting the crowd with her wide musical taste. One thing is certain; she has a knack for keeping the crowd on high energy.
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Andy Clayton & Mark Bryan
Andy and Mark are purveyors of the finest Underground House music playing vinyl only sets to deliver their unique sound, best described as Rumbling Atmospherica. Their style encompasses deep progressive beats, dirty baseline hooks and haunting melodies sure to entrance their audiences.
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Visitor Numbers Up 50% At BPM 2009
The 2009 BPM event at the Birmingham NEC over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of October attracted record numbers, and has been hailed by organisers as a resounding success. Visitor numbers went up by 50% from last year, with a total of 3897 visitors attending over the weekend. Attendees came from all corners of the UK, with some making the trip from mainland Europe and even further afield!
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My Ticket Pod
MyTicketPod.com is a completely new way of selling tickets to all music and sporting events.
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