Death Disco's Stance on What Ad-Ver-Sary & Antigen Did at Kinetic
As the debate continues after what Ad·ver·sary and Antigen Shift did, I would like to make it very clear where Death Disco stands. Simply put, Jairus and Nick are right. They were right to use the platform they were given. They were right to raise this issue directly to the fans and bands that they were accusing. They are right to demand better.
If you only take one thing from this entire episode it should be to think critically about the messages you support with your actions and your dollars. Every action, every transaction is a vote for the kind of world you want live in. Saying "WE DEMAND BETTER" doesn't mean you can't like Combichrist and Nachtmahr. It is not us trying to tell you want to think or what to do. Far from it. This is a call to think critically about our scene; about YOUR scene. Our art, our music and our dress is how we represent our beliefs. "WE DEMAND BETTER" is something that everyone can live. As fans, DJs, musicians and inhabitants of Earth we can choose to accept our world as is or we can work to make things a little better for everyone around us. Sometimes this process requires some tough love and hard internal reflection but if "WE DEMAND BETTER" we have to do that. ~ Ryan "DOLSTON" Clark
Note: Respect for all and freedom of artistic expression is something we at Death Disco try to foster with every show we do. We hope you will take those ideals with you to the club, the internet and coffee shops where you will talk about this. To join the debate with us, head over to our Facebook page or hit up Ad-Ver-Sary and Anitgen Shift's pages. If this subject has touched a nerve with you make sure talk about it with your friends and family. The issues of equality and artistic expression are universal after all.
Any comments or concerns you have can be addressed to me directly. My contact info is under the DJ section. Otherwise, feel free to talk to me at Death Disco.
press release | Posted on 05-21-2012
Dolston
Dark Carnival Oct 31st and Nov 1st
5 nights 'til the party of the year. Is your costume ready to go? Shredded just right? Don't forget that there's $500 waiting for the best costume present!
2 days of Sinister Sensations
On Monday October 31st and Tuesday November 1st 2011, Harsh Reality Productions will collaborate with Death Disco to return the groundbreaking Dark Carnival arts and music festival to Zaphod Beeblebrox. Created ten years ago by local promoters and DJs Leslie Hodge and Jairus Khan, alongside acclaimed visual artist David Cation, the Dark Carnival series has combined cutting edge electronic and industrial music with live and interactive artistic performances, including metal sculpting, firebreathing, body modification, and experimental arts.
This Halloween edition of Dark Carnival features a live performance by renowned German musicians EN ESCH and GÜNTER SCHULZ (both formerly of KMFDM) together with Berlin vocalist MONA MUR, known for her collaborations with FM Einheit of Einstürzende Neubauten. The trio ESCH, SCHULZ & MUR will perform selections of their former and present acts "Slick Idiot", KMFDM and "Mona Mur & En Esch". Also performing will be Ontario Industrial terrorists "Promonium Jesters". Canadian electronic-industrial acts Iszoloscope, iVardensphere, and Ad·ver·sary will be performing on the second day of the festival, Nov 1st. Other performers include tribal bellydancers, escape artists, body painers, burlesque performances, live visual art creation, and DJs Leslie, Jairus Khan, NiveD, and Alis.
Advance tickets are $30 for a pass for $20 per nite, on sale at Wicked Wanda's, The Record Shaap, Zaphod Beeblebrox, @ Death Disco and on ticketweb.ca -- Doors at 8 PM!
Dark Carnival | Posted on 10-25-2011
DJ Enyd
Dark Carnival - Halloween Edition
It's finally here! The event we've all been waiting for - HALLOWEEN
Death Disco and Industrial Strength are partnering up this year to throw one hell of a 2 night party. On October 31st and November 1st we are beyond proud to bring you LIVE :
En Esch, Gunter Schulz w/Mona Mur [including performances of classic *KMFDM material in their repertoire for the evening!]
Promonium Jesters
Iszoloscope
Ivardensphere
Ad-ver-sary
Performances from :
Dancing with her Glow-in-the-dark poi spinning, the one and only "Poi Sin" from the Sin Sisters.
Burlesque performances ranging from modern twists to classic gangster homages to the very roots of burlesque by Ottawa's very own Bourbon & Spice Burlesque.
Two very different modern twists on traditional belly dance performances. Firstly we have our very own Oksana performing classic belly dancing with a dark, gothic twist. Secondly we have a duo performing what is described as "A Gothic Fusion Bellydance performance inspired by those once believed to carry human souls to the land of the dead. This alternative piece features exquisite costuming, original music and a macabre twist on the crows that haunt the October skies."
LIVE art creation by Canadian artists including renowned painter David Cation, among others and we are still looking for other visual artists to join with us in creating a co-opertive acrylic painting, created live throughout both nights of the festival.
Showcasing of various works by local artists throughout the bar.
Interactive and demonstrative workshops including, but not limited to liquid latex body painting, DIY 'found object' art where the average clubgoer is encouraged to pick up a brush and try their hand at a little art.
Sponsored so far by Wicked Wanda's and Jagermeister with a $500 grand prize for best costume as well as other give-aways and prizes throughout both nights!
AND MUCH MORE TO COME! We are still adding performers and artists to the nights so PLEASE get in touch to discuss your participation in the event.
Tickets will be on sale ASAP via The Record Shaap, Ticketweb, Death Disco and INDUSTRIAL_STRENGTH Tuesdays and more details about tickets posted shortly as detailed prices to come but the best deal will be to buy tickets in advance for both nights for $30!
Dark Carnival | Posted on 10-12-2011
DJ Enyd
Death Disco Double Shot Labour Day Weekend
Time for a Death Disco DOUBLE SHOT long weekend!
Saturday 10pm 'til close Dolston & DJ Enyd will be partying it up at Swizzles.
Sunday night, we invade Grumpy's Pub in South Keys from 10pm til 2am. It's Dolston and company (the best kind) transform a quaint, blue collar pub into a hard hitting industrial dance party!
Our most distinguished company identify themselves as DJ Powertop and The Rhino.
Can you guess who?
