_e_ Posted December 2, 2006 Well, im pretty excited about this one! I know theres a few of us who will be going to this festival, and then the camping trip the week after... Welcome Freaks, Friends, Family, Travellers, Locals & more…. The Freakreation team invite you & your family to a jam packed weekend of music, art, performance & frivolous fun and games over 3 days & nights in the magnificent Bonalbo Gorge. SUPERFREAK FESTIVAL 07 "Electronic music and lifestyle festival" 5-6-7th January 2007 Gorge Station - Bonalbo, NSW 3 Stages / Over 50 Live acts & international and local DJs over 3 nights / Performers / Squiffy Vision Extravaganza / Décor & Art Installations / Outdoor Cinema / Huge Central Chill - Market - Performance Space / Cafe's / Markets / Massage & Healers / Tipi's / Kid's Activities / Bushwalking / Swimming Holes / St Johns First Aid Volunteers / 3 day Camping Facilities & Ammenities The Freakreation team comprised of KonspiraSoundSystem & Gi’iwa Event Productions have been independently involved in creating large-scale production events & festivals in the local Byron region for the past 3 years. These events have showcased a huge variety of underground international, interstate & local artists, musicians, dj's, performers & VJ's. International guests such as: Zirkin - Israel, Jahbo - Denmark, Haltya - Finland, Loopus in Fabula - Italy, Triptych - France, Hideyo Blackmoon - Japan, Dj Sharaku - Japan & Salakavala - Finland have all graced the shores of Australia through the combined effort & involvement of these two production teams. FREAKREATION STAGE - 48hrs NON-STOP / 50k J&S AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM DJ MONNO / GRAPES OF WRATH - LIVELY - PARVATI RECS - DENMARK A futuristic production from one of Denmark's most underground talented artists based in Aarhus. An explosive mixture of hard merciless kicking base drums and massive large-scaled basslines, combined with skillfully sequenced alien sounds. This thrilling experimental psy-trance is for real psychonauts of distorted realms, tipping you over the edge with extreme psychedelic electronic music made for experienced dancefloors. This is the first and only performance in Australia from this notorious act. ENTROPY - LIVE - DOOF RECS - ISRAEL After the success of their current album Purple People, Pitt & Omer aka Entropy stand out in the world as a force to be reckoned with. This act renouned for their massive production & highly psychedelic sounds will take you on a full tilt trip to stimulate your mind. For the first time ever, Entropy bring their dark, underground sound to the shores of Australia. DJ LOOPUS - DJ SET - FABULA RECORDS - ITALY Matteo Stroppa has been making music for almost 10 years now. He has released tracks on various labels from all over the world: Digital Psionics, Surreal Audio, ZMA, Flow, Exogenic, Resonoise, Devic Craft, Candyflip and the first Loopus in Fabula album was released by Demon Tea Records (2002). Since 2003 Matteo has started his own label FABULARECORDS in order to amplify this new "funkedelic" wave inside the psytrance scene..So far he has released his own album "ASTROFUNK" and just released the compilation "ULTRAPOP". The new album has received great feedback amongst dance floors around the world ....get ready to sample first hand his new flavour of ultra funky psy-grooves. DJ JEPPE / PHONEY ORPHANTS - DJ SET - IBOGA RECS - DENMARK Denmark's Phoney Orphants are legendary in the progressive scene, their dark disco sound is original and unmistakeable. With production techniques admired worldwide as well as being key players in super-label Iboga, Phoney Orphants bring us their unique sound and ensure a funky edge to the line up. TSABEAT / DARKNOIZZ - LIVE - PARVATI / DOOF RECS - ISRAEL Powerful, psychedelic, night time trance is the best way to describe Tsabeat aka Elad Weinberg‘s musical tastes. Tsabeat also collaborates with Energy Loop making Darknoizz, between the two projects has seen Elad release on record labels such as: Parvati, Mistress of Evil , Doof, Zaikadelic, Geomagnetic & Shaman Films. E.V.P - LIVE - WILD THING RECS - U.K. E.V.P (aka Alex Diplock) has been producing electronic music for around 10 years. He has played Live at 100's of events both in the uk in the last few years also co-organising, and has played at parties in Italy, Finland, South Africa and Brazil all within the last year or so. REALITY GRID - LIVE - WILD THING RECS - U.K. This Brighton based project , a collaboration between E.V.P and Leon, is producing a kicking sound combining the two artists tastes. Reality Grid have produced a number of tracks that have rocked dance floors in the London underground scene and are set to release their debut album on Wild Things in the near future. GUEST LIVE ACTS: HEFTY OUTPUT - ILLUMINATI RECS - MELB PONDSCUM - ILLUMINATI RECS - MELB TETRAMETH - ZENON RECS - MELB SHADOW FX - ZENON RECS - MELB LEGOHEAD - TRIBEADELIC - MELB JIGSAW - VERTIGO RECS - MELB HIRED GOONZ - GI'IWA PRODS - BRIS/MELB SPOONBILL - OMLETTE - MELB LOCAL LIVE ACTS: SPLIFFUN - BIO-SINE E.D.I.T - HOME GROWN DREAM WEAVER - UP RECS ELECTROHOLICS - UP RECS LOST KEYS - FOWL PLAY RECS GUEST DJ‘S: OZZY - TRIBEADELIC/ MELB LUNA ORBIT - DIGITAL PSIONICS / NNSW TRACT - KILLAH! TEA RECS/ SYD SOLATEK - DOMO RECS/ CAIRNS FORTRESS - ZENON RECS/ CAIRNS SUSPEKT - OPEN RECS/ CAIRNS PLAYER ONE - DOOFLEX/ CAIRNS DEEJITAL - CAIRNS MOTIVE - OPEN RECS/ MELB LAZARUS - CAIRNS LOCAL DJ‘S: CHIBA BROS - 3RD EAR FOOT-E - BIO-SINE GHETTAFUNKT - GI'IWA KETAMIND - DOOF ALEX - UP RECS/SUNDANCE LAUNCHPAD - UP RECS POP - SOLARCULT ANDRAS - HUNGARY B@CHE - SOLARCULT LYSERGIC - HPP MAXIMAL - HPP JOSH NIYAMA -BANDIKOOT CONCEPT VERA - COSMIC CROCKPOT TAO vs LUNA ALTERNATIVE STAGE - Saturday Night: Electro/Funk/Breaks/Disco/Tech/House TD SHAGGA - Somatica - MELB SEAN CANDY - Edgecore - NNSW BEN ABRAHAMS - Motion Theory - BRIS JACKIEONASSID - Edgecore - NNSW DISCO TRASH - 3rd Ear - MELB UNCLE BULLY - NNSW POB - NNSW SARAH TONIN - NNSW STRAWBERRY SYME - NNSW PLUS SPECIAL SECRET GUESTS……to be announced J MARKET / CHILL / PERFORMANCE STAGE: Reggae/Dub/Chill/Trip Hip-Hop/Ambient/Freestyle/Psychedelic GUEST ACTS & DJ‘S: ERIK THE VIKING - Interchill - U.K. MYSTIC BEATS - LIVE - NNSW SRIALDABAOTH - LIVE - NNSW BILLY DREAD - CAIRNS DR ZAIUS - MELB PAUL ABAD - BRIS BLUE LLAMA - NNSW PAUL ABAD - BRIS SYNAPSE - NNSW MESQ vs YAWN THE SLEEPY - BRIS Performance: Foxy Fantastic / Liquid Fire Lighting: Squiffy Vision Extravaganza VJ'S: Mr Diggity - NNSW / Pi-rate - Bris / Vortex Visual Décor: Liquid Spirit Design / Geomantric / Tin Time Creation Art Installation: Mr Wobble / Geomantric / Satina Sandala ………………………………..................................... This is an all ages event Children under 12, accompanied by their parent/s can enter for free. Drug & Alcohol free. Gate opens midday Friday - Entry $100 for 3days, 2 nights. 6pm Saturday entry $80 Limited 500 early-bird tickets @ $60+b/f presale are available @ the following outlets: ONLINE Greentix - www.greentix.com Brisbane Gooble Warming - West End Rockinghorse Records - Albert St Butter Beats - Adelaide St Gold Coast Happy High Herbs - Surfers Three Worlds - Mermaid Beach NNSW Buzz Bar music - Murwillumbah NSW House Of Betty - Brunswick Heads Etnix - Byron Bay Music Bizarre - Lismore DAISY - Nimbin MID NTH COAST Video Connection - Bellingen SYDNEY Psydeways - Newtown MELBOURNE Ministry of Style - Fitzroy CAIRNS Sacred Sounds - Aplin St ………………………………..................................... THINGS TO REMEMBER: We ask that you respect the environment and your brothers & sisters….Please be prepared for the harsh Australian climate….Make sure you include a hat, sunscreen, lots of water & food, camping supplies, dancing shoes, good attitude, condoms, garbage bags and cigarette butt containers. We gather together at the SuperFreak Festival in celebration of life, music and each other.!! Have a safe and beautiful weekend!! And remember to drive safely especially on the country roads!! ……………………………….......................................... VENUE: GORGE STATION RETREAT STATION RD, BONALBO Gorge Station is home to over 1300 hectares of protected flora & fauna, including the pristine Gorge Creek, beautiful rocky escarpments, magnificent rainforests that are accesible, high plateaus & open forest country. The Gorge Station is a Nature Refuge. All flora & fauna is protected. Please leave the natural surroundings as you find them. Where possible, refrain from breaking tree limbs or destroying fragile forest. Rubbish bins are for bottles and tins only. Never put any rubbish in the creek. Please do not use soaps, detergents etc. in the creek. WATER - Gorge Station is not on town water. All taps have fresh water for showers and toilets. But as the water is not treated, it should not be used as drinking water. Please boil if you wish to drink it. Water is for sale @ the office. SWIMMING - Pls ensure children are accompanied by an adult when swimming. Do not jump or dive from creek banks. ……………………………….......................................... DIRECTIONS: When heading South on the Pacific Highway, turnoff to Lismore (at Bangalow or Ballina), follow the signs to Casino. In Casino turn left @first roundabout. straight thru the second roundabout in the CBD, turn right at the third roundabout towards Tenterfield NOT GRAFTON, Follow this road for 45 KM, turn right at the Bonalbo sign, go 20 KM to Peacock Creek Road turnoff and turn right there, its then just 1 KM on the bitumen and then straight ahead on the gravel for 1 KM to the gate. drive safe!! ……………………………….......................................... We are looking for friendly people to help us on the festival - Artists, Performers, volunteers, market & food stall holders. If you would like to be involved please contact: [email protected] or [email protected] Please check the website for more details about artists, performers, line-up plus loads more!! www.superfreakfestival.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domide Posted December 8, 2006 I'm really hoping to make it to this as well. I usually go to exodus most years but I think this looks like the way to go. Looks like there will be a wide range of entertainment there If anybody wants to meet up and talk botany send a pm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted December 8, 2006 Yeah cool this is probably gunna be the killah doof to end all doofs!!! We will be blowing the whole lid on the fugging whole shebang just you wait!!!! See you all there!!!! P:s make sure you check out local DJ's Mesq Vs yawnthesleepy on the chill/marketstage if you are looking for some time off from mainstage action!!!! I hear it will be fuggin deep and more psyc0delic than your mumma ok! Boy Girl action at it's best.... WErd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
folias Posted December 8, 2006 I am very much looking forward to this one! I saw entropy overseas and they were the best live psy act I've ever seen! Mesq, So I heard you and rowena were going to do some performance art during your set ala http://www.fuckforforest.com/ what were you guys going to fuck for? Julian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gomaos Posted December 8, 2006 I'll try and be there, maybe have a stall (if my car is fixed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviador Posted December 9, 2006 what were you guys going to fuck for? I believe this time its for Insect overlord domination. im in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted December 9, 2006 www.fuckfordrugs.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted December 15, 2006 Sorry guys if you wanna see me an rowena fucking you will have to subscribe to certain amateur XXX sites! We will be colectively fucking with peoples heads in the most relaxed and chilled out way we can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodie Posted December 15, 2006 Get your tickets while their cheap folks! $60 for a mega experience...cant go past that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gomaos Posted January 3, 2007 i would have loved to have a stall there... but my car is broken... it's a mitsubishi... and when they blow their headgasket, you need a new motor... so I might as well get another car... still saving... I suppose I could ask for a lift, but who has a car big enough to give a lift to Oscar, me, and numerous plants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodie Posted January 8, 2007 Wow what a beautiful spot! and the music was just incredible, by far the best tunes Iv heard at a party. Shame I was sick though, woulda liked to be more active but had a great time non the less.. Heard some bad news this morning though..They had a helicopter flying over and parachuters/jumpers were landing in the middle of the party. Apparantly one of the divers died last night after his chute failed to open can anyone confirm this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodie Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/man...8104893073.html http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/superf...8104896373.html - more indepth story. My condolences to his family & friends and also to anyone who witnessed his death. RIP Edited January 8, 2007 by Dodie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted January 8, 2007 Wow, Im very sorry to hear about that Dodie. I hope the whole thing hasnt effected you too much and I feel sorry for the victims family. at least he died doing something he loved! Can I ask, was the diving advetised on the flyers? I love sky diving and it will always be some of the best memories of my life but the risk you take is your own and one you come to terms with your own way. Secondly by being at a drop zone you know whats going down and its your choice to be there knowing full well someone could die infront of you. I dont think this is something that should be pushed apoun unknowing or even knowing electronic music festival goers most of who wouldnt really appreciate what could happen and are probabaly tripping balls or in an emotionly fragile state. I think its irresponsible to show skydiving at an event like this, let alone displaying BASE style jumps from a helicopter at 2,500ft which is infintily more dangerous and prone to chute failure. Sure it looks kool but at an alternative festival? its not a smart thing to do. Someone is going to pay out for this BIG TIME and so they should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted January 8, 2007 I agree, this is stupid. Why draw so much mainstream attention to these festivals? For the money? Surely there is nothing environmentally friendly or responsible about base jumping from a helicopter and most of the punters probably couldn't give a shit about the show. When I first heard about it I couldn't even believe any organiser would be so stupid to allow this. As for the jumper, if he didn't follow the required safety protocols [as is indicated in The Age article] then sympathy should be directed at the poor brainfucked onlookers rather than the idiot who intentionally risked his life. Freaky thing is that another skydiver went splat in SE Qld the same day. Hit the ground at 70km/h...... and survived - sorta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted January 8, 2007 then sympathy should be directed at the poor brainfucked onlookers rather than the idiot who intentionally risked his life. Absolutly, I dont think I made that clear enough in my post. I feel so sorry for anyone that witnessed this and I hope they seek out compensation and or treatment., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amulte Posted January 8, 2007 ...another skydiver went splat ... hehe humans WILL bounce rather than splat LOL. at that speed s/he would have hit the ground twice bouncing atleast 8feet in the air. but really, yes the organisers really should have thought much longer about having the skydiving/base jumping at the festival, but i hear they only let qualified/experienced jumpers make the jump. the sure to ensue legal battle will be interesting to see because technically the hosts/organisers of the event cannot be help responsible UNLESS fault can be prooven on their part. as to weather or not its their fault shearly because they had such activities at this event is rather .....well a matter of opinion i guess. hmm now i think about it their decision to have said activity at said event could be seen neglegance and irrisponsibility on their part only due to the type of crowd the festival draws and substances those people may or may not enjoy. but i hear he was probably sober, and an experienced jumper, so who will be to blame im sure will emerg in a few months. so very sad tho, sympathies to the famly and witnesses... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted January 8, 2007 Hi guys, I thought I might just say that to my knowledge the skydiving was NOT part of the production and it was not part of any festival packages or deals. I am assuming it was permitted and arranged by the Land Owners of Gorge Station, and was possibly the owner's helicopter. While the accident did happen at the site of the dance festival, it was a tragic mishap that had nothing to do whatsoever with any element of production. OK? Stop trying to point fingers when you really have no idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted January 8, 2007 Not that I trust the police one bit, but..... "Police say the helicopter jump - believed to be among adventure activities on offer at the festival - had been safely completed twice on Saturday." btw, I wasn't referring to this as a legal responsibility [like andy says], but rather as an ethical responsibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narayan Posted January 8, 2007 Theres allways going to be an element of risk involved with extreme sports, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't have sympathy for the this guy, especially since he's leaving behind his family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_e_ Posted January 8, 2007 i cant think of any other doof/festival/event that offers sky diving as part of the events... chopper rides sure.. but never actual sky diving for the punters. If there is such things goign on, one would hope the landing/jump space was a 'safe distance from the festival site'. Im sorry, but this event really sux big time... and those whom witnessed this tragic event were not for-warned of the possibilities of it occurring, whereas the person jumping from the chopper was obviously aware of the risks involved. whosever call it was for the sky diving to take place within direct vicinity of the festival goers should be held accountable for the impact this event has had on the emotional and psychological well-being of those whom were unfortuntely exposed to quite a gruesome and tragick experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajna Posted January 9, 2007 just speaking with a friend who attended the festival and it was one of the first things he spoke about. apparently the 'iceman' had been performing difficult tricks on all his previous jumps and must have made that fatal mistake this time 'round. my friend witnessed the fall from about 20m away, and said unfortunately for the iceman he did not die on impact he was glad to have his wits about him at the time, apparently some other onlookers were quite distressed. my condolences to all affect by this tragedy, perhaps they'll rethink before finishing the festival off on this note again. ajna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) ... Edited January 9, 2007 by mesq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajna Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) edit: no need for reply Edited January 9, 2007 by ajna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boop Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) Yeah i was a bit shocked when i heard what happened too. Would have happened proberly when me and dodie were driving back... I hope no little kids had to witness it Other than that, i had a pretty good time. By the way, thanks for the Pereskiopsis dodie. Edited January 9, 2007 by boop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
