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TIESTO
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Tiësto (Dutch pronunciation: [tiɛsto]; born Tijs Michiel Verwest [tɛɪs mixiɫ vərʋɛst] on January 17, 1969) is a Dutch DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto. On his latest productions, however, he has dropped the “DJ” label and is now known simply as “Tiësto”, an alias which is an Italian twist of his childhood nickname.
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ABOVE & BEYOND
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Above & Beyond is a trance music group formed in 2000. The group is famous for remixes and their own productions. The group's tracks are regularly played by well-known DJs, such as Tiësto, Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk. They are also known under other aliases, like Tranquility Base, OceanLab, Dirt Devils and Rollerball.
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STEVE ANGELLO
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As a small boy Steve was introduced to the wonders and delights of the Athen’s club culture and underworld in which his father moved. Deeply enthused by all of this and, as it emerged, incredibly talented, Steve quickly honed his turntablism skills, fusing hip-hop, breakbeats and 70’s classics until he won himself his first club residency in Stockholm. Under-age (16) and out way past his bedtime, Steve was earning a not-so-honest crust to support his family alone. Whatever, he was seriously rocking that club week in week out!
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STEVE LAWLER
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Steve Lawler needs no introduction, but he certainly warrants one. You would be hard pushed to find a more in-form, in-demand, exceptionally talented artist, regarded as highly by his industry peers as he is by his huge global base of musically educated fans.
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RUSKO
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Eighty percent of DJs touring America playing dubstep right now are playing rock. And I'm playing rave, and that's the difference" says UK bass don Rusko, who's latest album Songs cemented his spot as an innovator at the leading edge of the modern bass movement. The typical bro-step moshpit will have no place during Rusko's performance, where you can expect feel good, hands-in-the-air vibes from start to finish
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PRE-ESCAPADE EVENTS
SHOWTEK, DUBFIRE AND MORE...
Can't wait for Escapade? Neither can we! We've added two Pre-Escapade Events and have plenty more to come.
Showtek - May 1st
Electrik Tulipe w/W&W - May 16th
Dubfire - May 24th
ON THE GROUNDS OF THE RA CENTRE
Escapade Music Festival is excited to announce that its 2013 edition will be held at the grounds of the RA Centre in Ottawa, Ontario! Situated on the bank of the Rideau River and sitting on 40 acres of property, the RA Centre is the perfect home for this year's festival.
The RA Centre is also adjacent to the transit way, steps away from Carleton University and has thousands of parking spots located within a short walking distance. We are excited to be at this site as it will enable us to have multiple stages closer together, while opening up options to give to the fans including: Fireworks, bigger production, and easier access.
