As the year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect, especially when it's been as interesting as 2013 has. Underground has become mainstream, mainstream has become pop, and while many fight over the meaning of terms like EDM and deep house, others push stoically forward, undeterred by major trends, continuing to do what they do best. So we've called upon a few of those in the later category to tell us what's kept them excited through these last 11 months. This time, Scott Bleepz, co-founder of FACE at The Rainbow.
Since October 2009, FACE has stablished itself as one of the UK's finest underground weekly Saturday events, with guests that including Heidi, Davide Squillace and George Fitzgerald, just to name a few. So we asked co-founder Scott Bleepz about some of his highlights from the past year.
- Favourite DJ/Artist/Person Of The Year
We have had so many artists play and all have been fantastic, so it's hard to choose a few that stood out, but I guess the likes of Apollonia, Cajmere, Heidi & East End Dubs were particular favourites for us.
- Trend Of The Year or Saying Of The Year
It's no secret that shuffling has been the biggest trend on the dance floor this year, but thankfully we've managed to swerve this acquired dance move at The Rainbow and people seems to have left their shuffling at the door!
- Event Of The Year
The Rainbow having a pod at the Red Bull Revolutions in Sound event on the London Eye. Amazing!
- Overall Highlight
Our continued success in putting on a consistently reliable & well respected underground weekly event, during a time when there are so many more events popping up in the city. We work hard and it's good to see us still progressing on with strength and favour from so many people around us. This makes us very happy.
The Rainbow Venues in Birmingham will be hosting a very exciting whole-complex NYE show, celebrating several favourite club brands including FACE, 10.31, Seedy Sonics, plus many more. Expect special sets from artists including No Artificial Colours, Marcus Nasty and LFM, as well as street closures, entertainers, food stalls, and a whole lot more. Tickets start from £20. For more information visit therainbowvenues.com.