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The Japanese Popstars

The Japanese Popstars are an electro dance act from Derry, Northern Ireland. The group were formed after a number of drunken nights talking about the idea. Finally, after attending a number of big music festivals, such as Oxegen and Glastonbury, they were inspired to create their own music. Each DJ has his own alias. The act were nominated for Best House DJs at the 2006 World Urban Music Awards, Best Live Performance at the 2007 N.

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Agnelli & Nelson

Agnelli & Nelson, the collective name of Northern Irish pair Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson (who also produce under the names Afterburn, Cortez, Green Atlas, A&N Project, and Quincey & Sonance), writers and producers of dance music, are notable for helping to define the genre of Trance music since 1997. Since 1997, Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson have been writing and producing dance music, of which their hits El Nino and Everyday have become classics of their genre. They have to date produced five top 30 hits in the United Kingdom, and countless remixes, from Armin van Buuren to U2.

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Chris Keys

Northern Irish Singer/songwriter Chris Keys had a passion for music from a young age.
He grew up in Portstewart, a small seaside town where the beach, night sky and surfing brought out his creativity and had a big influence on his songwriting.
As a teenager Chris played in many bands gigging around the north coast area and began writing original material. In 2005 he won North Down 'Pubstar' wowing th...e Judges with his increasing catalogue of songs.
Chris has been performing for years as a solo artist at a wide range of events.

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Survivalists

Launched in January 2011, Survivalists pulled a big crowd to their debut show at Buffalo Bar, Cardiff, with Samoans and were swiftly rebooked. Since then things have been moving quickly and the band recently recorded their debut EP 'The Last Bastion' with Producer Charlie Francis (REM, SFA). Their influences include LaFaro, Billy Talent, Hell Is For Heroes, Fighting With Wire and Placebo. SURVIVALISTS Bringing the noise to those of you still left alive.

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Solemn Novena

Gothic rockers Solemn Novena formed in early 2006, with a mission of creating guitar orientated Gothic Rock, no techno bleepy influences or metal posturing for these guys, oh no. This had to be straight down the middle goth, just like the 90’s had never happened. Or this century either. Sick of going to ‘gothic’ nightclubs and spending the nights looking moody in the corners, secretly wishing they’d play 'Serpent’s Kiss' (so they could display the light bulb changing and apple picking dance moves...

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The Bonnevilles

The Bonvilles are are a garage rock/punk blues two piece from Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland. Cosisting of Andrew Mc Gibbon Jr. (Guitar and Vocals) and Chris McMullam (Drums). Their websites displal the influence of B-movie posters popular amongst contemporary garage rock and rock'n'roll bands. They maintain a blog at www.motorsoundsrecords.com and also list tour dates at www.myspace.com/thebonevilles.

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Tommy Shots

Tommy Shots are driven by the Grohl-esque beats of drummer Jordan Millar, and perfect partner A.J on bass creating a backline of pure sound, along with the tantalising fret play of Michael Norton topped of with the charismatic screams of frontman Alan Neill! Formed early June 2007, Tommy Shots began writing material inspired by their musical interests, drawing from Hard Rock, Grunge and Blues. Quickly bonding in the studio and on stage putting together an impressive set, 2007 also saw the first E.

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