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Hi everyone,

Just stopping by to talk about A Night Of Trance 4th Birthday which was on last Friday and also the new Combination Engine which has been launched on Josh and Friends.

A Night Of Trance last Friday was a smashing success. I couldn’t believe how many of the crew came out to support. Their were plenty of faces their that I had seen back in October 2003 on the 2nd A Night Of Trance ever!!!

It was a fantastic event with standout sets from all main floor DJs. Scott Richardson stole the show with an unbelievable set. The set was precise, powerfully uplifting, jam packed with classics from throughout the A Night Of Trance era and plenty of new material. Great to have him back on board. Their was also plenty of giveaways throughout the night to make it that special party atmosphere. Free CDs, Iceblocks, Lollies, Balloons. You name it! Unfortunately I didn’t make it downstairs for very long so i can’t comment on the sets there but when I did pop my head down there the crowd was always strong and partying hard. On that note the turnout for the night was very strong.

Thanks to Tennille for doing most of the work, the DJs, Gordon and Shan. You guys all rock!

Secondy the Combination Engine. I am pleased to announce a stunning new technology for Josh and Friends.

We now have pages generated specifically for all combinations of our content tags (also known as classifications).

So their is a page specifically for Hard Trance events in Sydney. A page specifically for Electro Downloads. Alternative DJs in Brisbane e.t.c. e.t.c.

You can even change what your seeings, simply and easily.

Check out this:

http://www.joshandfriends.com.au/dancemusic/Events

Hi!

On the eave of A Night Of Trance’s birthday it’s become customary for me to write a couple of personal words on the event, the dance music scene and all things Josh and Friends.

As you are aware A Night Of Trance 4th Birthday is on Friday September 21 at ARQ and will be the 1st A Night Of Trance event in 7 months!

2007 has been an extremely difficult and dark year for Trance clubbers in Sydney. Following on from 2006’s closure of Gas Nightclub, the clubbers have now witnessed Sublime attempt to switch from Trance to Electro ‘n’ RnB, almost no Josh and Friends Trance events and many other Trance club closures.

I have received many phone calls and read many letters, addressed to me, 3d world or other promoters and DJs, stating how upset people are with the decline of regular Trance clubs in Sydney.

On Friday September 21 A Night Of Trance is returning. This is YOUR chance to vote with your feet and demonstrate to the club owners and promoters of Sydney that YOU want to hear TRANCE in Sydney clubs.

The ball is in your court.

To ensure we hold these events regularly and send an overwhelming message to the dance music scene, please take a moment out to invite EVERYONE you know to this great event. Work friends, school friends, uni friends, randoms on Facebook and Myspace, you name it! Tell them all!

I’ve copied a couple of my favourite image galleries of previous events below, to remind you why A Night Of Trance is such a special and important event to the Sydney scene.

A Night Of Trance featuring the Thrillseekers @ Space
http://www.joshandfriends.com.au/photos/showgallery.php/cat/549

A Night Of Trance Neon Nation @ ARQ
http://www.joshandfriends.com.au/photos/showgallery.php/cat/552

A Night Of Trance Laser Nation @ ARQ
http://www.joshandfriends.com.au/photos/showgallery.php/cat/609

Enjoy,
Josh

p.s. See you on Friday night!