Derelicht D02 – Secret Location Leak!

Searching for that immersive experience where colours and sounds merge and pulsate to the rhythm of your heart leaving you forever in sync with the once minor details of your surroundings… want to feel like time has paused and you have a window into the past as you gyrate with the masses in unison?

No we’re not recommending the most magical of mushrooms but you’re close!

The Derelicht Project is running a series of Live electronic performances in amazing abandoned buildings in Ipswich which itself is establishing as an arts and culture hub. The first Project (D01) was in a big old warehouse and saw marathon sets from ThermalBear, Sian and Auntie Flo but now they’re ready to step it up a notch and we’ve found out where it will be…

Think army grade, think metal, think cold war, think American!….. I have no idea how they pulled it off but the next instalment will be in a genuine military Jet Engine Test Facility on the US Air Force site Bentwaters!!

This 1942 structure was built to support sneaky Cold War operations with previous line-ups including the mighty Spitfire Mk IX, Gloster Meteor F3 and the A-10 “Warthog” tankbuster! So no pressure for James Zabiela, Tom Demac and ThermalBear then… This Hardenend Aircraft Shelter (HAS) is affectionately known as the “Hush house” because it doesn’t leak a whisper of sound and I’m no sound expert but I’m sure that equates to some stomach rumbling bass!! (and no signal on my phone…)

To top it all off the Kinetica Museum and Balint Bolygo have arranged an art influenced light installation just to push you over the edge! Take that WHP!

P.S I’d normally promote sneaking in through Exits or jumping fences but… this is on an American Army Base so I’d get a ticket here.

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ThermalBear – The hottest thing since regular Bears

…and eggs.

I’ve actually had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the music and he’s an absolute lad. None of the usual artist ego or twatty acid wash jeans, all you get is a smile, a handshake and some unpretentious banter. Was even planning to get a cheeky exclusive interview but I know it would’ve been a frustrating series of grunts and sarcastic comments.

Maybe the lack of bullsh*t (and twitter updates) is why it’s taken him a while to get noticed… but now this train load of technically refined knob tweakery is gaining momentum, there will be no stopping the Bear from mauling his way up the festival font sizing.

As the saying goes ‘game recognise game’ so maybe thats why Sasha (oowie! oowie!) decided to Cinderella this lost child and feature his track as the lead single on the hotly anticipated Involv3r album. This is no small feat as with names like The XX and Little dragon on the CD sleeve it’s clear this decision was made on merit alone.

Now he’s earned the stripes on his sweaty tee, the phone has been ringing and the clever lot at Derelicht have got him on board as the respirator for their daring exploration into all that is bleepy and shiny. I for one cannot wait to see what’s on the menu when the secret location in Ipswich is revealed and the best visuals are matched with the freshest beats in an obscure location…. Prepare to be overwhelmed!

I bagged my ticket sharpish!

Some tunes you say?

Still my fav mix..