Bed Leeds: Hardwell, Easter Bank Holiday, Sunday 8th April

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As the first of many "In Bed With" events set to take over Leeds throughout 2012 and the foreseeable future, we are very proud to team up with Bitch Promotions in presenting the Leeds debut of Dutch Superstar "HARDWELL"

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// HARDWELL

Award-winning DJ, producer, label manager, music lover, DJMag Top 100 list newcomer and barely 23 years old… Let us present to you: Hardwell!

This talented genius, better known as Robbert van de Corput started his DJ career at the age of 13. After this blow-out Hardwell’s talent was picked up by a Dutch label and they signed him when he was only 14 years old. Shortly after his label signing he started to play at all major clubs in the Netherlands.

For the last couple of years, Hardwell has been recognised by the industry as having a new and refreshing take on a scene that continues to evolve and seems to have an everlasting shelf life. His identity and musical development can be summed up in a single phrase, “Big Room House”. He has created his unique trademark as a DJ and producer around this sound.

// KIM FAI

Joining HARDWELL will be non other than KIM FAI, Forget this year being the year of the Tiger, this has been the year for Kim Fai.His DJ sets have become an opportunity to showcase his latest work to some of the world’s greatest dance floors and as a result gaining loyal supporters wherever he goes. With appearances at Creamfields, Global Gathering, L.E.D,Love Parade, Tomorrowland and back to back gigs with AN21 and Max Vangeli,
including an invite to perform at Tiesto’s arena at Mysterylands Amsterdam,
Kim’s really started to make his mark amongst the House greats. Along with sell out gigs at Pacha with the Swedish House Mafia and supporting Deadmau5 for his US and UK tours, as well as Kim’s own US gigs along the East and West Coasts only adds to Kim’s success story.

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// ALSO IN THE MAIN ROOM:
(in association with Bitch)

➨ ROB TISSERA
➨ D.O.D
➨ ALEX SIMMONS

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// IN THE BASS LOUNGE:
(Hosted By Soma)

➨ Ryan James
➨ Jamie Hartley
➨ Ko Kane
➨ Neeko
➨ Andy Bird
➨ Ryan Murray
➨ Simon Knowles
➨ Joe Wilson

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// TICKETS & ADMISSION

£10 Advanced Tickets available from:
https://gatecrasherleeds.clubticks.com/
✔ Guranteed Entry // ✔ Queue Jump


£12 Guestlist, simply write the following:
"YOUR NAME" + "NUMBER OF GUESTS"
On the event wall or to one of our networkers.


£15 On the door before midnight // More Therafter


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Bitch Promotions:
➨ http://www.bitchevents.com/
➨ http://www.facebook.com/b1tchevents

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Time: 10pm - Late
Venue: BED, 52-54 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
Info: www.bed-club.co.uk

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20 pairs of VIP tickets to be won ahead of Hardwell’s performance at Bed Leeds, ‘Bank Holiday Sunday 8th April. To enter all you need to do is answer this question: ‘How old is Hardwell’? Send your answer to info@bed-club.co.uk

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Kim – Thanks for chatting to us – Tell our readers a little about yourself?

My name is Kim Fai and I’m a Producer/DJ from a small town Called Tipton in the West Midlands. I’ve been producing for around 5/6 years now and that’s what i spend pretty much all my time doing!

Sum your style up in 3 words?

Nipples go hard!

Where do you take your inspiration from for your productions?

Mainly just jamming in the studio really. Or I might hear something on the radio that just springs off an idea in my head.

2012 has seen some of your biggest tracks to date, and we’re only 3 months in. Arguably the biggest of those is your remix for none other than Madonna – How did it feel being asked to remix for such a legend?

I was over the moon when I got the call to say I’d been asked to do it. She’s without doubt one of the biggest artists in the last 30 year, so I was excited that I could put my own twist on her new single.

If you could remix anyone else on the planet, who would it be and why?

I was a huge Oasis fan when I was young. I learnt to play guitar because of them and I could play everyone of their songs. Lead parts included. I would love to remix one of their songs but if I’m honest, I’d be scared of ruining it.

Producing or DJing – Which would be your favourite if you had to choose?

This is one I get asked a lot. For me, the two go hand in hand. I spend all my time during the week working in the studio on new tracks and edits ready to play at my shows. That’s the biggest buzz for me. Seeing all the hard work pay off when the crowd go nuts [hopefully!]

Moving to the DJ side of your career, you’ve been supported by some of the biggest names in the world, notably the likes of Steve Angello declaring his love for you and your tracks and Pete Tong tipping you to be part of the next House Mafia. If you could sing the praises of any upcoming talent, who would get the thumbs up from you?

At this time there are so many new producers coming through it’s hard to keep up! Which is a good thing. I love to see the younger generation making use of software which has become much more affordable and going nuts with it. They’re making tracks that, sound wise, are up there with some of the best in the business.

You’re also a part of the institute that is Toolroom – Any hot new releases coming our way over summer that you can tell us about?

Myself, Funkagenda & Paul Thomas are just putting the finishing touches to our first collaboration which will be out on the label in the summer which I’m very much looking forward too. We’ve been meaning to get together and work on something for a while now. Hopefully the first of many.

Rumour has it you’ll be joining the ranks of Michael Woods, Roger Sanchez and X-Press 2 by recording a special episode for the Data Transmission podcast ahead of the Bitch weekend, What can the listeners expect from that?

I’ve tried to translate the mix as though it were one of my live sets. So it’s pretty ‘In your face’! Including a few of my own tracks of course. Definitely one for when you’re getting ready to go out.

For your fans reading that are heading over to Bed, Leeds and Digital, Newcastle for the Bitch Easter Special, Do you have any musical treats in store that you can let us in on?

Lots actually! I’ve got a heap of new tracks that I’m currently testing out on the road that will be released over the remainder of the year. So if they’re there they will be getting a sneaky peak at them.

You’ll be playing alongside Hardwell at these events, Any plans to take him under your wing and show him just how well the UK can party?

Definitely. We party with the best of them!

Outside of music, what keeps you entertained? Any unusual hobbies or bizarre interests we should know about?

I’ve been getting into cooking a lot over the last few years. It’s my way of winding down after a days work in the studio. My Mrs doesn’t complain about it either.
I used to work out a lot but I find it more difficult when I’m on the road a lot. That’s my excuse anyway!

Finally, a few cheeky questions:

Ibiza or Miami?

Mmmm. I’ll go Miami

One track guaranteed to get your moving on the dance floor?

Madness – Baggy Trousers


Favourite food?

Chinese Dim Sum. I could eat it for every meal.



If you could pick one super power, what would it be?

Invisibility. I’d go to Area 51 and see wassup!

What is the one item you simply must take with you when travelling?

My laptop. My whole life is on there.

What’s your party trick?

I honestly don’t have one!

Not a lot of people know this but Kim Fai is really good at……Doing different accents. I can nail most of them. Drives my family mad though!

Catch Kim Fai at Bitch’s Easter Bank Holiday Special in Leeds AND Newcastle alongside Hardwell!!

For more info – http://www.facebook.com/b1tchevents

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20 pairs of VIP tickets to be won ahead of Hardwell’s performance at Bed Leeds, ‘Bank Holiday Sunday 8th April. To enter all you need to do is answer this question: ‘How old is Hardwell’? Send your answer to info@bed-club.co.uk