Win a meet and greet with Thomas Gold at Ministry of Sound on Saturday
Thomas Gold returns to Ministry of Sound's hallowed halls on August 3rd for a special edition of the club's weekly party Saturday Sessions. Joined in the box by Tim Mason, Hard Rock Sofa, and Sheldon, Gold will bring his fanfare-fueled and mashup-driven style to London's most iconic night club. Enter the contest after the break and you and a friend may receive VIP access to Ministry of Sound and a meet and greet with Thomas Gold before his performance this Saturday.
Ministry of Sound presents ‘Superstar DJs’ compilation, featuring deadmau5, David Guetta, Skrillex and more
The iconic Ministry of Sound has put together its first "Superstar DJs" compilation to showcase and commemorate the artists who have come to define this generation's electronic music wave as well as some undeniable classics. The compilation clocks in at 24 songs and includes new chart toppers like "Clarity," "I Could Be the One," and "Don't You Worry Child" alongside eternal classics like "Born Slippy" and "Hey Boy Hey Girl." Even newcomers, Disclosure, find themselves pressed alongside a list of dance music legends. The track selection provides an interesting and nostalgic view of the development and evolution of dance music, touching back to its 90s explosion before arriving at its new millennial domination.
A club, a brand, an American re-imagining? How Ministry of Sound shook Europe and beyond
We live in an age of icons - some physical, others conceptual. Before the dots and LED mouse-heads, the regal crest of a crowned-disco ball reigned king of European club land, its court aptly named Ministry of Sound. With their club now causing emotive stirs from some of the world’s most iconic artists and SFX jesting at interest in their globally renowned brand values, their impending plans for North American expansion have never been more relevant to the wider global industry. For Europe, it has been one of the most powerful brands of clubbing to date. For America, an upheaval in its clubbing paradigm may finally be around the corner.
Ministry of Sound presents Miami Sessions 2013
In addition to Winter Music Conference, Ultra Music Festival, and all the Miami Music Week parties one could ask for, March brings an onslaught of compilations geared towards the season's festivities. Ministry of Sound is proud to present Miami Sessions 2013, a 28-track collection rounded out by two mixes -- one dubbed "The Pool," the other "The Club." Serving dance options to keep feet moving at either setting, this year's Miami Sessions comes packed with records from the likes of Deadmau5, Fedde Le Grand, Hardwell, and Alesso, while deeper grooves are offered by artists such as Jamie Jones, Maya Jane Coles, and Umek among others.
No Sugar Added announces stage sponsors featuring Music On, Defected, Ministry of Sound, Musical Freedom and Dancing Astronaut
The No Sugar added beach festival at Nikki Beach during Miami Music Week has been THE South Beach day party destination since its inception 3 years ago. Spanning 2 days and 6 stages, the festival will boast over 40 DJs, with sets starting at noon and continuing throughout the day and night until 5am. Dancing Astronaut is pleased to announce our very own stage at the iconic event, alongside legendary brands like Ministry of Sound, Musical Freedom, Defected and Music On. We can't divulge our plans for talent just yet, but we've already got some Dancing Astronaut favorites lined up - including a couple surprises.
Ministry of Sound releases ‘The Annual 2013’
Since 1995 the iconic dance music brand, Ministry of Sound, has put together a compilation of the biggest club hits of the year dubbed The Annual. This year, Ministry of Sound has once again created a sonic time machine of the timeless tracks from 2012. All of the usual suspects are present -- "Spectrum," "Million Voices," "Calling," "MoZart" and more all make appearances on the extensive 26-track compilation. As 2012 comes to a close, The Annual 2013 provides us with just the right amount of nostalgia for what may have been one the biggest year's for dance music in recent memory. Have a listen to the preview after the break and share with your favorite moments in 2012 that these tracks help define. For us, overplayed as it may be, even Tiesto's remix of Gotye's "Somebody I Used To Know" brings back memories of warmer weather on the beaches of Miami last March.