The exclusive DJ retreat to host five days of networking, workshops, showcases, star-studded parties and an awards show.
Chicago,IL (PRWEB) July 27, 2006 -- The Global Mixx DJ Retreat announced, today, their 2006 event line-up, which will take place in Chicago, August 9-13th. As one of the industry leaders in the DJ community, the top DJ Coalitions and music industry executives will congregate at this year’s retreat. Confirmed DJ Coalitions attending include: Violator All-Star DJs, Shadyville DJ Coalition, Bum Squad DJ Coalition, The Aphilliates, The Heavyhitters, The Murda Mamis International, The Soul Selectors, The Superfriends and The Turntable Assassins.
Participating labels include: Virgin Records, Jive, Disturbing Tha Peace, Def Jam, Atlantic Records, Freeman Entertainment, Grand Hustle, Bad Boy Records, and Capitol Records. Throughout the retreat, attendees can expect to see performances and appearances by Method Man, LL Cool J, Bossman, Daz Dillinger, Too Short, Dre, Shawna, Bobby Valentino, Shareefa, Lupe Fiasco, DJ Spenderella, Biz Markie, Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music artist roster and many others. Additional sponsors for this year’s retreat are Kool, Tequila Patron, Demo Mix, Digi Waxx, and the Mixtape Kings.
The 2006 Global Mixx DJ Retreat Events are as follows:
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
• Pre-Launch Jam (Invitation only), Terry Hunter and DJ Lil’ John’s Birthday Party
Vintage House Music Revival featuring Kenny Dope of MAW and Special Performances
Presented by 5 Magazine
Time: 10 p.m.-until
Location: Four Nightclub, www.fourchicago.com
Thursday, August 10, 2006
• DJ Listening Session and Showcase hosted by Capitol Records
Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: House of Blues Hotel
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• DJ and Sponsor Reception hosted by The Recording Academy
Honoring Steve “Silk” Hurley, 2006 DJ Living Legend Recipient
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Cabaret, www.cabaretchicago.com
Invitation/ R.S.V.P. only
• Concert hosted by Power 92
Time: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Location: Chromium Nightclub, www.chromiumnightclub.com
Open to public
• Hustle and Shadyville DJ Soiree hosted by John Monopoly and DJ Whoo Kid
Time: 11 p.m.-4 a.m.
Location: The Boutique formerly The Dragon Room
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
Friday, August 11, 2006
• Crunk and Munch Luncheon hosted by Atlantic Records, Bad Boy, Grand Hustle
Time: 12 noon-2 p.m.
Location: House of Blues Hotel
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• DJ Workshop/ Panel- “Does Latin Hip Hop and Reggaeton Influence Mainstream Culture?”
Time: 2:15-3:30 p.m.
Location: House of Blues Hotel
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• Private DJ Outing hosted by Biz Markie, presented by Courvoisier
Time: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Location: Undisclosed
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• “Eyes Wide Shut” Mansion Party hosted by Violator All-Star DJs
Time: 12 midnight-until
Location: Undisclosed
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• El Tumbao! Reggaeton Jam hosted by Heavyhitters DJs
Time: 11 p.m.-4 a.m.
Location: Tasha
Open to public
Saturday, August 12, 2006
• Producer/ Technology Workshop and Panel
Time: 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Location: House of Blues Hotel
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• Annual DJ Celebrity Softball Game and DJ BBQ Grill-Off with Live Performances
Time: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Rainbo Park Beach
Open to the public, Free
• 2nd Annual Global Mixx Music Awards & Red Carpet presented by Def Jam Music Group
Time: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Location: Park West
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
• Kanye West and Common Presents G.O.O.D. Music Revue and Showcase presented in association with Power 92, The Global Mixx and Miller Genuine Draft
Featuring performances by GLC, FJ Bentley, Sa Ra, Consequence and Special Friends
Time: 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
Location: Congress Theater
Open to public, $20 cover charge, tickets available through tickemaster and digital guest list
Partial proceeds to benefit The Kanye West Foundation and The Common Ground Foundation
Sunday, August 13, 2006
• Models and Bottles Sunday Brunch with Live Performances presented by Freeman Entertainment
Time: 12 noon-3 p.m.
Location: Taje’s
Open to DJ Retreat badge holders only
About the Global Mixx DJ Retreat
The Global Mixx DJ Retreat is an exclusive DJ Retreat that educates and empowers the urban DJ community in a relaxed environment. Throughout the retreat, there are various planned on-premise and off-premise activities for the key participants. The DJ Retreat will allow the op dub, street and radio mixshow DJs from around the country to network among themselves and industry executives from various music and technology companies.
The Global Mixx DJ Retreat boasts over 1500 attendees and features over 25 events packed into four exciting days. Last year’s attendees included marketing and publicity executives from Atlantic Records, Def Jam, Warner Music Group, Clear Channel, Sony BMG, Universal Music, Vitamin Water, Pepsi, and REMIX Magazine. For additional information, please call (773) 279-9527 or log onto www.GlobalMixx.com.
Jonnice Slaughter
CHATTERBOX PUBLICITY
678-438-8820
