The global expectation on the Balance Series climbs to newer, higher and fresher heights with every release. Is it just human nature to keep expecting more or is there something intrinsic within The Series’ mindset to keep exceeding every possible expectation? Synonymous of brands pioneering quality for EDM Compilation Albums, The Balance Series steps through 2012, once again with a world-class event, celebrating the latest offering from the game-changing album series. Leading the Balance Series 022 Album Launch Event in Melbourne is Master Journeyman – FUNK D’VOID in a 3hr performance on Friday October 19th at Brown Alley. Funk D’Void is supported by the elite of the local talent in an all-star performance captivating the Series’ energy & ethos.

In full support at Balance Series 022 Album Launch is the Fluidlife contingent with a 12hr+ showdown on the Rooftop Garden Bar with Dave Pham, Rework & Profile Music.

Intimate rooftop BBQ launch from 18.00 - fluid@fluidlife.net for bookings.

FUNK D'VOID
Lars Sandberg AKA Funk D'Void is a DJ and producer who has been involved in the global electronic music scene since the mid-90s. He started DJ'ing at around the tender age of 15, running two under-18 clubs himself - a perfect start to his career. Knowing his vocation to music from an early age after being brought up by his professional pianist mother, Lars never had any doubt as to where his future would lie.

House music changed his life. The early Chicago sound and hearing the certain sounds during his childhood stirred something inside him. The 808 drum machine used on Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" secured his fascination with these electronic sounds. The turning point over to the Detroit techno sound was almost a spiritual moment as it forged his unique sound that would follow over the coming years - visceral, soulful and without compromise.

After a string of hits over the years ("Jack Me Off", "Bad Coffee" "Emotional Content") plus some killer remixes for the likes of Underworld, New Order and Kevin Saunderson, he is probably best known for the end-of-nighter 'Diabla' which bridged house and techno (and was flogged by everyone from Danny Howells to Sven Vath). If you look carefully you'll also spy the name 'L. Sandberg' in the liner notes of releases by deep house producer Francois Dubois, whose "Blood" and "I Try" were huge underground hits of 2006 and 2007 respectively.

Collaborations with such luminaries as Phil Kieran and more recently Sian have produced stellar results - further galvanising his diversity in the techno arena and has led us to the somewhat overdue arrival of his own personal label, Outpost. Much in demand DJ and critically acclaimed producer, his DJing style is everything you expect a true music lover's taste to be: he is comfortable and adept at moving any dancefloor, the proof being that he is one of the busiest DJ's on the circuit today, and has been for the last 15 years.

FRI OCTOBER 19th 2012

$25 EarlyBird ' $30 General Release ' Moshtix

www.balancemusic.com.au ' www.fluidlife.net ' www.brownalley.com

BALANCE SERIES ' MIKE CALLANDER ' DARIUS BASSIRAY ' LISTER COORAY ' JON BETA ' DAVE PHAM ' FLUIDLFE ' REWORK ' PROFILE MUSIC