Apex Project 2008

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by BenGiovanni

I agree.. i only mentioned briefly that big sponsors HELP to solidify a venue in this day and age. But there are acceptions.

Actually, that's a big catch 22.

Unless it's the sponsors initiating it, or unless you have a history with the sponsor, there's little likelihood you're going to get one of them on board without a venue.

[Mic B]

Originally Posted by BenGiovanni

In Canada I wouldnt know, but during my trip here in Europe, Radio stations are a major medium for parties (live music feeds, 24/7 hype and even radio shows dedicated to hyping events) and they offer sponsorship on many levels before the party has been even confirmed.. hence why radio stations are advertised on flyers. So im running off of what I know from my personal experience...

Lets all realize also, big name companys like to support events with big name artists in them. the reason sponsorship is so easily achieved in Europe is the artists are more widely known there. the hype surrounding electronic music is much larger. one of the best ways to rope big name companys is with big name performers. Im not sayin thats the direction Apex needs to go cuz that defeats the overall vision of the project. But lets keep that in mind when comparing Vancouver Canada to anywhere in Europe

Originally Posted by BenGiovanni

LOL

hahahahaa

ill keep telling myself that then ;)

That is all...

is that a video of you playing in serbia at that gig where you paid for your own flight and didnt even get paid to be there?

ps - big ups dude, HUGE BOOKING!

[miss.myra]

when did this stop being about apex and start being about how big ben g's dick is?

haven't been to apex in a few years, but i definitely don't think that this means its gone for good.

[Akeel]

sad apex wont be happening this year :(

ps. the best way to become a top dj these days is to sell tickets and pay your own booking fee - no joke!

[omega_image]

^what'd you do, steal solid's book of "how to's"?

[miss.myra]

Originally Posted by omega_image

^what'd you do, steal solid's book of "how to's"?

AREN'T THEY RAP PROMOTERS NOW?!

[SWIFTBEATS]

Originally Posted by Avana

is that a video of you playing in serbia at that gig where you paid for your own flight and didnt even get paid to be there?

ps - big ups dude, HUGE BOOKING!

ahahahah avana wins.


i remember that shitty evolve company ben sucked dick for, they couldnt even keep their power going at apex, cheap bastards

[Phrenetic]

this thread is now about which production company has a bigger dick.

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by Phrenetic

this thread is now about which production company has a bigger dick.

My company "Big Rolling Thunder Mountain" obviously.

[Phrenetic]

My porn company wins

[Global]

Originally Posted by hardstylin

i think the fnk apex crowd should just take some sound gear into the woods somewhere and have a small 30man party just for fun!!

**Sigh** I'm starting to sound like broken record but....
Let's try and bring this back on topic.

Apex started as a free party where all the promoters got together and just set up stages. I know a pretty sweet spot that could hold about a thousand. Not 10,000 but one. If anyone else is interested in bringing this shit back to the roots, hit me up with a PM.

We'll make something happen.

Shaun

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by Phrenetic

this thread is now about which production company has a bigger dick.

This is different from Apex of other years how?

[The R]

damnit i planned on sending my demo this year!

no joke..

[BenGiovanni]

Originally Posted by Avana

is that a video of you playing in serbia at that gig where you paid for your own flight and didnt even get paid to be there?

ps - big ups dude, HUGE BOOKING!

Get your sources right first before you spout misinformation.

The expenses to play at this event were covered by the other gigs I got booked for down there... which paid (took care of more than enough; flight, accom and extra)... getting paid to do something I love.. why not?

ANY ARTIST in the scene will try to incorporate his travel into a booking fee when touring and playing 2-3 gigs weekly. Hence when artists go on tour.. they tend to be cheaper in price.

I did happen to pay for my own flight last year though... mainly TO GO ON VACATION.
Poland, Germany, Russia, Hungary and Serbia are beautiful countries.

Enough said...

[matéo]

if serbia is so nice why did Nikko Belic and Roman GTFO?

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by BenGiovanni

Enough said...

You've already done this. Next time you use the "enough said..." line, stop posting.

[brit]

Originally Posted by BenGiovanni

lol it was just one of those random names that im sure i'd see on a flyer...







LOL

hahahahaa

ill keep telling myself that then ;)

That is all...

omg didnt see this . you are fucking hilarious little buddy.

[Average]

Originally Posted by Global

**Sigh** I'm starting to sound like broken record but....
Let's try and bring this back on topic.

Apex started as a free party where all the promoters got together and just set up stages. I know a pretty sweet spot that could hold about a thousand. Not 10,000 but one. If anyone else is interested in bringing this shit back to the roots, hit me up with a PM.

We'll make something happen.

Shaun

I agree and im in :)

[mojo]

Too bad. I had a ton of fun at one a few years back. I have to say that I enjoy the backwoods type thing a hell of a lot more so perhaps this is good news for some.

Originally Posted by BenGiovanni

Get your sources right first before you spout misinformation.

The expenses to play at this event were covered by the other gigs I got booked for down there... which paid (took care of more than enough; flight, accom and extra)... getting paid to do something I love.. why not?

ANY ARTIST in the scene will try to incorporate his travel into a booking fee when touring and playing 2-3 gigs weekly. Hence when artists go on tour.. they tend to be cheaper in price.

I did happen to pay for my own flight last year though... mainly TO GO ON VACATION.
Poland, Germany, Russia, Hungary and Serbia are beautiful countries.

Enough said...

how was i misinformed? you posted a video of a party where you paid for your own flight and accom. to play at. you are a world class dj, we should all take lessons from you.

[harkT]

last years apex was my first rave and i had a blast, showed me what electronic music was all about, all these indoor "massives" at the mlc and shit dont even compare to the feeling of partying under the stars
sucks that there isnt gonna be one this year
but im down for globals idea to set somethin else up

[GSG9]

Originally Posted by harkT

last years apex was my first rave and i had a blast, showed me what electronic music was all about, all these indoor "massives" at the mlc and shit dont even compare to the feeling of partying under the stars
sucks that there isnt gonna be one this year
but im down for globals idea to set somethin else up

you need to go pop your shambhala cherry.

[ebbomega]

Eh, I'm kinda over massives. If you want to rave under the stars with more than 1k people go to Soundwave or Shambles.

Otherwise there's plenty of small shows that happen every summer outdoors. Spanish Banks, towards squamish, heck there was even a Trancemission out by Hope last year (RIP Martin). Apex and Summer Break did not have the monopoly over the one-night bush rave, they were just the most publicized.

'sokay though. Honestly those smaller parties have plenty of advantages:
1) no dick rent-a-cops searching your shit, confiscating water + drugs
2) much much fewer kids doing stupid shit because they don't know any better - such as pushing over portapotties or fights breaking out
3) NO STAGE SOUND CLASH. God, this is the most annoying part of Apex
4) new venues spring up all the time, keeping the parties fresh and different.

Went to two Apex's so far, and they were both basically the same deal: A strong high school contingent of n00bs discovering drugs for the first time, and a strong 20-something contingent sitting back and laughing at those kids. There's also a strong contingent of late-teens who only go for the dnb stages and to steal kids' glowsticks, break them open and throw them back into the crowd, because they completely forgot what it's like to be like that... or they suffer from delusions that they were never like that.

[ebbomega]

Kinda scared at the prospect of Shambles getting all the Apex fallout this year though. I guess just one more step towards what I saw it moving to the first year they hit cap.