TRANCE WITH TREMOR
Tramshed, Cardiff
Fri 20 Dec
Promising a rave “like never before”, the Tramshed plays host to trance pioneers Mauro Picotto, Sean Tyas and more on Black Friday. Thirty years ago, British youth culture was undergoing a cultural revolution in the shape of acid house, going from seen-and-not-heard to an anarchic force. Down in Italy, meanwhile, Mauro Picotto was dipping a toe into that country’s dance culture, partially inspired by Black Box’s infamous Ride On Time. Riding and weathering trends alike, the Turin DJ remains a big name in anthemic trance.
Promoters Tremor have secured Picotto to headline a solid lineup; top of the undercard is Sean Tyas, an American DJ whose career kicked off when he moved to Europe in the early 00s. The latter part of the decade saw Tyas establish himself in the post-boom trance scene, with a proggy approach that’s secured him repeated high placings in various dance mag readers’ polls.
Hardstyle bossman Cally, formerly a DJ duo with Juice and promoter of south Wales’ Bionic nights, is here too, accompanied by MC, DJ and south Wales legend Dale ‘Shocker’ Lee. Expect sweaty, chaotic energy that will turn your legs to jelly.
Tickets: £21. Info: 029 2023 5555 / tramshedcardiff.com (DG)