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simdog
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 Posted - 2009/03/05 : 08:22:11
[2 HappyHardcore.com members attended this event.]
Event name: Utopia - Homegrown 2
Starts: April 18th, 2009
Country: Australia 
State/Territory: New South Wales
UTOPIA – HOMEGROWN2
Saturday18th April 2009 (9pm to 6am)
Acer Arena – Sydney Olympic Park
Welcome to the best Australia can provide, unison of Australia’s premiere music aficionados, the cream of the Countries technical talent, Australia’s most prolific all night all age event promoter and one of
the largest entertainment venues in the Southern Hemisphere. Welcome to UTOPIA HOMEGROWN2.
Prepare yourself and your close friends for what can only be described as sheer unadulterated all night party madness. After 6 months in the planning, Powerhouse Productions welcomes you to HOMEGROWN2, the
most wildly anticipated sequel to any event we have done in our long history.
It is all about Australia’s best talent. From all corners of the country we have brought together a staggering 5 arenas filled with the very best, party hardened dance music technicians.
We will deliver a massive production ranging from the best technical creativity of lasers, lights and sound. We would be nowhere if it weren’t for the staggering technical knowledge and creativity of our
production team. Backstage madness leads to the phenomenal front of house show, Laser light and sound in perfect harmony thanks to our tech crew.
We will increase the capacity to allow for a larger crowd, a larger vibe, and a more intense 9 hours of party action. Five arenas, the biggest and best venue Australia has to offer, little more really needs
to be said. If you like to party, have we got a night planned for you!
You have asked for the best well get ready for UTOPIA. . . HOMEGROWN . . . the sequel.
UTOPIA ARENA – Main Room
Dr Willis (VIC)
AMS (SA)
Pee Wee Ferris
Suae
Steve Hill
Weaver
Matrix+Shadower+Erase.MC
Fenix vs Nomad (Canberra)
MC Losty
GODSPEED ARENA – Hardcore/Gabber
Orbit1 (Live)
Team Rocket (Dave PSI & MC Destiny)
Nexus Project (Tymon & Refresh)
Antix
Haze
Raziel
The Terrorist
MC Riddle
MASIF ARENA –Hard Trance
Hard Dance Alliance (Steve Hill vs Suae vs Pulsar)
Yoshi
Xdream
Nitrouz
S Dee
Micky D
Arbee
Luke Spellbound
Audio Damage
Arbor
Cantosis
Masif Producer set: Hardforze
Masif Nu Breed: Tahndee
OLDSKOOL.COM.AU ARENA – Rave Anthems
Paul Holden
Akira
Chester
Sasha Vatoff
Shade
John Ferris
UNITED SOUNDS ARENA – Trance
Scott Richardson
Rossco
Tom-e
Aladdin
Alex Panik
Nathan Cryptic
Imperial
Scotty G
Alure
ACER ARENA – WHAT AN AMAZING VENUE.
For the third consecutive year, Acer Arena has made the Top 10 venue lists worldwide for 2008. According to the prestigious Billboard Magazine, Acer Arena came in at number 7 on the Top 10 venues in the
world behind O2 Arena (London), Madison Square Garden (New York), and the Manchester Evening News Arena (UK). In addition, Pollstar Magazine placed Acer at No. 9 on their yearly Top 100 Worldwide Arena
Venues for 2008, again behind the O2 Arena, Madison Square Garden and the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. So to be able to throw a dance party in one of the worlds top venues is amazing.
Just think of it, we Australians have created and built a monstrous entertainment venue, one that stands proudly on the world stage, could this be our biggest event ever? Quite possibly. Could this be the
best venue in Australia? We think so! Prepare for the party of the year in Australia’ most extreme entertainment venue.
PRODUCTION
It could be said that out of all of our events, such as Utopia, Godspeed, Prophecy, Manic etc, that “HOMEGROWN” is our favourite. This event is a vehicle to push strictly Australian talent, our guys, our
girls, the Australian musician, and after all we are Australian. So it goes without saying that for Utopia-Homegrown2 we are going absolutely mental to put on a show that does justice to our Australian
performers. Strong words perhaps, but when you see what we have in store, you will know just how intense our creative dream for this event is.
Take the biggest and boldest party venue in the country, the Acer Arena, spend 6 months working on technical plans and arena layout schematics, and add in the absolute latest, cutting edge party equipment
and you will have some idea of what we have prepared for this event.
What’s behind the curtain you ask? The pinnacle of our many years experience in creating phenomenal events. Semi trailer after semi trailer of road cases, filled with super powerful liquid cooled laser
systems, multi head 360 degree moving lights, This is what we know; this is what we’re good at. Putting together the pieces, the best available pieces to create an arena show you will remember for years to
come.
All of this brought together to show the world, we have one of the best entertainment venues in the world, and we have some of the best dance music talent anywhere on earth. We have the best available
production toys and what we think is the best crowd with the wildest vibe on earth. Are you ready to party Australia?
ATTRACTIONS
• 100% loud music all night long, no turn down periods.
• Over 40 of the finest Australian DJs and Performers spinning the tunes you want to hear guaranteed.
• Awesome light, laser and sound installations across 5 arenas. Massive over the top production by BLM.
• Massive amusement areas with free rides all night.
• Perfectly positioned outdoor chill-out/smoking area next to the main arena.
• Stage performers, baton twirlers, Acrobats, fire breathers to add to the atmosphere.
• Giant staging and props throughout the complex.
• Secure onsite cloak room to keep your valuable stuff safe.
• Huge parking station allowing cheap safe on- site parking for thousands.
• On-site medical staff and first aid supplied by St. Johns Ambulance.
• Polite but tight security for your safety.
• Special roaming security teams to keep you safe while on the dance floor.
• Full service alcohol bars for 18+ crowd.
TICKETS
The first HOMEGROWN sold 6500 tickets in advance with countless people missing out on the party of the year! Don't let this be you in 2009! With a strictly limited capacity tickets will sell fast....so hurry
to your nearest store or purchase online to guarantee a night of unforgettable, non-stop party fun!
Tickets Start from $49 (Includes GST) + BF
ONLINE OUTLETS
www.powerhouseproductions.com.au
www.ticketek.com.au
TICKET OUTLETS
Ticketek Phone Bookings (Australian wide) 02 9266 4800
Central Station Records (Darlinghurst) 02 9361 5222
One Stop (Darlinghurst) 02 9283 5581
Ten Seconds Down (Chatswood) 02 9411 5575
Plaza Records (Penrith) 02 47210365
Mall Music (Brookvale) 02 99056966
Castle Records (Castle Hill) 02 98997347
NSW TICKETEK STORES
Albury - Albury Convention Centre, Swift St
Bankstown - Bulldogs Teamstore Shop ML 226 Centro Bankstown Shopping Centre Lady Cutler Avenue
Bathurst - Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, William St
Blacktown - Hoyts Cinema Blacktown, Level 4 Westpoint Marketown Shopping Centre, Patrick Street
Bondi Junction - Sydney Game Day Store, 464 Oxford Street
Bossley Park - Club Marconi, Marconi Plaza
Broadmeadow - Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Brown St
Castle Hill - The Hills Centre for the Performing Arts, Carrington Rd
CBD - Hum on Oxford, 55 Oxford St Darlinghurst (cnr Riley St)
CBD - Theatre Royal Sydney, MLC Centre, 108 King St - City Box Office Collect
Charlestown - Customer Service Desk, Charlestown Square, Pearson St
Chatswood - Hoyts Cinema Chatswood, Westfield Shoppingtown, Level 7 28 Victor Street
Cronulla - Sharkies - Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club, 461 Captain Cook Drive
Dapto - Dapto Leagues Club, Bong Bong Rd
Enmore - Enmore Theatre, 130 Enmore Rd
Gosford - Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast Hwy & Dane Dr
Goulburn - First Inland City Newsagency, 168 Auburn Street
Homebush Bay - Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Olympic Boulevard
Hyde Park - Ticketek @ Park, 50 Park St (cnr Castlereagh St) - City Box Office Collect
Lismore - Bush Telegraph Internet Services, 93 Molesworth St
Moore Park - Sydney Football Stadium, Venue Services Office, Driver Ave
Newcastle - Newcastle Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter St
North Sydney - Gold Records, Shop 17B, Shopping World, 77 Berry St
Nowra - Society Streetwear and Boards, Shop 4, Rodway Arcade
Orange - Orange Civic Theatre, Byng St
Parramatta - Parramatta Leagues Club, 13-15 O'Connell St
Penrith - Hoyts Cinema Westfield Penrith, Cnr Jane & Riley Street
Thirroul - Anita's Theatre, 264-270 Lawrence Hargreave Drive
Tumbi Umbi - Mingara Recreation Centre, Mingara Drive
Wollongong - WIN Entertainment Centre, Cnr Crown + Harbour St - City Box Office Collect
Wynyard - Colours of Life - Kodak Express, Shop T3 Met Centre, 273 George St
Plus all other Ticketek outlets Australia wide.
Utopia is for people 16 and above. Alcohol can be obtained with 18+ photo ID.
Visit the following sites by Powerhouse Productions:
Sign up for our mailing list and event info: www.powerhouseproductions.com.au
Homegrown Mini Site: www.homegrown.net.au
Powerhouse TV: www.youtube.com/powerhouseevents
Powerhouse MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/powerhouseevents
MEDIA INFO AND GUESTLIST INFO
All media and guest pass requests must be received no later than 5pm Friday before the event. Applications must be emailed to [email protected] Please include the reason for request and
contact numbers to your affiliated organisation.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The Acer Arena is a relaxed 1 min walk to the Sydney Olympic Park Station. For those driving in, there is a giant secure multi storey car park directly behind the centre. Late night buses will be running
from the venue all night to connect to Strathfield Station which has an all night service.
DOOR POLICY
• Both body pat downs and bag searches on entry. Anyone found with any prohibited items will be denied entry into the event.
• Roaming security teams inside the venue will ensure the event is trouble free during the event.
• Zero tolerance policy on violence and anti-social behaviour.
• Promoter reserves the rights to refuse entry.
• Promoter reserves the right to remove anyone breaking the rules from the event.
• No Lads or Lad Clothing. Example - Stripped polo shirts or Skin Baseball caps.
• Anyone wearing prohibited clothing inside the venue will be removed from the event.
• Weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol and chewing gum are prohibited.
• Markers and all graffiti tools are strictly prohibited. Anyone found to have these items on them will be refused entry.
• If you’re not coming for the love of the music and the scene then please don’t come.
• Acer Arena Security and Local Police are will ensure these policies are enforced throughout the event.
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charlieee
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Posted - 2009/03/07 : 01:02:57
could do with a better line up say haze and s3rl on the main stage. but congrates to nomad for making it on the main stage.
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iv got a purple monkey dishwasher do u?
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silver
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Posted - 2009/03/07 : 04:24:44
Since I'm also aussie home grown they should have booked me :)
But good to see orbit1 at the top of the list!
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Lilley
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Posted - 2009/03/09 : 10:08:28
agree, the could have done much better than fenix. replace him with Orbit1.
Not sure how matrix has become so popular. he still has trouble beatmatching.
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nearly in line....
.....strange continuity problems
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silver
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Posted - 2009/03/09 : 10:20:05
Fenix is an aussie as aussie can be, he doesn't produce but he's certainly been around and there wouldn't be a scene like it is today without him to be honest.
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