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I feel like a kid at Xmas!

This year's contest will kick off on July 15th, and the final will take place on August 16th - should be even better than last year!

If you grab the Herald on Friday you can see a piece that Mike Hamersley is doing on L&B in the Weekend section - should be good, Mike is a great music journalist...

If you grab the Herald on Friday you can see a piece that Mike Hamersley is doing on L&B in the Weekend section - should be good, Mike is a great music journalist...

VIP thanks for the praise - I designed it myself. Glad you like it!

I did a phone interview with Layo a couple of days ago and they're definitely up for it. Looks like they'll do back to back taking 30 mins to 1 hour each time. It's also the FA Cup final on Saturday the 17th, and I think we'll all head to The Playwright to catch it before they leave if you want to join us.

I knew I could count on AbsolutV to be there - especially when there's Bacardi

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Just a lil reminder... CoolJunkie present Layo & Bushwacka! Friday May 16th @ Nerve Plus Craig Demo & Roman Ricardo Sponsored by Street, A3-TV, and Bacardi Event will be filmed by A3-TV for some kind of music video I think... Open bar 10-12 Guest list details on CoolJunkie.com next week

While I agree that the e-mails may have been stronger than the proposed legislation, I also think it was necessary in order to attract a crowd to the meeting. As was stated by Roman, it wasn't really a reaction to the proposed legislation, more a message from the nightlife and entertainment community that it feels threatened, and that it feels the commission are 'out to get' nightlife in some way. I think what it also showed is that the nightlife community, when motivated to do so, can be highly organized. I was particularly impressed with the fact that representatives had studied past meetings in order to highlight negative comments made by the mayor and commissioners.

I think there's a bit of confusion in thet thread between what Pete and the dance specialists play and what gets on the playlist. Pete, Seb, Jules, Fergie, and Dave regularly play unknown white labels and are free to spin whatever they like on their shows. However the BBC playlists govern what is played in general rotation on a daily basis. I think this is what Rui is referring to. The playlists are generally filled with tracks that are likely to chart, covering the whole spectrum of music, because Radio 1's audience is 18-24. Getting on the playlist is tough and generally only happens when a tune looks like it will cross over.

Spot on - we'll be at Space tonight. Also checking out Thievery Corporation. Hernan's set has made me thirsty for more great music this weekend!

Well absolutv he absolutely kicked ass last night. I haven't had that much fun since the Hooj party at Opium during WMC. Lots of clubbers, lots of industry, and everyone was bouncing to Hernan's set. He also kicked it for an hour in Prive (you might have heard him there). Also a big shout to Ariel Baund - built it nicely for Hernan, controlled but still managed to fill the floor. Really glad we could be involved in this one, and I'm sure there'll be many more. Fridays are back!

Bingo. He's going to rock it.

Yeah it's pretty solid - looking forward to seeing how he plays for Opium Garden. Haven't heard him live before...

Weather.com forecast for Friday night: temp: 75 rain: 0% chance time to party under the stars...

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Nice - this one's gonna be fun. Who's this Ariel guy?

Perfecto presents: Hernan Cattaneo w/ special guest Ariel Baund Friday April 18th @ Opium Garden For anyone who's coming down to the event, you can now get advance tickets - no line / no wait / guaranteed entry. Just click here...

Looks good - interested to hear this guy, I've heard good things. Expect Sammy to spin a nice set too.

That South America mix is pretty tight. Apparently he's been rocking on the Heineken tour - Oakenfold had the entire crowd in Argentina sing Happy Birthday to him.

That's a nice schedule - I think we might cross paths a few times

Friday May 16th - it finally happens!!! CoolJunkie presents Layo & Bushwacka! First ever appearance in Miami outside WMC Alongside Craig Demo (DeckJunkie) and Roman Ricardo. Props to the Nerve guys for having the balls to support CoolJunkie and bring exciting talent to the beach! great system, great DJ's, great night...

Thanks guys See you all Friday - I think the whole of Miami's coming

Opium Garden - BBC Radio 1 and CoolJunkie.com present: One Live in Miami (12pm-9pm) Main Room: Pete Tong, Lottie, Yousef, Chicco Seechi, Oscar G and Ralph Falcon with PA of 'Dark Beat', Erick Morillo, Fergie, Donald Glaude, Mistress Barbara PAs by: E Funk feat Donica Thorton, M Factor, Saffron Hill featuring Ben Onono, Sam La More. PA/MC: Audio Bullies Blue Room: Chris Coco, Rob Da Bank Room 4 - Jon Carter's brand new label Saville Row Records Party with sets from Jon Carter, Savers and Shane Egan CoolJunkie Local Heroes Room: Kurtis Patrick, Jon Cowan, Michael Louis, Craig Demo, Sean Bauzay, Ariel Baund Doors Open at 12pm, and free entry will be on a first come first served basis. Early arrival is essential, as the club is expected to be completely full.