HAVEN: KEEPSAKES (ALL VINYL ALL NIGHT)
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Originally beginning as a techno and experimental focused club night in Auckland, New Zealand – and now based in Christchurch - Keepsakes and Jaded Nineties Raver’s Haven imprint is aiming to bring the best of the country’s new guard of dance music on to the world stage alongside some distinctive voices from the international scene. Pushing a sound that is equally inspired by the techno, rave, and electro tunes of the 90s, the new wave sound of the 70s and 80s, and the experimental sound design of industrial and noise artists, Haven is working to advance these left-of-centre voices at home and abroad with their individually crunchy sonic waves.
HAVEN continues this year’s string of tops-off sweat-boxes with an all vinyl, all night set from chief degenerate KEEPSAKES to celebrate his first release on the label since 2022…
Our co-founder has been on a tear the last few years. With releases on KAOS/OAKS, Turbo Recordings, Boys Noize Records, and Perc Trax, he’s following up on ‘Dystopian Euphoria’ with a 5-tracker of warped alien sound design, driving and grooving rhythms, and track titles lifted straight from a discombobulated after-hours chat. Beyond his releases he’s toured extensively internationally with appearances at many of the world’s finest techno institutions - including Berlin’s Tresor and RSO, Rote Sonne Munich, Distillery Leipzig, London’s Fold and Corsica Studios, the DBA in Manchester, Sub Club Melbourne and beyond. This sits alongside his busy Aotearoa gig schedule that has seen him grace many of our finest DJ booths at the likes of Twisted Frequency, Lakes Festival, TwoMinds Festival, Electric Ave, b.space and more.
Alongside all of this he has also been the driving force behind HAVEN along with his partner Marie Celeste Lawrence since their first raves in 2015. They have since developed into a label in 2018 - working with many of techno’s leading artists including VTSS, Tommy Holohan, Peder Mannerfelt, Ryan James Ford, WTCHCRFT, and many more. Now based in Ōtautahi their raves are stronger than ever with their focus on total dance-floor immersion, diversity, and the finest musical selectors they can get their hands on.
Those who witnessed the last vinyl all-nighter from Keepsakes know this will be a special evening soundtracked by one of the the 03’s most experienced dance music exports and his deep record collection…
High quality audio provided by 03 legends Subtle Sound System // Artwork by HAVEN co-founder Marie Celeste
FREE EXPRESSION ENCOURAGED // COME AS YOU ARE, ACCEPT AS THEY COME
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KEEPSAKES (ALL VINYL, ALL NIGHT)
9pm-2am // Friday 10th April // Galaxy Bar, 206 Barbadoes St
Respect the venue, respect the DJs, and respect your fellow dancers. We have zero tolerance for any racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, or any other forms of prejudice in the club. The same goes for any creepy, abusive, or violent behaviour, unwanted touching, or harassment. Photography is also banned from our dance-floor - be in the moment and respect people's privacy.