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TORONTO, ON
(November 28, 2014) – Harbourfront Centre’s DJ Skate Nights will once
again drop the beat on the winter blahs for 11 straight weeks, inviting
a stellar lineup of local party-starters and legendary international DJs
to ramp up the scene on the
Natrel Rink.
No cover charge. No line-ups. Just beats, blades and good times from
Dec. 13–Feb. 21 at Harbourfront Centre’s DJ Skate Nights.
This year’s DJ Skate Nights season is all about paying respect to the
DJs and the parties that pioneered dance music, with a lineup boasting a
combination of international trail blazers and the fresh, local talent
they’ve inspired. Included in this year’s lineup is an ode to the 30th
anniversary of house music with New York-based house legend, Jellybean
Benitez. Although house music takes centre ice on opening night, and
will reappear throughout the season, Torontonians can also bundle up to
the sounds of hip-hop, disco, dancehall, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll
throughout the season.
“Over the last couple of years we’ve seen house music take its place at
the forefront of the music industry,” says Sergio Elmir, DJ Skate
Nights' lead artistic associate. “Yet many don’t realize its history.
The pairing of Jellybean Benitez and Toronto’s own Groove Institute on
opening night allows patrons to party on the foundation of house, while
also celebrating its future.”
Whether it’s on the ice of the Natrel Rink, warming up next to the fire
pits, or enjoying a drink inside the Lakeside Local Bar & Grill, there
is something for everyone. With no lines, no cover and no dress code in
effect, Harbourfront Centre’s DJ Skate Nights provide a unique,
family-friendly outdoor party experience for all who wish to attend.
For additional information, the public may visit
www.harbourfrontcentre.com/winter
or call 416-973-4000. Harbourfront Centre and the Natrel Rink are
located at 235 Queens Quay West, in the heart of Toronto’s downtown
waterfront. For information about getting here during the Queens Quay
revitalization, visit
www.harbourfrontcentre.com/gettinghere.
FULL LISTING OF DJ SKATE NIGHTS LINEUP
DJ Skate Launch/30th Anniversary of House Celebration with Jellybean
Benitez & Groove Institute
Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
House Music legend Jellybean Benitez brings his signature sound down to
the rink to kick off our series. Expect disco, funk, soul and a whole
lotta house.
Listen: DJ Jellybean Benitez
1LoveTO Holiday Skating Party with DJs Dlux & Lissa Monet
Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
An annual tradition that only gets better with every passing year.
Expect classic hip-hop with a holiday twist.
Listen: DJ DLux
Listen: DJ Lissa Monet
Ladies’ Night with DJs L’Oqenz & MelBoogie
Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
The ladies take over the Natrel Rink for this night of electro, boogie,
funk and lots of disco.
Listen: DJ L’Oqenz
Listen: DJ MelBoogie
Dutty Skate with DJs Choppa Chop & Paul E Lopes
Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
Dancehall from yesterday and today will be served up by these two
powerhouse DJs.
Listen: DJ Choppa Chop
Listen: DJ Paul E Lopes
Electro Swing on Ice with DJ Medicineman
Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
Take a little bit of jazz, a little bit of ragtime and add a dash of
house and electro and you get the fresh sounds of Electro Swing.
Listen: DJ Medicineman
Shake Rattle and Skate with Bangs & Blush
Saturday January 17, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
The ladies from Bangs & Blush promise you a fun-filled night of soul,
funk and classic rock’n’roll.
Listen: Bangs & Blush
Motown Party on Ice with DJs Steve Rock, Misty Rock ‘n’ Roll and Sean
Caff
Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
Come down and skate to the classic sounds of Motown! From Marvin Gaye
and the Supremes to Smokey Robinson and the Jackson 5.
Listen: Motown Party
You Gots to Chill featuring Never Forgive Action with DJs Numeric and
Dalia presented by FLOW 93-5
Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
Only the finest throwback, boom-bap, classic hip-hop for your skating
needs.
Listen: DJ Numeric
Soca on Ice with Dr. Jay de Soca Prince
Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
Jump and wave to the sizzling sounds of soca on Ice. A long-standing DJ
Skate tradition that continues to grow ever year.
Listen: Dr. Jay de Soca Prince
Yes Yes Y’all Valentines
Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
Bring your sweetheart and skate to the sounds of Toronto’s number one,
Queer-Friendly DJ Crew. Expect to hear hip-hop, r&b and reggae.
MNFSTO SK8
Saturday, February 21, 2105 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Natrel Rink
MNFSTO brings a legendary hip-hop DJ in to close off our season.
ABOUT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Harbourfront Centre is a Canadian charity operating the 10 prime acres
of Toronto’s central waterfront as a free and open public site. We
celebrate the multiplicities of cultures that comprise Canada and
enliven the city through the creative imaginations of artists from
across the country and around the globe.
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W M5J 2G8
416-973-4600
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
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