Jan 21st | Galatos
Following their no doubt wicked set at the Big Day Out, Galatos will be playing host to one of the true experimental turntabilists Canadas own Kid Koala – backing him up is one of lotechs fav artists of ’04 – RJD2. If you missing the Big Day or have the strength of ten men – be at this gig for a far more personal evening of music, lights and video. Audiotory support from Cian, Plantmaster Grant Visionary by lotech. Check 5AM or skip that and get your tickets online here

21st Jan | Ericcson Stadium
If you’ve been living in a cave…. the lineup this year include Beastie Boys, The Streets, Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, Concord Dawn, Scribe + P-Money, Freestylers, Deceptikonz, The Hives, RJD2, Money Mark, Slip Knot + more. VJ’s Confirmed – lotech, The VMX Kids – again more will come out of the woodwork.
UPDATE – lotech will be visually supporting SJD & Shapeshifter…. wicked.
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11 Feb | Sudio
If you were there last time, no doubt we’ll be seeing you again. If you’ve missed out once before, don’t make the same mistake twice! This mental oriental on the 1′s and 2′s will slice and dice your perceptions, tempura your Technics tastebuds and put a little wasabi in your musical diet. The beat beast from the Far East returns, prepare to witness the sonic samurai at his deadliest.
Support from Cian, Manuel Bundy and lotech. More info at 5AM or buy your tickets online here

7th Jan | North Harbour Stadium
lotech will be VJing all Hip Hop acts – INCLUDING DE LA SOUL
Headlining this truly diverse 12 hour festival will once again be the biggest international eclectic dance lineup to grace our shores, including the hip-hop royalty of De La Soul, trance titan Armin Van Buren, the return of The Queen of Hard House – Lisa Lashes, Tim Deluxe, NRK & Naked Musics’ very own Miguel Migs, Meat Katie, Lee Coombs, Deadly Avenger, world-record breaking 6-deck mixing champion Cut La Roc & the newly confirmed festival favourites from Belgium-2manydjs. Visuals by VJ APU, lotech + More to come. Amazingly no website… Tickets $45.

31Dec – 2 Jan 04/05 | Prana Retreat, Coromandel Penisula
Featuring Dunc Da Funk, AK Samba, Sola Rosa, Batucada Sound Machine, Cian, Ishta, dDUB, Bobby Brazuka, Pitch Black & DJ Bart Thimbles. Visuals by Axis of Weevil and lotech.
Check the website for more information.