Urban notion

Urban notion

Formed in 2001 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Urban Notion is a collective of Drum n Bass musicians, producers and artists.

Promotion

Urban Notion run and manage events and tours in Christchurch and around New Zealand and have risen to become New Zealand's most prominent Drum n Bass promotions company. Urban Notion have promoted and toured most of the big players in the Drum n Bass scene having hosted artists such as Andy C, DJ Friction, DJ Marky, Goldie, DJ Hype, DJ Zinc, LTJ Bukem, Total Science, Mampi Swift, Ed Rush & Optical, Calyx, Concord Dawn, D Bridge etc...

Live Performance

During this period, Urban Notion have built up a strong reputation based on their live performances which incorporates 3 DJs, live saxophone and the lyrical content of their MC, GT. This was recognised when Goldie invited Urban Notion to perform with him in Sydney for his 40th birthday party in 2005. Also in 2005, UN member, Switch won the "Found at Thirst" DJ competition in New Zealand, he went on to win a semi-final in Tokyo, Japan and came second overall in the Asia-pacific region at the final in Bangkok, Thailand. Urban Notion regularly tour the cities and towns of New Zealand.

Music Releases

More recently, Urban Notion have begun to attract attention for their production. A number of their tracks have been signed for release on 12" vinyl by labels such as Progress, Advanced and Rufige. Their first single "On The Southbound b/w Tora Bora" was released in April 2007 on Advanced Recordings.

Members

Rufio (Producer/DJ)

Switch (Producer/DJ/Saxophonist)

Gamble (Producer/DJ)

GT (MC)

Links

http://www.myspace.com/urbannotionmovement


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