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Where to get loaded this weekend…

DMC – The Northern Heat @ The Music Box, Manchester on Friday May 8th.
The search continues to find the best DJ in the world 2009. Such illustrious names as the Scratch Perverts, Cash Money, DJ Craze and DJ Kentaro have all picked up the gold decks over the years. HipHoperation host the northern heat and also celebrate their new monthly residency at the MusicBox. The night will see a huge DJ Battle Competition but also must-see showcases from DJ Switch (current World Battle Champ), Cutmaster Swift (former World Champ), DJ Shiftee (World Battle Champ 2007), Inja (the new fantastic host performing his new material), Surreal Knowledge, I.A.N & Drase and Mr E. All for seven quid. Magic. Doors open at 10pm…

Paul Van Dyk @ Matter, London on Friday May 8th.
Another biggie from London’s new superclub. The master of trance in the house, but there’s a twist. There’s an intimate gathering of clubbers at 24:London, Kingley Street beforehand starting at 7.15 in a competition stylee. The winners will get an exclusive preview of Paul van Dyk’s iPhone App featuring a BPM Counter, Frequency Analyser, Decibel Meter, Seismic Reader, Virtual Glow Stick, DJ Check List and an Itinerary Manager. You will also be able hear Paul van Dyk’s Best Of Album Volume AND meet Paul van Dyk before he jets off to play at Matter. To be in with a chance of winning an invitation plus one guest to this exclusive party, all you have to do is answer the following question.

What is the name of Paul van Dyk’s worldwide radio show?
A) Volume Sessions
B) Vonyc Sessions
C) Paul van Dyk Sessions
Email your answers with a phone number and email address to: pvd@newstatedigital.com
But be quick!

Wired Sessions @ Louenzos, Dunfermline on Friday May 8th.
I have been writing a clubbing column since 1988 and have never mentioned this Scottish town. But get in there Dunfermline with a night of dirty house and electro with touches of techno courtesy of the lovely Queen of Ibiza Smokin Jo.

Habit @ The Bulls Head, Birmingham on Friday May 8th.
Never heard of this venue, sounds like a pub but pub parties always go off. Look at The Masons in London for chrissakes! But I’ve heard of the DJ, Fabric and Faith stalwart DJ Stuart Patterson in the house mixing up anything he wants, new and old…Moseley won’t know what’s hit ’em!

Triptic @ The Dojo Lounge, Bristol on Friday May 8th.
I love Craig Richards. A fab artist, very creative musically and behind some of London’s finest club’s. He rocks into Bristol spinning Deep House, Tech House and bits of Electro alongside local lad Jozif. Nice little night courtesy of the Fabric resident…

Digital, Brighton on Saturday May 9th.
Like your house music and like it reallllly good? Steve Angello is your man.

The 107 Club presents… , Crawley on Saturday May 9th.
Oh how funny is this? Judge Jules in Crawley.

Shindig @ Digital, Newcastle on Saturday May 9th.
Another splendid night brought to us by the big boys from Tyne and Wear. Get set for musical bliss with Mr Darren Emerson.

The Custard Factory, Birmingham on Saturday May 9th.
The best venue in Birmingham rolls out the red carpet for the arrival of a mish mash of all things cool with The Audio Bully’s.

Hat Club Storm @ Storm, Southend on Sea on Saturday May 9th.
Whilst the Queen of Ibiza rocks Scotland, the King of Ibiza Jonathan Ulysses sets the East of England alight bringing spine tingling house to Southend. Su música que amamos!!