Wonderland (event)
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Wonderland is a club night concept created and developed by UK based DJ Pete Tong
. In 2007 Wonderland had its debut at London's Ministry of Sound
and has remained a resident party at the super club. In Summer 2008 Wonderland was launched at Eden in Ibiza where it has spent three seasons.
started to plan a new club night.In his words "I wanted to create a wondrous club environment filled with exquisite sights, sounds and energy, driven by the music but equally by the visual experience"
The debut Wonderland party was held at London's Ministry Of Sound
on 3 February 2007, Featuring Pete Tong
, David Guetta
and Paul Harris. This marked the start of regular Wonderland events at Ministry Of Sound a residency that still remains today.
In the Summer of 2008, Pete Tong
controversially ended his 4 year Ibiza residency at Pacha to launch Wonderland Ibiza at Eden, located in the resurgent San Antoni area of the White Isle.
The club-night incorporates well established DJ line-ups with a mixture of up and coming DJs.
The key to wonderlands success noted by The Times is its lavish production including stunning live visuals provided by Microchunk and all manner of special touches ensured every person left Wonderland with a 360 degree clubbing memory that stood out from the parties on the island.
In 2009 Wonderland maintained attendance from ibiza audiences playing host to Lady Gaga
's Debut ibiza performance and the 2nd for Deadmau5 and Luciano's Essential Mix recording as part of BBC Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend. Other artists to play throughout the 2009 season included Fatboy Slim
, Eric Prydz
, Zane Lowe
& Mark Ronson
, Dub Fire, Simian Mobile Disco
, Faithless
.
who for NME quoted "Ibiza is an island full of surprises and I imagine me playing there must be one of them,However, I have been a big fan of various kinds of dance music for a very long time, and my first visit to Ibiza was more than 30 years ago, so I feel fairly qualified and very enthusiastic about performing there."
Plus Steve Lawler, Pete Tong, Rob Marmot, Alex Ellenger in the main room as well as BBC Radio 1
in new DJs we trust duo Andy George and Jaymo hosting Room Two.
Pete Tong Wonderland Volume 2 (2CD)
Wonderland 2010 (2 CD)
Pete Tong
Peter "Pete" Tong is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is known worldwide by fans of electronic music for hosting programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for...
. In 2007 Wonderland had its debut at London's Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
and has remained a resident party at the super club. In Summer 2008 Wonderland was launched at Eden in Ibiza where it has spent three seasons.
History
In 2006 DJ Pete TongPete Tong
Peter "Pete" Tong is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is known worldwide by fans of electronic music for hosting programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for...
started to plan a new club night.In his words "I wanted to create a wondrous club environment filled with exquisite sights, sounds and energy, driven by the music but equally by the visual experience"
The debut Wonderland party was held at London's Ministry Of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
on 3 February 2007, Featuring Pete Tong
Pete Tong
Peter "Pete" Tong is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is known worldwide by fans of electronic music for hosting programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for...
, David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
and Paul Harris. This marked the start of regular Wonderland events at Ministry Of Sound a residency that still remains today.
In the Summer of 2008, Pete Tong
Pete Tong
Peter "Pete" Tong is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is known worldwide by fans of electronic music for hosting programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for...
controversially ended his 4 year Ibiza residency at Pacha to launch Wonderland Ibiza at Eden, located in the resurgent San Antoni area of the White Isle.
The club-night incorporates well established DJ line-ups with a mixture of up and coming DJs.
The key to wonderlands success noted by The Times is its lavish production including stunning live visuals provided by Microchunk and all manner of special touches ensured every person left Wonderland with a 360 degree clubbing memory that stood out from the parties on the island.
In 2009 Wonderland maintained attendance from ibiza audiences playing host to Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
's Debut ibiza performance and the 2nd for Deadmau5 and Luciano's Essential Mix recording as part of BBC Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend. Other artists to play throughout the 2009 season included Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Norman Quentin Cook better known by his former stage name Fatboy Slim, is a British DJ, electronic dance music musician, and record producer. He is a pioneer of the big beat genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s...
, Eric Prydz
Eric Prydz
Eric Sheridan Prydz is a Swedish DJ and producer based in London, United Kingdom. The pronunciation of his surname is often questioned; it is pronounced "prids", but when under his alias, Pryda, it is pronounced "pride-ah"...
, Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
& Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson
Mark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
, Dub Fire, Simian Mobile Disco
Simian Mobile Disco
Simian Mobile Disco are a United Kingdom-based production and remix team formed in 2005 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. Musically, they are known for their analogue production...
, Faithless
Faithless
Faithless were a British electronica band consisting of Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss and Rollo. The group is best known for their dance songs . Faithless recorded six albums. During their career they sold over 15 million records worldwide...
.
Wonderland 2010
Wonderland returned to the White Island on 25 June 2010 playing host to Bryan FerryBryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry, CBE is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in...
who for NME quoted "Ibiza is an island full of surprises and I imagine me playing there must be one of them,However, I have been a big fan of various kinds of dance music for a very long time, and my first visit to Ibiza was more than 30 years ago, so I feel fairly qualified and very enthusiastic about performing there."
Plus Steve Lawler, Pete Tong, Rob Marmot, Alex Ellenger in the main room as well as BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
in new DJs we trust duo Andy George and Jaymo hosting Room Two.
Discography
Pete Tong Wonderland (2 CD)Pete Tong Wonderland Volume 2 (2CD)
Wonderland 2010 (2 CD)