Following the success of our last party at La Cheetah with Esa and the amazing ultraviolet club design, and our first birthday party with Shackleton, Highlife returns to La Cheetah to play tribute to the Sun. We all know sunshine is one of the things Glasgow lacks, so this party is designed to play tribute to the little we do get and in order to help coax out more during the summer months.

To help us, we’re jetting in a guest DJ… who comes from sunnier climes in Chile and is descendant to the most ancient of sun worshipers, the Incas. We’re not gonna reveal who he is until on the night but we can assure you he’s set to follow in the footsteps of fellow countrymen Ricardo Villalobos and Matias Aguayo when his tunes get released later on this year. Expect South American rhythms mixed with jackin’ Chicago and UK house beats.

Support comes from Brian d’Souza aka Auntie Flo who’s own releases have been making waves across the scene in recent months. His first release Goan Highlife received plays from Villalobos, Andrew Weatherall and Caribou and his follow up Oh My Days (due out later this month) has been rinsed by Joy Orbison, Jackmaster and Pearson Sound, the later of whom liked it so much he has remixed it.

I’m not sure we can top the visual design of our last party but we are certainly going to try! Professional film set designer Aoife McKim will be creating a visual feast.

We guarantee you sunshine >>>>Make sure you bring your sunglasses!

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Huntleys & Palmers presents

HIGHLIFE ALL NIGHT BEACH PARTY OFF SONAR – FREE ENTRY

Highlife makes it’s European debut for an off-Sonar party on the amazing El Prat Beach, just 15 mins south of Barcelona. The venue has hosted Minus, bPitch Control and Hyperdub parties in recent years with the likes of Richie Hawtin, Ellen Allien and Flying Lotus smashing it. This year, Highlife and the Huntleys and Palmers crew take centre stage wit…h a quality line up of residents, label artists, special guests and others who have to remain secret but who will blow you away.

Based in Glasgow, Highlife is run by Huntleys and Palmers Audio club with the mission to explore new musical genres from around the globe. Over the past year we’ve hosted Shackleton Live, a UK debut for Mexican Rebolledo (Comeme), Mim Suleiman from Tanzania, UK Funky from T. Williams, jackin’ house from Capracara (DFA / Soul Jazz), exclusive live afro-futurism from Bamboo Palace (LuckyMe) and South African house from Esa Williams (Rememory / Sub Club).

BEACH PARTY LINE UP:
Alex Smoke (Soma / Hum + Haw)
Auntie Flo (H+P)
Alejandro Paz (H+P / Chile)
Uraki Riddim (Do It / Resident Advisor)
Andrew (H+P)
SOPHIE

+ SPECIAL UNANNOUNCED GUESTS

FREE ENTRY
DRINKS DEALS

and buses leaving from Barcelona city centre taking you direct to the beach. More details to follow…

So if you are in Barcelona for Sonar this year, join us!

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Highlife is 1!

Over the past year, we’ve repeatedly explored new musical genres and cultures from around the globe including a UK debut for Mexican Rebolledo (Comeme), Mim Suleiman from Tanzania, UK Funky from T. Williams, jackin’ house from Capracara (DFA / Soul Jazz), showcasing exclusive live afro-futurism from local boy Bamboo Palace (LuckyMe) and South African house from Esa (Sub Club).

Now, to celebrate our first birthday, w…e’re proud to present SHACKLETON for an extremely rare live performance. One of the biggest names in electronic music, Shackleton is currently on the top of his game. The last couple of years has seen him releasing one of the best received Fabric mixes of recent times and starting his own label Woe to the Septic Heart from the ashes of the Skull Disco label where he made his name.

Shackleton’s peerless live sets consists of complex, tribal rhythms and hypnotic basslines: a sound that fits perfectly at Highlife. Recently restricting himself to playing the biggest festivals such as Bloc, Sonar, Unsound etc, this intimate early show is one not to miss!

Support:
Auntie Flo (H+P Records)
Jim Hutchison (Hum +Haw)
Andrew (Huntleys and Palmers)

Tickets £10+bf (Tickets Scotland, Monorail, Resident Advisor)

Door 730pm

Please note this is an EARLY SHOW prior to the massive Electric Eliminators finale with Loefah, Addison Groove, Boddika and more.

We’ve organised a special discount for those of you ordering both Swampified and Highlife tickets from http://www.tickets-scotland.com/

Just give the code SHACK 81 when buying both tickets and you will get both for the knock down price of £15. That’s a saving of £7 which you can spend on getting tipsy.
We are only running this for a few weeks so hurry to take advantage.

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