De La Haye & Operon
De La Haye & Operon
Operon and De La Haye have been at the forefront of Brisbane drum’n’bass for over two decades. Also becoming goodmates and running their own respective dnb events, Rude Bwoyz and Junglettes, from the early 2000s. These two eventshelped build the Brisbanednb scene from the ground up, both with an all inclusive attitude that nurtured both new, localand international talent. Their open attitude, positive fun vibes, (a splash of ridiculous humour), and a diverse music policyacross both events saw packed out venues each and every month for many years, before both parties went on to pursueother musical goals and events (and dismantling more lampshades for hats, of course..)Between them they’ve supported an envious cache of international talent including Noisia, Break, LTJ Bukem, Goldie,Calyx & Teebee, Roni Size, DJ Marky, Octane & DLR, Dom & Roland, Fabio & Grooverider, London Elektricity, D Bridge, MrsMagoo, Chris Munky, *cough*Pendulum.. Geezus I’ve lost count; basically everyone hey! As well as playing at reputablefestivals across Australia and overseas including both at Sun & Bass Italy, as well as Island Vibe, Earth Frequency,Elements, Hex Soundsystem, Meanjin Reggae Festival, Deliverance, Esoteric, Park Life, Future, Earthcore, RainbowSerpent, and a shed load more.Expect propa lampshade rattling drum’n’boat bizness, it’s what we do!
individually:
De La Haye
DJ, 4ZZZFM Radio Host on the Brisbane Drum & B4zzz Show, Event Promoter (Junkyard Sessions, Junglettes, Brizbass, Rukus, Rum Jungle), Aspiring Producer, Baws Bass Kitty
The Brisbane Drum & B4zzz Show on 4ZZZ & Earth Frequency 2023 set: https://soundcloud.com/.../brisbane-drum-and-b4zzz-show...
Guest mix for Data Transmission UK - SUBDULGENCE Show with DKK: https://soundcloud.com/.../subdulgence-with-dkk-episode-07
Live set from Sun and Bass Festival in Italy 2019: https://soundcloud.com/.../sunandbass-podcast-90-kim-de...
Sun and Bass Festival Podcast mix, 2017: https://soundcloud.com/.../sunandbass-podcast-61-de-la-haye
Elements Festival - b2b Kosha D, Dec 2020: https://soundcloud.com/.../de-la-haye-kosha-d...
New Zealand born and raised Kimi Aroha De La Haye aka De La Haye, has been one of the most hardworking and energetic members of the Brisbane bass scene, since moving to Australia in 2001.
With track selection, mixing, and a smile that sets any dancefloor ablaze, De La Haye is a regularly booked DJ, not to mention one of the scene's leading promoters. Before discovering jungle in ’96, Kimi's early musical influences ranged from soul, funk, reggae and hiphop, to rock, punk and metal.
Perhaps in this, we find the blue print for her versatility. Whether its dub or ragga vibes, driving techstep darkness, complex drum choppage, or rolling liquid sounds, De La Haye's drum’n’bass sets offer something for all tastes.
All of this has not gone unnoticed by other promoters, as De La Haye continues to amass an impressive DJ resume playing all around Australia, New Zealand and worldwide including the 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Sun and Bass Festivals in Sardinia Italy, Intrigue Music – Bristol, London, Cheeky Monday - Amsterdam, the 2010 Paradise in Bali Festival and Hong Kong. From being a regular at local events (e.g. Biscuit Factory, Rewind, 420 Sound in Byron Bay, Rum Jungle, Liquid Sessions, Rude Bwoyz, Phat Albeats, BassCreepz, Praxis, Dub Thugs, Adicts, Shifty, Shucka, Proppa, Sting-Land, Junkyard Sessions), De la Haye's cross-genre appeal has also seen her feature at many mixed genre raves and festivals (e.g. Defqon.1, Stereosonic, Future Music, Earth Frequency, Home Gathering, Earthcore, ReAnimator, Mayhem, System 6, Island Vibe, BBQ Breaks, Shhh, Deliverance, Manifest, Blah Blah Blah, Dragonflight, Elements Festival, Amalgarythymz, Expression Sessions, Behind The Pines, Rabbits Eat Lettuce & Bohemian Beatfreaks, Jungle Love, Sub Sbass Inna Jungle, Subtropics, Outer Depths). 2022 saw her feature at renowned UK-Boiler Room style event ‘Keep Hush’ in Melbourne for an all-vinyl jungle set. Recently she joined The Brisbane Drum & B4zzz Show on 4ZZZ 102.1FM as a monthly host.
What cannot be understated is De La Haye’s massive contribution to promoting in the Brisbane broken-beat community over the past 15 years.
In 2002 she co-promoted the weekly Freestyle event & radio show at Red Room - Uni of Qld, in 2003 formed the female DJ crew 'Junglettes', in 2004 began the dub and jungle nights 'Ragga'd' and 'Offshoots of Reggae’, and in 2005 started the hard DnB/Dubstep night 'Rukus' alongside SpeakerWrath.
Through both collaborations with other local crews and on her own, De La Haye’s events have hosted most of the international DnB acts that have come through Brisbane since. Recent years has seen her team up with Kosha D running the monthly Junkyard Sessions night, as well as handling bookings for Rum Jungle at Sub Rosa. This incredible and often solo effort has been a driving force and integral part in the growth of the Brisbane scene.
De La Haye is one busy Junglette, also managing the Brizbass event mailing list and local broken-beat website that she founded in September 2008, and regularly playing hiphop, funk/soul, house, disco, garage and reggae sets as well, as been a resident DJ of Junkyard Sessions, Rumpus Room, Rum Jungle, Mr Percival’s, Felon’s, Riverbar, The Loft, Solbar, Kerbside, Brew, Soleil and F45 to name a few. However her main focus for 2020 is to lend more time to production. Given the accomplishments and talent shown so far, where she will go from here no one can predict.
International acts De La Haye has supported:
Kenny Ken & MC Foxy, Ruffneck Souljah, High Contrast, Evol Intent, Chris.SU, SKC, Calyx, Dom and Roland, J Majik, Future Prophecies, Noisia, DJ Bailey, Roc Raida, Black Sun Empire, The Body Snatchers, Phace, DJ Storm, D-Bridge, Concord Dawn, Shimon, Mindscape, Ed Rush & Optical, Break & DJ Fierce, TeeBee, Klute, Silent Witness and Squire, Jade, The Upbeats, Dose, Shapeshifter, Zed Bias, State of Mind, Spor & Ewun, DJ Hype & Daddy Earl & Xample, Nymfo, Audio & Robyn Chaos, Flying Lotus, Roni Size & Dynamite, Gravious, Logistics & Cyantific, Bryan Gee, TREi, Axiom, Bailey, Kito, An-Ten-Nae, Salmonella Dub, DJ Presha, Kryptic Minds, ShockOne & Phetsta, Instra:mental, DZ, A-Sides, Strife (NYC), Sook (The Abyss), Cern, Tango, Octane & DLR, Riya, DJ Flight, Netsky, Sigma, Andy C, Camo & Krooked, Metrik, Skeptical, Rudimental, SpectraSoul, DJ Marky & Stamina, A-Sides, OM Unit, Nu:Tone, Truth, P Money, LTJ Bukem, Ed Solo, Chimpo, Hybrid Minds, Fabio, Patife, Chris Munky, Macca & Ed Solo, Deekline, Benny Page, JFB, Ben Soundscape & Collette Warren, Fabio, Makoto, Gerra & Stone, Mollie Collins, Total Eclipse, London Elektricity, A.Skillz, Document One, Alix Perez, Jam Thieves & K+Lab
International/interstate/live acts hosted by Junglettes/Rukus/Junkyard Sessions events (including collabs):
Noisia, Chris.SU and SKC, The Enemy (Evol Intent), Gigantor (Evol Intent), Calyx, Dom and Roland, Safire & Finna (Broken Beat Assault), Lockdown Crew (NZ), DJ Bailey, TeeBee, Black Sun Empire, Ruffneck Souljah NZ, My Ninja Lover, DubDoubt, Heavy Weight Champion, Break and Fierce, State of Mind, Phace, DJ Tasha (Medium/Neighbourhood/UK), DJ Storm, dBridge, Dose, Jade, Sambora (Shapeshifter), The Upbeats, Spor and Ewun, Ritchie Rich (Wise / NZ), Roc Raida, Flying Lotus, The Optimen, Katalyst-B (USA), DJ Hype, Daddy Earl and Xample, Nymfo, Roni Size and MC Dynamite, Telemetrik, Dauntless & Paul Dred, Logistics and Cyantific, TREi, Axiom, Keir and MC LowQui, Klute, Dust & Fiend, Boot & Sook (aka The Abyss), Reso, Kito, InnaSekt, LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad, DJ Presha, Kryptic Minds, ShockOne & Phetsta, London Elektricity, Scuba, Babylon System, Drumsound and Bassline Smith, Heavy Innit (DJs Affiks, A13 & MC Fraksha), Silent Shadow, Blunt Instrument, Samedi Sound System, A-Sides, Sook (The Abyss), Tango, Octane & DLR, Chris Munky, Macca & Ed Solo, SpectraSoul, JFB, Ben Soundscape & Collette Warren, Total Eclipse, A.Skillz
^^ seriously - she's the bawss.
then, we add in this cheeky geezer who we know and love!
OPERON
Operon has been a pillar of the drum'n'bass community in Brisbane (Australia) for over 20 years. Alongside partner in crime DJ Erther, Operon was responsible for reviving a dead scene for this UK breakbeat sound in his home town.
Lack of exposure to the genre compelled Operon to start his own parties which led on to the seminal Brisbane clubbing event Rude Bwoyz Monthly.
Operons endeavours in nurturing the local scene have seen him perform alongside renowned dj's such as LTJ Bukem, Dj Marky, Alix Perez, S.P.Y and many more, as well as a feature mix and interview on major national radio station Triple J.
A keen producer, Operon has a solid back catalogue of single and EP releases on top liquid and atmospheric labels including Fokuz, Scientific, Offworld, Interphase, Covert Operations, and has received airplay from some of the scenes most prolific Dj’s including, LTJ Bukem, London Elektricity, Fabio & Grooverider, Technimatic and Random Movement, to name a few.
For the latest info and tunes, or to simply say G' day, drop in at:
https://operondnb.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/operondnb
https://facebook.com/operondnb
https://youtube.com/user/operondnb