SHANKARA

Cosmic Cove
Written By Big Dave

DUBMISSION, SHANTI PLANTI | NEW ZEALAND

Shankara NZ are a cross pollination between dub instrumentalists and bass music sculptors Brendan and Elijah. Hailing from the pristine landscape of the South Island of Aotearoa, this duo’s collaborative odyssey has conjured up high-fidelity hybrid dub-styles on internationally acclaimed labels Shanti Planti, Dubmission, Desert Trax and Street Ritual

At the root of the Shankara NZ style are the sounds of jungle, dubstep, techno and latin with a gentle orbit of ambient textures. This culmination of original soundscapes, innovative composition and foundation influences tethers together a unique, grounding, yet energetic listening and connecting experience for any dancefloor or audience.

Shankara NZ have etched themselves as a festival staple throughout their home country, as well as establishing themselves at major events across Europe, USA, UK, Australia and South East Asia, including performing at the 2023 edition of transformational festival colossus O.Z.O.R.A.

With a plethora of shows and releases incoming in 2024, Shankara NZ are an ever evolving force who continually strive for original sound design and deeper connection with the foundations of dubwise culture.

Big Dave

Big Dave stumbled upon a life-altering symphony of sound on the shores of Kariotahi Beach, New Zealand's west coast - the ethereal realm of psychedelic trance. From that serendipitous moment, the course of his life was forever charted in the vibrant waves of electronic music.

Big Dave's quest for sonic enlightenment led him across the globe to the heart of the UK, where he immersed himself in a three-year odyssey through the London underground scene. Here, he found himself at the heart of the action, dancing under the stars at outdoor raves and experiencing the raw energy of illegal ("squat") parties. Amidst the chaos and beats, he forged lifelong connections with fellow music devotees.

Now as the organiser of Dimension, he loves to share the raw energy of a proper psytrance party with the world!

https://www.dimension.nz
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