Quote Originally Posted by MARK EG View Post
Reading the 'Belville Three' post where Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins got together for the first time @ Awakenings - why are promoters asking for unproven headliners?

I understand times are tough but putting unproven headliners on, just cause it's 'interesting' is bullshit. Surely the people at the top of the flyer should be proven, skilled individuals? Otherwise, surely you're taking a gamble and risking ripping people off?

I'm finding this more and more through my own DJing. It's like being yourself isnt enough anymore. There needs to be some PR bullshit. **** that.

And how do we change this?

Sure, promoters need something to sell - but why not sell skill - not hype!
It's been like this for a LONG time in some way or another hasnt it. One thing that has always bothered me about some people that catch you (Mark) play is that they'll say something like this:

PERSON: I went to see Mark EG the other night, he was ****ing mental!

ME: Aw wicked, Mark's a beast, what did he play?

PERSON: I dont know but he was going MENTAL! He's mad int he!?!?!

Or on flyers, 'Mark is a ****ing lunatic granny slasher behind the decks... yadda yadda'

I once also saw on a flyer that had 'Ceephax Acid Crew' headlining (a great artist in his own right) and underneath 'The mighty Squarepushers brother'... not one mention of any of his own skill or talent! Id go ****ing mad!!!


Now, Mark your a very skilled DJ and i know as well as most that when playing (i do the same) you cant help but just go, well a bit bonkers because your loving what your doing so much and get caught in the moment.

But yeah, it just pains me and always has done when people know you for your antics and not your music. This isnt a criticism btw man, i think its great seeing you play (though its not happened for years!) but i also love the music that your playing yknow. Its just people i guess.

To be honest, iv always wanted to ask you what you thought on the matter.