Ahead of this year’s Ibiza season The Lizard Man, Mauro Picotto takes his Electronic Music Lifestyle event Meganite to Belfast’s Ulster Hall and Miami’s Nocturnal for the massive Winter Music Conference (WMC).

Saturday 13th March
Ulster Hall – Belfast, Northern Ireland
DJs:
Mauro Picotto
Steve Lawler
Fergie

Saturday 27th March
Nocturnal – Miami (WMC)
DJs (Mainroom & Terrace):
Mauro Picotto
Christian Smith
Radioslave
2000 And One
Gabry Fasano
Gennaro Le Fosse
Oxia
Simon Baker
Lauhaus
Emanuele Inglese
& more.

For more details check out…
http://www.myspace.com/mauropicotto
http://www.meganite.co.uk

Mauro Picotto is the first Italian DJ ever to create a successful event known across the globe and has been the first and only Italian featured amongst the world’s top ten DJs. Apart from the long list of hit records such as Lizard, Komodo and Like This Like That and creations under CRW, RAF, Cappella and others Mauro’s most successful creation is Meganite, electronic music lifestyle at 360 degrees. It is a musical journey that touches all cultures and trends in all nations. Beautiful, electronic music that knows how to evolve, creating an atmosphere enjoyed by clubbers around the world.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAURO PICOTTO:
1985 | The beginning
1989 | Winner of Best Italian DJ Walky Cup dj television Italia 1
1990 | First production We Gonna Get (R.A.F. by Picotto) and numerous acclaimed collaborations with artists linked to Media Records
1996 | Bakerloo Symphony no.1 in Italy for 8 weeks
1998 | First release as Mauro Picotto with Lizard on BXR
2002 | The Metamorphosis begins
2003 | Birth of the concept Meganite electronic music lifestyle

ALBUMS:

2007 | Mauro Picotto – Now & Then (CD)
Featuring Evribadi, Contaminato, Maybe, Maybe Not
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2007 | Mauro Picotto – Live On Tour (DVD)
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2008 | Mauro Picotto presents Meganite Ibiza (2 CD)
On this album we have a live mix of exclusive cuts culled from Mauro’s superb Alchemy label and a CD of mixes, remixes and new tracks from Mauro’s illustrious career.

Mauro will be showcasing new material from his upcoming album for 2010, expect an energetic set as always from the Italian maestro.

Mauro Picotto visited the Big In Ibiza studios this afternoon to discuss a forthcoming album.
News on this will be brought to you when details are finalised.

The Gallery are also welcoming back the internationally acclaimed music producer and DJ from Slovenia, Uroš Umek.

For more information, check out the Gallery’s website

Bonus features include the music videos for the 2 hottest singles off the album; ‘Evribadi’ and ‘Maybe, Maybe Not’

More information on the album “Now & Then”

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Other releases from Mauro Picotto

Adam Beyer has been a regular DJ at Mauro Picotto’s Meganite events in Ibiza for a good few years now. Last season Dancetrippin.tv headed down to the event at the world’s biggest club, Privilege Ibiza, to catch up with him. They also kindly put together a video of his set:

Watch the video here

“Adam Beyer became dedicated to the fascinating world of rhythm early on. After playing the drums as a teenager his obsession turned to the decks. In 1990 he bought his first set of turntables and started spinning a wide range of hiphop, hiphouse, acid and techno at local parties and clubs…” – Find out more on Adam on at Resident Advisor

Download Mauro Picotto’s “Meganite Ibiza” album here

Get the 2 x CD “Meganite Ibiza” album here

After many years spending half his life producing & A&Ring BXR Records at the Media Records studio complex in Brescia, Italy and half DJing every weekend, Mauro Picotto decided in 2003 to dedicate his energies almost totally to his DJ career. Since then he is one of those DJs who spends his life on planes travelling the world playing at festivals and mega clubs. Unlike many DJs, Mauro has concentrated on performing at his own Meganite branded events and parties in London, Miami, Turin, Glasgow, New York, Montreal and every Wednesday at Priviledge in Ibiza. Mauro describes these nights as “electronic music lifestyle” and frequently plays much of his own music designed specifically for the mood & energy of these nights. If anyone were to judge what they may hear at these nights by records Mauro made in the late 90s they would be very far off the mark. Mauro’s sound now is a fusion of funky minimal with the techy edge and melodic elements that were always his trademark sound.

So after returning to the studio with renewed energy, 2007 saw the release of an album Mauro Picotto ‘Now & Then’, a DVD Mauro Picotto ‘Live On Tour’ and singles taken from the album as a fresh and exciting new chapter in his already incredible career.

Tracklist:

MAURO PICOTTO ‘NOW & THEN’
1. Maybe, Maybe Not
2. Contaminato
3. Evribadi
4. Acid Sex
5. Enjoy The Silence
6. Poseidon
7. Meganite
8. Gene Nation
9. Ibiza Angel
10. Bakerloo Symphony
11. Radio Rental
12. Baguette
13. New Time, New Place
14. 3 Months

BONUS FULL LENGTH UNMIXED TRACKS
1. Evribadi
2. Maybe, Maybe Not
3. Ibiza Angel

Click here to go to “Now & Then” on iTunes

Other Mauro Picotto releases:

Meganite 2008

Gonna Get Ya

Having headlined The Gallery’s “Italian Night” last year, the Italian DJ god was asked back to once again spin at the legendary event and club. Having released his 2008 Meganite Ibiza compilation and underground smash “Church Of Nonsense / Gonna Get Ya” with Big In Ibiza, one of the world’s most legendary DJs has now enjoyed 6 successful years in the home of clubbing, Ibiza, as well as played at some of the world’s biggest events and venues and amassed a host of top 40 UK hits over his career.

Supporting Mauro in Ministry Of Sound’s Box was Dr Lektroluv, the German based DJ who has become renowned for his green get-up worn whilst DJing, as well as Mike Koglin and Gallery resident The Viceroy.

Another Big In Ibiza DJ to feature on Ministry Of Sound’s line-up over the weekend was Filthy Rich (who recently had the download chart topping single “Music Is Moving”) headlining The Bar on Saturday night for Roger Sanchez’s Release Yourself.

Launched in 2004 as a mid-weekly event at Privilege, Meganite “electronic music lifestyle” gained instant kudos, becoming the talk of the white isle and all that flocked to it, packing out the dancefloors of the world’s largest nightclub every week. It was Mauro’s never-ending passion and dedication for taking inspiration from his various global adventures and experiences from different cultures, injecting all the worldly goodness onto one dancefloor that made Meganite such a resounding success, providing an innovative atmosphere for all those wanting to experience something unique.

This year sees Meganite open its doors for its sixth and biggest year yet. Promoted in Ibiza by the infamous ‘Richard’ and The Freaks Team of Meganite and held at the newly refurbished Privilege, complete with new sound and lighting system, huge visual displays, new layout and fantastic DJ booth, Meganite is really set to ignite!

Despite talk of the global economical crisis, Mauro is making sure no expense is spared when it comes to his baby, with the night having its own exclusive décor and design, not to mention some of the hottest line-ups on the isle. Each Wednesday will see Mauro and guests such as Adam Beyer, Josh Wink, Steve Rachmad, Exercise One Live, Marco Carola, Polder Live, Anja Schneider, Paco Osuna, Technasia Live, Mark Broom, Wighnomy Brothers, Hugo, 2000andOne, Lutzenkirchen Live, Christian Smith, Paul Ritch live pumping out the best in techno, house and sultry grooves to the purist music crown, in an environment that resembles a hi-tech cave open to all genres and subgenres of the clubbing sound.

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On this album we have a live mix of exclusive cuts culled from Mauro’s superb Alchemy label and a CD of mixes, remixes and new tracks from Mauro’s illustrious career. This is where Mauro is in 2008 and as ever it’s on the cutting edge of electronic wizardry fused with pulsating infectious gyrating badass grooves. Meganite and Megatunes, a perfect harmony.

Mauro Picotto himself is one of those wandering entertainers who jumps on jets, arrives in some city anywhere on earth, plays 8 hours of unique, pulsating electronic grooves, parties and then jumps on another jet. He is the wandering minstrel of the 21st century. His name alone sends hordes of adoring fans into ecstasy. Having had an immensely successful DJing and production career with huge hits and headlining some of the world’s biggest events Mauro Picotto decided that he wanted to mould a whole event both visually and aurally by choosing the venues, the DJs and the production aesthetics. This goal became a reality when in 2004, Meganite found its home in Ibiza at Privilege. Debuting as a midweek party over the 10 busiest weeks, it was an instant success and every year since the night has become ever more legendary with the weekly number of clubbers well over 5,000.

Having seen residents including Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Mistress Barbara, John Aquaviva and Marco Carola with Mauro himself supplying the unique vibe of fat bass and throbbing grooves that have characterized his career, the event returns to Ibiza this year for 16 weekly nights over the season, highlighted by Meganite’s 5^th birthday which is set to be the event of the summer featuring a “Mega” live show by Italian electronic music giants SUBSONICA, alongside Mauro and special guest Claudio Coccoluto.

CD1, mixed live by Mauro showcases those sounds he has developed, the tracks that all contain the elements that fulfill Mauro’s needs for groove, his need for bass and his need for something different that lifts spirits and vibrates bones. All tracks are exclusive to Mauro’s respected Alchemy label.

If you’ve been to a Meganite this CD will bring back the vibe, if you’ve never had a chance to go it will transport you there and allow you to live the experience with anthems such as the escalating and energy fuelled, Church Of Nonsense, Rizlard and Shark.

CD2, Mauro Picotto Past & Present – 10 years of Classics and Remixes, showcases some of Mauro’s biggest tracks to date, with remixes and edits by Mauro, his team of likeminded studio manipulators and others. Including the original mix of Iguana and a brand new remix of Lizard for 2008, two of the tracks which helped establish Mauro’s early career. Building through Fonzerelli’s remix of last year’s club smash Evribadi and Smith & Selway’s remix of Maybe, Maybe Not. As well as showcasing some of Mauro’s killer new tunes including the beautifully uplifting, The Kite and Contaminato.

Claude Von Stroke – “Church of Nonsense. Are you kidding? S**t is off the hook!”
Dubfire (Deepdish) – “Komonster was massive for me at WMC, thanx Mauro! LOVE Daniele Papini’s tune as well.
Sasha – “Excellent selection!”
Axwell – “Komonster is great.”
Hector Romero – “Komonster! Rocking beats that I’m looking forward to playing!
Funk D’Void – “Devastating motor engine noise that f**ks people up!”
Mark Knight – “Been rinsing this for time great track”
Over the 5 years there have been several Meganite compilations and this season sees this very special version appearing on the BIG IN IBIZA label (with other key artists joining Mauro Picotto including Jonathan Ulysses, Fonzerelli, Tito Puente Jnr and more). 2008 will be yet another milestone in Mauro Picotto’s career and the Meganite parties will be unforgettable!

Tracklisting:

CD1
01. Mauro Picotto – Dubai – Secret Cinema Remix
02. Mauro Picotto – Flashing
03. Athos & Riccardo Ferri – Mescolone
04. Daniele Papini – Altered Meeting
05. Mauro Picotto – Mauro Picotto – Evribadi – Adam Beyer Remix
06. Daniele Papini – Pixel – Riccardo Ferri Remix
07. Alen Sforzina & Riccardo Ferri – Profundo
08. Mauro Picotto – Shark
09. Mauro Picotto – Komonster
10. Daniele Papini – The Church Of Nonsense
11. Danilo Vigorito & Rino Cerrone – Aurum
12. Markantonio & Joseph Capriati – Codice Morse
13. Mauro Picotto – Rizlard
14. Mauro Picotto – Technofour
15. Athos – Lo-File – Riccardo Ferri Remix
16. Gabry Fasano – Architetto

CD2
01. Mauro Picotto – Komonster – Intro Mix
02. Mauro Picotto – Stonehead – Hale Mix
03. Mauro Picotto – Dubai – Original Mix
04. Mauro Picotto – The Kite
05. Mauro Picotto – Stormi di Darghi – Devid Mix
06. Mauro Picotto – Greens – Reccardo Ferri Live Mix
07. Mauro Picotto – Contaminado – Meganite Mix
08. Mauro Picotto – Maybe, Maybe Not – Christian Smith and John Selway
09. Mauro Picotto – Lizard 2008 – Sequence 11 aka Sterbinszky Remix
10. Mauro Picotto – Ibiza Angel – Rex Mundi Remix
11. Mauro Picotto – Mehr Taub – Gabry Ribetti Mix
12. Mauro Picotto – Evribadi – Fonzerelli Remix
13. Mauro Picotto – Iguana – Megavoices Mix
14. Mauro Picotto – New Time New Place – Original Mix
15. Mauro Picotto – Komodo (Save A Soul) – Megavoices Caxxix Mix

Check out the full album on iTunes