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Russian trance scene started in 1994. You can read more info about its history on Aerodance web site. Aerodance were the pioneers of trance scene in Russia.
Despite the fact the not a lot of people abroad aware of even existence of Russian trance scene Moscow were visited by quite a few of djs and artists from all over the world. Brought by Aerodance:
Brought by Interspace:
Aerodance also organised Earthdance(97-98) in Russia. The trance scene is almost limited by Moscow as even in St. Petersburg it's very unlikely to hear trance tunes in any clubs. Although there is "Shanti Sound System" who are trying to keep trance scene in St Petersburg and sometimes Aerodance djs play at some parties there. As for the rest of Russia, it's a pity but 99% of people are unfamiliar with trance music at all. Open Airs. There are not many outdoor events in Russia, primarily because of the weather conditions. In summer 1996 Aerodance organised the first Russian outdoor project "Ostrov Krym" (Crimea Island) on the coast of the Black Sea in Crimea which belongs to an independent state - Ukraine now(but Russians still don't need a visa to enter this country and most locals speak Russian). It was very exceptional experience (freedom, underground, parties in a cave etc). Since 1997 each summer there is a big rave event in Gorky park in Moscow with a separate trance dancefloor by Aerodance. Last year(1998) there was a successful commercial project "Kazantip" which was again a big rave festival (about 2 weeks) with main events inside remains of a half-built nuclear reactor, but also with a "piece of Goa" created by Aerodance djs and designers. It was on the coast of the Black Sea and gave a chance for lots of new Russian trance heads who couldn't afford to travel to India or Ibiza for the first time experience the outdoor vibe. Russian trance djs:
There are some trance artists in Russia:
None was released on any labels so far. Please don't be confused with Estonian band "Radiotrance" which has nothing to do with trance music but got released on Transient. If you are a dj/artist who are keen on visiting chilling Russia or you are a trance promoter/label and interesting in booking/contacting Russian djs/artists, email me: twinsun@chaishop.com |