Clarity Psy Dance Party Aftermath



Though I love clubbing, it's like having a shower with your coat on. I'd much rather be at an outdoor party instead, bouncing around under the stars or grooving in sunshine. Even though we only had two weeks to pull things together for Saturday's Clarity beach party, the feedback has made all the stress and hassle worth it. The NZ Ravers who came were an awesome bunch of young party people.

I arrived at the Clarity site late on Saturday afternoon after a scorching hot day, to find the two zones up and running smoothly. I was very popular when I pulled some fresh coffee, but was rewarded with help on the Mensa Tent Test. I've only seen Dodgy Sam's 6-man dome erect on one previous ocasion, but after a few false starts we had it pitched on the beach before dark.

Putting up someone else's tent is always a laugh, as Justin Sane also found after entertaining the whole car park. Camp Justin sounded like it was a fun place to be, with Mr Sane imbibing a bottle of absinthe with Matboy Slim. Who then attemped to spade (pull, court) a bevy of young lovelies in a most amiable way.


Mattboy Slim does Blue Steel

Unfortunately absinthe does not makes the heart grow fonder especially the amount the boys had put away. I hear they got snapped changing into their party pants, so lets hope fervently that those particular pictures don't make their way onto the internet ladies.


Justin Sane does - a friend


The Mohawk Media Girls: Miz Vix & Mistress D

We are very lucky to have gained another VJ on the Mohawk Media crew, the lovely Phunky Dave who long term members of the Kiwi dance scene will recognise. He's an amazing guy and has been a fantastic friend over the years. He once drove from Auckland to south of Taupo to pick us up when our car broke down on the way to the last Gathering.


Mohawk on the big screen

Phunky Dave was in charge of visuals behind the Twisted stage with & Chelfyn on the main zone screens. It's great to hear all the amazing feedback on the visuals, as Chelfyn has worked hard to make our shows special.


PsyChelfyn in action (and PVC)

Standout DJ sets for me were Gargoyle & PsyChelfyn on the main stage, with Xtensa & Al (on Didge) & Da Norm in the Twisted second zone.


The Twisted Zone

Xtensa have been supporting some big names in the UK psy-scene and along with Dale & Lamada are a welcome addition to the Twisted & TMet Tribes of New Zealand. It was awesome to see my good mate Stace up from the Tron as well as Catflap and the Tauranga posse. It was great to get out of the city for the night and party with a gorgeous bunch of people. Bring on more Psy Dance parties I say!


Stacey - old enough to know better.
Young enough to not care.

Read the NZ Rave Aftermath to hear what other party people have said about Clarity.

Clarity Photo Galleries
Twisted Gallery. Pics: Gargoyle & Messcat / NZ Rave Gallery 1 (Pics: Vijay & Fuzzyduck) / NZ Rave Gallery 2 (Pics: Mr_Flick)& some top pics from Stacey Stewart.