17th Birthday @ Ministry of Sound, London (Sat Sep 13, 2008)

Where has the time gone!? Incredibly, it’s that time of year again to brush the dust off your Birthday best and raise a glass to another year of senses-spanking parties that have been demolishing our dance floors week in week out for the last 12 months. As always for this most special occasion in our calendar, we at Ministry of Sound have brought together a one-off line-up which busts open musical boundaries and not only showcases the best of what we do here (oh yes, and our mind-blowing sound-system!) but also propels us forward into a new and exciting year.

Those who venture into the Box will be taken on a journey of sounds and beats, from the perfectly placed techno-inspired beats and ethereal melodies of Trentemoller, infectious genre-mashing house of Danny Howells, controlled and compelling magic of Mark Knight to the raw off-beat tribal energy of the legendary Afrika Bambaataa, playing in the Bar. We will of course also be showing off brand new resident Lee Mortimer, whose bass-lead, statement bursting sound is a refreshing new force on our roster. Lee will be joined in the Bar by Ashley Beedle, whose fusion of hip-hop and house should leave the crowd perfectly primed for our legendary special guest! All of this will of course be served up with plenty of Birthday silliness, including sweets, treats and even a jelly and ice cream filled party room up in the Lounge: bring on the Birthday fun!