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A Night at Sample Space

Marc Hackenberg – Creative Projects returns to Brisbane with a show at The Fitzgerald in Fortitude Valley this Friday 2 May.

Marc Hackenberg

I first had the idea to create Trance music live on a stage when I was running my previous studio Sample Space, where we encouraged artists to push the boundaries of what was possible in electronic music. The ability to generate, shape and mix all sounds on stage is appealing because it can be done without loss of quality, is always unique, and sounds unlike anything that is possible with traditional DJing. It also creates inspiration through happy accidents.

I had seen the likes of Giuseppe Ottaviani use laptop-driven live setups, while techno artists started bringing more and more hardware without laptops to create their shows on a stage (Kink! comes to mind). And who could forget Daft Punk doing their Alive show back in the day.

Imposing the Dawless no-laptop limitation for this project definitely increased the challenge, yet it also drove a lot of research and discovery of what was possible with modern control equipment and hardware sound generators, as well as analog summing and compression. Even now I still feel like I am only scratching the surface of the live rig. With time I expect to introduce more refinements and improvisation, and probably add some more layers to choose from.

I am excited to premiere Tranceformation Live, another step in the journey of musical evolution. You can look forward to completely rebuilt and reimagined bangers from the Trance genre, with a few of my own IDs thrown in for good measure, to take us beyond the horizon and to the stars.

A Night at Sample Space

Friday 2 May 2025

Event: A Night at Sample Space

Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Venue: The Fitzgerald

🌟 The Ultimate Live Rave Experience! 🌟

Trance – House – Techno – Electronica – Psy – Dance

Kick off the long weekend and get ready to immerse your senses in a night of pure, unbridled energy. Step into the heart-pounding world of live electronic music, where the beats are relentless, the lights are mesmerising, and the atmosphere is electric. Bringing the vibes and tech of Sample Space to a new venue for one night only, experience a realm where our featured artists express their creativity and artful mastery of their craft through sound, visuals and dance. Join us on the dancefloor to create a transcendent journey.

The Ultimate Live Rave Experience!

🌟Premiering Marc Hackenberg’s Tranceformation (live) and featuring Wrenteng, Nedski Chiller, DJCP and TPE performing Dance Classics.🌟

Adding a massive state-of-the-art sound systems for total immersion, and an LED wall for mind-blowing visuals, each moment is designed to transport you beyond the ordinary. This is your chance to connect with like-minded souls, feel the love, dance under lasers, soak in the glow of 1000s of lights, and let the rhythm guide you into a state of pure bliss.

🎶 Immerse yourself in the hypnotic beats

🔥 Feel the rush of euphoria as the night unfolds

🌟 Float in serenity during those priceless dancefloor moments

Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable experience!

This is not just a gig — it’s a journey.

Are you ready to rave? Your senses won’t just be engaged—they’ll be taken to the next level.

Don’t miss out — the dancefloor is calling.

 Artists:

Marc Hackenberg’s Tranceformation [Live]

Wrenteng [DJ Set]

Nedski Chiller [Live Set]

DJCP [Hybrid Set]

TPE performing Dance Classics [Live]

Promoter:

Marc Hackenberg – Creative Projects

Artist Bios:

Marc Hackenberg

Hailing from Germany, Marc is one the of the most versatile minds in the Brisbane Trance scene today. Driving beats and soaring melodies are just the beginning, as he takes you on a journey of epic proportions, deploying a full live setup for your ears only.

Fusing his wide range of musical and technological talents into a singular focus, he achieves seemly impossible feats in performance that must be witnessed to believe. Marc effortlessly blends genres as he creates every sound live on a range of stage instruments, for a performance that is always unique.

Marc has been instrumental in building the local scene and never shies away from doing the hard yards. In his own words: “Love It”

Wrenteng

Originally from the UK and now based in Australia, Wrenteng is a powerhouse behind the decks, blending soaring vocals and uplifting melodies with deep, dark progressive basslines. Known for her impeccable song selection, electrifying crowd engagement, and contagious energy, she’s been a fixture in the Brisbane music scene for years, supporting renowned acts like Simon Doty and Franky Wah. Wrenteng’s sets are a sonic journey that leave audiences craving more.

Nedski Chiller

Nedski Chiller brings an authentic live adaptation of ambient jungle breaks, improvised on sampler with hardware glitch effects. With an extensive background in bands as a saxophonist, and decades of electronic performance, Nedski Chiller unlocks new realms of immersion on his minimalist setup which is sure to surprise and elevate your senses.

DJCP

DJCP loves Psytrance, and Psytrance loves him! Having mastered the wheels of steel, he has embarked on the next chapter of hybrid live sets where his cool and exciting energy is sure to bring you to the dancefloor. Expect a genre-defying mix of entrancing beats and mesmerising melodies to deliver you to another plane of existence.

TPE

Georgia, Marc and Pete are TPE, a brand new formation of exceptional performers with vastly different backgrounds who found common ground in music and dance, a passion they all share.

Georgia is a passionate music enthusiast who loves to sing and perform. Since a very young age she was selected to be in musicals like ‘Chicago, ‘Mamma Mia, and ‘The Sound of Music’ which she enjoyed immensely. She has a wide repertoire across singing styles such as jazz, blues, soul, rock, and country music. Georgia brings her exuberant energy to lead the dancefloor and can’t wait to see you all move and shimmy to the classic dance beats of TPE.

Marc is the OG DJ and Producer of the group, also known as THE ENGINEER. His driving beats and soaring melodies are just the beginning. Having cut his teeth as drummer and percussionist in Orchestras, Jazz and Rock bands, as well writing scores for film and games, Marc effortlessly blends genres as he creates sounds live on a range of stage instruments. How does he feel about being a part of TPE and rocking the dancefloor? In his own words: “Love It”.

Pete is a phenomenon, but he prefers the name Peter Piñata. Is it a wave? Is it a particle? Is it some guy who should be playing pub rock but is somehow doing a nineties piano break? Indeed, it is d) all of the above! With a guitar synth and a deep passion for dance music, coming from a prog/latin/funk/metal/folk/blues background and now finally living the dream of going electronic, he is the musical brain of the outfit. Bangers loading…

SOCIAL LINKS

Follow Marc Hackenberg - Creative Projects

Facebook: @MHCPROJECTS
Instagram: @mhcprojects
Mixcloud: @marchackenberg
SoundCloud: @marchackenberg

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Instagram: @wrenteng
SoundCloud: @wrenteng

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Instagram: @djcp.music
SoundCloud: @chris-peden

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