From NC HQ:

2008 started off with a Boomtang bang, as hundreds of ravers from all over the continent came together at Masquerave to ring things in proper. Just a few weeks later, hundreds more came together to bid a fond farewell to Nocturnal Commissions, as we took some time off to analyze our old events, brainstorm new ones, and yes, drink lots of Jager.

Lots of Jager.

It was, like always, a powerful, high energy, open, and above all happy vibe, but it was bittersweet, knowing as we did that it was to be the last time for quite a while that we'd be putting on an event - but also knowing that we'd one day return.


For all those who were there that night - for all those who wanted to be, but couldn't - for all those who have heard about our events but never made it - for all those who know that raving is more than just a party, that it represents something truly special that we are all part of - I have just these two words for you:

August 30th


We'll see you there.

On New Years Eve, at the end of 2003, one of Toronto's most loved and respected hardcore organizations, Goodfellaz Crew, took over two floors of an empty art gallery in downtown Toronto. For one magical night, they transformed that space into a bastion of hardcore music and a beacon of hardcore raving. "Timebomb" was one of the epochal raves of Toronto hardcore history.

A tradition was born.

With Ultraviolet Sky in 2004, and Time 2 Move closing out 2005, the Goodfellaz Crew continued to bring DJs, MCs, and ravers from all over the world together to usher in a new year of raving with the hardcore sounds that each of us holds dear to our heart.

Last year, Goodfellaz Crew joined forces with Nocturnal Commissions, Toronto's happy hooligans, to continue that tradition with Kenya Dig It. Once again, ravers from across the continent were united to start the year off proper and set the tone for what promised to be an epic year of hardcore.

Temple of Dreams, Kings of the Jungle 2, Link to the Rave, 4:20 Massive, One More Group Hug, Candy Ball, Total Request Rave 2... 2007 has seen Toronto's rave community take new strides, in new directions, with music new and old, and friends the same. We're proud of what this community has accomplished, and we look forward with eagerness to what the future holds. That's why, as the year draws to a close, Nocturnal Commissions wants you to know...

We're back

We're carrying on the tradition of hardcore on New Years Eve, and we're proud to bring you one last magical night to close out 2007 and ring in the new year at 180 beats per minute! Nocturnal Commissions cordially invites you to...

The Masquerave Ball!


Featuring music all night long from:

The Boomtang Boys - Euro LIVE PA!
www.Boomtang.com

Legends in the music industry, Boomtang has been behind smash hits in just about every genre you can imagine. We're proud to have secured them for a rare LIVE performance of classic, uplifting Euro guarenteed to keep you dancing and smiling all night long! Check out a video here: http://www.epiphanypro.com/kimesty/video.html

Dynamic [USA] b2b George (Who Spins Records) - Very Happy Hardcore!
Nocturnal Commissions

These two need no introduction - if you're a hardcore raver, chances are you've seen them working their magic behind the decks and across the globe! Pouring heart and soul into Toronto's rave community for the last three years, you know you can trust these happiest of hardcore ravers to start your year with a smile on your face!

Xphox - Happiest Hardcore Special Midnight Anthem Set!
Nocturnal Commissions

It wouldn't be New Years without a proper anthem set to start the year off proper, and when it comes to anthems, Xphox is heroic! From the ultimate classics to the best of the new releases, this set promises to be pure epic!

Justin Tyce -
ONdaFLY, TightKnit, www.Teenvideo.tv

The local Toronto legend who helped make such amazing events as ReForm, Head of the Class, and many more possible, Justin Tyce has been an integral part of the Toronto rave community for many years. We are proud to have him out tonight to share his unique and extremely danceable style of funky beats!

Kix [USA] vs Bliss [USA] - Hardcore/DnB
Just 4 You, Nocturnal Commissions
The core of Rochester's rave community, and always a treat to have in Toronto, Kix and Bliss have dominated the dance floor at NC events in the past, and we can't wait to see what tricks these perennial crowd-pleasers have got up their sleeves for this one!

Smoke [USA] b2b Spanx [USA] - Happy Hardcore
Ravers Only

The folks behind Raver's Only and Candy Ball have been putting on some of North America's happiest events down in New York City, and we are honoured to have them join us for their own special brand of truly happy hardcore!

Chucks [USA] - Happy Hardcore
[Buffalo Ravers]

Long a supporter of hardcore in the area, Chucks has been practicing up behind the decks for the last year, and he's finally ready to unveil his selection of uplifting, euphoric hardcore to get the night started proper!


As always, this event will feature fresh fruit and candy all night long to help you keep your energy up, decor by the NC Dream Builders, newbie kits from Team Awesome, and cds and giveaways all night long! And of course, our traditional kandie kontest will bring out the true hardcore kandie kids, so be sure to dress accordingly!

We take our PLUR seriously - if you don't feel you're prepared to contribute to a truly ravetastic vibe, then stay home! This is a night for the true hardcore ravers; this is a night for the Toronto ravers that have proven time and again that they are some of the best on the planet; this is a night for YOU!

Coming from out of town? Be sure to email Reduced@NocturnalCommissions.com to reserve your out of town admission at advanced ticket prices. Tickets on sale for 25$ advance, 35$ at the door - advance tickets available at Numb.

This event will be held at the Kathedral, 651 Queen Street West.

PLUR, ROAR, and YESTHEREWILLBELOTSOFJAGER in full effect!

It was a dark and stormy night - well, it was dark, at any rate - ok, I can't really remember... anyway, all of us at NC HQ were facing a dilemma I'm sure you're familiar with. "What should we listen too?" I asked. "You spelled that wrong," George replied. "You should have used 'to' in that sentence." "How did you hear me spell that wrong?" I responded. Clearly, we were in no condition to decide anything. And so, as is tradition here at NC, we did the only logical thing: we got drunk and hoped that eventually somebody else would get around to doing it for us.


And that, ravers, is where YOU come in!


Nocturnal Commissions has teamed up once again with the legendary promotions team from Embedded Entertainment to put YOU in control of what we listen to. The only rave on the planet to make YOU the headliner is back once again - potentially even with a renegade master, although I'm not entirely clear on what that means.... If you were there last year, you already know how it went. If you weren't there last year, this is your chance to experience Toronto's rave community at its most creative... On November 3rd, 2007, Embedded Entertainment and Nocturnal Commissions proudly present:

Total Request Rave 2

Since this is the only rave of its kind on the planet, we've invited DJs from across the globe to be a part of this unique celebration of Toronto's own ravers! Besides YOUR Total Request set, we'll be hearing top-notch Hardcore, NRG, DnB, Breaks, and more from some of the world's best DJs, including:


Impact [UK] - HHC
(Infexious Audio)

Since making his DJ Debut back in 1996, Impact has gone on to DJ at every Major event in the UK, Including world reknowned events such as: HTID, Hardcore Heaven, Future Dance, Dreamscape & Vibealite amongst others. With his high energy DJ style, World tours have taken Impact to countries such as: Japan, USA, Thailand, Germany & Australia on numerous different occasions. He is also world reknowned for his music production as the owner of Infexious Audio. His production career has spanned over 100 releases on various different labels including many tracks & Remixes also featured on successful compilation albums worldwide including; Bonkers, Clubland, Ministry of Sound & Hardcore Nation. Impact has cemented himself as one of the most prolific artists within the Hardcore scene.

JP & Jukesy [UK] - Nu-NRG/UK Hard House
(Deprivation Records)

After an epic first round, the lads from Birmingham, England are very excited to come back to Reverb's main stage. Read the reviews from the last Total Request Rave, you'll understand why they were Embedded's first choice to headline. These guys LOVED Toronto last time. They LOVED the vibe that only Nocturnal Commissions and Embedded can bring. They LOVED the energy that only Nocturnal Commissions and Embedded can bring. They LOVED drinking and partying all night the way Nocturnal Commissions and Embedded does! Applications now being taken to help JP down the stairs again!!

Sc@r [AUS] b2b Uplift [UK] - HHC
(Raw Elements)

Hardcore legend Uplift joins rising Aussie star Sc@r to take us on a musical journey through the ages! Raw Elements has represented hardcore's cutting edge since the turn of the century and they show no signs of letting up!!

DJ Opel - UK Hard House
(Embedded, Deprivation Records)

Easily one of Toronto's absolute top DJs, Opel has been representing Embedded, NC and T.O. all across the planet with his trademark high energy dance music and incredible Jagertasticness!! Opel plans to be cutting back heavily on his DJing in upcoming years to focus on making tunes for Deprivation Records (among others) so take this opportunity to catch him while you can!

Total Request Set
Dynamic [USA] b2b George (Who Plays Requests)
(Nocturnal Commissions, Embedded)

Last year, these two designed the world's first completely interactive DJ set with Total Request Rave... and anyone who was there can tell you that there's never been anything like it! Since you guys did such a great job selecting the music and setting the vibe, we couldn't miss the chance to do it all again, and who else but the original Total Request Ravers to play the music YOU choose!!

D-Syfa b2 Dominik - Whatever they want!
(Abstract, Impure / Big Kahuna)

Legends in their respective genres, Dominik and D-Syfa have been leaders in Toronto music for years. What can happen when they join forces? Don't miss your chance to find out just how incredible these two can be!

Xofer b2b D-Monic - Breakbeat madness!
(Embedded, Goodfellaz / Pure Phunk Records, Chino Nightclub)

Toronto's original rock star teams up with the one and only D-Monic for something extra special, extra danceable, extra... furry? That's right, this is your once in a lifetime chance to see the legendary FUN FUR BATTLE!

Mizz Lee b2b Lucy Ford - DnB
(Nocturnal Commissions, Embedded)

Watch out! When these two join forces, they've been known to take over dancefloors and bodies alike with their combination of talented mixing, incredible track selection and super-star stage presence!

Mr. Slippery b2b Sebby Bozak - Nu-NRG
(Nocturnal Commissions, Embedded / Goodfellaz, BeatRanch Radio)

The man behind the best parties in London joins forces with one of the Beat Ranch boys for some of the most bangin' hard NRG you'll ever hear!

Mashed Up (AKA Dave of the Rave b2b DJ Skye [USA]) - Upfront Hardcore
(Nocturnal Commissions, De'ranged Entertainment)

The new generation of hardcore has shown incredible talent, and these two are at the vanguard of it, bringing a unique high-intensity style to every rave they play!

Fuzzboy - Happy Gabber
(Email, Big Kahuna)

On a scale of 1 to 10, Fuzzboy is freaking ridiculous! High speed, high energy, sometimes just plain high, Fuzzboy has been rocking the decks with the happy gabber for a long time, and he fits right in on the NC/Embedded stage!

Bliz b2b Mr. Tippy - Hardstyle
(TDSK / Hardbazz Factory)

Hamilton's #1 Hardstylist joins forces with London's own top-notch Hardstyle stomper in what promises to be an epic battle of bassline and badass!

Punk Master Techs [USA] - HHC
(DC Productions)

Fresh from Minnesota, this hardcore trooper and his friends have routinely been making thousand-mile drives to be a part of our rave scene - now THAT is dedication! Anyone with that much spirit to contribute belongs up front

Lyrical contributions from three North American hardcore legends:

MC Jumper (Hullabaloo) [USA]
MC Everybodies Daddy (Future Perfect Synergy)
MC Rukkus (Nocturnal Commissions) [USA]


And most importantly:
YOU!


As always, this event will feature fresh fruit and candy to help you keep your energy up; booths from TRIP; extensive decor from the NC DreamBuilders; free CDs and giveaways all night long; and of course, everybody receives TWO glowsticks with which to vote (and we hope you dance with them, too!)

We will also be hosting our traditional kandie kontest, with a very special prize! The winner of this Kandie Kontest gets to make their own Total Request CD - YOU will pick your very own favourite happy hardcore tunes to be mixed on an exclusive CD by DJ Dynamic just for you!

Tickets are available exclusively from Numb (250 Queen Street West) prior to the event! Tickets are 10$ Early Bird (before September 1st), 20$ thereafter, and 30$ at the door (but you've got three months to get tickets so why wait? )

PLUR, ROAR, and PLEASEDONOTEATYOURGLOWSTICKS in full effect!

See everybody there!

You all know that we at NC love our hardcore. What you may not have known is that we also love our soccer! That's why we were thrilled to join thousands of other fans in supporting Toronto FC, the hometown soccer team. But of course, we couldn't leave it there. I mean, as much fun as watching the pros play soccer is, how much MORE fun would it be to watch your own favourite DJs getting together for a game and embarrassing themselves thoroughly...

... and then having a kick-ass rave afterwards?


Hey, that's a great idea! Let's do that!



On September 28th, 2007, Nocturnal Commissions brings you a two-part event designed to show your support for Hardcore, Toronto, and our own soccer heroes Toronto FC!

First, meet up to watch us settle the age old question of HARDCORE vs DRUM AND BASS with a soccer showdown unlike any the world has ever seen! Some of Toronto's favourite hardcore DJs will be taking on some of the city's finest DnB DJs in a full-on soccer game destined to be drunker than any you've ever seen! Come down, meet up with your fellow ravers before the party to get to know them better, maybe have a picnic, and watch us all make fools of ourselves for a good cause. What good cause is that, you ask? Why, the Toronto Food Bank, to which we will be making a donation of canned and dry food the following day. Please bring an item of food for donation to the game or to the party to help us do our part to give back to the city that has given us so much!

Directly after the game, follow us back for a night of intense hardcore, uplifting trance, and yes, even good old DnB, all characterized by that trademark NC happy vibe! We're bringing you Toronto's first soccer-themed night (that we know of ), so what else could we call it but:

GOAL!

Bangin' music will be provided all night long by some of the world's finest, including a kick off for the North American RUSH tour!


Vapour - HHC [UK]
(RUSH Productions)

With releases on Ravin' Phantasy and showings at massive UK events including HTID in the Sun, not to mention his own RUSH Monthly, Vapour is poised on the brink of catapulting to the top of the Hardcore community!! We're proud to have this hardcore hooligan over to our side of the pond to showcase his bouncy, bangin' hardcore for the Canadian stop on the RUSH North American tour!

Reaction - HHC
(RUSH Productions)

Another of the hardcore masters behind the RUSH series of monthly events in the UK, Reaction brings his characteristic hardcore stylings over for a Canadian debut as part of the RUSH North American tour!!

Elixir - HHC?!
(Eartobrain, Hullabaloo)

One of the undisputed masters of the trance community in North America, this local legend has been lifting spirits and shaking dancefloors for years. But we had to ask - with amazing talent like that, how incredible would it be to see this man step up to play some happy hardcore? Only one way to find.....

Milo - Upfront Happy Hardcore
(North American Hardcore Movement, GAC Productions)

One of Toronto's adopted Americans, Milo has proven himself to be one of the most talented producers to come out of North America in the last few years. With stormers like "Pull it" and "Leave You Again" seeing play all across the planet, we're privileged to have this legend-in-the-making return to the NC stage to showcase his singular talents!

Emm - Uplifting Trance
(Synergy Canada)

The man behind some of Ottawa's most fantastic events and, lately, one of the prime movers in keeping Montreal's rave community in top form, Emm is also known around the globe for his commanding master of the decks! He's brought his inspiring and uplifting style to our stage before, and we couldn't wait to have him back!

Dynamic [USA] vs Fuzzboy - Happy Gabber
(Nocturnal Commissions/Email Productions)

Talk about high energy! When these two team up, all we can say is - great minds drink alike!

Mizz Lee vs Lucy Ford - Drum'n'Bass
(Nocturnal Commissions, Embedded Entertainment)

Some of Toronto's best loved performers, NC's resident DnB duo is set to provide all the broken beats you can handle!

George (Who Shoots and SCORES!) - DnB/HHC
(Nocturnal Commissions, Orange)

The man with more parenthetical suffixes than anyone in history couldn't decide on a genre, so he'll be bringing you some of everything tonight!

Dave of the Rave - Rave Music (go figure)
(Nocturnal Commissions)

Faster, slower, who knows? More energy - that's all that counts! Pianos don't hurt either.


As always, this event will feature fresh fruit and candy to help keep your energy up, concession booths, free CDs and giveaways all night long, and of course the long running NC tradition of the Kandie Kontest - dress up in your most kandied outfit and go for the prize!

Important things to remember - this is a SOCCER THEME PARTY!! We are supporting Toronto FC so wear your red and grey (or red and white) to show your support! And of course, bring your canned food donation so we can show them our support means more than just awesome music and spiffy clothes.

PLUR, ROAR, and HARDCOREISGOINGTOWINTHESOCCERGAME in full effect!

Venue for both the soccer game preparty and the event TBA 72 hours before the event!

Door price of 15$, or 10$ with canned or dry food donation!

See everyone there!

Good morning Kandie Ravers!! It's just THREE sleeps to go until TagBack and we're extremely excited here at NC and De'ranged HQ!

We know a lot of you are coming in from out of town and need some extra planning time, so we're releasing the venue info and timeslots a bit early to accomodate. We'll also be reposting our "Raver's Guide to Toronto" for those coming up for their first time. And remember, the dress code is WHITE TSHIRTS and bring a marker - this is a graffiti party and that means the plur book is YOU!


The venue for TagBack! is VIDA LOUNGE, located on St. Claire near Landsdowne. The address is:

1345 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M6G 1C3
Canada

And remember, timeslots go til SIX AM, because nobody wants to go home at 5! It's all cold and crap at 5.

Arena 1: The Blank Slate

9 Skye
10 Saiyan & Le Freak
11 Xphox & Leela
12 Lucy Ford & Frisky
~ 1 - 1:15 Candy Contest
1:15 Dynamic & Unabomber
2:15 Sunrize
3 Sunrize
4 George & Xofer
5 Dave of the Rave & Gabbo

Arena 2: The Sketchpad

9 Robotpilot
10 Adversary
11 DJ Locked
12 Bacchus
1 Awesome By Association
2 Mizz Lee & Jeph
3 Scartat & Selectone
4 Dirk D & King Ghidora
5 Mathmatech

And once again, EVERYBODY gets glow bracelets, fresh fruit, and candy included, the first 100 ravers receive a copy of "DJ Dynamic: Live at Countdown," and absolutely everybody - and we mean EVERYBODY - gets to take part in the happiest vibe in North America!

See you there!!