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Bear Pride 2009

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Once again its time for one of the highlights of International Bear calendar. Hundreds of the bears, cubs and their admirers will be descending for London Bear Pride 2009 organized by the worlds premier bear venue XXL

A Charity that is close to the hearts of the bear community. The British Heart Foundation is a charity fighting heart and circulatory disease. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients.

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The Albert Kennedy Trust stives to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people are able to live in accepting, supportive and caring homes, by providing a range of services to meet the individual needs of those who would otherwise be homeless or living in a hostile environment.

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The Struan MacDonald Red Ribbon Fund. Struan suddenly died on the 6th March 2009. He will be greatly missed by his partner Steve and all his family. The Terrance Higgins Trust was a charity that Struan strongly supported and any donations in Struan's memory would be fantastic.

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The KINGS ARMS on POLAND ST will be hosting the OFFICIAL LONDON BEAR PRIDE Pre-Party. The Fur and Fun kicks off from 8pm with DJ ALEX LOGAN (XXL) Spinning the fur friendly tunes from 9pm-midnight.. This is the perfect opportunity for from across the globe can meet greet and mingle.

The main events kicks off on Saturday Night with the BEAR Pride Event at XXL.

If the XXL Superstar Resident roster of ChristianM, Leonardo Glovibes, Joe Egg, Steve Felice & Alex logan were not enough entertainment for you..... we've enlisted one of the biggest DJ/Production Duos on the planet to work their magic on the Bear Pride Saturday Night. They are none other than the multi-Grammy nominated MOTO BLANCO. Also Bear Pride sees the return of the outer-space caBEARet stage featuring the stars of the caBEARet scene.

The Arches (Home to XXL LONDON) 9PM -6AM

The Floor Rockin DUO...
Moto Blanco.  Bobby Blanco and Miki Moto are the best known pseudonyms of Danny Harrison and Arthur Smith, two of the most exciting DJ-producers on the house music scene. The South London-based pair have enjoyed worldwide success on the back of several original productions and remixes showcased on labels including Cassagrande, Defected and Hed Kandi and, whether producing as Bobby Blanco and Miki Moto or under various other guises including M-Factor, Menta, EMO, DND, 187 Lockdown, Nush, Congress, DYNK, Bass City Rollaz or Discotex, they are firmly established as one of the world’s most consistent and innovative DJ-production units.

Plus
The Dream Bears are the World's premier all-bear dance and cabaret troupe - see them bursting on to the Outerspace caBEARet stage!


Moto Blanco

 

 

 


The Dream Bears 

 

Sunday sees the return of FUSION. Headlining the event is none other than the FREEMASONS.  FULL LINE UP TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SOON!

THE MIGHTY FREEMASONS
As you can guess we've asked your favourite DJ/Production duo back to spin some more of their magic!  The boys have been quiet of late because they have been holed up in the studio getting the productions ready for their followup to 'SHAKEDOWN' 

First single off the album is with none other that Sophie Ellis-Bexter. But enough about them. As we know from Previous FUSION events they have a bag of treats that they love to unleash on the dancefloor.

SMATENING UP WITH
Steve Smart is one of the fastest growing names in dance music and radio, presenting the big Start to the Kiss Weekend with Friday Night Kiss 7-10pm, Saturday night Floorfillers Show. 8pm-12am, and back for some classic action with Kisstory Sunday nights 7-9pm

Steve's unique approach to DJ'ing is refreshing to say the least: "I play according to the dance floor all the time, that is my most important aim. Too many DJ's stick to one style, one formula and then when that formula doesn’t work anymore they struggle to re-invent themselves... I maintain my sound which can be melodic and big-room sounding at times but still keeping my approach embracing the sound of now"

BIG TIME HOUSE
And last but not least, XXL resident ChristianM finishes the main room line up.  Christian has been the main resident over the decks of XXL for the last 9 years. He know how to fill a floor! 

Plus
THE RETURN OF COZMIC
Their mission is to get you as high as the ceiling for the duration of the night,
think Love Muscle without the drag interruption


The Freemasons
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Steve Smart
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ChristianM


COZMIC

 

Ursus Planet™ @ Bear Pride 2009
Monday 25th May 2009
XXL Arches, London UK
£5 entry

Think of the best party you have ever been to, add a pinch of indie pop, a dash of disco funk, a spoonful of old favourites. Mix in some modern classics and stir well, whilst adding the fun... Then cook on a very high heat - and hey presto - you have a perfect Ursus London™!

Add to that massive dancefloor classics and uplifting funky house, fit furry men, big sexy daddies and cute as you like cubs and you have a very, very tasty FleshDance™ party!

Put the two together and you have the best way to end a truly wicked weekend of celebration of all things big, furry and downright sexy... join us at our very special Ursus Planet™ - Bear Pride 2009 Party - the only way to end Bear Pride!

In the Ursus London™ Room

The man, the legend...
We are very pleased and privileged to welcome, for the first time ever at any bear event, the magnificent, Mr Mark Moore from S'express - playing one of his truly original and totally t'riffic party sets, he's sure to get some big ol' booty shaking with his unique blend of electro / new wave / electronica / electro beats and dirty disco. Grrr.

Plus
His not so little assistant for the party, is an old friend of ours - the big, old beary musical maverick DKUB, back with more of his bag of tricks - mashups / retrobeats / poptastic party hits and more than a few special surprises!

Both will be playing in the Terrace Bar Room, be sure to make both feel welcome and give them a big hairy bear hug if you see them...

Mark Moore


DKUB

In the FleshDance™ Room

Downright funky...
We are also very pleased to welcome, a very cute and talented young man - DJ Simon Baker! Playing nothing but the very best in house classics, expect a great afternoon of all your favourite dancefloor fillers from the past 20 years...

If those three weren't enough... Our final DJ in the line up is the one and only Severino, godfather of the Disco Mafia and demon on the decks - be sure not to miss him as he works his magic!

And there's more
The lovely guys at XXL have promised to throw in a free BBQ (weather permitting) so if you do get a bit peckish after all that moving and a shakin', then get your butt out to the Terrace where there will be some very tasty treats on offer.

See you there!


Simon Baker (Sicub)


Severino