I'm a DJ who has made some music.
For all DJ Bookings please contact Dave or Tom at the Bassic Agency - td@bassic.co OR do@constellatetalent.com

◈ Bookings - bongani.music@outlook.com

High-Tech ◈ Melodic ◈ Bush 

❖ Sprout
❖ Recovery Collective
❖ Alula Tunes
❖ Ugenius
❖ AlpaKa MuziK
❖ Euphorie Bezirk
❖ Digital Structures 
❖ Techgnosis Records
❖ Stone Seed

In the heart of Australia's music scene, Bongani's love for music isn't just a passion – it's a cultural odyssey rooted in his ancestral Zulu heritage. Dance, art, and music have always been more than mediums of expression; they're his connection to a rich tapestry of culture and emotion.

For over 15 years, Bongani has fearlessly pushed creative boundaries, sculpting soundscapes that transcend genres. His productions, a masterful blend of ancestral rhythms and modern beats, reflect his meticulous approach to evoke raw emotions and transport listeners to the depths of his mind. 

Having graced stages worldwide, from the iconic Rainbow Serpent and Elements festivals to the underground vibes of Esoteric and Subsonic, Bongani's live performances are an immersive experience. On the dancefloor, his infectious energy, playful engagement, and carefully curated tracks create an unforgettable journey. 

Notable releases on respected labels like Sprout, Recovery Collective, Alula Tunes, Alpaka Musik, Technogsis, and Stone Seed have solidified Bongani's position at the forefront of the Australian melodic and bush techno realms. His music isn't just heard; it's felt, resonating with souls attuned to the rhythm of the earth and the pulse of the cosmos.

Bongani doesn't just make music; he crafts sonic rituals, inviting you on this transformative journey, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary beats, and let the music guide your soul.

Electronic Music Composer - Sound Artist
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#THEMA_Apulia [at] Threads Readio UK (Monthly Show)

✦ Käse Kochen - Bush Techno | Hybrid Electronic
✦ Harrison Downes - Deep Progressive Tech
✦ Bookings / MGMT: zigmon@stoneseedmusic.com

✦ Stone Seed
✦ Alpaka Muzik
✦ Digital Structures
✦ Techgnosis
✦ Synaesthetics

✦ Käse Kochen • Biography ✦

The sounds of the Käse Kochen sobriquet are an enigmatic & satisfying blend of various sub genres of contemporary progressive dance music. A homogenous amalgam of synthetic & organic sounds; instrumental, digital and found - resulting in something truly profound.
 
Originating in the forest dwelling doof scene of Northern New South Wales, Käse Kochen has ripened into an impressive Australian artist, gracing internationally sought slots including Rainbow Serpent Festival’s Market Stage, Shankra Festival’s Horizon Floor (Switzerland), Subsonic Music Festival and Elements Festival’s Main Stage.
 
A family artist of Australia’s Stone Seed imprint (formerly Bassic Records), Käse Kochen has made his mark as one of the pioneering artists of the country’s unique “bush techno” sound and furthermore, of the global progressive techno movement. Between his Käse Kochen alias and birth-name project Harrison Downes, he prolifically releases on Stone Seed, Digital Structures and Techgnosis Records, along the way collaborating with and remixing the likes of The Riddler/Talpa, Maksim Dark, Jossie Telch, Electrypnose, Luis M, Carbon, Sugar Glider and scores of Australia’s most talented.
 
Käse Kochen’s full length album “Encounters In Melancholy” embodied the concept and journey of the project. Encounters was revisited with a stunning 2020 remix album, and proceeded by the immense Encounters Vol III, that saw Käse Kochen intertwine with artists such as The Riddler, K.A.L.I.L, Dysphemic, Ben Coda and more, forging his name with the elite of the psychedelic scene.

✦ Harrison Downes • Biography ✦

Shaped by smooth progressive grooves, driven by surreal weighty basslines, Harrison Downes develops cinematic experiences with each conceptualised piece, resulting in his astounding collection of aural art.
 
Famed by his bush techno project Käse Kochen, Harrison Downes delves into the deeper realms of progressive techno, progressive house and minimal tech under the guise of his birth name.
 
Launching in 2019, the Harrison Downes project quickly gained serious momentum, with his debut single ‘Desiderata’ on Techgnosis Records as well as singles and remixes of Doppel, Rainbird, Waveback, Maxi Basshead / Hoodat and Käse Kochen across Stone Seed, Digital Structures and SixthSense Australia platforms.

Ant TC1 along with Hidden Agenda founded Dispatch Recordings back in 2001, Ant originally helped out with the management side of the label before finding his feet within the realms of production; which was a natural progression for him having DJ’d on pirate radio and in clubs from the age of 14 (since 1992).  His first release alongside frequent production partner Stress Level appeared on Dispatch after almost 3 years of hard work getting their collective sound where they felt it needed to be before even thinking about turning on a DAT recorder.  After their first release hit the stores they quickly picked up a wealth of DJ support across their early material and went on to release for a who’s who list of established Drum & Bass record labels including the likes of Renegade, CIA, Advanced, Critical Records Integral, Liquid V, Commercial Suicide, Good Looking Records, Bingo Beats and Samurai Music.

By demand remix work started to feature heavily within their output and the duo went on to remix for the likes of Hidden Agenda, Chris SU, Artificial Intelligence, Kabuki, Total Science, Optical & Ryme Time (Jagged Edge), Atlantic Connection, Tactile & DJ Marky.  Branching out and working with other producers such as Survival, DLR & Philth has only furthered experience Ant’s skills at the controls over the years, Ant has also released his own solo material more recently on top of remixing for the likes of Lomax on Integral Records.  In 2014 Ant realised a lifetime ambition, securing his first ever release for the legendary Metalheadz label “Hungry For Atmosphere” alongside Mako, DLR & Villem with further releases for the label and counting going into 2024.

Ant’s production output has featured on a mass of compilations and mix CD’s compiled by the likes of Shy FX, LTJ Bukem, Total Science, AI, Spectrasoul, Klute and Brian G.  Additionally his work has featured very heavily within the radio shows of Friction, Grooverider, Fabio, Goldie, Bailey & Rene LaVice on their respective BBC Radio 1 slots over the years as well as BBC 1Xtra where Ant once hosted his own one-off 4 hour show, he has since additionally made 2 guest DJ appearances for DJ Friction on his Radio 1 show.  His DJ’ing work has seen him play all over the globe from Adelaide to Los Angeles, from Hong Kong to Sarajevo, Vancouver to Bangkok and last but by no means least regularly UK and EU wide. Additionally for the most part of the decade beyond 2010 Ant also worked as the Artist Manager for both Outlook and Dimensions Festival in Croatia, leading up the booking process, budgets and travel aspects for the festival.

Fast forward through to 2024; Ant is now responsible for the lead label management roles of both Metalheadz & Dispatch Recordings and is based in Thailand, with a purpose built studio room recently finished the plan (alongside managing a mass of planned record label releases) is to get back to focusing on writing music more consistently than he ever has previously.

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