Winter Sessions 2010 Launch Party Review

Venue: Le Podium, Chamonix Patinoire/Ice Rink

Date: 18/12/09

'Mountain folk gear up for a season laced with fresh tracks and glorious powder'

As the first heavy dusting of powder hits the Chamonix valley, what better way to celebrate mountain life than with the launch of Winter Sessions 2010, a series of events led by a prolific cohort of artists/DJs/snow sports fanatics and creative types brimming with mountain soul.

Over the next five months, the head-honchos at World Sessions 2010 have concocted an events calendar spanning the Alps that is going to be hard to outshine. Lucky powder-hungry people can expect to be treated to the fresh sounds of D-Code, Jenna G, Foreign Beggars and Engine-Earz playing in resorts such as Meribel, Val D’Isere and Chamonix - culminating in a storming three-day festival in April.

The launch party got off to a stomping start with DJs in two arenas revving up the crowd, reverberating ear-tingling vibes from a white-hot sound system supplied by Funktion One. A burly crew of local artists including: Delph, IYE 95 and Skred teased and tantalised with a bouncy mix of hip-hop, breaks, and dub step. Swiss duo Luluxpo provided a hearty blend of pink-tinted electro with a sensual, loved-up vibe.

The line-up was headed by legendary godfather of hip-hop Rodney P, who exuded more energy than a six-month-old cocker spaniel - integrating himself fully with the crowd like a true showman. Rodney P belted out a barrage of familiar tunes in his iconic London wide-boy accent, inviting all of the Winter Sessions crew to join him on the decks throughout the set. This free-style attitude paid off, keeping everyone buzzing with adrenaline, exactly how mountain-junkies should feel after an epic session on the slopes.

For more info on forthcoming events go to: http://wintersessions2010.com/