Aficionado 15 years as an underground success

This year Aficionado celebrates its 15th year of existence with a number of events planned across Europe to celebrate this milestone; the first is a live performance by Land of Light on Friday 22nd March in the Soup Kitchen basement.
DJ Support supplied by Moonboots and Jason Boardman (Aficionado), Jolyon Green (Lowlife) and Simon Tonkinson (Be My Guest).

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Land Of Light are the London-based duo Jonny Nash and Kyle Martin. Separately, Nash has earned praise from the likes of David Mancuso and François K for his Sombrero Galaxy project, and Kyle plays synth for ex-Ozric Tentacles/Planet Gong-fronted space rock band Dream Machine. Together, the pair make atmospheric, new worlds of sound which float just out of reach in Vangelis-tinged smoothness. Their self-titled debut album released in November 2012 via ESP Institute has received critical acclaim worldwide.

Aficionado is part of Manchester nightlife folklore, a Sunday night session devoted to the musical miracles which many overlook. Moonboots and Jason Boardman have, over the past 15 years at the helm, championed an endless list of lost classics and new delights.
It’s the very definition of Balearic, without genre or agenda.

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Jolyon Green Respected London Balearic DJ and ambient mixtape master, often found playing records alongside Matthew Burgess with whom he co-curated the fourth volume of Claremont 56’s Originals series. Together they have been long-term residents at Bill Brewster’s famed party Low Life. He’s also a frequent contributor to Test Pressing, has left traces at Cool in the Pool and Noise in My Head and regular guest player at Aficionado and Joe’s Bakery.