Biography Tobie Alle Tobie Allen is not simply coming up from the
underground; he is breaking out smoking, in his inimitable “take no
prisoners” style. A relatively recent addition to the London scene,
although a Cockney by birth, he cut his dance teeth in Cape Town club
land where he is viewed as a household name where
his legendary gigs at Cape Town’s leading clubs are regarded in
reverential tones in “I was there” moments. Across South Africa
he is always a main arena headliner at all major outdoor events and
is now seen as one of the Godfathers of SA house
music and a local legend in dance music culture in
general. Through his many hats, as a DJ, Promoter and
Producer, he was instrumental in creating the Cape Town scene,
surely one of the most wild, wicked and vibrant nightlife
destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. Needing wider tapestries and seeking other
challenges he returned to Blighty where he went back to basics.
He listened, watched, interacted and paid his dues and in a very
short time back in the UK, he built a solid reputation with his
Bootleg Social and Prohibition nights. Whereas Prohibition, monthly
at the White House for the last two years, has stayed true to its
roots as a dirty, filthy backroom night, it is Bootleg Social, his
signature night, which is cementing Tobie’s reputation as one of
the most exciting talents on the scene. At a Bootleg Social the outside world is
entirely forgotten, the house is devilishly sexy, the decor
debauched, the girls raunchy and the vibe that delightful blend of
sophistication and sleaze, which has attracted the interest of some
of the biggest names in the business. This truly unique clubbing
experience has grown from a small backroom of likeminded souls to an
international phenomenon, expanding from London to tours to Ibiza and
beyond. In the past year alone Bootleg Social nights has
been featured at Ministry of Sound, We love..Space, Terrace
at Cream @ Amnesia, Pacha London, Brixton Acadamy and Snow
bombing. They have also partnered with such edgy
luminaries as Global Underground, Wonderland, SOS, Get Loaded,
Stealth (Roger Sanchez night) and Size (Steve Angello night), We Love
….with Groove Armada, Fedde Le Grande and many more. Upcoming
nights include support for Paul Van Dyk on his world club tour, Above
and Beyond at Brixton academy and a return to Ibiza for the season
closing parties Where Sleaze meets sophistication Bootleg Social works so well as the night
personifies Tobie’s attitude to music and to life. Hedonistic,
crowd centred, up for it beats that are focused unmistakably on the
pleasure principle. Tobie’s lust for life is infectious, as the mad
hooting hordes that raise the roof every time Tobie drops one of his
trademark rippers, testifies too. Decadent Dancefloors De rigueur He believes in taking dance music back to first
principles; it is about sharing the epiphany, the moment, the feeling
that that is the place you have always known you want to be. Crowd
pleasing for Tobie is not simply an adjective it is an
imperative! Always innovative, Tobie refuses to be tied down
by a genre as he guides the dance floor to the next level. His many
nights are as varied as this they are hectic, thebackroom carnage
of Prohibition, the slick styling of Bootleg, the underground edge of
his groundbreaking Tech house night- Tek nation
at the Gallery/Ministry of Sound and
even A.T.A.R.I a trippy psy trance project is creating serious
industry buzz. Out with his own nights Tobie is in increasing
demand nationwide as he criss-crosses the country with regular gigs
at dance music institutions like Gatecrasher, Love Bug, Ministry and
Arcadia. In the past year Tobie has also been taking this
sonic understanding to the studio, where his two releases thus far
have both made serious dents on the dance music charts, with more
scheduled for release in early autumn. Truly an international talent, from the sun baked
beaches of Cape Town to the back streets of London, Tobie has
demonstrated that by dedication to the scene and love of music you
can break into, flourish and extend the experience wherever you are
on the planet. Tobie Allen has arrived, check in time is now!
