Congrats to Megablend 2 winner DJ Eclectik!

After 5 preliminary rounds and 40 DJs, the Megablend 2 finals went down Wednesday Dec 2nd. It was a fantastic night with all the remaining competitors spinning excellent sets, but alas there could be only 3 winners. Brendan Butter played a very classy set to take home 3rd place. Goodspin played a technical masterpiece that had the room rockin to place as the runner-up.

But it was DJ Eclectik who pulled out all the stops – great mixing and programming, fun crowd interaction and top notch turntablism added up to him being the unanimous choice as the MEGABLEND 2 champ – congrats!

Check the video of his winning set or to download an MP3 of it HERE

Megablend 2 winner DJ Eclectik from Cheylene SharkEye on Vimeo.

Thanks again to all the DJs who competed, and all the fans who cheered them on. It was another great event and we can’t wait to do it all again in the spring. Until then be sure to look out for the Red Bull 3 Style in early 2010, where Eclektik will go up against 7 of Vancouver’s best for the chance to represent in the national finals in Toronto.

Donnelly Hospitality Management Goes Big for the Holidays 8th Annual Toy Drive for the Salvation Army

Vancouver, BC – This year, Donnelly Hospitality Management (DHM) gets right into the spirit of Christmas giving. The hospitality industry leader is conducting their 8th Annual Toy Drive in partnership with the Salvation Army and the Donnelly Fund at Republic Nightclub on Tuesday December 15th from 8pm – 12pm.

The 8th Annual Toy Drive ensures a special Christmas for children in need across the Lower Mainland. DHM is giving a $50 Toys ‘R’ Us gift certificate to each employee, along with suppliers, close industry partners and VIP customers —over 400—to buy gifts for underprivileged kids of all ages. Gift certificate recipients are encouraged to get into the spirit and go beyond the $50; DHM will match all donations added to the $50 gift certificate. With sights set high, the caring company is aiming to donate over $30,000 worth of toys this year.

The Toy Drive is the most anticipated event of the year for DHM and includes a chic and cheerful Christmas Cocktail Party at Republic, where the goods go to the kids. Party goers will bring their unwrapped gifts, receive Christmas cocktails and complimentary appetizers, and enjoy live 80s synthpop hits from house band One Night Stand. As the party plays on throughout the night, the gifts continue to pile high from DHM staff, partners and friends who come out to support the kids.

For more information about the Donnelly Fund visit:Donnelly Fund

The Salvation Army is one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of social services, ensuring donations go directly to those in most urgent need. DHM conducted the first annual Christmas Toy Drive in 2002, benefitting the Salvation Army and children in need. The Annual Toy Drive has become one of the largest in the city, in which DHM challenges other companies to support this highly anticipated event and promotes goodwill within the company by encouraging staff to celebrate the holiday spirit of giving.

Donnelly Hospitality Management (DHM) is a creative and diverse management company. DHM owns and operates award-winning nightclubs: Pop Opera, Republic, Bar None, and the Modern; popular pubs: The Bimini, The Calling, The Library Square Public House, Smileyʼs Pub, and the Lamplighter; the cocktail lounge The Granville Room, and the Metropole. The companyʼs attention to detail, impressive entertainment calendars, modern designs, community and charity support, and strict policies on patron safety has earned them a reputation as an industry leader in Vancouver.