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The party ended 48 hours ago and I've still been trying to come up with words to talk about it. After 10 years of Hulla I can say I've never had a personal experience like at OMGH. It's simply amazing that every one of Hulla's 45 events have been truly great in their own way with countless memories and lives changed from each one.

The party had a completely different feel than All Good Things, that party was bittersweet and had that end of an era feel. This time 'round it was more euphoric and celebratory. We were all happy to return to something we loved so much.

For me, the party is summed up in all the photos I've seen of myself in the crowd. I was aware that there were tons of photos being taken of me, and in the back of my mind I was thinking I was going to look like an idiot, but every photo I've seen so far I've got the biggest smile I've ever had in my life. I probably broke my face holding that for so long.

I used to tell people I was envious of the crowd at Hulla, getting to experience something I never got to myself. My days as a raver are long behind me, and obvously nothing like Hulla existed back then. Back in 2000 Silver1 and myself made the trip to the UK to party at Slammin' Vinyl, and while that was a nice large event with a very hardcore audience and something I'll remember, nothing out there is like a Hullabaloo. In reflection, my favorite memories from that trip are from being with Silver1 but not from the crowd around us. I think that's the Hulla difference.

I got emotional many times over the weekend whenever I considered what kind of support was being shown to me, and still does, after all these years. I feel truly humbled to have such a unique connection to the audience. It's just another piece of that Hulla puzzle that makes us so special.

There were lots of old faces out, a couple people I met at the very first Hulla even. And lots of new faces too which was fantastic. The fresh blood and energy kept the night from being a tired retro nostalgia trip and Hulla newbies have always been a big part of every Hulla so you were all certainly welcomed this time as well.

THank you to all the DJs and MCs who made the night what it was. I also want to thank D-minus, Silver1, "Gobstopper" and Kwik for coming out of retirement for the night. Personally, I wouldn't want to throw a Hulla without our core group together again and it was great to have the whole team back in formation.

I need to make a special mention of MC Storm. It was heart breaking when he was unable to make AGT because of a house fire destroying all his travel documents. He's been such a big part of Hulla over the years and the thought that he missed our final party, and most likely never seeing him again, was a pretty sad addition to the night. It's been 3 years since he's been here, and I knew most of the current crowd had no idea what they were in for with him and glad they all got a taste of not just MC Storm, but MC Storm at Hullabaloo. It can't be beat. Storm told me again and again there's no dance floor in the world like Hulla.

I want to thank everyone who volunteered for the Friendship Crew. We didn't start Hulla with a friendship crew back in '97. I used to place the whistles on a table and let people help themselves on the way in. Then at some point in our first year a girl named Jenny volunteered to kind of organize things a bit better, and before you knew it we had this unique crew of people that became a big part of the Hulla experience. The faces have changed over the last 10 years obviously, but it's great to see the tradition live on.

I have to make special mention of my wife, Robin, of course. Obviously she's been a large presence in Hulla for many years, but never as much as OMGH. I used to say that it was my job to get us to when the doors open, then she took over for the night and all I had to do was DJ. This year after the flyer and creative part was done she was left dealing with most of it right through the end. As much work as it was, I know she took great pride in her work and I was very happy to tell her "look at what we created" while we were in the middle of the dance floor.

To be honest, we were so overwhelmed but the love and energy shown us that it came home with us and made us feel deeply about each other in a way we hadn't felt in years. We literally spent much of Sunday lying in bed staring in each other's eyes. No artificial stimulants required!

Thanks to everyone who came out and made the party what it was. It's getting cliched to say, but it's simply true that without you there is no Hullabaloo.



We'll be working on getting the Hulla DVD done over the next month. It took a lot of work to get the storyline for the movie complete in a cohesive fashion and barely got that done before the premiere, and we'll be adding in more party footage from our archives plus more that we shot this weekend.

I've got a couple surprises yet about what will be included with the DVD but the final project will most likely be 2 discs and over 4 hours in length.

I haven't listened to the tapes from the party yet, but I had a dedicated tape guy with 2 machines taping them (1 redundent backup) to insure we nailed it. The party itself is over so quick but the live recordings last forever and there was no way I was going to let this party slip away.

I said "never say never" about what the future holds because frankly I never thought there would be another after AGT (despite those people that claim to know what goes on inside my head better than myself) so I can never say never again despite there being no plans. Right now I just want to relax a bit, and then complete the DVD and box sets.

Happy Hullabaloo!!!!

Chris

No Typical Raver

i gotta agree with you, it was nice to not have a zombie on stage

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kylefabulous

im crying at my computer...

i'm so glad this brought the spark back for everyone...

it proves it never died... just smoldered into submission!

HULLA 4 EVER!


it was like we never stopped...

PapaSmurff

aww... that gave me goosebumps Frolic. Now, after OMGH, I trully know what others meant when they said that Hullabaloo changes your life.. I dont feel like the same person i was before..
HAPPY HULLA!!!

Mr Skittles

This party did have a better vibe than AGT. I'm not sure if it was b/c of all of the noobs, or maybe because a lot of old heads were getting together as well. But this party goes to show that HULLA still lives, and will shine like no other.

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hyppy2

I really like your words about how the whole experience brought you and Robin closer together. It reminds me a little of when my fiancee and I went camping a few years ago and packed up the whole site in record time when it started pouring rain. It takes a special kind of duo to accomplish something extraordinary.

I also know when you mean by "never say never". I haven't been to a party or club in about 3 years, with little incentive to go back until you announced OMGH. I came out of retirement, I told myself, to seal the envelope and affix the stamp on my raving career.

I was sober for this party and absolutely amazed myself at how the music and atmosphere and people brought out so much energy and positivity from my deepest depths. I experienced long lost feelings I suspected were caused by youth or naivete or narcotics or some combination of those things, but none of those variables were in play this weekend.

I'm a different person than I used to be, I have different priorities and viewpoints, and I'm a little wiser now. I'm 28 years old now, it's been 11.5 years since my first rave, and I I've seen just about everything the Toronto scene has to offer. I expected to have a quaint time, if nothing else. But I've taken away so much more from OMGH...

The Hulla ravers are just amazing. I got so many kind wishes, lovely conversations, candy bracelets, email addresses, pleasant chats, and beaming smiles. I explained Hullabaloo to my fiancee as the Star Trek of raves - people of all different nationalities, colours, religions, ethnicities, subculture affiliations, sexualities, all accepting each other unconditionally. I'd forgotten how much I love the Hulla ravers. They are the best case scenario of how mankind can aspire to evolve.

Most important of all, I discovered a little something about myself at OMGH. I only stuck around until just after midnight, and I came sober and excited to be there. I haven't been out dancing in years and I'm chubby and out of shape, yet I somehow danced HARD for 3 hours. I loved every second of it. I didn't know most of the songs but I know the genre so I anticipated and danced in time with the progressions. When the hardcore kicks broke down and the melodies came in and the house lights flipped on and a thousand happy ravers went hands-up CRAZY I... can't describe it. My heart stopped, my head stopped, time stopped, and everything in the universe was perfect. MC Jumper nailed it when he reminded us all to realise how lucky we all are.

Peace. Love. Unity. Respect. Responsibility. All these variables were true for me that night, and that's what made it so great. I suppose I haven't grown out of raving after all - I've grown into a better raver.

OMGH was the best party I've ever attended. No question.

theFlash6342

damn you chris why you gotta make me cry at work!!!!! there wasnt any moment at this party that i would ever give back. everyone i met made me feel like family in an instant and i didnt even mind getting stuck under chris and kyle fabs armpits in the group hug, LOL.

I love everyone of you people so yes i'm praying for another hulla as week speak! happy hulla people and thank you again!

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~icic~

I want to thank you and robin soo much for this experience..this was my first hulla and I had the time of my life ..I meet so many great people ..the music was great and there was not a time i didint have a smile on my face ..I remember I was so happy when I got that ticket cause all i would hear from my friends was how great hulla was and now I got to experience it for myself. Thank you so much and I will never forget that day

neverlandgurl

Kyle...stop being in my bwain...this for me was the awesomest part...everyone just fell right in without a moment of hesitation

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you know, it WAS like we never stopped!

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anabolic frolic

yeah, kind of weird to think there's a void of 2 years and essentially 10 missing Hullas.

The funny thing is, had those 10 Hulla's happened, a lot of the people we know and saw this weekend probably would have dropped out long before.

skunkdiggity

Chris and Robin-I would like to thankyou for the best night of my entire life, and for yet again topping yourselves. Every Hulla I go to just gets better and better. It was so wonderful to bring a friend who hasn't been to a party since 1999, and really wasn't familiar with the hardcore scene, and watch his mind be blown away and share in his amazement over the crowd and music-I'm sorry Disney, but Hulla is the happiest place on earth!

And let me just say this-many stars/musicians/whathaveyou have "retired." It is more than understandable that one would need a break and would feel burnt out after pumping out so many years of creativity and excitement. It has to be exhausting on a level that most people just could not fathom. I know I'm being redundant but I as well see a future in Hulla, not just because I want there to be one, but because that party was truly inspiring and uplifting, and kinda felt like the dawn of a new era. If nothing else comes to pass though, thankyou for allowing me to experience it one last time, and reminding me of the reasons why I got involved in, fell in love with and stuck around this scene for as long as I have. Much Love and Hugz-Gina

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JohnGotti

No words can even describe Hulla for me. I got everything I expected and so much more. I was so upset going into Hulla because most of my candy accidently got shipped to my new place in California, so I walked into Hulla with nearly nothing. It didn't even matter though. As soon as I stepped through the doors It was on. Hulla was all that mattered. I've Never experienced a vibe like that. Hope I'll get to again!!!!

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Beatz4Brainz

First thank you to Chris and Robin this was the most amazing experience of my life. No party has ever changed me as a person but now I am added to that list of people who are never the same after Hulla. I remember being in the middle of the dance floor with nobody i had came with around me and i felt like everyone was my best friend i mean i didn't even notice my crew wasn't around. I had heard it said but to really FEEL HULLA inside of me was an unexplainable thing. I will be hoping for more hullas like everyone else but either way thank you to the Frolics, all MCs DJs, and ravers you will all always have a special place in my heart.

kandikid982

This was my 3rd Hulla and every one was special. This one was especially special for me too. Everyone has a sweet story to tell- it's amazing. I need another reason to go to Toronto---- maybe another hulla?!?!?! hehe. Every Hulla Raver is simply special. I <3 U!!!!!!
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