Date: Summer–Fall 2003
Location: Le Pulp, Batofar, ParisParis – Paris, France
Details: During its first months, Ed Banger Records was introduced to the Paris underground scene through DJ sets by Busy P, DJ Mehdi, Feadz, and Mr. Flash. These informal appearances helped test unreleased material and build the first core audience for the label.
Source: Red Bull Music Academy – Pedro Winter Lecture (2013)
Date: June 2003
Location: Paris, France (likely Le Pulp, but undocumented)
Details: Ed Banger’s first official release, “Radar Rider” by Mr. Flash (ED001), was introduced via DJ sets in clubs and shared on promo vinyls. Although no official release party is confirmed, it was played by Busy P in various sets during the summer.
Source: Discogs – Mr. Flash – Radar Rider
Date: Fall 2003
Location: Paris, France (notably at Le Pulp)
Details: Justice submitted their track “Never Be Alone” to Pedro Winter in 2003. Busy P included it in club sets before its official release. The track’s reception in these underground venues would launch Justice's career and eventually evolve into the 2006 anthem “We Are Your Friends.”
Source: Pedro Winter interview – Tsugi Magazine (2023)
Date: Ongoing through 2003
Location: Various Paris venues (Le Triptyque, Nouveau Casino – undocumented)
Details: In addition to regular DJ sets, Ed Banger-affiliated artists reportedly performed short guest sets or appeared unannounced at other electronic parties in Paris. These were not official Ed Banger events but reflect the slow infiltration of the label’s sound into the local scene.
Source: No formal documentation – consistent with artist testimonies and Parisian nightlife blogs (2000s)