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Boundary pushing Belgian-born Canadian based producer

Apashe with Brass Orchestra

will make his highly anticipated return to Australia with headline shows across the east coast this October.

The globally-acclaimed dance music institution, Defected, is set to embark on its annual Australasia tour for 2024, returning with a trio of shows across Australia and Bali this November.

Celebrating 25 years as a leading force within music and club culture, the highly-anticipated return will see Defected power dancefloors in Melbourne, Sydney and Bali from the 1st to the 3rd of November 2024 – adding to the brand’s world tour spanning 25 countries.

Continuing its unstoppable domination of the dance world, Defected Australasia will come after the brand’s much-celebrated Ibiza season and flagship Croatia and Malta festivals.

Kicking off in Melbourne on Friday the 1st of November, the 2024 edition sees a world-class line-up of house heavyweights set the tone for the tour with a late-night affair of essential house music at the city’s premier music venue, 170 Russell.

ONE HIT AGENCY PRESENTS.

Don’t forget the Defected Radio Show airs in Australia exclusively on KISS every Monday 3pm – 4pm.

A landmark exhibition, Africa Fashion celebrates the creativity, ingenuity, and global impact of contemporary African fashions from the mid-twentieth century to the present day.  Featuring over 200 works – spanning fashion, textiles, adornment, photography, music and film – the exhibition illuminates a thriving fashion scene as dynamic and varied as the continent itself.

Developed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and presented in Melbourne in partnership with the NGV, Africa Fashion is the largest exhibition of fashions from this region in an Australian art institution to date. More than 50 designers and artists from 20 African countries are represented.

Boundary pushing Belgian-born Canadian based producer

Apashe with Brass Orchestra

will make his highly anticipated return to Australia with headline shows across the east coast this October.

A camp and chaotic celebration of queer joy, dismantling bi-phobia with levity and heart.

Join Bisexual Icons Millicent Sarre (‘Opinionated’), Jemma Allen (‘Reclaiming Harry’), and Rosie Russell (‘The Finest Filth’), for a big, bold evening of cathartic comedy chaos. Pairing an unforgettable original soundtrack and the transformative power of tap dance, ‘Bisexual Intellectuals’ is a celebration of queer joy, dismantling bi-phobia with levity and heart. 

Fresh off the back of an award-winning and sold-out Adelaide Fringe season, this original score ranges from folk ballads all the way to EDM bangers. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even go home and buy a pair of tap shoes. 

“The embodiment of queer joy.” ☆☆☆☆☆ – Glam Adelaide
“Silly, sexy & self-aware.” ☆☆☆☆☆ – BingeFringe
“Compelling, camp & ultimately joyful.” ☆☆☆☆1/2 – InReview
“A comedic masterpiece of bisexual liberation.” ☆☆☆1/2 – Your Local Hok

Step onto the court of this contemporary turmoil that entangles the timelessness of Shakespearean drama with hot, sporty, girl power like you’ve never seen before.
Join us for an electrifying experience of music, dance and theatre, giving you the biggest party this Fringe season.

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence is a cautionary tale where deadly ambition meets treacherous scheming when a Netball team of gutsy misfits train for their Inter-School Comp.

A night you’ll never forget and 9 huge dance anthems, this show is underpinned by the synth-pop genius of PROJECT BEXX.

Presented by Crash Theatre Co as they assemble an all-female powerhouse team of WA artists.
See you on the court, b*tch!

Bonjour! The Sugar Showgirls invite YOU, mon cherie, to a flirty moonlit soiree full of burlesque, cabaret song & dance.

Delve into 3 titillating themes throughout the show:
✨️🕺funky disco fever
✨️🧜‍♀️a secret mermaid lagoon
✨🤘glam rock 80s fun

Oui, The Sugar Showgirls are shimmying on over to Eltham to share their decadent brand of burlesque with you! Don your finest outfit, then sit back, relax and let us take you back to the golden era of Hollywood and entertainment; a time of glamour, humour, feathers and fun.
Not your typical burlesque show, we have your night sorted as this show is sure to satisfy even the biggest sweet-tooths!

Sure to give you a sugar high, this show stars award-winning performers for your entertainment
What do you say? Are you ready to satisfy your sugar cravings with this indulgent experience? Say Oui!

✨ONE NIGHT ONLY!!✨
DATE: Saturday the 5th of October
TIME: Doors at 7pm, Show begins at 7:30pm
PLACE: Eltham Performing Arts Centre (1605 Main Road Eltham Victoria 3095 Australia)
There’s no use sugarcoating it, this event is strictly an 18 event: contains partial nudity and some raunchy language

Want a little taste before this sweet treat comes to you? check out our socials:
https://instagram.com/thesugarshowgirls
https://www.facebook.com/TheSugarShowgirls

Old Monk Entertainments is thrilled to present Shanti People’s historic Australian debut, live and electrifying on October 5th, 2024!
For the first time ever in Australia, experience the groundbreaking fusion of Vedic mantras and EDM techno at Melbourne’s premier venue, Industrique.
Managed by Teal House, this night will ignite your senses with Shanti People’s innovative blend of ancient spiritual chants and pulsating electronic beats. Renowned for their immersive performances that combine deep-rooted traditions with modern electronic energy, Shanti People delivers a high-energy performance that’s impossible to resist.
Their infectious melodies and vibrant stage presence promise a dance party like no other. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic live—grab your tickets now and prepare for an epic night out!

Flow.mender – Master of smooth transitions and soulful vibes
DJ Psyraj – Melbourne-based psytrance DJ known for his electrifying stage presence and background as an audio engineer
.Oblvn –Renowned for his unique sound and electrifying performances, Oblvn Sound is a Melbourne-based DJ who has a track record of rocking every stage he steps on.

Join Lilium and an eclectic ensemble of alternative drag queens, kings and things in an unholy communion. Together, we will indulge in forbidden rituals to summon your deepest, darkest demons out into the light. Don’t worry… what happens in the pentagram, stays in the pentagram.
We promise you’ll feel much better afterwards.

‘Outer Demons’ is a wickedly entertaining and empowering comedy-horror cabaret. Assemble your coven and step into our world to discover the hidden magic within the shadows.
Starring Belial B’Zarr, Ira Luxuria, Jet Stir, Lilium, Opal Essance and Moxie Delite.

☆ This event is held on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to the elders past and present, and extend that respect to any Indigenous people who will be joining us for Outer Demons. Discounted tickets available for mob.
This was, and always will be, Aboriginal Land.

This show is *Mask Mandatory, meaning that if you are capable, we expect you to mask up upon entry to the summoning circle. Our performers will be monitoring any COVID symptoms and taking RAT tests where necessary, and it is an expectation for our attendees to do the same.
Find additional accessibility information for Motley Bauhaus below!

☆ The downstairs area at The Motley Bauhaus is wheelchair accessible. The second story currently is not.
There are no steps downstairs and all passageways are at least 100cm wide.
There are double doors at the front entrance which you may require help opening. If you are attending alone and are having trouble opening the doors then you can get the attention of the
front of house staff through the glass frontage and they can come and help you open the door.
If you are attending a theatre show in a wheelchair you are not required to notify the venue in advance but it is a good idea so that we can prepare in advance by reserving a space for you.
⛧ All toilets in the venue are unisex. The accessible bathroom is the first bathroom you encounter on your right upon entry to the downstairs bathrooms.
☆ There are 7 bus routes and 3 tram routes within a 400m walk of the venue. There are also two major train stations within 1km from the venue and vastly more tram and bus options outside of
the 400m radius but still close enough to utilise.
☆ There are no dedicated parking bays at The Motley Bauhaus, only street parking. There are timed car parks (mostly 1 hour) along Elgin Street directly out the front of the venue.

Ben Böhmer is a man compelled — a composer and producer who constantly seeks to give life to new ideas through his music. He’s now a decade into a career throughout which he has relentlessly focused on honing a craft that allows him to express deep, complex feelings. Ben tackled grief on his breakthrough debut album, Breathing, and separation on its follow-up, 2021’s Begin Again. The success of those records — almost 1 billion streams — and his ability to connect with audiences in a live setting — he played over 200 shows in 2022 — propelled him down a track that felt at odds with what he wanted. Despite the accolades and sell out events, he was being pulled in a direction that was not him. His new album Bloom is a reset, a confident reassertion of his own desires and more improvisational origins.

In Bloom, we hear and feel Ben’s growth, the joyful pursuit of newness that obsessively pulls him back to the studio day after day, season after season.

Join us this October for Ben’s largest headline tour to date, with stops in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne.

Rekospective is an immersive exhibition that charts the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilaroi artist, Reko Rennie. The exhibition resists a conventional chronological sequence, allowing audiences to freely navigate the intersection between culture, politics and identity from a contemporary First Nations perspective.

Rennie’s distinctive style, which blends iconography from his Kamilaroi heritage with contemporary media, explores the complexities of his Aboriginal identity and Melbourne upbringing. Rekospective unveils new works from Rennie, presented alongside pieces that have garnered the artist international acclaim over the last two decades.

Rekospective showcases Rennie’s unique style and offers an important perspective in dialogues surrounding cultural and social visibility.

Electronic music innovator, Chlär is taking over The Third Day for his long awaited return to Melbourne on Friday October 11.

Hailing from Switzerland, the now Berlin-based DJ, producer and engineer is renowned for his diverse and meticulous approach to techno music. As a technical, forward-thinking artist, Chlär seamlessly blends various sub genres of techno while incorporating loops of his own production into his music.

Chlär, also a mastering engineer, recently launched his own label, Primal Instinct. The label’s name perfectly captures Chlär’s inherent ability to awaken the tribal and primitive instincts within us all, producing music and experiences that resonate with people everywhere.

Joining Chlär for this highly anticipated Melbourne warehouse show, are some of Australia’s favourite DJ’s. Local techno music pioneers Hasvat Informant, Simrana and Kait Xri will round out this exceptional lineup for a one-night-only event that is not to be missed!

Explore techno and rave culture, witness the destruction of 3 humans. Experience a 3-day rave condensed into an hour with this spectacle of pure endurance.
From Aotearoa New Zealand, Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer present the award-winning The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave, an endurance-based dance work to the booming techno album Nocturbulous Behaviour by Suburban Knight.

Exploring the movement vocabulary used in techno and rave culture, a contemporary nightclub between 3 bodies emerges. Relentless movement, seamless without pause, detailed down to every beat. The atmosphere and culture of a 3-day rave condensed into a high art, streamlined performance where you watch the destruction of 3 human beings commence in front of you.

“An electrifying non-stop performance of pure chaos and carnage.”

Indulge in the pain, the sweat; a display of pure endurance to achieve a goal.  It’s an ode to the past 3-year marathon of losing societal morals and political structure.

The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave is an acid house remix!

Rudi Sound meets Hyper Global Hi-Fi again at Bar303, Northcote on 12th October.

Join in for a celebration of soundsystem culture with special guests MC Manaki, Jim Westlake, Tea Money and Spinfx.

Descending into PICA for one night only, I Hate Models will make his eagerly anticipated return this October, transforming the iconic warehouse for his new audiovisual project, Face II Face.

Revered as one of France’s most exciting electronic exports, the masked DJ / Producer will delight techno enthusiasts with a 3 hour extended set.

Accompanied by impeccable guests, the audiovisual component of I Hate Models — Face II Face will echo the artist’s ambitious style, swerving between techno, industrial and trance.

A performance designed to evoke an emotional response, expect the unexpected this October 13 when the prolific non-conformist takes to the stage.

This show is an Australian exclusive and tickets will be in high demand.

From humble beginnings as a small birthday doof, Electric Boogaloo has blossomed into something extra special, a new haven, a playground for like minded people to create memories and frolic. 💃🏻Techno | Psytrance | Psy-Tech | DnB🕺🏾 A little bit eclectic.
Electric Boogaloo is a 3 day music, arts and lifestyle gathering. Nestled in a lush bush location in Victoria.

Adrians Wall are very proud to announce the return of Forward Ever: A Celebration of Sound System Culture

After Back-to-Back Sold-Out Events, Forward Ever returns to the Croxton Bandroom for our 20th Celebration of Sound System Culture in 15 years. Get down Saturday 19th October for a historic night of heavyweight Sound System music & culture featuring 4 Hand Built DIY Sound Systems spread over 2 rooms playing the best in Reggae, Dub, Steppers, Jungle, Drum N Bass and Beyond.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to see 4 big, bad & heavy Sound Systems strung up together playing to their full potential with a huge line up of special guest DJ’s, Singers, MC’s & Players of Instruments!!!

Sound Systems playing on the Night:

Adrians Wall Sound System
Dub Divination Sound System
Solidarity Sound System
Slack Sound System

Adrians Wall THANKS YOU & everyone supporting Sound System Culture in Melbourne by coming out to these dances. Remember this is not a normal Rave, this is a Celebration of Sound System Culture!!!

All Tribes Welcome * No Mugs, Drugs or Thugs * Strictly Upfull Behaviour

Get set for an unforgettable day as Australian mystic and musical trailblazer, Uone, proudly presents the launch of Chapter 6: Phantom Whistler Remixes. This EP, the second chapter of remixes from his critically acclaimed album Phantom Whistler, features visionary reinterpretations by renowned artists such as Taya, Saqib, & Jack Essek Project.

This will be an epic launch party at Melbourne hottest garden bar day venue – Howler in Brunswick.

Headlining this event will be Crosstown Rebels artist Taya.
The day will also feature electrifying sets from Melbourne finest music gunslingers Sriracha, Dulce, Timmus & Luke McD. Plus Etro & Dima Sun will be debuting a their live set.

Prepare for a journey through deep psychedelic house and techno that will transport you to new realms of sound. Uone, known for blending music with mysticism and adventure, has made a significant mark in the electronic music scene.

His album Phantom Whistler cements his status as a counter-culture icon with a flair for the extraordinary.

Don’t miss this night of immersive music and celebration!

In an age of homogenised DJ sets, Slin & Tarkno are a breath of fresh air, turning heads across Europe with amazing performances paying homage to techno’s rich history whilst pushing the genre forward. Hard groove, tribal techno, samba techno—call it what you want, this groove duo will blow our minds at the iconic Northcote Theatre in October.

The two artists will play facing one another, each with their own vinyl turntables and mixer, staged in the middle of the venue with a 360° sound system and dance floor, ‘boiler room style’.
Ruiz OSC1 completes the double bill with her hard-edged grooves from techno’s golden era. Her ‘Groovecore’ sound blends high-speed, Latin techno with 90s nostalgia, captivating dance floors worldwide.

This dynamic duo are setting the techno underground ablaze with raw, funk-laden, vinyl-only sets.

Warg Records, recognised globally for bringing electronic music lover a string of forefront artists to Melbourne, has worked tirelessly this year to curate and secure this year’s headliners.
In the heart of Australia’s techno scene, CLOSER creates unique lineups and experiences. They aim to make lifelong memories. CLOSER is dedicated to the true essence of underground music.

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In the spirit of reconciliation Warg acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia. We pay our respect to the elders of the past and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of today and the future.

A fundraiser for Humane Animal Rescue at The Cornish Arms Hotel Brunswick

Join us for a freaky night of Drag Bingo.

Your $20 ticket gets you a shot on arrival & your entire ticket cost goes towards saving pooches & pussies.

Prizes up for grabs each round and there is a prize for best dressed.

Full menu available with heaps of vegan options.

Get ready for an unforgettable community experience with this calligraphy street art exhibition! It’s a no-nonsense, ‘real-talk’ guide for anyone looking to overcome their inner struggles and break free from self-imposed limits. If you’ve ever faced the relentless challenges of mental illness, this exhibition will resonate deeply with you.

Miss One Eighty shares her raw, unfiltered advice through powerful artworks, creating a genuine connection with everyone who visits. In this experiential showcase, she blends deep introspection with self-empowerment, highlighting the importance of both self-reflection and self-encouragement.

The exhibition features a series of carefully curated collections that outline five key milestones on the journey to overcoming depression. Each piece is a tribute to the tools and practices developed by psychologists and healers worldwide.

Join us on a transformative journey filled with wellness and creative skill-based workshops, live music, projection art, and murals. This event encourages you to ditch societal expectations and embrace your true self. Let this exhibition light the way to breaking free from life’s constraints and discovering a renewed sense of self.

“Awareness for the Rebellious” is the story of becoming your best self.

Open to public & Workshops
Thursday 31st Oct 12pm-10pm

Opening Night
Friday 1st Nov 1pm-10pm
Party Starts at 6pm!

Open to public & Workshops
Saturday 2nd Nov 9am-10pm

Open to public, Workshops & Live Podcast
Sunday 3rd Nov 12pm-8pm

This event is proudly supported by Yarra City Council.

The globally-acclaimed dance music institution, Defected, is set to embark on its annual Australasia tour for 2024, returning with a trio of shows across Australia and Bali this November.

Celebrating 25 years as a leading force within music and club culture, the highly-anticipated return will see Defected power dancefloors in Melbourne, Sydney and Bali from the 1st to the 3rd of November 2024 – adding to the brand’s world tour spanning 25 countries.

Continuing its unstoppable domination of the dance world, Defected Australasia will come after the brand’s much-celebrated Ibiza season and flagship Croatia and Malta festivals.

Kicking off in Melbourne on Friday the 1st of November, the 2024 edition sees a world-class line-up of house heavyweights set the tone for the tour with a late-night affair of essential house music at the city’s premier music venue, 170 Russell.

ONE HIT AGENCY PRESENTS.

Don’t forget the Defected Radio Show airs in Australia exclusively on KISS every Monday 3pm – 4pm.

The smiles, the sunsets, the sky and the clouds. The strangers, the friends – both newfound and old. That long drive into the unknown, followed by dancing and inevitable laughter. Embarking on adventures through ghost gums, discovering immersive art, a jazz quintet improvising on the beach or a disco legend unleashing funk & soul among The Wildlands. Long days of wild river swimming and those quiet moments of reflection.
These are the things that will define the greatest weekend of your life.

15 – 17 November 2024

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Please visit the Strawberry Fields website and FAQs before contacting them with a question on social media or email.
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We would like to acknowledge that this festival is on the traditional country of Yorta Yorta. We pay respect to their ancestors and elders past and present.
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Voted Top 10 Festivals Worldwide by Resident Advisor
(2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Artwork by the very talented Kane Lehanneur

Abyssal Presents an evening with In:Most. They’re very excited to be hosting him … representing the Soulvent camp!

In:Most:

London-born Welshman Josh Croft and Brisbanite Bailey Greer like so many of their friends and peers met through the internet, back in 2014. SoundCloud provided the platform for such a meeting, and their friendship quickly developed over a mutual appreciation for all things musical, with a particular love for UK garage. The pair released their debut ‘Cloudfish’ EP the following year on Silent Audio. The writing partnership began to blossom, and before long these star-crossed producers eloped, with Bailey eventually leaving his homeland of Australia for Cambridge, all in the name of music.

Home to one of the UK’s most prestigious universities, Cambridge has also played an important role developing and nurturing a plethora of dnb talent over the last 30 years. Boasting pioneers like Nu:Tone, Commix and Logistics alongside newer names like Hugh Hardie and Inja, the revered and learned city would act as a dojo for the young duo. They played their first gig at Hospitality In The Park in 2017 and soon the bookings began to roll in. By 2019 they had crossed some weighty events and venues off of the bucket list, including Fabric, Hospitality On The Beach, Sun & Bass and more. Alongside Nu:Tone and Logistics in February 2019 they helped revive the weekly Spoonfed events at Fez club in Cambridge’s city centre, feeding the grassroots need for midweek dnb.

In 2020 the boys brought us their 16-track debut album ‘Voyager’ – a seriously accomplished project, featuring the talents of Lucy Kitchen, Carasel, Walk:r, Mistrust, and the mighty Logistics. The record displayed their penchant for soothing soundscapes, futuristic flourishes and luscious layering, which permeate whichever subgenre they set out to conquer. Following in the heavy footsteps of Pola & Bryson, the two carved out their own Freshman record to be treasured on dancefloors, wax and headphones alike. ‘Voyager’ shows just how their sound encompases the depths of the scene and received support from veteran artists like Ray Keith, Technimatic and Etherwood.

Their back catalogue spans an impressive list of labels, including Silent Audio, Spearhead, Med School, Hospital and Soulvent Records.With over 15 releases under their belt, the future is more than bright for this young pair, who show zero signs of slowing down..

Abyssal acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land this event is taking place upon, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders of past and present.

Having established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the industry, UK electronic duo Gorgon City have enjoyed stellar success in recent years thanks to their unique blend of bass-driven house music and addictive vocals. With 10 BRIT-certified singles including 1X Platinum and 2x Gold, and over one and a half billion collective streams in their repertoire, the duo have proven their music is equally fitting for both open air arenas and underground raves.

This exclusive show will be held at one of Melbourne’s premier music venues, 170 Russell, the perfect location for a standout performance from Gorgon City.

Secure your tickets now!

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As one of the most recognized DJs worldwide, Solomun is known for his legendary underground electronic sound and entrancing sets which have earned him an indisputable reputation. Solomun’s last Australian show in 2018 remains a memorable moment in the fabric of the Melbourne dance music scene to this day.

In 2012, Solomun’s immense growth in popularity made massive waves in European house music, coinciding with him being voted ‘DJ of the Year’ by Mixmag Magazine. His success further escalated in 2015 with his notorious Boiler Room set, which has amassed over 66 million Youtube views to date. Solomun’s passion for live performances has taken him to elite venues worldwide. One of his most outstanding events is his Solomun 1 residency at the world-renowned Pacha in Ibiza which has become the go-to Sunday night event on the island. Solomun’s previous plus one guests have included Jamie XX, Gerd Janson, DJ Gigola, Marcel Dettman, Dom Dolla, Boys Noize and many more.

The first stop on his tour is the incredibly unique, open-air venue Coburg Velodrome in Melbourne while his second show will take place at one of Sydney’s most significant contemporary multi-arts venues, Carriageworks in Sydney, both venues with a reputation of hosting iconic DJs and producers.

CHI WOW WAH CITY  Presents Viken Arman

Get ready for a pawesome night at The Night Cat as CHI WOW WAH CITY takes over this legendary venue! With Viken Arman at the helm, we’re set for a cheeky night of deep grooves and electrifying performances. As The Night Cat celebrates 30 years of live music, join us for a night full of surprises, roving entertainers, and nonstop dancing. It’s going to be a purrfectly epic celebration you won’t want to miss!

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HIGHLIGHTS:
Live Music & DJs – Deep Organic House, Techno, Downtempo & exotic dance music.
Live Performances: Enjoy an eclectic mix of live performance.
Roving Entertainers: Adding an extra layer of magic to the night.
VJs & subversive visuals
Decor theming

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Capacity is strictly limited to 500 legends, so secure your ticket early to ensure you don’t miss out on this epic celebration.