Volvo presents SYNTHONY No.5 in Melbourne!

SHAPESHIFTER (DJ set)
DISCOVERY (Daft Punk Tribute)
DICK JOHNSON

These powerhouse acts will join Australian Pops Orchestra, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams, for a breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music and live orchestra.

VOLVO PRESENTS SYNTHONY No.5
Saturday 19 July
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

This brand new SYNTHONY No.5 set list reimagines tracks from Tiësto, Avicii, Eric Prydz, Calvin Harris, Bob Sinclar, Swedish House Mafia & MORE.

All brought to life guest vocalists, instrumentalists, DJs and immersive visuals.

Volvo presents SYNTHONY No.5 in Melbourne!

SHAPESHIFTER (DJ set)
DISCOVERY (Daft Punk Tribute)
DICK JOHNSON

These powerhouse acts will join Australian Pops Orchestra, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams, for a breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music and live orchestra.

VOLVO PRESENTS SYNTHONY No.5
Saturday 19 July
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

This brand new SYNTHONY No.5 set list reimagines tracks from Tiësto, Avicii, Eric Prydz, Calvin Harris, Bob Sinclar, Swedish House Mafia & MORE.

All brought to life guest vocalists, instrumentalists, DJs and immersive visuals.

Tonight we board a glam rocket to Mars, to find out the truth!

Bowie was perhaps the most enigmatically brilliant rockstar of his generation. Thundering through faithful recreations of era-defining bangers, your rock’n’roll hosts will also peer behind the many masks and characters of The Man Who Fell To Earth, to find the real Bowie.

Created by award-winning actor/singer/writer Karlis Zaid (The Beautiful Losers, Australian Gothic, War Horse, Les Misérables), co-starring chanteuse extraordinaire Aurora Kurth (Rouge, Cheeky Cabaret, Medea) with musical direction and pianoforté by Andrew Patterson (Wicked, & Juliet, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Eurobeat The Musical) and rock guitar wizardry by Marcus Kurban (Chocolate Starfish band, Lazarus, Hamilton, Jersey Boys).

Tom & Collins make their debut with the team at Bounce Melb with a night of afro beat and deep house.

Tom & Collins, the dynamic DJ and production duo hailing from the vibrant epicenter of Mexico City, have quickly become global trailblazers in the world of dance music. Known for their electrifying performances and genre-defying sound, they draw from a rich tapestry of international influences, blended with their Latin roots. This unique fusion has crafted a sonic journey that transcends borders, captivating audiences from underground clubs to the biggest festival stages.

The duo have not only established themselves as musical tastemakers, but also founded their own record label, “Terms & Conditions.” This imprint showcases their commitment to nurturing emerging talent and shaping the future of dance music. From Mexico City to dance floors across the world, Tom & Collins’ energy and innovative sound continue to leave an indelible mark on dance music.

Brace your earholes and hide your seafood—UK rap renegade Dirty Dike is crash-landing in Australia and New Zealand this June and July with his most outrageous escapade yet: The Golden Lobster Tour.

Expect raw bars, surreal stories, and shellfish-related nonsense in this most rambunctious of live show experiences. Dike’s diving headfirst into chaos, claws out, dragging his trademark filth and finesse across every stage like a lobster through lager.
Riding shotgun on the decks is scene stalwart and turntable terrorist Sammy B-Side, dropping bangers and cuts rawer than sashimi in a back-alley bar.

It’s loud, it’s lewd, it’s lobsterlicious. Snap to it—this crustacean invasion won’t hang around, and you don’t want to be the soggy one left on shore.

Presented and supported by Who Knows and in collaboration with SMB Live, get in quick to secure your ticket!!

SUPPORTED BY: CONTEXT, WISE GUY & MR WHIPPY (WHO KNOWS) W/ MOG.Y, ADAM KOOTS & MUST VOLKOFF, SIXPENCE & DIDZ AND MIZHAP. HOSTED BY SHYNIN ARMOUR.

Monday night crazies with two of the most forward thinking techno DJs in Melbourne.

Live performance and open mic!

‘Rappers Delight’ is Melbourne’s premier hip-hop open mic night, on the second Wednesday of every month at Izakaya, 343 Smith street Fitzroy VIC 3065

Get ready to spit bars and battle the cold!
Rapper’s Delight is coming through with another lyrical showdown! This month’s special guest performance by Dolphin Jones. With open mic sessions hosted by One Sixth and DJs Decktektive and Daily on the beats it’s always a heavy night of beats n rhymes!

Izakaya By Tamura
343 Smith St Fitzroy

Soul Vibe Friday Sessions
Curated by VINA., Soul Vibe Friday Sessions aim to create a safe space for singers, musicians, poets, rappers or anyone wanting to learn music and storytelling.
This is a space to show up as you are—turning real-life experiences into something raw and beautiful.

No egos, no masks, just pure expression. This isn’t just about jamming—it’s about feeling, healing, and creating from a place that means something. To create the kind of music that moves you, the kind of energy that stays with you, and the kind of space where you can just be. If that resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

Wanna know what it feels like? When it happens? First you feel a rumble…

A trucker picks up a pregnant teen on a long stretch of nowhere. A young rodeo rider stumbles into a mysterious ranch. A fugitive comes to a cursed town in search of safety. An affliction known as the RUMBLESKIN is stretching itself across the country.

No one knows how it began, but everyone has a story about it.

RUMBLESKIN is a new queer folk tale exploring transformation in a strange and dangerous land.

KWABO means “welcome” in Fon, a dialect from Benin. Beyond its literal meaning, KWABO encompasses the welcoming spirit of guests by members of the villages in both Togo and Benin. The local community would gather to celebrate the guests’ arrival by dancing, singing and playing music.

Produced by Gracieuse Amah, Founder and Creative Director of Kwabo Events, KWABO Fest returns from July 19th to September 21st 2025. This year the program includes 9-week artist led incubator program in 4 different artforms, a cultural talk, a performance night featuring incubator participants and local artists,djs, photography exhibition and video projections, a community meal and more…

As the previous editions, Kwabo festival is culminating with public performances and events during the week of international peace day. You would have understood Kwabo Festival is all about community and peace building using arts as a medium to foster cultural dialogue and understanding while providing outlets for creative self-expression.

Your cultural heritage is your strength, your richness, and a crucial piece in shaping the collective. You all have a role to play in writing our collective story of belonging. Celebrate the power of coming together as one.

Reflect, explore and express your cultural identity. No prior experience is required. All you need to be is a willing, curious human who wants to be involved in something creative and fun!

Step into this collective expression & choose your work of art:

Dance & Storytelling

led by Gracieuse Amah – Founder of Kwabo Events & Julie Minaai (African modern and traditional dances, Contemporary)

Song writing & Singing

led by Liona Tatafu and the Halo Vocal Ensemble

Spoken Word

led by Tariro Mavondo and Thabani Tshuma

Photography

led by Nighty Okot

Exciting news for House Music Lovers in Melbourne! 🔥

Barbara Tucker, the legendary Queen of House Music from the USA, is set to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of Where Love Lives with a live performance at The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club on Saturday 19th July. This event promises to be an electrifying arvo / evening of birthday fun and mayhem filled with the soulful, energetic vibes that Barbara is so well-known for.

If you haven’t already, be sure to mark your calendars and secure your tickets to experience the iconic sounds that have made Barbara Tucker a staple in the House Music scene for decades. Join Where Love Lives for an unforgettable party of dance and music as we welcome this international superstar to our city.

Expect awesome sound and mesmerising lighting effects. DJ’s include the iconic Eric Powell, local legend Peter McNamara, Rob Davis (Syd), Kista and Anubis. Sax by Jarrad Lees, Fire inspired performance art show, full room decor, giveaways and drink specials 🔥

Proponent Records takes over Glamorama for the very first time to celebrate the launch of our fifth VA: PRVA5 – MOTUS.

Latin for ‘movement’, the PRVA5 album showcases various genres of Melbourne’s underground dance music, with each track boasting deep and powerful movement in bass and rhythm.

This movement translates to the dancers on the dance floor, the bar staff behind the bar, the security at the front door. It speaks to us all when we enter an environment of sound and dance, a place for us to move freely.

This is a big moment for Proponent Records. Glam has long stood as a beacon for Melbourne’s club culture, and we’ve built this project with that same spirit in mind. A night of house, techno, and trance from a lineup of local artists who reflect the diversity and depth of the sound we champion.

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Glamorama would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event will take place. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, and other First Nations people. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, please message us to access an allocation of complimentary tickets.

Snap on your salopettes and dive into the deep powder for Le Chalet Discothèque: Deux, a 10hr rave over 2 curated dancefloors featuring original installations, subversive themes, and Funktion-One sound.

Showcasing a ridiculously stacked lineup of seminal underground artists plus well-known local legends, Le Chalet Discothèque: Deux is an apres-ski straight outta Chamonix.

Dress code: Chalet Chic
Dress to impress at the apres-ski, but remember it will get hot on the dfloor, so make sure you can remove layers!

Expect a one-of-a-kind techno journey from live electronic maestros Bubble & Squeak that will have the dfloor heaving, plus artfully selected, technically precise, and floor-focused sets from a pantheon of Melbourne-based selectors spanning dirty house, funky techno, cosmic disco & more.

Hot on the heels of three sellout events, Le Chalet Discothèque: Deux is the second instalment of Dive Bar Disco’s annual winter party. With deep roots in the Melbourne underground stretching back to the 90s, Dive Bar Disco parties deliver a classic rave experience that stands apart from today’s commercialised landscape.

Acknowledgement
Dive Bar Disco acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are holding this event. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present. We recognise the important role music and dance plays in sustaining First Nations connection to Country and we are grateful for their custodianship.

Dive Bar Disco events are inclusive
Bad Decisions Bar does not tolerate racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic or transphobic behaviour. Please see staff and security if someone makes you feel uncomfortable.

‘Life in the Old Dog’ in association with 90’s House Music Lovers Down Under are back with their Winter event, after the huge success of Balearic Beats at Torquay Surf Life Savers Club.

Taking over There There Cocktail Bar & Club Captain, which sits bang in the middle of Geelong.

DJ’s spinning vinyl inside and the party will also take place in the heated covered outdoor venue at Club Captain, so you really will get the best of both worlds.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Some of our ‘Life in the Old Dog’ favorites will be back spinning their choice of anthems and will be supported by two new ‘vinyl only’ DJ’s, who will totally fit with the vibe of There There, which has a 70’s retro feel.

🛸 COLOUR OF SOUND PSYCHEDELIC WAREHOUSE PARTY 🛸
✨ Psytrance • Visuals • Misfits • Ruckus

After years of deep space hibernation, the time is finally right to bring back one of the most infamous psychedelic brands of the scene, the return of the Colour of Sound is here…

Almost 15 years ago, the very first intergalactic artist to ever grace the Colour of Sound stage was none other than U-Recken — the legendary psytrance voyager from Dacru Records! The strong connection with U-Recken continued after his first set with us, where Colour of Sound collaborated with his Tree of Life Festival Turkey event & journey via Australia and the world…

So for the grand return, on Saturday the 23rd of August, Colour of Sound reunite with U-Recken performing a MASSIVE 4 HOUR EXTENDED SET, diving deep into the hypnotic realms of pure psychedelic trance in the industrial belly of Melbourne’s most iconic venues The Industrique for a wild night of cosmic chaos and laser-fuelled lunacy!

This ain’t no regular hoe-down — it’s a psychedelic stampede inside a fully decked-out warehouse dimension…

Expect our signature Colour of Sound experience with the full shebang:

✨ FULL SCALE PSYCHEDELIC DÉCOR & VISUALS
deeply trippy, tasty, and totally over the top

🌍 INTERGALACTIC PSYTRANCE HEADLINER
teleporting straight from the global psyverse

💃 ASTRAL MISFITS & EARTHLINGS ALIKE
a gathering full of weirdos, wanderers, and wild-hearted souls

Deep bush vibes, smack in the industrial heart of the city.

Mark it. Tattoo it. Yell it into the void.

This isn’t just a party. It’s journey from the beginning of Colour of Sound’s story, all the way through to now. It’s a full-blown psychedelic voyage…

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U-RECKEN’S STORY:

As a dedicated psychedelic artist, U-Recken has long captured the true essence of intelligent, psychedelic, soulful psytrance.

His musical journey began with the now-classic debut album Aquatic Serenade (2006), followed by Deeper into Man (2008). After joining Belgium-based Dacru Records in 2011, U-Recken released a string of acclaimed works, including A Light at the End of the World (2013), Flames of Equilibrium, and Nothing is Sacred (2017), along with numerous EPs and singles that continue to resonate on dancefloors worldwide.

In 2026, U-Recken celebrates 20 years of the project, kick-starting a global anniversary tour with a special return to Australia – the same place he first toured back in 2006. Known for closing countless doofs & festivals with unforgettable DJ sets, U-Recken’s deep understanding of dancefloor dynamics has earned him a reputation as a highly skilled and emotionally impactful DJ.

Beyond the stage, Yaniv Ben Ari (U-Recken) is also a visionary entrepreneur and community builder. He co-founded the Tree of Life Festival in the picturesque mountains of Turkey and launched innovative platforms like FeedFreq & BigFreq Academy.

Two decades in, U-Recken is still evolving- and, in many ways, just getting started.

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OUR COLOUR OF SOUND STORY:

If you’re new here, welcome or returning to us, welcome back. Colour of Sound started back in 2010 making appearances at some of the biggest festivals and shows in Australia, quickly the demand grew and Colour of Sound became it’s own thing, running solo parties and the like.

Eventually as the world turned to shit and the apocalypse set in, we went it hiatus until the time is right, and that time is now!

We have worked with the biggest names of the industry including, Infected Mushroom, Ace Ventura, Ritmo, Liquid Soul, John 00 Fleming, Vini Vici, Captain Hook, Animato, Zyce, Berg, Vibe Tribe, Altruism, Headroom, Waio, Mad Maxx, Symbolic, Dicktster, Hypogeo, Nitrodrop, Hedflux and countless more…

Strap in, space cadet and brace yourself to be hurled spacewards as everyone’s favourite psychedelic adventure returns…

Hidden Tunes is a bold Mandarin musical blending Mando-pop and traditional Chinese instruments, performed with live English subtitles. This original work premiered in 2024 as part of La Mama’s Festival of Mother Tongue, receiving critical acclaim and a Green Room Award nomination for “Outstanding Artist in a Leading Role” (Lansy Feng).
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Set in a prestigious music academy and inspired by the #MeToo movement, the story follows the ripple effects of a sexual harassment case on campus – examining how friends, fellow students and professors respond when the truth unravels. As silence spreads and pressure builds, how would the choices of all the “bystanders” shape the story?
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Back with new songs, richer stories and a striking new stage design, this year’s Hidden Tunes invites you into the heart of a conversation we can no longer avoid. Will you stand by, or speak up?​​​​

MUSIC FRONTIERS is a 2-day event where visionary minds take center stage to discuss the evolution of the music ecosystem.

Happening on September 4 5, 2025, in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg, this different kind of music conference is a beacon for visionaries, innovators, and industry thought-leaders dedicated to reshaping the music ecosystem through new approaches, emerging technologies and pioneering solutions.

Some of the world’s sharpest minds from the music sector converge with technology experts, leading researchers, and other creative thinkers to explore and discuss the future of music and its industry. Packed with thought-provoking discussions, mind-opening showcases, creative insights, and visionary ideas for music and its extended ecosystem. The program is designed to spark curiosity and fuel transformation, featuring a vibrant mix of formats that keep things fresh, interactive, and inspiring.

As a trans-disciplinary event, MUSIC FRONTIERS not only investigates fascinating new opportunities for artists and music companies in the existing music value chain but also provides a platform for discovering new horizons and forging transformative collaborations in other creative industries.

Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and energized by amazing people rethinking how we create, produce, distribute, market, perceive, and consume music.

It’s going to be the ultimate experience for those who want to learn, connect, and collaborate in order to shape the future of the music ecosystem.

Known for pushing boundaries with his bass-heavy, left-of-centre club tracks, Odd Mob has fast become one of Australia’s most exciting electronic exports. From his breakout hit Is It A Banger to viral underground anthems LEFT TO RIGHT and Losing Control with OMNOM, he’s amassed over 250 million streams, topped global charts, delivered remixes for some of the world’s biggest DJs, and earned consistent A-list support on his own productions, which dominate festival and club sets across the globe.

The four-date run will hit Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, following a huge string of shows as main support on John Summit’s sold-out national tour and his performance at this year’s Coachella.