Kiss FM - Dance Music Australia

Concluding a string of tour dates across regional Victoria, the genre bending Melbourne/Naarm based fusion rock band FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS return to their favourite venue The Toff in Town to celebrate the long anticipated Launch of their EP: s p a c e d alongside stellar support acts from Electric Toothbrush, Ella Clair and Private Mountain.

Renowned for their relentless stage chemistry and eclectic amalgamation of styles, FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS have established themselves as a distinctly unique and fast emerging live act.

Led by Brooke Kymberley (vocals, trumpet) and co-fronted by Liam Marziano (keys, vocals) their sound is best described as a marriage of progressive rock, jazz, soul and hip-hop; peppered with soaring trumpet melodies, gritty guitar solos, ambient keys and raucous, unhinged instrumental breaks- making for a dynamic live performance that pulls no punches.

To avoid missing out, secure your pre-sale tickets ($20 incl. bf) for Saturday 22nd January 2022.

SUPERNATURE is back…It’s only taken two years!
We’ll be taking over the sunny courtyard at the Rochey for a Sunday day party.
Expect good tunes, lots of plants, special cocktail and a few other surprises!

Raw, odd and heavy techno music are the fundamentals of Warg

and with many of our talented friends pushing the relentless sound we love overseas,

we thought it was time to bring you CLOSER to the music we truly love.

Tickets ON SALE NOW.

LINEUP:
Rebekah (UK)
SHDW & Obscure Shape (GER)
Mickey Nox
SPEZ
Caine Sinclair

Tickets $100 BUY TIX

REBEKAH (UK)
Birmingham born, Berlin-based DJ, Producer, Live Act and Label Owner Rebekah is the multifaceted artist leading the way in today’s techno scene.
Undoubtedly one of the most revered names in techno, Rebekah boasts a string of notable releases on the likes of Mord, Soma, CLR and Elements, and has been highly regarded by the likes of Chris Liebing, Bas Mooy, Paula Temple, Perc and many more throughout the course of her career. She’s earned her respected reputation over recent years, with her relentlessly heavy sound winning her titles such as DJ Mag’s Best Producer in 2018, and featuring as their January cover star in 2019. She launched her highly successful live set in late 2018 which was named by Resident Advisor as one of the best performances of ADE 2018.
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SHDW & OBSCURE SHAPE (GER)
For this duo when it comes to where to do a show, there is not much point to debate over in which room of the party they belong – in techno terms there are the two places; the ones you tend to call either the “big room” or the “main stage”.
Marco Bläsi and Luigi Urban together make up the DJ and production team SHDW & Obscure Shape. These two relatively young newcomers have in very short time managed to build up a large and loyal following that continuously keeps growing with each year since their start in 2014. Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany they together run the label From Another Mind that came into existence in 2015 from the party they started one year earlier. Marco (aka SHDW) and Luigi (aka Obscure Shape) decided upon the From Another Mind name when they realised they had a different idea of how they wanted to program a party, and then later on the label. From Another Mind holds four releases from the boys to date. One of the standout releases from the FAM catalogue is the EP titled “Die Wei e Rose”, the four tracker “12” was especially well received by critics and audience alike, catapulting Marco and Luigi to the next level of their career. Also worth to mention are the two extensive remix packages based on previous FAM releases that include reworks from for example Rødhåd, Tale of Us, Dax J and James Ruskin. “We have the same vision of techno. We are two people but sometimes we act as one”, says Luigi. Marco continues: “It’s like a symbiosis”.
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We have arranged to bring in the legendary Funktion One Vero sound system supplied by our friends at Full Throttle Entertainment. The same team behind Rainbow Serpent Market Stage and other well renowned events and festivals.
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Due to current check in and contact tracing requirements it is essential that the correct details are provided when purchasing tickets. Please insure the full name, contact number and email are provided for each attendee.
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The safety of our customers and staff is of paramount importance at all Warg events. The recent announcement of no density limits for events and venues by the Victorian government allows CLOSER to now run at full capacity.
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W: https://www.wargrecords.com/

Walpole’s CATHEDRAL DAY RAVE is coming this February.

We’re combing friends, dancing, some drinks, an all-star lineup, and a killer, unique venue to bring you the second instalment of our Summer Series.

On headline duties will be Melbourne lad Fabrication, whose on-point brand of driving techno is taking off all around the globe. The prolific young producer has millions of plays on his tracks, and you’ll get the chance to catch him before he jets off to take on the world. This man will get you dancing! FABRICATION

One of the queens of the Melbourne dance scene, Bec Grenfell will also be joining us for her Walpole debut, having torn it up at dancefloors across Melbourne and at festivals such as Rainbow, Piknic and Babylon for the last decade. We can’t wait to see the heat she brings to the Cathedral. BEC GRENFELL

TIX $27 – $38.01 here

We’ve got our talented Walpole Residents on support duties, led by Shane Biggs and Dom Impiom. The talented brothers by love have led the Walpole sound with their brand of driving melodic techno, and those in the know around Melbourne are fast discovering them.

The venue is the newly minted Cathedral Art Museum in Richmond, and we know you’ll love this fresh space.

We’ll announce the rest of the lineup in the coming weeks.

Walpole, keeping kids dancing since 2015.

Hardware Group are excited to announce the third instalment of Piknic Électronik Melbourne for Season 8, 2022!

Victor Ruiz (BRA) & Luigi Madonna (ITA) will be joined by some of Australia’s finest in local talent including Melbourne Techno Queen Laura King, LUDOVIC (SYD), Marsh Long, Ellie Walsh, Shane Biggs & Dom Impiom, back at the Bowl this February for a fresh serving of a Techno Sunday!

Magnetic, electric, positive energy, this won’t be one to miss!

Early Access Tickets go ON SALE: Tuesday 14th December 9AM – 12PM

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PIKNIC MEL #3 – Luigi Madonna (ITA) & Victor Ruiz (BRA) & more

Date: SUNDAY 20th February, 2022

Venue: Sidney Myer Music

Tickets via: Ticketek

Run Time: 2pm – 10pm
From $30

Tickets

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About Piknic Électronik:

Born in Montreal, Canada, over 17 years ago, the very unique concept of Piknic Électronik has travelled the world. Now a major cultural and festive summer event in Montreal, Piknic Électronik has had successful editions in Barcelona, Lisbon, Melbourne, Santiago, Austin and Dubai. Its innovative and popular formula has evolved into a friendly international expansion that has made the event and its name, a source of local pride in each city where it has set its roots and grown.

Piknic Électronik is a fun filled day party, where everyone can experience the best in electronic music in an open-air park environment, featuring delicious local food offerings and its renowned welcoming atmosphere! A vision that Melbournians have wholeheartedly embraced over the past few seasons.

About Hardware Group:

Hardware, has been synonymous with the electronic music scene in Australia for over 30 years. An innovative force when the company was established by Richie McNeill in 1990. The company’s ethos is simple; deliver memorable music events and tours for people who love dance music. Hardware launched several new events in Australia that focus on delivering artists from a number of genres to music enthusiasts across the country including: Festival X, Tell No Tales, Babylon Festival, PURE and of course Piknic Électronik. Events with musical and creative passion.

For more info, go to:

Website: https://piknicelectronik.com/melbourne/

Queer

will be the most comprehensive exhibition relating to queer identity, art and culture

ever presented in an Australian art institution.

This unprecedented exhibition will examine and reveal queer stories from over 300 artworks

drawn from the NGV Collection, spanning antiquity to the present day.

Free entry, open everyday 10am – 5pm at NGV International
Exhibition is running from March 10th to August 21st 2022

PRESENTED BY: TEG LIVE, DIVISION AGENCY & NOW ENTERTAINMENT

Grammy® Award-winning Artist, Global icon and ‘The Greatest DJ of All Time’ Tiësto, returns to Australia for a massive headline tour in March 2022!

Always a favourite to Aussie shores, it will be Tiësto’s first time back down under since 2018.

TIESTO’S CLUBLIFE RADIO SHOW IS ON AT 1AM EVERY THURSDAY MORNING HERE ON KISS FM – FOR 16 SOLID YEARS NOW!

Joining Tiësto on this tour will be his good friend and one of the most successful young DJ/Producers over the last few years: Joel Corry.

The production and staging of Tiësto’s Australian tour will be second to none and will showcase a spectacular visual and lighting show.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

TIËSTO AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Supported by: Joel Corry

Friday 11th March – The Dome Olympic Park, SYDNEY

Saturday 12th March – BRC Doomben, BRISBANE

Sunday 13th March (Labour Day Long Weekend) – Melbourne Showgrounds, MELBOURNE

Buy Tickets HERE

Back at ‘The Bowl’ for The Biggest Reminisce Ever!

After a successful return to events in Melbourne last weekend at Reminisce Carnivàle, the Reminisce team are beyond excited to announce their next event, celebrating 10 Years of Reminisce.

The concept of Reminisce started in a humble backyard in the beach suburb of Frankston, Melbourne 10 years ago. In what was a small get together amongst close friends, playing tunes and just a fun idea to choose their favourite house tracks. It then progressed to a nightclub, followed by some of Melbourne’s best venues and now the popular annual Top 50 Dance Anthems Countdown returns this March 19, 2022. Reminisce will be celebrating this 10 Year milestone by putting on the biggest and best Reminisce of all time, back at the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

One of the most world-renowned DJ / Producers in the House Music scene, not to mention a cross-over success via his Duck Sauce moniker (with A-Trak), Armand Van Helden is no stranger to Aussie shores and is set to headline the event. Over Reminisce’s 10 years, Armand’s tracks have featured a huge 21 times during the favourite Top 50 countdown. Armand’s most loved tracks include: ‘You Don’t Know Me,’ ‘I Want Your Soul,’ ‘My, My, My,’ ‘Bonkers’ and of course Duck Sauce favourites: ‘Barbra Streisand’ & ‘aNYway.’

Aussie favourite and legend John Course will be closing out the day, counting down the Top 50. Having DJ’d for over 25 years, ‘Coursey’ has played to hundreds of thousands of fans over the years! He began his career winning a DMC Mixing Competition and co-owns Aussie Dance Label ‘Vicious Recordings’ with Andy Van (they will celebrate 30 years of the label next year). John has supported the world’s best touring DJs and continues to inspire with his Dance Anthems & Future Disco faves. Last year John played 560 hour’s worth of music via his iconic ‘Together at Home’ Saturday night livestreams. However, Reminisce fans loved seeing him in person at Sunday’s event and are already looking forward to the next show.

Joining in the Reminisce celebration will be one of the biggest global hit makers and electrifying live acts of the past decade: Example. With global chart-topping singles including: ‘Changed the Way You Kiss Me,’ ‘We’ll Be Coming Back’ (with Calvin Harris), ‘Stay Awake,’ ‘Say Nothing’ and many more.

There will be two brand new stages added to the program, with a slew of homegrown talent, including: Sgt Slick, Mix, Andy Murphy, Market Memories and more.

For the first time in three years and only the second time ever, Reminisce will be completely unrestricted, at ‘The Bowl’ and this time, it’ll take place on a Saturday.

GET YOUR TIX HERE

Full Lineup:
Armand Van Helden
John Course [Top 50 Countdown]
Example

Supported By:
Adam Bartas
Andy Murphy
Brad Sassman
Greg Sara
Jay Ramon
Luke McD
Market Memories
Minx
Radiator
Sgt Slick
Silversix
Spacey Space
Steve Bleas
Sunshine
T-Rek [KISS FM]

For more info, go to:

Website: www.reminisce.dj

Since it’s humble origins on a rooftop in inner city Abbotsford, Joyluck Studio has been bringing musicians, creatives and party-goers together. The brainchild of music producers Jack Arentz & Rromarin, Joyluck’s initial form was part music studio, part event space, championed by a 3 legged cat and sprawling rooftop garden.
Today its creators are proud to share the studio in its new form, conceived and built throughout 2021’s lockdowns. A multidisciplinary space located on the banks of Thornbury’s Merri Creek, the warehouse features a photography mezzanine, three acoustically treated music studios, a vocal booth and space for functions, workshops & exhibitions.

To celebrate its launch the studio is hosting an official opening party on March 19th, joined by a carefully curated lineup of amazing local talent.