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Get ready to dance your way into a brand new vibe as THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL makes its debut at Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on 8-9 February 2025. This one-of-a-kind transformative experience is set to challenge perceptions and awaken the senses as the 6,000-capacity event delivers two days of vibrant dance music from local and international acts and mind-blowing art installations in one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront settings.

Four mind-expanding stages will push the boundaries of artistic expression, with epic world-class production values creating an immersive labyrinth of festivities in tunnels, passages, forecourts and industrial buildings. The Turbine Hall will take punters in a surreal industrial portal into the unknown, while the outdoor Eastern Apron, Red Room and Rabbit Hole stages take full advantage of Cockatoo Island’s historical surroundings and stunning harbour backdrops.

A unique vision of festive revelry from Jody Coker of Essential Events Management – the Australian promoter responsible for some of the world’s best parties and music events, including the annual Gorgeous Presents NYE party at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia – THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launches in Sydney with bold plans for expansion and future editions slated for the UK, Dubai and Barcelona.

An electrifying line-up of 50 international and Australian live acts and DJs are locked in for the festival’s inaugural edition, spanning some of the most exciting names in house, techno and the diverse breadth of electronic music.

Leading the musical charge are globally renowned DJs and two of Detroit’s musical luminaries, Carl Craig and Moodymann, who are set to wow punters with a rare back-to-back DJ set. They will be joined by Italian sensation Adiel, known for hypnotic sets in Ibiza and Goa Ultrabeat residency in Rome. Berlin icon Marcel Dettmann, heralded for destroying the hallowed walls of the infamous Berghain nightclub, also joins the esteemed list of international names.

Music lovers can also expect more celebrated names from across the pond such as Paul Woolford, DJ Masda, Mr. Ho, Particles (Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle), Mr. G, Reptant (Live), Quest, Sampol and Christian AB.

35 acclaimed local DJs are also locked in, spanning established favourites in the form of Adi Toohey, Mad Racket DJs, Barney Kato, Reenie, Magda Bytnerowicz, Kate Doherty, Ezra and Lorna Clarkson.

Kazuma Onishi, miss behave, Génima Aït Allala and a slew of renowned and still-to-be-announced abstract performers will also grace the stages, while celebrated Sydney artist Danny Willians will be bringing a new piece of art to life over the course of the weekend.

One-day tickets start at $119 and a limited number of camping packages for weekend campers are also available.

Campers will stay in Cockatoo Island’s award-winning urban campground with unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour. Accommodation packages range from pre-erected basic tents to premium tents furnished with creature comforts.

A special THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launch party is taking place on December 31 at the MCA Sydney rooftops, featuring a 4-hour set from Fabric legend Craig Richards (tickets available here).

Iconic party-starter Fatboy Slim returns to Australia for his BIGGEST EVER TOUR with very special guests DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless.

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.

Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Australian audiences, the exhibition Yayoi Kusama includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences as well as a diverse display of the artist’s popular immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent immersive infinity mirror room work.

Comprising more than 180 works, this is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and one of the most comprehensive retrospectives of the artist ever presented globally. Featuring painting, sculpture, collage, fashion, video and installation, the exhibition reveals the astonishing breadth of Kusama’s multidisciplinary practice.

Yayoi Kusama will be displayed across the entire ground floor of NGV International and extend into NGV’s public spaces as well as exhibiting a new, never-before-seen kaleidoscopic infinity mirror room, currently in development especially for this exhibition, and making its global premiere in Melbourne.

ABOUT the ARTIST

Born in Japan in 1929, Kusama is one of the world’s most important and recognised practitioners working today. She is renowned globally for her singular and idiosyncratic use of pattern, colour and symbols to create immersive, thought-provoking and intensely personal works of art that transcend language and borders. She has made indelible contributions to key art movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including minimalism, pop art and feminist art.

In the summer of January 2025, MG Live, Frontier Touring and Arena Touring present 90’s Mania – Live In Concert, the return of Europe’s #1 party act Vengaboys!

If you like to party, get ready to jump on board the Vengabus this January, with Vengaboys friends, DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy – the ultimate 90’s Mania throwback pop extravaganza!

After the SOLD OUT success of This Never Happened’s first outing in 2023, the label’s return brings long-awaited Australian debuts from Massane and Embrz alongside Samantha Loveridge for its second iteration.

Taking place in 170 Russell in Naarm/Melbourne and Liberty Hall in Eora/Sydney this January don’t miss your chance to witness these incredible artists.

This event is a phone and photo-free environment. Experience The Moment, Don’t Record It, This Never Happened.

Kicking off the New Year with a soulful session of Drum and Bass/Jungle!
Come join at Nevermind Bar to vibe out to some deep sounds, grab a bev, and have a boogie! FREE ENTRY!

Nevermind Bar, Hawthorn
FREE ENTRY
3:00pm-1:00am

We 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

No stranger to Melbourne dance floors, Rebūke has been on a meteoric rise over the last few years – selling out venues across the globe and building a rock-solid discography on some of the world’s most sought-after labels. His Afterlife collaboration with Anyma ‘Syren’ is a magnificent piece of forward-thinking melodic techno and became one of the biggest tracks of 2023.

Rebuke’s Era Radio Show airs exclusively on KISS FM every Sunday Night 9pm – 10pm!

Untitled and Thick as Thieves are very excited to be hosting their first event at the Melbourne Pavilion, which will come alive with the next level production and stage designs you will have come to expect from Untitled & Thick as Thieves.

This will be Rebūke’s only Melbourne show, you won’t want to miss this one.

Midsumma Carnival highlights the opening weekend of the three-week Midsumma Festival each year.

It will run again from 11am into the evening on Sunday 19 January 2025 in the Alexandra Gardens, beside the Yarra River in Melbourne’s CBD.

Showcasing our local and international artists and performers, with endless things to see, do, and eat your way through, Midsumma Carnival is an iconic full-day outdoor extravaganza dedicated to kicking off our three-week-long festival!

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Gremlins, Bass Buds, Whompy Wooks and Bass heads unite.

After another Sell Out show BASSED IN are back with one of the most requested acts year!

Straight from the States, BASSED IN welcome home Sydney’s Queen of Bass, the Bass Gremlin herself, the one and only MF’ING SIPPY. A notable alumnus of Los Angeles’ ICON Collective, Sippy prides herself on bringing much-needed courage and integrity to the scene. Working her way up through Australia’s famous clubs and festivals, Sippy spent years performing multiple headline tours and at notable festivals such as Touch Bass and Spilt Milk. Once she dominated the Australian circuit, she then set her sights on building globally — now based in Los Angeles, Sippy has become an international treasure with sell out tour after sell out tour.

PLUS! Bassed In is thrilled to announce HAYLZ is taking the wheels of steel as direct support for SIPPY, which means this is the first BASSED IN with HAYLZ fully unleashed. If you haven’t had a chance to catch her play, this is the one to watch. ONTOP OF ALL THAT – BASSED IN ARE RETURNING TO BASS LOUNGE – WITH UPGRADED AUDIO AND MORE PRODUCTION WE WILL BRING MELBOURNE TO IT’S KNEES WITH BASS Tickets on sale now starting at $15

BASSED IN IS A BIPOC & LGBTQIA SAFE SPACE All humans & VIBES are welcome. Any Anti-Social, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic behaviour will have you evicted from the venue. (no swerfs, terfs or jerks thx)

BounceMelb & Movement, are excited to announce that rising superstar Francis Mercier will be performing at Howler on 25th January 2025.

Haitian DJ, producer, and label owner Francis Mercier is a musical powerhouse. He creates culturally diverse, melodic, and energetic paths in the House music scene by blending memorable percussive instruments and spiritual frequencies. His unique and pivotal productions have graced global charts with collaborations spanning cultures, generations, and genres. Fracis curates sonic experiences that pulse through crowds by awakening an intimate and playful ambiance of soulful connectedness. He flourishes on the dancefloor, with electrifying performances in London, Ibiza, Marrakech, Dubai, New York, Paris, and more.

As the founder and label boss of Deep Root Records (DRR), Francis nurtures emerging and established artists’ careers. DRR’s artists have attained widespread recognition, over 250 million streams, notable radio airplay, and prestigious international tours. Inspired by his own grassroots growth, Francis combines artistic direction with business acumen to manage a talented roster of DJs, vocalists, and producers. Through the DRR collective, he fosters a vibrant community of music pioneers.

Francis’ creativity and entrepreneurial spirit push the boundaries of what is artistically achievable. He aims to create timeless sounds and unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

bOUNCEmELB welcome all the Community Groups to Join their Amazing Parties.

The iconic Ibiza party brand CIRCOLOCO is set to make its long-awaited return to Australia with a special one-off event at Melbourne’s renowned Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

You will know CIRCOLOCO via their long-standing weekly Radio Show on KISS FM – every Saturday Morning 1am -2am

Known for its legendary residency at DC10 Ibiza, Circoloco has captured the hearts of underground electronic music fans worldwide, and now, it’s bringing its renowned energy and stacked lineup of international talent Down Under. This exclusive Australian show promises an unforgettable experience, featuring performances from acclaimed artists including Seth Troxler, Pawsa, The Martinez Brothers, Prospa, Carlita, and more. Join us for Circoloco’s highly anticipated return to Melbourne, as one of underground electronic music’s most iconic brands delivers an unforgettable night, soundtracked by the world’s top house and techno stars.

Get ready to dance your way into a brand new vibe as THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL makes its debut at Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on 8-9 February 2025. This one-of-a-kind transformative experience is set to challenge perceptions and awaken the senses as the 6,000-capacity event delivers two days of vibrant dance music from local and international acts and mind-blowing art installations in one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront settings.

Four mind-expanding stages will push the boundaries of artistic expression, with epic world-class production values creating an immersive labyrinth of festivities in tunnels, passages, forecourts and industrial buildings. The Turbine Hall will take punters in a surreal industrial portal into the unknown, while the outdoor Eastern Apron, Red Room and Rabbit Hole stages take full advantage of Cockatoo Island’s historical surroundings and stunning harbour backdrops.

A unique vision of festive revelry from Jody Coker of Essential Events Management – the Australian promoter responsible for some of the world’s best parties and music events, including the annual Gorgeous Presents NYE party at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia – THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launches in Sydney with bold plans for expansion and future editions slated for the UK, Dubai and Barcelona.

An electrifying line-up of 50 international and Australian live acts and DJs are locked in for the festival’s inaugural edition, spanning some of the most exciting names in house, techno and the diverse breadth of electronic music.

Leading the musical charge are globally renowned DJs and two of Detroit’s musical luminaries, Carl Craig and Moodymann, who are set to wow punters with a rare back-to-back DJ set. They will be joined by Italian sensation Adiel, known for hypnotic sets in Ibiza and Goa Ultrabeat residency in Rome. Berlin icon Marcel Dettmann, heralded for destroying the hallowed walls of the infamous Berghain nightclub, also joins the esteemed list of international names.

Music lovers can also expect more celebrated names from across the pond such as Paul Woolford, DJ Masda, Mr. Ho, Particles (Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle), Mr. G, Reptant (Live), Quest, Sampol and Christian AB.

35 acclaimed local DJs are also locked in, spanning established favourites in the form of Adi Toohey, Mad Racket DJs, Barney Kato, Reenie, Magda Bytnerowicz, Kate Doherty, Ezra and Lorna Clarkson.

Kazuma Onishi, miss behave, Génima Aït Allala and a slew of renowned and still-to-be-announced abstract performers will also grace the stages, while celebrated Sydney artist Danny Willians will be bringing a new piece of art to life over the course of the weekend.

One-day tickets start at $119 and a limited number of camping packages for weekend campers are also available.

Campers will stay in Cockatoo Island’s award-winning urban campground with unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour. Accommodation packages range from pre-erected basic tents to premium tents furnished with creature comforts.

A special THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launch party is taking place on December 31 at the MCA Sydney rooftops, featuring a 4-hour set from Fabric legend Craig Richards (tickets available here).

Gather your loved ones and get ready to head to Fed Square: you’re invited to a free concert in the beating heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

BMW Opera for All is a global concert series that returns to Australia for its third year in 2025, exclusive to Melbourne.

Hear thrilling high notes and stunning harmonies, and experience the uplifting force of opera. This open air concert is performed by some of our brightest stars, backed by a fabulous live orchestra featuring musicians from Orchestra Victoria.

Opera Australia have put together a selection of the most popular arias in opera. There’ll be tunes familiar to everybody — both hardcore opera lovers and total newcomers — and perhaps a few new discoveries along the way.

There’s no better way to spend a summer afternoon in Melbourne.

The best part? It’s totally free, and there’s no need to register for tickets in advance.

Parade, pride and party come together once a year in Melbourne’s iconic march celebrating solidarity in gender and sexuality diversity. A chance to tie up your bootlaces or throw on your heels, and join the spectacular act of unity that is Midsumma Pride March. Whether you join the fanfare by foot or by wheel, with workmates or with family, with friends or with lovers, as ally or as queer, Midsumma Pride March is for you.

Join over 53,000 people to celebrate Midsumma Pride March! Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate our diversity together in this day-long event as we strut down Fitzroy Street with ferocity, uniqueness, and diversity with the ones we love.

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Join us for the 4th edition of Victoria’s Pride Street Party – a celebration of progress, love, and diversity!

Experience a full day of LGBTQIA art, live music, performances, community and culture, with stalls showcasing local treasures. Open to all – families, friends, and allies – there’s something for everyone, from morning to night.

Close off your Midsumma Festival season with this vibrant party and take over the streets with us!

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Kicking off at 2pm and running through to 9pm on Sunday 23rd February 2025 we welcome Dr. Packer! With multiple remixes & originals featuring on labels such as Defected Records, Salsoul & Glitterbox and a 34 year DJ Career under his belt, countless DJ awards, 8 international DJ Tours, 28 years studio experience he is no stranger to the music business.

He topped the Juno sales charts with his Surgery Edits series and signed to labels such as Disco Dat, Z Recordings, Midnight Riot, Masterworks Music, Hot Digits and caught the attention of heavyweights such as Joey Negro, Dimitri From Paris, Simon Dunmore, Carl Cox, John Morales, Greg Wilson, Late Nite Tuff Guy all requesting his reworks to play in their DJ set.

His Different Strokes album featuring 18 remixes of artists such as Purple Disco Machine, The Shapeshifters, Kathy Brown, Soulsearcher, Candi Staton to name a few received the No. 2 position overall genres on Traxsource best albums of 2018. Different Strokes volume 2 was also released in June 2020 featuring 26 tracks in total, again topping the charts. His Remixing skills have also resulted in official releases by Legendary artists such as Chaka Khan, Bootsy Collins, Loleatta Holloway, First Choice, Robert Owens, Shirley Lites, Arthur Baker, Barbara Mason and even the mighty Carl Cox all want a piece of Dr Packers vibe. In 2024 Dr. Packer, the disco king, continues to perform worldwide.

Get ready to dance the day away with one of the biggest and most respected names in the Soul, Disco, Funk and House scene at the stunning Pt. Leo Estate Winery, DR PACKER!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM and get your tickets now. This is more than an event – it’s a celebration of music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories. Make sure you’re part of it. Gather your crew, lock in your spot, and let’s make it a summer to remember!

After bursting onto the scene with his smash hit ‘Cola’, a collaboration with Camelphat, selliing over 7 million copies globally, earning him a Grammy, as well as garnering over 2 billion global streams worldwide, Elderbrook has etched his name in electronic history collaborating with notable names such as Diplo, Bob Moses, Black Coffee and Rudimental.

His upcoming album “Another Touch” is eagerly awaited and set for release on 25th October, featuring collaborations with Snakehips, George FitzGerald, Vintage Culture, Shimza, Nimino and Carlita.

The dynamic, forward-thinking artist will begin his tour at the beautiful Forum in Melbourne on the 27th February, Elderbrook will then take over Felon’s Barrel Hall in Brisbane on the 28th February and finish up at Enmore Theatre in Sydney on the 1st March.

Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this Grammy-nominated trailblazer live on stage for an unforgettable night.

Iconic party-starter Fatboy Slim returns to Australia for his BIGGEST EVER TOUR with very special guests DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless.

Known for their hypnotic, energetic, and sleek beats with influences from disco, soul, funk, jazz, and more, ANOTR’s music seamlessly blends the old with the new, striking a perfect balance between club-ready anthems and live-performance tracks.

Expect the unexpected from this Amsterdam-based duo, who bring a unique art of blending, mixing, compiling, and reimagining house music like never before. That’s what ANOTR is all about.

Catch ANOTR at Sydney’s Roundhouse on Friday, February 28th, and Melbourne’s PICA on Saturday, March 1st.

ESOTERIC 2025 – PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS
7-11 March 2025
Labour Day Weekend | Donald – Victoria – Australia
4-night psychedelic arts, music and lifestyle gathering.

Esoteric Festival is a psychedelic music, arts and lifestyle gathering held on 7-11 March 2025 (Labour Day Weekend) amongst the gum trees of Donald.

Global superstar, producer and DJ KYGO announces Australian dates on his highly anticipated World Tour – Part Two.

He will be performing at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Friday 7 March 2025 and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 8 March 2025 with special guests CYRIL and XANDRA.

Queen Omega, a powerhouse in the reggae world, is riding high on a wave of success, having recently garnered an astonishing 59 million views on a dubplate she recorded for Little Lion Sound. Known for her soulful voice and empowering lyrics, Queen Omega continues to leave her mark on the global reggae stage. Fans can expect a dynamic live show as she is joined by her eight-piece band, Royal Souls, to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.

Special Guests:
Queen Omega will be supported by members of the royal family: Housewife’s Choice [KISS FM], Itations and Troublemekka

This is a rare opportunity to witness one of reggae’s most influential voices live on stage. Don’t miss Queen Omega as she brings her unique blend of conscious reggae to Australian and New Zealand shores, celebrating strength, unity, and the uplifting spirit of reggae music.