Micro and macro spaces unfold into an expanse of connective pathways, seclusive rooms and celebratory lairs. Inhabited by a collection of modern oddballs, Proteus builds momentum while meandering through life circumstances. With a postmodern deconstructionism point of departure, this peculiar world sets in.

Proteus is Co-Directed by internationally acclaimed artists Sage Bachtler Cushman and Hugo Oliveira. Their nuanced integration of circus, theatre, and movement creates a distinctive artistic dialect that evokes a visceral, intuitive response.

This production is supported by an exceptionally talented Creative Team: Costume Design by Miriam Robinson with wardrobe assistance from Melbourne Polytechnic Costume Design Students; Set Design by Barrie Michael Baxter (Baxter); Sound Design and Composition by Ian Moorhead; and Lighting Design by Lisa Mibus.

NICA’s third-year ensemble present their strongest character work yet, while showcasing innovative skills across double Chinese pole, hula hoops, aerial rope, teeterboard, roue cyr, and more. Their last production season sold out in the blink of an eye (Fall With Me, 2024) — so don’t wait.

NICA is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts and proudly one of eight national arts training institutes (Arts8).

A dance music day party journeying through time supporting not one but two charities – Starlight Children’s Foundation and The Journeymen.

🗓 Saturday 28th June
🕑 2PM – 9PM
📍 Upstairs @ The Savvy Squire, Mooloolaba

Step into the groove of PAST:PRESENT:FUTURE>, a unique dance music experience that celebrates the evolution of sound—from timeless anthems to future-forward rhythms.

We’re taking over The Savvy Squire’s Upstairs space and transforming it into a two-room journey through house music’s most powerful eras.

🎟 TICKETS
$20 Early Birds – Limited release
https://events.humanitix.com/rhythm-code-past-present-future-june-28-2025/tickets
Grab yours early and don’t miss the daytime dance session of the season.

Expect sunshine, smiles, and solid tunes across two rooms with a soundtrack that spans generations of dance music passion.

Dress to express. Arrive early. Stay until the future drops.

#PastPresentFuture #MooloolabaDayParty #HouseVibesOnly

CHARITIES

This event will be supporting two charities:

Starlight Childrens Foundation

Every minute of every day, a child is admitted to hospital. At Starlight, they believe every child deserves a happy childhood, even when facing serious illness. Because what happens in childhood lasts a lifetime. Through play, creativity, and social connection, Starlight create the fun and happiness that seriously ill children and their families need to get through their toughest times.

The Journeymen Charity

The Journeymen is a registered charity under the Advanced Health category.The primary mission is to tackle Australia’s growing mental health crisis, but their efforts extend beyond this. They also address key socioeconomic challenges, including the cost of living, community breakdown, and family stability.The Journeymen see mental health as a societal issue, not just an individual one. By partnering with businesses and community groups, they believe in driving meaningful change – because when you build your community, your community builds you.

AFTER PARTY

Music & DJ’s will continue downstairs in the main bar until midnight.

DJ’S >

::: MARK DYNAMIX :::

Mark Dynamix has been a pioneer in Australia’s dance music industry for thirty years; selling more albums than any other Australian DJ to date. Starting at the age of 14 hosting a two decades-long running radio show, Mark notes his breakout points as becoming resident DJ at the legendary Sublime club in Sydney; playing music festivals such as Prodigy & Field Of Dreams; and regularly hosting Triple J’s ‘Mix Up’.

Mark’s history highlights a performance CV most would be envious of: Fabric, the End, the Love Parade, the Boiler Room, Mambo, Café Del Mar; as well as regular tours across North America, Japan & Europe – all whilst solidifying his fan-base over decades of gigs at most clubs in Australia. Mark has earned the respect of his peers and audience locally & internationally, warming up for icons such as Faithless, Boy George, Inner City, Tall Paul, Judge Jules, Orbital, Barbara Tucker, Joey Negro, Chicane, Kosheen, Paul Oakenfold & Miguel Migs recently.

He headed Ministry of Sound Recordings for Sony Music Australia whilst the ‘Annual 2006’ compilation mixed by Mark Dynamix & John Course became the highest-selling Australian compilation of all time (dance, rock or otherwise); whilst accolades have included topping numerous DJ polls over the years as Australia’s Best DJ (#1 3D World, #2 ITM50, #1 Pop!, nom. DMAs) and Best Producer (#5 ITM50). Mark continues as one of Ministry Of Sound Australia’s headline DJs regularly touring nationally.

2019 saw the release of Mark’s ‘ARCHIVAL : OPENING THE VAULTS’ album of original tracks & remixes for other artists to date, on his own label Long Distance Recordings. Archival: Opening The Vaults was voted Number 1 Australian Dance Album of 2020 @ Switched On Music (UK/AUS) magazine. The follow-up, 2020’s ‘ARCHIVAL : REMIXED’ cemented his production and label into Australia dance history with a #1 on iTunes in Australia, New Zealand & the Netherlands and Top 20 position throughout the world. Another album in 2021, ‘THE ALTERNATIVE REMIXES’ pulled all of his remaining back catalogue together for release on streaming for the first time.

Mark has created a strong connection with his audience through a variety of different projects. His new synth-pop band with Xan Muller entitled ‘THE ANTIPODEANS’ had a number #1 hit in 10 countries in 2022 with ‘HEY LITTLE GIRL’ feat. ICEHOUSE, which also reached Top 10 in most other nations. The follow-up ‘COUNT ME AS YOUR ENEMY’ feat. Boxcar recently went to #1 on the House Chart in Australia and Top 20 in the Netherlands. Their most recent single, a cover of the classic track ‘COME SAID THE BOY’ features Greg Gould on vox & went to #1 on the iTunes House chart, #3 on the iTunes Dance Chart and #1 on the KISS FM chart Feb 2023. The track was recently picked up by HED KANDI and spun on their radio show in the U.K. THE ANTIPODEANS also performed live at SYNTHONY to a 4500-strong show in Brisbane at Riverstage.

After a stellar 2023 with shows around Australia including all the headline Ministry Of Sound and Ministry Classical event series, Mark continues the MoS legacy nationally in 2024 as well as leading the Reminisce brand in Sydney via hosting & mixing the 3 hour Reminisce Top 50 Countdown. Internationally, he’s already completed a Bali tour in January as well as his regular Electronique and Jack The House shows in Sydney & Brisbane.

::: NEIL ROBERTS :::

Neil has now been DJing nearly 30 years, playing at events all over the world. Throughout his career, Neil has had a diverse musical style, spanning from funky vocal house, nu-disco, house, deep and progressive house and club classics with his longer, more immersive sets earning him a reputation for delivering memorable performances.

Neil’s Charity Boat Parties have sold out in advance each time they have run. He is a resident at Sunshine Coast Venue Savvy Squire (weekly Saturdays), Wat Den (days vary to suit events), Kings Beach Surf Club (new Friday night twice monthly resident / DJ booking orgainiser). Neil has is also organising charity events at Savvy Squire in the coming months and his recent Journey event at Villa Noosa where he played a 5 hour set ’30 years of dance music’ was a vibe.

By the mid-2000s, Neil had become one of Wales’ most prominent house DJs, regularly performing at venues like Escape in Swansea, Godskitchen in Birmingham, and his residencies at En Rouge and Funkathon in Cardiff. His career began in the early 1990s, when he immersed himself in Cardiff’s underground dance scene and later shifted from club-goer to DJ in 1995. He quickly gained recognition by promoting and DJing at Cardiff’s leading venues, including The Hippo Club and Emporium.

Neil’s event FunkyDory won Best Pre-club three times in the Welsh Music Awards. His career took a major leap when he was ranked in the World’s top 150 by DJ Magazine readers, playing at major festivals, including Escape Into The Park four years running including the Mixmag Future Heroes Tent and the Defected In The House Arena alongside the biggest names in the industry.

His event organizing and international performances solidified his status as a rising DJ in the global dance music scene. He brought in Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell, ‘Onephatdeeva’ ATFC, former loaded magazine model turned DJ Rebekah, Greg Vickers from Sankeys and many others to his En Rouge event in Cardiff.

Alongside his DJ career, Neil founded the Offitsface website in 1999, which grew into one of the most popular online platforms for dance music, attracting millions of visitors from over 100 countries. The website, which featured DJ biographies, mixes, club listings, tune reviews gained significant recognition, with press coverage on shows like Graham Gold’s Kiss FM and The Slammin’ Boys on Galaxy 102, as well as a positive review on National TV via ITV’s The Web Review. The site reached its peak with two million page views per month and had a robust community of over 10,000 members. Neil later relaunched the site as Dancemuzik, which continued until 2010.

::: FRANCIE KELLY :::

Francie Kelly is an Irish DJ known for igniting dance floors with a genre-blending style that spans house, dance, techno, and old school party anthems. With a passion for creating unforgettable nights, Francie has built a reputation for delivering high-energy sets that keep crowds moving from start to finish.

Francie began DJing as a creative outlet and quickly made a name for himself in the local scene. His talents earned himself residencies in his local venues where he became a staple behind the decks.

As his reputation grew, Francie caught the attention of promoters beyond his hometown, leading to bookings at top venues across Ireland and the UK.

Online, Francie has made an equally strong impact. With nearly 2 million streams on his SoundCloud, his mixes continue to connect with fans around the world, showcasing his ability to craft sets that resonate beyond the club.

Follow Francie Kelly for the latest gigs, mixes, and updates:

Instagram: @francie_kelly
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/francie-kelly

::: JOE X BENNETT :::

Joe X Bennett is as a seasoned DJ who discovered his fervour for the art at a tender age. However, it was not until he reached the age of 30 that he decided to transform his passion for music into a full-fledged career.

Specialising in House, Tech House and Techno, Joe has spent many years honing his skills behind the decks, captivating audiences with his impeccable track selection and infectious energy. His performances have taken him to renowned venues and festivals including Earthcore, Screw Boat Parties, Ladida, Brown Alley and Lucky Coq in Melbourne, Cocoon Bali, Indonesia and more recently in Queensland Frisson Records Presents, Resonant Frequency Festival and the Wizards of Kingston Festival. Not content with solely gracing the stage at well established establishments, Joe has also taken on the role of event organiser, curating his own successful series in Melbourne called “Day Club – House Party.”

Joe’s talent as a DJ speaks for itself, with a strong and loyal following drawn to his unique style and approach. He has a knack for adapting his music to suit the atmosphere and crowd, ensuring that every set is an unforgettable experience. Influenced by legends such as Carl Cox, Riva Starr, Hotswing, and Patrick Topping, Joe has developed a signature sound that sets him apart. His Tech House sets are renowned for their chunky beats, while his House sets create an irresistible vibe.

https://www.mixcloud.com/joebennett90/

::: SISTA C :::

Sista C is an Aussie DJ, turntablist and producer with over 25 years of experience. Her musical influences include early hip hop, funky house, and breaks.

Sista C began her career on vinyl in 2000, playing live electronica and spinning tunes all over Australia. She has played at large events including the Woodford Folk Festival.

Since 2020, Sista C has been playing parties, raves, clubs and festivals in Sydney and South East Queensland.

She is a proud member of female DJ collective, ChiX in the Mix based in Sydney, broadcasting her performance live to fans from all over the world.

Sista C’s infectious energy captures every heartbeat on the dance floor with her electrifying blend of classic hits and modern grooves.

https://soundcloud.com/zencorina
www.instagram.com/djsista_c/

::: KAT RAD :::

Kat Rad once embraced London’s vibrant late-90s dance scene and has quickly carved out a space in the electronic music world today. Inspired by the creativity of lockdown-era livestreams, she began mixing three years ago, blending progressive and melodic house, tech house, and melodic techno into a signature sound that resonates with listeners.

Through her Twitch streams, Kat Rad has cultivated a global community while also bringing her infectious energy to house parties, Melbourne’s Lockdown Legends Winter Weekender, and the Seas the Beat after parties.

Influenced by the sounds of CamelPhat, Vintage Culture, Franky Wah, Space Motion, and Vakabular, Kat Rad continues to connect with audiences on and off the dance floor.

::: DOTTIE :::

Dottie started DJing in 2023, driven by a long-standing love of dance music.

What began as a creative outlet quickly became a serious passion. She plays regularly at a local brewery, where Dottie’s focus is keeping the vibe right and the energy up.

There’s nothing better than seeing people connect through the music—that’s what it’s all about for her.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

‘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…

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.