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Shotty Horroh – London, Birmingham and Manchester Headline Shows Announced

by the partae December 14, 2018

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SHOTTY HORROH RELEASES LIVE YOUTUBE TORONTO PERFORMANCE FOR ‘STAY FOR THE RIDE’ TODAY

LONDON, BIRMINGHAM AND MANCHESTER HEADLINING SHOWS ANNOUNCED

TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW

Today, rising singer-songwriter Shotty Horroh releases a live performance version of his song ‘Stay For The Ride,’ as part of his YouTube Toronto series. Filmed in Toronto at the YouTube space, this video acts as the first installment in a series of three live videos, with the second and third to be released in the coming weeks. “Stay For The Ride” was originally featured on his album, Salt of the Earth, which released earlier this fall via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., and is available for purchase and streaming on all digital service providers now.

Click here to watch.

After wrapping his first Canadian tour supporting USS in October, Shotty Horroh will be hitting the road again in the New Year to play a number of headlining shows, including one in his hometown of Manchester, UK. Tickets for these dates go on sale tomorrow, December 14, at 10am GMT. Full list of dates below and to purchase tickets, visit shottyhorrohmusic.com. More UK and EU dates to be added, stay tuned for updates.

2019 Tour Dates:

February 6 – London, UK – The Camden Assembly
February 7 – Birmingham, UK – Hare & Hounds
February 9 – Manchester, UK – Soup Kitchen

About Shotty Horroh:

After emerging as a prominent voice in the battle rap scene in the early days of his career, Shotty Horroh switched gears in 2018 to a new sound in the form of his debut LP, ‘Salt of the Earth’. Kicking it off with the first single ‘Shudehill,’ Shotty established himself as an artist to watch as he continued to release passionate and intense political rock. Far Out Magazine speaks highly of ‘Shudehill’ saying “it feels more akin to early-Arctic Monkeys, unrelenting, imposing and powerful, it’s built on his delivery and a crumbling working class.” Whereas, Salt of the Earth has been heralded by Germany’s Stern Magazine in their 5/5 star album review as a testament to “how much power punk and hip-hop can have when they work together” and is praised as “masterfully melded – hip-hop versus indie rock,” by The Record. Both ‘Shudehill’ and ‘Stay For The Ride’ are among the 10 tracks featured on the album, out now.

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JOYCE MANOR ANNOUNCE 2019 AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST TOUR

by the partae December 12, 2018

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Handsome Tours is excited to reveal that enigmatic Epitaph rockers Joyce Manor will return to Australia in February/March 2019, playing shows in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne as well as Wollongong’s The Farmer & The Owl Festival.

The headline run follows a huge visit in 2017 which saw Joyce Manor play to sold out rooms supporting The Smith Street Band as well as their own sweaty club shows. The tour celebrates the release of Joyce Manor’s acclaimed fifth album ‘Million Dollars To Kill Me’ released in September on Epitaph.

If Joyce Manor’s 2016 release ‘Cody’ was about growing up, then ‘Million Dollars To Kill Me’ is about what happens next—the reckonings with love, money, doubt and confusion, and the hope that persists despite it all. The title stems from a memorable moment in Blink 182 drummer Travis Barke’s memoir, in which he recounts offering a friend a million dollars to end his life. It’s a sad and unsettling story, and thus perfectly representative of the Californian quartet’s sound.

Recorded with Kurt Ballou of Converge, the album is awash with a tangible, almost haunting yearning. It is “filled with miniature spaces containing huge, overwhelming anxieties, in short digestible punk” (Spin Magazine). It has seen this much loved Epitaph Records signing continue to mature, “their willingness to expand the subtleties of their sound making for an enthralling listen” (Pitchfork).

Joyce Manor formed in Torrance, California in 2008. Their self-titled first album, released in 2011,was sharp and sad and as a result found forever homes on many a Tumblr blogger’s Best Of. Its final track, “Constant Headache” eventually became the band’s most enduring song, cementing their sound as amalgamation of sad and tough at the same time using vocalist Barry Johnson’s mix of major and minor chords.

Tickets to Joyce Manor’s Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne shows are on sale now.

Don’t miss out. These shows promise to be the perfect accompaniment to those melancholy end-of-summer feels.

JOYCE MANOR
2019 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Wednesday February 27, 2019
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets here

Friday March 1, 2019
ANU Bar, Canberra
Tickets here

Saturday March 2, 2019
Farmer & The Owl, Wollongong

Tuesday March 5, 2019
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets here

Wednesday March 6, 2019
Foundry, Brisbane
Tickets here

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Joyce Manor

@joycemanorofficial

December 12, 2018 0 comments

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Zeal & Ardor Announce Australia & New Zealand Stranger Fruit Tour 2019

by the partae December 12, 2018

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Zeal & Ardor is truly a musical force like no other. A one-time experiment of Swiss-American mastermind Manuel Gagneux, the avant-garde combination of negro spirituals and black metal embraced on his 2015 album Devil Is Fine quickly connected with several previously unstruck chords – as though American slaves had found Satanism rather than Christianity. After being invited to play the illustrious Roadburn Festival while still a bedroom concoction, a full lineup was soon established, and the global rollout begun. 2018’s follow-up Stranger Fruit took the now-complete band to new heights of powerful weirdness and sharp social commentary, and has already seen their name emblazoned on several high profile end of year lists – including those of the revered Decibel and Revolver magazines. This experiment is emboldened and only just beginning.

Making their debut Australian appearance alongside Deafheaven at the Perth Festival in February 2019,Zeal & Ardor will then perform a string of exclusive headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, as well as jumping across for an exclusive appearance in Wellington, New Zealand.

Tickets on sale @ 9am on Thursday December 13
Head to carbonsunset.com for more information

CARBON SUNSET PRESENTS

ZEAL & ARDOR
STRANGER FRUIT TOUR 2019
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY – PERTH FESTIVAL, PERTH (WITH DEAFHEAVEN)
SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY – STAY GOLD, MELBOURNE (18+)
MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY – VALHALLA, WELLINGTON (NEW ZEALAND) (18+)
WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY – CROWBAR, SYDNEY (18+)
THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY – THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE (18+)

December 12, 2018 0 comments

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UP DOWN Festival Line Up Announcement – SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019 NEWCASTLE FORESHORE

by the partae December 12, 2018

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Sun-kissed beats and tropical vibes collide on the line up for Australia’s newest boutique beach party, UP DOWN – washing over Newcastle Foreshore on Sunday 17 March.

Curated by the team behind festival staple THIS THAT, UP DOWN perfectly blends all the smells, tastes and sounds of a Sunday session on the beach. Mixing up the perfect cocktail of tropical house, chilled beats and summer bangers, organisers have excelled with the festival’s debut first line up announcement.

Leading the field are Italian dance punks The Bloody Beetroots, returning to Australia for the first time since 2016. They’ll punch out bounce-worthy classics like ‘Rocksteady’ and ‘Warp 1.9’ to shake up the sandy soil. Also flying in for the occasion is Swedish ‘Teenage Crimes’ mastermind Adrian Lux bringing his very best house music vibes to the beach. Caribbean dreams take over UP DOWN with Trinidadian dancehall and soca king The Jillionaire (of Major Lazer fame) getting tropical.

Miracle worker Motez leads a strong contingent of Aussie flavours, bringing his impressive floor-fillers toUP DOWN‘s debut event. Set Mo’s ‘White Dress’ and ‘I Belong Here’ are best enjoyed with a sunset and drink in hand – UP DOWN can provide both when they hit the stage. High energy hits when the likes of CARMADA, Nina Las Vegas, Luen, Basenji, TØRIPEPPER, Go Freek and Kilter get up. Or get down with the smooth sounds of Kota Banks, Roland Tings and Elk Road.

UP DOWN is just warming up. The two stage gathering has limited capacity to maximize the right vibes. With pop up cocktail bars and the best street food on offer, UP DOWN aims to please for this relaxing afternoon mixer. What to wear? Dressing the part isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged so pull out those boardies and back ties, frocks and flowers for the ultimate Sunday session.

With tickets starting at just $49.90 they are expected to move fast. The festival is also running a buy four, get one free ‘Party Pack’ offer until sold out.

UP DOWN members pre sale begins this Thursday Dec 13 at 9am AEDT.
General Public tickets are on sale Friday December 14 at 9am AEDT.

18+ EVENT
SUN 17 MARCH | 1PM – 9PM
CAMP SHORTLAND | NEWCASTLE FORESHORE

MEMBERS PRE SALE THU 13 DEC, 9AM AEDT
GA ON SALE FRI 14 DEC, 9AM AEDT

FT. IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

ADRIAN LUX (SWE)
BASENJI
THE BLOODY BEETROOTS (ITA)
CARMADA
ELK ROAD
GO FREEK
THE JILLIONAIRE (of Major Lazer)
KILTER
KOTA BANKS
LUEN
MOTEZ
NINA LAS VEGAS
ROLAND TINGS
SET MO
TØRIPEPPER
+ more to be announced

December 12, 2018 0 comments

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Music and culture collide at free Melbourne MPavilion events

by the partae December 11, 2018

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Images Credit: John Gollings

This summer, MPavilion located in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens plays host to a variety of events that see music and culture collide. Melbourne’s diverse music identity is on display in the program with all events free and taking place at the internationally celebrated architectural pavilion designed by Carme Pinós of Barcelona’s Estudio Carme Pinós. The music lineup is a great excuse to visit the pavilion in the warmer weather with a variety of genres, artists and collaborators taking part in events suited to people of all ages. Below is MPavilion’s music highlights.

MMUSIC – Mapping Melbourne presents SA the Collective

Saturday 15 December, 7.30–10.30pm
The artists of SA the Collective create their own soundscapes, exploring all possibilities not bound by time or culture. Their music is a culmination of their Chinese roots, innovative process and sonic exploration. Coming to Melbourne from Singapore as part of Mapping Melbourne 2018, this incredibly special event at MPavilion will be SA the Collective’s only live performance and an occasion not to be missed.

MMUSIC – Australian National Academy of Music presents Golden Gate Brass
Wednesday 19 December, 12-1pm
The esteemed quintet formed in 2017 at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) and feature Fletcher Cox, Michael Olsen (trumpet), Aidan Gabriels (horn), Jackson Bankovic (trombone) and Jason Catchpowle (tuba). Bring a picnic rug or relax on MPavilion’s tiered seating and have a midday break with this hour-long performance.

MMUSIC—Bedroom Suck Records presents ‘Music in Exile: Mindy Meng Wang x Sui Zhen’

Friday 21 December, 6–10pm

Australia’s much-loved independent record label presents cross-cultural collaborations from artists who call Melbourne home. In this instalment, classically trained Chinese Australian composer Mindy Meng Wang joins dream-pop singer-songwriter Sui Zhen for a performance not to be missed.

MMUSIC—¡Felices Fiestas!
Saturday 22 December, 12–6pm
Celebrate the festive season with a day of Spanish flair for the whole family, featuring flamenco music and dance performances, plus an open flamenco dance workshop at 3pm with the Flamenco Fiesta Group. The workshop is open to people of all ages and abilities, so get your dancing shoes on! The MPavilion kiosk will be serving sangria as well as boutique drinks thanks to Four Pillars Gin, Shadowfax wines and Two Birds Brewing.

MMUSIC – Polito: A Crimson Audiovisual Landscape
Saturday 12 January 2019, 9-10pm
Polito x Visual Display is a collaboration between electronic music duo Robert Downie and Finnian Langham (Polito) and performers Arabella Frahn-Starkie and Hillary Goldsmith (Visual Display). Both parties engage with improvisational scores, responding to each other and their varied surroundings. The outcome is a mesmerising audiovisual landscape.

MMUSIC – Rock Academy XIV performance
Thu 17 Jan 2019, 2-6pm
Rock Academy is a school holiday program that helps develop the skills of teen musicians. Forming bands, they are given guidance by some of Australia’s leading professional musicians, though not a class-based program; they spend all their time rocking at one of Australia’s premier studios: Bakehouse Studios in Richmond. This year, Rock Academy bands are preparing cover songs and co-writing original songs to be performed in front of family and friends at a final performance at MPavilion 2018. They definitely get loud!

MKIDS—Mi Gente (My People) Sound System Party
Sunday 20 January, 3–6pm
A multi-generational sound system party for kids and their adults, this vibrant outdoor dance-off draws its inspiration from city block parties in Latin America and the Caribbean. With young local DJs providing the soundtrack, this is perfect summer entertainment for kids who like to bust a move. Pack a picnic and enjoy coffee and refreshments from our Kiosk.

MMUSIC—Jewel Box Performances presents Jessica Hitchcock
Sunday 27 January, 4–5pm
Establishing herself through collaborations with Deborah Cheetham’s Short Black Opera as well as Jessie Lloyd’s Mission Songs Project, Jessica Hitchcock will perform from her very first EP, due to be released in May 2019.

For more information and to view the full MPavilion program, please visit mpavilion.org

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About MPavilion

MPavilion is Australia’s leading architectural commission and design event conceived and created by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation. Every year one new temporary pavilion, designed by a leading international architect, is erected in Melbourne’s historic Queen Victoria Gardens. From October through February, the MPavilion becomes a design and cultural laboratory, and home to a series of talks, workshops, performances and installations. The Naomi Milgrom Foundation was founded in 2014, and its purpose is to enrich Australian cultural life by engaging new audiences with exceptional art, design and architecture. The Foundation, led by Naomi Milgrom AO, has become a model for public-private collaboration by enabling new projects with a focus on public, industry and education components.

December 11, 2018 0 comments

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PEKING DUK | WOLLONGONG | EXCLUSIVE PRE SALE TICKETS – ON SALE NOW!

by the partae December 10, 2018

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PRE SALE ON SALE NOW

GENERAL ADMISSION ON WEDNESDAY, 9AM

APRIL 5, 2019 | UOW UNIBAR

GET EXCLUSIVE PRE SALE TICKETS HERE

Australia’s favourite duo Peking Duk return in 2019 with their Biggest Tour Ever. After selling out The Wasted Tour across Australian capital cities, Peking Duk will share the epic live show and reveal brand new music to 50,000 fans across capital cities and regional areas. Over 3 months starting in March, The Biggest Tour Ever will hit Canberra, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Cairns, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Launceston, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne.

“We are so damn stoked to announce this tour. 2019 is going to be the best year for Peking Duk yet. We’ll be releasing a lot of the best music we’ve ever written and we plan to put on the biggest, sweatiest and wildest shows of all time. First taste of the new music is out in January and more to follow in early 2019. We can’t wait to share it with everyone and see your faces at the shows.” – Peking Duk

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December 10, 2018 0 comments

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SXM Festival Returns to the Caribbean Island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten Announces Phase One Lineup for March 13-17 Event

by the partae December 7, 2018

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Lineup Features Alex Niggemann, Apollonia, Archie Hamilton, Atish, Audiofly, Axel Boman, Be Svendsen, Chaim, Cristi Cons, Dewalta, Dj W!ld, Dubfire, Eduardo Castillo, Enzo Siraguza, Francesca Lombardo, Fumiya Tanaka, Goldcap, Guy Gerber, Jennifer Cardini, Kora, Maher Daniel, Marco Carola, Matthew Dekay, Molly, Oceanvs Orientalis, Sabo, Seb Zito, Traumer, Unders, Viken Arman, Zip

Today SXM Festival, underground electronic music’s premiere destination getaway, has announced the phase lineup for its March 13-17 return to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Set within the iconic beaches, nightclubs and spectacular villas of the island, SXM Festival will once again offer the global party elite a week of world-class house and techno programming in an unmatched setting.

It is with a firm dedication to booking both the scene’s foremost superstars and emerging talent alike that SXM Festival has crafted its legacy. Acting as a true culmination of forward-thinking electronic music innovators from around the world, the event will continue to rival some of the most celebrated party’s on earth with its March homecoming.

The 2019 event will welcome some of the world’s most in-demand headliners like flagbearer of Neapolitan techno Marco Carola, Parisian trio Apollonia, Rumors boss Guy Gerber, electronic visionary Dubfire, and groove-driven house icon Axel Boman.

The leading curation continues with Fuse London head Enzo Siragusa, modern king of UK house Archie Hamilton, Israeli techno maestro Chaim, the darker shades of Audiofly and Francesca Lombardo, plus many more scene defining acts.

The event’s return comes at a pivotal moment for the island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten which was left in need following a series of 2017 hurricanes. SXM Festival organizers were forced to make a difficult decision in postponing the Third Edition in 2018, while concentrating their efforts to create the Two Bunch Palms Foundation with the immediate mission to raise funds to help those affected by Hurricane IRMA and as a future vessel to give back to causes important to the development and health of the community. As a result of the unmatched spirit and aid of the global electronic music community and the resilience emitted of local people in an effort to rebuild the entire Island, Saint Martin/Sint Maarten will return stronger than ever – primed to once again step to the world stage to host this magical festival.

As SXM Festival Founder Julian Prince says, ‘It is very hard to put in words how excited we are to be back to work on producing SXM Festival 2019. This has been an incredibly emotional time for the local community and the partners that make this event happen. But through these adversities I believe the island and our team have emerged stronger than ever with an unbreakable bond that is destined to produce something incredibly special. We have the intention and ability to design the ultimate party – SXM Style. Locals are ecstatic to host everyone and in 2019 the energy on the island will be as magnetic as it has ever been! It is with such local spirit and the support of our amazing global community that we return with more momentum and vigor than ever before. Ironically, we always say that we couldn’t imagine what would come out if we had an extra 4 months to organize the festival. Like every precious moment in life, SXM Festival is not to be taken for granted as it was almost taken away from us right before our eyes. It is with this thought that we have taken more steps to ensure that our event is giving direct aid and support to the people of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten without whom the event would not be possible.

Now Saint Martin/Sint Maarten makes its return better than ever with a fully renovated island and brand new hotels, villas, clubs, restaurants, and Casinos. SXM Festival attendees may rejoice as all corners of the global scene chart their course to converge once again in the other-wordly, natural setting and inimitable vibe of one of the moment’s most talked about parties.

For Tickets and More Info on SXM Festival Visit:

www.sxmfestival.com

SXM Festival 2018 Teaser Video:

https://youtu.be/0E7FlPF_NAo

Download Official Photos from SXM Festival 2017:

https://bit.ly/2JmBjsW

SXM Festival in the Press:

PAPER : “….the most beautiful festival in the world”

BBC Travel Special : “As other festivals around the globe begin to tire and all become too commercial, with the Carribean as its backdrop, SXM has the advantage”

Mixmag : “does it get any better than this?

Marie Claire : “….the perfect mix of international DJs, blissful ocean views, and intimate jungle soirées”

Highsnobiety : “…..a more intimate and curated experience”

Consequence of Sound: “…why not sign up for a music festival that promises not only to be a great party, but also to provide a trip of a lifetime. At that, SXM Festival is leading the charge.”

FULL LINEUP BELOW (Alphabetical)

Alex Niggemann

Apollonia

Archie Hamilton

Atish

Audiofly

Axel Boman

Be Svendsen

Chaim

Cristi Cons

Dewalta

Dj W!ld

Dubfire

Eduardo Castillo (Live)

Enzo Siraguza

Francesca Lombardo

Fumiya Tanaka

Goldcap

Guy Gerber

Jennifer Cardini

Kora

Maher Daniel

Marco Carola

Matthew Dekay

Molly

Oceanvs Orientalis

Sabo

Sammy Dee

Seb Zito

Traumer

Unders

Viken Arman

Zip

December 7, 2018 0 comments

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Rampage returns to Antwerp for 10-year Anniversary

by the partae December 6, 2018

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Rampage 2019 Weekend

March 29 – 31, 2019

Antwerp, Belgium

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Tickets | https://bit.ly/2PbanhY

Rampage is the biggest drum & bass and dubstep party in the world and it returns to the Belgian city of Antwerp from March 29th to 30th for the 10th anniversary of the event, with another monstrous line-up featuring the likes of Excision, Andy C, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Dimension, Funtcase, Dion Timmer, DJ Hazard, Herobust, Murdock, Macky Gee, DJ Hype, Alix Perez, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Dubloadz, Feint, Fox Stevenson, Koven, MC Mote, Spag Heddy, Tantrum, Desire, and tens more.

Always one of Europe’s biggest gatherings, the event successfully expanded to two days in 2018 and does so again this year with more than 30,000 people expected to attend each day, flying in from more than 55 different countries. To match the huge scale of the event, the line-up is equally giant with the biggest names in the scene, from fresh up and comers to enduring legends. Audio visual production is also out of this world and is part of the reason this event has become such a regular pilgrimage for drum & bass fans around the world.

All this goes down at The Antwerp Sportpaleis, one of Europe’s largest indoor spaces and one that becomes a mesmeric and immersive rave haven thanks to the light, lazer and visuals production that’s on the level of Tomorrowland, Awakenings and EDC, or even surpasses it.

Heading things up is Excision, the North-American producer who has become the most in-demand artist in the bass music world, largely thanks to an insane level of visuals and production, which he will all bring to Rampage. He has released on deadmau5’s mau5trap label but has mainly been pushing his music on his own imprint and in late 2018 he released his fourth studio album Apex. He’s been at the forefront of a musical revolution that has squashed all competition in North America and is bringing through tons of new artists.

Sub Focus and Wilkinson had a huge summer playing for Together in Ibiza so bring their widescreen bag of multi-genre tricks, Critical Music and Shogun Audio star Alix Perez is one of drum & bass’s most revered and stylistically hard to pin down producers and then come legends like DJ Hype as well as Ram Records boss Andy C who is a long time godfather of the scene, and DJ Hazard, a close Playaz and Ganja Records associate who has defined the scene for twenty years and played regularly at Fabric with the famous Playaz party. You can also look forward to hot young stars like Feint from Liquicity Records and Monstercatt, liquid, dubstep and house producer Fox Stevenson plus Funtcase, who played at Rampage 2018 and was one of the year’s standout acts.

For big bass look no further than Herobust from Mad Decent, while founding father Murdock brings his fresh club styles and jump up man Macky Gee is coming off the back of his fourth and most confident album to date. Tens more names like Dubloadz, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Fox Stevenson, Benny L, Bredren, Bukez Finezt, Infekt, K Motionz, Muzzy, Signal and Skeptical all bring a broad array of styles to complete this famously supersized party, and these are not even half of all the acts that will be playing the Rampage 2019 Weekend.

The countdown is now on to Rampage 2019, which promises to be the biggest and best edition yet.

LINE-UP:

EXCISION (can)

ANDY C (uk) SUB FOCUS & WILKINSON (uk)

DIMENSION (uk) DION TIMMER (usa) DJ HAZARD (uk) FUNTCASE (uk) HEROBUST (usa) MURDOCK (b) MACKY GEE (uk)

ALIX PEREZ (uk) DJ HYPE (uk) DUBLOADZ (usa) DRUMSOUND & BASSLINE SMITH (uk)

FEINT (uk) FOX STEVENSON (uk) KOVEN (uk) MC MOTA (b) SPAG HEDDY (nl) TANTRUM DESIRE (uk)

BENNY L (uk) BREDREN (b) BUKEZ FINEZT (b) CULPRATE (uk) DISPROVE (it) INFEKT (de) KANINE (uk) K MOTIONZ (uk) MUZZY (uk) MVRDA (uk) OBEY (nl) SHIVERZ (uk) SIMULA (uk) SIGNAL (nl) SKEPTICAL (uk) T>I (uk)

HARRIET JAXXON (uk) LIZ-E (uk) M-ZINE (b) ONE87 (b) PHASE (b) SCEPTICZ (b) TEKITOKA (cr)

December 6, 2018 0 comments

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Sound Tulum announces its full programme: 10 events with the world best electronic brands and artists

by the partae December 6, 2018

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The festival will count on Afterlife, Solomun + 1, Paradise, Black Coffee, Saga, Flying Circus, All Day I Dream, Frequencies, Dystopia and Epic for its new edition.

Sound Tulum, the festival that has turned into one of the most outstanding recent phenomenons of the international underground scene, has finished with the full programme announcement of its second edition, which will take place from 29th of December to 13th of January in Tulumthat is one of the most exotic and magical indigenous places in the world.

SAGA

Opening Party, 29th of December. Bedouin will present their renowned international series, SAGA. SIS, Guy Laliberté, Santiago García and The Soul Brothers will be accompanying the duo.

FLYING CIRCUS

New Year’s Eve, 31st of December. This lifestyle, mentality and dream, this experience, this concept which is much more than just an event, will celebrate the last night of the year with its favourite artists: Audiofly, Brina Knauss, HVOB (live), Neo Human, Oliver Koletzki and Öona Dahl.

ALL DAY I DREAM

2nd of January. To start the 2019 with style – Lee Burridge will bring his mystical paradise “All Day I Dream” under “A Magical Soirée” to Sound Tulum and will be accompanied by Sébastien Léger and Newman.

PARADISE

3rd of January. Following the culmination of another landmark season in Ibiza, Jamie Jones will touch down in the incredible beauty of the enchanted Tulum jungle accompanied by Joseph Capriati, Art Department, Serge Devant, David Berrie and few more artists to be announced.

FREQUENCIES

4th of January. The international brand Frequencies will join with an incomparable event that will include performances by some of the most important and influential Techno figures in the world: Richie Hawtin, Ben Klock, Ellen Allien, Rødhåd and Fabio Florido.

SOLOMUN+1

5th of January. Sound Tulum, Sonorus XX Winter Beach and Project Sound present Solomun + 1 with Dixon, two great tastemakers taking over one of the most anticipated dates of the festival.

DYSTOPIA

7th of January. This experience that immerses its audience in a universe that contrasts the modern world, born in Ushuaïa, Ibiza presents its Mexican debut with a Hallucination theme. Luciano will be the headliner and he will be accompanied by Jennifer Cardini, Nicola Cruz, Oceanvs Orientalis, Concret and more artists to be announced.

AFTERLIFE

9th of January. Afterlife’s team, one of the main electronic music brands in the world, has made an absolutely stellar selection for its event: Adriatique, Âme, Mathame, Mind Against, Recondite (live), Return, Stephan Bodzin and of course, Tale Of Us.

BLACK COFFEE

12th of January. In addition to the festival´s already planned programme of events, Sound Tulum is shaking things up by adding an intimate and exclusive, reduced capacity gathering headline by South Africa’s Black Coffee.

EPIC

Closing Party, 13th of January. This recently created brand’s purpose is to become an incomparable meeting point for artists, electronic music industry professionals and audience and therefore Sound Tulum has chosen it as its Closing Party. The Martinez Brothers and The Black Madonna are the first confirmed artists of a long list that will be revealed soon.

Sound Tulum has achieved it, the Mexican festival has managed to surpass all the expectations that its excellent first edition had created and now we have just to enjoy what will be, without any doubt, one of the most memorable line-ups of the season.

Tickets a la venta vía: http://bit.ly/SoundTulumTickets

December 6, 2018 0 comments

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JUST ANNOUNCED : OH SEES | TROPICAL FUCK STORM | Y&O KICK ONS | IN HEARTS WAKE COMPETITION + MORE

by the partae December 6, 2018

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JUST ANNOUNCED

OH SEES
UOW Unibar | February 18, 2019
T ickets

You heard right. The incredibly influential and prolific Californian garage rock band the OH SEES will return to Australia for their first tour since 2016. In that time the band have released FIVE critically and universally acclaimed albums: A Weird Exits (2016), An Odd Entrances (2016), Orc (2017), Memory of a Cut Off Head (2017) and Smote Reverser (2018). Their new lineup is the the heavy-est, proggy-est & groovy-est incarnation of the live band yet.

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TROPICAL FUCK STORM
UOW Unibar | March 30, 2019
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2018 has been a mammoth first year for Tropical F*ck Storm! They released a run of limited edition 7inch vinyl’s and their anarchic, apocalyptic debut LP ‘A Laughing Death In Meatspace’ to worldwide critical acclaim. A sold-out national tour, a number of radio feature albums, and a trip to the United States of A Massacre, that saw them opening for indie rock legends Modest Mouse and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
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Y&O SUNDAYS OFFICIAL KICK ONS
Dicey Rileys | Every Sunday | Launch Date : Dec 16
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Kick-ons for Yours & Owls Sundays @ North Wollongong Hotel finally has an offical home…

We welcome you to Wollongong’s most beloved and last remaining dive – Dicey Riley’s Hotel, for the following:

9.10pm train runs directly from North Wollongong station to Wollongong station right at the back door of Diceys, for anyone with sore feet.

Join us for ya weekly Sunday kick-on or wind down, pending Monday’s plans.

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IN HEARTS WAKE COMPETITION
UOW Unibar | January 17, 2019
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In Hearts Wake will be running a competition for their upcoming
‘The Summer Setlist Tour’!
We’ll be picking a winner at random from the comments on our status (link below) to win an In Hearts Wake jacket, vinyl & 2 tickets to their Wollongong show.
Let us know if you’re interested by commenting on our status. (Only one entry per person).
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THIS MONTH

DOM DOLLA
UOW Unibar | December 14, 2018
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UK scene leader Richy Ahmed returns for most comprehensive Oz tour yet

by the partae December 6, 2018

written by the partae

Tour Dates
Saturday 29th December: Faction, Sydney
Sunday 30th December: Beyond the Valley, VIC
Sunday 30th December: Revolver, Melbourne
Monday 31st December: MCA, Sydney
Tuesday 1st January: Habitat Garden Party, Perth

Richy Ahmed is at the forefront of UK house music; having played a major part in the British house music’s recent renaissance, he takes cues from disco, techno,funk, electro and hiphop. Hailing from South Shields in the north of the UK, Richy continues to make regular appearances at events across Britain whilst touring internationally. His hardworking approach has seen him play everywhere from BPM Mexico and Blue Marlin Dubai to Berlin’s infamous Panorama Bar. His Ibiza presence is undeniable; this season, he held down his well-known residency at Paradise, DC-10 whilst also becoming one of seven all-night guests to take over the Space Terrace for elrow. With so many high profile gigs, he earned himself a spot in the now defunct Resident Advisor’s Top 100 DJ poll three years in a row.

Whilst Richy is certainly a mainstay within the Hot Creations family, one of his key releases of 2015 was the ‘Can’t You See’ EP on revered dance label Strictly Rhythm. He remains a prolific remixer, with these appearing on the likes of Circus, Suara, Truesoul, Crosstown Rebels, FFRR and Hotflush Recordings to name a few.

Now, Richy is branching out with his brand new label, Four Thirty Two. It launched with his well-received ‘Put Me In A Trance’ EP in 2016. The label offers Richy a chance to A&R the music he loves, as well as to put out unique material of his own. It will be kept to a few releases a year, often from undiscovered and smaller artists who are putting out the high-quality material that Richy believes in. A strong focus on artwork and vinyl are at the centre of the label’s ethos, with certain releases being tuned exactly to 432 Hz – a method commonly used by John Lennon and Bob Marley, and the label’s namesake.

The release of ‘Put Me In A Trance’ followed two of Richy’s own branded Four Thirty Two UK tours, where he played sold-out nights across the UK from Glasgow’s Sub Club to Mint Club in Leeds. The Four Thirty Two parties swiftly gained a reputation for both their intimate venues and quality atmosphere. Richy’s reputation as one of the best DJs and producers around is now firmly established.

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December 6, 2018 0 comments

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CARL COX & ERIC POWELL ANNOUNCE ‘MOBILE DISCO’ MELBOURNE AT PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK THIS JANUARY 20

by the partae December 6, 2018

written by the partae

After the success of the very first overseas ‘Mobile Disco’ in Bali recently, Carl and Eric also just wrapped up a string of Australian & New Zealand Winery Tour Dates featuring the fabulous: Cece Peniston & Robin S! Where the Music Policy was strictly: Funk, Disco, Soul Grooves & Classic House!

From Carl & Eric:

“The Mobile Disco tour was fantastic this year, we absolutely love this event. It is an opportunity for us to dig into our record collection, play some of our most loved tracks, songs that were part of our growing up, songs that have influenced us over the years. It is a pleasure for us to share the music. This tour was a tour of ‘firsts.’ In Brisbane, we went to Roma Parklands for the first time, we also went to the Barossa Valley, Canberra and Queenstown, all for the first time. Each event was unique. For Brisbane, we were right in the city of the tiered levelled venue and it was fantastic, the crew definitely brought a huge vibe to the event! Queenstown, the adventure capitol, the weather a month out looked like it was going to be clear skies and sunny. Just three days out from NZ the weather (using the travel agent’s words) “looked horrific.” With multiple flight cancellations we finally caught a connecting flight (with little time in-between). The weather Gods were on our side and the worst of the Queenstown weather held off. Queenstown crew turned up and they were ready! It was cold with a bit of drizzle but you guys came prepared and we loved it. It was our first time in Canberra too and it was amazing! Set in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, we’d like to send a big thank you to the ‘Kicks Entertainment’ crew, for the great set up and a fantastic crowd. Finally, the last show of the tour was at the stunning Barossa Valley. As you know, we are the ‘Mobile Disco’ and move around, so it was a special venue in Seppeltsfield, what a history, the event space was placed right amongst the gum trees. Thank you to Seppeltsfield – SA, Cargo Brewery at Waitari Creek – Queenstown, Kicks Crew – Canberra and Brisbane Tourism/Marketing/Events and Parklands for making it a tour we won’t forget. Also, a huge thankyou to Robin S and Cece Peniston.

Melbourne, as you know it’s not possible to do a ‘Mobile Disco’ this coming February and we have had lots of messages asking if we could do another date. Well we have been working really hard to find another venue and get the permits through in time and we are happy to say that we have a city centre, green venue: Piknic Électronik at The Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This will be a thank you gig for all the Mobilizers that have supported us over the years, with a special priced ticket. We are going back to basics with Carl and Eric on the decks from the beginning to the end. See you on the Dancefloor!”

CARL & ERIC’S MOBILE DISCO:

PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK

7 HOUR SET

SUNDAY 20^thJAN 2019

SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL, MELBOURNE

Tickets: https://bit.ly/2E3A2HL

About event: Carl & Eric will be doing what they do best! Digging deep through their extensive record collections and picking out their favourite soul, funk and disco tracks that they were brought up with and tracks that have influenced them over the years. It’s a known fact that they have many gems in the archives!

‘Mobile Disco’ began in Melbourne, Australia with 150 of Carl & Eric’s closest friends. It’s gotten bigger each year with more friends & jazz, funk and disco loving fans coming along for the ride. ‘Mobile Disco’ is now a ‘Must Attend’ national tour playing to sold out boutique shows at some of the most picturesque locations across Australia.

So get those disco shoes ready, this is one ‘Mobile Disco’ you won’t want to miss!!

What is Piknic Électronik: Piknic Électronik is an innovative weekly Summer event that indulges audiences while constantly proposing new discoveries. With electronic music at the core of its mission, Piknic aims to open up the genre by offering an immersive social experience. Defined by its specialised yet accessible programming, Piknic Électronik knows how to please both electronic music enthusiasts and newcomers alike as local and international talent enthrals the crowd every time. With beautiful city centric green spaces, food trucks and more on offer, Piknic invites you to make it your own and enjoy the day however you fancy.

The Story of Piknic Électronik: Piknic Électronik was founded in Montreal in 2003 by a group of electronic music enthusiasts looking to make it more accessible by bringing it out in broad daylight. Its aim is to open up the genre by offering an immersive daytime social experience. Now a major cultural and festive summer event in Montreal, Piknic Électronik has had successful editions in Austin, Barcelona, Lisbon, Melbourne, Santiago 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.

Facebook: @carlandericsmobiledisco

Instagram: @carlandericsmobiledisco

Website: carlcox.com

Twitter: @Carl_Cox

Facebook: @carlcox247

Follow Piknic Électronik:

Website: www.piknicelectronik.com.au

Facebook: PiknicElectronikMelbourne

Instagram: @piknicmel

December 6, 2018 0 comments

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The Cat Empire Announce Album Pre-order Campaign & Release ‘Barricades’

by the partae December 4, 2018

written by the partae

Listen to Barricades HERE

Barricades is the next exciting instalment in the song a month reveal from The Cat Empire’s forthcoming album Stolen Diamonds, which is due for release on Feb 15 2019. In tandem with the delivery of Barricades, The Cat Empire have also kicked off a pre-order campaign for the new album HERE

The wonderfully fractured skank of Barricades starts off driven by an ominous piano riff hammered out via The Cat Empire’s keyboard master Ollie McGill that opens up into an ethereal vocal delivered by Harry Angus. The track then transforms into an urgent reggae funk with the rhythm section taking over before again breaking and heading back again into the ether. The band’s co-lead vocalist Felix Riebl shares, “Barricades is by far one of the most intricate and experimental songs on the album. On one hand it’s very, very dubby and hard hitting, then on the other it’s got this Miles Davis like quality to it with the horns on it. This is another fantastic track written by Harry that’s one of the heaviest on the album.”

The cover photo for Barricades showcases the work of Australian photographer Amy Mercer. The Sydney-based aerial and underwater photographer specialises in capturing the beauty of nature. The shot Summer Glisten was taken at Shelly Beach Rock Pool in January 2018 on a warm summer’s afternoon in Sydney’s south. Amy explains, “The beach lifestyle is a key element in Australian culture and is not only a place to take a dip, but a means of a rite of passage for any young Australian. It is a place to gather thoughts in times of crisis, a place to celebrate life and achievements; a place to socialise, exercise and relax; a place to overcome challenges and compete, a place to find solitude and love. It is no wonder that ocean living is an integral part of the country’s society.”

Open globally from now until January the 31^st, 2019 the Stolen Diamonds pre-sale offer features a signed limited edition slip case for the CD version and a signed, die cut, limited edition sleeve for the vinyl version, complete with a limited run tote bag – perfect for completest collector fans. Fans can also pre-order the album as a Christmas gift for loved ones which includes delivery on December 25^th of a note from the band, the first 6 singles already released and access to the January single a week in advance.

The Cat Empire have just wrapped up a mammoth European tour themselves which saw multiple sold out dates in various cities across the continent to rave reviews and including a live performance on Berlin TV which can be viewed HERE, and went out to 160million viewers. The band have returned for some special shows at home throughout December, ending the year at Woodford Festival and NZ Rhythm and Alps, and then into the New Year with 3 sold out shows at Melbourne Zoo.

With streams and YouTube views of the tracks and accompanying 360 video series released so far climbing into the millions, Stolen Diamonds is already shaping up to be one of the biggest chapters in the band’s career yet.

Check out the 360 series of clips HERE

The Cat Empire – Stolen Diamonds is out on Two Shoes Records, Feb 15^th, 2019

THE CAT EMPIRE
2018 WORLD TOUR DATES

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND DATES:

Saturday 1^st December, Inland Sea Of Sound, Bathurst, NSW
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Friday 14^th December, The Cat Empire Carnivale at Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
With Odette, Grievous Bodily Calm, Lucy Peach & more to be announced (18+)
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Saturday 15^th December, The Cat Empire Carnivale at Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
With Odette, Grievous Bodily Calm, Lucy Peach & more to be announced (18+)
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Sunday 16th December, Caves House, Yallingup, WA
Supported by Odette
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Friday 28^th December, Woodford Folk Festival, Sunshine Coast, QLD
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Saturday 29^th December, Rhythm & Alps Festival, Wanaka, New Zealand
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Friday 15^th February Zoo Twilights, Melbourne, VIC– (SOLD OUT!)
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Saturday 16^th February Zoo Twilights, Melbourne, VIC (SOLD OUT!)
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Sunday 17th February Zoo Twilights, Melbourne, VIC (SOLD OUT!)
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NORTH AMERICAN DATES (2019):

Thursday 28^th February, Brooklyn NY – Brooklyn Steel
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Friday 1^st March, Philadelphia PA – Theatre of Living Arts
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Saturday 2^nd March, Boston MA – Royale
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Sunday 3^rd March, Quebec QC – Capitole
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Monday 4^th March, Montreal QC – MTELUS
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Tuesday 5^th March, Montreal QC – MTELUS
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Thursday 7^th March, Toronto ON – Danforth Music Hall
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Friday, 8^th March, Waterloo Ontario – Maxwell’s Music House
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Saturday 9^th March, Chicago IL – House of Blues
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Monday 11^th March, Minneapolis MN – Varsity Theatre
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Tuesday 12^th March, Winnipeg MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
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Thursday 14^th March, Edmonton AB – Winspear Centre
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Friday 15^th March, Calgary AB – MacEwan Hall
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Sunday 17^th March, Vancouver BC – Commodore Ballroom
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Monday 18^th March, Vancouver BC – Commodore Ballroom
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Tuesday 19^th March, Victoria BC – Royal Theatre
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Wednesday 20^th March, Seattle WA – The Showbox
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Thursday 21^st March, Portland OR – Wonder Ballroom
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Saturday 23^rd March, San Francisco CA – The Fillmore
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Monday 25^th March, Los Angeles CA – El Rey Theatre
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Tuesday 26^th March, San Diego CA – House of Blues
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December 4, 2018 0 comments

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Circoloco confirms Seth Troxler, wAFF, Nic Fanciulli, Peggy Gou, Richy Ahmed and many more for its Southeast Asian debut at Baba Beach Cub Phuket

by the partae December 4, 2018

written by the partae

Circoloco is one of the world’s most coveted party brands and is coming direct from the Mediterranean party island of Ibiza for its Southeast Asian debut at the award-winning Baba Beach Club, a luxury lifestyle hotel for music lovers located in Phuket.

On Saturday January 19th 2019, the partnership will bring the iconic sound of Ibiza’s underground to Thailand for a one-day event that will undoubtedly become the party of the year with a dream team lineup that will perfectly recreate a legendary Monday at DC10. The inimitable program enlists Circoloco headliners with an iconic lineup featuring Seth Troxler, Nic Fanciulli, Peggy Gou, Richy Ahmed, wAFF, Serge Devant, Lauren Lane, Bas Ibellini and Mendy Indigo. It gets better too, more names will be added soon.

A first for the region, the festival-style event will descend upon the sun-drenched shores of Phuket at resort Baba Beach Club, which boasts the most powerful and immersive Funktion-One sound system in all of Asia. Running from 2pm – 2am only a limited amount of tickets will be made available with a shuttle service running to and from Phuket throughout the night.

Working with local communities and supporting local artists, the collaboration strives to create a space where the international and local music scenes converge. With a vision to bring both sustainability and music to the forefront, invoking mindfulness for the environment and our natural surroundings through the use of eco friendly and biodegradable materials only throughout the event such as a ban on single-use plastic onsite, replacing plastic water bottles with boxed water and building up the site using coconut trees.

Website: https://www.bababeachclub.com/phuket/event/circoloco/

About Circoloco //

The Circoloco name has been internationally recognized since its launch in 1999 and has grown to become one of Ibiza’s most iconic parties and innovators. In fact, it’s known in the industry as “a rite of passage” for anyone in Ibiza as well as stars of the underground music scene. The brand has a global cult following of highly loyal music lovers, having hosted almost every notable name in house and techno worldwide. Now in its 20th year, this global brand has travelled the globe and is incoming to Thailand for the very first time.

Website: www.circolocoibiza.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/circolocoibiza

Instagram: www.instagram.com/circolocoibiza

About Baba Beach Club //

Baba Beach Club is a luxury beach club and hotel created by the owners of award-winning luxury resort, Sri Panwa. The absolute beachfront location provides direct access to a 200-meter unspoiled white sandy beach and features breathtaking sunset views of the Andaman Sea. Just 20 minutes north of the Phuket International Airport, Baba Beach Club has become a regular haunt for artists touring in the region like Seth Troxler and Nicole Moudaber together with BE-AT.tv, Be Svendsen, Shaded, Yokoo, D’Julz, Heidi, and many more.

Website: www.bababeachclub.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BabaBeachClub

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bababeachclub

Event Information //

Location: Baba Beach Club Phuket

Date: Saturday 19th January 2019

Time: 2pm – 2am

Shuttle Service: 12pm – until late *Advance bookings are recommended

Ticket Information //

https://www.bababeachclub.com/phuket/event/circoloco/ https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1184957

December 4, 2018 0 comments

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BEACH PARTY TO DEBUT SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019 NEWCASTLE FORESHORE LINE UP ANNOUNCED TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER

by the partae December 4, 2018

written by the partae

UP DOWN – a new party on Newcastle Foreshore.

Curated by the team behind beloved Newcastle institution THIS THAT, UP DOWN combines all the smells, tastes and sounds of a Sunday session party on the beach. Washing over Newcastle Foreshore on Sunday 17 March, summer beats and sun-kissed vibes combine for the ultimate tropical mixer.

The two stage gathering has limited capacity to maximize the right vibes. With pop up cocktail bars & the best street food to offer, UP DOWN will satisfy your needs for a relaxing afternoon out, so pull out those board shorts & back ties, frocks & flowers.

UP DOWN gets down to business next week with an impressive first announcement of local and international artists landing Tuesday 11 December. Eager festival goers can find out who is going to be filling the salt licked air with tunes by signing up for the pre-sale HERE. Plus, those who sign up have the chance to win the ultimate UP DOWN crew experience for eight. The prize includes eight (8) tickets to UP DOWN, entry to the after party and VIP treatment when they get there.

Members pre sale begins Thursday Dec 13 at 9am AEDT.
General Public tickets are on sale Friday December 14 at 9am AEDT.

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