|
|
|
“The Gogans continue full throttle with a blast of utterly cathartic garage rock with all essential ingredients present and accounted for. A sneery delivery, legs apart, hands on hips, lips pursed and arched eyebrows in a leather jacketed embrace. [Be Your Man is] a bit of rock’n’roll fun delivered with the utmost dedication to the craft along with a rousing chorus and a buzz saw blitz.” – Arun Kendall, Backseat Mafia
Adaptive and reactive Melbourne outfit The Grogans return with their first music of the year on their explosive new offering ‘Be Your Man’. The flip side to its sister release on transparent red vinyl, ‘Just A Kid’, which dropped at the tail end of last year, ‘Be Your Man’ continues the trio’s legacy of lucrative, finger-on-the-pulse songwriting that reflects and responds to the ever-changing world around them. In 2022, that world calls for some classic call and response punk rock, evident in multitudes on ‘Be Your Man’.
Out now via Cousin Will Records, the single sees the lads; Quin Grunden (Vocals, Guitar, Bass), Angus Vasic (Guitar, BV) and Jordan Lewis (Drums, BV), at their most urgent and visceral. Grunden’s heady vocals speak of desperately clinging to a lover that’s slipping through his grasp, while Vasic and Lewis’ combined frenetic energy dare the frontman to lose focus. The result is an electrifying malaise of sound, and one that is destined to erupt on the live stage.
STREAM / EMBED ‘BE YOUR MAN’
STREAM / EMBED ‘BE YOUR MAN’ VIA BANDCAMP
“We wanted to write something heavier as we really enjoy that side of our live show. We wanted it to be in your face but still within our nature. It’s a song about wanting to prove yourself to a partner and wanting to step up to the table but it’s still in a simple manner a classic love track all wrapped up in a punkish wrapping. Dig ya teeth in and take what you will from it.” – Gus Vasic, The Grogans
The Grogans are a truly unmissable live act, deploying an extensive variety of stylistic influences with cohesion and conviction on stage. Angus and Quin’s combined surf jangle and punctuated guitar riffage are propelled by drummer Jordan Lewis’ well oiled machine, while Quin’s viscous vocals range from reverb drenched upstart chants to honeyed croons. Having supported the likes of Ocean Alley, Maddy Jane, Northeast Party House, Nai Palm, Drunk Mums, The Chats and Polish Club, The Grogans will soon take their captivating live show on the road again supporting Hockey Dad on their 2022 Regional Tour, with single launch shows penned for Torquay (new show), Sydney (sold out) and Wollongong (selling fast).
HOCKEY DAD TOUR DATES 2022
Supporting Hockey Dad
Friday 4 February – Beer Deluxe, Albury
Saturday 5 February – UC Refectory, Canberra
Friday 11 February – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
Saturday 12 February – Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla
Sunday 13 February – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
Friday 18 February – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
Saturday 19 February – Bowlo Sports and Leisure Yamba, Yamba
Wednesday 23 February – Seabreeze Hotel, Mackay
Thursday 24 February – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach
Friday 25 February – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville
Saturday 26 February – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
Thursday 3 March – The Northern, Byron Bay
Friday 4 March – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
Thursday 10 March – Pier Bandroom, Frankston
Friday 11 March – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads
Saturday 12 March – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
THE GROGANS SINGLE LAUNCH SHOWS
Tuesday 8 February – La La La’s, Wollongong
Tickets via Moshtix
Thursday 10 February – Crow Bar, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Saturday 23 April – Torquay Hotel, Torquay (NEW DATE)
Tickets via Oztix
2 February 2022: Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week, the inaugural Melbourne Design Fair (16 – 20 March 2022) is a commercial showcase of limited edition, rare and one-of-a kind collectable design by Australia’s leading emerging and established contemporary designers and designer-makers. An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, the Fair breaks new ground in the presentation, promotion and sale of collectible contemporary design in Australia and will offer audiences a unique cultural experience with all the design works presented available for purchase.
Melbourne Design Fair is a key event within the Victorian government backed Melbourne Design Week program, and the first of its kind in Australia to bring together designers, design organisations, agencies, studios and galleries with collectors to meet and do business over five days at Warehouse 16. 28 Duke Street in Abbotsford.
The Fair will showcase collectible contemporary design works across two platforms: PRESENT where galleries, design organisations, agencies and studios mount dedicated displays by the design creatives they represent, and SELECT, a curated exhibition featuring the best works by emerging and established designers and designer-makers from across Australia. Works across both platforms will be available for purchase.
PRESENT includes presentations by thirteen of Australia’s leading galleries, design organisations, agencies, and studios. Participation in the inaugural Fair, curated by NGV includes Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert (Sydney), Sophie Gannon Gallery (Melbourne), Studio Roland Snooks (Melbourne), Sullivan+Strumpf (Sydney), Broached Commissions (Melbourne), Agency Projects (Melbourne), Christopher Boots (Melbourne), C. Gallery (Melbourne), Craft (Melbourne), JamFactory (Adelaide), Local Design (Sydney), Modern Times (Melbourne) and Design Tasmania (Tasmania).
SELECT brings together over thirty-five Australian design creatives in a presentation curated by Simone LeAmon, NGV’s Hugh Williamson Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture. Works for sale will manifest in a compelling exhibition comprising a mix of Australian design luminaries and rising stars, including Dale Hardiman, Ashley Eriksmoen, Emery and Poole, Pirjo Haikola, Elliot Bastianon, Marta Figueiredo, Jordan Fleming, Adam Goodrum, Brodie Neill, Ella Saddington, Susan Cohn, James Lemon, Delissa Walker, Helen Kontouris, Jon Goulder, Andrew Carvolth, Cassie Leatham, Anna Varendorff and Damien Wright, among others.
Providing an unrivalled opportunity to view, discover and purchase significant works of collectable contemporary design by Australian and New Zealand designers, Melbourne Design Fair will include a program of talks and conversations with exhibiting designers, design curators, and critics to broaden awareness of the contemporary collectable design scene in Australia and internationally, and a film series presented by major partner Mercedes-Benz Australia, offering further insight into the creative practices and design work of participating designers.
Martin Pakula, Acting Minister for Creative Industries, said: “The NGV and the Melbourne Art Foundation joining forces for Melbourne Design Fair showcases Melbourne’s best talents while creating economic opportunity for local designers. Melbourne Design Fair will be a highlight of Melbourne Design Week 2022.”
Tony Ellwood AM, Director of the National Gallery of Victoria, said: “Presented in partnership with the Melbourne Art Foundation, Melbourne Design Fair builds on the NGV’s long-standing commitment to the local design sector and its practitioners. The Fair is a new and innovative opportunity to showcase the extraordinary work of our talented designers, galleries and studios. Bringing together the design sector and its supporters for the very first time, this event is a unique proposition in Australia and proudly positions design as an integral part of the artistic and fiscal vitality of our creative industries.”
Maree Di Pasquale, CEO of Melbourne Art Foundation, said: “Melbourne Design Fair marks a significant moment for design in Australia. Established in response to the increasing demand from collectors to have access to highly collectable contemporary design on Australian shores, the Fair will be a true celebration of design culture and commerce in this country. Melbourne Art Foundation is delighted to collaborate on the vision of the National Gallery of Victoria curatorial team to deliver this national first. A platform for investment and innovation, Melbourne Design Fair will bring together the region’s most influential designers and makers, collectors, curators, and critics to cultivate a new commercial market for collectable design.
Simone LeAmon, The Hugh Williamson Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture, National Gallery of Victoria said: “Collectible contemporary design is cultural production reflecting our time, offering alternative points of view, commentary or insights into the design, and making of objects anchored to function and the rituals of everyday life. Audiences will find prototypes, limited edition, limited serial production and one-of-a-kind, works on offer. Collectible design invites us to explore and contemplate Australian material culture through the convergence of ideas, materials and making, which is what makes the Melbourne Design Fair an event not to be missed.”
Melbourne Design Fair (16 – 20 March 2022) is an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria delivered in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation.
Located at Warehouse 16, 28 Duke Street in Abbotsford, ticket sales and a complete program of participating galleries, designers and events will be announced via designfair.melbourne in early February.
Melbourne Design Fair is a part of Melbourne Design Week, an initiative of the Victorian Government. Learn more via designweek.melbourne.
PRESENT designer and gallery participant list as of 2 February 2022: Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert (Sydney), Sophie Gannon Gallery (Melbourne), Studio Roland Snooks (Melbourne), Sullivan+Strumpf (Sydney), Broached Commissions (Melbourne), Agency Projects (Melbourne), Christopher Boots (Melbourne), C. Gallery (Melbourne), Craft (Melbourne), JamFactory (Adelaide), Local Design (Sydney), and Modern Times (Melbourne).
Showcasing the works of Broached Commissions, Trent Jansen, Don Cameron, Michael Gittings, Olive Gill-Hille, Tarryn Gill, Trent Jansen and Johnny Nargoodah, Sabine Marcelis, Adam Markowitz, Abdullah M. I. Syed, Zhu Ohmu, Rive Roshan, David Tate, Ivana Taylor, Tibet Sydney, Damien Wright, Dean Norton, Zachary Frankel, Nicole Lawrence, James Howe, Henry Wilson, Bettina Willner, Ebony Russell, Kenny Yong-soo Son, Emily Hamann, Ash Fischer, Ashley Corbett-Smith, Kirsten Coelho, Natalya Hughes, Sanné Mestrom, Ben Mazey, Connie Augoustinos, Clare Belfrage, Selinda Davidson, Liam Fleming, Susan Frost, Calum Hurley, Ayano Yoshizumi, Duncan Young, D Noah Hartley, Danielle Brustman, Elliat Rich, Makiko Ryujin, Emma Elizabeth, Tom Fereday, Tom Skeehan, Anna Varendorff, Andrew Simpson, Luke Storrier, Christopher Boots, Roland Snooks, Anastasia le Fay, Belle Thierry, Caro Pattle, Danielle Thiris, Jessie French, Lisa Waup, Misseu, Owen Rye, Vanessa Lucas, Jessica Murtagh, Dean Toephfer and Yoko Ozawa among others.
SELECT designer participant list as of 2 February 2022: Confirmed participants include Dale Hardiman, Jonathan Ben-Tovim, Ashley Eriksmoen, Emery and Poole, Marta Figueiredo, Andrew Carvolth, Pirjo Haikola, Elliot Bastianon, Jordan Fleming, Luca Lettieri, Anna Verendorff, Adam Goodrum, Rossana Ceravolo, Brodie Neill, Ella Saddington, Jay Jermyn, Su san Cohn, James Lemon, Kate Rohde, Takeshi Iue, Delissa Walker, Anton Gerner, Ferro Forma, Helen Kontouris, Jon Goulder, Brud Studio, Delissa Walker, James Walsh, Cassie Leatham and Damien Wright.
More information can be found online at designfair.melbourne
Band shares debut US TV performance, announces SXSW & 2022 tour dates
Long established as one of South Australia’s premier songwriting and touring outfits, Wanderers have stepped into a new creative domain in recent years.
Bringing together influences from across decades of soul, rock and pop luminaries; channeling in with contemporary flair and songwriting skill, the group have fashioned for themselves a sonic identity that exists strongly between a vintage cool and a central sound that is refreshingly new.
The new Wanderers EP, their third and first since 2017’s Something For A Distraction, arrives as they prepare to return to the United States for SXSW, as well as announcing their headline EP tour upon their return for April and May. The release of the Wanderers EP follows on from the band’s debut US TV performance on Nashville’s News4.
The Wanderers EP comprises five tracks of soulful and rich guitar-driven music that is a testament to the creative dynamic between bandmates Dusty Lee Stephensen, Matt Birkin and their cast of long-term collaborators and live band. Stephensen writes with an old-soul edge; his lyricism a masterclass in personal storytelling (‘Malibu’, ‘Nothing In This World’).
“As 2020 hit, our recording dreams were coming true – we were about to head over to record an album in LA at Studio 606, Foo Fighters HQ. The home of the famous SoundCity desk, responsible for capturing many of our favourite records. All this while set amongst the backdrop of the California coastline, would have been a setting so fitting for our music.
We put those plans on ice, and focused on this EP, capturing some of our most loved tracks from touring and you can see the touches of that plan in the artwork and songs. We threw ourselves into recording at a collection of our favourite Adelaide studios – Wildflower, Wundenbergs, The Orchard; so we’re excited to have this one out, and gearing up to get on the road and share it with the world.”
WANDERERS
Songs like ‘Make It On My Own’ and ‘Penny’ exude the brightness and optimism Wanders brought to the project from the jump. Harmonically strong and rich in melodies that give us energy akin to Lime Cordiale and The Moving Stills, it’s music like this that has bolstered Wanderers’ presence in recent years as a band to watch out of SA.
The EP’s latest release, ‘Molly’ is another example of the easy wavelength the outfit are on when it comes to songwriting and arrangement.
Of writing the track Stephensen said, “‘Molly’ was conceptualised on a whirlwind trip to Lorne, a beach side town south of Melbourne, that hosts one of the biggest NYE music festivals in the country. I got myself into a jam where I had to complete a gig in Adelaide at 1am on New Years Eve and perform in Lorne at midday, less than 12 hours later. (see: ‘yes man’ in the dictionary)
Leaving myself no other option, I finished my new years performance, jumped straight in the car and drove the 9 hours non-stop to Lorne, drinking more frozen ice coffee and energy drinks than the average person might drink in a week along the way. I made it, performed the gig, crashed in a hot tent for half an hour, and woke up at the most bad-ass festival in the country, feeling like a little less than a shell of a human.
I remember thinking that this would be a terrible time to meet the girl of my dreams. If we struck up a conversation, started getting to know each other, I would have to abort at some point, I could feel my time was running out.’”
The release of the Wanderers EP lines up with the band’s triumphant return to live shows, having given fans in their hometown a taste of what’s to come with a sold out show at The Gov in Adelaide in December 2021.
In March, Wanderers will join a strong Australian contingent of artists including Eliza Hull, Children Collide, Alex The Astronaut and Tom West in Austin, Texas for this year’s SXSW festival. Upon their return to Australia, Wanderers’ attention will be turning to their headline tour, on sale now.
“We’ve really been missing being able to tour… so we’re looking forward to a bunch of uninterrupted gallivanting around the globe in our future.” WANDERERS
LISTEN/PLAY
PRAISE FOR WANDERERS
Billboard (‘Nothing In This World’)“…Stephensen’s falsetto weaving in and out of funky instrumentation accented with wailing sax…”
Flood Magazine“Channelling full 70s disco rock, Wanderers utilise the cheesy 70s synth strings and drum machines in to a fun-fuelled, loved-up groove. The falsetto vocals, and THAT bass line are musical sunshine, making it difficult not to move your body when this track is pumping.”
The Point Music News
WANDERERS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Tickets available here
Friday, 1st April The Night Cat Melbourne
Friday, 29th April Felons Barrel Hall Brisbane
Saturday, 30th April Waywards Sydney
Friday, 27th May Lion Arts Factory Adelaide
The WANDERERS EP is out now.
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (AEDT)
Sunday, March 13, 2022 (Public Holiday Eve)
Riva, St Kilda
Untitled Group have just announced that they will be hosting International heavyweight Maceo Plex for a special Pitch Music & Arts sideshow at the iconic Riva St Kilda this Labour Day Public Holiday Eve.
With support from Chiara Kickdrum, Steve Bleas, Tinika and Yarra, deep dive into a techno haven as Riva is transformed with the signature world class production and stage design synonymous with Pitch Music & Arts.
King of the underground, Maceo Plex has stormed his way to the top, playing some of the biggest clubs and headlining festivals around the world with his expansive catalogue of techno heaters through to his genre defining IDM thinkers.
This event will take place at Riva St Kilda, a premier bayside destination with panoramic views located under sweeping palms.
See you on the dance floor for an open air day party in the sun.
PRESALE REGISTRATION: https://arep.co/p/udp-maceo22
PRESALE REGISTRATION CLOSES: Monday 31 January at 4pm AEDT
PRESALE TICKETS ON SALE: Monday 31 January at 6pm AEDT
GENERAL PUBLIC ONSALE: Tuesday Friday 1st Feb 12pm AEDT
Get Connected:
Photo by: Ro Llauro – SYNTHONY – Sydney December, 21
After a string of Sold Out shows over the last 12 months in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, SYNTHONY returns to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, next month for SYNTHONY 2.0! Enjoy an evening of dancing outdoors (at Melbourne’s most iconic venue), with friends, whilst reminiscing about your favourite dance anthems.
The hugely successful show both here and in its native New Zealand, is the ultimate celebration of the last 30 years of dance music. SYNTHONY is a unique collaboration between Orchestra, DJs, live vocalists and feature musicians.
SYNTHONY No.2 delivers the greatest celebration of dance music together with the might of the full 60 piece SYNTHONY Orchestra, along with star Conductor: Sarah-Grace Williams. Featuring a brand-new show with Artists such as: Emily Williams, Ilan Kidron (The Potbelleez), Andy Van (Madison Avenue / Super Disco Club), Mobin Master + more! The New set list will include music by: Avicii, Tiësto, Daft Punk, Eric Prydz, ATB, Bob Sinclar and a whole lot more!
With an epic backdrop of visuals, lasers, and a state-of-the-art sound system, it’s a magical, uplifting, hands-in-the-air dance party like no other. An energetic show from the outset, this is not an orchestra as you know it. This celebration of dance music is more than just a show, it takes the audience on a nostalgic journey back through their most memorable dance music experiences. Track after track, fans are taken down memory lane and celebrate dance music that is embedded into their subconscious.
With fans raving about the last Melbourne show with comments like: “I want to live inside this concert for the rest of my life” and “We are still in awe. From the moment the orchestra kicked in, right to the very end, my body was covered in goosebumps. This was the best performance I’ve ever seen with so much incredible talent.”
In what was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for event promoters over the last 12 months, Duco Events are excited to be bringing this show to multiple Australian cities, giving fans a great night out, under covid safe conditions.
SYNTHONY 2022:
MELBOURNE | SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL 18th Feb 2022 (OPEN AIR SHOW)
HOBART | WREST POINT LAWNS 19th March 2022 (OPEN AIR SHOW)
ADELAIDE | ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 8th April 2022
BRISBANE | RIVERSTAGE 28th May 2022 (OPEN AIR SHOW)
TICKET DETAILS:
All tickets are available through: www.SYNTHONY.com
VIDEOS:
Melbourne 2021 Promo Video: WATCH HERE!
Darude ‘Sandstorm’ performed by SYNTHONY: WATCH HERE!
Fisher ‘Losing It’ performed by SYNTHONY: WATCH HERE!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow SYNTHONY on Instagram & Facebook @SYNTHONYshow #SYNTHONYshow
PHOTOS:
See hero images from Melbourne 2021 – Images by Alex Drewniak – CLICK HERE!
Recent images from the Wellington Show: CLICK HERE!
Tone City Recording is one of WA’s premier boutique studios, with Sam Ford at the helm working with some of Australia’s most talented and sonically diverse names. As a new year gets underway, Tone City is ready to take its next steps (read: strides) forward in its evolution.
Having established as one of Western Australia’s proficient and in demand producers, Ford (POND, Birds of Tokyo, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets) has been working tirelessly in recent years to execute a special creative vision: to establish a recording company and music label that would represent the best talent being nurtured out West, and bring the goods to the rest of the county.
2022 sees the vision become a reality, with the launch of the official Tone City Records label and the debut of the Tone City Artist Development Program. While the recording studios themselves undergo expansion, with an additional recording space currently under construction in WA’s South West, Tone City are concentrating their efforts on their wildly talented roster and growing their presence not just at home, but beyond.
Tone City Records is home to a roster of artists who are currently making their impact and presence felt nationally (SUPATHICK, DICE, Romeo Walker), as well as those who represent the fresh new wave of WA-bred music leaders (Siobhan Cotchin, Nectar). And as these artists continue to flourish in 2022, the Tone City Artist Development Program exists to bolster their efforts and elevate their artistry.
“Tone City Records is an independent record label designed to assist and develop emerging Australian artists. The Tone City AD program for 2022 will support in creating industry mentorship through the entirety of the artist’s project; including production, mixing, marketing, release schedule and event management.
TCR is like a family – it is built on the artists and myself having the same vision/ambitions and having a mutual connection both creatively and through personal and working relationships.”
Sam Ford, Tone City Records
The official launch of Tone City Records is set to be marked by a special live music event at the Freo Social on February 26th. Featuring live sets from the Tone City roster, as well as performances by fellow artists including Project Bexx, Ken Paolo, Claudie Joy and The Joyboys, King Blue and Banjo Lucia, the entire community is encouraged to come along and celebrate the opening of WA’s newest creative hub.
TONE CITY RECORDS LAUNCH
Saturday, February 26th Freo Social Fremantle
Tickets
Featuring: SUPATHICK, Dice, Romeo Walker, Siobhan Cotchin, Nectar, Project Bexx, Ken Paolo, Claudie Joy and The Joyboys, King Blue, Banjo Lucia, Medium Well, Jaime Terry (POND), Hank Williams
PRAISE FOR TONE CITY RECORDS
“I always love chatting about music with Sam. Everything from making it, to releasing it. He really gets it. Being in the studio with him is a dream too and always fun. Super excited to see where he takes his record label.”
Kevin Parker, Tame Impala
“Sam is one of the few producers I trust when I’m sharing my creative space. That’s exactly what you need when you’re trying to get the best out of your art.”
Ian Kenny, Birds of Tokyo
“Sam Ford is one of Australia’s greatest producers, his taste in music is unparalleled and his unwavering support for artists from all walks of life has consistently elevated the WA music scene. Tone City Records is a vibe and I’m digging it!”
Abbe May
“Extremely stoked for Mr. Ford to be launching his new record label. The man’s already a hero but now he’s assured his statue. It’s always a great pleasure to work with Sam, he’s been a pillar of the Perth music industry for many years. It’s a fantastic opportunity for every young or established band to work with such a brilliant producer, a tip-top gentleman with an amazing studio and an even finer tuned ear, I can’t wait to hear what the future sounds like.”
Jack McEwan, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
“Sam has been the keystone in giving life to our ideas, allowing us to share them with the world. He has opened doors for us that we could not have on our own and in doing so, given us the optimism and drive to expand our horizons and look at a career in the arts.”
Nectar
The Netherlands, January 25, 2022 – Dutch electronic music festival The Crave Festival announces its lineup for its 2022 edition. The organization previously announced that the festival would return to Zuiderpark, The Hague for the fourth time on June 4th, 2022. With various (new) stages and more than 30 national and international acts, the organization offers a perfect mix of electronic music styles and artists. In addition to international headliners such as Nina Kraviz, Jeff Mills, Honey Dijon and KiNK, young talent and emerging artists such as Zohar and Mafalda will perform during the festival.
Unfortunately, the previous two editions could not take place due to COVID, but the organization confirms many artists that would have played last year again, making the lineup similar to the lineup of the previous editions. On top of that, the festival adds a number of new names and a new stage to the lineup, making The Crave Festival return stronger than ever. The large underground festival will take place on Saturday June 4th in the Zuiderpark, but the festivities will kick off on the 3rd of June with a show in the legendary venue Het Paard. On Saturday after the festival, an After Hours will take place in the PIP, a well known venue that is loved by music fanatics all over the country and serving as a stepping stone for many young and upcoming talent. A second After Hours will take place in Het Paard. On Sunday, the festival closes the weekend with an event on The Hague Beach – Scheveningen. With all these different events and the impressive line-up, The Crave Festival promises to be another great and diverse weekend this year.
The Crave Festival
The Crave Festival is a ground-breaking international electronic music festival that offers a stage for a wide spectrum of electronic music. The festival organizes various shows throughout the city, culminating in the outdoor festival in the Zuiderpark. Here, you will find a mix of various electronic music styles, spread over several stages, such as techno, disco, house and electro. For the 2022 edition, the organization has partially redesigned the festival site to make room for new areas and walking routes to discover the festival.
Lineup
Nina Kraviz
Jeff Mills
Honey Dijon
Kink LIVE
Hunee
Ben Sims
DJ Stingray 313
Gerd Janson
Leon Vynehall
BAD NEWS LIVE (Ron Morelli & An-I)
Legowelt LIVE
I-F
Or:la
David Vunk
Mama Snake
Stranger b2b Deniro
Vladimir Ivkovic
Lena Willikens
E.R.P / Convextion LIVE
Awesome Tapes
Mim Suleiman
Mafalda
Orpheu The Wizard
Van Anh b2b Ben Buitendijk
Zohar
Radical Hi-fi
Urban Space Electronics
Information
The Crave Festival 2022
Date: 4th of June, 2022
Location: Zuiderpark, Den Haag
Min age: 18+
Tickets are available via https://thecrave.nl/
| Secret Project Festival announces full line-up for debut on Portuguese coastline with Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner, and many more |
| Secret Project Festival will take place June 17-19, at Portimaõ Beach, Portugal |
| Tickets are available from January 28th, 12pm CET, via portugal.secretproject.com. |
| Acclaimed Los Angeles-born Secret Project Festival makes a much-anticipated return to Europe this summer by taking over Portugal’s gorgeous Praia da Rocha (Portimaõ Beach) from June 17th to 19th 2022. The Portugal debut will be filled with house, techno, drum & bass, and disco and is set to be bigger and better than ever before. A brand new drum & bass stage is added on top of the house and techno stages which will be headlined by the likes of Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Charlotte de Witte, Chase & Status, DJ Tennis, Eric Prydz, Friction, Hybrid Minds & Tempza, Ida Engberg, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Maceo Plex, Marco Carola, Paul Kalkbrenner, Richie Hawtin, Shy FX, The Martinez Brothers and many more. The pre-sale starts Friday January 28th at 1AM PT / 9AM GMT / 10AM CET, and the regular ticket sale starts Friday January 28th at 3AM PT / 11AM GMT / Noon CET. Pre-registration is open until January 27th via portugal.secretproject.com. |
| PRE-REGISTER HERE |
| Secret Project Festival is an oasis of art, music, murals, and live graffiti that welcomes only the most cutting-edge artists whether pioneering legends or red hot new talents. A whole spectrum of underground electronic sound is always represented and, last year, the festival debuted to great acclaim in Europe with a sold out crowd of nearly 20,000 attendees during ADE. After that raw, industrial-tinged event, the festival now switches it up and heads south to Portugal for a more organic and sun-kissed affair on sweeping sandy beaches with dramatic limestone rock formations and stunning views of the ocean.
Taking advantage of Portugal’s long hot days and balmy nights, music will play across all three stages, on all three days, all night long. The sub-tropical setting will add an extra dimension to Secret Project, on top of its already famous production quality and mesmeric audio-visuals. As well as the unmatched soundtrack, festival-goers can look forward to exploring a rich array of local cultures and cuisines, beach sports, water activities, restaurants, and bars during their stay in this spectacular setting. Musically, all bases are covered by a who’s who of international talent. For techno lovers, there will be an astonishing three-way back-to-back between Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber, and Paco Osuna. Adam Beyer presents his mighty Drumcode label with fellow techno titans Alan Fitzpatrick, Ida Engberg, ANNA, and Joel Mull, and pioneering minimal man Richie Hawtin also lines up. Elsewhere on the festival ground, new school talent Amelie Lens will shake things up, Ellum Audio boss Maceo Plex brings his astral sounds with label mate Raxon, while Swiss-Chilean maestro Luciano, Desolat label head Loco Dice and Ukrainian melodic innovators ARTBAT, Italian stylist Enrico Sanguiliano and globally acclaimed Eric Prydz cover all shades of techno. Drum & bass legends Chase & Status head up the new stage this year, and there is plenty of house to look forward to. From cultured Italian and Life And Death boss DJ Tennis, Ibiza favorites Jamie Jones and Ilario Alicante, and a special back-to-back between Richy Ahmed and Archie Hamilton, to party-starting duo The Martinez Brothers, UK sensation Michael Bibi, Grammy-nominated pair Camelphat, and spaced-age selector Chris Stussy, as well as more from Pleasurekraft, Cirez D, and plenty of others. With its tasteful cross-section of forward-thinking electronic sounds and stunning location, Secret Project Festival Portugal is a perfect reason to get away and party in paradise this summer. |
| PRE-REGISTER HERE |
|
|
| About Secret Project Secret Project is an emerging festival, born in the prospering underground scene of downtown Los Angeles. Fusing art, cutting-edge technology, and exceptionally curated house and techno music, the festival known for its daytime moments is ready to grow beyond its origin. With successful editions in LA, Miami, and Amsterdam, Secret Project unites music lovers alike in new cities where there are no shortages of dancefloors. |
|
|
| CONNECT W/ SECRET PROJECT Instagram | Facebook | Website | Twitter |
|
|
|
|
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:
Thursday 14 July – HBF Stadium, Perth
Saturday 16 July – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 19 July – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
After promising fans back in January 2021 that if ‘Heatwaves’ win the triple j Hottest 100 they would get Australia themed tattoos on their backsides, one year later they finally have done it with Dave (lead singer) getting an Australian map and Drew (guitarist) getting a koala.
“here’s the deal: heatwaves on top of the pile in @tripleJ hottest 100 = australia tattooed to each of our buttocks, not each cheek obvs. inked on us 4eva as a sign of our love for the greatest sporting country on earth. we are absolutely serious about this,” they wrote on social media last year.
“My mum is going to be livid,” lead singer Dave says in an Instagram video posted on Sunday.
It has been a year since the band promised to get the tattoos (which are the first for them both) and blame covid lockdowns for the delay. “sorry it took so long to get em done covid is a f**ker. X” Dave writes in an Instagram Post.
Glass Animals will be touring Australia later this year with the tour kicking off in Perth at HBF Stadium on Thursday 14 July, followed by Hordern Pavilion in Sydney and John Cain Arena in Melbourne.
Glass Animals are set to play their biggest shows in Australia yet. Having performed massive sell out shows across the USA and UK the ‘Dreamland’ tour is going to be a mind-bending live experience not to be missed.
‘Dreamland’ is the band’s third album and features the smash single ‘Heat Waves’ which most notably was crowned number 1 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 – an accolade not given to a UK band since 2009 with previous winners including Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish. They’ve entered the triple j Hottest 100 for a second year consecutively coming in at #23 for their single “I Don’t Wanna Talk”.
‘Heat Waves’ held the No.1 spot on the ARIA Official Singles Chart in Australia for six consecutive weeks, marking the band’s first #1 single globally. The single has spent 51 weeks in the top 10 of ARIA chart, surpassing ‘Dance Monkey’s’ record for the most weeks in the top 10 in ARIA history. The accolades continue with ‘Heat Waves’ becoming the most streamed song in Australia in 2021 with over 110 million streams (2.4 billion globally) and hitting 8 x Platinum.
Tickets:
https://www.untitledgroup.com.
Get connected:
https://www.instagram.com/
The Grapevine Gathering was in back in fine form at Rochford Wines in Victoria after an earlier cancellation in NSW. The festival drew thousands of eager people ready to party and soak up the summer vibes.
The festival was an absolute scorcher. In the 34 degree heat and searing sun, Creature Fear played tracks from their EP and new tunes written during lockdown to an enthusiastic crowd. Melbourne locals Rest For the Wicked showcased their eclectic mix of electronica and indie pop.
Things heated up when The Veronicas hit the stage performing crowd anthems “Untouched” and “4ever”. Vera Blue had the crowd in the palm of her hand as she opened her 45 minute set with “Temper”, and included female favourite “Lady Powers”, “Settle”, and “Lie to Me”.
The sun was beginning to set and weather was cooling down when Jungle Giants hit the stage. But they keep the heat up. Festival goers were in full swing as the band performed 110% and celebrated their song “Love Signs” hitting number 18 in the Triple J’s 2021 Hottest 100.
Peking Duk closed the festival with a blazing electronic set accompanied with plenty of pyro, confetti, streamers, and amazing visuals. They certainly set a standard for festival headliners!
Photography + Words: Darren Chan – http://darrenchanphotography.com/ Instagram: @darrenchanphotography
Photography + Words: Darren Chan – http://darrenchanphotography.com/ Instagram: @darrenchanphotography
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
Website | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Soundcloud
