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The very first edition of the Audio Obscura Festival was nothing short of a sensational success, thanks to a perfect mix of contemporary art and cultural heritage. The festival presented an impressive lineup featuring big names such as Adriatique, Partiboi69, Chris Stussy, The Martinez Brothers, and many more. Moreover, the festival marked a notable first for both Audio Obscura and the historic Van Nelle Fabriek, which opened its doors for the very first time as an impressive event venue with both outdoor and indoor stages.
The Audio Obscura Festival put the Van Nelle Fabriek on the map as a Rotterdam festival location, with a mix of international headliners and local talent. With names like Dixon, Carlita, and AMÉMÉ, the festival delivered a world-class lineup, while Rotterdam icons like Benny Rodrigues, Cincity, Moody Mehran, and Suze Ijó ensured strong local representation. The spectacular performances created an atmosphere that made the temperature rise early in the day, that even some rain throughout the day couldn’t extinguish.
The Van Nelle Fabriek, originally a production site for coffee, tea, and tobacco, has grown into an architectural icon and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique location, where past and future come together, offers bright and flexible spaces, which welcomed thousands of festival-goers last Saturday. It’s no surprise that Audio Obscura, always on the lookout for special locations and new talent worldwide, has once again pushed the boundaries with their first foray into the world of festivals.
“We are very proud that we have been able to convert our many years of experience of organizing events at unique locations into our first festival at UNESCO World Heritage site the Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam. From the energetic and fun audience to the artists who all delivered, from the production and logistics that turned out as we had planned and from no calamities to all the crowds positive feedback. Hopefully we have built a foundation for years to come in Rotterdam.” – Audio Obscura
The festival site offered a total of four stages with a mix of both indoor and outdoors: Under the Bridges, Tabaksfabriek, The Pit, and the Rotterdam stage. The Under the Bridges stage immediately caught the eye. Diagonal transport bridges, which normally connect the various buildings of the Van Nelle Fabriek, formed the symbolic heart of the Audio Obscura Festival. The Rotterdam stage, hosted by Heineken Silver & Cloud 8, served as a stage for showcasing Dutch talent. Cloud 8, born in the legendary Rotterdam Suicide Club, created an open-minded atmosphere where creativity was central. Under the guidance of Cloud 8’s own Cincity, attendees embarked on a musical trip full of soulful afrobeats and Afro house.
At The Pit stage, fans could enjoy an energetic mix of dynamic techno and electro from artists like Dax J b2b Daria Kolosova, Lucky Done Gone b2b Moody Mehran, and Partiboi69. Additionally, Dixon and Adriatique brought their signature sound to the industrial setting of the Tabaksfabriek stage, where melodic tones and a unique visual experience came together.
Audio Obscura is known for bringing together unique talent at the most extraordinary locations, and with this first festival edition, they have once again outdone themselves. The Audio Obscura Festival has positioned itself as a new highlight on the Dutch festival calendar. Pre-registration for the 2025 edition is already open via www.audio-obscura.com.
On October 17, 18, 19, and 20, Audio Obscura returns to the RAW Factory for three daytime events, two night events, and a 24-hour Innervisions with me and Dixon event. Visitors will be treated to the cutting-edge sounds of underground legends including The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler, Partiboi69, Maceo Plex, Honey Dijon, and more. Tickets are already available via www.audio-obscura.com.
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Are you ready for the madcap chaos of Australia’s largest travelling music festival? Good Things season returns with a head-spinning lineup fit for a fever dream. Across three East Coast dates, this year’s Good Things Festival will deliver a trip down the rabbit hole with a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, and Aussie staples. And in a boon for younger attendees, Sydney’s Centennial Park festival date will be a 16+ event for the first time!
No one has cultivated a cult of personality quite like KORN. As the coveted headliners for Good Things Festival 2024, the Californian nu-metal pioneers will be celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of their landmark self-titled debut album and a career trajectory that speak volumes: two GRAMMY® Award wins, multi-platinum album certifications, and over 40 million records sold worldwide. Continually pushing the limits of the alternative, metal, and rock across their back catalogue, KORN’s unwavering sonic vision incorporates everything from dubstep and hip-hop to the bagpipe sections of frontman Jonathan Davis. Forever for the freaks, KORN’s Good Things appearance will find them in fine form and off the leash.
Seeing SUM 41 will be a bittersweet occasion for dedicated Aussie fans, as the Good Things Festival acts as the band’s last-ever ‘Tour of the setting Sum’ tour Down Under. Pulling from their formative album trinity—All Killer No Filler (2001), Does This Look Infected? (2002), and Chuck (2004)—along with their recent Heaven :x: Hell double-LP, the Canadian rockers are determined to go out with a bang, one befitting their status as a beacon of millennial domination. Come for the high-energy pop punk, and stay for the heavy metal anthems.
Speaking of anthems, it’s hard to deny the impact VIOLENT FEMMES have had on the broad history of alternative music. The Milwaukee outfit have been festival mainstays throughout their awe-inspiring 40-year career, and direct influences on Pink, John Cusack, Mark Morris, The Pixies, and more. German heavy arena sensation ELECTRIC CALLBOY known for their viral hits like Hypa Hypa, We Got The Moves, RATATATA and their pulsing cover of Cascada’s Everytime We Touch have proven that the group’s blend of retro pop synths, arena rock, and metalcore is both a recipe for chart-topping success and captivating audiences worldwide.
After bringing their own curated The World Is A Vampire Festival to Australia last year, and the recent release of the band’s thirteenth studio album, Aghori Mhori Mei, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman BILLY CORGAN will wow the Good Things Festival crowd with a spirited set supported by The Delta Riggs as his backing band. Festival punters will be treated to tracks from CORGAN’s expansive solo catalogue as well as songs he’s written for The Smashing Pumpkins. MASTODON have racked up numerous accolades that transcend their sludge metal origins. Alongside collaborations with Game of Thrones, Adult Swim, and DC Comics, the Atlanta quartet finally took home a GRAMMY® Award after six career nods. 2021’s Hushed & Grim double-LP took meditations on grief and transformed them into moments of melodic mourning and raging bursts of energy. Guitarist/songwriter KERRY KING will bring a taste of his trademark fury to the Good Things Festival for 2024. With KING’s first solo LP outside of thrash titans Slayer, From Hell I Rise, unleashed on the world, expect a dose of blunt-force riffage and pointed lyrical themes with some Slayer classics thrown in as the kicker.
The long-awaited return of THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM to Australian shores has been almost a decade in the making. With the release of their highly anticipated comeback album, History Books, in October last year, it’s now Australia’s turn to be a part of the band’s rebirth. Newfound ARIA Hall of Famers JET will also get their shine on as they take to the stage to celebrate the recent twentieth anniversary of their multi-platinum debut album, 2003’s Get Born. Fans can expect to hear radio rock hits like Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Rollover DJ, and more. With their reputation as seasoned pros and one of the country’s most incredible live acts, punk rockers THE LIVING END will get the crowd pumping with iconic anthems like Second Solution and Prisoner of Society, making their only live shows for 2024 ones to remember. After playing their seminal Bricks Are Heavy LP on the road last year, 90s punk icons L7 return to give audiences another taste of Californian riot grrrl history including favourites like Pretend We’re Dead, Shitlist, Wargasm and more.
Sydney futurists NORTHLANE are global ambassadors for Australian metal, known for their exhilarating live show and unrivalled creative expression. With consecutive ARIA Award wins and #1 chart debuts already in the bag, the band’s latest Mirrors Edge EP is their most daring effort yet. Fans will also see BOWLING FOR SOUP on their first trip Down Under in over fifteen years. The Texan pop punkers are fresh off a pair of 2024 Download Festival performances, and celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their fan-favourite A Hangover You Don’t Deserve LP. While 2024 already belongs to ALPHA WOLF, their Good Things appearance is set to cap off the metalcore crew’s most successful year to date. The Melbourne quintet just wrapped up a completely sold-out Australian headline tour following the release of their acclaimed third full-length, Half Living Things.
For the alternative rockers, Orlando emo sensation SLEEPING WITH SIRENS are no strangers to devoted Australian crowds, and their Good Things Festival set will deliver on stratospheric hooks and huge sing-a-longs. Not to be outdone, Brisbane’s THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT will bring their emotionally charged performance to the festival stage, anchored by frontman Clint Boge’s powerful croon. 90s flagbearers 311 were last in the country in 1998 and have since maintained their standing as one of the genre’s most entertaining outfits with a groove-laden sound dipping into rap, reggae, and funk.
Award-winning songwriter, artist, and novelist AViVA will rally her “Outsider” community to the call with her idiosyncratic spin on pop-rock immediacy. Sacramento’s DESTROY BOYS will be eager to unleash tracks from their brand new Funeral Soundtrack #4 LP and expand on their bratty punk origins. With a career spanning half a century, legacy rockers DRAGON will showcase their heavy prog pedigree and penchant for soul-flavoured melodies. Meanwhile, DIY rock troubadour FRANK TURNER AND THE SLEEPING SOULS will mark another return to Australia as part of the Good Things Festival, this time supporting his acclaimed new album, Undefeated.
Pennsylvanian outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW have climbed to the front of the rock vanguard, embracing the freedom of hybridity and experimenting with hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative sounds. Known for stretching genre descriptors into alluring new forms, alt artist GRANDSON has netted over one billion streams and a dizzying list of high-profile collaborators including Mike Shinoda, Travis Barker, and Tom Morello. Backing up with another trip Down Under following 2023’s ‘The Midnight Demon Club’ tour, Cape Cod iconoclasts HIGHLY SUSPECT will bring their rule-breaking rock philosophy to the festival stage with cuts from their shiny new full-length, As Above, So Below. Swedish heavy purveyors IMMINENCE will introduce Aussie crowds to the uncompromising alt-metalcore vision of their bludgeoning fifth full-length,The Black—this is one set metalheads do not want to miss.
KILLING HEIDI will throw it back to the early 00s when their album debut Reflector became a four-time ARIA winner and mega-smash single Weir was an inescapable earworm, playing the record in full for the Good Things Festival crowd. As one of Britain’s breakout heavy exports, LOATHE have built a reputation for their intense, multi-media live show, as seen on a recent North American tour run supporting Knocked Loose. Mixing metalcore with shades of electronica, pop, and post-hardcore on their stunning debut full-length, Secrets Of The Future, Sydney newcomers RELIQA will dazzle with their intricate take on progressive metal stylings. Influenced by early 90s and 00s pop-punk, TAYLOR ACORN’s sound is imbued with youthful exuberance and relatability, tackling mental health struggles and head-on with catchy hooks and earnest vulnerability.
2024 also marks the return of the talented STAGE 666 Artists and their carnivalesque Freak Show lounge. Witness the knife-throwing, gravity defying stunts of host Captain Ruin, or be amazed by Princess Tweedle Needle’s daring feats of bodily transgression as the “princess of pain” performs the ‘human pincushion’ act, skewering her flesh with glee, swinging a beer keg with her lady bits. Direct from the underground nightclubs of Berlin, you don’t want to miss out on STAGE 666’s guest star!
Korn
Sum 41
Violent Femmes
Electric Callboy | Billy Corgan | Mastodon | Kerry King
The Gaslight Anthem | Jet | The Living End | L7 | Northlane
Bowling For Soup | Alpha Wolf | Sleeping With Sirens | The Butterfly Effect | 311
In Alphabetical Order:
AViVA | Destroy Boys | Dragon | Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls
From Ashes To New | Grandson | Highly Suspect | Imminence
Killing Heidi (Performing ‘Reflector’ In Full) | Loathe | Reliqa | Taylor Acorn
Plus the return of Stage 666!
DATES AND VENUES:Friday 6 December – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (15+)
Saturday 7 December – Centennial Park, Sydney (16+)
Sunday 8 December – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane (15+)
Early Bird pre-sale tickets on sale Tuesday 27 August @ 10am AEST Time
Sign up now for early bird pre-sale tickets at www.goodthingsfestival.com.
General Public tickets on sale Thursday 29 August @ 10am AEST Time
https://www.oztix.com.au/
Pioneers of the electronic music scene, The Prodigy, today announce their return to Australia in Feb 2025. Presented by Astral People, Handsome Tours & Double J, they will be playing three shows at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, Brisbane’s Riverstage, and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. Pre-sale tickets for The Prodigy will be available from Tue 27 Aug at 11 AM (local), with the general on-sale on Fri 30 Aug at 11 AM (local). See dates and details below.
Returning five years after the tragic passing of the group’s vocalist Keith Flint, just weeks after they toured the country, the group comes armed with seven seminal albums, and a reputation as one of the world’s most visceral and incendiary live bands. Bringing together raves and metalheads to honour both their past and their present.
The “Godfathers of Rave” aka Liam Howlett, Keith Flint, and Maxim have solidified their status as legends in the music industry with a career spanning over three decades. The Prodigy are renowned for pioneering the big beat genre, blending elements of rave, techno, and industrial music. The group, initially featuring vocalist Keith Flint and MC Maxim, gained international acclaim with their debut album, Experience (1992). Their breakthrough came with the album Music for the Jilted Generation (1994), which showcased their innovative sound and rebellious spirit. The Prodigy’s third album, The Fat of the Land (1997), solidified their status as electronic music legends, featuring hits like ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’, and topping charts worldwide.
Over the years, The Prodigy has continued to evolve their sound while maintaining a raw, energetic edge. They have released several successful albums, including Invaders Must Die (2009) and The Day Is My Enemy (2015), further cementing their influence on the electronic music scene. Known for their electrifying live performances, The Prodigy has headlined major festivals such as Glastonbury and Coachella and won many awards during the span of their career including 2x Grammy Award nominations, 2x Brit Awards for Best British Dance Act, 3x MTV Video Music Awards, 2x Kerrang! Awards and 5x MTV Europe Music Awards.
Despite the tragic loss of Keith Flint in 2019, Liam Howlett and Maxim returned to the stage again in 2022 pushing the boundaries with their live show once again headlining festivals around the world with a fitting tribute to Keith during ‘Firestarter’. They remain as one of the most successful electronic groups of all time, selling an estimated 25 million records worldwide and seven consecutive #1 albums in the UK.
THE PRODIGY AU TOUR DATES
Thurs 13 Feb – Hordern – Sydney
Sun 16 Feb – Riverstage – Brisbane
Tues 18 Feb – Rod Laver Arena – Melbourne
Telstra Presale: Tue 27 Aug, 11am local
Promoter/Artist Presale: Thu 29 Aug, 11am local – SIGN UP HERE
GP Onsale: Fri 30 Aug, 11am local – DETAILS HERE
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Handsome Tours are utterly giddy to bring everyone’s favourite punk Jeff Rosenstock to our shores in November. The tour answers the calls of innumerable Australians busting to experience his acclaimed 2023 LP HELLMODE, irl.
Jeff Rosenstock’s first Australian tour in seven years will kick off in Sydney on November 7 taking in a couple of all ages shows and a big Melbourne Croxton Bandroom singalong before it concludes in Perth.
Released on Polyvinyl last year, HELLMODE is the fifth studio album from the prolific singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Described by mega fan Anthony Fantano as ‘versatile, dynamic and deep’, the album was received with equally rapturous enthusiasm by the international Rosenstock fanbase.
Rosenstock’s sincere depictions of physical anxiety, survival and self care cut through all the genre’s cliches. It’s not all shouty slacker punk, despite his pedigree as part of the riotous musical collective Bomb the Music Industry!
“Speak, even if it feels weird” Rosenstock gently implores on one of the album’s more therapeutic interludes ‘DOUBT’. “Kill all the doubt or it’ll never go away, kill all the doubt or it’ll waste your day“, is frankly the most practical suggestion ever imbued into a catchy chorus.
Earnest and immune to affectation, it’s not really surprising that Rosenstock’s music still manages to end up on all the end of year lists from the gatekeepers of cool. Similarly his live performances are notorious for being a total judgement free zone.
Come see a show, let rip and sing along. Even if it feels weird.
Ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday 28 August at 2pm local
General on-sale starts on Thursday 29 August at 2pm local
Tickets on sale via handsometours.com
Brisbane – December 31st (NYE), Brisbane Showgrounds
Perth – January 4th, HBF Arena Parklands, Joondalup
Adelaide – January 5th, Ellis Park
Wildlands Festival has just announced its massive 2024 lineup. The single day festival returns to Brisbane on December 31 (NYE), Perth on January 4 and Adelaide on January 5. Brisbane will once again come alive at Brisbane Showgrounds, Perth will enjoy a new home at HBF Arena Parklands, Joondalup, and Adelaide will return to Ellis Park.
The return of Wildlands welcomes a huge roster of local and global acts across elevated production and improved site layouts, with the likes of FISHER, Ice Spice, RL Grime, Chase & Status, Marlon Hoffstadt, Tinashe, Royel Otis, Lola Young, BARKAA and more to play all three locations. Becky Hill, Sammy Viriji, RL Grime, horsegiirL, Confidence Man and Joy (Anonymous), will play Brisbane and Perth.
Grammy-nominated home-grown hero FISHER triumphantly returns to home soil for this year’s festival. This follows his biggest year of international touring yet with a swathe of shows across the US and Europe over the past year, and huge 2024 singles including ‘Somebody (2024)’, a remix of Marlon Hoffstadt track ‘It’s That Time’, and brand new single ‘Boost Up’ featuring Flowdan.
One of the world’s biggest acts of the last few years, American drill queen with a pop twist, Ice Spice, joins Wildlands. Ice Spice has cemented her place in pop culture and followed up with a string of huge global tracks including collaborations with Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress and Taylor Swift, and dropped her debut album ‘Y2K!’ last month.
Chase & Status, the iconic British Drum ‘n’ Bass duo, have experienced a second coming in recent years taking advantage of the genre’s renaissance, dropping a string of huge singles including mostly recently ‘Backbone’ with Stormzy which earned them their first ever UK #1.
Berlin DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, has been riding a wave of success in recent years. With a string of hit singles like ‘It’s That Time’ and ‘Call Me,’ Hoffstadt has made a name for himself on the global stage and his high-energy sets have captivated audiences worldwide.
Acclaimed and prolific singer-songwriter Tinashe bolsters a top drawer international contingent, having recently secured her first solo Billboard Hot 100 single ‘Nasty’ – the lead track from her seventh studio album ‘Quantum Baby’ which dropped last week, and will bring her live show to Wildlands.
Australia loves Sammy Virji, and the UK garage sensation returns down under for Wildlands off the back of his biggest Australian headline tour to date earlier this year, and with international hit singles ‘If U Need It’ and ‘Summertime Blues’ under his belt.
Sydney duo Royel Otis have been scaling new heights with multiple globally charting singles in the past year, and will undoubtedly provide immaculate vibes with their viral versions of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ and Billboard-charting Cranberries cover ‘Linger’.
A staple of the UK Drum ‘n’ Bass scene for well over a decade, Wilkinson broke out with his acclaimed 2013 debut album ‘Lazers Not Included’ which featured multiple UK Top 10 Singles. The iconic British producer will touch down for Wildlands off the back of a huge year of touring across the globe, and ready to pull out recent singles ‘Balance’ and ‘Break It Down’ in his big energy live set.
An all-time Wildlands favourite returns in the form of American trap and bass legend RL Grime, who shook audiences to their core at the debut 2019 edition, and is back for more following the recent release of his latest face-melting single ‘SMACK TALK’.
Coming off the back of the release of her second studio album ‘Believe Me Now’, English singer-songwriter and queen of dance-pop collaboration Becky Hill joins the list of internationals on the Wildlands lineup. The multiple Brit Award winner has released global hits with David Guetta, Joel Corry, Galantis, MEDUZA, and more recently, ‘Never Be Alone’ with Aussie Sonny Fedora and ‘Disconnect’ with Chase & Status.
Also joining the lineup are a string of exciting live acts and DJs including Malugi, Sam Alfred, Hannah Laing, Issey Cross, MESSIE, Little Fritter, 1TBSP, Sammythesinner, Moss, Djanaba, GiRLTHING, and more.
After an unforgettable debut in 2023, Wildlands Brisbane will again be the hottest ticket in town on New Year’s Eve. Once again, with the special privilege of extending their operations past midnight, it promises to again host the ultimate New Year’s Eve countdown and celebration in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Wildlands Perth moves from Claremont Showgrounds to make its debut at its new home of HBF Arena Parklands, Joondalup.
Wildlands offers an immersive experience that seamlessly blends dance, electronic, hip-hop, and indie genres, featuring top artists from around the globe. Wildlands Festival has a storied history of hosting some of the most iconic names in the music industry. Past lineups have featured artists such as Tyler, The Creator, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Dom Dolla, Diplo, Skepta, The Veronicas, BICEP, Honey Dijon, Kaytranada, Tkay Maidza, and many more.
Wildlands Festival is supported by triple j and brought to you by Untitled Group, the driving force behind some of Australia’s most loved festivals, including Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Ability Fest, and more. Their dedication to creating unforgettable experiences for music enthusiasts is unrivalled.
Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, Wildlands has you covered. Gather your crew and sign up for presale to have the best chance in securing tickets to the event of a lifetime.
Presale goes on sale Wednesday 4 September at 6pm Local Time, sign up for presale here.
Full Lineup
FISHER
ICE SPICE
CHASE & STATUS
MARLON HOFFSTADT
TINASHE
ROYEL OTIS
SAMMY VIRJI*
WILKINSON*
RL GRIME*
BECKY HILL*
HORSEGIIRL*
CONFIDENCE MAN*
JOY (ANONYMOUS)*
LOLA YOUNG
BARKAA
MALUGI*
SAM ALFRED*
HANNAH LAING*
ISSEY CROSS*
MESSIE*
LITTLE FRITTER*
1TBSP^
SAMMYTHESINNER*
MOSS*
DJANABA*
GiRLTHING^
*Not playing Adelaide ^Brisbane only
https://www.wildlandsfestival.com.au/
Presale registrations close Wednesday 4 September 4pm AEST (3:30PM ACST, 2:00PM AWST)
Presale – Wednesday 4 September at 6pm Local Time
General On Sale – Thursday 5 September at 6pm Local Time
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Greg, can you share how your diverse musical background has influenced the sound of Heisenberg Principle?
I think it has given me a wide palette of music styles to paint with. While my experience with classical, jazz and blues music may not be readily heard in the music, ideas of structure and form in many of the songs takes it’s foundation in these different styles.
Having played classical violin in three symphony orchestras and been a lead singer in two original bands, how do these experiences shape your songwriting process?
My songs usually start with a lyric or a melody line that I can’t get out of my head. At times I am haunted by a phrase or even a few notes from a key composition or past bands that makes it’s way into my brain. If it sticks for longer than a few days, then I know I might be on to something.
How did learning guitar during the COVID-19 pandemic impact your music, and what inspired you to write over 60 original songs during this period?
It was a soul searching time, particularly working and home schooling my kids and being made redundant in this period. It did give me less distractions in some ways, and allowed me to see experiences from my past or things I had seen in a new light though, which I drew upon in my songwriting process. I did not learn any cover songs, I basically learnt guitar to accompany all the stories that come forth from my head.
Your upcoming album “Icarus” explores themes of pushing boundaries and experiencing falls. Can you elaborate on the personal experiences that inspired these songs?
An example would be going to places like Romania and Poland, often as the only Australian fencer, being ostracised on a Polish fencing training camp that was pretty hardcore being blasted with firehoses and pushing through to compete against insurmountable odds, and then failing. Or going to the community of Ramingining and making an award winning short horror film with a onesie, a knife and half a bottle of sauce. These kind of experiences have built my character of pushing through with blind optimism, which have served me well in other areas of my life.
You’ve worked extensively with Yolngu people in North-East Arnhem Land. How has this experience and learning Yolngu Matha language influenced your music?
In many ways this experience have given me an entirely different perspective on nature, as well as collective thinking which is different from the individualistic mindset in mainstream society. Learning Yolngu Matha also opened my eyes to a different understanding of things that is often difficult to translate but includes an understanding of finding balance within families, relationships and nature. These concepts have affected me deeply and are reflected in the duality of perspectives in some of my lyrics.
Can you tell us more about your journey from being ranked No. 2 Sabre fencer in Australia to becoming a musician? How do these two worlds intersect for you?
Fencing can be seen as a discipline like music requiring lots of practice. Tempo and timing in fencing is also crucial and my coach used to do a sequence with me he called a song, with a certain tempo. This sense of timing and persistence is something that intersects with my approach to music.
With over 30 short films in comedy, horror, and drama genres under your belt, how has your filmmaking experience contributed to your music and its storytelling elements?
In all my films, have a strong narrative approach, seeking to tell stories in new ways. My music is like an extension of this in another medium. Recently, I have enjoyed blending the two with making a series of three video clips for my music, each telling a story based on the lyrics of the song.
Your music draws on a wide range of influences, from Wet Leg to ACDC. How do you blend these diverse styles into a cohesive sound for Heisenberg Principle?
I think it is important to recognise if something is serving the song or not. Like in filmmaking, when you might be in love with a certain shot but it doesn’t help the story, these shots need to go. Some aspects like power chords similar to ACDC can help the song move along and establish a groove, but the melody might take you elsewhere. Finding the balance of how to blend different things in new ways that serve the creative vision is where I think the heart of creativity lies today.
The concept of your track “110” involves helping a friend through a bad LSD trip. Can you share more about the story behind this song and its creative process?
I was overseas at the time and my friend took LSD after being rejected by a girl. Being in a bad frame of mind at the outset I think lead to him having a bad trip, running naked around the hotel room and wanting to call his mum. I reassured him and convinced him it might not be the best time to call his mum. He kept thinking he would never be normal again, which became the lead in to the chorus. The last verse is about the next day when I climbed table top mountain in Cape Town and we got lost in the dark on top of the mountain and my other friend was freaking out. The story of this experience is what makes up the lyrics.
How has working with Byron Bay-based producer Keefe Davidson West shaped the production of your album “Icarus”?
His experience has definitely lifted the production, being an experienced producer who was able to see where the song could go. He is a much better guitarist than me also, and crafted the lead solos on melody lines I would sing to him. Through recording all 11 songs on the album in a similar way over zoom, we have built a great partnership to put the album together. I also recruited my wife Ella to record backing vocals on the Icarus track.
You’re preparing to launch your album and have created several video clips to support it. What can fans expect from these visual elements and the album’s overall narrative?
The video clips and the album were a labour of love, from spending countless hours making wings for the Icarus video clip, to filming a clip featuring my two children and wife, and pushing to the limit what can be achieved on a limited budget. The album overall is optimistic, thoughtful and humorous at times, presenting tales from life and relationships. There is a lot of deadly earnest music out there, I am hoping this provides something of a breath of fresh air.
With a sound that feels nostalgic yet refreshingly original, what do you hope listeners take away from your music, especially with your upcoming album “Icarus”?
Ultimately, I hope that people will see something of themselves in the music, whether it is a relationship they have experienced, or problem they have had to overcome. I hope people will also smile at times at some of the in-jokes and feel inspired to dance sometimes.
Title: All Night
Label: CYB3RPVNK, Universal Music
Multi-platinum artists R3HAB and Sophie and the Giants have teamed up for their new single “All Night,” a breath of fresh, disco-infused dance-pop air in a world that can sometimes feel heavy. The track pairs Sophie‘s nostalgic, pop-style vocals with R3HAB‘s upbeat, dynamic production, creating an infectious, energetic gem with a devil-may-care attitude and filled with good vibes. Remaking Blue‘s platinum worldwide pop hit from 2001 titled “All Rise,” “All Night” is your new go-to mood-lifting track that’s begging you to unlock new core memories on the dancefloor with close friends or strangers soon to become ones. R3HAB and Sophie and the Giants last worked together when he remixed her song “Paradise” (Sophie‘s collaboration with Purple Disco Machine), and “All Night” is another euphoric dancefloor track to light up your night, following R3HAB‘s single “Gózalo” with Deorro on Sony Music and Sophie‘s release “Shut Up And Dance.”
“I’ve been a fan of Sophie‘s work since ‘Hypnotized‘ came out, and after remixing her record ‘Paradise‘ we joined forces in our new collaboration ‘All Night.’ Her 90s pop vocals were a perfect fit for my vision of this dance anthem, bridging an upbeat groove with an iconic melody. ‘All Night‘ is all about letting yourself go, chasing thrills, and celebrating life all day and night. We’re excited to finally share it with the world.” – R3HAB
“I’m super excited to announce my new collab with R3HAB! Ever since his remix of my single ‘Paradise,’ this collab felt totally right. We’ve created a massive anthem that combines our musical styles. ‘Take a vacation‘ captures everything in this song. It will make you forget about everyday life and take you to that perfect night you never want to end.” – Sophie and the Giants
R3HAB
Multi-platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Calvin Harris to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 11 billion streams to date, including more than 1.2B in 2023 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 350 most streamed artists, ranked #14 on the prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 80 Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.
Sophie and the Giants
With intoxicating melodies gliding serenely over primal disco pulses, Sophie and the Giants has been captivating her fans since her debut EP released in 2018, followed by multiple platinum and gold awards and major airplay successes. Resonating with the claustrophobia and confusion of 2020, though still looking ahead with hope, Sophie‘s and Purple Disco Machine‘s first collaborative track, “Hypnotized,” proved to be something of a secret weapon. With over 650M combined streams, diamond in France, multiple platinum awards in 7 countries and gold in Finland, “Hypnotized” was a huge sensation. Given how well their mix of personalities came together on “Hypnotized,” it seemed inevitable that Sophie would again work with Purple Disco Machine, and their second collaboration “In The Dark” did not disappoint. Dropping at the start of 2022, it proved another monster hit for the duo, as it was streamed over 200M times, hitting the #1 spot on the EU airplay charts, plus #1 in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands, #2 in Poland, Austria and Switzerland and #3 in Italy. It was also the most-played song on German and Italian radio in 2022. Sophie finally went on her first proper European headline tour in autumn last year demonstrating her formidable live reputation to a wider audience – something Sophie‘s showpiece performance of Golden Nights during the semi-final of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest had signaled across the continent. Her latest release “Shut Up and Dance” reached #2 oin the German airplay charts, #12 in Italy, and many more. After her big festival tour through Europe, where she once again demonstrated her skills, you can only guess how much creative potential she still has to offer – so better be ready when she drops the next dance floor banger.
After weeks of suspense, Beyond The Valley, Australia’s largest and most anticipated music and camping festival has finally revealed their 2024 lineup.
Soundtracked by their most expansive collection of artists to date, their ninth edition is looking to be something special, featuring artists such as FISHER, Ice Spice, Chase & Status, Marlon Hoffstadt, Tinashe, Royel Otis, Sammy Virji, Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield, AJ Tracey, Denis Sulta & much more.
More than just a festival, Beyond The Valley invites you to experience a world of creativity and community. Last year’s event sold out, sign up for presale to secure your spot.
Supported by triple j, Beyond the Valley is brought to you by Untitled Group, the largest independent music promoter in Australia behind festivals such as Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, Ability Fest & more.
THIS YEAR’S LINEUP:
Following his biggest year of international touring yet with a swathe of shows across the US and Europe over the past year, Grammy-nominated Gold Coast dance sensation FISHER triumphantly returns to home soil for Beyond The Valley.
American drill queen with a pop twist, Ice Spice, is one of an exciting contingent of international artists playing BTV. After breaking out with her TikTok viral 2022 song ‘Munch (Feelin’ U)’, Ice Spice has cemented her place in pop culture and followed up with a string of huge global tracks including collaborations with Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress and Taylor Swift, and dropped her debut album ‘Y2K!’ last month.
British Drum ‘n’ Bass duo Chase & Status have experienced a second coming in recent years taking advantage of the genre’s renaissance, dropping a string of huge singles including ‘Disconnect’ with Becky Hill, ‘Baddadan’, and more recently, the Stormzy-featuring ‘Backbone’ which earned Chase & Status their first ever UK #1.
Berlin DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, has been riding a wave of success in recent years. With a string of hit singles like ‘It’s That Time’ and ‘Call Me,’ Hoffstadt has made a name for himself on the global stage. Known for his sugary, rave-forward beats, Hoffstadt’s high-energy sets have captivated audiences worldwide.
After emerging with breakout single ‘Oysters In My Pocket’ in 2022, the supremely talented Sydney duo Royel Otis have been scaling new heights with multiple globally charting singles just two years later. Don’t miss your chance to see the band perform their viral versions of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ and Billboard-charting Cranberries cover ‘Linger’.
Acclaimed and prolific singer-songwriter Tinashe bolsters a top drawer international contingent, having recently secured her first solo Billboard Hot 100 single ‘Nasty’ – the lead track from her seventh studio album ‘Quantum Baby’ which dropped last week, and will bring her live show to Beyond The Valley.
Australia loves Sammy Virji, and the UK garage sensation Sammy Virji will return down under for Beyond The Valley off the back of his biggest Australian headline tour to date earlier this year.
Also joining the line-up are Sugababes who became one of the most successful British girl bands of the 21st century with six UK Number One singles, millions of global sales and multiple multi-platinum albums. Along the way, they told one of the most spectacular stories of the modern pop era, but it all started with one song, three voices and a mysterious white label 7”. Fast forward two decades, the original line up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy arrived back in full force becoming the talk of the summer festivals including having to shut down their field at Glastonbury due to demand.
They’re joined on the lineup by fellow brit and Grammy-winning Natasha Bedingfield, best known for smash hits like ‘Unwritten’ and ‘These Words’, will bring a whopping dose of 2000s nostalgia to Beyond The Valley this year.
On the live music front, Valley Stage artists include Confidence Man, Teenage Dads, NEIL FRANCES, Lola Young, Ghetts, The Rions, BARKAA, Kita Alexander, The Grogans, Billie Marten, The Terrys, Sycco and more.
Beyond The Valley will also feature some of the biggest names in electronic music including horsegiirL, KI/KI, DJ BORING, SG Lewis, JOY (Anonymous), Tinlicker (Dj Set), Ben Hemsley, Avalon Emerson, Sam Alfred, Sally C, LB aka Labat, Chloé Caillet, Flowdan & Neffa-T and many more.
PODCASTS
Podcasts presented by The Daily Aus will be returning this year hosted by Milo Hartill, with a new home at the Sanctuary, featuring live and interactive recordings of your favourite shows. These include sports comedy podcast Dan Does Footy, It’s Layered – a podcast by two Zimbabwean girls keeping up their long-distance friendship of over 20 years, Melbourne brothers Luke & Sassy Scott, triple j’s love, sex and relationships podcast The Hook Up, dating advice podcast No Hard Feelings, Jemma Sbeg’s The Psychology of Your 20s podcast.
TICKETS
This year for the first time ever you can see who is playing each day from the get go. Head to the Beyond The Valley website for the day by day lineup.
For those who prefer off-site comforts, various accommodations are available in the beautiful local surrounds of The Surf Coast and Geelong. Offsite ticket options will once again be available in 4, 3, 2 and NYE Only options once again. This year, BTV will also introduce Single Day tickets for the first time, allowing attendance on any main festival day – 29th Dec, 30th Dec, or enter for one day for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Single Day tickets do not include camping and allow patrons to go home once the music finishes for the day.
The Beyond The Valley Official Presale will kick off on Wednesday 28th August at 6pm AEST. Register here for presale. Presale registrations close on Tuesday 27th August 3pm AEST.
Telstra Plus members will gain exclusive access to tickets 48 hrs ahead of the BTV official presale in the Telstra Plus members presale on Monday 26th August.
EXPERIENCE
Expect a kaleidoscope of surprises, hidden delights, and a haven of experiences. Spend sun-drenched days listening to live recordings of your favourite podcasts in The Sanctuary at the Podcast Stage Takeover presented by The Daily Aus. Relax in The Sanctuary, play drag bingo with POOF DOOF, and enjoy swimming in pools at the Beach Club. Hidden Parties? Seek and you shall find Red Bull Unforeseen along with the re-imaging of a BTV classic, Smirnoff Schmall Klub.
SOCIAL IMPACT:
Demonstrating its commitment to making a positive difference, $1 from every BTV ticket sold will be donated to Igniting Change, a tiny charity supporting the toughest issues, the festival will once again work with Treecreds to offset emissions. Beyond The Valley will continue its tradition of supporting the local community, injecting $50,000 in financial contributions and initiating local community initiatives.
Presale Registrations Close – Tuesday 27th August 3pm AEST
Telstra Plus members pre sale – Monday 26th August 12pm AEST (48 hrs)
BTV Official Presale On Sale – Wednesday 28th August 6pm AEST
General Public On Sale – Thursday 29 August 12pm AEST
FULL LINEUP
FISHER
Ice Spice
Chase & Status
Marlon Hoffstadt
Tinashe
Royel Otis
Sammy Virji
Sugababes
AJ Tracey
Denis Sulta
Natasha Bedingfield
horsegiirL
Confidence Man
Teenage Dads
KI/KI
DJ BORING
SG Lewis
JOY (Anonymous)
Tinlicker (DJ set)
Ben Hemsley
NEIL FRANCES
Lola Young
Ghetts
Flowdan & Neffa-T
Avalon Emerson
The Rions
BARKAA
Kita Alexander
The Grogans
The Terrys
Sycco
Malugi
Sam Alfred
Hannah Laing
Girls Don’t Sync
Oden & Fatzo (live)
Fish56Octagon
Sally C
LB aka LABAT
Franck
Chloé Caillet
Odd Mob
Anna Lunoe
Billie Marten
Nick Ward
Jersey
Sarah Story
Luke Alessi
Nina Las Vegas
Half Queen
MESSIE
Vv Pete
Laura King
Little Fritter
Jimi The Kween
Djanaba
tiffi
Ollie Lishman
WOLTERS
Marli
Ned Bennett
Stev Zar
Denim
Liz Cambage
Jewel Owusu
SOVBLKPSSY
DIJOK
Kimboclat
Eva
Brown Suga Princess
PODCAST STAGE
Presented by The Daily Aus. Hosted by Milo Hartill
The Hook Up
Dan Does Footy
It’s Layered
Luke & Sassy Scott
No Hard Feelings
The Psychology Of Your 20s
Beyond The Valley
28th December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Barunah Plains, Wentworths Road, Hesse, VIC
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