Rarely does a single show combine acts of such pedigree, however every now and then, a show comes along with headline acts that make you immediately begin a solemn prayer that tickets are still available. The Orb and Bomb the Bass playing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane is one of them.
My first memory of this guy is from his work with the Global Underground albums in the mid 90′s thinking… why the fuck do all these guys have such weird names (IE: Nik Fish, Nick Warren, Dave Seamen and John Digweed). Nevertheless, he’s a pioneer of progressive house and he’s also in town!!!!
Up-and-coming American soul singer Aloe Blacc has only had one hit song in Australia and has already come down under to croon his way into the hearts of Sydneysiders this Wednesday at the Enmore Theatre.
Fans of the harder styles in Sydney (AKA me) finally there is a urban event made for you. Knockout 2012 is happening on the 14th of January 2012 (Saturday), featuring Zatox (Italy), B-Front (Netherlands) and Tha Playah (Netherlands) at the Metro Theatre.
How many rappers out there have a political science degree, have helped build an orphanage in Afghanistan, spent a year in jail as well as managed to sell about 300,000 records without using a record label? One, and if you haven’t heard of him, his name is Immortal Technique and he’s in town!
If you haven’t made plans for New Years Eve this weekend then it is time to really get your shit together!!! Sydney is renown for its NYE parties so if you haven’t made the call on where to be for it, we know just the place. Featuring Erick Morillo, Dimitri from Paris + Ian Carey, the Ivy is the place to be.
Taking advantage of every public holiday on the calender is something that if you aren’t doing, then your license as a seasoned clubber is revoked. With this in mind, Australia Day Eve, the 25th of Jan 2012 should be earmarked for a big one.
Music festival Creamfields has announced the lineup for their 2012 festival. New additions include Above and Beyond, Dirty South, Alesso, and Shockone.
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Live music, salacious food and drink choices with views that break past its floor-to-ceiling glass façade, Sydney’s newly renovated entertainment venue, The Star, is going all out this New Year’s.
New Year’s Eve at Cherry offers DJ duo Flight Facilities with James Curd, Graz and Christian Ralston, along with a glass of Champagne at midnight for $80 per person.