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UPCOMING

SEPTEMBER

ONTOUR PHOTEK [UK], DIGITAL PRIMATE [AUS] Thursday September 6, Lounge RED RACK ‘EM [UK] Friday September 7, The Croft Institute JOHN ‘00’ FLEMING [UK] Friday September 7, Brown Alley STEFFI [GER] Friday September 7, Liberty Social TIEFSCHWARZ [GER] Friday September 7, New Guernica SASSE [GER] Friday September 7, Mercat Basement TODD TERRY [USA] Saturday September 8, New Guernic ALEX BAU [GER] Sunday September 9, Lounge OCTAVE ONE [USA] Friday September 14, Mercat Basement SOLA ROSA [NZ] Friday September 14, Northcote Social Club LUKE FAIR [CAN] Friday September 14, Onesixone KENNY LARKIN [USA] Friday September 14, New Guernica ROGER SHAH [GER] Saturday September 15, Room680 ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD [UK] Saturday September 15, Prince Bandroom KENJI TAKIMI [JPN] Saturday September 15, Mercat Basement EQUINOX: LOGIC BOMB [SWE], TERRANOISE [ISR], CHROMATONE [USA] + MORE Friday September 21 - Sunday September 23, Goulburn Valley River FERRY CORSTEN [NED] Friday September 21, Palace Theatre HERNAN CATTANEO [ARG], FRITZ KALKBRENNER [GER] Friday September 21, Brown Alley NARI AND MILANI [ITA] Friday September 21, Royal Melbourne Hotel ERIC CLOUTIER [USA] Friday September 21, Mercat Basement COMMIX [UK], FRICTION [UK] Friday September 21, Roxanne Parlour DOCTOR P [UK], COOKIE MONSTA [UK], FUNTCASE [UK] Saturday September 22, Roxanne Parlour OPTIV [SWE], BTK [BRA] Saturday September 22, The Night Owl SIS [GER] Sunday September 23, Onesixone SCISSOR SISTERS [USA] Wednesday September 26, Hamer Hall RICK WADE [USA] Friday September 28, The Croft Institute SHARAM [USA], DIBBY DOUGHERTY [IRE] Friday September 28, Billboard DAS EFX [USA] Friday September 28, Prince Bandroom NICK SENTIENCE [UK] Friday September 28, Room680 TONY TOUCH [USA] Friday September 28, The Espy GIGAMESH [USA] Saturday September 29, Seven FUNKAGENDA [UK] Saturday September 29, Pretty Please TOMMIE SUNSHINE [USA] Saturday September 29, Prince Bandroom PAUL OAKENFOLD [UK] Friday October 5, Festival Hall FELIX DICKINSON [UK] Friday October 5, Mercat Basement ANDRE LODEMANN [GER] Friday October 5, Onesixone PARKLIFE: JUSTICE [FRA], PASSION PIT [USA], PLAN B [UK] + MORE Saturday October 6, Sidney Myer Music Bowl PUNKS JUMP UP [UK] Saturday October 6, Prince Bandroom TOMMY FOUR SEVEN [GER] Friday October 12, Brown Alley RUDIMENTAL [UK], SLUGABED [UK], EMALKAY [UK], IKONIKA [UK] Friday October 12, Brown Alley AME [GER] Saturday October 13, Brown Alley MONKEY SAFARI [GER] Saturday October 13, Prince Bandroom STEVE AOKI [USA] Saturday October 13, Shed 4 BIG FREEDIA [USA], THEE SATISFACTION [USA] Thursday October 18, The Hi-Fi FUNK D’VOID [UK] Friday October 19, Brown Alley BIG FREEDIA [USA] Saturday October 20, The Tote STEVE RACHMAD [NED] Friday October 26, Brown Alley MACEO PLEX [USA], MATTHIAS TANZMANN [GER], MARGARET DYGAS [UK] Saturday November 4, Brown Alley ROBERT HOOD [USA] Friday November 9, TBA MOULLINEX [POR] Saturday November 10, New Guernica ECLIPSE: PERFECT STRANGER [ISR], OLIVER LIEB [GER], ADAM FREELAND [UK] + MORE Saturday November 12 – Friday November 16, TBA SMOKE DZA [USA] Saturday November 17, Laundry Bar SUBB-AN [UK], MIGUEL CAMPBELL [UK] Sunday November 18, TBA STRAWBERRY FIELDS: JAMES HOLDEN [UK], TYCHO [USA], PREFUSE 73 [USA] + MORE Friday November 23 – Sunday November 25, TBA STEREOSONIC: TIESTO [NED], AVICII [SWE], CALVIN HARRIS [UK] + MORE Saturday December 1, Melbourne Showgrounds NICK WARREN [UK] Friday December 7, Billboard TODD TERJE [NOR] Friday December 7, The Liberty Social MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL: FOUR TET [UK], DJ YAMANTAKA EYE [JAP] + MORE Friday December 7 - Sunday December 9, Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre TERRENCE PARKER [USA] Friday December 21, TBA FALLS FESTIVAL: SBTRKT [UK], COOLIO [USA] + MORE Saturday December 28 – Tuesday January 1, Lorne LET THEM EAT CAKE: KERRI CHANDLER [USA], THE GASLAMP KILLER [USA] + MORE Tuesday January 1, Werribee Park BIG DAY OUT: THE BLOODY BEETROOTS [ITA], KASKADE [USA], CRYSTAL CASTLES [CAN] + MORE Saturday January 26, Flemington Racecours

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REAL TALK

The EP that Blawan dropped last week is quite possibly the scariest techno I’ve ever heard in my life. That said, beside it’s slight campness, it’s fucking quality. Looking forward to some dance floor freakouts in the near future when Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage? catches on. Hoooooooboy.

The Mercat have given themselves a sonic overhaul with the installation of a new sound system, a Funktion One sound system direct from Funktion One Australia.

John O’Donnell, the company’s representative in Australia, has installed the heavy-duty equipment, reconfiguring the speaker positions with extra rear infills and the subs floor stacked. They have also added two new booth monitors hung from the ceiling.

Get ready for good times with crisp sounds.

Sis: Daylight

Fluidlife’s Solar Day Rave, a forthcoming party series, will host Sis on the launch of their new daytime party brand. With the intention of “ripping summer a new arsehole,” the event will include new concepts such as the ‘recovery rooftop’ from 3pm and the ‘munted main room,’ along with the skillful German all-rounder spinning his signature brand of dance floor fillers.

Fluidlife Solar will launch on Sunday September 23 at onesixone.

Tyson Wray

Sharam and Dibby Dougherty: Deep Underground Smoke DZA: Sipping Slow

Hip hop is just a hobby for some but for Smoke DZA it’s a way of life. Though his musical journey is not far removed from his early days in Harlem, DZA has recorded with the likes of Asher Roth, Big K.R.I.T., Devin The Dude and Curren$y to name a few. In the past two years he has released a steady stream of mixtapes to critical acclaim. DZA credits his longevity to creating laidback, honest music that people can vibe to and always staying true to the art of hip hop.

With all of the disposable music threatening the culture of an art form he is trying to help preserve, Smoke DZA is a welcomed breath of fresh air that will make you grateful for the contact high. Smoke DZA will hit Laundry Bar on Saturday November 17.

Darkbeat have teamed up with new conceptspace The Billboard Basement to present awardwinning DJ and house producer Sharam alongside Irish favourite Dibby Dougherty. The Basement, a modified version of Billboard, will provide an improved experience with smaller capacity, new staging area, set up, front entry, and bars: a truly underground experience for those who like their techno intimate. Catch them on Friday September 28 at The Billboard Basement.

Eclipse 2012: Festival Of The Sun

Far North Queensland’s upcoming Eclipse 2012 party, a joint venture from organisers of the Rainbow Serpent Festival, Symbiosis Festival in the US, Mother in Japan and the UK’s hallowed Glade Festival, will run for seven days and host well over a hundred acts.

Timed to catch the total eclipse of the sun that will occur over Northern Australia early in the morning of November 14, Eclipse has included even more acts on its lineup. The additions include Iration Steppas, Prince Fatty, Mugo’s HiFi, Johhny Clarke, Oka, Bobby Alu, Kingfisha, Mista Savona, Eskmo, Vibesquad, Beats Antique, Richard Devine and Govinda. Running from November 10-16, the selection spans trance, techno, broken beats, chill, roots, reggae and gypsy.

Tickets are on sale now from eclipse2012.com.

Melbourne’s newest custom-built sound system, Rogue Magnetic Sound, will introduce itself in blaze of 10,000 watts when Sound Magnetic in collaboration with Uncomfortable Beats throws a launch party for the occasion. Featuring special guest Harmonic 313, aka Mark Pritchard and local supports DJ Kuya, ShiKung, Able8, Ghostsoul, Pauly Fatlace and more, expect to hear the sounds of hip hop, glitch, jungle and all things bass. The launch party will be held on Saturday September 8 at The Night Owl.

Let Them Eat Cake: New Year’s Antics

A host of Melbourne’s top promoters have banded together for Let Them Eat Cake, a boutique electronic music festival this New Year’s Day. Novel, City of Lost Children, The Operatives, Text Book, Stable Music and Mixed Messages will send you on a journey into musical decadence, garden party opulence and culinary excess as they roll out a cornucopia of the world’s finest DJs and live performers, art installations, food fit for a queen and a royally decadent atmosphere. The first round of artists include Kerri Chandler, The Gaslamp Killer, Mathew Jonson, DJ Marky & Stamina MC, Digital Mystikz, The Nextmen, Space Dimension Controller, Opiuo, Dub Phizix & MC Strategy and Slow Magic.

Let Them Eat Cake takes place on Tuesday January 1 at Werribee Park.

Alex Bau: Bauhaus

German techno machine Alex Bau focuses on the deep, dark and gritty side of audio alchemy.

Appearing at Lounge, his bass-heavy, hypnotic and brooding techno has seen him recognised with the true hallmarks of great cutting edge underground electronic music. Get down and hear some perfect dance floor and party music on Sunday September 9.

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EDITORIALDEADLINE - 2PM FRIDAYS NO EXCEPTIONS UP TO DATE

Along with his compatriots Prins Thomas and HansPeter Lindstrom, Todd Terje was instrumental in the development of the unique Norwegian nudisco sound that materialised at the end of the last decade. Infamous for his remixes and edits, Terje brings a delicate and nuanced touch to anything he lays his hands on. Now with his latest EPs Ragysh and It’s The Arps, Terje has shown the world the might of his original productions. Tracks such as Snooze 4 Love and Inspector Norse have become staples in the current nu-disco scene. With an analog flair, he not only continues to keep Norway on the map as a disco epicentre, but proves that the nu-disco scene continues to evolve and thrive the world over. Todd Terje plays The Liberty Social on Friday December 7.

RMS Launch Party: High Voltage

Rick Ross: Rescheduling

Another Australian hip hop tour has bitten the dust, the second time around for Rick Ross. In a statement from the promoters Empire Enterprises, it was shared that: “Rick Ross’s Australian Rozay Raw tour previously announced for September 6th and 7th of this year has been postponed. All current Ticket Purchasers will be contacted regarding the rescheduled dates as soon as possible. Please hold on to your current tickets until all new details have been confirmed. The international supporting acts will be announced along with the details of the new show. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. But we guarantee the new show will be worth the wait.” Stay tuned to 100% for any word on refunds and/or rescheduled dates.

Todd Terje: Nu-Disco

Photek: Monkey Business

Photek has announced he’ll join Digital Primate for a night of Lounge debauchery this week. Regarded by many as one of the finest electronic music producers of his generation, his signature mutant breed of jungle and drum and bass garnered huge success in the ‘90s and into the new millennium. From his remix work for Mo’Wax to his releases on Metalheadz and his collaborations with Nine Inch Nails and Ray LaMontagne, Photek pushes the boundaries of sound with his blistering sets. Performing a 4x4 set for this special end of tour event, Photek will be joined by Digital Primate and his special guests live video animator John Power, live synthesiser Byron Scullinand and Ehsan Gelsi on keys and drum. Catch them Thursday September 6 at Lounge.

Equinox Festival: Bring On Spring

Equinox is a time of rebirth, and especially after winter’s hibernation, Equinox Outdoor Music, Culture, Arts and Healing Festival invites you to emerge from your winter coats into a springtime celebration of nature’s ebullience. Including a visual production, Equinox have announced their second round lineup featuring internationals Logic Bomb (Sweden), Terranoise (Israel) Chromatone (USA), Sensient’s last performance in Melbourne for a long time, as well as a whole host of local acts like Circuit Bent, Mr Bill. Slytrance, One Tasty Morsel and more.

Running from September 21 – 23 at Goulburn Valley River, it includes market stalls filled with food, clothes, gifts and wellness, onsite camping and a free gift on entry. Sounds pretty joyous. Head to equinoxfestival. com.au for more.

THE BIG MAG FOR CLUB CULTURE

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“We’re not producing like we have to touch a certain crowd or create this special moment. Music is way more than that.”

BROTHERS IN ARMS: DANCE PARTNERS Some brothers don’t get along, while some are best friends. Others have a more unique relationship entirely, based on different circumstances, like dance music for example. Through the ups and downs of over a decade in the music industry Alexander (Ali) and Sebastian (Basti) Schwarz have remained tight. Professionally known as Tiefschwarz, the musical brothers from Stuttgart, Germany have made an indelible mark on the deep house scene with their cavernous, melodic productions. Their natural chemistry, as siblings, in many ways may be a contributing factor to why everything they do sounds so assuredly effortless.

Incorporating a heavier electro influence into the mix a few years back, the duo has always managed to stay on the cutting edge, taking a slew of fans along for the ride while gaining new followers. This progressive attitude has been with them since they first ventured out of their hometown, which is more known for orchestral music, and moved to that untamed EDM hotbed of Berlin. It was there that the brothers Schwarz really got onto the path of what they would dedicate their lives to.

The affable Ali is just arriving at their newly acquired studio base and record label office in Berlin as we get him on the line. “We’re working on new tracks, remixes, we’re releasing a new single and working on a second single,” he says. A new Tiefschwarz album, following up from 2010’s Chocolate, is also in the works, the DJ-producer reveals. “We’re laying out a new album next year and collecting ideas.” In the meantime they’re gearing up for the 50th release on their jointly run Souvenir imprint. Essentially, Tiefschwarz are the musical equivalent of efficient German engineering.

“The machine is running,” he tells us sardonically.

The brothers are wrapping up a hectic summer touring schedule in Europe and South America as they prepare to return to our shores. “The last couple of weeks were insane but I’m really looking forward to coming to Australia.” After a two-year absence Tiefschwarz will headline the seventh installment of The Breakfast Club at New Guernica, rapidly becoming one of Melbourne’s prime nights. Ali and Basti are ready to

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enjoy the sights and sounds and feed off the energy of the crowd. In their previous visits they have found the open-mindedness of Aussie audiences conducive to their live sets, which Ali believes goes deeper than just the music.

“I think it’s almost a psychological thing when a DJ travels that far, to the other side of the world basically, it’s always something special. Obviously there’s tonnes of DJs coming but still I think people really appreciate it when someone makes the effort to come all the way to Australia.” He sums up their past visits to Oz succinctly, saying, “People are very enthusiastic, dancing their asses off, so it’s always lots of fun.”

It is this same energy that drew the brothers to their adopted home of Berlin, where they have been based since the early 2000s. The decision to first move to what many consider the capital of EDM was an easy one for the pair, as the Tiefschwarz reputation developed and their presence on the live scene increased. “The scene in Stuttgart was a very small but intense scene and it had an international approach but by the end of the ‘90s we were already travelling a lot. We basically just had our beds in Stuttgart, the rest of the time was travelling. Berlin seemed like a logical place, especially after our record label at the time [Four Music] moved there. We thought ‘Oh well, maybe that’s the exact signal we were looking for,’ and of course the scene was way bigger than in Stuttgart.”

Everything seemed to come together in hindsight, as Berlin continued its rise as an EDM Mecca. “It was also the beginning of the movement we are part of right now, that explosion that so many people are coming to be a part of. In the beginning of the 2000s it was already intense but the last 10 years blows that away.”

Clearly as far as the scene and culture goes Berlin now is a whole other beast. “When it comes to clubs and electronic dance music it is the centre of the universe.

There is such a magnetic impulse for young crowds, so many people come here from all over the world to enjoy the club scene. The whole vibe of the city is so open, it’s just a great enthusiastic vibe.”

Ali has seen and experienced it all in his time in Berlin, COVER STORY

saying that you really need to pace yourself in such an environment. “6am is almost like the start of the night,” he laughs. “The normal way is to go 36 hours or something, that’s what most of the people do when they come here. They go out Friday night and come home Monday morning. I see all these crazy rave kids in front of my house going back home or arriving and it’s absurd in a way, it’s really funny.”

Having been a club promoter for seven years Ali was the life of the party, describing himself as his own “best guest.” Now as a highly in-demand professional DJ, and someone who is no longer a crazy rave kid, those days are generally something of the past. “Once in a while you are part of it but most of the time you have to stay away because it’s quite difficult to party privately when you have to work as a DJ as well. You try to stay away from the temptation.”

Both Ali and Basti have learned to maintain their professionalism. It is that discipline and commitment to the craft that has helped put Tiefschwarz on the map.

“You have to handle everything in a professional way, at least to a certain extent. The whole process of being a professional DJ has so many side effects with it, the travelling, the organisation, the timing and scheduling, working in the studio, controlling the label.”

Staying physically and mentally sound amidst all the chaos has been important to their longevity. “It’s quite a busy life, at the same time you have to keep your balance, so we have to be quite aware. Of course you can party and let go every once in a while but you also have to recover and be aware of what you’re doing to your body. It’s amazing to see the world and get paid to do what you love but it is a job and an energy sucker.”

Even while the circumstances and their responsibilities have changed, the brothers still love what they do, calling it a “fun job.” Having established a strong reputation over the past decade throughout the global dance community, Tiefschwarz have rocked small and large venues, both of which play to the strengths of their sound. “I like a bit of both but when it comes to travelling I prefer a smaller venue because it’s more intimate and you have a stronger connection with

the crowd. You can be a bit more experimental and play a bit of everything. The energy of a big venue or a big festival ground is also amazing. You have this humongous crowd and they all have this faith in you and there is this connection or interaction between you and them.”

Ali’s brother Basti has said in the past that they like to see music as a souvenir, “an impression you take from somewhere,” or “something intimate that you remember.” Ultimately their music is a tapestry of their experiences and creative energy. When it comes to recording these epics, which will play as the soundtrack to their live audience, there is no magic formula and you can’t go in with preconceived notions. “You go into the studio and you just follow your own personal taste.

Of course you have experience and you may have a rough idea of where you want to go with your song but I think it’s not the right thing to produce with a certain aim or goal.”

Ali and Basti believe that everything has to flow naturally and that all the elements need to come together to produce something truly special. “We’re not producing like we have to touch a certain crowd or create this special moment. Music is way more than that. There are producers that can just press a button and make it happen but that’s not really the creative flow we’re looking for.”

The key for Ali and his creativity is feeling fresh, particularly after a hard weekend of gigging. “I like to have my personal freedom for a bit, where I’m not listening to any techno. You have to cleanse yourself, you have to recover and then you can go to the studio and start working again. It’s important to have a break and keep that balance. I couldn’t go straight to the studio after a long weekend, that wouldn’t work.”

Andrew ‘Hazard’ Hickey Tiefschwarz [GER] play at New Guernica on Friday September 7.

SLOW HOUSE THURSDAYS

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Slow House Thursdays is just what Brunswick has been missing. Get down to the latest Thursday spot at Noise Bar, find a space with your bros and get into the as DJs Same O, David Bass and James Hurt spin bass laced tunes ‘til the early hours of the morning.

Noise Bar, 291 Albert Street, Brunswick

THE BLACK PANCAKE CLUB COQ ROQ

BIMBO THURSDAYS

Rocking Wednesdays at Lucky Coq are rotating DJs Lady Noir, Agent 86, Kiti, Mr Thom, Joybot and guests giving you nothing but the best new wave, punk, brit pop, bong rap and hair metal. Coq Roq takes place every Wednesday from 8pm with free pool downstairs from 9pm as well as drink specials. Roq out!

Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor

Tigerfunk brings with him his full band of travelling gypsies, hipsters and middle class executives, all of whom are prepared to deliver the most excitement you can have this side of the weekend.

Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy

The Black Pancake Club is where disc-jockeys bring in their treasured record collections to share with yaw’ll.

Expect undiscovered nuggets, lost gems, far out there covers, moog inspired themes, and a host of other eclectic delicacies and toppings for your black pancakes!

Taste makers on rotation include Shags and Richie 1250.

Free entry. From 10pm.

Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne

DIGITAL PRIMATE & PHOTEK

WONDERLUST

HUMPDAY ANIMALS Enter the middle of the week; for some it’s the beginning of the weekend, for others it’s a break from study, for those of us who are travelling, it probably has no real significance (unless you’re wanting to party with the hot European girls from the hostel, because any day is simply another day when you’re travelling). Your midweek stomping ground, featuring DJs Danny Silver, Manchild & Mu-Gen. Free entry. From 10pm.

Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne

SOUL ARMY With more flavour than a chocolate pizza, the Wednesday Soul Army throws down raw, uncut funk next to smooth soul grooves and rare blue jams. Bring that special lady because when the boys lay down the love it could be the difference between ‘we’re just friends’ to ‘let’s get it on’.

PBS stalwarts Vince Peach and Miss Goldie accompany Prequel and Black Diamond Kicks weekly. Free.

Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy

WEDNESDAYS AT CO. Don’t have lectures tomorrow? Need a break from writing that last-minute assignment? Or simply just celebrating the end of hump day? Don’t miss Melbourne’s biggest mid-week party night – Wednesdays @ Co.! With free entry and discounted drinks for students all night long!

Co., Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

LAUNDRY WEDNESDAYS Deep, dark, minimal dubstep and drum and bass.

Laundry Bar, 50 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

Photek has announced he’ll join Digital Primate for a night of Lounge debauchery this week. Regarded by many as one of the finest electronic music producers of his generation, his signature mutant breed of jungle and drum and bass garnered huge success in the ‘90s and into the new millennium. From his remix work for Mo’Wax to his releases on Metalheadz and his collaborations with Nine Inch Nails and Ray LaMontagne, Photek pushes the boundaries of sound with his blistering sets. Performing a 4x4 set for this special end of tour event, Photek will be joined by Digital Primate and his special guests live video animator John Power, live synthesiser Byron Scullinand and Ehsan Gelsi on keys and drum.

Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne

HUMPDAY ANIMALS From 10pm

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It’s Dubstep, it’s Eurotrash, it’s new, it’s the vibe, it’s Thursdays, it’s weekly and it’s free. So get down to Eurotrash and get your wobble on.

Eurotrash Bar, 18 Corrs Lane, Off Chinatown, Melbourne CBD

“It might blow up but it won’t go pop” is the philosophy at Buhloone Mindstate and features Melbourne’s finest bands and DJs playing every Friday night, late. That’s just how we roll. We’re all about the late night boogie.

Expect all things funk, hip-hop, soul, reggae, disco, boogie and house.

Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne

FREE RANGE FUNK

CQ FRIDAYS

DUBSTEP THURSDAYS

Funk up your Thursday nights with Free Range Funk at the Windsor favourite Lucky Coq. Grab a couch early and enjoy one (or more) of their famous $4 pizzas from 7-11pm. Meanwhile DJs Who, Agent 86, Lewis CanCut and special guests tempt you into the night with their eclectic bag of treats. Setting the mood early is delightful jazz, deep soul, and funk. Later it’s fruity disco, choice house, and hipster dance drops. Free entry every Thursday.

Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor

FUN HOUSE Celebrate Thursday night at Co. with club classics and dance floor anthems.

Co., Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

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Fate, karma, the yin and the yang, the balance between chaos and order or divine intervention? A new spiritual high has emerged from the cosmic energies of the universe and it’s called Wonderlust! As luck would have it you can come and experience the effects of this strange new phenomena every Thursday night at The Carlton!

Carlton Club, 193 Bourke Street, Melbourne

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DIGITAL PRIMATE +1 PHOTEK ANDREW TILL From 10pm

BUHLOONE MINDSTATE Same DJs as always, erry Friday From 10pm

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The weekend starts here! Get on down for after work drinks from 5pm with DJs Marcus Knight, Mark Pellegrini, Nick Van Wilder & DJ Anferny getting your weekend started right. 5pm til 3am.

CQ, 113 Queen St, Melbourne

FIRST FLOOR FRIDAYS A journey of international music from all over the world; past, present and future rhythms incorporating afro, soul, funk, world and deep house elements!

First Floor, 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

FREEDOM PASS Friday’s at Freedom with 2 premier clubs, 5 huge rooms, 10+ local and international DJs blending their unique sets across countless styles of tunes – vocal house,

smooth R&B, electro and commercial top 40. Throw in a few sexy podium dancers, a world-class lights show and drink specials, the Freedom Pass is your personal ticket to a night you won’t soon forget!

Fusion, Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

FRIDAY NIGHT LOFT PARTY Kitty Schmidt couldn’t find quality dance music in Fitzroy so she’s decided to open up her bedroom doors. Living above Melbourne’s stalwart lesbian/gay Libation Bar, she’s now throwing a monthly party in her boudoir. Come into her renovated upstairs loft, cocktail bar, dance floor and smoking terrace. With quirky house, deep disco and erotic electronica being spun by Marvin Roland, Mr. Pyz and Kitty Schmidt DJs. Libation, 302 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

JOHN ‘00’ FLEMING Last down in Australia for some seriously breakneck club sessions as part of J00F Editions, John 00 Fleming has never failed to impress as a producer and a club fixture.

The trance producer has been in the game since the earless days of the genre, breaking into the mainstream with his deep and textured take on trance which stands in stark contrast to the disposable nature of much dance music, with his work featuring on labels including Ministry of Sound, Deconstruction Records, Logic Records as well as his own label, JOOF Recordings. No stranger to the stages of internationally-renowned music festivals including Exit Festival, Godskitchen and Global Gathering as well as his hugely successful monthly radio show, he’ll be making a return to Australia with J00F Editions in tow again – vibes!

Friday September 7, Brown Alley, Cnr Lonsdale & King St, Melbourne

PANORAMA Start your weekend on a good note with Panorama Fridays at Lucky Coq. DJs Matt Rad, Mr George, Tom Meagher and Phato A Mano transform the upstairs area into one hell of a house party with Hip Hop, Funk, R&B, Disco and House. Meanwhile, downstairs gives you a secluded wind down atmosphere with cult films as background visuals and quality cocktails to sip on. Let the new coqtail list wash away a crappy week!

Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor

RETRO SEXUAL FRIDAY DJ Grandmaster Vicious spins Fitzroy’s finest mix of ‘80s and ‘90s pop, rock, new wave, hip hop, disco classics and cheese to please plus dance floor anthems from then to now.

One Twenty Bar, 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy

EY:EM Boogs Who Dave Pham From 10pm

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COSMIC PIZZA NHJ and friends host every Tuesday night upstairs at Lucky Coq. Playing uneasy listening, freaked out bass jams, romantic comedy disco, tropi-jazz, soundtracks and shit you won’t hear on the other nights.

Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor

STEFFI

SOUND EMPIRE

Dabbling in music, art and generalised counterculture for years now, it’s safe to say that German purveyor of all things house, techno and beyond Steffi is a revolutionary in dance music. Her manifold successes in all manner of realms have established her as a true goddess of the dancefloor. A regular resident at Berlin-based Panorama Bar as well as its in-house label Ostgut Ton, her credentials as a producer couldn’t be more wellestablished, not to mention her role in running successful labels Klakson and Dolly and a long-time party promoter The Liberty Social, 279 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Get ready for the mega sounds at Sound Empire, Melbourne’s epic new Saturday club night with five places to party! Mega sounds from resident DJs Tate Strauss, Miss Sarah, Nova, Johnny M, M atty G, Dean T, Joe Sofo, Marcus Knight, Dinesh, Chris Ostrom, B-Boogie and Sarah Roberts.

Co., Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

TIEFSCHWARZ Tiefschwarz, or deep black in German, have consistently chugged out an array of housey rhythms for more than ten years. Along the way, the duo have hooked up with Hot Natured starlet Jamie Jones, party boys Seth Troxler and Eric D. Clark, as well as Berlin deep house purist Cassy. The pairing have also remixed a major league of pop music sluggers including Madonna, Missy Elliot and Depeche Mode. Tiefschwarz’s much-lauded mixes for European clubbing institutions Fabric and Watergate sought a flurry of recognition from DJs and producers as far-flung as Ivan Smagghe and Danny Howells, to Touché and Sascha. Revel in Tiefschwarz’s deep and dark take on techno, electro and house.

New Guernica, 2/322 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

SATURDAY8TH CLUB SODA Taking place each and every Saturday night in Melbourne’s CBD on the corner of Lonsdale St and King St, Club Soda plays host to a fresh, new concept – local/national/international DJs weekly, un-paralleled entertainment, performances, and disco tomfoolery.

Don’t let the bubbly name fool you, Club Soda is your weekend’s thirst quencher – changing people going out for convenience, whilst not leaving the sour taste of an empty wallet on Sunday morning. Our doors open for you every Saturday at 9.30pm, and stay open until you should go home.

Brown Alley, Cnr King & Lonsdale St, CBD

EDEN SATURDAYS Smashing it every week at Melbourne’s hottest looking venue! Top 40 dance, house and R&B 9-3am, then electro from 3am - 5am. DJ Ontime, DJ Ryza, Scotty Erdos and Azza M. $15/$20, free entry after 4am.

Eden, 163 Russell St, Melbourne

EUROTRASH HOUSE PARTY Put your hands in the air with some of Melbourne’s best party DJs, including including Mu-Gen, Lace em’ Tight and more.

Eurotrash Bar, 18 Corrs Lane, Off Chinatown, Melbourne CBD

EY:EM EY:EM at Lounge features residents Boogs & Who, who will host Melbourne’s top purveyors of club music, showcasing both local and international DJs playing the most upfront club music. With rotating DJs Dave Pham, Sleep D, Bryce Lawrence, Louis McCoy, Caine Sinclair, Glyn Hill & Toby Mackisack. Expect nothing but excellent house music all night long. And remember, clubbing happens in the EY:EM. $10 from 11pm.

Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne

FIRST FLOOR SATURDAYS It’s house, electro, dub, anthems, disco and funk with guest DJs Genetix, B-Two and Oohee rocking til the break of day. Doors open 10pm with $5 basics til midnight!

First Floor, 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

HOMECOMING In the grand tradition of past Saturday nights at the Prince of Wales, it will regain it’s rightful place on the pantheon of Australian dance music playing host to the best and most exciting EDM locally, nationally and internationally. Local residents include Generik, Oskar, Swick, Tranter, M.A.F.I.A., Streetparty DJs and Clip Art, and scheduled guests The Aston Shuffle, Tonite Only, The Swiss, Luke Million, Parachute Youth, Louis La Roche, Alvin Risk and more. In addition, Homecoming has prepared a veritable roster of exciting drinks and cocktails to fuel the fun, including Fresh coconut cocktails, Dr. Pepper, Electric Lemonade, Tecate, Thaistyle Buckets and Bubble Cup cocktails.

Prince Bandroom, 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

HOT STEP Google Hot Step and you’ll get a bunch of Vietnamese game reviews and Balkanese dances on YouTube. But that’s nothing like what you can expect to find within the confines of Bimbo on a Saturday night. Developing thick and heavy but altogether groovy, enjoy an eclectic mix of fairy floss funk, doom disco and monk movement minimal every week. Free.

Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy

SATURDAYS AT ONE TWENTY BAR DJ CKass will take you on a musical journey to the retro sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s, followed by Top 40.

One Twenty Bar, 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy

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STAR SATURDAYS Star Saturdays - smashing it every Saturday! Phil Ross, Scotty Erdos, DJ Ontime, LC, Nick James, Dane Gains, Ryan Hamill, Deja, Phil Isa, Nixon, Azza M, Scotty Nix, DJ Ryza, C Dubb, Alex-J, G-Funk, Dylisco, Achos, Az, Shaggz and guests.

Star Bar, 160 Clarendon St, South Melbourne

TEMPERANCE SATURDAYS DJ Marcus Knight & DJ Xander James drop sexy house, dance and drum and bass all night from 8pm. Free entry.

Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel St, South Yarra

TEXTILE Saturdays at Lucky Coq tick all the boxes so start your night early and stay til close! Famous $4 pizzas from 7-9pm (that’s dinner sorted) then from 9pm spread over two levels with DJs playing hip hop, funk, disco, house and electro. Rotating guests on both levels keep the tunes fresh. Free entry.

Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor

TODD TERRY Brooklyn native and pioneering force in house music Todd Terry is canonical within dance music. Blending the sounds of classic disco, the Chicago sound, and elements of hip-hop, Terry’s singular legacy began in the eighties DJing parties in New York whilst releasing the first of his production work, setting the stage for what was to be a thriving and lively progressive and modern deep house scene. Also the owner of InHouse and SoundDesign Records and a favoured remixer by the likes of our own Kylie, Bjork, Everything But the Girl and plenty more, Terry is also one of few underground artists to achieve mainstream success with hits Something Goin’ On and Keep On Jumpin’ making appearances in the UK’s Top 10 Hits charts.

New Guernica, 2/322 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

WEEKEND The brain child of the creative kids at 360 Agency and Seven Nightclub. The Weekend is here to put a smile on your dial every Saturday night. We want you to join the family.

Dancing from 10pm weekly.

Seven, 52 Albert Rd, South Melbourne

SUNDAY9TH

UPCOMING KENNY LARKIN Melbourne has been lucky enough to experience the renaissance in Detroit’s techno movement, with recent visitors such as Rick Wade and Chez Damier dropping by to show the city who’s who in the history of techno’s emergence throughout the eighties and nineties - and to most aficionados of electronic music, fellow Detroit attire Kenny Larkin will need no introduction. Born and raised in the Motor City but missing out on the early years of techno due to serving in the military, Larkin’s return to the USA saw his production career begin, influenced by Juan Atkins and Derrick May, as well as the Chicago house music scene. When Richie Hawtin launched his soon-to-be wildly successful label Plus 8 with a Kenny Larkin single as its first release, then working with other imprints including the likes of Warp and Buzz. Taking a break from music to pursue his dream of being a stand-up comedian into the 2000s, he’s made his way back to dance music and if one thing is clear, it’s that Larkin’s sound still continues to stand the test of time.

Friday September 14, New Guernica, 2/322 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

LUKE FAIR Another Bedrock favourite, Canadian house stalwart Luke Fair is slated for a string of dates across Australia soon. A singular blend of groovy house and techno vibes with funky progressive and electro sensibilities, Luke Fair is a DJ and producer to suit anybody - from his roots playing System Sound bar in Toronto in his early days and catching the ear of John Digweed, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler which landed him front room duties, as well as a very special place on the Bedrock roster. Equally notorious for his mixing prowess as well as his skills in the studio, his is a name synonymous with the likes of institutions including Tushitoshi, SAW, System Recordings, Balance, EQ, and plenty more.

Friday September 14, Onesixone, 161 High Street Prahran

The perfect Sunday soundtrack with DJs Askew, Peter Baker, Booshank, Paz, Miss Butt, Junji, Disco Harry and guests. They will be laying down disco, afro beat and deep house til 3am. For lovers of good music - South Side Hustle.

Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor

STAR BAR SUNDAYS The original and still the best Sunday in Melbourne.

Star Bar, 160 Clarendon St, South Melbourne

SUNDAE SHAKE Our Signature serve. Each and every Sunday we play host to a self professed vinyl junkie caught between the golden years and boogie wonderland. A mouthful?

Perhaps. Phato Amano perfectly sets the mood for an audio-adventure that redefines the dance floor weekly.

Our Sunday aficionados Agent 86 and Tigerfunk stir up a full cream shake to the flavour of your liking. Forget everything you thought you knew about losing yourself to the grooves.

Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy

MONDAY10TH IBIMBO Have you always wanted to be a DJ but been cruelly cursed with tone deafness and a general inability to version excursion? Well Bimbo Deluxe saves the day once again.. All you need is an iPhone and you’re set. Just download the free ‘remote’ application from the app store, log into the Bimbo DJ wireless network and you choose which song plays next.

Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy

TUESDAY11TH BIMBO TUESDAYS Bimbo Tuesday’s have long been the discerning DJs midweek breath of fresh air. An opportunity to indulge in, and to each parade their individual takes on music. A night where by the weird and wonderful is not frowned upon but rather celebrated. Resident selectors Matt Radovich, Andras Fox and Henry Who draw from a colorful array of sounds that warm your midweek blues. From 8pm, free.

Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy

ESSENTIALS

CIRCUS RECORDS SHOWCASE Circus Records is, as the name would suggest, home to a particularly distinctive brand of irreverent and insane dancefloor fodder - the brainchild of dubstep superstars Doctor P, Flux Pavillion, DJ Swan-E and Earl Falconer (of UB40 fame), the label was started three years ago intended as a home for Flux and Doctor P’s productions - who were approached by a number of labels, but decided to join forces instead to form a movement of their own making, leading the label into exciting new territory as one of the leading labels when it comes to eardrum-rupturing bassdriven sounds. With sights set firmly on Australia, the dubstep destroyers are ready and raring for a good time on the dancefloor - join Circus Records with Doctor P and labelmates Cookie Monsta, Funtcase and Slum Dogz.

Saturday September 22, Roxanne Parlour, 2 Coverlid Place, Melbourne

TOMMIE SUNSHINE Ah, just what Melbourne needed so desperately – a good, healthy dose of sunshine. Winter’s sticking around for a little while longer, quite tragically, but on the bright side, mid-west rave legend and Brooklyn, NY resident Tommie Sunshine is heading down to brighten up the Melbourne club scene. Inspired in equal parts by Kraftwerk, AC/DC, and Farley Jackmaster Funk, Tommie Sunshine’s musical palette is one coloured by a myriad of influences, and his jackin’ party tunes are already spreading their way across the world in anticipation of his debut release this year.

Saturday September 29, Prince Bandroom, 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

DJ Profile: Zanna

ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD We told you. The zombie apocalypse is for real. Don’t you dare whinge when you find yourself with a subhuman creature gnawing on your arm at 4am one morning and your house burnt to the ground, you ungrateful chumps. Starting out as DJs, the Zombie Disco Squad crew threw notorious parties across East and West London, which quickly became legendary, before blowing up with residencies in London’s hottest clubs. The online release of free debut single Straight Boy blew up, clocking over 10,000 downloads, and Zombie Disco Squad soon found themselves touring the world bringing haunted house vibes to the masses. Nat Self is now a solo zombie, playing a patchwork of classic house, ghetto tech, disco and hip hop, and he’s been picked up by Jesse Rose’ Made To Play, Dirty Bird and Sound Pellegrino.

Saturday September 15, Prince Bandroom, 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

KENJI TAMAKI SOUTH SIDE HUSTLE

Cambridge drum and bass project Commix were dropping by for an early spring tour. In light of the recent release of Dusted and the news that a second album was on the way, Roxanne Parlour is set to get even more crowded with the addition of revered Brighton-raised DJ Friction to the lineup. He’s a veritable powerhouse utilising three decks on a regular basis, who’s equally at home ripping up the BBC Radio 1 airwaves as he is playing clubs and festivals the world over. Alongside running one of the genre’s most successful imprints Shogun Audio, there’s nobody better suited to matching Commix’s equally fearsome talents.

Friday September 21, Roxanne Parlour, 2 Coverlid Place, Melbourne

Japan is home to one of the most leftfield and thriving dance music scenes in the world, and one of the figures who most embodies the country’s creative spirit is producer and DJ Kenji Tamaki - a pioneer in leftfield disco and the dude behind cult label Crue-L. Since its inception in ‘91, Crue-L has played host to a stunning array of releases, including groundbreaking output from Cornelius and Buffalo Audger alongside his own eclectic and much-praised work, seeing him requested by the likes of Cut Copy, Dimitri from Paris and Sebastien Tellier for his magic remixing touch. He shows no signs of slowing down, with Tim Sweeney declaring his Beats in Space set as the show’s mix of 2010, and despite a successful career spanning 23 years, this will be his first trip out to Australia - finally!

Saturday September 15, Mercat Basement, 456 Queen St, Melbourne Ferry Corsten One of the core acts that revolutionised trance, superstar Ferry Corsten, is many things to many people. To provide a bio for the man would take days, given his role as a producer, DJ, innovator, visionary, and whose fingerprints can be found all over the genre and all across the world. With a career that continues to go from highlight to highlight, with this year’s full-length effort WKND eagerly snapped up by thousands of believers and fans across the globe, there appears to be no stopping the legend. Fans of the man have been desperate to see the legendary Full On Ferry experience down under, with sneak peeks on YouTube looking mindblowing. Finally Australians will have the chance to catch it in action this year.

Friday September 21, The Palace Theatre, 20-30 Bourke Street, Melbourne

ERIC CLOUTIER Quick to establish a name for himself in the competitive and thriving world of Detroit’s dance music scene, Cloutier’s past includes residencies at The Necto and prominent after-hours spot The Works. That led him to a job booking talent for clubs, bringing in the likes of Richie Hawtin, Luciano and Michael Mayer to town, as well as handing out residencies to local legends 3 Chairs and Stacey Pullen. Equally talented at picking the best of dance music’s talent as he is making it himself, he effortlessly threads together deeper shades of house and dub-infused techno as a DJ and a budding producer. We are most definitely honoured to have Cloutier take some time out to grace Melbourne’s clubs with his highbrow approach to the art of dance music.

Friday September 21, Mercat Basement, 456 Queen St, Melbourne

FRICTION AND COMMIX Those of you with a penchant for drum and bass with a melodic and emotive sensibility as well as a killer instinct for rattling dancefloors would have been pleased to hear that

What was the first ever tune you bought? I do remember buying the cassette of Michael Jackson’s Bad when I was like six with my pocket money, but it was probably some old op-shop Sesame Street thing. Would have been much cooler if it was Clear

by Cybotron What’s the most played tune in your box? Flash (Channel X Remix) - Green Velvet.

Which toy or game best describes you and why? The DJ Zanna action figure, available at all good toy stores!

What do you dislike the most about DJing? Nothing.

And like the most? Open minded people who enjoy music they have never heard.

Favourite DJs/influences and why? So many! Derrick May, Mix Master Mike, Jeff Mills, Green Velvet, DJ Shadow, Claude Young, Derrick Carter, Richie Hawtin, Stacey Pullen and many more.

In your opinion, what is the worst dance track ever produced and why? Probably that song starring that mentally unstable amphibian.

Two years from now, where do you wanna be?

Making, playing and enjoying good music as much as possible.

What’s your favourite saying? “All time spent not loving is a waste of time!”

DJ Profile: Courtney Mills

Where’s the strangest place you’ve woken up?

Weirdest place I’ve ever woken up was my friend’s front lawn. And her house wasn’t where the party was, it was another friend’s.

Describe yourself using the title of a song. Let Me See You Bounce - Reece Low. What was the weirdest thing you believed as a child?

When I was kid, I used to believe that my grandparents grew up in ‘black and white’ times, like the old movies.

No idea where I picked that up from.

The most awkward moment you’ve had as a DJ? Being mistaken for Havana Brown on quite a few occasions.

What would be the worst dance track in the world to be tortured with on repeat? Barbie Girl – Aqua.

What’s the most played record in your bag? Sassafras – Timmy Trumpet and Chardy.

What question would you like to ask an omniscient, all-knowing being before you die?

What’s the meaning of life?

If you hadn’t made it as a DJ, what job would you choose to work in instead? Either personal training or the production side of tracks so I would still be surrounded by music.

When and where is your next gig? This Saturday night at Green Apple, Prince and Pretty Please.

HAVANA BROWN SKIN DEEP: AUSSIE PRIDE On the surface it would seem Havana Brown is set when it comes to success in the music industry. She has the statuesque superstar looks, a major label deal and powerful industry friends. But there’s more to her than meets the eye.

DJ Havana Brown is no overnight success story. And while it may appear that way to some, it has taken years for the young, striking lass hailing from Melbourne to emerge on the grand stage. Her driven approach and dedication have taken her to the States where she’s been on a whirlwind tour with superstar Pitbull. “It’s been pretty full on but that’s how I like it anyway,” she says from the set of her latest video shoot for You’ll Be Mine, in LA. “I’ve been on tour with Pitbull for the last three weeks, so literally we’ve had no time to do proper rehearsal for the video clip and I was pretty adamant because I wanted choreography for the video.”

Eschewing the typical diva mentality that some may expect, Brown considers every aspect of her work from all angles. “I’m absolutely hands-on with everything I do, from the production down to the vocals to the writing,” she says. “For the video I have worked with the director on the concept.”

It’s this approach that has seen her make such strides despite some folk questioning her credentials. “If you wanna get what you want then you’re pretty much going to have to do it yourself,” she says. “People think I just stand there and look pretty.”

While aesthetic is important and no doubt has played a significant part in her ascension as a pop star, Brown doesn’t want it to overshadow her work. “Obviously every girl wants to look the best way they can possibly look but looking pretty doesn’t mean necessarily that you are not talented or that you don’t have your own mind,” she says. “I actually know what I want and I like shocking people like that. I

actually have a vision for myself.”

Even with her determination, Brown didn’t foresee the runaway success her first single We Run The Night would have. “I never would’ve expected my first single to be the one that hits it internationally,” she says. “I’ve seen a lot of Aussie acts have tried to crack it in the States and international [acts] and it’s not easy.”

As dance music continues to make a major impact on the US charts, it’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh face like Havana Brown to take centre stage. “Everyone’s ready for a new sound, they’re ready to hear that more electronic sound that’s not necessarily hip hop or R&B,” she says. “It’s something that’s fresh to them and that’s definitely opened the door for me.”

Living proof that it can happen, We Run The Night is currently sitting at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. With that success under her belt the globetrotting star is returning home to take a break from her Pitbull Planet Pit World Tour 2012 to smash out sets in Melbourne. “I cannot wait to get back,” she says, with noticeable excitement in her voice. “I haven’t been back in Australia since March; I’ve been touring like crazy. I’m just excited to get back to the Aussie clubs that I’ve toured. I miss Aussie culture and Aussie people.”

She has clearly enjoyed her time on the road with tourmate Pitbull so far and has picked up some inspiration from the American rapper and producer. “I like the way he handles things, he is a business man and he knows his music,” she says. Aside from behind the scenes, Brown has also been inspired by Pitbull’s stage presentation. “His shows are so much fun,” she says. “I don’t think I’ve ever been to a concert where the hands of the audience are up the whole entire time. It’s like a big massive party.”

The atmosphere and enthusiasm Pitbull brings has helped

JOHN ‘00’ FLEMING LICENSE TO THRILL: RETURNING UNDERGROUND The ‘00’ sobriquet that UK trance legend John Fleming has carried amidst his moniker for the past 20 years doesn’t mean he can terminate enemy spies at will or that he’s working on a secret assignment for Her Majesty’s government, but with his upcoming J00F Editions club tour, he does have a mission of his own and with it, some high profile DJs firmly within his sights.

“We can’t hide the fact that the scene has gone super commercial and my roots emerged from the underground,” John Fleming begins. A veteran and pioneer of the trance scene, he’s chatting about J00F editions, his touring club night that aims to shift the DJ into the background, remove all gimmicks and promote the music back to its rightful place as the focal point and raison d’être. Immediately affable and friendly, it’s obvious that music is his passion in life and the motive for everything he does career wise.

“When you’re playing at these big festivals with these commercial guys around you just can’t do what you want to do musically cause you’ve got a big crowd and they’re there to see the commercial guys and I just don’t play the big hits all in a row like they do,” he continues. “So going back to the ethos of the good old days of clubbing, it’s small underground intimate clubs, the people are there to see me and I get a free reign to do what I want to do musically. It’s allowing me to do the job of a DJ again.”

It’s a job that Fleming has been doing for over two decades now. He’s been there through it all, from the early ‘90s neon

of the Goa trance scene, through the huge peaks of the Superclub regimes such as Gatecrasher and Godskitchen, to the trickier times of late when the credibility bubble has well and truly burst. He’s always been passionate and takes his job very seriously but the explosion of commerciality, particularly within the trance world, has led to frustration at the dilution of the art.

“I was losing that job as a DJ to analyse and work the crowd, to experiment and explore new music and test it out on the dance floor. The way the scene went, it was super commercial, you were just a human jukebox going on autopilot playing the big hits the crowd want. I’m not that type of DJ. Good luck to those guys if they’re enjoying it. I’m more of a traditional DJ, I want to work the crowd, I spend all week, day in, day out, researching and finding new music and I can’t wait to test it out on the dancefloor. Whereas the other guys, they’re kind of marketing machines, they’re mini-concerts where they’re just playing their own tracks.

What they do, they’ve got no need to research as people are just there to see them.”

So what about those ‘other guys’, the ones who want to be at the centre of attention? Has there been any reaction against his opinions? “To be honest I’m mates with a lot of them,” he says. “I think they’re aware of what they’re doing, hence why there’s no backlash. I don’t want to mention any names, but when I speak to them you can tell there’s just a bit of uncomfortable embarrassment, almost saying ‘I’m

Brown develop her own stage show. “Even for me, as the support act, they’re out there dancing with their hands up, they’re so much fun.”

Well on her own way, Brown’s latest single You’ll Be Mine is taking off on charts around the globe. The evolution of Havana Brown as a performer is a reality and she has graduated from playing someone else’s songs to now performing her own and producing original tracks. “I would say I care about it a lot more now because it’s personal,” she says of her musical journey so far. It has been a journey that started out years ago, setting out the goals she wanted to achieve. “There were a lot of things I had set out and step by step I got there,” she says. “It wasn’t fast, it wasn’t overnight, every day I did one thing, if not 10 things, towards the next goal.”

As someone who likes to take action rather than talk about what she is going to do, the singer and performer hasn’t been so open about her goals in public. “I never really sorry for how I’m crushing your specialist scene,’ but those words are never spoken.”

But these aren’t the rantings of a bitter has-been desperate for fame and money. He has sold over 10 million CDs, including the staggeringly successful Euphoria series (the Progressive edition of which sold 70,000 copies in its first couple of weeks), has remixed the likes of Muse, Energy 52 and Junior Vasquez and for years was riding high in the DJ Mag top 100 DJ charts, in prime position to milk the commercial trance cash cow for all it was worth. But he actively backed away from all of this for musically altruistic reasons.

“When I was in the poll years ago my gigs were worse, people were just booking a number and not a DJ that they knew or cared about,” he expounds. “I remember one year I looked at my gigs and half of them were terrible. They were the wrong crowds, the wrong people – that’s when I made a decision. I said to everyone ‘please don’t vote for me,’ and the following year the gigs were fantastic, it had just completely changed.”

It may seem a cliché but this man is genuinely in it for the love of the music. “I’m just in the happiest place ever in my career,” he explains, “because I’m friends with some superstars, I see how unhappy they are, they’ve had that love stripped away from them and if I entered the business the way that they’re doing it I would lose all that lot. Yes, they’ve got a bucket load of money, but I think that shows that money doesn’t make you happy. Every morning when I wake up I’m super happy. Finding a new track I feel like a kid when I first started, ‘wow I can’t wait to play this!’ No matter what amount of money you could offer me I would not take it to lose that.”

He never plays his own tracks at gigs and he shies away from as much press as possible. He’s on a mission to go back underground and reclaim trance from the popular masses. It’s time to sit back and let Agent Fleming finish his assignment.

talked about it because I feel like I’m constantly having to prove myself; I don’t want to feel like I have to do any of that,” she says. “I know where my mind’s at, I know what I’m doing and I know where I wanna go. All I need to do is prove it for myself.”

Ready to seize the opportunities she has ahead of her, Brown is working on her debut studio album. While she is “almost there” with regards to the completion of the record, she wants to make a good impression. “I want to be a well-rounded artist rather than just a DJ that released a song,” she says. “I want people to know I’m very serious about my music too.”

Andrew ‘Hazard’ Hickey Havana Brown [AUS] plays at CQ on Friday September 7 and Co. at Crown on Saturday September 15.

Andrew Nelson John ‘00’ Fleming [UK] plays at Brown Alley on Friday September 7.

TODD TERRY MASTER AT WORK: PLANET ROCKER Todd Terry’s musical career began in the melting pot that was ‘80s New York. One of his most distinct memories of the time is of hearing Afrika Bambaata’s classic track Planet Rock and realising the possibilities that electronic music had to offer. “We were listening to a lot of freestyle records back in the day, but that was the first electronic track that really stood out to me,” he says. “I was at Club 1018 in New York and saw Jazzy J play it, and it was interesting to me how the drums were so tight.” He began producing his own records soon after, and this track was the blueprint. “When I did Alright Alright I definitely had the Planet Rock thing in my mind. I just wanted to make a jam like that! That’s always been one of my things, to keep up with what’s out there and to have something like what they have.”

From here on, Terry quickly rose to the status of superstar DJ, whose productions would define house music for generations to come. For many, his signature hit is his remix of Everything But The Girl’s Missing, a radical reworking that turned the acoustic track into a majestic club anthem.

That track is just the beginning though – in fact, Terry has produced so many remixes over the years that he struggles to even remember them all. “Just the other day, I was looking through my old work and there are certain things I have no recollection of,” he laughs. It was a prolific period after all, and things were moving by very fast. “The remix game was there,” he says, “so I took control of it as much as I could. There are some I did that I thought could have been bigger, as big as Missing, but it doesn’t always work out that way.”

Over the last two decades, there have been a lot of changes

in technology available to music producers, but in Terry’s view the biggest has been the shift from analogue to digital.

“I mean, that’s just made a giant world of difference,” he says. “It used to take me all day to time-stretch a record, now it takes five minutes. I feel like I’m making more records now just to keep up with the market. Everyone can make a record now, so there’s a lot of competition. Back in the day, it was me and seven other record labels; now it’s me and 7000.”

As prolific as ever, Terry has many releases due out in the immediate future. “I have a single coming out called Symphony and a collaboration with J Paul Getto, as well as some new, different artists. I like to have as many different things on the table as possible. I feel as though that’s my freedom, if I can do something different every now and then.”

If you’ve been paying attention to Terry’s recent output, you may well have noticed that his reworking of The 2 Bears’ Ghosts & Zombies has a much harder sound than his typical productions. As to whether this signals a new direction for him, though, he is unsure. “I don’t ever see that I’ll mellow out. I’m happy for things to keep getting harder, but ultimately, every record’s different. I’ll be doing ten records and do a different thing on each one.”

When it comes to remixes, catering to an artist’s individual sound is of foremost importance to Terry, although this can sometimes make remixing a hit-or-miss job. “You have time pressure on you because you have to get it done and get it out there,” he says, “and sometimes you get it right, sometimes you don’t. For the next record I’m doing with

The 2 Bears, we’re going to work on a production together – and you’ll hear the difference right away.”

In years gone by, Terry was adamant in his insistence that production is his true work, and that DJ gigs are just something on the side to pay the bills. In recent times, though, his attitude has softened a bit. “DJing is definitely a way of life for me now,” he says. “Before, I’d be able to make half the money in productions and half in DJing, but these days, I make it all in DJing and give the productions away. I release a hundred records a year and I can get 40 DJ gigs – it’s just keeping the flow going, keeping it out there. I get kids coming into my fanbase who are new fans – they’re kids who never heard of me from back in the day, but who heard a production of mine on Beatport. It’s all about keeping up with the sound that’s out there, doing a lot of collaborations, because that’s what keeps me strong and creates new fans.”

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Terry’s early tracks were some of the first to mix house beats and hip hop, and before letting him go, I have to ask if he sees his legacy reflected on the charts today. “I love all the Usher and Chris Brown and Ne-Yo records,” he says.

“They’re not house records, though – they’re pop-driven records. They’re using the ideas I had back in the day but taking them somewhere else. They’re good songs, good party tracks, but I don’t see what I was doing reflected in them.”

Alasdair Duncan Todd Terry [USA] plays New Guernica on Saturday September 8.

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THURSDAY6TH MOTOWN THURSDAYS Kick start your weekend with Melbourne’s newest Thursday night! Motown Thursdays caters to all true music lovers. Join us on an eclectic musical journey of soul, funk and disco through to early R&B. A live Soul Band features some of Melbourne’s most talented musicians; Carmen Hendricks, Laurent Soupe, Duncan Kinell and Aaron Mendoza just to name a few. DJs keep the records spinning into the early hours; residents are Reg-e, Lee Davies, Kalepe, Dinesh, Suga, Rubz and Alwin Rafferty. Join us around a big, shiny disco ball or two, for free entry, soulful tunes, drink specials all night and a dance floor full of friends!

Fashion Lounge, 121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

RHYTHM-AL-ISM Start the weekend early with Fusion’s Resident DJs. Music for your funkin’ soul. Special guests every week!

Fusion, Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

FRIDAY7TH FAKTORY This is it. Faktory Fridays are open for business at Melbourne’s home of R&B, Khokolat Bar. Where else?

Damion De Silva, Ken Walker, Durmy, K Dee, Simon Sez, Yaths and Jacqui Dusk spinning all night long.

Khokolat Bar, Basement, 43 Hardware La, Melbourne

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THE NICE UP Tom Showtime presents The Nice Up. All flavours of hip hop, ghetto funk and reggae niceness provided. Sailor Jerry nice up the cocktails, Dos Blockos nice up the $5 beers. Fridays done proper.

George Lane Bar, 1 George Lane, St Kilda

Grammy Award winning hip hop legends Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are returning to their “second home” Australia, having already sold out over 20 Australian performances in the past. Having reformed for a upcoming performance at Rock The Bells in August this year, the group have created their fair share of interest regarding the possibilities of a new album, and have been introduced to a new generation of hip hop fans thanks to the likes of Drake and Wiz Khalifa expressing their admiration.

Thursday September 20, The Espy, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

Those of you with an eye on the Australian hip hop scene will certainly have heard of Seth Sentry by now.

First bursting onto the scene in 2003 after a series of genre-bendingly exciting shows with local hip hop/ drum and bass outfit D.S.O.L, he’s worked with fellow Aussie favourites 360 and Pez, made his way onto Triple J rotation with singles The Waitress Song and Simple Game, and is now set to release his debut album This Was Tomorrow through his own label High Score. To celebrate, an extensive national tour has been announced, and Melbourne can get a taste of his groundbreaking new beats.

Saturday September 29, The Corner Hotel, 57 Swan Street, Richmond

SATURDAY8TH KHOKOLAT KOATED All new experience, same great location with a fresh koat of Khokolat. Restless Entertainment reloads your favourite Saturday night party. Damion De Silva, K Dee, Jay Sin and weekly guests playing R&B & ol’ skool sounds strictly for the urban elite.

Khokolat Bar, Basement, 43 Hardware La, Melbourne

REDLOVE SATURDAYS RedLove Saturdays is all about solid classics from the ‘80s, ‘90s and into the ‘00s! Dropping beats of retro pop, disco classics, old school funk, and certainly some of that old school r&b and house to kick! RedLove Resident DJs Phil, HB Bear and Da Gato bringing down the house every Saturday night. If you’re looking for quality service, music to rock, sumptuous drinks and just a cold hard good time; look no further!

Red Love, Level 1, 401 Swanston Street, Melbourne

SHAKA SATURDAY The newest R&B Superclub Shaka Saturdays grand opening is set to hit Melbourne over two massive weeks.

The northern suburbs newest, freshest club playing all of your favourite R&B, hip hop, old skool and reggae. Shaka Saturdays is showcasing Australias newest and favourite R&B DJs, including DJ C-RAM bringing video mixing to Melbourne and special guest hip hop band Yellow Cake. Set at one of the most amazing venues Melbourne has to offer with two levels, good music, great ‘Shaka’ atmosphere and cheap drinks, we are hoping to pack it out and create a night for people to remember.

Level 2 The Club, 2 Arthurton Rd, Northcote

TONY TOUCH Tony Touch broke a lot of hearts when his most recent show at the Espy was cancelled a couple of months back – but the news you’ve all been waiting on with bated breath is finally here and a rescheduled date has been confirmed. The original b-boy has been kicking out jams since the early eighties, inspired by a love of artists like the Rock Steady Crew, Grandmaster Flash and Red Alert. His diverse range of titles also includes hip hop break dancer, rapper, DJ, producer and actor - a seriously multitalented approach to art that’s reflected in his impressive discography.

Highlights include his legendary mixtapes, hugely successful record releases on labels like Tommy Boy, works with fellow kingpins Wu Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, and yet another upcoming release titled The Piece Maker 3. Count us excited.

Friday September 28, The Espy, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

BIG FREEDIA Bounce-rap Queen Big Freedia will bring her orgiastic troupe of rear-wriggling Divas to Australia this October with a club show alongside her Melbourne Festival performance. The towering transvestite announced New Orleans sissy-bounce to the world, where it’s been part of the city’s cultural fabric since the ‘80s. Responsible for its acceptance into the mainstream she’s now been received all over as an ambassador for the ‘sissy bounce’ genre. The provider of dance floor anthems Azz Everywhere and Excuse will have you infected with motion.

Saturday October 20, The Tote, 67-71 Johnston Street, Collingwood

ILLY Laying relatively low since absolutely smashing it last year with his sophomore LP The Chase, Illy has announced his return to the stage in preparation for his third LP. As well as showcasing his massive hits, none moreso than the ubiquitous It Can Wait, the tour will be the first chance for fans to hear material from the upcoming album. The first taste of the new record comes in the form of Heard It All, a single which is already gaining traction on national radio.

The Corner Hotel, 57 Swan Street, Richmond

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LIKE FRIDAYS Like Fridays at La Di Da serves up R&B and electro house across two rooms giving you a fun filled end to your week. DJs Dinesh, Dir-X, Sef, NYD, Shaun D, Shaggz, Broz and more.

La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne

LIGHT The buzz is Light at RedLove every Friday. Hitting out that R&B flavour of old, new and everything in between!

RedLove Resident DJs Stel, Harvey Yeah, TMC and Ripz on the wheels of steel from 6.30pm. If you don’t know, now you know! Check it!

Red Love, Level 1, 401 Swanston Street, Melbourne

THE LOOSE GOOSE The Loose Goose is focused on providing a wonderful array of cocktails and offers a great CBD location to lounge and relax in while overlooking busy Flinders Lane.

A small plates menu is available to graze on whilst trying our delicious cocktails from the classics to contemporary, beer on tap and a wide range of beers, wines and spirits.

Every Friday evening DJ Jumps of The Cat Empire will take to the decks at the bar spinning his rare afro Latin funk vinyl collected from around the world from 6.30pm until late.

Papa Goose Cocktail Bar, 91-93 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

SWEET NOTHING FRIDAYS DJ Marcus Knight and DJ Xander James spin hip hop, R&B and house tunes all night from 8pm. Free entry and early drink specials.

Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel St, South Yarra

DAS EFX Both originating from the super-real streets of Brooklyn in New York, Andre “Drayz” Weston and Willie “Skoob” Hines are the two minds behind hardcore rap outfit Das EFX was the result of a chance meeting in college, cemented into place by taking out the top spot in a talent contest judged by EPMD resulting in them being signed to the well-respected label and their career making a stratospheric launch into the higher echelons of rap fame after their first album went platinum and was released to much critical acclaim. With more than 20 years, five albums and an endless number of singles to their names, we’re pretty pleased to announce the next Das EFX tour down under.

Friday September 28, The Prince Bandroom, 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

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Gypsy Bar 334 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 0548

Retreat Hotel 226 Nicholson St, Abbotsford, 9417 2693

HiFi 125 Swanston St, Melb, 1300 843 4434

The Retreat Hotel 280 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9380 4090

Highlander 11a Highlander Lane, Melb, 9620 2227

Revolt Elizabeth St, Kensington, 03 9376 2115

Hoo Haa 105 Chapel St, Windsor, 9529 6900

Revolver Upstairs 229 Chapel St, Prahran, 9521 5985

Horse Bazaar 397 Little Lonsdale St, Melb, 9670 2329 Iddy Biddy 47 Blessington St, St Kilda, 9534 4484

Rochester Castle Hotel 202 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9415 7555 Rooftop Cider Bar, Cnr Swanston & Flinders St, Melbourne, 9650 3884

Jett Black 177 Greville St, Prahran

Room 680 Level 1, 680 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 9818 0680

John Curtin Hotel 29 Lygon St, Melb, 9663 6350

Roxanne Parlour Lvl 3, 2 Coverlid Pl, Melb

Khokolat Bar 43 Hardware Lane, Melbourne, 039642 1142

Royal Derby 446 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 2321

La Di Da 577 Lt Bourke St, Melb, 9670 7680

Roal Melbourne Hotel 629 Bourke St, 9629 2400

Labour In Vain 197A Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 5955

Ruby’s Lounge 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, 9754 7445

Level 2 The Club 2 Arthurton Rd, Northcote, 9482 3241

Saint Hotel 54 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9593 8333

Lomond Hotel 225 Nicholson St, East Brunswick

Sandbelt Live Cnr South & Bignell Rd, Moorabbin, 9555 6899

Longroom 162 Collins St, Melbourne, 9663 9226

Scarlett Lounge 174 Burnley St, Richmond, 9428 0230

Loop 23 Meyers Pl, Melb, 9654 0500

Seven Nightclub 52 Albert Rd, South Melb, 9690 7877

Lounge 243 Swanston St, Melb, 9663 2916

Some Velvet Morning 123 Queen’s Parade, Clifton Hill, 9486 5192

29th Apartment 29 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9078 8922

Cookie Lvl 1, 252 Swanston St, Melb, 9663 7660

The Lounge Pit 386-388 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 9415 6142

Spensers Live 419 Spencer St, West Melb, 03 9329 8821

303 303 High Street, Northcote

Corner Hotel 57 Swan St, Richmond, 9427 9198

Love Machine Cnr Lt Chapel & Malvern Rd, Prahran, 9533 8837

Spot 133 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9388 0222

Abode 374 St.Kilda Rd, St.Kilda

Cornish Arms 163 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Lucky Coq 179 Chapel St, Windsor, 9525 1288

Standard Hotel 293 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy, 9419 4793

Albert Park Hotel Cnr Montague & Dundas Pl, Albert Park, 9690 5459

CQ 113 Queen St, Melb, 8601 2738

The LuWOW 62-70 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9417 5447

Star Bar 160 Clarendon St, South Melb, 9810 0054

Alia Lvl 1, 83-87 Smith St, Fitzroy, 9486 0999

Croft Institute 21 Croft Alley, Melb, 9671 4399

Mercat Cross Lvl 1, 456 Queen St, Melb, 9348 9998

Station 59 59 Church St, Richmond, 9427 8797

Alumbra Shed 9, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Espl, Docklands, 8623 9666

Cruzao Arepa Bar 365 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 7871

Mink 2 Acland St, St Kilda, 9536 1199

Stolberg Beer Café 197 Plenty Rd, Preston, 9495 1444

Back Bar 67 Green St, Windsor, 9529 7899

Cushion 99 Fitzroy St, St.Kilda, 9534 7575

Miss Libertine 34 Franklin St, Melb, 9663 6855

Sub Lounge & Restaurant 168 Elizabeth St Melb, 0411 800 198

Bar Oussou 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9384 3040

Damask 1/347 Burnswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 4578

Misty 3-5 Hosier Ln, Melb, 9663 9202

Sugar Bar (Hotel Urban) 35 Fitztroy St, St Kilda, 8530 8888

Bar Open 317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9415 9601

The Drunken Poet 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, 9348 9797

Mockingbird Bar 129 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9534 0000

Temperance Hotel 426 Chapel St, South Yarra, 9827 7401

Baroq House 9-13 Drewery Ln, Melb, 8080 5680

Der Raum 438 Church St, Richmond, 9428 0055

Musicland 1359A Sydney Rd, Fawkner, 9359 0006

Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury, 9484 9813

Bendigo Hotel 125 Johnston St, Collingwood 9417 3415

Ding Dong Lounge Lvl 1, 18 Market Ln, Melb, 9662 1020

Tiki Lounge 327 Swan St, Richmond, 9428 4336

Bennetts Jazz Club 25 Bennetts Ln, Melb, 9663 2856

Dizzy’s Jazz Club 381 Burnley St, Richmond, 9428 1233

Neverland 32-48 Johnson St, South Melb, 9646 5544 New Guernica Lvl 2, Hub Arcade, 318-322 Lt Collins St, Melb, 9650 4464

Bertha Brown 562 Flinders Street, 9629 1207

Double Happiness 21 Liverpool St, Melb, 9650 4488

Night Cat 141 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9417 0090

Tony Starr’s Kitten Club 267 Lt Collins St, Melb, 9650 2448

Big Mouth 168 Acland St, St.Kilda, 9534 4611

E:55 55 Elizabeth St, Melb, 9620 3899

Night Cat 279 Flinders Ln, Melb, 9654 0444

The Tote Hotel 67 Johnson St, Collingwood, 9419 5320

Billboard 170 Russell St, Melb, 9639 4000

East Brunswick Club 280 Lygon St, East Brunswick, 9388 2777

Noise Bar 291 Albert St, Brunswick, 9380 1493

Town Hall Hotel 33 Errol St, North Melbourne, 9328 1983

Bimbo Deluxe 376 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 8600

Edinburgh Castle 681 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Northcote Social Club 301 High St, Northcote, 9489 3917

Trak Lounge 445 Toorak Rd, Toorak, 9826 9000

Birmingham Hotel Cnr Smith & Johnston St, Fitzroy

Electric Ladyland Lvl 1, 265 Chapel St, Prahran, 9521 5757

Old Bar 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9417 4155

Tramp 20 King St, Melb

Black Cat 252 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 6230

Elwood Lounge 49-51 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood, 9525 6788

One Twenty Bar 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy

Transport Hotel Federation Square, Melb, 9654 8808

Blue Bar 330 Chapel St, Prahran, 9529 6499

Empress 714 Nicholson St, Nth Fitzroy, 9489 8605

Onesixone 161 High St, Prahran, 9533 8433

Trunk 275 Exhibition St, Melbourne, 9663 7994

Blue Tile Lounge 95 Smith St, Fitzroy

Espy 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda, 9534 0211

Order Of Melbourne level 2, 401 Swanston St, Melb, 9663 6707

Tyranny Of Distance 147 Union St, Windsor, 9525 1005

Boutique 134 Greville St, Prahran, 9525 2322

Eurotrash 18 Corrs Ln, Melb, 9654 4411

Palace Hotel 893 Burke Rd, Camberwell

Two of Hearts 149 Commercial Road, Prahran

Brown Alley King Street, Melb,9670 8599

Eve 334 City Rd, Southbank, 9696 7388

Palace Theatre 20-30 Bourke St, Melb, 9650 0180

Union Hotel Brunswick 109 Union St, Brunswick, 9388 2235

Brunswick Hotel 140 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9387 6637

Evelyn 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 5500

Palais 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, 5348 4849

Veludo 175 Acland St, St Kilda, 9534 4456

Builders Arms 211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy

Ferntree Gully Hotel 1130 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, 9758 6544

Palais Theatre Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, 9525 3240

Victoria Hotel 380 Victoria St, Brunswick, 9388 0830

Cabinet Bar 11 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne, 9654 0915

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne, 9329 9699

Papa Goose 91 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, 9663 2800

Wah Wah Lounge Lvl 1, 185 Lonsdale St, Melb

Caravan Music Club 95 Drummond St, Oakleigh

First Floor 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 6380

Penny Black 420 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9380 8667

Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote, 9482 1333

Caseys Nightclub 660A Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 9810 0030

Forum Theatre 154 Flinders St, Melb, 9299 9800

Pier Live Hotel 508 Nepean Hwy, Frankston, 9783 9800

Westernport Hotel 161 Marine Pde, San Remo, 5678 5205

Caz Reitops Dirty Secrets 80 Smith St, Collingwood, 9415 8876

The Fox Hotel 351 Wellington Street, Collingwood, 9416 4957

Pony 68-70 Lt Collins St, Melb, 9662 1026

Willow Bar 222 High Street, Northcote, 9481 1222

CBD Club 12-14 McKillop St, Melb, 9670 3638

Fusion Lvl 3, Crown Complex, Southbank, 9292 5750

Portland Hotel Cnr Lt Collins & Russell St, Melb, 9810 0064

Windsor Castle 89 Albert St, Windsor, 9525 0239

Chaise Lounge Basement, 105 Queen St, Melb, 9670 6120

The Gallery Room 1/510 Flinders St, Melbourne, 9629 1350

The Prague Hotel, 911 High St, Northcote, 9495 0000

Workers Club 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9415 8889

Chandelier Room 91 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin, 9532 2288

Gem Bar & Dining 289 Wellingston St, Collingwood, 9419 5170

Pretty Please 61c Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9534 4484

Workshop Lvl 1, 413 Elizabeth St, Melb, 9326 4365

Chelsea Heights Hotel Cnr Springvale & Wells Rd,

George Basement, 127 Fitzroy St, 9534 8822

Prince Bandroom 29 Fitztory St, St Kilda, 9536 1168

Yah Yah’s 99 Smith St, Fitzroy, 9419 4920

Chelsea Heights, 9773 4453

Gertrude’s Brown Couch 30 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, 9417 6420

Prince Of Wales 29 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9536 1168

The Vine 59 Wellington St, Collingwood, 9417 2434

Cherry Bar AC/DC Ln, Melb, 9639 8122

Grace Darling Hotel 114 Smith St, Collingwood, 9416 0055

Public Bar 238 Victoria St, North Melb, 9329 6522

Chi Lounge 195 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, 9662 2688

Grandview Hotel Cnr Heidelberg Rd & Station St, Fairfield, 9489 8061

Purple Emerald Lounge Bar 349 High St, Northcote, 9482 7007

Co. Lvl 3, Crown Complex, 9292 5750 Colonial Hotel (Brown Alley) Cnr King & Lonsdale St, Melb, 9670 8599

Great Britain Hotel 447 Church St, Richmond, 9429 5066

Railway Hotel 280 Ferrars St, South Melb, 9690 5092

Grind N Groove 274 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville

Red Bennies 371 Chapel St, South Yarra, 9826 2689

Commercial Club Hotel 344 Nicholson St, Fitzroy, 9419 1522

Grumpy’s Green 125 Smith St, Collingwood, 9416 1944

RedLove Lvl 1, 401 Swanston St, Melb, 9639 3722

Toff In Town Lvl 2, 252 Swanston St, Melb, 9639 8770

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