Had enough of the cold? Of doomscrolling your mate’s Euro Summer insta posts? Well with only a week to go of the winter, let’s get together and see it off in style and get ourselves ready for brighter & warmer days.
This OMT we are joined by one of Melbourne’s Progressive House legends and all round great guy Nacanã for his debut set. Expect deep and lush progressive vibes from one of the best in the business. Ale J makes a glorious return with her trademark indie dance and afro house vibes and of course Shaun & Nevin will be laying down heaters to finish off the evening.
Tickets on sale now via Eventbrite – hope to see you there

KWABO means “welcome” in Fon, a dialect from Benin. Beyond its literal meaning, KWABO encompasses the welcoming spirit of guests by members of the villages in both Togo and Benin. The local community would gather to celebrate the guests’ arrival by dancing, singing and playing music.

Produced by Gracieuse Amah, Founder and Creative Director of Kwabo Events, KWABO Fest returns from July 19th to September 21st 2025. This year the program includes 9-week artist led incubator program in 4 different artforms, a cultural talk, a performance night featuring incubator participants and local artists,djs, photography exhibition and video projections, a community meal and more…

As the previous editions, Kwabo festival is culminating with public performances and events during the week of international peace day. You would have understood Kwabo Festival is all about community and peace building using arts as a medium to foster cultural dialogue and understanding while providing outlets for creative self-expression.

Your cultural heritage is your strength, your richness, and a crucial piece in shaping the collective. You all have a role to play in writing our collective story of belonging. Celebrate the power of coming together as one.

Reflect, explore and express your cultural identity. No prior experience is required. All you need to be is a willing, curious human who wants to be involved in something creative and fun!

Step into this collective expression & choose your work of art:

Dance & Storytelling

led by Gracieuse Amah – Founder of Kwabo Events & Julie Minaai (African modern and traditional dances, Contemporary)

Song writing & Singing

led by Liona Tatafu and the Halo Vocal Ensemble

Spoken Word

led by Tariro Mavondo and Thabani Tshuma

Photography

led by Nighty Okot

The first art residency at Solace is hosted by Brendan Eccles, a Melbourne-based artist who explores his painting journey through textures, colours and crayoned multifaceted faces that punctuate his creations. He previously held a solo show at Lupine Studio in April and returned for a group exhibition there in December 2024.

A self-taught painter and playful with this medium, Brendan experiments with different techniques to manifest his harmonious pigment combinations, developing brush movements that will invite curious minds to imagine and contemplate intuitive shapes.

The opening night on July 31 (6pm–1am) will feature an immersive fusion of art and sound, with a 2 hour vinyl DJ set from the artist alongside local favourites including Pois Pois Chic, Jack Danzey, the Prog Dogs [KISS FM] and DJ Glug. Brendan’s work will be on display throughout August.

Had enough of the cold? Of doomscrolling your mate’s Euro Summer insta posts? Well with only a week to go of the winter, let’s get together and see it off in style and get ourselves ready for brighter & warmer days.
This OMT we are joined by one of Melbourne’s Progressive House legends and all round great guy Nacanã for his debut set. Expect deep and lush progressive vibes from one of the best in the business. Ale J makes a glorious return with her trademark indie dance and afro house vibes and of course Shaun & Nevin will be laying down heaters to finish off the evening.
Tickets on sale now via Eventbrite – hope to see you there

Following Illy’s “Good Life”, his 3rd ARIA #1 Aus album, and the huge capital city tour of the same name, comes “The Good-er Life Tour”, mammoth, 27 date party around Australia. With an explosive live show, a litany of certified classics, and an album of new hits, Illy and the band are bringing high octane energy to stages country wide this August to November.

THE GOOD-ER LIFE TOUR
Friday 1 August – UC Hub, Canberra, ACT
Saturday 2 August – The Station, Jindabyne, NSW
Friday 8 August – Finnians Irish Tavern, Port Macquarie, NSW
Saturday 9 August – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Thursday 14 August – Long Jetty Hotel, Central Coast, NSW
Friday 15 August – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 16 August – Uow Unibar, Wollongong, NSW
Sunday 17 August – Smokey Dans, Tomakin, NSW
Friday 22 August – Altar, Hobart, TAS
Saturday 23 August – Forth Pub, Devonport, TAS
Friday 19 September – Mieplace Niteclub, Gladstone, QLD
Saturday 20 September – Mcguires Hotel, Mackay, QLD
Thursday 25 September – Bar1, Hillarys, WA
Friday 26 September – Port Beach Garden Bar, Fremantle, WA
Saturday 27 September – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury, WA
Thursday 2 October – Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns, QLD
Friday 3 October – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville, QLD
Saturday 4 October – Boom, Airlie Beach, QLD
Thursday 9 October – Cleveland Sands Hotel, Redlands, QLD
Friday 10 October – Burleigh Town Hotel, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Saturday 11 October – Solbar, Maroochydore, QLD
Friday 17 October – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Saturday 18 October – Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool, VIC
Friday 24 October – Beer Deluxe, Albury, VIC
Saturday 25 October – Pier Bandroom, Frankston, VIC
Friday 31 October – All Seasons [Conservatory Room], Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 1 November – The Setts, Mildura, VIC

Dunn D returns to Melbourne for a special one off show this August @ The Tote! Off the back of fresh new releases “Think About It” and “The Pushing 40 64.”

Dunn D’s journey through the realm of hip hop music is a captivating odyssey. Characterized by a fusion of live funk-flavored beats, poetic lyricism, and an unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling. From his early days as an MC with ‘Unleash The Nugget’ to his solo ventures and electrifying rap battles on international stages. Dunn D’s evolution as an Australian hip hop artist is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Discover the hip hop music that has resonated with audiences around the world, and delve into the chronicles of a true Australian hip-hop pioneer. Join us at The Tote and witness Dunn D and the essence of what makes his artistry an enduring force in the hip-hop landscape.

Joined by special guests DAMIEN ILLIC, ERIK DEVINE, CREATION and DJ DENNO

The Return to the Chamber| Friday, August 1 | New Guernica

After their first great summoning, the four househeads of Naarm vanished into the winter winds — not in silence, but in search of the perfect beat.

Jnett, attuned to the pulse beneath the earth, wandered through the city’s twilight — collecting forgotten vibrations and lost frequencies, sounds capable of shifting time and space with a single drop.

Zepherin Saint travelled by starlight, offering sonic rituals to distant tribes. His message moved through drum and spirit, deep and healing lifting hearts wherever it landed.

Arlen Da Silva, fierce and untethered, crossed oceans of rhythm, diving deep into basslines and rising through euphoric highs. Each set, a weapon forged. Each night, a dance floor conquered.

Chris NG, the timebender, disappeared into the hidden archives — ancient crates and long-locked libraries of sound. He returned with grooves that awaken memory, and stories encoded in wax, loud enough to stir the sleeping past.

Seasons shifted. Winter held the city in its hush.
But music, like myth, never fades; it waits, watching.

Now, as August’s first fire flickers to life, they return.
To the sacred chamber of New Guernica, where wood meets wire and echoes become spellwork.

This is no ordinary night.
They come not just to play, but to conjure, a rite of rhythm, a communion of the faithful.

One night.
Four selectors.
Another rare convergence.
Another dancefloor to be claimed.

The story continues…

We’re a local disability services organization, and we’re excited to be hosting an Open Day to showcase how we support individuals with disabilities in reaching their employment goals.

Hey teens, this one’s just for you!

This winter enjoy an evening of art, music and creativity as you meet the artistic rebels, rule breakers and romantics of Paris, France like Monet, Renoir, Degas and more in major exhibition, French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Bring your friends for a night of dancing, hands-on art activities, talks about the artists and meet teens like you, who share a passion for art, being creative, and having fun.

Art Party is a teen exclusive event for secondary school students aged 12 to 18 years with a valid school ID.

Step into the groove of PAST:PRESENT:FUTURE>, a unique dance music experience that celebrates the evolution of sound—from timeless anthems to future-forward rhythms 📍 Upstairs @ The Savvy Squire, Mooloolaba

A dance music day & night party supporting the Sunny Kids Charity. Come and have a boogie for a great cause at this two-room journey through house music’s most powerful eras.

🌀 TWILIGHT ROOM – HOUSE & PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

This is the main arena for deep builds, rolling basslines, and big-room energy.

🎧 NEIL ROBERTS (Godskitchen / Escape UK) – With decades of global club experience, Neil delivers a dynamic set blending the best of the past and future.

🎧 BROOKEY B (Radio Metro)

🎧 TONY MILLER (Pulse)

🌅 RIVERSIDE ROOM – FUNKY HOUSE FLAVOURS

Our second room brings feel-good, sun-soaked funky house for those who love their beats a little more soulful and sassy.

🎧 MR SPARKLE

🎧 MR MERCY

🎧 STEVO

🎧 HAYDEN ASHFORTH

🎧 DAN DAN

🎧 HIDEE

🎟 TICKETS
$15 rhythm:code email subscribers – join here:
https://tinyurl.com/rhythm-code
$20 early-bird tickets / $25 standard tickets / $30 final release tickets.

Expect sunshine, smiles, and solid tunes across two rooms with a soundtrack that spans generations of dance music passion.

Dress to express. Arrive early. Stay until the future drops.

CHARITY >

This event will be supporting Sunny Kids Charity www.sunnykids.org.au

Sunny Kids provide a social and emotional safety net for thousands of children and their families in Queensland. Their unique Virtual Village practice model guides our framework, providing wrap-around support services to children and their families.

AFTER PARTY >

Music & DJ’s will continue downstairs in the main bar until midnight. Featuring DAN DAN, HIDEE plus more to be confirmed.

DJ’s >

::: NEIL ROBERTS :::

Neil has now been DJing nearly 30 years, playing at events all over the world. Throughout his career, Neil has had a diverse musical style, spanning from funky vocal house, nu-disco, house, deep and progressive house and club classics with his longer, more immersive sets earning him a reputation for delivering memorable performances.

Neil’s Seas The Beat Charity Boat Parties have sold out in advance each time they have run. He has raised nearly $10,000 this year alone for charities such as Waves Of Wellness, Lily House & The Journeymen. He is a regular at Sunshine Coast Venue Savvy Squire (weekly Saturdays), Wat Den (days vary to suit events). Neil is also organising charity events at Savvy Squire in the coming months and his recent Journey charity event at Villa Noosa where he played a 5 hour set ’30 years of dance music’ was a huge success.

By the mid-2000s, Neil had become one of Wales’ most prominent house DJs, regularly performing at venues like Escape in Swansea, Godskitchen in Birmingham, and his residencies at En Rouge and Funkathon in Cardiff. His career began in the early 1990s, when he immersed himself in Cardiff’s underground dance scene and later shifted from club-goer to DJ in 1995. He quickly gained recognition by promoting and DJing at Cardiff’s leading venues, including The Hippo Club and Emporium.

Neil’s event FunkyDory won Best Pre-club three times in the Welsh Music Awards. His career took a major leap when he was ranked in the World’s top 150 by DJ Magazine readers, playing at major festivals, including Escape Into The Park four years running including the Mixmag Future Heroes Tent and the Defected In The House Arena alongside the biggest names in the industry.

His event organizing and international performances solidified his status as a rising DJ in the global dance music scene. He brought in Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell, ‘Onephatdeeva’ ATFC, former loaded magazine model turned DJ Rebekah, Greg Vickers from Sankeys and many others to his En Rouge event in Cardiff.

Alongside his DJ career, Neil founded the Offitsface website in 1999, which grew into one of the most popular online platforms for dance music, attracting millions of visitors from over 100 countries. The website, which featured DJ biographies, mixes, club listings, tune reviews gained significant recognition, with press coverage on shows like Graham Gold’s Kiss FM and The Slammin’ Boys on Galaxy 102, as well as a positive review on National TV via ITV’s The Web Review. The site reached its peak with two million page views per month and had a robust community of over 10,000 members. Neil later relaunched the site as Dancemuzik, which continued until 2010.

::: BROOKEY B :::

Naarm born DJ/Radio Host Brookey B has a deep understanding, appreciation and gratitude for music in all forms. She hosts her own radio show on 105.7 Radio Metro, PLANET BE RADIO every Sunday night at 7PM AEST.

Blending a fusion of genres, she combines underground deep to tech, house, bass and techno with the all important and delicious melodics & rolling basslines. Unifying her listeners, she is renowned for intensifying the frequency, flexing her experience with her technical switch ups and signature sound selection.

Her innate musicality is constantly evolving, aspiring to produce and release her own unique sound. She recently featured on Chicago based Gene Farris record label “Farris Wheel TV”, recording an exclusive guest mix on “Shades of Blu” hosted by the illusive underground techno and house DJ/ Producer “Blu 9” streaming globally.

Currently holding residencies with the notorious Brisbane based heavyweights ALL/GIRL/SHE/HER/THEM/DJ/PRODUCERS crew “The Femme Fatales”. Clocking up almost 5,000 views on her mix with the Femmes at community LIVE streaming space “QUIVR” based in Fortitude Valley’s music hub.

Hosting her own sold out events, playing shows, nightclubs, festival collectives and special events nationally. Supporting acts like – The Stanton Warriors, The Aston Shuffle, JACKNIFE, TENZIN, MC Shureshock, Soundcheck, Kaitlyn, Matt Caseli, Brooklyn, Go Freek, Teddy Ceam, LOWDOWN, Paluma, Ctrl Alt Del, to name a few..

https://www.instagram.com/brookeybcreative

Joey is having a Lightbulb moment.

The Naarm based DJ continued his winning streak with (another) SOLD OUT Victory Lap show at The Night Cat in April, now he’s doing one final Fitzroy event for the year: Winter of Disco Content on August 16. Lightbulb will be spinning a marathon five hour set (10pm-3am) with special guests Rob “Millsy” Mills, Kylie Auldist, Country Struts Boot Scooting, Sara Glaidous, Yearning Man, Michael Zap and more. Also, there’s the Runway Slay™, a Screaming Competition, drink specials and a night of healing and group therapy…aka dancing your ass off with friends new and old.

Lightbulb will throw down booty bangers of all genres: pelvic house, edgy funk, Berlin techno, forgotten indie rock hits, disco edits, afro beat and some rib-rattling drum’n’bass.
You may hear music from Pnau, Talking Heads, Blondie, Bontan, David Bowie, Four Tet, Sofia Kourtesis, Cut/Copy, Mele, Bronski Beat, Roni Size, Gesaffelstein, Miss Kittin, The KLF, T-Rek, DMX and whatever the party requires.

As usual, Lightbulb’s DMs are open for requests and if it’s a ripper you may even end up on stage with him.

The carryover Interstitial DJ champion of Golden Plains 24/25 has had a wild 18 months, selling out The Night Cat four times (2400 tickets!), touring regionally through Barwon Heads, Daylesford and Castlemaine and supporting Roisin Murphy, The Presets, Chet Faker and Tash Sultana.

Early bird tickets going HOT. Big slay imminent. Don’t sleep.

The Night Cat, 137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy. $24.90 bf. thenightcat.com.au

What to expect at Backstage Connections Melbourne:

No gatekeeping. No egos. Just music.

Backstage Connections is your backstage pass to Melbourne’s vibrant and diverse music scene where artists, producers, songwriters, and creatives meet, mingle, and celebrate the craft.

Whether you’re an emerging artist, a seasoned band, a bedroom producer, or just obsessed with music, this night is for YOU.

Proudly hosted by Fine-Tuned PR in collaboration with OZ Link Up, both dedicated to spotlighting, consulting and supporting local talent.

📍 Radio Bar, Fitzroy

📅 Saturday 23 August

🕖 Doors open: 7:00PM

🎟️ Tickets 🎟️

✘ $10 Pre-Sale ( booking fee) from July 11 – SOLD OUT

✔ $15 General Admission ( booking fee) from July 21 – LIMITED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

✔ $25 At the Door (if available)

Get your music played on the night as a sample for people new to your music

Once you have your ticket purchased you will be able to choose a Song Nomination. So artists, once you’ve got your ticket, make sure you really think about what song you feel is a good representation of you as an artist, a song you are proud of and make sure you check out the details we will email to be sure your song is played during our Song Nomination listening on the night for others in the industry, other genres or roles that can approach you about any future interest, collaborations, events, work, music or just to give you some genuine compliments and pointers on what potential they see in your music.

Come to connect.

Come to be heard.

Come to support Melbourne music.

Are you an artist?

Do you manage or work with someone in local music, struggling to get their music out there and promote and connect?

Or maybe you know someone in your personal life looking to benefit from exploring different ideas, perspective and influences (regardless of genre) from genuine other like minded skilled creatives?

Anyone you can think of with a published song that deserves more attention?

A demo session for attendees encourages a chance to experience new artists, their sound, music and artistic personality’s, but also approach them and have a chat (most of us all know unfortunately most artists at live events don’t always have the time or energy for meet and greets, networking or dealing with people post/pre playing their music live.

Get music you want to hear by local artists played on the night, and the night’s Song Nominations playlist will also be available across music platforms to continue cross genre, cross artist and cross platform promotion and ease of use for people to discover your music online and socials!

Once you have your ticket purchased you’ll be able to choose a Song Nomination. So artists, once you’ve got your ticket, make sure you really think about what song you feel is a good representation of you as an artist, a song you are proud of and make sure you check out the details we will email to be sure your song is confirmed on our Song Nomination Playlist.

This is Backstage Connections: where the scene meets the sound.

🛸 COLOUR OF SOUND PSYCHEDELIC WAREHOUSE PARTY 🛸
✨ Psytrance • Visuals • Misfits • Ruckus

After years of deep space hibernation, the time is finally right to bring back one of the most infamous psychedelic brands of the scene, the return of the Colour of Sound is here…

Almost 15 years ago, the very first intergalactic artist to ever grace the Colour of Sound stage was none other than U-Recken — the legendary psytrance voyager from Dacru Records! The strong connection with U-Recken continued after his first set with us, where Colour of Sound collaborated with his Tree of Life Festival Turkey event & journey via Australia and the world…

So for the grand return, on Saturday the 23rd of August, Colour of Sound reunite with U-Recken performing a MASSIVE 4 HOUR EXTENDED SET, diving deep into the hypnotic realms of pure psychedelic trance in the industrial belly of Melbourne’s most iconic venues The Industrique for a wild night of cosmic chaos and laser-fuelled lunacy!

This ain’t no regular hoe-down — it’s a psychedelic stampede inside a fully decked-out warehouse dimension…

Expect our signature Colour of Sound experience with the full shebang:

✨ FULL SCALE PSYCHEDELIC DÉCOR & VISUALS
deeply trippy, tasty, and totally over the top

🌍 INTERGALACTIC PSYTRANCE HEADLINER
teleporting straight from the global psyverse

💃 ASTRAL MISFITS & EARTHLINGS ALIKE
a gathering full of weirdos, wanderers, and wild-hearted souls

Deep bush vibes, smack in the industrial heart of the city.

Mark it. Tattoo it. Yell it into the void.

This isn’t just a party. It’s journey from the beginning of Colour of Sound’s story, all the way through to now. It’s a full-blown psychedelic voyage…

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U-RECKEN’S STORY:

As a dedicated psychedelic artist, U-Recken has long captured the true essence of intelligent, psychedelic, soulful psytrance.

His musical journey began with the now-classic debut album Aquatic Serenade (2006), followed by Deeper into Man (2008). After joining Belgium-based Dacru Records in 2011, U-Recken released a string of acclaimed works, including A Light at the End of the World (2013), Flames of Equilibrium, and Nothing is Sacred (2017), along with numerous EPs and singles that continue to resonate on dancefloors worldwide.

In 2026, U-Recken celebrates 20 years of the project, kick-starting a global anniversary tour with a special return to Australia – the same place he first toured back in 2006. Known for closing countless doofs & festivals with unforgettable DJ sets, U-Recken’s deep understanding of dancefloor dynamics has earned him a reputation as a highly skilled and emotionally impactful DJ.

Beyond the stage, Yaniv Ben Ari (U-Recken) is also a visionary entrepreneur and community builder. He co-founded the Tree of Life Festival in the picturesque mountains of Turkey and launched innovative platforms like FeedFreq & BigFreq Academy.

Two decades in, U-Recken is still evolving- and, in many ways, just getting started.

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OUR COLOUR OF SOUND STORY:

If you’re new here, welcome or returning to us, welcome back. Colour of Sound started back in 2010 making appearances at some of the biggest festivals and shows in Australia, quickly the demand grew and Colour of Sound became it’s own thing, running solo parties and the like.

Eventually as the world turned to shit and the apocalypse set in, we went it hiatus until the time is right, and that time is now!

We have worked with the biggest names of the industry including, Infected Mushroom, Ace Ventura, Ritmo, Liquid Soul, John 00 Fleming, Vini Vici, Captain Hook, Animato, Zyce, Berg, Vibe Tribe, Altruism, Headroom, Waio, Mad Maxx, Symbolic, Dicktster, Hypogeo, Nitrodrop, Hedflux and countless more…

Strap in, space cadet and brace yourself to be hurled spacewards as everyone’s favourite psychedelic adventure returns…

Hidden Tunes is a bold Mandarin musical blending Mando-pop and traditional Chinese instruments, performed with live English subtitles. This original work premiered in 2024 as part of La Mama’s Festival of Mother Tongue, receiving critical acclaim and a Green Room Award nomination for “Outstanding Artist in a Leading Role” (Lansy Feng).
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Set in a prestigious music academy and inspired by the #MeToo movement, the story follows the ripple effects of a sexual harassment case on campus – examining how friends, fellow students and professors respond when the truth unravels. As silence spreads and pressure builds, how would the choices of all the “bystanders” shape the story?
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Back with new songs, richer stories and a striking new stage design, this year’s Hidden Tunes invites you into the heart of a conversation we can no longer avoid. Will you stand by, or speak up?​​​​

BACK TO THE 90s – MELBOURNE EDITION
From NZ’s sellout sensation to Melbourne’s biggest 90s party!

After two back-to-back sold-out shows in New Zealand, BACK TO THE 90s lands in Melbourne for a full venue takeover – two levels, two sounds, one epic night!

🔥 2 Levels of Pure 90s Anthems
🎧 MASSIVE LINEUP OF DJ’S TO BE ANNOUNCED

🎶 MAIN ROOM – House | Eurodance | Trance
Daft Punk | The KLF | Snap! | Paul Van Dyk | Technotronic | Culture Beat | ATB | Alice Deejay | Fragma | Haddaway | Corona | Robert Miles | Sash! | La Bouche | Faithless | Crystal Waters | Chicane | Real McCoy | Robin S More

🎶 ROOFTOP – Club Classics | Party Anthems | Rn’B
Montell Jordan | Eiffel 65 | TLC | Destiny’s Child | Usher | Spice Girls | CeCe Peniston | Jennifer Lopez | Britney Spears | 2Pac | Coolio | Mark Morrison | Shaggy | Salt-N-Pepa | Ricky Martin More

✨ What to expect:
🎧 OG DJs
🚦 Neon Lights
📸 Camera Crew
🫶 Epic Throwback Atmosphere

This is the only 90s party of its kind – and your chance to be part of it.

📅 Saturday 30th August 2025
📍 233 Lonsdale St, Melbourne CBD
🕖 7PM – 1AM
👗 Dress 90s or dress to impress

🎟️ Tickets on sale now – don’t miss out!

MUSIC FRONTIERS is a 2-day event where visionary minds take center stage to discuss the evolution of the music ecosystem.

Happening on September 4 5, 2025, in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg, this different kind of music conference is a beacon for visionaries, innovators, and industry thought-leaders dedicated to reshaping the music ecosystem through new approaches, emerging technologies and pioneering solutions.

Some of the world’s sharpest minds from the music sector converge with technology experts, leading researchers, and other creative thinkers to explore and discuss the future of music and its industry. Packed with thought-provoking discussions, mind-opening showcases, creative insights, and visionary ideas for music and its extended ecosystem. The program is designed to spark curiosity and fuel transformation, featuring a vibrant mix of formats that keep things fresh, interactive, and inspiring.

As a trans-disciplinary event, MUSIC FRONTIERS not only investigates fascinating new opportunities for artists and music companies in the existing music value chain but also provides a platform for discovering new horizons and forging transformative collaborations in other creative industries.

Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and energized by amazing people rethinking how we create, produce, distribute, market, perceive, and consume music.

It’s going to be the ultimate experience for those who want to learn, connect, and collaborate in order to shape the future of the music ecosystem.

Critically acclaimed Brookly-based rapper Gashi is preparing to head down under for the very first time for his ‘The Albanian Psycho’ Tour.

Brooklyn-based Rapper, Singer & Songwriter, Gashi is set to electrify Australian audiences with his debut performances. Kicking off in Sydney at Metro Theatre, before heading to Melbourne to play at Howler Bar, then finishing off in Brisbane at Crowbar, where fans will be able to have the opportunity to experience Gashi’s high-energy performances live. Expect to see Gashi mix his dynamic fusion of hip-hop, pop, R&B, and a touch of country, that has garnered international acclaim with hits like: ‘Creep on Me’ featuring French Montana and DJ Snake and ‘My Year’ with G-Eazy.

Adding to the excitement, Gashi recently released his sixth studio album, ‘The Killah Whales of Gotham,’ on June 27, 2025. This 17-track project marks a return to his New York roots, blending boom-bap influences with introspective lyricism and bold storytelling. Standout tracks like ‘Rings’ featuring G-Eazy and ‘Halos & Dracos’ with Jimi Banks showcase his versatility and depth.

A riveting new adaptation of Othello, directed by the acclaimed Tanya Gerstle. In her bold and immersive style, Shakespeare’s tragedy is distilled to its raw essence by Gerstle, with a powerful five-actor ensemble delivering an intense, deeply human exploration of jealousy, power, and betrayal. A gripping, unflinching take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

When the esteemed general Othello elopes with Desdemona, defying societal expectations, his most trusted officer, Iago, begins a ruthless campaign of manipulation and deceit. As Iago’s poisonous whispers sow doubt and suspicion, Othello is drawn into a spiral of paranoia that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Love twists into obsession, friendship into treachery, and trust into a deadly weapon in this gripping psychological thriller.

Known for pushing boundaries with his bass-heavy, left-of-centre club tracks, Odd Mob has fast become one of Australia’s most exciting electronic exports. From his breakout hit Is It A Banger to viral underground anthems LEFT TO RIGHT and Losing Control with OMNOM, he’s amassed over 250 million streams, topped global charts, delivered remixes for some of the world’s biggest DJs, and earned consistent A-list support on his own productions, which dominate festival and club sets across the globe.

The four-date run will hit Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, following a huge string of shows as main support on John Summit’s sold-out national tour and his performance at this year’s Coachella.