Music
Line up
We are incredibly excited to introduce our 2026 line up – stacked with local and international talent for another unforgettable Strawberry.
With over 80 DJs and Live Acts across the weekend, plus a full program of art, performance and workshops still to be announced, there will be no shortage of magical moments by the Murray on Yorta Yorta Country in our home of Tocumwal.
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Ahadadream has emerged as one of the most exciting and influential voices in contemporary club music, crafting a distinctive sound built on powerful percussion, UK club traditions, and influences drawn from his Pakistani heritage, the African diaspora, and beyond. The London-based DJ, producer, label head, and founder of the groundbreaking Dialled In movement has become a key tastemaker in global dance music, with his productions championed by artists including Skrillex, Four Tet, Fred again.., Peggy Gou, Jamie xx, and Ben UFO. Known for explosive sets that unite cultures and dancefloors, Ahadadream has performed everywhere from Glastonbury, Sonar, Panorama Bar, Fabric, and Circoloco to Boiler Room, where his debut appearance was hailed as one of the platform’s most unforgettable sessions. Through his More Time label and Dialled In initiative, he continues to champion emerging talent and reshape the future of club culture, cementing his reputation as a leading force in the next generation of electronic music.
From rural Victoria to the world, CC:DISCO! has built her life around one guiding principle: music first! CC’s career has given her the perfect creative outlets to express her first love – be it DJing around the globe, holding down a regular radio show, or curating her acclaimed First Light compilations.
You could be chilling in a listening bar in her adopted home town of Lisbon, getting freaky in the late hours at Sub Club, DJOON or Good Room, or losing your mind during a headline slot at major festivals like Kala, Pitch Music & Arts, Love International, Glastonbury or Sonar by Night – even on the biggest stages, it always feels like CC is playing just for you.
Vinyl collectors the world over and fans of great deejaying alike know Japan’s DJ Koco aka Shimokita. He first started spinning 45s in 2011 and since uploading his first Instagram video in 2017 cutting up and juggling two 7 inch records, his meteoric rise to prominence has been amazing to witness. Koco’s technical abilities are near flawless and combined with his digging skills, impeccable taste in music and the palatable pure joy with which he plays, he is mesmerising to watch. And the right people have been taking notice.
With prestigious live appearances under his belt such as the Do-Over Tokyo, the Vinyl Destination Tour with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Bastid’s BBQ Taipei. He’s also turned in some legendary online streams such as DJ Scratch’s “Scratchvision”, Boiler Room x Dommune x Technics: A Celebration of 50 Years of the SL-1200 and the Glitterbox Virtual Festival - which Defected Records declared was the DJ set of the year
The way in which Koco commands a stage and DJ booth with dope skills and infectious enjoyment makes an unforgettable experience for those in attendance.
Elsie is a DJ, event curator, and radio host known for her warm and trusted presence within Naarm’s close-knit electronic music scene. Her selections move with a dynamic energy that makes space for sounds from all over, spanning downtempo, Balearic, dub, synth, post-punk, and left-field sounds.
Her eclectic approach has seen her perform at numerous festivals and events throughout 2025–26, including Hopkins Creek, Pitch Music & Arts, NTS Radio in Naarm, Golden Plains, Moniker, Ballista, and When Pigs Fly.
American-born, Berlin-based artist fumi is emerging as a notable newcomer in the techno scene. Her eclectic taste in music blends bouncy, glossy tracks with sexy, energetic 240 elements. Taking inspiration from old-school hip hop, new wave hard groove, and curated techno, fumi’s sound is not limited to any genre, but instead creates a new and unique sound through fast mixing and multi-deck building. fumi aspires to attract diverse crowds, collaborate with other artists, and redefine the way we see and consume electronic music in an authentic and down-to-earth way. With a dedication to energy on the dancefloor, fumi is guaranteed to make you sweat.
Since the 1980s, Gilles Peterson has been a pivotal figure in club culture, renowned for his genre-defying approach to music with jazz at its core. As one of the UK’s most iconic DJs, he has spent more than 40 years shaping musical trends as a radio presenter, club DJ, producer and festival curator, influencing artists and audiences around the world. He currently hosts a flagship weekend programme on BBC Radio 6 Music and founded Worldwide FM in 2016, extending his commitment to discovering and sharing boundary-pushing sounds. Peterson is also the founder of the Worldwide Festival in the South of France and We Out Here in the UK, while his label, Brownswood Recordings, continues to champion emerging talent on a global stage. His first book, Lockdown FM: Broadcasting in a Pandemic, further cemented his status as one of contemporary music’s most respected and multifaceted cultural tastemakers.
Amsterdam-born and based vibemakers Kamma and Masalo are rising artists in their own right, but together as a DJ unit they open up a distinctly elevated dimension on the dancefloor. Blending complex rhythms, dreamy melodic passages and raw, unpolished electronics, their sound moves fluidly between cosmic, soulful dance music and a distinctly Amsterdam-rooted aesthetic. The result is an immersive, emotionally rich journey that balances depth and momentum, always geared toward collective release.
From digging through oddball cuts, Australian native Lauren Hansom has built a sound weaving through genres, eras and geographies.
She has narrated dance floors such as at Dekmantel Selectors, Boiler Room, Glastonbury and Kala, as well as Lente Kabinet, Solstice, Gala, De School, Public Records NYC and Horst Music & Arts Festival. With appearances on NTS, The Lot Radio, Red Light Radio and Resident Advisor, she guides listeners through overlooked curiosities and deeply loved gems, taking the deep route into the transportive.
Bringing together two generations of dance music expertise, Mike Callander and Michael Mayer unite for a B2B that bridges Melbourne’s underground spirit with one of electronic music’s most influential global institutions. Callander’s nearly three decades behind the decks—honed through legendary residencies, international appearances and a deep understanding of DJ culture—meet Mayer’s four-decade legacy as a DJ, producer and co-founder of Kompakt, whose discerning musical vision has helped shape the sound of contemporary electronic music worldwide.
Both artists share a commitment to musical discovery, thoughtful curation and the transformative power of the dance floor. With Callander’s eclectic, technically refined approach and Mayer’s signature blend of emotional depth, groove and forward-thinking selection, this collaboration promises a journey through house, techno and beyond—guided by two selectors whose lives have been devoted to finding, shaping and sharing extraordinary music.
Mothafunk is a Chicago-born, Naarm-based DJ, event producer, radio host and journalist whose approach to DJing is guided by one simple philosophy: a banger is a banger, whether it’s a rare crate-digging gem or a fresh SoundCloud discovery. With over a decade in the game, Crissy Collins has built a reputation for genre-defying sets that weave together rare grooves, global club sounds and hidden classics, while carrying forward Chicago’s ethos of the dancefloor as a sacred space for connection, ritual and release.
Whatever the setting, Mothafunk brings a deep musical knowledge and infectious energy that keeps dancefloors moving.
It would be wrong to start talking about where Ouissam Mokretar comes from – after a decade in Asia, he’s now something of a regional entity that has managed to change the dance music scene wherever he has laid down roots. His approach to a dance floor is as simple as it is intuitive and elegant: nothing that can make a room shudder with joy is barred from his selections.
As the founder of Hong Kong’s Cliche Records, he was one of the first in that city to cultivate a disco-house-techno synthesis that shifted the understanding of what could be danced to there. He went on to create the magnetic Homesick and Fragrant Harbor labels, before suddenly setting his sights on Hanoi in Vietnam, where he has established the dance mecca Savage where he runs the monthly queer night Snug. And on top of all that, he found time to join the Wonderfruit team as a music director in 2023 and curate the coveted Equation festival.
But beyond his achievements, you find a DJ with a pure love and appreciation for the power of music, and one that has learnt how to harness this love into something that can be transmitted to his dance floors. Moving effortlessly between disco, house and techno, long-lost gems collide with cutting-edge groove to produce a sonic aesthetic that is simply irresistible.
Tokyo-born and London-based, Riria has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting names in global bass music. Rising to international attention through her breakout Boiler Room set, which amassed millions of views, she has built a reputation for high-energy selections that seamlessly blend UKG, Amapiano, Jersey Club, dub, underground gems, and unexpected crowd-pleasers. A Rinse FM resident and one of Mixmag’s Top Breakthrough DJs of 2025, Riria has taken her infectious, genre-spanning sound from Tokyo’s underground clubs to major stages and iconic venues including Glastonbury, Sónar, ADE, Amnesia Ibiza, and Alexandra Palace, earning acclaim for sets that prioritise momentum, connection, and pure dancefloor joy.
Soul Wun is an artist and producer whose music is shaped by a lifelong fascination with sound and over a decade of dedicated composition. Drawing from breakbeats, bass, jungle, hip hop and UK underground influences, his productions blend intricate percussion with rich emotional depth, creating immersive sonic worlds that feel both personal and expansive. Influenced by everything from jazz and skate culture to artists such as J Dilla, Pete Rock and Burial, Soul Wun crafts music that balances rhythmic precision with atmospheric storytelling. This distinctive approach has earned him a growing global audience, with more than 15 million Spotify streams and widespread support from artists including Chaos In The CBD, Kettama, Folamour, Barry Can’t Swim, Eliza Rose and Disclosure.
6 SENSE is a dynamic music duo born and based in Naarm/Melbourne. Despite their young age, the duo have
managed to make waves utilizing their high energy production, and have harnessed global attention.
Their tracks are infused with driving grooves, characterized by their unmistakable production. 6 SENSE has
quickly established themselves as the ones to watch, capturing the attention of music fans around the country.
Their ability to deliver groundbreaking productions and their undeniable talent has solidified their reputation
as an act to watch. With their infectious and unmistakable style, 6 SENSE continues to leave an undeniable mark on the Australian underground music scene.
When Baby G and DAWS step behind the decks together, rhythm, emotion and movement take centre stage. Traversing hypnotic basslines, rolling percussion, progressive textures and euphoric peaks, the duo craft a sound that feels both powerful and deeply transportive. Grounded in curiosity and a shared love of expansive club music, their B2B sets blur genre boundaries, balancing introspection with release and guiding dancers through a dynamic journey of shifting energies and unexpected turns.
While many DJs approach genre adventurously, few are as expansive and unique as CCL. With an incisive, technical and creative approach to mixing, and a ravenous appetite for music of all kinds, they can unite the unimaginable with a uniquely adaptable sense of dancefloor intuition. Drawing from experiences as a talent buyer, DIY festival organizer, and record collector with roots in Bristol and the DIY scenes of North America, CCL’s perspective draws from an affinity for fluidity and liminality – they weave together distinct narratives that open rhythmic wormholes between geographical regions, eras, and all genres and tempos. From their acclaimed club and festival sets, mixtapes, their liquidtime series, and their residency at Berlin institution Ohm, they showcase their unique take on sonic storytelling and otherworldly dancefloor intuition, uniting dance floors and chatrooms around the world. “A music nerd's DJ but also a DJ’s DJ”- Resident Advisor’s “Art of DJing”.
DJ Subaru is a UK-based DJ, producer and party promoter whose work is deeply rooted in the foundational values of club culture while embracing a distinctly contemporary, outsider spirit. A key figure in Leeds’ thriving underground scene, she holds a residency at Lovemuscle, one of northern England’s most vital queer club institutions, and runs her own forward-thinking party, Pleaseuremaxxx, at Hope House Gallery, home to the celebrated Cosmic Slop soundsystem. Bridging the rich cultural exchange between Leeds and Berlin, Subaru has become a beloved resident at PDA, made multiple appearances at Berghain, and has played alongside Palms Trax at the legendary Sound Metaphors Mayday celebration. Beyond the dancefloor, her creative output spans production, engineering and original music, including her Lots Of Love EP on CWPT and collaborations with Baby Mauritius as Babes in Love. With a raw, DIY ethos and an unwavering commitment to authentic expression, DJ Subaru stands as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary dance music culture.
Filipino-Australian DJ, producer and community builder Emel Rowe has become a vital force in Asia’s underground, driven by an instinct for connection both on and off the dance floor. As co-founder of pioneering platforms including UNKNWN, CC, Manila Community Radio, Twelve Points Records and Indanaw, he has dedicated himself to championing homegrown talent and amplifying the creative energy emerging from the region. His journey has taken him to some of the world’s most respected clubs, including Berghain/Panorama Bar, Blitz, about, Elsewhere and Savage, while festivals such as Equation, Wonderfruit, Organik and Sunda have become recurring homes. A former resident at Manila’s legendary TIME and a fixture across the Philippines’ evolving electronic landscape, Emel approaches DJing with rhythm, precision and an unwavering sense of storytelling. Never confined to a single sound or scene, he continues to play a central role in Asia’s cultural renaissance, sharing the magic being created across the region with audiences around the world.
Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey is one of passion, dedication, and the occasional stroke of fate. Born and raised in New York, her profile has risen steadily during a challenging period for dance music and club culture. A DJ, radio host, and curator, Kwarteng has captivated audiences at vital institutions including Panorama Bar in Berlin and NYC’s Nowadays, as well as festivals such as Glastonbury, Horst, Melt, and Dekmantel Selectors. Her diverse taste and open-minded approach guide sets that move effortlessly through heady ’80s and ’90s New York house, diasporic strains of disco, richly percussive rhythms, and boldly broken beats, all underpinned by an undeniable current of acid as the night deepens. In an era defined by excess and immediacy, Kwarteng crafts stories for the dancefloor that draw from the past while always reaching towards possible futures.
DJ Honey Dijon, born Honey Redmond in Chicago, Illinois, is an internationally acclaimed DJ, producer, and fashion icon. Known for her deep knowledge of house music and dynamic mixing style, she draws from her roots in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Honey Dijon has performed at major clubs and festivals worldwide for the past 20 years. She has worked with major artists such as Madonna and Beyoncé, contributing her unique sound to their projects. In 2023, she won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Album for her work on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.” In addition to her music career, she is a prominent figure in the fashion industry, collaborating with brands like Ray-Ban, MCM, and Dover Street Market with her own brand, Honey Fucking Dijon. She serves as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Her innovative approach and authentic voice continue to influence both the music and fashion worlds.
When a stalwart selector like Katie Pearson starts playing, you think you know what you are going to get. They have made you move time and time again. You know the menu. You can almost taste the experience. But each time is different. Not better or worse than the last time, but its own turbulent and liberating experience.
Her musical microscope understands the entire genetic makeup of a dance party. It is a science of feeling and Katie Pearson is the expert in her field. A peak-time purveyor at festivals like Dark Mofo, Hopkins Creek & Pitch Music & Arts. A mood-setting maestro for names like Honey Dijon, Sally C & Chez Damier. A devout digger, sharing her eclectic taste on airwaves like The Lot Radio & Skylab Radio.
Lee Burridge is a world-renowned DJ and producer hailing from the UK. With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, he has solidified himself as a key player in the global electronic music scene.
His signature style blends elements of deep and tech house with ethnic and tribal sounds, creating a unique and captivating sound that has earned him a loyal following around the world.
Raised on Bundjalung Country on the Gold Coast and now based in Naarm/Melbourne, Mikalah Watego is rapidly emerging as one of Australia’s most exciting underground electronic artists. Her high-energy sets weave through techno, bass-heavy club music, tribal percussion and breaks, creating dancefloors that are both powerful and unpredictable. A proud Indigenous artist, Mikalah brings intensity, groove and emotional depth to every performance, earning support slots alongside KETTAMA, STÜM, Salute and Moktar, and appearances at festivals including Pitch Music & Arts, Strawberry Fields, Splendour in the Grass, Moniker and Overtone. With an ever-evolving sound and undeniable presence behind the decks, she is fast becoming a standout force in Australian electronic music.
The internationally renowned Siberian electronic music artist Nina Kraviz is the most successful woman in her field: headliner of the world's largest music festivals, acclaimed producer, singer, songwriter and the founder of three record labels трип (trip), Galaxiid and treats.
In the studio she lets her productions evolve without constraints, resulting in a varied yet coherent discography.
Nina's authentic, creative and strong personality, her unique music style and constant pursuit of deeper feeling, make her one of the most outstanding music talents around the world.
Pariah (Arthur Cayzer) is a British music producer and DJ based in Amsterdam. He is the co-founder of the Voam record label alongside Blawan (Jamie Roberts), and the two have collaborated extensively for more than a decade, performing and releasing music together as Karenn and Persher. Emerging via a string of acclaimed releases on R&S Records in the early 2010s, Pariah quickly established himself as one of electronic music’s most distinctive voices, crafting emotionally resonant and physically powerful productions that transcend genre boundaries. His acclaimed album Here From Where We Are on Houndstooth, the groundbreaking live techno project Karenn, and more recent work as part of Persher have cemented his reputation as a restless innovator. Whether performing solo or in collaboration, Pariah’s music is driven by a constant pursuit of intensity, experimentation and connection, resulting in a sound that is both timeless and forward-facing.
If you’re tapped into the heart of the UK underground, Silva Bumpa will already be on your radar. As UKG, bassline and speed garage continue their resurgence, a new wave of producers is driving the scene forward, with the Manchester-based artist at its forefront. Blending the grit of UK bass with the infectious, singalong energy of club classics, Silva Bumpa captures the effervescent spirit of mid-2000s bassline while bringing a sharp, contemporary approach to songwriting.
Long form storytelling and a curious digger’s mind, his taste and personality as an artist is driven by honesty and connecting with people by speaking from the heart. Free spirit is the closest description, a wide spectrum of techno that moves through psychedelic passages, touching on the past and the present and turning it into a shared experience.
He has appeared at open airs and indoor spaces worldwide, from festivals like Rural and Labyrinth in Japan, Parallel, Houghton, Horst, Dekmantel, Draaimolen and Magnetic Fields to clubs and collectives such as Panorama Bar, Tresor, Precious Hall, Transmissions and a residency at 宀 Minh in Hong Kong.
Sunju’s original and various alter ego projects can be found on Siamese Twins, self released works and labels like Transmigration in Berlin.
At the core of it, his DJ sets feel like there is always more to uncover and explore as time goes on…
Great music played with great enthusiasm. Figaro’s dip deep into years of dance music obsession to dispatch sets ranging from chugs and dubs, to curveball disco and Balearic bad bois. Celebrating 10 Years of Figaro at Strawberry Fields, they'll be joined by some of their favourite artists, mates and collaborators for a stage takeover.
Everything Babycino touches is bursting with gusto, it leaks an essential goodness, a joy that speaks to a fixation of music that has the frequencies we can never catch, but are always chasing. It hums, it vibrates in us. It’s simply very good.
It’s one thing to be obsessed with music. It's another thing altogether to string together eclectic sets with deft aplomb and surging energy. Quite simply Babycino is one of the best doing their thing in the city right now. On the airwaves for PBS, Skylab or stations over yonder, in the studio, or on the dance floor, Baby C has been gathering fans at a breakneck pace by creating moments that hit that sweet spot that gets your body moving, and your brain dancing. With a string of forthcoming releases and slots on some of the best floors round the country, the cat is indeed out of the bag.
Claire O’Brien is an Australian/Indonesian DJ, producer and label founder who curates forward-thinking club selections with a sensual edge. Her sets sit within left-field club and bass music, built for the function with low-end pressure and percussion, shifting easily between deeper and lighter moods. Her sound is shaped by the Asian diaspora, UK bass, and Australia’s bush doof culture.
Claire is the founder of Ode, a community-focused label and event series dedicated to championing emerging and fringe artists from around the world. Through radio shows and sought-after parties in secret locations, Ode has become a platform for experimentation, connection and care within contemporary club culture.
Ecstatic Mob is an ongoing Australian club music series and community initiative created by Paul Gorrie (aka DJ PGZ) to foster an inclusive, underground club culture.
Emelyne is an active force within Naarm’s vibrant music scene. Her one of a kind energy and enthusiasm around music brings people together telling narratives of history through her woven tapestry of forgotten gems and little heard global sounds. Stylistically Emelyne is revered for her versatile bag of selections, with a special affinity for UK-inspired sounds, bombastic broken beat, forward-thinking rhythmic productions and booming dub.
Lori dedicates most minutes of the day to belting out songs with no genre boundaries, blissed out over everything from rare groove to hip hop to jungle to library. She’s been busy building her presence in the DJ world, playing parties across Melbourne and featuring on airwaves all around the world. She can also be heard presenting her musical knowledge and impeccable taste in guest slots and mixes for NTS Radio in London and Skylab Radio. Lori continues to push the best parts of music and aural enjoyment day in day out - be prepared for her to take you on a journey of all she loves!
Brooklyn-based Galcher Lustwerk became one of the most hotly tipped names in the underground dance music scene during the mid-2010s. The Cleveland-born producer's tracks combine deep house beats with his own subtle vocals often reminiscent of a more laid-back variation on late-'80s hip-house, creating a detached yet energetic take on the Midwest house sound.
Bringing together three distinct forces from Australia’s underground, Isgwan, Prizefight and Waxx Off unite for a high-energy B3B that thrives on spontaneity, deep selections and dancefloor connection. Traversing house, techno, breaks and leftfield club sounds, the trio combine their individual styles into an unpredictable and exhilarating journey, balancing peak-time intensity with playful experimentation. Expect a set built on shared passion, community spirit and a commitment to keeping bodies moving long after the sun goes down.
Australian selectors Kia and Moopie join forces in a B2B that celebrates deep musical knowledge, emotional range and a shared commitment to forward-thinking club culture. Both artists are known for expansive, genre-fluid sets that move between hypnotic house, intricate techno and textured experimental sounds, brought together here in a dialogue that feels both intuitive and unpredictable.
Marley is known affectionately around the local (bass) traps as the bassbin interrogator. He is a familiar face behind the scenes and behind the decks at acclaimed festivals including Inner Varnika and, most recently, un:send, where he closed the re:send stage by sending punters one last time into another dubwise dimension. Alongside these heavyweight appearances at clubs and festivals small and large, Marley has put countless airwaves and car stereos under strain as the much‑adored 2IC of Passing Notes on PBS 106.7FM.
Marley is renowned for his deep and diverse take on bass and dub-leaning selections. Those perfect for his newest project - the freshly minted, hand built Interrogator Soundsystem, a stack tuned for heavy low end pressure.
MiNNA fires up any dancefloor with her upbeat, effervescent energy.
Drawing inspiration from the sounds of the '70s discotheque, the London-based selector keeps people moving with a soulful, uplifting and eclectic selection of vocal-driven and world sounds. Influenced by music from all eras, she combines her joy and curiosity for music and dancing by finding new tracks and digging through old records, a passion she has pursued since the age of 12.
Supporting the likes of Masters At Work, Motor City Drum Ensemble and Armand Van Helden, she loves creating a vibe on the dancefloor and bringing people together through her choice of tunes.
MiNNA's fundamental aim is to share the love of music and continue carrying the torch for her generation and the next to come.
Eva, aka O Honey, is a Naarm-based DJ known for her thoughtful curation, broad taste and infectious energy behind the decks. Drawing on soul, funk, disco, dub, balearic and leftfield dance music, her sets are playful, genre-spanning and crafted for the moment.
Whether warming up the crowd before Basement Jaxx at Golden Plains, soundtracking day parties such as Spasta and When Pigs Fly, or taking a packed dancefloor - or a laidback wine bar - deeper into the night, O Honey brings momentum and fun to every set with ease.
She has also appeared on lineups for Meredith, Meadow, Echo Beach, Loch Hart and Rhythm Section, sharing bills with many respected local and international artists. Beyond bars, clubs and festivals, she co-hosts a monthly show on Skylab Radio and has taken her sound to Bali, Jakarta and Bangkok, with appearances on Headstream and Kiosk Radio.
Clubs, festivals, theaters, football stadiums, museums, beaches, mountains and beyond - Peter Van Hoesen's take on visceral techno has been presented worldwide in many different settings.
One central element always remains: a deep love and understanding of sound and all its influential effects.
Peter Van Hoesen runs Time To Express and Center 91. Together with Atom™ he is SYNC. - a live techno project focused on improvisation and collaboration. Together with Yves De Mey he is Sendai, a forward looking experimental outfit with releases on Editions Mego, Archives Intérieures, Konstrukt and Stroboscopic Artefacts.
If you’re tapped into the heart of the UK underground, Silva Bumpa will already be on your radar. As UKG, bassline and speed garage continue their resurgence, a new wave of producers is driving the scene forward, with the Manchester-based artist at its forefront. Blending the grit of UK bass with the infectious, singalong energy of club classics, Silva Bumpa captures the effervescent spirit of mid-2000s bassline while bringing a sharp, contemporary approach to songwriting.
The Trip is the DJ and production project by Max van Dijk and Oli Hiam, the founders of the London record label and party Tessellate who have been putting on parties since 2013.
The duo had been DJing together for years as residents at their parties and had been making some music so they decided to bring their DJing and productions together as The Trip.
Whether it’s returning to airwaves for PBS or behind the decks Adriana brings infectious energy to everything she does. Coasting between traditional and contemporary sounds her sets are a sonic jaunt, touching down on all four corners of the globe on a rollercoaster that excites as much as it surprises. A favourite for dancers, Adriana has delivered famous sets at Freedom Time and a fabled Hopkins Creek which still echoes today as one of the most memorable d-floor moments in recent memory. With unstoppable energy that radiates in any room, Adriana’s passion for the eclectic makes her one of the cities finest and most down to Earth diggers. Expect a riot of genres, enthusiasm and curiosity, all delivered with smiles and an OPA!
Reflecting the Turkish word for “different,” BASHKKA’s name speaks to her one-of-a-kind presence. The Munich-born, NYC-raised DJ and producer is renowned for her daring, incisive style, captivating audiences while continually pushing the boundaries of electronic music. From residencies at HAMAM Nights, Club Raum and Munich’s Blitz Club, to her regular sets at Berghain’s Panorama Bar, she has built a strong international reputation. Her standout performances include Glastonbury (named among Resident Advisor’s 5 Key Performances), Dekmantel Festival, Nuits Sonores, London’s Fabric, and iconic queer parties such as ADONIS.
Every set is built as a journey across coastlines and cultures —from Southern Italy to North Africa, from the Levant to LatinAmerica — always with a signature sun-kissed, joyful touch.Taking inspiration from the project’s original ethos — givingvoice to cultures often underrepresented, curating multi-sensory experiences, and creating spaces where people feelconnected —Discomediterranea continues to evolve while staying rooted inthat mission.
The focus remains on community, creative collaboration, andcelebrating life through sound.Over the years, the project has contributed to shaping arenewed Mediterranean aesthetic within the Naarm/Melbournescene, working with cultural venues, festivals, institutions, andartistic communities across the city.
A dancefloor that feels like home — open, warm, and full ofMediterranean spirit.Discomediterranea is a sound, a vision, and a community.
A cultural bridge. An experience built on rhythm, identity, and togetherness.
DJ, producer and singer Elias Mazian is a firm fixture of the club circuit in Amsterdam and beyond. His DJ sets are never predictable, with house music forming a base to deviate from into all manner of unexpected sounds, be it jungle, techno or a classic pop song. The former Trouw and De School resident is refreshingly unafraid to share his sensitive side on the emotional journeys that form his dj sets, productions and radio shows.
A meeting of two Melbourne underground mainstays, Fantastic Man and Tornado Wallace blend deep house, techno and psychedelic sounds into an expansive B2B journey. Both are acclaimed producers in their own right, known for warm, exploratory and genre-fluid DJ sets.
Gerd Janson and Marcel Dettmann represent two essential threads in the story of modern electronic music. Janson’s boundless enthusiasm and encyclopedic selections have made him a beloved figure across house and disco circles, while Dettmann’s influential work has become synonymous with the raw spirit of Berlin techno. Together, they bridge scenes, eras and aesthetics with effortless precision, combining deep musical knowledge with an unwavering commitment to the dancefloor. This rare B2B is an invitation to experience electronic music in its fullest, most unpredictable form.
Jennifer Loveless is all heart and a force among the queer powers driving a particular moment in dance music history. The multidisciplinary artist’s creative outputs inhabit the full spectrum of emotion. They tip into the dualities and subtleties that shape the human experience. Whether she’s producing music, DJing, scoring for screen, or writing top lines, Loveless has a versatility that spans cheeky and deep, naughty and nice, delicate and driving. She ventures into unexpected pockets of the zeitgeist to feed her own creativity. At once, Jennifer Loveless can tap at your serotonin and pick at emotional scabs.
Kiernan Laveaux is a singular force in contemporary underground dance music, channeling ecstatic rhythm, unbridled energy and deep community spirit through her adventurous, technically masterful DJ sets. Emerging from Cleveland’s vibrant electronic underground and shaped by projects including Sweet Abyss and the beloved In Training, Heaven Is In You and Disco Paradiso parties, her sound traverses genres while remaining rooted in kinetic grooves, dissonant euphoria and propulsive momentum. Guided by an ethos of experimentation, autonomy and collective joy, Laveaux has spent the past decade cultivating transformative dancefloor experiences at revered gatherings such as Freerotation, Draaimolen Festival, WHOLE United Queer Festival, Honcho Campout and Sustain-Release, bringing her boundary-dissolving musical vision to dancefloors and unconventional spaces around the world.
Producer and DJ Marli stands out in the electronic music scene, drawing inspiration from a broad spectrum of sound. An Australian native now based in Paris, Marli's sound is deeply rooted in Detroit Techno, Chicago House, and UK music, creating a nostalgic vibe with syncopated rhythms and rich samples that seamlessly blend deep house, soul, breakbeat, and UKG.
Marli's productions and sets are rapidly gaining recognition as some of the finest in the Australian music industry, signaling her imminent rise to prominence both in Europe, and beyond.
DJ Plead and moktar unite for a special back-to-back, bringing together two distinct yet complementary approaches to contemporary club music.
Prolific Egyptian-Australian DJ & producer moktar needs little to no introduction. Known worldwide as a multidimensional multihyphenate, his work bends elements of techno, IDM, jungle & breakbeats with homely inflections of Arabic instrumentation, creating hypnotic speaker thumpers.
DJ Plead's dynamic sets weave exclusives with diverse sounds—techno, house, broken beat, and dub—making appearances at festivals like Dekmantel and Meakusma and clubs including Fabric and Space Miami. His piquant style balances finesse with power, keeping dancefloors engaged.
Rooted in Middle Eastern influences and shaped by years spent on dancefloors around the world, expect a set that seamlessly weaves bass, breaks, techno and dub into a compelling and unpredictable journey.
OMOLOKO is part of a new wave of artists leading Brazil’s electronic scene from the front. Across an 11-year career, he has built a respected reputation for musical authenticity on the global stage, with international tours spanning Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. He has played demanding dance floors including Panorama Bar, Dekmantel, Circoloco, Tomorrowland, Time Warp, Robert Johnson, Primavera Sound, Wonderfruit and Heim Club. His work also extends to private events for Bottega Veneta, Soho House and Potato Head Bali. As the founder and resident of CurraLRec and Mathosa in Belo Horizonte, and having lived across several regions of Brazil, OMOLOKO has developed a sound shaped by the influences and emotions gathered throughout his journey. Deeply rooted in the Brazilian underground, he continues to create space for the LGBTQIAPN+ community, building a career grounded in purpose, where music remains the central character.
PNNY isn’t just a collective – it’s Bali’s heartbeat after dark. Born in 2014 from the island’s humid chaos and creative fire, this six-strong crew has transformed the tropical haven into a destination for serious dance music.
Made up of TodaysRenaissance, Dubwill, Alex Verdacchi, Andy Chunes, Equalwho, and Daffabedamned, PNNY channels the energy of rave culture through the warmth of community. Their sound moves effortlessly between love-drenched disco, raw house, and hypnotic techno – never predictable, always alive.
From golden-hour shorelines to sweat-drenched dancefloors, PNNY’s events have become part of Bali’s underground mythology. They’ve hosted Boiler Room twice, brought HÖR Berlin to the island for the first time, hold residency at Desa Potato Head, continue to set the pace at Luigi’s legendary Metto Mondays, and drive the Basement Love x PNNY series at La Brisa – hosting icons like DJ Koze, Theo Parrish, Octa Octa, and Eris Drew along the way.
Soju Gang is a name that has grown to acclamation over the years as a multidisciplinary artist and personality, centring community and connection via the medium of music. Found notoriety in Naarm’s nightlife scene as a promoter and host, Soju adopted a position behind the decks where she swiftly demonstrated her range as a “chameleon”. Unable to be boxed in, Soju Gang aims to present a musical experience that brings something for everyone: jumping and weaving through an amalgamation of sounds, in an effort to draw every being into her set. Whether on or off stage – Soju exhibits tenacity and strength, but most of all, a determination to connect with her audience.
Baltimore-born singer, songwriter, producer and DJ Ultra Naté has spent more than three decades shaping dance music history, earning recognition from Billboard as one of the greatest dance artists of all time. A pioneer who signed to a major label in the late 1980s with Warner Music UK, her genre-spanning catalogue blends house, soul, disco, electro-pop, R&B, hip hop and rock, producing enduring classics including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Found A Cure,” and the platinum-selling anthem “Free.”
From her legendary Deep Sugar parties in Baltimore to residencies on Radio FG and SiriusXM, and performances spanning Ibiza, London, Amsterdam, Sydney Mardi Gras and beyond, she remains one of the most influential and beloved figures in global club culture—still creating, collaborating and pushing her sound forward with new music on the horizon.
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Docker River Band is led by Anangu man Roy Jugadai who is an accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter from the remote community of Kaltukatjara (Docker River) close to the border of NT and WA, 230kms west of Uluru (APY Lands). The DRB has been honing their dynamic desert reggae musical style for years, a fresh sound often found in the Central Desert region of Australia. DRB play original songs and sing in Pitjantjatjara language, they are a tight band and combine dreamy vocals with impressive keyboard riffs and solid bass and drums.
Greentea Peng is a South London artist whose work exists at the intersection of sound, spirit, and self-inquiry. Blending neo-soul, dub, jazz, and psychedelic textures, her music unfolds in hazy, immersive layers. Basslines pulse with a dub sensibility, rhythms drift with loose, almost meditative timing, and her vocals weave between smoky restraint and quiet intensity, creating a sound that feels both grounded and otherworldly.
Her writing is deeply introspective, often exploring identity, healing, resistance, and the unseen forces that shape everyday life. There is a ritualistic quality to her compositions, where repetition, space, and tone become as expressive as lyrics, inviting listeners into a more reflective state rather than demanding attention.
Her debut album Man Made marked a defining moment, earning her immense critical acclaim and positioning her as a singular voice in UK music. She continued this evolution with Tell Dem It’s Sunny, a project that deepens her sonic palette and sharpens her artistic intent.
Krakatau are a Melbourne-based exploratory jazz fusion band, made up of core members keyboardist James Tom, bassist Danny Smith and drummer Jordan Dunster and augmented by additional musicians both live and in recorded works. Since critically acclaimed cosmic jazz funk-prog-spiritual 12” “Tharsis Montes/Apogean Tide” the band has refined their sound and craft as instrumentalists for their forthcoming 2026 album “Terra Ignota”, expanding further into jazz fusion with influences from world folk musics, contemporary jazz and European post-minimalist music of the 1980s and 90s.
No News are a Melbourne-based live electronic duo — Sonny Puglisi and Cam Tonkin — creating a sound that feels unlike anything else in the room.
Their live show sits at the centre of everything they do: high-energy, physically demanding and musically precise, with a punk attitude applied to electronic music. Crossing genre lines without hesitation, they draw on underground rap, club textures and raw analogue energy to craft performances that feel instinctive and unrestrained, even in their technical precision.
Now more than two decades into their journey, The Vampires remain one of Australia’s most distinctive and acclaimed ensembles. The ARIA Award-winning group has carved out a unique place in the international jazz scene, melding intertwining saxophone and trumpet lines with hypnotic grooves and genre-defying textures. Their sound is instantly recognisable: immersive, exploratory, and always pushing boundaries.
Deeply rooted in the expansive landscapes of Australia yet drawing from a global palette, The Vampires’ music merges composed and improvised parts seamlessly, creating a hypnotic flow that captivates audiences. With appearances at leading festivals and venues including A Love Supreme (UK), Enjoy Jazz (Germany), and every major Australian jazz festival, the band continues to expand its horizons while celebrating a remarkable legacy of innovation.
Sydney-based rising star Yasmina Sadiki, known for her alt-jazz and neo-soul soundscapes. A stalwart of Sydney’s independent and improvisational music scene, Sadiki has made waves with standout performances such as Vivid LIVE, selling out the Utzon Room at the Sydney Opera House, supporting disco icon Asha Puthli (US), and collaborating with Lonnie Holley (US) during Sydney Festival, wowing audiences with her hypnotic, cinematic grooves and emotionally charged vocals.
Yasmina’s captivating performances are fluid and unpredictable - unfolding differently each time, guided by feeling rather than form. Whether on stage or in the studio, Yasmina’s world is immersive, soulful, and always evolving.
Baiyiya Daya Garra (and the related concept of Baiyiya Garra) centers on the artistic and cultural project of Neil Morris, an Aboriginal Australian multi-disciplinary artist, poet, and musician from the Yorta Yorta Nation. Operating primarily under the moniker DRMNGNOW, Morris uses his art as a custodial and decolonial tool to explore Indigenous rights, cultural empowerment, and spiritual wellness.
Northeast Arnhem Land’s emerging indie-electronic group Drifting Clouds blend 80s-inspired synth-pop and coastal grooves with traditional Songlines and storytelling. The band has performed at leading cultural festivals including Meredith Music Festival, Yabun Festival, Party in the Paddock and St Kilda Festival. They have also supported Cut Copy and recently announced their headline show at the Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Sydney.
Studio producer, Remix master, Funk synthesist.After making a name amongst Melbourne’s electronic underground, musician and producerMike Katz released his first cassette under nom de plume Harvey Sutherland. Blending abroad array of crate-digging influences, his bubbling and neurotic machine funk hasmadeinternational waves since his early 12” singles. Releasing via his Clarity Recordings imprint,Sutherland’s distinctive electronic soul and leftfield disco cuts have been championed byGilles Peterson, Jamie xx and Bradley Zero amongst many others. Alexis Petridis at theGuardian described the music as “full-tilt, lasers-hitting-glitterball mayhem”, and he hasbeen featured by Resident Advisor, NPR and Boiler Room. Sutherland tours extensivelyalongside his acclaimed live band, recently finishing up asuccessful national tour of hisnewest album, ‘BOY’.A record obsessive and occasional club hound, his eclectic DJ sets span dub, disco, post-punk, oddball techno and the full spectrum of UK club sounds.
Miles Nautu is an Aboriginal and Fijian producer and rapper from Melbourne, Australia. Miles first introduced his jazz-meets-hip-hop sound on his debut EP ‘ALLUDE’, which earned critical praise and international traction. The record found its way onto editorial playlists and radio rotations around the world, including support from Triple J, KEXP and topping the North American Community & College (NACC) radio charts. Entirely self-produced, ‘ALLUDE’ showcased Miles’s jazz-hop drums, boom-bap swing, driving basslines and a laid-back, incisive flow.
Miles has since become known for his commanding and dynamic live sets; together with a tight jazz band, he creates experiences that feel like a movement created in real time. The show has won multiple awards, and seen Miles perform at festivals including Promiseland (Metro Boomin), Laneway (Olivia Dean), PANAMA (Hermanos Gutiérrez), Meadow (Hiatus Kaiyote), and more.
Owelu Dreamhouse (pronounced Oh-WAY-lew) is a new collaboration from vocalist Nkechi Anele and arranger and multi-instrumentalist Nic Ryan-Glenie, rekindling the musical relationship they forged in iconic Melbourne soul band Saskwatch. Writing and producing together in collaboration with old and new friends, Nkechi and Nic’s new body of work is a sonic blend of cinematic soul, psychedelia, and Afrobeat, weaving through the complexities of cultural ties, gender, and identities across generations. Their debut album, Owelu Dreamhouse was released on Hopestreet Recordings 6 February 2026.
The Tony Soprano Band (TSB) is a Melbourne-based instrumental collective and electronic music project founded by musician Dan Rock. Known for blending live band interplay with downtempo electronic music, they transform the studio into an instrument by heavily utilizing sampling and loop-based composition.
Fresh off a global run that’s taken them through festivals like Fuji Rock Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival, YĪN YĪN continue to build on a sound that pulls from disco, funk, psychedelia and Southeast Asian influences, all grounded by an irresistible, steady groove.
Yatta! is described as their most cohesive work yet. The album leans into Italo disco textures, warped guitar lines and club-ready rhythms, while still offering moments for deeper, more introspective listening. It is a record crafted equally for dancing and for getting lost in the music.
Over the past few years, YĪN YĪN earned a reputation as an essential live act, consistently playing to packed venues across Europe, Asia, and the US. This upcoming Australian tour marks their exciting return, featuring both their celebrated new material and a deeper dive into their expansive catalogue.
Cherry Chola creates songs that are an invitation to dance and escape into a realm of fantasy and fun. The Venezuelan-Australian artist, based between Mexico and Australia, is known for her bold, dancefloor-ready tracks that blend reggaeton, Latin-urban rhythms, and left-field electronica.
Inspired by the many places she has travelled and her Venezuelan roots, Cherry’s music channels a feminine energy that celebrates healing through sexiness, freedom, and self-expression.
Dumbhead are a three piece from Naarm/Melbourne, known for their genre-bending sound. Dumbhead create bass-heavy music built for late-night movement, drawing from experimental electronica, triphop, and live beat-making. Their shows are immersive and unpredictable.
MINYERRA (Neil Morris) is an ever present buzz that emanates forth from the sacred biyala (redgum) and wala (waters) of Kaieltheban land. MINYERRA is sonic lore manifest, a meeting of country and analog synth textures. MINYERRA is a sound project of Yorta Yorta artist Neil Morris (aka DRMNGNOW) that is built around sound as an expression that sits in the ethereal spaces between woka (country) yenbena (ancestors) and mulana (spirit) of all living beings on Yorta Yorta woka expressed through sound collages centred in atmospheric textures and pulsing rhythmic voicings.
Melbourne-based soul outfit Steppers arrive in 2026 with a bold statement of intent. Unbound by any single approach to songwriting or performance, their six-track debut album, released on 18 April 2026, showcases the depth of the band's collective experience, musicianship and creative vision. Led by the beats and vocals of the esteemed Reginald AK, Steppers draw on deep roots within Australia’s rich music community, with connections spanning The Bamboos, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Ausecuma Beats, Bumpy, and Kylie Auldist. Blending warm Rhodes melodies, crisp Telecaster grooves, driving basslines and vibrant horn arrangements, the group delivers a distinctive and contemporary take on soul, funk and R&B.
Touch Sensitive (Michael Di Francesco) is an Australian producer, bassist, keyboardist and songwriter known for his distinctive fusion of Italo-disco, house, synth-pop and live musicianship. Under the Touch Sensitive alias, he has released cult favourites such as Pizza Guy and Real Talk (with Anna Lunoe), alongside acclaimed projects including Visions and the more recent album In Paradise, all defined by groove-led songwriting and richly detailed production. Beyond his solo work, he has contributed as a collaborator, session musician and producer across a wide range of projects, bringing a strong musical instinct and finely tuned ear to basslines, synth arrangements and full record development. His practice spans both electronic and live contexts, shaped by a deep focus on feel, craft and sound. He has also contributed to education and mentorship through Liveschool, helping shape creative approaches to production for emerging artists.
Courtney Bailey is a Japanese DJ, producer and party organiser now based in Berlin, known for founding the underground Tokyo rave NOCOMPLY. She first gained international attention with her 2023 debut EP Soleil on Hole and Holland, followed by 2025 releases including the acid-leaning I Wanna Feel You on Animals Dancing and her debut album In Dream on Music From Memory — a lush, balearic-infused blend of synths, bass and intimate vocals. As a DJ, she’s played Panorama Bar, Womb, Klymax, Love International and Fuji Rock Festival, bringing her emotive, nature-inspired sound to dancefloors across Europe and Asia.
Since 2017, ECHT! has been igniting stages across Europe, from Nuits Sonores, Lowlands, and Dour Festival to iconic venues like Brussels’ Ancienne Belgique and London’s Jazz Café. The Brussels-based quartet thrives on precision and chemistry: four minds and eight hands working as one. Their instrumental music raises more questions than
it answers, pulling listeners into hypnotic, trance-like states where rhythm and melody merge, making individual instruments almost unrecognizable.
Drawing influence from artists like Daft Punk, Soulwax and Todd Terje, Intermood's sound moves fluidly through shimmering synth work, driving percussion, dubby low-end and extended instrumental passages, balancing the pulse of club music with the spontaneity of a live band. There’s a warmth and looseness to the project that feels equally suited to late-night dancefloors, open-air festivals and long after-hours sessions.
Following the release of their debut EP Casuarina through Swiss label Stone Pixels, Intermood now prepare to unveil their debut album alongside a second release with the label. Expanding further into house, disco and electronic territory while holding onto the raw energy of their live performances, the project continues to carve out its own distinct space within Australia’s evolving dance and instrumental worlds.
Miss Kaninna is a First Nations artist from Bruny Island whose powerful blend of hip-hop, R&B, rock and pop has made her one of Australia’s most vital emerging voices. Of Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali heritage, she broke through in 2024 with her debut single “Blak Britney,” which earned three ARIA Music Awards nominations, topped triple j, appeared in Heartbreak High and was named by Rolling Stone as one of the best Australian and New Zealand songs of the century. Her debut EP KANINNA went on to win multiple AIR Awards, while her explosive live performances have seen her tour across the UK and Europe with Kneecap and share stages with artists including Amyl and the Sniffers, Hiatus Kaiyote, M.I.A., Stormzy, Steve Lacy and Raye. Alongside accolades from NME and SXSW Sydney, Miss Kaninna continues to use her platform for activism and community advocacy, cementing herself as a fearless cultural force both on and off the stage.
The Moment is an improvised conversation between some of Australia’s most gifted musical minds.
Featuring freestyle lyricist wizard Roman MC, Hiatus Kaiyote rhythm architects Paul Bender and Perrin Moss, international keyboard virtuoso Brett Williams and sonic explorer Lachlan Mitchell, this all-star ensemble meets with no script, no roadmap and no predetermined destination.
Every performance is built from the energy of the space, unfolding in real time through deep grooves, spontaneous lyricism, soaring melodies and moments that can never be recreated. A one-off musical adventure from artists whose collective credits span international festivals, Grammy nominations and stages around the world.
You are invited to tune in and experience the Moment.
Venna is a British saxophonist, producer, and composer working across jazz, R&B, soul, hip hop, and bossa nova. A Grammy Award winner, he has collaborated with artists including Burna Boy, Beyoncé, J Hus, and Wizkid, and has released projects including Venology and Malik.