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I HATE MODELS ANNOUNCES HEADLINE SHOW IN MELBOURNE WITH PATRICK MASON & PEGASSI

by the partae September 20, 2025
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Saturday 3 January 2026 – PICA, Melbourne

Following unprecedented demand since his last sold-out visit, global techno heavyweight, I Hate Models returns to PICA Melbourne on Saturday 3rd January 2026 presented by XE54 and Untitled Group.

Joining him for this occasion are Patrick Mason and Pegassi ensuring this will be one of the most highly anticipated electronic events to kick start 2026.

Fresh off the back of announcing his slot at Beyond The Valley, Australia’s largest camping festival which is already sold out, I Hate Models now delivers Melbourne fans another chance to experience his commanding and uncompromising performances.

A true force on the global circuit, I Hate Models has released music on his own label Disco Inferno, delivered remixes for Depeche Mode, and created international anthems such as his edit of Toro. His latest EP, Forever Melancholia, continues to showcase his uncompromising sound. The DJ and producer has also headlined Ultra Music Festival, EDC, Awakenings, Tomorrowland and more, cementing his reputation as one of techno’s most in-demand artists.

Famed for sets that traverse trance, and techno with emotional intensity, his sound rejects formula and embraces raw catharsis. On his last visit to Melbourne in October 2024, I Hate Models sold out two shows at PICA Melbourne, proving the sheer demand for his return and reaffirming his cult-like following within Australia.

Berlin’s Patrick Mason brings his boundary-pushing hybrid of music, fashion, and art. Known for his powerful stage presence and “techno extravaganza” style, Mason has played at Awakenings, Time Warp, Printworks, Tomorrowland, and DC-10. His creative influence also spans into fashion, including collaborations with Maison Margiela and Trippen, and as Ray-Ban’s first external creative director — where his designs sold out globally within days

Belgium’s Pegassi has rapidly risen as one of the most exciting voices in electronic music. Breaking through with his remix of No Type, which hit #1 on Soundcloud’s global charts, and his club anthem Yoyoyo, Pegassi has since gained support from tastemakers including Marlon Hoffstadt, Anetha, Trym, and Solomun. With performances at Tomorrowland, Intercell, and more, he is now driving forward with his own imprint and event series, Sweet Nothing, cementing his global trajectory.

Also joining the event will be homegrown talent Mikalah Watego b2b Hannah D, rounding out the incredible lineup of artists taking to the stage this January.

Untitled Group, Australia’s largest independent music promoter, is celebrating 10 years of redefining the live music scene with flagship events including Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands and Ability Fest.

Sign up for presale access HERE

Presale begins Thursday 18th September 11:00 AM AEST

General on sale begins Friday 19th September 11:00 AM AEST

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Interview: Jairic on Cannes, Caribbean Grooves, and Creating Without Compromise

by the partae September 20, 2025
written by the partae

Your new single ‘Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You’ is fiercely defiant and sonically bold. What was the spark that led to writing this particular track in the south of France?

Musically, I kept vibing with sea, the beach, and walking along the Croissette in Cannes. It has this energy and pulse to it, it’s contagious. Lyrically, a family member was going through a tough time and catching a lot of heat for it. It started to spill on to me because I was supporting her… my response… “Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You” – they don’t want none of this.

You’ve performed in some remarkable locations — Château Les Alouettes, Villa Balbiano, and even the Paris premiere of Azur. How do these unique settings influence your creative process and live performance style?

Travel and diversity is so much to what I do. I like to explore, to push boundaries and be vulnerable in these unique atmospheres, it adds to the growth process. There is so much to learn, the more I learn the more I realize how much I don’t know.

Your music blends hip hop with cinematic sound design, funk, rock, and film score elements. How do you decide which influences to weave into a track without losing your signature sound?

I walk into the studio with ideas loaded and start creating. Instinct first, guardrails second. The beat leads; I layer textures. If it drops the energy, it’s gone. I set a tempo and let it carry me wherever it wants. Maybe that sounds crazy—I just go. Everything I’ve lived and everything I’m feeling rushes in, a haze that snaps into focus when the groove hits.

You mentioned there’s a “Caribbean pulse” beneath this track. Can you walk us through the production choices and instrumentation that brought that vibe to life?

The Caribbean pulse lives in the low end. I built it on a reggae-leaning bassline that gives the whole track that swaying feel. When the back half of Verse 1 hits, I open the arrangement—steel-drum colors and percussion kick up the dust. That’s straight Bahamian Junkanoo energy: parade vibes, celebration, movement, color. It’s party and pursuit at the same time—the groove invites you in, the chaos keeps you on your toes.

Storytelling is a key part of your work. When you sit down to write, do you think in terms of lyrics first, visuals, or soundscapes?

I start with sound. The tone and personality of the beat set the mood, the pace, and the point of view. I see pictures first—scenes, camera moves, colors—and then I write the lines that fit that frame. The lyrics chase the groove. If the beat feels like a party, I aim for movement; if it carries edge or weight, I sharpen the language and tighten the cadence. This track blends lanes—party energy, raw aggression, and real heart—so the story flips between celebration and pursuit without losing the signature voice.

Being completely self-written, self-produced, and self-performed is no small feat. How does that independence shape the authenticity of your music?

Thank you. That answer is pretty simple: I do what I want—and I own it. I write it, produce it, perform it, so the record never loses its face. No filters, no detours, just a straight line from my gut to the speakers.

Detroit’s underground scene clearly shaped you. How does your hometown continue to inspire your art, even while living in Cannes?

Michigan-made, Detroit-wired. The hustle and resilience from home run through everything I make. Midwest grit with Riviera glam — that’s the mix, every record.

The single features a calmer bridge with female vocals before exploding back into intensity. How did you approach that dynamic shift and the collaboration process for that section?

I had to let the song breathe. I’d written that section for another record and shelved it, but I was still in love with it. The way I catalog ideas, I knew right where to pull it from—and it fit perfectly here. The female vocal brings a calmer texture, but it’s the same message, same pulse. We give her space to carry it, then slam back in so the final hit feels earned.

Your music feels like it belongs in films and luxury campaigns. Do you see yourself expanding further into film scoring or fashion collaborations?

Absolutely. I don’t really “branch out” so much as integrate—sound, style, and cinema on one frequency. I’m already developing a feature where the music is the spine: a sexy, seductive love triangle told through shifting POVs, with the score driving the tension from first glance to fallout. I’m already in talks with filmmakers in New York, France and Prague. In fashion, I’m stepping in deeper: a capsule collection and an on-stage runway-meets-performance in Mumbai in March 2026 tied to a brand collaboration, where I handle the soundtrack and creative direction so the visuals and the music hit as one. That’s the lane—films you can feel, campaigns you can hear.

With nearly 2 million streams already, what’s next for you? Can fans expect an EP or full-length project following this single?

I don’t plan on slowing down. “Stick Figaro” lands Oct 10, then “YOLO 2 Yoga” drops in early November. In December, the full n=40 EP arrives—eight tracks with eight cinematic videos, one for each record. I’ll be performing across Europe this winter, then bringing a runway-meets-performance to Mumbai in March 2026 tied to my capsule collab. In Spring 2026 I drop L’Americain—a world of its own—with a live moment around the Cannes Film Festival in May, and I’m shooting videos for it across Europe, L.A., India, and the Caribbean. In parallel, I’m finishing a feature scored with 20+ originals—a seductive love triangle told in sound and light. EP now, album next, and a whole ecosystem to go with it.

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Ocean Alley release fifth album “Love Balloon” – TOURING NATIONALLY IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

by the partae September 19, 2025
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Photo credit: Kane Lehanneur

Globally renowned rockers Ocean Alley today return with their most vibrant and confident body of work yet, unveiling their fifth studio album Love Balloon, out now independently via Community Music. The release is led by the luminous focus track and video “Drenched”, capturing the six-piece’s gift for transforming vulnerability into something cathartic and universally resonant.

To celebrate the release of Love Balloon, Ocean Alley are hosting a series of exclusive fan pop-ups and launch parties across the East Coast where fans can get their hands on an exclusive signed vinyl variant limited to 500 units. In Melbourne, Soundmerch HQ will be transformed into a Love Balloon pop-up store this entire weekend, followed by a special launch party at Hotel Brunswick in Byron Bay on Saturday 20 September from midday. The celebrations will wrap up in Sydney on Sunday 21 September with a takeover of Bombies at the Harbord Hotel.

Across 10 tracks, Love Balloon takes listeners on a journey through life and love in all its complexity, anchored by moments of light, vulnerability and connection. Written during a time of significant personal milestones for each band member, that undercurrent fed directly into their pursuit of new sounds. With legendary rock producer Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against The Machine, Powderfinger) at the helm, the album embraces a stripped-back, organic approach that prioritised spontaneity and openness through the recording process. Woven with influences as diverse as Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Bee Gees, Kokoroko and GUM, it wears its inspirations with reverence while carving out its own distinct Ocean Alley-flair.

Keyboardist and vocalist Lach Galbraith shared, “The album explores the many layered dimensions of love – not just the cinematic kind where you’re falling head over heels, but the full spectrum: joy, hurt, discomfort and disappointment. Let’s call it the river of love – whether it’s with a partner, a friend, or family, you never know when it’ll get deep, go shallow, or suddenly change course. It’s such a force that you have to just surrender to its current.”

From the disarmingly simple four-chord progression that opens “First Blush”, there is an immediate shift from records past – its melodic ease feels instantly familiar, like a song that you’ve always known. The toasty, sun-soaked “Tangerine” has already cemented itself as an audience favourite, while the driving beat of “Thru Everything” and the bluesy swagger of “Left Of The Dealer” showcase the strength of the band’s rock DNA. At the album’s core sits the buoyant title track “Love Balloon” – anchored by an irresistible groove, pulsating bassline and shimmering guitar riff, threaded with Nile Rodgers-inspired funk that marks playful new territory for the group. And closing track “Drenched”, which drifts in like golden hour, warmed by slide guitar and subtle country twang, soaring on vintage synths and whirling guitars. Baden Donegal’s hypnotic vocals swell with dizzying self-reflection to glimmers of hope and release, it’s a finale that transforms introspection into bliss. The accompanying video was inspired by a wave of early-2000s nostalgia, drawing on director Duncan Wright’s own memories of growing up skating and “being ratbags when there wasn’t any swell” in Gracetown where the clip was shot – and aligning similarly to how the Ocean Alley boys grew up. Channeling that energy, the video features first-time actors alongside the band, who were given the freedom to play around in different scenes… surfing, loitering and capturing the carefree spirit of youth.

Love Balloon is a triumphant record that celebrates joy, reckons with change and reaffirms Ocean Alley’s deep commitment to each other and to the music that binds them. It’s the sound of a band pushing their creative limits, surprising at every turn, and reminding us that emotional truth doesn’t need to be complicated to be profound.

To celebrate the release, Ocean Alley will take Love Balloon on the road in early 2026 for their biggest Australian headline shows to date. Kicking off at Melbourne/Wurundjeri’s Catani Gardens on Saturday 24 January, the band will then head to Brisbane/Meanjin Showgrounds on Friday 30 January, before hitting The Domain in their hometown of Sydney/Eora on Saturday 31 January. They’ll round out the tour on the West Coast at Freo Esplanade and 3 Oceans Winery in Margaret River/Wadandi on Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February respectively. The East Coast shows will exclusively feature UK alt-rockers Nothing But Thieves and platinum-selling US outfit Rainbow Kitten Surprise, alongside the raw and relatable Ruby Fields. On the West Coast, DIY heroes Skegss join Ruby Fields and Perth’s rising indie-pop darlings Smol Fish.

The Australian run will follow a huge slate of international dates throughout 2025, including festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Sziget and Austin City Limits; two North American tours; the band’s first-ever shows in South America; and their largest headline show to date at London’s iconic 10,000-capacity Alexandra Palace.

With a catalogue surpassing 1 billion streams and a reputation for their magnetic live performances, Ocean Alley have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most influential contemporary bands. Their breakthrough hit “Confidence” topped triple j’s Hottest 100 in 2018, has since gone 6x Platinum and charted around the world, plus most recently placed #65 in triple j’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.

With Love Balloon, Ocean Alley step into a bold new chapter – a band at the height of their powers, bringing their most open, spontaneous and radiant work to life on their biggest stages yet.

OCEAN ALLEY – LOVE BALLOON [LP]
Out 19 September via Community Music
Artwork by Nick Curl

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Presented by Live Nation, Face to Face Touring, Macro Music, UNIFIED Music Group
Supported by triple j

OCEAN ALLEY
LOVE BALLOON AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NOTHING BUT THIEVES (UK),
RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE (USA), SKEGSS, RUBY FIELDS
AND SMOL FISH

Saturday 24 January – Catani Gardens, Melbourne/Wurundjeri VIC*
Friday 30 January – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane/Meanjin, QLD *
Saturday 31 January – The Domain, Sydney/Eora, NSW*
Saturday 21 February – Freo Esplanade, Fremantle/Whadjuk, WA^
Sunday 22 February – 3 Oceans Winery, Margaret River/Wadandi, WA^

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: oceanalley.com.au

*Supported by Nothing But Thieves, Rainbow Kitten Surprise (both exclusive to Mel/Bris/Syd) and Ruby Fields
^ Supported by Skegss, Ruby Fields and Smol Fish

Presented by Live Nation, Face to Face Touring, Macro Music, UNIFIED Music Group
Supported by triple j

OCEAN ALLEY
LOVE BALLOON AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NOTHING BUT THIEVES (UK),
RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE (USA), SKEGSS, RUBY FIELDS
AND SMOL FISH

Saturday 24 January – Catani Gardens, Melbourne/Wurundjeri VIC*
Friday 30 January – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane/Meanjin, QLD *
Saturday 31 January – The Domain, Sydney/Eora, NSW*
Saturday 21 February – Freo Esplanade, Fremantle/Whadjuk, WA^
Sunday 22 February – 3 Oceans Winery, Margaret River/Wadandi, WA^

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: oceanalley.com.au

*Supported by Nothing But Thieves, Rainbow Kitten Surprise (both exclusive to Mel/Bris/Syd) and Ruby Fields
^ Supported by Skegss, Ruby Fields and Smol Fish

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NOFX ANNOUNCES FIRST INSTALMENT OF TRIPLE ALBUM COLLECTION AND REVEALS ARTWORK

by the partae September 19, 2025
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OUT EVERYWHERE DECEMBER 5, 2025
 Half Purple Half Red w/ Yellow & Orange Splatter Vinyl
(Limited to 3,500 units worldwide)
PRE – ORDER HERE

Legendary punk band NOFX has announced the release of ‘A to H’, the first instalment in their upcoming triple album project titled A to Z, a special album series packed with rarities, demos, and never-before-heard tracks from the band’s storied career. The artwork design comes from legendary artist, SHAG.

‘A to H’ (out Dec. 5) perfectly kicks off this special three-part collection with the band’s newly-released song, “Barcelona,” the first NOFX song released since the band played their final shows last year. “There are unreleased songs, very rare songs that have never been available digitally, and demo versions of songs that are not nearly as good as the album versions!” – Fat Mike

Fans can pre-order exclusive vinyl for the first instalment now.

Track Listing:
1. The Audition
2. Barcelona
3. Cigarette Girl
4. Don’t Count on Me (demo)
5. Everything in Moderation (especially moderation)
6. Fleas (live at MySpace)
7. Generation Z (demo)
8. Hardcore 84

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The Southern River Band Reveal Toe-Tappin’ Track “All Over Town”

by the partae September 18, 2025
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New Album Easier Said Than Done out October 17 Followed by an Australian Tour

We can’t keep up with WA rockdogs The Southern River Band who have gifted us their strutting new single, “All Over Town”, lifted from forthcoming record, Easier Said Than Done, out October 17 via Civilians.

With a bluesy-twang acoustic intro that quickly gives way to the swagger-soaked groove that has become The Southern River Band’s trademark, “All Over Town” is a playfully irresistible, toe-tappin’, head-noddin’ jam.

“If you’ve wondered what someone gets up to when you’re not around, and wondered what that wonderment would sound like over a foot-tappin’ good time, then boy do we have the song for you!” says vocalist-guitarist Cal Kramer.

Recorded with Grammy-winning producer Nick DiDia (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen) in Byron Bay, Easier Said Than Done is a 12-song arse-kicking odyssey of Thin Lizzy-styled harmonies, AC/DC boogie and Aerosmith swagger. “All Over Town” joins previously released singles: Bernard Fanning-penned “No Such Time”, catchy AF payday anthem “F**k You, Pay Me” and the pub rock bravado of “Don’t Take It To Heart” displaying the breadth of their serious talent and musicianship under the cheeky demeanor and that herculean mullet.

The Falcon will be in full flight next month when they take Easier Said Than Done out for its first spin around the country. Back on home turf after tearing up some of the most revered rock festival mainstages across the UK and Europe, SRB recently blew the socks off at BIGSOUND with a string of jam-packed and very sweaty barnstorming sets, showing Australia exactly why the rest of the world has an insatiable appetite for Thornlie’s finest.

Europe and the UK won’t have to wait too long to be satiated as the band have just announced a stack of tour dates in the region in February 2026.

Tickets on sale now at thesouthernriverband.com

WATCH: THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND – “ALL OVER TOWN”

THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND
EASIER SAID THAN DONE
AUSTRALIA 2025

Tickets On sale now via thesouthernriverband.com

Thursday 16 October
Howler, Melbourne
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Friday 17 October
The Espy, Melbourne
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Saturday 18 October
Uni Bar, Adelaide
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Thursday 23 October
Crowbar, Sydney
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Friday 24 October
Brightside, Brisbane
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Saturday 1 November
Port Beach Brewery, Fremantle
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THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND
EASIER SAID THAN DONE

Out 17 October Via Civilians
PRE-ORDER | PRE-SAVE

1. Don’t Take It To Heart
2. Something’s Gotta Give
3. Bad Luck Baby, Bye Bye
4. It’s What It’s
5. One Last Dance
6. Suits Me Just Fine
7. All Over Town
8. No Such Time
9. Lay It On me
10. F**k You, Pay Me
11. We’ve Got Plans Tonight
12. One Of These Nights (I’ll Be Gone)
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Melancolia – REVOLVER BANDROOM, MELBOURNE, September 13

by the partae September 17, 2025
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Photography: Andrew Faram

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Clara Cloud Returns with “Rabbit King” — A Dark, Folkloric Prelude to As Above

by the partae September 17, 2025
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Canadian singer-songwriter Clara Cloud returns with Rabbit King — the second single from her upcoming sophomore album As Above, a dark, folkloric twist on the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. With a voice as hypnotic as the tales she spins, Cloud leads us down the rabbit hole — not to Wonderland, but into a shadowed realm where power seduces, crowns corrupt, and even kings can fall. Blending medieval chamber pop, forest-soaked folk, and stormy alt-anthems, Rabbit King carries the theatrical sweep of Florence Welch, the raw spark of Mumford and Sons, and the untamed magic of AURORA. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland’s iconic White Rabbit — here recast as a lost wanderer crowned by a Hades-like Red Queen — the track beats with a ceremonial refrain, “Ra ta ta ta…,” charting his tragic rise and ruin. It’s a descent, a warning, and a fable for anyone who’s ever reached too far, too fast.

Rabbit King builds on the critical acclaim of Cloud’s visual album The Woods, deepening her reputation as “BC’s Kootenay fairy songstress” — a genre-blending artist with theatrical roots and a love for Celtic traditions, dreamy pop atmospheres, and the mysticism of folklore. Raised in the mountain town of Kimberley, BC, Cloud has been weaving music, film, and theatre into her work since 2018, all while mentoring the next generation of artists through her role as a music educator and her upcoming 2025 choral workshop with Selkirk Secondary School. Produced by Sal Verma and mastered by Greg Mindroff, Rabbit King stands both as a spellbinding standalone track and as a pivotal chapter in As Above — a sweeping, mythical opera of love, loss, and longing, where every note feels like a step deeper into the forest.

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Cosmic Psychos Return With 40-Date National Tour & They Still Really Like Beer

by the partae September 11, 2025
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Australia’s favourite beer-fuelled legends Cosmic Psychos are back with their twelfth studio album I Really Like Beer on Friday November 7, and they’re hitting the road the very same day. No mucking around.

Recorded to tape with Paul Maybury at Secret Location Studios between Knighty’s vineyard duties and CFA callouts, the new record is classic Psychos. As raw, loud and gloriously dumb as ever – with the occasional life lesson hidden under a pile of riffs. If you’ve been paying attention since *checks notes*, 1982, you already know what you’re in for.

The first sip comes in the form of “I Like Beer“, a touching love letter from Ross to his true love. This one comes to life with an absolutely bonkers video (we’d expect nothing less).

To mark the album release, the band is heading off on their most ridiculous tour yet. 40 regional dates right across Australia, kicking off in early November and charging into 2026. RSLs, pubs, halls and hard-earned beers with the local townsfolk.

The band will be joined on drums by none other than Dan Peters (Mudhoney, Nirvana) for the first leg and that young whippersnapper BC from Dune Rats on the second stretch. One tour. Two drummers. No downtime. We dare you to find a more extensive tour in Aussie Rock history.

“We made a record about beer, so now we’re going to play it in as many pubs as possible. Simple.” says Knight.

And because idle hands make mischief, Knighty has also decided to launch a brand new weekly podcast, How Ya Goin? (with Dr Knighty). Equal parts mental health check-in and pub-style yarn, the show features honest conversations with some of his mates, who also happen to be some of the biggest names in music. Season 1 guests include Eamon Sandwith (The Chats), Donita Sparks (L7), Tim Rogers (You Am I), Scarlet McKahey (Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers) and many more. It’s warm, funny, loose, and totally unfiltered, just like the bloke hosting it.

Listen to the trailer for How Ya Goin? here

Tickets for the I Really Like Beer Tour are on sale now via cosmicpsychos.com.au

COSMIC PSYCHOS
I REALLY LIKE BEER TOUR
AUSTRALIA 2025/26

TICKETS ON SALE AT COSMICPSYCHOS.COM.AU

FEAT. DAN PETERS (MUDHONEY) ON DRUMS

FRI 07 NOV — Singing Bird, Frankston, VIC
SAT 08 NOV — Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
SUN 09 NOV — Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
WED 12 NOV — UC Hub, Canberra, ACT
THU 13 NOV — Uni Bar, Wollongong, NSW
FRI 14 NOV — Crowbar, Sydney, NSW
SAT 15 NOV — King Street Bandroom, Newcastle, NSW
WED 19 NOV — Racehorse Hotel, Ipswich, QLD
THU 20 NOV — Vinnies Dive Bar, Gold Coast, QLD
FRI 21 NOV — Solbar, Maroochydore, QLD
SAT 22 NOV — Crowbar, Brisbane, QLD
SUN 23 NOV — Bangalow Bowlo, Bangalow, NSW
WED 26 NOV — The River, Margaret River, WA
THU 27 NOV — Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
FRI 28 NOV — Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough, WA
SAT 29 NOV — Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff, VIC

FEAT. BC MICHAELS (DUNE RATS) ON DRUMS

THU 01 JAN — Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns, QLD
FRI 02 JAN — Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville, QLD
SAT 03 JAN — Magnums, Airlie Beach, QLD
SUN 04 JAN — Metropolitan Hotel, Mackay, QLD
WED 07 JAN — Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone, QLD
THU 08 JAN — Grand Hotel, Childers, QLD
FRI 09 JAN — MO’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast, QLD
SAT 10 JAN — Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, NSW
SUN 11 JAN — Bellingen Brewery, Bellingen, NSW
WED 14 JAN  — Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar, Tamworth, NSW
THU 15 JAN — Finnian’s Tavern, Port Macquarie, NSW
FRI 16 JAN — Avalon RSL, Avalon, NSW
SAT 17 JAN — The Marlin, Ulladulla, NSW
SUN 18 JAN — Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW
THU 22 JAN — Tanswells Hotel, Beechworth, VIC
FRI 23 JAN — Sooki Lounge, Belgrave, VIC
SAT 24 JAN — Westonport Hotel, San Remo, VIC
SUN 25 JAN — Social Club, Balnarring, VIC
MON 26 JAN  — Volta, Ballarat, VIC
THU 29 JAN  — Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool, VIC
FRI 30 JAN — Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
SAT 31 JAN  — Riverview Hotel, Tarwin Lower, VIC
THU 12 FEB  — Royal Oak, Launceston, TAS
FRI 13 FEB — Forth Pub, Devonport, TAS
SAT 14 FEB  — Altar, Hobart, TAS

COSMIC PSYCHOS
I REALLY LIKE BEER

Out 7 November 
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HOW YA GOIN? WITH DR KNIGHTY

FIRST EPISODE DROPS SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
LISTEN HERE

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WANDERER FESTIVAL ON THE HOME STRAIGHT TICKETS SELLING FAST KLAXONS DJ SET ADDED TO THE LINE-UP

by the partae September 11, 2025
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Tick tock it’s get your skates on o’clock!! If you haven’t bought tickets, get them now!!! If you’re travelling from out of town, book your campsite or place to stay now too! For everyone else, sit back and enjoy the ride as we count the days to your favourite weekend of the year. Not long now!!

Those that have been before know that the Wanderer Festival Food Fayre is an absolute highlight and it’s going next level this year. We’re talking Jamaican BBQs, Sicilian pizza, Italian arancini balls, Mexican burritos, American style burgers, dogs and fries, Greek donuts, Indian curries, Turkish gözleme, Thai streetfood, Greek classics, Avocado everything wraps and closer to home will be a modern native bush food inspired menu by local Aboriginal Chef – Jonty.  Of course there will be French crêpes, smoothies, blends, bowls, icecream, juices and coffee galore!

Got a diehard sports fan in your midst? Hooray for the superscreen where the NRL finals will be showing and the beer will be flowing.

Carve a little time in your schedule to browse the thoughtfully curated selection of stalls designed to inspire and delight. Adorn yourself in festival spirit with fine fashion, jewellery, essential oils, airbrush and temporary tattoos, hair feathers, extensions, braiding and vibrant face painting for the pièce de résistance! Get hands-on in a workshop or sit back for a tarot reading.

Extend your stay and immerse yourself in one of the most spectacular and wonderful places on earth these spring holidays. The pristine beaches and crystal clear waterways have been waiting to be discovered since time began meanwhile the all new Gravity Eden – with 58km of gravity-fed world class MTB trails, including breathtaking 300m elevation rides from the peak; stunning beginner trails meandering through the forest, and a smorgasbord skills park with pump track and jumps track – has something for everyone. Watch some whales, devour some local oysters & gin and discover a unique treasure from local artisans.

The Wanderer Festival program is packed with revered Australian musicians, international movers and shakers, beloved local treasures, jaw-dropping circus cabaret. Every moment has been crafted to inspire, surprise, and move you. Bask in the golden sunshine listening to your favourite band, or discover your next musical obsession. Wander through our festival village where workshops beckon, roving performers delight, and adventures unfold. Dance to lively bands or sway to hypnotic sets beneath a canopy of stars.

Map out your festival weekend with the Wanderer Festival program schedule and Festival App out now.

We’re thrilled to welcome – all the way from residencies in London’s finest clubs –  the artist, songwriter, radio host, avid record collector and DJ Jamie Reynolds delivering his renowned Klaxons DJ set and replacing Petit Biscuit who can no longer join us in Sunday’s program.

Music Program 
Missy Higgins, The Living End, Saint Motel (USA), Boy & Bear, Jacob Banks (UK), Cut Copy (DJ Set), Hockey Dad, Magic Dirt, Klaxons DJ Set (UK), Nikki Lane (USA), Lavern (NL), Pierce Brothers, The Vanns, Grace Cummings,  Emma Donovan, Folk Bitch Trio, Johnny Cash Recordings W Henry Wagons, O & The Mo (NZ), Jack Botts, The Vasco Era, Dug (IRL), Sylvie (USA), The Tullamarines, The Bures Band, Dust, Bec Sandridge, Lotte Gallagher, Any Young Mechanic, Cheeky Leash, Radium Dolls, Prodikal-1, Mika James, Mad.Day, Groove Society, Jimi The Kween, Sixten B2b Benjamin, Sunday Lemonade, Val Moogz, Lillian Mcveity, Bega Sound Collective, Wanderhaus Djs – Chicka b2b Rangz, Darcy M. & Carlo T., Jai Cole b2b Kurtis Markwort, Just Andrew, Swell Records DJs, Usual Suspects DJs

Arts Program
La Petite Grand, Circus Trick Tease, Hannah Cryle – Giant Wheel, Josh Phillips – Giant Ladder, Hobby Horse Gymkhana, Sam’s Caravan, I Wear Wanderer, Big Lost Band, Fling Physical Theatre, Songs of the South East, We Shaped Up Like This, Wheel of Fortune Karaoke, Morning Dance Party, Hair by Mouse, Lila’s World, Move It Move It, Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony with Duurunu Miru Dancers.

 

Tickets are selling fast, get yours now from www.wanderer.com.au

Wanderer is biennial so it would just be too long of a wait until the next one in 2027 if you miss out!

October 4th-5th Wanderer Festival Pambula Beach, NSW
3rd-5th Oct Onsite Campground

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Wanderer Festival is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW

Reconnect. Explore. Discover. Be a Wanderer.

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RADAR RETURNS TO PERTH WITH I HATE MODELS, X-CLUB, DJ HEARTSTRING, VTSS, JOSH BAKER + MANY MORE!

by the partae September 9, 2025
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Perth, Australia – RADAR Festival returns to Langley Park on Sunday, December 28, 2025, following its landmark debut in 2024. Set against the stunning backdrop of Perth’s foreshore, RADAR once again unites music, art and community in a celebration of diversity, inclusivity and self-expression.

Carrying forward its ethos of More Music ~ More Dance ~ Less Boundaries, RADAR blends the pulse of European and UK dance culture with the unique spirit of Perth’s underground. This year’s edition boasts an unmissable line-up, headlined by I Hate Models, X CLUB, DJ Heartstring, Patrick Mason, VTSS, Josh Baker and many more.

RADAR is more than a festival — it’s a cultural meeting point. From world-class performances to immersive art installations, high class production and thoughtfully curated spaces, every detail is designed to create an environment where creativity thrives and connections are made.

Join us this summer as RADAR Festival transforms Langley Park into a vibrant playground of sound and colour — the perfect way to close out 2025.

RADAR FESTIVAL 2025

SUN DEC 28 – LANGLEY PARK, PERTH

A-Z

BAD BOOMBOX

DIFFRENT

DJ HEARTSTRING

FOLAMOUR

I HATE MODELS

JOSH BAKER

MESSIE

MISCHLUFT 

OMAR+ 

PATRICK MASON

PEGASSI

PROSPA

ROSS FROM FRIENDS

SILVA BUMPA

TSHA

VTSS

X CLUB.

+  More to be announced

 One signal – Infinite Frequencies

TICKET INFORMATION

PRE-SALE: MON 15 SEP – 9:00AM AWST

GENERAL ON-SALE: TUES 16 SEP – 9:00 AM AWST

 

Register now → www.radarfestival.au

For presale access sign up now via https://radarfestival.au/ 

 

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To Octavia share single “What’s My Name?” off upcoming debut album ‘MELODRAMA’

by the partae September 9, 2025
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Melbourne alternative rock group To Octavia return with a fire in their belly on their attitude-packed new single “What’s My Name?“, off their debut album, MELODRAMA, which will be released Friday October 31.

“What’s My Name?” captures the trademark To Octavia sound juxtaposing heavy with melody while channeling their frustrations at the state of the world, confronting the destructive ways people treat one another and the fallout when someone is pushed too far. The track follows on from previous releases “Talk Is Cheap” and “bury me.”, which together have clocked over 150,000 Spotify streams and earned global coverage, alongside national exposure with a Channel 7 Thursday Night Football spin.

All three leading singles have showcased the darker, heavier direction To Octavia are embracing on MELODRAMA, building on their genre-blending roots with the harsher energy of their earlier work, now delivered with more conviction. The album is produced, mixed and mastered by longtime collaborator Chris Lalic (Windwaker, RinRin), with accompanying music videos directed and edited by Colin Jeffs of Ten of Swords Media.

With the release of their first single “bury me.”, To Octavia welcomed new guitarist Nav Jay to the lineup, officially joining the fold alongside Merry Kirk-Holmes (vocals) and brothers Justin Keurntjes (guitar) and Lucas Keurntjes (drums) as they charge into the year with a full release waiting in the wings.

Best known for their mix of metal, pop, and electronic elements, To Octavia earned national recognition with their breakout EP Somewhere in a World, Not of the Dream‘ scoring play across triple j and being named a triple j Unearthed Feature Artist. Since then, the band have released their 2023 EP Wonderland, selling out multiple hometown shows, touring nationally, and performing at acclaimed festivals like UNIFY Gathering, BIGSOUND 2022, and Yours & Owls (cancelled due to NSW floods).

The band’s profile rocketed further when SEGA tapped vocalist Merry Kirk-Holmes to write and perform the main theme for the global video game hit Sonic Frontiers, a testament to their creative reach beyond the traditional heavy space. To Octavia continue on their path as one of Australia’s most forward-thinking acts in alternative music. Their past releases have scored support from Rage, MTV Upload, Channel 7 AFL, and multiple triple j programs, and have collectively amassed over a million Spotify streams.

“What’s My Name” is out now and streaming everywhere, MELODRAMA will be available Friday October 31.

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RELEASE DETAILS


Artist: To Octavia

Hometown: Melbourne

Album Title: MELODRAMA

Album Release Date: Friday October 31

Genre: Alternative Rock

TRACK LISTING


01. Shapeshifter
02. SPIT
03. Adore
04. Something In The Water
05. What’s My Name?
06. The Tower
07. bury me.
08. Mirror Soul
09. Crystalline
10. Talk Is Cheap
11. Lover Undercover
12. Bad Feeling
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Interview: Miramar on Friendship, Community, and Their Celebratory New EP Best Of A Thing

by the partae September 8, 2025
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‘Let’s Go Out’ feels like a celebration of friendship and shared experiences — what inspired you to capture those late-night moments and turn them into a track?

A lot of song writing is written about romantic love, but one of the biggest and most treasured loves in our lives is the love that we give and receive through friendship. When we are on a night out with our friends, we are so aware that we are living our ‘golden days’ and we wanted to preserve that feeling into a song. 

The song features actual snippets of your friends’ voices from nights out — how did you collect those, and what do they add to the story of the song?

You can hear the voices of our friends chatting throughout the track from a drunken conversation over an indian kebab. Moments like these are so candid and often not the objective of the night out, but end up being the most special. We documented these small moments on our phones and wove them through the production, creating a very personal touch to ‘Lets go out’.

Across Best Of A Thing, there’s a strong theme of community and connection. Was that something you planned from the start, or did it emerge naturally as you were writing?

The themes of community and connection was not something we had planned going into this body of work but it was something that came naturally as we feel that community is at the center of everything we do as artists. We are very passionate about the local music scene and the people that surround us so I think these themes will run through all of our work to some extent.

With Hit the Town you touched on the struggles facing Australia’s live music scene. How important is it for you to use your platform to spotlight those wider issues?

In our personal lives, we are always discussing the local music scene here in Australia and it felt very natural to put some of those thoughts into a song. It felt very cathartic to express ourselves through a more punk style track and I don’t think it will be the last time we explore wider issues through our music as we feel strongly about using our platform to open important conversations.

You’ve built something special with Club Miramar over the last three years. How has curating your own live series shaped the band’s identity and connection with the Sydney scene?

Club Miramar is one of our proudest achievements as a band. It has deepened our passion for  the Sydney music scene and connected us with so many amazing artists. Uplifting other artists around us gives so much purpose and joy to our journey and we are so excited to continue building our electronic music community. 

Earlier this year you supported Groove Armada at the Royal Botanic Gardens — what was that experience like, and did it change the way you see yourselves as a live act?

Supporting Groove Armada was an absolute dream come true. Having the opportunity to play on such a big stage, gave us so much confidence in what we are doing and showed us what we are capable of. When you are always hustling to reach for the next thing, you often forget to look back and see how far you have come as artists, but standing on that stage, alongside Groove Armada, was an incredible moment of reflection for us on all the hard work we have put in over the past few years. 

The three of you grew up in regional towns before finding your place in Sydney’s music community. How has that journey influenced the way you approach both your music and your friendships?

Moving from our small towns to Sydney means we all know what it’s like to be in a new city where you don’t know anyone and to have to build your network from scratch. In this transition, we have been lucky enough to have formed such special relationships including within the music scene and we know to not take it for granted. This experience has definitely played a role in how much we value community and will continue to inform how we move through the world as artists and individuals. 

With four singles and now this EP under your belt in 2025, where do you see Miramar heading next — are you already thinking about an album, or is the focus on building out the live side even more?

Miramar is gearing up for summer! We have so many exciting, dancey tracks that we are working on and can’t wait to put into the world to soundtrack these upcoming sunny months! We are also working on some more collaborative works and will be exploring some new sounds in the process.

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Album Review: The Mortal Prophets – Guitarworks II

by the partae September 5, 2025
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Some records feel like they’re built for rooms; Guitarworks II feels built for ruins. John Beckmann, working under his Mortal Prophets banner, has carved sixteen pieces of music that sound less like compositions and more like transmissions from forgotten places. Named after pre-Columbian sites — Chaco Canyon, Cahokia Mounds, Serpent Mound — these tracks arrive weathered, worn down, half buried, yet glowing with strange life.

Beckmann is a composer and visual artist by background, and that dual sensibility runs through the music. The Mortal Prophets is not about virtuosity or about the “guitar album” in the classic rock sense; it’s about concept, texture, and the way sound can occupy space like light or architecture. Each track feels like an installation piece, a room you step into and inhabit for a few minutes before moving to the next.

The guitar is the only real instrument here, but it never behaves conventionally. Beckmann routes it through vintage amps and analog effects, embracing hiss, drift, and imperfection. The result is a sonic palette that constantly shifts shape: bells in “Chaco Canyon,” a chiming folk motif stretched and warped in “Cahokia Mounds,” underground rumble in “Bighorn Medicine Wheel,” and throat-song drones in “Wupatki.” “Hopewell Culture” threads bright guitar lines into an interlocking lattice that recalls the looping experiments of Fripp and Eno — but with a rougher, hand-played edge that resists digital neatness.

The record’s sequencing is deliberate. Luminous pieces like “Mesa Verde,” with its Byrds-like shimmer and faint organ chords, give way to darker passages — the cavernous growl of “Chimney Rock,” the de-tuned unease of “Hovenweep.” Just as the listener acclimates to the meditative drift, Beckmann snaps the spell: “Angel Mounds” closes the album with a sudden bluesy eruption, slide guitars colliding with Beefheart-like abrasiveness, even horns pushing through the haze. It’s not just unexpected; it reframes the entire journey, reminding us that ritual can be joyous, chaotic, and earthy as well as spiritual.

What elevates Guitarworks II beyond mere “ambient guitar” is its refusal to settle into wallpaper. Plenty of albums in this space drift politely in the background, but Beckmann doesn’t allow that luxury. His pieces feel deliberate, ceremonial. Each is a small act of conjuring, a ritual that pulls history, myth, and memory into the present. The imperfections — the hiss of the amp, the occasional digital pop, the unsteady layering — don’t detract but rather enhance the effect, like cracks in an ancient artifact that make it feel real.

There’s also a conceptual weight at play. By naming each track after archaeological sites, Beckmann forces us to listen not just to sound, but to history. These are places that carry stories of lost civilizations, vanished cultures, and sacred geometry. The music doesn’t attempt to reconstruct them, but to evoke their aura — the silence that hangs in the air, the sense of time stretching backward and forward at once. Listening becomes an act of travel, not just through sound but through the echoes of human memory.

That duality — the past bleeding into the future — is the thread running through Guitarworks II. At moments it feels like an artifact unearthed from centuries ago; at others, it could be a broadcast from some future civilization remembering us. It is, in the truest sense, timeless.

Beckmann could easily have taken the safer path: refine a single texture, repeat it across albums, become another ambient specialist with a signature sound. Instead, he treats the guitar as an open-ended tool for exploration, reinventing what it can be from track to track. Guitarworks II is the sound of that curiosity, that restless imagination.

It’s not always easy listening, nor should it be. The record demands solitude, twilight, and good headphones. It’s music to inhabit, not consume; music that lingers like a half-remembered dream. And like the ruins that inspired it, it leaves you wondering who walked here before, and who might return again.

Guitarworks II isn’t just another ambient release. It’s a meditation on time itself, and Beckmann proves himself an artist willing to ask questions most musicians never even think to raise.

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Live Nation’s Ones To Watch: Brisbane Edition – BIGSOUND Thursday 4 Sep 2025 – THE OUTPOST, FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL- Featuring: Borderline (NZ), Charli Lucas, and Lyric

by the partae September 5, 2025
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Beatport Presents IMS Dubai 2025 Announces First Speakers

by the partae September 5, 2025
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HUGEL, Nicole Moudaber & Bedouin Join Co-Hosts Pete Tong & Nooriyah
Plus Industry Heavyweights From AddMind, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Dazed MENA, DJ Mag, EMPIRE, Factory People, Meta, SceneNoise & more
A two-day summit exploring the intersections of Music, Culture, Finance, and Technology across the MENA Region
November 13 & 14
25hours Hotel, One Central
Beatport Presents IMS Dubai lands back in the MENA region for a two-day takeover at 25hours Hotel One Central.

Gearing up for its highly anticipated second edition, Beatport Presents International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai, officially announces its first round of speakers, topics, and evening event partners.

Hosted by IMS co-founder and legendary BBC Radio 1 Broadcaster Pete Tong alongside Saudi-born and UK-based DJ, producer, and presenter Nooriyah, Beatport Presents IMS Dubai today announces its first speakers and keynote participants. Global superstar HUGEL joins the summit as a keynote speaker, alongside Lebanese-British techno sensation Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin made up of Jordanian Tamer Malki and Egyptian-American Rami Abousab, Egypt’s beloved house maestro Misty, Lebanese heavyweight Rolbac, ADDMIND’S managing partner Elie Saba, The Beatport Group’s CCO Sofia Ilyas, Meta’s Strategic Partner Manager Samer Jamal, and Factory People’s co-founder and resident DJ Jade. The summit will also host the MENA premiere of the new film from legendary Northern Irish duo Bicep, TAKKUK.
Pete Tong says – “The launch of Beatport Presents IMS Dubai last year showed just how much energy, creativity and ambition exists in our community in the SWANA region. Electronic music here is on an exciting upward trajectory, creatively, culturally, and as an evolving market with exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration. I’m thrilled to return and co-host alongside Nooriyah. Beatport Presents IMS Dubai provides the perfect backdrop to bring our values to life while showcasing and celebrating the amazing music and talent emerging from the region.”
Summit Content & Key Themes
IMS Dubai’s second edition will tackle the most pressing issues shaping the global and regional industry. From a market focus on Lebanon, AI in music production, diaspora identity, grassroots investment, homegrown festivals, and the ‘habibification’ of house music to the intersection of music and fashion, the summit promises bold conversations and forward-thinking insight. It will also mark the launch of the MENA Women in Music mentorship scheme powered by Little Pink Book, a platform that spotlights female talent & women in music through events, panels, and showcases.
The ‘Finance & Technology’ Room 2, will spotlight conversations at the cutting edge of tech, web3, gaming, investment and finance, with a dedicated section on production presented by Beatport Connect. Speakers for this room will be announced soon.
Additionally, a networking floor will feature live DJs throughout both days, hosted by Mixmag UAE and Kiss FM.
Nooriyah says – “I’m so excited to be joining Beatport Presents IMS Dubai as co-host this year alongside Pete Tong. The SWANA region is one of the most inspiring places in electronic music right now, full of creativity and growth. This summit provides a platform to celebrate incredible artists, amplify the voices of the region, and create meaningful connections that will help shape the future of our culture across SWANA and beyond.”
As day turns to night, delegates will experience Dubai’s nightlife across the city. Highlights include Beatport Live at Monkey Bar on 13th November and partner events at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Surf Club, Be Beach, Reunion, and Helipad from Wednesday 12th – Sunday 16th November, cementing IMS Dubai as a true citywide takeover.
With early bird tickets sold out and last year’s summit a complete sell-out, demand for this year is higher than ever. Discounted badges are also available for full-time students, under-27s, and persons of determination.
Expect additional speaker, topic, and evening programming announcements in the coming weeks. For full details around this year’s event, visit the official website of the summit.

Badges are available on the official IMS Dubai website

First Speakers (from A-Z)
Ahmed El Ganzoury – CEO & Founder, GNK Group | Ahmed Hameed – Co-Founder, Soundscapes/Noctuary | Amira Guetif – Project Manager, Sole DXB | Ayman Hariri – Co-Founder & CEO – VERO | Baloo – Creative Director, MDLBEAST | Cynthia Nasr; Co-Founder, Minab Studios | Dimitri Khater – Founder, Hide Doha | Emile Hokayem – Founder, Aegis Festival | Elie Saba – Managing Partner, ADDMIND Hospitality | Fady Nageed – Content Director, Dazed MENA | Farsa – Artist | James Khoury – Managing Director, Hot Axis | Jade – Founder & Resident DJ, Factory People | Keena – Artist | Lara Kays – Senior Event & Project Manager, Freelance | Mai El Mokadem – Writer & Journalist, Freelance | Mayssa Karaa – Artistic Director, Berklee Abu Dhabi | Megatronic – Artist | Moody Jones – General Manager, DIRTYBIRD & EMPIRE Dance | Nada Al Elhabi – General Manager, MDLBEAST Foundation | Onur Ates – Managing Director, Mixmag MENA & Groove Atelier | Pierre Carnet – Managing Director, MASSIVEMUSIC MENA Roberta Hickey – Director of MENA, The Beatport Group | Samer Jamal – Strategic Partner Manager, Meta | Sofia Ilyas – CCO, The Beatport Group | Suhel Nafar – Head of WANA, EMPIRE | Timmy Mowafi – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SceneNoise/MO4 Network | Wassim Bou Malham – Founder, Factory People | Yara Temsah – Head of Production, Hot Axis

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