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Returning for a brand new year of country music goodness out on the gorgeous Newcastle Foreshore, HOWLIN’ COUNTRY is prepared to usher in a whole new wave of memories for music fans and the local community alike on Saturday 14 February.
Headlined by US country superstar LAINEY WILSON and featuring Newcastle’s own global country icon MORGAN EVANS, on a lineup stacked with talent including US performers KAITLIN BUTTS and FLATLAND CAVALRY; and Australian favourites ADAM NEWLING and TYLA RODRIGUES, this year’s edition of HOWLIN’ COUNTRY was positioned early as one of the most anticipated large-scale music events this side of 2026.
With the lineup now complete with the addition of more stellar talent including Alabama Country-Soul artist KASHUS CULPEPPER, PAUL DEMPSEY – who will be bringing SHOTGUN KARAOKE to the event, Melbourne’s SWEET TALK, Brisbane’s THE WET WHISTLES, Ballarat’s LEWIS LOVE and local Novocastrians, GRAND PRICKS and SHARNEE FENWICK; Attendees can now start planning their day at HOWLIN’ COUNTRY, with set times now released.
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Scotland’s No.1 electronic music festival returns to Tisno’s The Garden Resort from 16 – 20 July 2026 for 5 days and 5 nights of unmissable music featuring 999999999, AZYR, Ben Klock, Ewan McVicar, Restricted, Mall Grab, Hannah Laing, Trym, Yanamaste and more
Following the sold out success of its previous and fast becoming legendary Croatian outings, the next edition promises even more high-impact production, world-class sound and forward-thinking programming across the techno and wider electronic spectrum on the idyllic shores of the Adriatic Sea.
Set across four open-air stages, Terminal V Croatia is a seamless blend of music, travel and culture with a like minded community from all over Europe and beyond. The sun kissed days and starry nights combine beachside dance floors, secluded woodland spaces and immersive production in one of Europe’s most iconic festival locations. From sunrise sets by the water to late-night and moon lit sessions, Terminal V Croatia offers a complete electronic experience for serious music lovers.
The 2026 lineup features a powerful mix of global heavyweights, legends, underground icons and cutting-edge new talent. Among them are long time Berghain mainstay Ben Klock, breakout Scottish trailblazer Hannah Laing, hard dance brilliance from the revered Restricted, the electrifying Scottish house artist Ewan McVicar plus uncompromisingly hard grooves from 999999999 and real eclectic rawness from Aussie star Mall Grab, euphoric and hybrid sounds from Héctor Oaks, Ellen Allien and Biianco who will explore every shade of sound plus many more.
Each year, indelible memories are made across the various settings including the legendary and open-air Barbarella’s Discotheque, regularly voted one of the best clubs in the world by DJ Mag, the atmospheric Olive Grove, the high-energy Main Stage, and the ever-popular Beach Stage. Each offers its own distinct sound and visual identity as you plot your own adventure through day and night.
Beyond the dancefloor, Terminal V Croatia delivers non stop action from daily boat parties, sunrise afterparties and a range of daytime activities such as water sports, exploring local Croatian culture and cuisine.
With its carefully curated lineup, world-class production and breathtaking setting, Terminal V Croatia 2026 cements itself as an essential summer odyssey for techno fans worldwide.
Presale tickets go live on Thursday 29th January at 9AM GMT / 10AM CET / 8PM AEDT followed by general sale on Friday 30th January at 9AM GMT / 10AM CET / 8PM AEDT
Sign up now:
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PHASE ONE LINEUP (A–Z)
2HOT2PLAY
999999999
ACOR
ALARICO
ALARICO X BEN KLOCK
ALYCIA BEZGO
ARMAN JOHN
ANETHA
AZYR
BAD BOOMBOX
BASSWELL
BELLA CLAXTON
BENNETT
BEN KLOCK
BEN TECHY
BIIANCO
CERA KHIN
CHARLIE SPARKS
CLAIRE O’BRIEN
CLOUDS
CLUB ANGEL
CRUSH3D
DART
DAVID LÖHLEIN
DEXPHASE X SKRYPTION
DJ HYPERDRIVE
DR G
EFFY
ELLI ACULA
ELLEN ALLIEN
EMILIJA
EWAN MCVICAR
FASTER HORSES
FRANCK x JOKESONYOU
FUKHED
FUMI
GUMJA
HANNAH LAING
HÉCTOR OAKS
HELENA LAUWAERT
JAZZY X JOWI
JOKESONYOU
KIM SWIM
KiNK
KLOUD
KYLE STARKEY
LAMMER
LORCAN KELLY
MAC DECLOS
MALL GRAB
MORAITOV
MISCHLUFT x PEGASSI
MIJA
MISS BASHFUL
NATTE VISSTICK
NIKOLINA
NICOLAS JULIAN
NOVAH
ODYMEL
OLLIE LISHMAN
ONLYNUMBERS
ØTTA
PATRICK MASON
PEGASSI
PETERBLUE
PUSMUS
RESTRICTED
SAM ALFRED
SIM0NE
SHDW
STEF MENDESIDIS (live)
STÜM
SUPERGLOSS
TJADE
TOMMY HOLOHAN
TOXIC MACHINERY
TRYM
TWOFACED
VENDEX
WOLTERS
YANAMASTE
YASMIN GARDEZI
YASMIN REGISFORD
PLUS MUCH MORE TBA
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These New South Whales today announce a string of Australian headline tour dates from March through to May in support of their fourth studio album GODSPEED. Band pre-sale available through Discord, Patreon, and Bandsintown now. General on-sale Tuesday, 20 Jan, 11:00 AM AEDT via tnsw.co/tour.
The tour marks the first national live shows since their latest album GODSPEED, which landed #4 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts and #9 on the ARIA Vinyl Charts, and was praised locally and internationally across triple j, Apple Music, NOVA, Rolling Stone ANZ, Kerrang!, The Line of Best Fit, CLASH and 10 Magazine among others for their kind of raw energy that can berate authority and blow your haircut off in equal measure.
A reputation shaped by extensive touring – including last year’s live podcast tour which celebrated 500 episodes of their cult series What A Great Punk – These New South Whales assert themselves as a once-in-a-generation Australian punk proposition. Starting March 19, These New South Whales will hit Maroochydore’s Solbar before embarking on a huge 17-show run of regional and capital venues across the country. All tour routing details listed BELOW.
Produced by Ben Greenberg (Depeche Mode, Drab Majesty, Show Me The Body), the follow-up to their ARIA and AIR Award-nominated LP TNSW is a gear switch. With GODSPEED, the group firmly pushes back. As personal as it is politically charged and a damn good time, there’s defiance in the face of doubt, a refusal to be shaped by outside expectations. It’s not about surrendering to the chaos anymore – it’s about cutting through it. This time, TNSW have a clarity in the voice, a rejection of bullshit, a sense of recklessness and an insistence on trusting instinct over influence. The mission statement is laid out within the first thirty seconds, as vocalist Jamie Timony bellows, “The choice is yours / Godspeed.”
As a band in conversation with a continually shifting hellscape, whatever comes next is anyone’s guess, but the meaning of GODSPEED can be found in the here and now. Switched on and sick of it all, it’s a reminder that salvation has no blueprint. Trust yourself and see. It’s direct, galvanising and, above all, an irresistibly good time. TNSW in a nutshell.
GODSPEED TOUR DATES
Sat 28 Feb – Pirate Life Eleventh Birthday @ Pirate Life Brewery – Yartapuulti / Port Adelaide (TIX)
Thu 19 Mar – Solbar – Murukutchi-dha / Maroochydore (TIX)
Fri 20 Mar – The Brightside – Brisbane, Meanjin (TIX)
Sat 21 Mar – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse – Bundjalung / Gold Coast (TIX)
Fri 27 Mar – Indian Ocean Hotel – Boorloo / Scarborough (TIX)
Sat 28 Mar – Froth Craft Brewery – Goomburrup / Bunbury (TIX)
Sun 29 Mar – The River – Wooditjup / Margaret River (TIX)
Fri 10 Apr – Royal Oak Hotel – Palawa Country / Launceston (TIX)
Sat 11 Apr – Altar – Nipaluna / Hobart (TIX)
Thu 23 Apr – Hamilton Station Hotel – Mulubinba / Newcastle (TIX)
Fri 24 Apr – Gumball Festival – Wonnarua / Hunter Valley (TIX)
Sat 25 Apr – Mary’s Underground – Eora / Sydney (TIX)
Sun 26 Apr – La La La’s – Woolyungah / Wollongong (TIX)
Fri 1 May – Barwon Club – Djilang / Geelong (TIX)
Sat 2 May – Theatre Royal – Djandak / Castlemaine (TIX)
Sat 9 May – Pelly Bar – Marr-ne-beek / Frankston (TIX)
Sat 16 May – Howler – Naarm / Melbourne (TIX)
Tickets are on sale
Tuesday, 20 Jan, 11:00 AM AEDT
via tnsw.co/tour
GODSPEED LP is out now, buy/stream it here.
TRACKLIST
INTRO
INSTINCT
MISS HER
R.I.P. ME
BIG MACHINE
NOBODY LISTENS
PIG
BIRDBRAIN
BE WHAT YOU WANNA BE
ECSTACY
GODSPEED
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Stages include Area V where Sara Landry presents Eternalism, Klangkuenstler, Hangar, with the likes of Fantasm, 999999999, I Hate Models, Greenhouse with Robert Hood, Chlär (Live), Yanamaste through to East End Dubs and Patrick Topping, The Terminal featuring Mall Grab, Ben Hemsley, The Lab with emerging Scottish artists and new for 2026, The Block.
Ahead of its return to the Royal Highland Centre & Showground, Edinburgh, on 18–19 April 2026, Terminal V has revealed the stage lineups and day splits for its 2026 edition, alongside a new host of artists that have been added to the line up.
The latest additions include a mix of new school disrupters and legends with Biianco, Natte Vistick, Patrick Topping and Prunk all bringing different flavours of house, trance and techno, while The Lab stage is a dedicated platform for emerging Scottish artists and future-facing sounds with the lineup yet to be announced.
Now firmly established as one of Europe’s leading techno festivals, Terminal V 2026 will welcome over 100 artists across six stages, with 40,000 attendees expected across the weekend.
Each stage is designed with a clear purpose, allowing different parts of the electronic spectrum to exist without compromise, from peak-time headline techno to foundational house, from high-pressure intensity to emerging local voices. Together, the stages form a complete ecosystem where every sound has room to exist properly, and the whole site is steeped in the famously high spec production, light and sound that makes this one of Europe’s leading events.
AREA V is where scale, focus and headline energy come together. The flagship stage returns as the focal point for peak-time techno and on Saturday, Sara Landry brings her UK Festival exclusive of Eternalism, with Clara Cuvé, Novah, Fumi, Adrián Mills and Alex Farell. Sunday sees a powerful close led by Klangkuenstler, alongside Anetha X Patrick Mason, DJ Gigola X ØTTA and Ueberrest and a world exclusive b2b of SPFDJ X SIM0NE.
Expect relentless, high-intensity techno built for pace and endurance at HANGAR. Across both days, this stage delivers uncompromising pressure, featuring artists including 999999999, I Hate Models, Fantasm, Vieze Asbak, Winson and more representing the hardest edge of the Terminal V spectrum.
GREENHOUSE is a stage rooted in history, groove and musicality which on Saturday sees raw, stripped-back techno inspired by the genre’s early forms, with Robert Hood, Chlär (Live), Alarico, Clouds X Tommy Holohan. On Sunday, a shift toward deeply rooted tech house music, led by Patrick Topping, East End Dubs, Traumer, Prunk and La La.
THE TERMINAL is for high-energy sets built for emotional release rather than genre boundaries. Think fast transitions, big moments and no holding back with artists including Mall Grab, Ben Hemsley, Will Atkinson, Morgan Seatree, DJ Gigola, Pegassi and Spray across the weekend.
2026 brings a brand new stage to Terminal V Festival – The Block – with a secret guest lineup – stay tuned.
With a significant site investment and a clearly defined vision across every stage, Terminal V 2026 continues to refine its identity not by expanding aimlessly, but by giving each sound its own space to exist with real narrative and intent.
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TERMINAL V FESTIVAL 2026
STAGE / DAY SPLITS
SATURDAY 18TH APRIL
A-Z (artist order)
AREA V – SARA LANDRY PRESENTS ETERNALISM
SUNDAY 19TH APRIL
AREA V
ANETHA X PATRICK MASON
KLANGKUENSTLER
ØTTA X DJ GIGOLA
SIM0NE X SPFDJ
SOMEWHEN
UEBERREST
+more tbc
HANGAR
999999999
I HATE MODELS
KLOFAMA
LOLA CERISE
NATTE VISSTICK (new addition)
ONLYNUMBERS
NEGITIV
RAXELLER
GREENHOUSE
EAST END DUBS
LA LA
PATRICK TOPPING (new addition)
PRUNK (new addition)
TRAUMER
+more tbc
THE TERMINAL
BENWAL X HELENA LAUWAERT
DJ GIGOLA
MAIN PHASE
MALL GRAB
MORGAN SEATREE
PEGASSI
SPRAY
+more tbc
THE LAB
LINE UP TO BE ANNOUNCED.
THE BLOCK
BRAND NEW STAGE FOR 2026. SECRET GUEST LINE UP.
Scotland’s No. 1 electronic music festival, Terminal V, has revealed the full stage and day splits alongside confirmation of a £1 million investment into the festival site
18th-19th April 2026
Royal Highland Centre & Showground, Edinburgh
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Aminé brought the last leg of his aptly titled Tour de Dance to Sydney’s Metro Theatre last Saturday, and dance he did. In the midst of a 40-degree heatwave, Aminé brought the heat to a new level with an effervescent energy that made the Metro come alive.
The artist had me hooked from the start as the house lights dimmed and the theatre was lit by a Keith Haring–esque illustrated sequence of visuals that captured the vibrancy of the rapper’s music. A strong first look at the level of energy the artist would bring. The phrase “Nothing beats an Aminé holiday” lit the screen as he took the stage making the first of many references to the pursuit of a never-ending summer, the core motif of his latest album, 13 Months of Sunshine and a vibe that the artist delivered with every track.
Opening the show with Arc de Triomphe, the second single from the album, the dance-heavy production of this summer anthem matched the fire of Aminé’s energy and got the crowd jumping.
The artists stage presence and charisma is incredibly undeniable, as he promises to make the audience feel sexy and confident throughout the show. “When I say you’re beautiful, you say ‘I know,’” he cheered, hyping up the crowd as they chanted back at him.
A major highlight of the night for me was New Flower! A self-reflective track that features Leon Thomas, chronicling Aminé’s life pre-virality and his journey chasing his dream. The bridge is a key turning point of the song, and its meaning was amplified by Aminé’s vibrant stage presence:
“And when the sun hits your skin
I hope you know you belong where you been
And we’ll grow, that’s for sure, but in the end
We’ll be back in the ground once again”
Hearing these words echoed with adoration by his fans was a beautiful celebration of how far the artist has come and if I wasn’t sold already by his warmth and electricity he really had me with his sincerity.
Underneath Aminè’s charm and free spirited performance there is a level of heart and passion that really moves you. The title track of his album, 13MOS really heroes this, a tribute to his Ethiopian heritage and the short thirteenth month, Pagume. Aminé’s performance of the track was ignited with a sense of passion and energy overlayed with a rhythmic dance beat that really makes you want to move.
The show closed with a stellar run of his biggest hits, ending with Reel It In, Spice Girl, and the viral Caroline – the perfect culmination of a 60-minute show filled with nonstop dancing and major summer energy. If I wasn’t a fan of Aminè before, i certainly am now.
Of course a singer as dramatic as YUNGBLUD, full of raw energy and flair, would choose a 42° day to make his return to Australia after a whopping 3 years.
This heat didn’t deter any of his superfans though, people queuing up from as early as 3pm the day before the show, with at least 40 people lined up by midnight. Absolute dedication. More fans queued throughout the burning heat that day. I myself delayed my arrival in favour of sitting in my car until it was time to head in. Upon approaching the venue, the aircon leaked out from the front gates, and all I could think was “Thank you Qudos”.
The energy was electric as people trickled into the venue, the pit slowly filling, just a sea of people waiting to see this rising rock star.
“Have you heard their new stuff?” the PA asked just before the opener’s set. Yes, I have, and it is excellent. As promised, Dune Rats certainly got the stage warmed up (if it wasn’t already, thanks again heat wave). The crowd was jumping and it was all around just an epic, sweaty time. Leaving the stage with a dramatic guitar throw (that thing went meters into the air, I swear), it was time for the countdown to the Idol himself to begin.
As we waited with extreme anticipation, Black Sabbath rang out over the arena, and just like that, we knew it was time.
To say that YUNGBLUD was anything other than absolute mayhem and electricity would simply be a lie. From the very moment he took to the stage, Dominic Harrison absolutely dominated.
From confetti to pyrotechnics, there was never a dull moment. In true YUNGBLUD fashion, Harrison invited a crowd member on stage to play “Fleabag” and we were honestly blown away, as this fan from Wollongong performed the song on a guitar that was upside down. Talk about a high-pressure performance. During this incredible display, the crowd seemed to brace themselves for what was coming next, and it did not disappoint.
Dom dove headfirst into a sea of adoring fans, only after standing tall with them, chanting the lyrics to a fan favourite.
But the moment that really stole the show was when Harrison paid tribute to his “friend in the sky”, the late great Ozzy Osbourne.
His cover of “Changes” has already received critical acclaim, earning him one of his first Grammy nominations for Best Rock Performance. It was an emotional moment for the crowd and for the singer himself, but no one in the building let him sing alone.
YUNGBLUD has been performing in Australia since he was 15, the singer saying that we were “the first country to believe in us”. It truly felt like such a special moment to share. Even in an arena of 20,000 people, it felt like he was talking to each of us personally.
Closing out the show with the lead single from the Idols record, “Zombie” was another emotional performance, but also one filled with energy from fans who screamed the lyrics back at him. With just a touch more confetti and a promise to meet fans outside by the merch stand, the rock show that stunned us all was over. YUNGBLUD is truly an incredible performer, and we can only hope it’s not another 3 years before we get to see this icon in his element again.
Photography: Jordan Munns
Words: Charlotte Najjar
What stood out most was the emotional range in the set. It wasn’t just hard techno for the sake of intensity; there were moments that felt almost cinematic, where distorted melodies cut through the noise and gave everyone a split second to breathe before being thrown straight back into chaos. Those transitions hit hard. You could see it on people’s faces. Eyes closed, jaws clenched, hands in the air like they were bracing for impact.
The sound system was pushed to its limits, but in the best way possible. Every low end punch landed square in the chest, while the highs sliced cleanly without ever feeling muddy. The lighting stayed dark and aggressive, perfectly matching the mood: minimal, strobing, unforgiving.
By the final stretch, sweat was dripping from the ceiling and nobody wanted it to end. Walking out into the Sydney night felt surreal, like waking up from something intense and slightly unhinged. It wasn’t just a set, it was a full-body experience. One that’ll stick with me for a long time.
On 24th January, the legendary FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Bangkok to transform Ambience Space into a multi-room, day festival experience and the venue’s first event of this scale in a landmark moment for the city’s evolving cultural landscape. A Bangkok debut DJ set for Basement Jaxx headlines with ex Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook playing alongside Manchester legends like 808 State, Jon Dasilva, DJ Paullete, and more heady house and tech from Move D, Huerta, Liquid Earth and others.
Born in Manchester in 1982, The Haçienda defined modern club culture and launched a global movement that still resonates today. Its return to Bangkok celebrates a long-standing musical connection between Manchester and Krung Thep, first forged in the 80s, carried forward by new generations and still live on today’s dancefloors.
Basement Jaxx are Brit Award-winning pioneers whose explosive DJ sets blend house, breaks, carnival energy and timeless classics. 25 years on from Rooty, they remain one of dance music’s most electrifying forces.
Very Special Guest Peter Hook makes a rare appearance. He is the Haçienda’s original owner and founding architect of Manchester’s sound with his bass playing in Joy Division and New Order and is a direct link to the club’s origins, bringing its spirit, stories and attitude to Bangkok.
Fellow Manchester legends 808 State, acid house trailblazers and electronic music pioneers, Jon Dasilva, a seminal Haçienda resident and early sonic architect, DJ Paulette, another Haçienda resident, LGBTQ+ pioneer and UK club icon also play. Add in Move D, a deep, emotive selector and long-time cult favourite, Panorama Bar regular and modern house standout Huerta and hardware-driven house, electro and tech-funk innovator Liquid Earth and together, the line-up reflects the Haçienda’s original forward-facing ethos by bridging legacy and future dancefloor sounds.
Room 2 is hosted by Mixmag & Transport. Celebrating Transport’s 10th Anniversary, this room unites one of the world’s leading dance platforms with Bangkok’s longest-running underground party.
Room 3 is a Bangkok Collectives Showcase featuring Yellowfang, Pissawong, More Rice, Kangkao, Romrom and more, alongside pop-up record stalls and official Haçienda merchandise.
Produced with support from Maho Rasop, Bar Temp, Transport and Bangkok Community Radio and with tickets strictly limited to 2,000, this is a must-attend event that will go down in history.
Full Line-up:
Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) • Peter Hook • 808 State • Jon Dasilva • DJ Paulette • Move D • Huerta • Liquid Earth • Yellowfang • Pam Anantr • Ché Wax • Overmars • Transport 10th Anniversary (Room 2) • Pissawong • More Rice • Kangkao • Romrom • Olbi Iyah (Room 3)
Tickets are strictly limited to 2000 and are on sale now at; https://www.ticketmelon.com/
FAC51 THE HAÇIENDA, BANGKOK
24 Jan 2026 | 14:00-24:00
Ambience Space, City Centre (10400)
First-ever multi-room dance festival with 2,000 capacity
77 Unveils First Events of 2026 to build on a breakout first year
Zamna, Dennis Ferrer, Trikk, Julya Karma, Magdalena and more feature
As it enters the new year, London music venue 77 has announced its 2026 opening schedule, continuing its focus on music-led events within a purpose-built space designed around sound, lighting and a deep connection between artist and crowd.
After a hugely successful inaugural Autumn/Winter season, the new programme continues 77’s commitment to bringing together a community of dedicated music fans, showcasing house and techno from internationally respected artists in a space crafted for an immersive music experience.
Alongside its in-house programme, 77 will also be partnering with Zamna and Lone Collective, marking the beginning of a new series of collaborative event nights that bring globally recognised brands and distinctive curatorial identities into the space.
Successful event ACASO have also chosen 77 as their preferred destination, adding further depth and profile to the line-up and cementing the venue’s reputation as a trusted home for electronic music.
January is led by a standout collaboration on Saturday 24 January with Lone Collective and the globally recognised Zamna brand which hosts immerse showcases across the globe.
February sees house and techno royalty step into the booth, including US pioneer Dennis Ferrer on Friday 6 February as he brings his timeless, soul-driven sound to Marylebone. Later in the month, Magdalena and Yvonne Simone land on Friday 20 February with a refined blend of melodic depth and groove-led energy. The cult Zamna brand then returns on Friday 27 February.
March continues the momentum with line-ups including CIZA, Julya Karma, Nowa, Trikk and Novak, with Julya Karma, Nowa and Trikk all part of the Innervisions label family, reinforcing 77’s commitment to genre-spanning programming.
More artists and events will be announced across the coming weeks, with the opening setting the tone for what promises to be a defining year ahead.
77 A-Z Lineup 2026
ACASO
Amirita
AYA
CIZA
Culoe De Song
Dennis Ferrer
Indigenous
Julya Karma
Kasango
Le Blanc
Lone Collective
Magdalena
Novak
Nowa
Temple Tales Presents
Trikk
Vidojean
Yvonne Simone
Zamna
More to be announced
Chinese Laundry is underway with its most expansive summer program to date, continuing its legacy as Sydney’s home for tightly curated electronic music events. The clubbing institution welcomes global icons, rising experimentalists, national heavyweights, and community-shaping collectives, reinforcing its role as a vital platform for Australian talent and a destination for discerning dancers.
For 30 years, Chinese Laundry has championed underground electronic expression with a community-first ethos, supporting emerging artists while attracting the world’s most respected selectors across a myriad of scenes and subgenres. Its intimate atmosphere remains a space where club enthusiasts come for music-first experiences: close-knit dancefloors, a phone-free dancefloor, and diverse programming that strengthens Sydney’s nightlife.
This summer channels that legacy with a lineup spanning techno, house, drum & bass, and deep progressive journeys, welcoming standout local collectives and residents.
Program Highlights
- January 9 sees Berlin-based Alex Kassian kickstart the year with his signature blend of psychedelic house, cosmic disco and melodic techno.
- January 9 sees Berlin-based Alex Kassian kickstart the year with his signature blend of psychedelic house, cosmic disco and melodic techno.
- January 10 welcomes Merve b2b Ben Fester, delivering a high-energy, back-to-back session that cuts across house, techno and breaks. Joined by Marli, expect fast-moving selections and dancefloor-focused momentum built for peak-time club energy.
- January 17 brings UK DJ/producer IMOGEN, who delivers a raw, club-focused sound spanning techno, electro and bass, shaped by her roots in London’s underground and appearances at venues like fabric and Berghain. Joined by Amsterdam-based AMORAL, whose driving grooves and rolling basslines balance power and precision for a high-impact club session.
- January 23 presents Mandidextrous. Expect a fusion of free tekno, 4×4 beats and D&B-inspired energy from the Bristol-based artist, a pioneering figure in the tekno and speed bass scene known for explosive, high-velocity sets that push beyond genre boundaries.
- January 24 sees Olivia Mendez take a vinyl-only approach, delivering deep, minimal and hypnotic techno selections. Her sets prioritise groove, texture and flow, creating an immersive late-night atmosphere.
- January 31 closes out the month as trance legend John 00 Fleming returns with an extended progressive odyssey. With a career dating back to the late 1980s and founder of the influential JOOF Recordings, Fleming’s transcendent sets blend progressive, psy and classic trance.
While more names are yet to be announced for the months ahead, Chinese Laundry collaborates with Sydney collectives and resident DJs, expanding pathways for emerging talent and nurturing sonic communities that represent the depth of Australia’s electronic landscape.
Chinese Laundry’s fresh approach to programming reflects decades of community development, mentorship, and cultural stewardship in Sydney nightlife. Together with collectives, residents, and visiting tastemakers, the team curates weekly experiences with artist discovery at their core, bridging new electronic movements with the club’s long-standing reputation for unforgettable electronic music experiences. Tickets are available here.
ABOUT CHINESE LAUNDRY
Chinese Laundry is a landmark of Australian club culture, celebrated for its rave rooms, underground spirit, and three-decade legacy in electronic music. Chinese Laundry’s Sussex St location has an illustrious history dating back over 100 years. The venue became notorious in the ‘60s for hosting underground parties, both legal and illegal, to celebrate music, expression, and freedom. Today, the club delivers intimate dancefloors, discovery-led programming, and state-of-the-art sound. Chinese Laundry was a key platform in supporting emerging talents like Flume and Dom Dolla, while hosting electronic luminaries such as Sasha, Jeff Mills and Goldie. Chinese Laundry remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing both current and future generations of musical talent, eagerly supporting innovative and distinctive concepts.
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Record Store Day Australia returns for 2026 on Saturday 18 April, celebrating the vital role independently owned record stores play in Australian communities and the people who make them thrive; from store owners and staff, to artists, labels and music lovers.
Since its beginnings in 2008, Record Store Day has grown into a global celebration of independent music retail. The day continues to support music communities, labels, emerging and established artists, while supporting our local indie record stores, highlighting their unique role as cultural hubs and community spaces.
The continued resurgence of physical music formats from vinyl to CDs, cassettes, and more has people coming together in record stores to discover music, connect with their communities, and celebrate the culture that exists beyond streaming platforms.
Artists and labels are invited to submit expressions of interest to release music as part of Record Store Day Australia 2026. Releases may be presented via OG formats, vinyl, CD, and cassette, or via KiTbetter, the new hybrid physical and digital music format designed to blend the collectible appeal of physical music products of albums, photo cards, booklets, and merchandise, helping restore value in music ownership by giving fans something tangible to hold and as well as the connected digital experience. Record Store Day Australia aims to provide flexible pathways for artists to participate while celebrating physical and collectable formats. EOIs close Friday, 30 January.
Previous years have seen releases issued as part of Record Store Day Australia from Ninajirachi, Ruel, You Am I, Pond, The Grogans, Olana Janfa, Beth and Blue, Heavy Moss, Ella Thompson, Ocean Alley, Underground Lovers, Montaigne, Tasman Keith, Confidence Man, Peking Duk and Darren Hayes collaboration, The Wiggles, Bluey and more.
Record Store Day Australia recognises record stores as more than retail spaces, but also as community hubs, where shared musical passion forges connections that digital, algorithm-driven platforms often fail to replicate.
These physical spaces facilitate intergenerational connections, from first-time vinyl buyers to seasoned collectors, who share their knowledge and help ensure that culture remains accessible. The continued existence of the physical music and vinyl ecosystem is a conscious choice, and Record Store Day highlights the unique benefits of physical music retail over digital alternatives: human-driven discovery, the promotion of intentional listening experiences, and community support for artist development.
Save The Date
Record Store Day – Saturday 18 April 2026
Artists & Labels: Expressions of interest are now open for Record Store Day Australia releases in Vinyl, CD, Cassette, or KiTbetter formats.
EOIs CLOSE 5 PM FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY. Submit HERE
Stay tuned for more announcements soon!
For more information on how to participate in Record Store Day Australia, or sign up to receive updates, visit recordstoreday.com.au
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