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All great things arrive in threes: Fairground Festival celebrates its third anniversary, on four amazing stages across three incredible halls of music
On November 30th, 2024, Northern Germany’s largest indoor festival returns to the Hanover Exhibition Center – with a fresh addition to the lineup in the form of a brand new hall delivering an incredible hard-style experience, and as always a true unique line-up.
October 29, 2024, Hanover, Germany – Last year, FAIRGROUND Festival made history for the second consecutive year. The Hanover-based indoor festival set a milestone throughout the German festival landscape, thanks to its pioneering ‘Live Acts Only’ concept.
The event welcomed 19,500 visitors from across 39 countries, offering every fan in attendance a unique full-weekend experience that boasted headline superstar DJs from across the electronic music scene.
Media partners including NDR and ARTE, helped broadcast the musical event to electronic music fans, families and friends who couldn’t attend, allowing them the opportunity of experiencing incredible performances from headline acts such as techno-wizard Paul Kalkbrenner, as well as the extraordinary Charlotte De Witte, who in the latest DJ Mag Top 100 poll, was voted the World’s No.1 Techno DJ 2024.
Other amazing headliners who created a historical FAIRGROUND Festival experience included Stephan Bodzin, Danish multi-hyphenate DJ superstar Kolsch, and the unforgettable CamelPhat.
Thanks to partners such as NDR and ARTE more than 2 million additional fans enjoyed the festival experience from the comfort of their own home via easy-to-access live streams.
And next month will be no different, FAIRGROUND Festival will be setting even greater standards for the third edition, when it returns to the Hanover Exhibition Center on November 30, 2024, by promising plenty of exciting and unmissable electronic festival innovations.
A festival expansion, a unique experience and a separate hall for 100% hard-style
Over the past two years, FAIRGROUND Festival has taken place in Hanover Exhibition Center Hall 2 and 3, however this year, due to unprecedented and our persuasive dedicated festival fans, Hall 4 will be added for the very first time. So this year, each individual stage will have both their own hall and their own area. We won’t be stopping there, as we fully expect the festival to grow and grow, and its all for you, our dedicated FAIRGROUND Festival fans.
In direct response to festival fan feedback, the Hard Style community has been given its own area, a huge stage, wider space and a brand new sound system – with the aim of creating a completely new festival experience.
No Friday Festival
In what will likely be disappointing news to some of our FAIRGROUND fans, this year’s 2024 festival will only take place over one day. This important decision was carried out in direct response to answers received from our FAIRGROUND Festival community survey carried out after last year’s incredible event.
“The community reaction as to whether Festival Friday should continue this year was 50/50. However, it quickly became clear to us that Friday could only be an option if the event had a strong, unique selling point, that resolutely met our high standards. And following a collective agreement, we don’t believe it can be achieved according to this year’s expectations. We would prefer to focus on strengthening, and expanding the Saturday festival, and hope our beloved FAIRGROUND community understand. We will, of course, re-evaluate the situation before the 2025 edition”, says Helge Peterknecht, Managing Director of HUNF GmbH and organizer of the FAIRGROUND Festival.
Additional news about FAIRGROUND Festival will be published during the next few weeks via WhatsApp and across the festival’s social media channels, so stay tuned.
An incredible line-up across four amazing stages: The first headliner has already been announced
Since first beginning in 2022, FAIRGROUND Festival has impressed with its eclectic line-up that is quite unparalleled within the German festival landscape. In 2024, the line-up will again be bulging at the seams, filled with top-class artists and superstars from multiple genres of electronic music. This has never-more-so been reflected in the line-up for the upcoming edition.
Requested by FAIRGROUND fans, high-tech minimal German genius BORIS BREJCHA will headline the festival main stage on Nov 30, joined by superstars OLIVER HELDENS, as well as rising star MARLON HOFFSTADT.
Belgian techno-goddess CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, fresh from her DJ MAG TOP 100 success, returns to FAIRGROUND Festival Main stage for the third year in a row – and it feels as if this could be a new DJ residency for the talented KNTXT label founder.
In addition: A B2B world premiere with ARGY and GORDO, as well as hugely talented DJs, ALFRED HEINRICHS and PROPHECY.
The line-up doesn’t end there, as we welcome Italian techno-groundbreaker Deborah De Luca, the unquestionable leader of the hard-techno movement Klangkuenstler, as well as legendary Berghain resident Kobosil, as one of the techno stage headliners.
They will be joined by headline superstars (A-Z) AKKI, BEN KLOCK b2b MARCEL DETTMANN, DANNY AVILA & HI-LO.
The Hard Style stage lineup teases a glimpse of an incredible and unforgettable festival experience. As well as the iconic BRENNAN HEART, hard style fans can look forward to BASS MODULATORS, COONE, KORSAKOFF X, HYSTA, RADICAL REDEMPTION & HIS ORCHESTRA OF ETERNITY, ROOLER, SEFA, SUB ZERO PROJECT and VILLAIN.
A special highlight for Hard Style fans is the exclusive premiere of Radical Redemption, who will be playing his one and only ‘Orchestra of Eternity’ show this year.
Another new addition for this year is our hugely-anticipated fourth stage, which was created in cooperation with Hanover-based event brand Outside World and regional mobile. Inspired by the unforgettable music of the time, the Classic Techno stage welcomes era-defining icons of the 90s and 00s, who will be delivering unforgettable, decade-shaping, techno-hymns with a fresh modern new taste.
CLASSIC TECHNO lineup (A-Z) FRANKY JONES (JONES & STEPHENSON, JAM EL MAR, KAI TRACID, MAURO PICOTTO, NALIN & KANE, OSW BY REVIL O., THOMAS SCHUMACHER and TOM WAX.
Ticket phase 2 of 3 in full motion
After the early bird ticket for FAIRGROUND Festival 2024 sold out within a matter of days, and €69 discounted phase 1 tickets also sold out, sales are now currently in phase 2 and will cost €79. Be quick however, because tickets will soon move into phase 3 and be priced at €89.
Anyone who misses phase 3 or leaves their ticket until the last minute, will still have a chance of winning a ‘Last Chance Ticket’ priced at €99 – however why delay, don’t wait until you’re faced with our dreaded ‘FAIRGROUND Sold Out’ notification.
For more information on tickets or FAIRGROUND festival advice visit our website at www.fairground-festival.de/tickets
Fairground Festival
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m
Location: Hanover exhibition grounds, halls 2 + 3 + 4
Celebrating its tenth anniversary next March, Yours and Owls Festival returns to Wollongong with an exciting blend of local and international talent, including a diverse lineup of crowd favorites and regional artists.
Headlining the two-day event are Ireland’s Fontaines D.C., the dynamic Denzel Curry, indie icons The Kooks, and Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls. Alongside these big names, the festival will feature performances from artists like Elderbrook, Hockey Dad, and Honey Dijon, with more acts still to be announced.
Spread across four stages, Yours and Owls offers festival-goers a vibrant weekend filled with music, art installations, and delicious food in the beautiful beachfront setting of Wollongong.
It’s hard to believe Yours and Owls began as a small one-stage gathering in a local art cafe a decade ago, growing into a cornerstone of Australia’s festival scene.
The 2025 event welcomes attendees aged 16 and over, with under-18s required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Presale tickets go live at 9am AEDT on October 29, followed by general ticket sales at 9am on October 30. Sign up to access presale prices before they’re gone!
Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, The Kooks, Goo Goo Dolls, Elderbrook, Hockey Dad, Honey Dijon, JPEG Mafia, The Jungle Giants, Orville Peck, Peach PRC, Salute, The Veronicas, Allday, Babe Rainbow, Coterie, Cyril, DICE, The Dreggs, Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn, grentperez, Isabel Larosa, Magdalena Bay, MAY-A, Mark Blair, Pond, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Sam Tompkins, san Cisco, Slowly Slowly, Sycco, Wunderhorse, Battlesnake, Bean Magazine, Bodyjar, The Belair Lip Bombs, C.O.F.F.I.N, Crocodylus, Keli Holiday, Kitschen Boy, Le Shiv, Miss Kaninna, Nick Ward, Ra Ra viper, Satin Cali, Total Tommy, Y.O.G.A and more!
NEW GLOBAL FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN EORA/SYDNEY:
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL UNVEILS AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF MUSIC + ART + HUMAN CONNECTION ON COCKATOO ISLAND
50+ DJs and LIVE ACTS ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING MARCEL DETTMANN,
MOODYMANN, ADIEL, CARL CRAIG, MR. G, DJ LAG, PAUL WOOLFORD,
FRANCESCO DEL GARDA, JANE FITZ, QUEST and TAMA SUMO & LAKUTI
This one-of-a-kind transformative experience is set to challenge perceptions and awaken the senses as the 6,000-capacity event delivers two days of vibrant dance music from local and international acts and mind-blowing art installations in one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront settings.
Four mind-expanding stages will push the boundaries of artistic expression, with epic world-class production values creating an immersive labyrinth of festivities in tunnels, passages, forecourts and industrial buildings. The Turbine Hall will take punters in a surreal industrial portal into the unknown, while the outdoor Eastern Apron, Red Room and Rabbit Hole stages take full advantage of Cockatoo Island’s historical surroundings and stunning harbour backdrops.
A unique vision of festive revelry from Jody Coker of Essential Events Management – the Australian promoter responsible for some of the world’s best parties and music events, including the annual Gorgeous Presents NYE party at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia – THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launches in Sydney with bold plans for expansion and future editions slated for the UK, Dubai and Barcelona.
An electrifying line-up of 50 international and Australian live acts and DJs are locked in for the festival’s inaugural edition, spanning some of the most exciting names in house, techno and the diverse breadth of electronic music.
Leading the musical charge are globally renowned DJs and two of Detroit’s musical luminaries, Carl Craig and Moodymann, who are set to wow punters with a rare back-to-back DJ set. They will be joined by Italian sensation Adiel, known for hypnotic sets in Ibiza and Goa Ultrabeat residency in Rome. Berlin icon Marcel Dettmann, heralded for destroying the hallowed walls of the infamous Berghain nightclub, also joins the esteemed list of international names.
Music lovers can also expect more celebrated names from across the pond such as Paul Woolford, DJ Masda, Mr. Ho, Particles (Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle), Mr. G, Reptant (Live), Quest, Sampol and Christian AB.
35 acclaimed local DJs are also locked in, spanning established favourites in the form of Adi Toohey, Mad Racket DJs, Barney Kato, Reenie, Magda Bytnerowicz, Kate Doherty, Ezra and Lorna Clarkson.
Kazuma Onishi, miss behave and a slew of renowned and still-to-be-announced abstract performers will also grace the stages, while celebrated Sydney artist Danny Willians will be bringing a new piece of art to life over the course of the weekend.
One-day tickets start at $119 and a limited number of camping packages for weekend campers are also available.
Campers will stay in Cockatoo Island’s award-winning urban campground with unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour. Accommodation packages range from pre-erected basic tents to premium tents furnished with creature comforts.
A special THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launch party is taking place on December 31 at the MCA Sydney rooftops, featuring a 4-hour set from Fabric legend Craig Richards (tickets available here).
To register for pre-sale tickets visit: TheNowhereFestival.com
Tickets on sale Tuesday 5th November at 9:00am.
Nowhere Festival Founder Jody Coker said:
“A collective of the world’s best promoters and producers are curating The Nowhere Festival experience – bringing an unparalleled depth of creativity and music to explore and discover.”
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL 2025 LINE-UP
ADIEL | CARL CRAIG | CHRISTIAN AB | DJ LAG | DJ MASDA | FRANCESCO DEL GARDA | KONDUKU | LUCA LOZANO | MARCEL DETTMANN | MOODYMANN | MOOPIE | MR. G (LIVE) | MR HO | NVST | PARTICLES (JANE FITZ & MARCO SHUTTLE) | PAUL WOOLFORD | QUEST | REPTANT (LIVE) | SAFETY TRANCE | SAMPOL | SPECIAL
REQUEST | TAMA SUMO & LAKUTI
ACCENT’ . ADI TOOHEY . ATTU
au4r33y . BARNEY KATO . BORTZO . DANNY SATRIA . EZRA . FOZ . HOUSE OF RALPH . JONO XIDIAS . JUNGIST . KATE DOHERTY . KAZUMBA ONISHI . LANDFILL . LEWBA . LORNA CLARKSON . LOUIS . LUK . MAD RACKET DJS . MAGDA BYTNEROWICZ . MAS KATO. MEHMET ALPDDOGAN . miss behave . REENIE . TRINITY . UNDISCLOSED DJs
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL is taking place at Cockatoo Island on 8-9 February, 2025. To register for early bird tickets, head to TheNowhereFestival.com
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South Coast duo SURELY SHIRLEY named as Australian tour supports for INFINITY SONG (US)
Australian audiences will soon be able to enjoy the full Infinity Song experience when the band makes their debut appearances on the East Coast this summer with special guests just announced, SURELY SHIRLEY.
South Coast NSW sisters Jenaya and Anisha – aka SURELY SHIRLEY – will join the tour, starting in Brisbane at The Brightside on December 6, before hitting The Nightcat in Melbourne and Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory.
In 2024, the beloved New York soft rock/R&B group reached new heights with the release of their much-anticipated album, Metamorphosis Complete, a record that beautifully tied up the ‘Metamorphosis’ era for the band, while also showcasing new material for fans to devour.
Surely Shirley brings a coastal vibe coupled with a fusion of indie pop that evoke ‘60s ballads and rhythms. Surely Shirley have been making an impact since debuting in 2023 with their single ‘Honeymoon Island’.
‘Honeymoon Island’ spurred the quick development of a loyal fanbase across the country and a live presence that has seen the girls support artists including Pacific Avenue, The VANNS and Meg Mac, making Surely Shirley a great fit for the upcoming Infinity Song tour.
These shows are sure to leave an unforgettable impression on Australian audiences; Infinity Song themselves drawing comparisons to groups like Fifth Dimension and ABBA.
INFINITY SONG ‘METAMORPHOSIS’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Special Guests Surely Shirley
Tickets via October Presents
Friday December 6th The Brightside Brisbane
Saturday December 7th Nightcat Melbourne
Sunday December 8th Oxford Art Factory Sydney
SURELY SHIRLEY: Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | Triple J Unearthed | YouTube
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COG ADDS CROWBAR BRISBANE SHOW TO THE VINYL TOUR CONTINUED THIS NOVEMBER, TOURING REGIONAL WA, SYDNEY + BRISBANE THIS OCT + NOV
Kicking off The Vinyl Tour Continued earlier this month, today prolific Aussie rockers Cog are pleased to announce an extra live show for 2024, with a performance locked and loaded on Saturday 30 November at Brisbane’s revived live music venue: Crowbar.
Following the recent news that Brisbane live music institute The Zoo would be taken over by Crowbar, the beloved indie venue known for championing all things alternative, punk and heavy, the announcement was music to the ears of heavy fans and bands alike; and Cog will help kick-start this exciting new era onstage at Brisbane’s Crowbar on Saturday 30 November, joined by special guests HAMMERS and The Sea Benz.
Currently on the road visiting largely regional parts of Australia as part of The Vinyl Tour Continued, Cog recently ticked off shows in Bunurong/Frankston, Wadawurrung/Torquay, and Arakwal/Byron Bay, with the latter two shows entirely sold out. The band will be heading next to Goomburrup/Bunbury on Thursday 31 October and Wadandi Boodja/Margaret River on Friday 1 November, supported by Yomi Ship, as well as Walyalup/Fremantle on Saturday 2 November supported by Yomi Ship and Primrose Path. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t delay!
And before heading up to the Sunshine State for their freshly announced Crowbar Brisbane extravaganza as the final stop on The Vinyl Tour Continued, Cog will also jump up on the hallowed stage of Crowbar Sydney on Friday 29 November for the venue’s inaugural birthday celebrations, also joined by HAMMERS and The Sea Benz, with the event sold out months in advance; and the night set to be one for the ages.
Renowned as one of the country’s consummate live acts, this tour sees Cog continue the festivities surrounding the long-awaited release of their seminal albums The New Normal (2005) and Sharing Space (2008) on vinyl for the first time ever, as well as the first pressing of their compilation record Just Visiting (2008).
Tickets for The Vinyl Tour Continued are currently on sale now and available here.
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THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
w/ Yomi Ship
Prince of Wales, Goomburrup/Bunbury WA
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER (SELLING FAST)
w/ Yomi Ship
Settlers Tavern, Wadandi Boodja/Margaret River WA
SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER (SELLING FAST)
w/ Yomi Ship + Primrose Path
Freo Social, Walyalup/Fremantle WA
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER (SOLD OUT)
CROWBAR BIRTHDAY WEEK
w/ HAMMERS + The Sea Benz
Crowbar, Gadigal/Sydney NSW
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER (NEW SHOW)
w/ HAMMERS + The Sea Benz
Crowbar, Meanjin/Brisbane QLD
FOR TICKET INFO & MORE, HEAD HERE
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Tyler, The Creator by Luis “Panch” Perez
CHROMAKOPIA
PRE-SAVE/ORDER: HTTP://CHROMAKOPIA.COM
TICKETS: HTTP://CHROMAKOPIA.COM
Tyler, The Creator announces a 2025 world tour in support of his forthcoming album CHROMAKOPIA, which is set for release this coming Monday, October 28th (pre order here).
Promoted by AEG Presents, Frontier Touring and MG Live CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR will feature special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas and spans North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the course of 2025. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 1st at 10AM local time in each market.
The tour’s announcement comes on the heels of Tyler sharing “Noid,” the first full single and music video from CHROMAKOPIA, earlier this week ahead of the album’s release this coming Monday.
See here for all upcoming CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR dates and stay tuned for more news from Tyler, The Creator soon.
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Watch: Tyler, The Creator NOID
TYLER, THE CREATOR
CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
Presented by AEG Presents, Frontier Touring and MG Live
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Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 30 October
10am local time – Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney
12pm local time – Auckland
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TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Friday 1 November, 10am local time
ALL SHOWS LIC. ALL AGES
Monday 18 August
Spark Arena | Auckland, NZ
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Friday 22 August
Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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Saturday 23 August
Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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Tuesday 26 August
Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
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Wednesday 27 August
Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
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Saturday 30 August
Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
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Thursday 4 September
RAC Arena | Perth, WA
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Peggy Gou confirms Logic1000 and William Kiss as special guests on November tour
MG Live and Frontier Touring are pumped to announce local electronic producers and DJs Logic1000 (Sydney born / Berlin based) and William Kiss (Melbourne based) as special guests for acclaimed South Korean, Berlin based DJ, producer, Peggy Gou east coast November tour – kicking off next month!
Gou’s first Australian headline tour in two years, kicks off at Brisbane Showgrounds on Friday 15 November before heading to Munro Warehouse, Sydney on Saturday 16 November and winding up at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on Sunday 17 November. Tickets via frontiertouring.com/peggygou
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About Peggy Gou
There has never been a figure in pop culture like Peggy Gou. The self-managed South Korean-born, Berlin-based producer and artist is uniquely revered as both an underground icon and global sensation, sticking by her own unwavering vision to become one of the most in-demand electronic music artists and DJs in the world.
There has never been a figure in pop culture like Peggy Gou. The self-managed South Korean-born, Berlin-based producer and artist is uniquely revered as both an underground icon and global sensation, sticking by her own unwavering vision to become one of the most in-demand electronic music artists and DJs in the world.
In 2023, Gou released her hit single ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’ – Platinum in AU, #1 ARIA Club Single, #2 ARIA Dance Single, voted #15 in triple j Hottest 100, #1 on Global Shazam Chart, #1 Spotify Global Daily Chart, #1 Spotify AU Viral Chart – which was the first track from her hot debut album I Hear You – #5 ARIA Dance Chart and #7 ARIA Vinyl Chart – which also features the official singles ‘Lobster Telephone’, ‘1+1=11’, ‘I Believe In Love Again (with Lenny Kravitz)’ and ‘I Go’. Last month, Gou released an expanded version of her acclaimed debut album, titled I Hear You – Bonus Tracks Edition (out now via Remote Control, here) and includes remixes from Mogwaa, Koreless, Jex Opolis, Spray and more.
Topping the singles charts in multiple countries and soon to be streamed over a quarter of a billion times it sees Gou straddling the underground and mainstream in a way most artists can only aspire to.
Club bangers include ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, ‘Lobster Telephone’, ‘It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)’, ‘Starry Night’, ‘1+1=11’, ‘I Believe In Love Again (with Lenny Kravitz)’ and Kylie Minogue ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head (Peggy Gou’s Midnight Remix)’.
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Watch: Logic1000 – oceanic ft. Vagabon [rebirth] (official video)
About Logic1000
Logic1000 is the moniker of Sydney born, Berlin based producer and DJ Samantha Poulter. Her unique production process conjures concepts, genres, samples, hyper-accurate digital synths, and disembodied textures.
In 2023 Logic experienced a surge of creativity when she became a mother and felt compelled to create something powerful despite her limited time, which led to the release of Mother in March 2024, her debut album with Because Music. Describing the album as a “love letter to house music,” it blends genres like Deep House, UK Funky, and Garage and reflects her creative evolution and personal journey into parenthood, a milestone she never imagined achieving and one that she chronicles across her podcast ‘Therapy’ featuring guests including Jayda G, Anna Lunoe and Jamz Supernova. The album saw high praise from the likes of Mixmag (Best of 2024) DJ Mag (Album of The Month), Sydney Morning Herald, Guardian, Sunday Times, Billboard and Resident Advisor.
Poulter’s career began in her late 20s when she produced music inspired by her dissatisfaction with the current scene. Her breakthrough came with the track ‘DJ Logic Please Forgive Me,’ championed by Four Tet, which propelled her from making songs on SoundCloud to playing at large festivals and remixing the likes Dua Lipa, Don Toliver, Shygirl and Caribou.
Now confident in her roles as an artist and mother, Poulter reclaims her space in the music world. She has set herself on a path for delivering music that is open-hearted and irresistibly melodic, house music that speaks directly to what it is to be human.
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Listen (Soundcloud) : William Kiss
About William Kiss
Melbourne’s producer and DJ William Kiss has a firm foothold on his signature house and techno sound, having signed his most successful tracks on Gudu, Rekids, UNCAGE, Club Bad, Bush and Carl Cox’s 23rd Century. Clocking up over 5 million streams across his catalogue and driving clubs and stages across Australia, Asia and Europe – with standout sets at institutions like Watergate, Pike’s Ibiza, and staple festivals such as Beyond The Valley and Sundancer.
With a decisive focus on percussive elements, undertones full of groove, rumbling baselines and main floor hooks, William creates music for the masses with classic electronic endurance. Stemming from a percussion-based background, the complexities and the sometimes-understated simplicities of techno hues have always struck a chord with him, fascinated by the raw power conveyed through basic elements. Drawing influence from all ends of the musical spectrum, William Kiss maintains the relentless passion and drive to create, with a highly anticipated slew of forthcoming releases via pioneering local and international labels.
Don’t miss this epic electronic line-up of Peggy Gou, Logic1000 and William Kiss next month!
PEGGY GOU
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LOGIC1000 AND WILLIAM KISS
AUSTRALIA TOUR
NOVEMBER 2024
Presented by MG Live & Frontier Touring
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Friday 15 November
Brisbane Showgrounds | Brisbane, QLD
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Saturday 16 November
Munro Warehouse | Sydney, NSW
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Sunday 17 November
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
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FRENCH ELECTRONIC DUO JERSEY ANNOUNCE PLEASE, DON’T BREAK OUR NEW SYNTHS
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
PLAYING BEYOND THE VALLEY (VIC), FIELD DAY (NSW)
+ BRISBANE HEADLINE SHOW
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TRACKLIST
1. In The Shadow
2. Over & Over
3. Giant Cotton Balls
4. Ghost Of What Could Be
5. I Need For Speed
6. Colors Turn Grey
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Photography: Aiden Parker
After a triumphant year and a historic Juno Award win, Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla is set to return to Australia and New Zealand this October – his first visit since his 2022 debut.
Known for his chart-topping hits and magnetic stage presence, Aujla will bring his ‘It Was All A Dream’ world tour to Australian and New Zealand fans, delivering an unforgettable experience.
Karan Aujla has rapidly ascended to global stardom, with his latest album ‘Making Memories‘ surpassing one billion streams and securing a spot on the Global Digital Artist List at #38. His collaboration with DIVINE on ‘Street Dreams’ dominated charts worldwide, showcasing versatility and widespread appeal. Following his standout performance at the Juno Awards and winning the Fan Choice Award, Aujla is ready to captivate audiences across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian and New Zealand fans will be treated to Aujla’s signature blend of Punjabi folk and contemporary sounds across Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. This tour marks a significant milestone in Aujla’s career, highlighting his journey from a small village in Punjab to the global stage.
Aujla’s fans can expect a dynamic and electrifying performance, filled with hits from his extensive catalogue, including tracks from his debut album ‘BacTHAfuKUP (B.T.F.U.)’ and his latest release ‘Making Memories’.
Karan Aujla, a powerhouse of Punjabi music, has captured hearts worldwide with his heartfelt lyrics and captivating performances. Relocating to Canada in 2014, he began writing chart-topping hits for leading artists, culminating in his own successful solo career. His debut album ‘BacTHAfuKUP (B.T.F.U.)’ solidified his status as a global ambassador of Punjabi music, with over 100 million streams.
With 3 billion views on YouTube, Aujla’s music resonates with fans across the globe. His latest album ‘Making Memories’ and collaborations with artists like DIVINE and YG have further cemented his place.
KARAN AUJLA AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Friday, October 25th Qudos Bank Arena Sydney
Sunday, October 27th Rod Laver Arena Mebourne
Wednesday, October 30th Spark Arena Auckland
PRAISE
“An innovative new wave of diasporic artists is blurring boundaries between genres and setting chart records. They’re blending traditional and contemporary sounds to create something undeniably their own — and it’s spreading worldwide.”
RollingStone
“the latest sign of the Punjabi-Canadian star’s meteoric rise.”
Billboard
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Tasmania’s legendary Party in the Paddock (PITP) is gearing up for an epic 2025 return, running from February 6th to 9th at Quercus Park by the scenic Liffey River in Lutruwita/Tasmania. What started as a grassroots local event has now exploded into the island’s biggest multi-day camping festival, and this year promises to be one for the books.
Headlining the weekend are none other than the iconic Empire of the Sun and the ethereal AURORA, with a mystery Secret Headliner guaranteed to bring serious energy. Joining them on stage are punk rock disruptors Amyl & The Sniffers, American pop sensation Role Model, and beloved Aussie singer-songwriter Angie McMahon.
The lineup doesn’t end there—festival-goers can also catch performances from Still Woozy, Thelma Plum, King Stingray, Slowly Slowly, Allday, and loads more.
Beyond the music, PITP offers a full-on experience with jaw-dropping art installations, live podcasts, comedy shows, drag performances, bustling pop-up markets, and interactive experiences spread across six vibrant stages.
If you’re craving a weekend of unforgettable music and nonstop adventure, Party in the Paddock 2025 is where the magic happens!
PARTY IN THE PADDOCK 2025
6th – 9th 2025 February
Quercus Park, 15 minutes from Launceston, Tasmania.
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‘SECRET HEADLINER’
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“Seeing you tonight? It’s a bad idea, right?”. The ‘Guts’ tour officially hits Sydney as the gen z’s very own punk rock princess Olivia Rodrigo explodes onto stage in a sparkling ensemble, opening the night with her hit single ‘Bad Idea Right?’ from her sophomore album ‘Guts’, a song that perfectly set the scene for the night with the five words “maybe I can fix him?”.
Since her hit single ‘Driver’s License’, Olivia’s life leapt from Disney stardom (starring in the hit series ‘High School Musical the Musical the Series’) to becoming the powerhouse pop icon she’s known as today. Her debut album ‘Sour’ instantly became a chart-topping success, dominating streaming platforms and garnering the hearts of millions worldwide. Her lyrical mix of teenage heartbreak and melodrama mixed with the hard hitting, distorted instrumentals instantly made her be known as a force to be reckoned with amongst the upcoming new artists of her generation, a sound that was seamlessly transitioned into her live performances.
The night went on like a theatrical spectacle, with Olivia creating moments within each part of the night highlighted by dynamic set designs and carefully curated outfit changes. Songs like “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl” and “Teenage Dream” offered us a rare glimpse into her own personal life, her super catchy and relatable lyrics echoing the room from the voices in the crowd. Lead single “Vampire” and “Making the Bed” gave us the signature Olivia ballads she’s known for while being backed by the absolutely gigantic wall of sound delivered from her band, while hard hitters “Pretty Isn’t Pretty” and “Traitor” showed us a more vulnerable side with themes that hit very close to home for a lot of the audience, seeing a piece of themselves in the sequin studded starlet.
Her set was broken into a mix of her upbeat and cheerful hits as well as some more intimate moments through her acoustic driven songs, with Olivia serenading the crowd through “Logical” and “Enough for You” sitting on the edge of the moon surrounded by a scene of stars. Her crowd engagement was next to none, the whole arena screaming in high pitch unison. Echoes of her lyrics bled through every seat, with “Déjà vu” and “Good 4 U” being personal standouts of the night, feet stomping and lungs running out of air as every person in the room (my posse and I very much included) yelled lyrics about revenge, heartbreak and longing so loud that by the end of the night, the only appropriate way to end the night was to look around and ask “Sydney, who hurt you?”
Olivia continues her performances at Qudos up until next Tuesday the 22nd of October – so on the chance that you luck out on Tixel, be sure to hit the glitter bar and be ready for a night full of beautifully chaotic catharsis.
Words: Ken Magno
Photography: Josh Ma
