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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