Summer Dance returns on Jan 4: Jyoty, HALF QUEEN, FLOWDAN AND NEFFA-T + more
SUMMER DANCE
Presented by Astral People + House of Darwin
January 4
JYOTY (UK)
HALF QUEEN (NZ)
CRESCENDOLL
SUMMER DANCE AFTER DARK
FLOWDAN AND NEFFA-T (UK)
CLIPZ (UK)
BOUKI B2B MASH
Tickets on sale now
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As the iconic Summer Dance series continues, today Astral People join forces with social enterprise House of Darwin to reveal the day to night headliners for the next instalment on January 4 at Liberty Hall in Eora/Sydney. An event with purpose, proceeds from this Summer Dance will be directly supporting House of Darwin’s initiatives in regional communities across the Northern Territory. BUY DAY TICKETS HERE + NIGHT TICKETS HERE.
Setting off 2025 with a masterclass of dance music locally and abroad, Summer Dance continues its stride with the next session featuring Jyoty, Halfqueen and Crescendoll. Expect a huge day of energetic expertise, unpredictability and innovative club spectacle, all revelling in the perfect setting Summer Dance has come to be known for.
Leading the charge is London via Amsterdam Jyoty – a one-of-a-kind selector who began her journey as a host on Rinse FM and has now become one of the underground’s most loved figures that has transformed dancefloors all over world. Joining her is the incomparable HALF QUEEN, whose artistry is rooted in the experiences of her Fijian and Pākehā bloodlines and celebrated for her ability to weave the sounds of local and global diasporas. On the local front is Gamilaraay woman and Gadigal based DJ crescendoll, an appreciator of all things club with a high energy style that spans juke, jersey, footwork, hard drum, UK bass, garage and acid.
The energy doesn’t stop as the sun sets – headlining the night for Summer Dance AFTER DARK are two UK pioneers Flowdan and Neffa-T, joining forces for an evening of heavyweight basslines and electrifying energy. Sounding the call to ramp up the party is CLIPZ, a UK legend unleashing top-tier jungle and drum & bass with unmatched precision and intensity. Bringing the spark to the night are dub/garage aficionados and Eora-based Bouki and Mash with a special B2B set.
Summer Dance continues to be recognised as a pillar in the local event space with an enviable tally of consistent sell out status. Be sure to expect a stream of events that assert memorable, ‘need to be there’ experiences, a welcome baptism or a return home to the experience as Summer Dance continues into 2025. Boasting cutting edge programming that places lauded talent as Folamour, Bicep, Honey Dijon, Moodymann, Jyoty, Four Tet, Yung Singh, Eris Drew and Octo Octa side by side with primed to break locals Crybaby, Sollyy, Jennifer Loveless, CC:DISCO! to JamesJamesJames and beyond.
House of Darwin is a community-driven love letter to the Territory, shared with the world. Creating adventure-ready apparel built for unconventional paths, through movement, they animate stories of the Territory’s flora, fauna, people, past and future. Set against the background of remote locations across Australia, they speak on a world stage to incubate and amplify culture, uniting people in the progression of creativity. Through the Foundation, they drive positive change in Indigenous communities and empower generations to shape their world with pride and unity.
Astral People is one of Sydney’s most influential independent music companies, whose multi-faceted approach to the music industry is matched only by their eclectic taste. Formed in 2011 by directors Tom Huggett and Vichara Edirisinghe, Astral People now finds itself a team of many across their distinct management, touring, events, publishing, and label arms: all of which stay true to the company’s original philosophy of community investment and trust in their vision. Artist-focused at its core, their management roster across live instrumentalists, producers and DJs, audio engineers and more covers Cosmo’s Midnight, Memphis LK, Winston Surfshirt to moktar, Sam Alfred and many more. Emphasising their curative taste through their touring roster, Astral People’s consistent ability to locally host sought after, world class experiences from Fred again..’s record-breaking arena tour to Stormzy just as they continue to carve a space for the niche with Yung Lean or Yussef Dayes, their leadership has built into prestigious partnerships with the Sydney Opera House and Vivid Sydney, to name a few. With a thirteen year history dedicated to community investment and staying true to their vision, Astral People’s unique touch can be felt in virtually every space imaginable.