What city has the best nightlife?
Now i added in 3 NZ citys seeming theres the 2 main for each island and the capital.

You can choose more then one city, because you might of been to a few and likes them the same.
Post pictures of the nightlife or anything really, debate and enjoy! :cheers:

No Gold Coast?

lol at spelling of adelaide.

All depends on what you like.
I don't go out as much as I used to - I do go out when I am visiting Sydney or Melbourne though. I usually only go out partying at gay nightspots, clubs ect because I feel most compfortable in those spaces.

Sydney with 27 gay venues is overated - sorry but Sydney people can be very friendly if they want to "play" but can also be very stuck up!! Sydney is a great night out and alot of fun can be had if you can let go though. Had many fun times in Sydney.

Melbourne with its 16 gay venues is great but too spread out. It is also a little conservative and there is no real gay "ghetto" so to speak - its a very mixed city in terms of culture which can be a great thing or a bad thing. I find it hard to let go and have fun as I would in some other cities because there is a conservativeness about Melbourne and the scene which can be a little stuffy.

Brisbane with its 10 gay venues is great but is also getting quite mixed now similar to Melbourne. Family in Brisbane was voted Australia's best nightclub two years running and when meeting people from interstate its amazing their reaction - for me Family is OK but my favorite will always be the Wickham - no pretention and plenty of "fun" to be had. Brisbane people tend to be alot more easy going and less pretentious than in Southern Cities.

Gold Coast - with its 8 venues its probably got the largest gay scene in Australia for its small population - I have never found it appealing though. It seems that On the Gold Coast clubs are emptying out by 2am while in Brisbane that is the time when things are getting "hot".

Cairns - with its 2 venues it is nice with lots of international boys visiting.

Perth has 3 venues but I have never been so I can't say.

Adelaide has 5 venues and I have heard nothing but great stuff about how they party in Adelaide - even if the gay scene is the size of a 50c piece! Aparenty Adelaide Rocks!! Could be the fact that so many Adelaide gays have moved to Brisbane in the last few years that I have this opinion about the place because I haven't been in years.

Canberra has one venue - cube - but I have heard nothing about what it is like in terms of nightlife.

Darwin has one venue and aparently is also a great spot to party.

JT

I can only really speak of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Of the two, Brisbane wins hands down for me. Gold Coast is waaaaay to pretentious. As for Brisbane, I don't really enjoy most of the clubs in the cbd (some of the pubs are ok in non-peak times), however the Valley is where its at. Great atmosphere, lots of clubs/pubs really close to each other, as well as a wide variety of music.

I can only really speak of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Of the two, Brisbane wins hands down for me. Gold Coast is waaaaay to pretentious. As for Brisbane, I don't really enjoy most of the clubs in the cbd (some of the pubs are ok in non-peak times), however the Valley is where its at. Great atmosphere, lots of clubs/pubs really close to each other, as well as a wide variety of music.

Hope your not one of those straights who are invading the valley - LOL sorry but there was an article in today's city news about Fortitude Valley being invaded by Straight people. It said that because of this there was a higher degree of violence towards the gay community.

Perhaps I should be a little more tollerant of Straight people - I mean people are born straight, its not like you just wake up and decide to be straight:)

As far as nightlife in Brisbane goes here is a quick rundown on the main precincts.

Fortitude Valley - where it all happens. Its a 24 hour, never sleeps hot spot full of great nightclubs and dayclubs to boot!! It is also very mixed (now) with great all day and all night food, entertainment and great shopping too.

West End - in a word its Brisbane's Bohemian center. Mix with a wide range of different cultures from Greek through to Asian to Turkish and everything in between. Its the only place in Australia where alfresco dining and shisha smoking go hand in hand - Its a bit like Nimbin too if you know what I mean;)

Caxton Street through to La trobe street in Paddington and Petrie Tce. In a word its a great nightspot if you are straight - I don't go there much.

CBD - very similar to Caxton St - very straight with lots of Clubs. Similar atmosphere to King Street for the Melburnians reading this.

Spring Hill - very mixed with gays and straigts though its more of a bar scene and gets quiet after about 2am when everyone heads off into the city or the Valley.

Thats all I can think of but there are heaps of Suburban bogan places out in the suburbs that I wouldn't go to if you paid me!

jt

lol JayT. Strait people invading the valley? since whne has it been characterised by Gays lol!

As for nightlife.. i really cant say at all. I could imagine Adelaide is quite good, as well as Brisbane and Perth. Melbourne as well for that matter. Sydney.. i cant say because so many ppl in sydney are assholes, or stuck up, or try hard and so on... But im sure the venues are top, but the people may not be?

I read the title and my immediate thought was, hopefully JayT hasn't found it. He would crap on about the 1000's of gay clubs etc.... not that there's anything wrong with that. :) seinfeld.

Anyway, the valley is the place to go, mainly because everything is so close. Caxton St is crap and the city is OK at best. I haven't been to the gold coast much, but it was alright the several times i went. There is quite a bit of agro down there.

The best place in the valley at 5am - New York Pizza.

One thing which is f#cked though is the lack of cabs in the valley. The lines are huge. Expect an hour wait in the cab rank. Even at 5am.

For me, (in Brisbane) i love the Valley. Family & Monastery would have to be my favourite clubs. I hate going out in the city. I'm actually gonna check out a few of the bars i haven't been to in the valley tommorrow night. Any suggestions anybody? (straight bars please!!) :) I've heard Main Squeeze & Sun Bar are quite good.
Sydney, well i haven't been to alot of clubs down there, but i would have to say on a Friday night, you can't go past Sublime @ Home if you like that kinda thing!! :)

wezza, i thought u lived in townsville?

The best place in the valley at 5am - New York Pizza.

Is that the place across the road from Empire? Cos theres a real bad smell every time i walk past that place!! LOL Must be a drain nearby or something.

One thing which is f#cked though is the lack of cabs in the valley. The lines are huge. Expect an hour wait in the cab rank. Even at 5am.
what time do the trains run till? we have trains till 2am in perth so that clears some of the crowd though on sunday the first train isn't till 7am (saturday 5am) so in northbridge we have the same problem with cab line ups though, not as bad, I remember waiting about 20 mins, though that wasn't really because of a lack of cabs more just he shear amount of people waiting at the taxi rank, trying to load up groups of drunks is slow I guess

Well there are a few good night clubs in the centre of Newcastle. They are best on saturday nights though fridays are good. Most are a 5 min walk or 10 min stumble from each other and lots are free. My favourites are Frostbites and the Great Northern, which is a massive pub, but it basically becomes a night club on friday and saturday nights.
The clubs are:
Brewery (abit over priced, but had thirsty Merc playing there last month for free, so its ok.)

Frostbites (Great frozen alcoholic drinks and cool balconys to escape the dance floor and get some fresh air)

Fannys (a little pricey to get in but hey its massive and there are 2 dance floors and cool stamps that only show up under uv light)

Mercury (If u like techno and strobe lights and 2 storeys of dancing)

Surf City (Very trashy and not really my scene, but its ok, full of 16 and 17 yr olds with fake id's)

Great Northern (Coolest place, its soo huge and the dance floor is really fun, oh and i scored a midori hat there a few months ago on my 18th bday )

The underground (Grande) (pretty cool basement night club with $2.50 schooner :cheers: )

Then there are pubs and bars which really get packed and go off on a friday and saturday like The Dell (Darby Street) and the Kent in beaumont street hamilton, the beaches (Merewether). The lucky in newcastle is also fun, so seedy and gross but every1 goes there to get cheap drinks before they hit the town and pay $6+ for a smirnoff ice d black. I also like Customs house and the new Harbour Bar next to the Brewery.

What is this place Family in Brisbane? I have been over here for a while and I have never heard of it.

When I was in Brisbane, back in 2000, as a 30 year old straight guy, and more of a pub person than a clubber, the places to go were,

The Irish Pubs, O'Malleys, Gilhooleys, Irish Murphys, PJ's and Dooleys in the Valley

other venues, Criterian, Her Majestys, Rosies, Adrehlin, Victory, Stock Exchange, Mary St, Port Office, City Rowers, Fridays and Hotel LA and the Underground on Caxton St. And also a pub, just down Caxton St, past Lang Park, on top of the hill, I can't think of the name of it, but they have a western theme, it's a bit tacky, but I have had some good times there with friends.

I know some of the above venues, are "towny" meat markets, but hey, what is a guy to do when he is half pissed.

I have been to the Beat, and the Wickham in the Valley, not quite my scene, but OK, gay guys don't bother straights, and as long as you don't get a bunch of yobs going in there with an "OMG, 2 guys dancing together" attitude, just about anyone would be welcome.

I think of the Valley as more "alternate", than "gay", but I may be well out of date with what is going on now.

Ahh, well i have my favourites in Melb, Amber Lounger, Boutique (ign spell) & the old UK bar, then for the classic pub I go to the GB (great Britain) in richmond. They are all very relaxed atmospheres, pure perfection.

Perhaps I should be a little more tollerant of Straight people - I mean people are born straight, its not like you just wake up and decide to be straight:)
jt

umm. you really are a very unusual person. :weirdo: Honestly most of your comments just stupefy me.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

Totally agree there Dean, JayT is one strange annoying person. Ohh well each to their own i guess.

Why the hell is Melbourne rating so far above Sydney?

Sydney has some amazing venues, club nights, superclubs, rave series and a plethora of excellent establishments to party the night away. Many of which in recent years have been voted undisputed best in the Southern Hemisphere.

umm. you really are a very unusual person. :weirdo: Honestly most of your comments just stupefy me.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

Lol - Derrrr, it was a JOKE!! I mean people have been saying that about gay people now forever.

Gee you southerners are slow to catch on - It's interesting to note that nobody else here has had trouble with my humor.

jt

We Dont Want Talk We Want Pictures

Gee you southerners are slow to catch on - It's interesting to note that nobody else here has had trouble with my humor.jt

But that's my point chop.. most dont have trouble with it coz you're not even funny.


Lol - Derrrr, it was a JOKE!! I mean people have been saying that about gay people now forever. jt

Nobody gives a shit jt.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

^ LOL bring it on this is classic WOOP go JAYT not :runaway:

But that's my point chop.. most dont have trouble with it coz you're not even funny.

Nobody gives a shit jt.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

"most" - lol.

"Most" in Victoria perhaps but they only make up a tiny percentage of Australians who do like me and who do understand my humor. When you constantly say things like "everyone hates you JT" and "nobody listens to what you say" ect.. I don't give a rats because I know that you are only talking about a very minor segmant of the forum - the Victorians.

jt

Oh please "land rights for gay whales" shut the fuck up JayT!

[QUOTE=JayT When you constantly say things like "everyone hates you JT"
jt[/QUOTE]

Umm JayT. They do hate you. but only cause you're a moron, not cuase you're gay or that you're from brisbane.

and we're talking in the 99 percentile here.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

Umm JayT. They do hate you. but only cause you're a moron, not cuase you're gay or that you're from brisbane.

and we're talking in the 99 percentile here.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

LOL - 99% of Victorians = about 2% of the forum, Like I care:D

jt

stop bitching and start posting pictures of your nights out or cut the music ;)






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melbourne's nightlife rates higher than sydney b/c the nightlife isnt tacky!

melbourne is known to have the best nightlife in australia and is the dance capital of the country. Sydney isnt even on that "club vibes" web site because there must be other places in the world that shit on sydney. Sydney probably does have good places i'm sure such as 'tank' and 'establishment' but compared to melbourne it isnt as classy and up-market IMO.

melbourne's nightlife rates higher than sydney b/c the nightlife isnt tacky!

melbourne is known to have the best nightlife in australia and is the dance capital of the country. Sydney isnt even on that "club vibes" web site because there must be other places in the world that shit on sydney. Sydney probably does have good places i'm sure such as 'tank' and 'establishment' but compared to melbourne it isnt as classy and up-market IMO.

Remember - 'classy and upmarket' may be viewed by others as 'stuffy and conservative'.

melbourne's nightlife rates higher than sydney b/c the nightlife isnt tacky!
Neither is Sydney's or Brisbane's for that matter. I do think that people in Sydney and Brisbane tend to let go more and have more fun - that could be construed by conservative or prudish Melburnians as 'tacky' - but I like it.



melbourne is known to have the best nightlife in australia and is the dance capital of the country
I dissagree - as a Brisbane person we never here about Melbourne or any other city apart from Sydney this and Sydney that. There is good dance music and fantastic nightlife in every city. Not Melbourne or even Sydney has a monopoly on this. My favorite DJ at the moment comes from Adelaide!! She's Brilliant!
From what I have seen and been to, Melbourne has come along way in the last few years and is really starting to relinquish its prudish and conservative reputation.

jt

I dissagree jt

Well of course you do...it's about all you do.

You seem to love to use the word conservative a lot. Im not sure why. Melbourne's conservative era was before any of us were born so why go on about it???

As a reference, when the referendum was held a few years back to decide on the republic issue, The only state to have a majority for the affirmative was Victoria, while all the other states voted in favour for the incumbent system.

Funny about that hey???

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

where can i see these gay whales you speak of?

melbourne... VARIETY is the spice of life.... a lot cheaper too.

if youve been to one nightclub in Sydney, youve been to them all!

^^I lived there for 3 years and found the nitelife rather dissapointing considering its a big city. Everything seemed to close too early and places are basically overrun now with lebo thugs.

The only places i really dug and were always filled with hotties were Bondi hotel and Beach Road Hotel. I think it was tuesday and wednesday nites that always seemed to go off.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

I've been into electronic music for many years now, and have been to events and clubs in most cities. I can easily say that Melbourne is hands down winner. You can't go to an Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney show without running into some form of cheesy music. In Melbourne, it's what it was meant to be - classy. You ask any renowned internationally acclaimed DJ or producer, and you'll find their answer to "Australia's electronic music capital" will be Melbourne with every one of them. Hardware, Future Entertainment, Agent Mad, and a bunch of smaller companies have put on by far the most successful parties in Australia.

I've never been to Perth, but I hear that rocks too ;)

sydney is a ripoff for drinks

I've been into electronic music for many years now, and have been to events and clubs in most cities. I can easily say that Melbourne is hands down winner. You can't go to an Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney show without running into some form of cheesy music. In Melbourne, it's what it was meant to be - classy. You ask any renowned internationally acclaimed DJ or producer, and you'll find their answer to "Australia's electronic music capital" will be Melbourne with every one of them. Hardware, Future Entertainment, Agent Mad, and a bunch of smaller companies have put on by far the most successful parties in Australia.

I've never been to Perth, but I hear that rocks too ;)

Well that's ok you don't have a clue what you are talking about and i forgive you. May I ask what is the problem with cheesy music BTW?

Melbourne is not home of Australia's most successful parties BTW, it's totally arguable and Sydney has had for a long time, the longest running dance promoters in Australia. Parties have been going since the early 90s with the same brand and continue to grow and get stronger.

I have friends who promote international DJs in Melbourne, they are at the cutting edge of the scene, a few of them come from Sydney and grew up in the rave and club scene here, I don't hear them making sweeping statements regarding how much more successful melbourne is over Sydney - it is just very different, music and scene wise.

You talk of international DJs which is all well but its subjective and so is music, what you and I like are at differing ends of the spectrum and I can assure you if you think Sydney is lacking you have simply not been exposed to what you need. Underground parties abound as well as massive commerical parties held in locations such as the Superdome - if you don't like fun, out-there parties stay away. Each scene has progressed down a very different direction and the tacky vs sophisticated arguement may be true - but I can honestly tell you I know what I perfer and its all in Sydney.

Utopia Anzac Day 2003
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Utopia 13
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Just a sample of one style of party and not too shabby I think. Looks like fun to me - aint that what enjoying yourself is all about? - BTW they were excellent parties I enjoyed every minute of them.

^^^
Utopia Looks Like Brisbane Sleaze Ball except at Sleaze there are few shirts to be had:D
Personally I prefer "dance parties" over the night club scene. I hear that Brisbane's "Adventjah" has now gone national - went to my first Adventjah a few years ago - Amazing! 45,000 people at the Ekka grounds - just went off!!

jt

Avatar, I'm not dicounting Sydney's parties, but Melbournes are generally slightly higher in stature of money spent etc... Two Tribes hasn't won best electronic event for the past few years running for nothing.

Either way, each city has it's main styles... In Brisbane it's NRG/Hard House, In Perth It's DnB and progressive, In Adelaide it's Hard House/NRG and DnB, in Sydney it's Trance, some House, Breaks and Techno, and in Melbourne it's Progressive House, Techno, House and Breaks...

Melbourne in my eyes is better, because my favourite styles are Techno and Progressive house... I'm sure other people will disagree...

As my name suggests for me it has to be Sydney and Adelaide,

Sydney - Nothing comes close to the Gay scene in Australia especially this weekend people hanging out the windows of every club on Oxford street at 4 in the Afternoon on a Sunday Me included. However i find the straight clubs to be full of wankers who dont care who they knock over or spill drinks on (Tank especially) what happened to manners. One exception would be the Funk Trust on Hunter Street Thursday nights I love that place.

Adelaide for it being so centralised. Being able to walk to almost every club within the city and not having to pay rediculous cover charges. good Music too its not always cheesy you just have to find the right place. Try the underground D&B rave underneath the south Eastern Freeway that was one hell of a night.

I also give credit to perth for having the friendliest atmosphere never made so many friends in my life.

Only spent a little time in Melb and i dont think i went to the right places so i wont comment.

JayT- DJ Josh Rocks

Thanks P.S cant spell this weekend my brain is somewhere on the dancefloor at Fox Studios

^^^
Utopia Looks Like Brisbane Sleaze Ball except at Sleaze there are few shirts to be had:D
Personally I prefer "dance parties" over the night club scene. I hear that Brisbane's "Adventjah" has now gone national - went to my first Adventjah a few years ago - Amazing! 45,000 people at the Ekka grounds - just went off!!

jt

Oh JayT I don't think so... ;)

Utopia is a full blown rave I dont think they resemble gay dance parties at all. This is a rave sex plays a much lesser part in the party with multiple rooms and music generally based around hardcore/trance/hiNRG, it is predominatly straight, way younger than sleaze and fulled by much faster drugs and far better lighting. Parties like this pull about 15000 ravers. They often include about 4 rooms with differing styles, bar facilities, clothing stalls, rides and chillout areas. BTW look at how the ravers are dancing, the direction of attention is fixed squarely on the DJ not the guy gehind with his shirt off (well maybe sometimes but not as often)!

I have to admit there are a few that look a little scattered in that crowd and don't know which direction to dance in :).

I have to admit though each city has some awesome parties happening that pull some massive crowds. I still think some of the intimate parties of between 900 and 3000 can be cool - you can actually see people you know and find them a little more easily. Although a massive arena with many thousands of people is a sight to behold and feels incredible to be a part of.

Yup, 5000 people bouncing and shuffling to Jeff Mills, and 10,000 bouncing to Mauro Picotto in 2002 are things I'll never forget...

It really is a matter of personal opinion since nightlife covers so many varied options.

I grew up in Canberra and spent the first half of my 20s as one of the best known party boys in Canberra and spent my fair share of time in Sydney. While Canberra doesnt even rate one single vote in this poll it has (or maybe had) a fantastic scene with all soughts of clubs being influenced from its two closest neighbours Sydney and Melbourne. It also had some of the best raves I have ever been to thanks to a large University crowd. While it may not rate on this poll, I had the time of my life in one of the friendliest and relaxed scenes I have ever experienced.

One of the reasons I think Sydney is not fairing as well in this poll, is that the nightlife is so well spread from Bondi out to the western suburbs that you can find a really good example of whatever you want, you just have to know where to find it. I won't name him because most of you wont know who I am talking about, but my brother is one of Australia's most respected DJ's and he chooses to reside in Sydney for a reason. I do believe that he enjoys playing in Melbourne but certainly prefers Sydney.

Ive never been out in Melbourne, much to my disappointment in myself, believe me, but I do hear only good things from friends that live there, the only thing I will say, is that most people have said that it is a hard scene to break into and can come across as stuck up. This is how many people view Melbourne but having been labelled that myself in my party days I understand that this is possibly only the way it comes across and may have more to do with others unjust expectations.

It really is a matter of personal opinion since nightlife covers so many varied options.

Thats what it all boils down to - Personal Preference. I

The best parties I have been to are Tropical Fruits dance parties which are held around Lismore (Northern NSW) at certain times of the year. They are great and attract a variety of people - mainly from Sydney Brisbane and GC.
There are many "bush doofs" and those parties in country halls that only attrat a few hundred people - but they are fun.

The Tropical Fruits NYE are amazing and are now attracting big attention internationally. They are comparitively small - 3 or 4 thousand last year, but its not bad for a country town. It is the Best Gay/Lesbian event in Australia at new year and the only place to be.

Has anyone here been to a Tropical Fruits party?

jt

Has anyone here been to a Tropical Fruits party?
Sounds a bit queer for my liking...

Sounds a bit queer for my liking...

I agree, sounds like a doof where they'd offer acid laced yoghurt or something, all i can picture are those really bad gouldburn valley friuit ads with the swirling heads and psi inspired visuals.

Yup, 5000 people bouncing and shuffling to Jeff Mills, and 10,000 bouncing to Mauro Picotto in 2002 are things I'll never forget...

Sorry to be tacky but I'd rather be going hard while Hixxy, Breeze and Styles or Paul Elstak tear it up in sydney.

lol... I didn't mind bouncing around to them in '95, but I guess we'll just agree to disagree ;)

I am going to disagree with JayT about Brisbane Sleaze, you cannot compare Brisbane Sleaze to any pic that has been posted on this thread, sorry, but it simply doesnt cut it, as much as I wish it did, that wont stop me going though!!!! On the other hand, I will agree with JayT that Tropical Fruits is the best Dance Party I have ever been to and those of you who are putting it down before you have any idea of what it is like really need to experience it. Yes it is a gay dance party, but without the pretense that is usually associated with gay parties, everyone is there for the music and the people and no-one cares who you are or what you look like, unless you only have your undies on, in which case you dont seem to care what you look like either!!!

Back to topic, I didnt mention Brisbane in my last post. The Brisbane Scene is a whole lot more relaxed, due to the weather and lifestyle, than other cities. This is what I love about it and the Valley is entertainment central, although I wouldnt say it is all that gay, its not Oxford St. Within the Valley you can go to a pub and listen to live bands of all soughts, you can go to a dance club, a mega club, a ravers club, a chillout lounge, have dinner, have coffee, checkout China Town and all in a relatively safe environment with every diffferent type of person you can think of. THe city on the other hand, I havent experienced all that much, it is full of clubs though and the restaurant and bar scene seems to be getting bigger an bigger all the time, especially with so many young professionals moving in. Then we move over to Southbank which isnt your typical nightlife, there are night markets and you can be guaranteed that there will be loads of people hanging at the beach in the middle of the night in the middle summer, cooling off and having a ball. I had my first night out in West End last Friday and that place is alive with more great bars and restaurants. If you just want dinner and a piss up then Caxton St is the place to go, even better if the footy is on.

I have only heard fantastic things about Adelaide, and would imagine it to be a bigger version of Canberra's nightlife, big enough to please everyone and small enough to make it really friendly.

So after all of that, my pic is Brisbane and Sydney!!

wezza, i thought u lived in townsville?
I do live in Townsville, but i visit Brisbane quite regularly. I have only just returned home from Brisbane last night actually!! :) Friday night, went to Main Squeeze (Love those Majito's!!!), GPO and Monastery. Saturday night went to Family, Mango Bar, Glass and Monastery. Mono was goin off!!
GMAC. who is your brother? I do a bit of DJing myself, so i'm right into that sort of thing!!

Ken Cloud! Most people even in Sydney dont know of him so much cos hes not the type to promote himself hugely, he does the Mad Rackett parties and doesnt get so much into the more commercial scene. He is also one half of Poxymusic who earlier this year did Ministry of Sound Clubbers Guide to 2004. If your interested also check out www.mydj.com.au.

I love prog-house too Adderlaide
Have been into house Electronic,Trance, Progressive, etc for years.

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Melbourne had arguably the best night club of the 90's known as DOME- Molly was there in a mix of GAYS STRAIGHTS WOGS AUSSIES CROSSDRESSERS TRANSEXUALS-I was there it was majic- the studio 54 of this city- the door bitch once made me spell CONOLIGUS just to get in, which I think I am still spelling wrong, but still got in.


I was at GODSKITCHEN on SATURDAY night and ran into 4 Singporians who travel to Melbourne to dance the night away at the event. It rocked- Andrew Padula was rocking all night long and John Course the Number one Australian House DJ from Melbourne- Residency at ONE LOVE- Prince of Whales ST KILDA was fantastic.

P.S
I saw MOLLY with 2 chicks in Bondage

AND CHRIS TARRANT WAS OFF HIS FACE WITH THE HOTTEST CHICKS I HAVE EVA SEEN

CHECK OUT HIS ONE LOVE COMPILATION-John Course

AND MINISTRY OF SOUND SESSIONS- Mixed By John Course.

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I would love to hear about any body who has been to summerdays- its almost as good as BORA BORA on IBIZA

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The parties featured include events such as Slinky, Godskitchen, Trade, Gatecrasher, Two Tribes, Renaissance, Cream, Perfecto, Summadayze and Global Underground - names familiar to dance fans the world over.

What you will also see are some of the "household" International names of the dance scene - people that rocked it then, and are still rockin' it now accompanied by some of Australia's best local talent.

Largely shot in Melbourne, arguably the dance capital of the southern hemisphere, you'll see everything from that city's famous Docklands events to parties held at arenas that at other times of the year host Grand Slam tennis events !

And it's all set to a soundtrack of the biggest dance hits from the past decade, specially mixed by Future Entertainment's own Mark James. So you can put it on and indulge in your own dance party at home as you immerse yourself in the DJ's, the crowd, the lighting and the sound.

Don't just sit back, relax and enjoy - Get up, dance and go crazy to "Decade Of Dance".

http://www.futureentertainment.com.au/flashed/events_page_DOD2004.htm

I'm in aggreeance to what most of mic said... although I'm more on the hardware side of things than future entertainment... forget Summadayze (although, good), Two Tribes at the Tennis Centre has been Australia's premiere electronic festival. This year boasting 15-20 high quality (not just from top 500 dj polls) international DJs from ALL genres...

My highlights have been seeing Richie Hawtin at the last docks party at Welcome2002 with Sven Vath, and Digweed... followed by 20,000 packed into the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for Summadayze ;)

How good were the DOCK parties- I was at welcome 2000 and 2002, just awsome events.

GMAC, Yeah i know who poxymusic is. Nice!! I like a house tunes, especially funky house, but i'm more into hard trance & hard dance myself. There should be more of it. I hate most commercial music.

How good were the DOCK parties- I was at welcome 2000 and 2002, just awsome events.
I'm glad I caught the last one, would have kicked myself if I missed it...

i dont believe any of you people have been these partys show some proof ;)

i dont believe any of you people have been these partys show some proof ;)
Welcome2002 at Docklands
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Summadayze2002 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
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Why the hell is Melbourne rating so far above Sydney?

Sydney has some amazing venues, club nights, superclubs, rave series and a plethora of excellent establishments to party the night away. Many of which in recent years have been voted undisputed best in the Southern Hemisphere.

Surely you know by now that all of these polls are the same. People just vote for their home city no matter what the poll is about. Melbourne would win a 'which city has the nicest Opera House' poll coz it seems to have the most forumers for some reason. Oh, regarding your comment "....voted undisputed best...", well, I dispute that.

yeah jayt doesen't have to do where do you live polls just do a what city is best thread lol, the best sensis possible hehe

i dont believe any of you people have been these partys show some proof ;)

Well I have been to hundreds of Sydney raves from massive to small and i have the wristbands to prove it! maybe i will scan some for you!

I have been to parties and raves in australia and overseas also, most different was a rave in the Manhattan Center in NYC.

:)

yeah jayt doesen't have to do where do you live polls just do a what city is best thread lol, the best sensis possible hehe

LOL - exactly what I was thinking the other day.

jt

Perth's great. It has all its nightlife in one place, Northbridge. But you'll still find the odd place out in the burbs!

Home nite club, tank and candys appartment are great sydney spots....i hear newcastle is very good as well as brisbane. i never hear about melbourne. As an heir i also go to corparate functions....and believe me your not missing out. very snobby.

Melbourne on New Years Day 2005

SUMMADAYZE

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Perth had summerdayze aswell, a bit later than melb i think, might have been new years day aswell, not sure but its always big at the supreme court gardens.

Melbourne for clubs. Sydney for pubs. Brisbane for... well, I haven't quite worked that out! It's got some good pubs, and some good clubs, but nothing stands out. Seems to be an unproportional amount of Irish Pubs.

Either way it's all better than Sale. We've got 2 decent pubs and a nightclub (That is the lamest exuse for a nightclub I've ever seen - think Moe's Tavern with a $7 cover charge!)

Perth had summerdayze aswell, a bit later than melb i think, might have been new years day aswell, not sure but its always big at the supreme court gardens.

Summerdayze is a national event held in Melbourne, Perth and the Goldcoast while in Sydney it is under the guise of a different name Field Day.

The new years day event your thinking of is Sunshine People, which confusingly Melbourne also has on the same day (but is run by different people).

http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/050101-fieldday - Field Day Sydney
http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/050101-sunshinepeople - Sunshine People Perth
http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/050109-summadayze - Summerdayze Perth
http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/050101-Summadayze - Summerdayze Melbourne
http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/050108-summafieldayze - Summerdayze Goldcoast

Highlights over the past couple of months:

- Something & anchor on Grenfell Street, if you ever go to Adelaide and meet yob and he says you should go there, shoot him. :)
- Exeter on Rundle. That's my kind of place, no show pony dickheads, no bullshit, beergarden & Coopers - winnah.
- Tony's favourite joint in Paddington on Oxford street (what was the name of it?), I'm so going back there, just not on a Sunday night (10pm close LOL!) - remind me bout that Tony next time I'm up there - winnah.
- Place just above Taylor Square, on the city side on Oxford street, another no bullshit, all around pisser, relatively cheap drinks too.

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- Place just above Taylor Square, on the city side on Oxford street, another no bullshit, all around pisser, relatively cheap drinks too.

Middle Bar

Melbourne for clubs. Sydney for pubs. Brisbane for... well, I haven't quite worked that out! It's got some good pubs, and some good clubs, but nothing stands out. Seems to be an unproportional amount of Irish Pubs.

Either way it's all better than Sale. We've got 2 decent pubs and a nightclub (That is the lamest exuse for a nightclub I've ever seen - think Moe's Tavern with a $7 cover charge!)
I guess it depends on what you're into, but there are plenty of great clubs & bars in the Valley in Brisbane. Plus it is home to what would have to be in the top 2 nightclubs in the country, Family Nightclub. It has on 2 occasions been voted number 1 nightclub in Australia. It has got the biggest sound system of any club in the southern hemisphere also. Plenty of international DJ's rate it amongst some of Europes best actually.
For me, it's a toss up between Family & Home Nightclub for the best clubs in Australia.

Home's not bad-try Seven, 161, Revolver or Q-Bar in Melbourne-you'll love it

:dance: :dj:
i had to use them. hahaha.

for me im a bit of a pub man. i dont like club music in my ear all night. doof doof is really annoying. i luv the beer gardens & basements with live bands or the kareoke bars. u gotta luv the vic in brissy. the basement goes alright as well.

and if i was to go to a club now & then, birdy num nums is pretty good. luv the outdoors there.

^^ I've been meaning to check birdy num nums out actually. I've heard good reports. Next time i'm in town it's a must. :)

I guess it depends on what you're into, but there are plenty of great clubs & bars in the Valley in Brisbane. Plus it is home to what would have to be in the top 2 nightclubs in the country, Family Nightclub. It has on 2 occasions been voted number 1 nightclub in Australia. It has got the biggest sound system of any club in the southern hemisphere also. Plenty of international DJ's rate it amongst some of Europes best actually.
For me, it's a toss up between Family & Home Nightclub for the best clubs in Australia.

Family is pretty good - best decor of any club I have seen anywhere in the country and yes people do rave about it - especially interstaters on a Sunday night, most of whom can't believe it goes off so much on a work night. I however find the music to be a little to commercial for my liking - there are dozens of other clubs in the Valley with better music, happy and heavy trance ect which is what I go for. The four multicolour lazers are pretty neat though.

jt

??????????????summerdayze gosh the night life in those pictures..how did they get those lights to make it look like day time?

Middle Bar

Ichhh. :)

Judgement Bar.

Well the party goes into the night-then followed by great after parties at various clubs-hence the city and inner suburban viallages are packed-therefore great nightlife.

Family is pretty good - best decor of any club I have seen anywhere in the country and yes people do rave about it - especially interstaters on a Sunday night, most of whom can't believe it goes off so much on a work night. I however find the music to be a little to commercial for my liking - there are dozens of other clubs in the Valley with better music, happy and heavy trance ect which is what I go for. The four multicolour lazers are pretty neat though.

jt
The tunes are pretty good @ Family later on on Friday nights. Baby Gee bangs out some good hard trance. :)

Some Melbourne Nightlife

Family@Seven-Seven Nightclub 52 Park st Sth Melbourne
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Prince of Whales-Bettadayze@One Love-Fitzroy st St Kilda
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Seratoga-1 Darling Street South Yarra
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Boutique-Greville street Parhran
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The Motel-Sth Melbourne-Sunday Sessions@Motel
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Ministry of Sound
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HEAT-not the best club in town-actually one of the worst-bad crowd but here we go any way.
Down and Dirty-HEAT SUNDAYS
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HEAT MONDAYS
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whu would go clubbbing on a monday!?

in the first pik for Boutique-Greville street Parhran
chek out the chicks tan line on her left boob!

It's called Industry night at HEAT-summer is packed regardless of work the next day, in winter it tapers off a bit and thats when sunday takes over.

There is a place to go in Melbourne everynight of the week and whatever night, it is always packed, I assure you, there was a stage where I went clubbin 43 days in a row, lets just say you didn't want to see me... LOL it really drags you down

It's called Industry night at HEAT-summer is packed regardless of work the next day, in winter it tapers off a bit and thats when sunday takes over.

There is a place to go in Melbourne everynight of the week and whatever night, it is always packed, I assure you, there was a stage where I went clubbin 43 days in a row, lets just say you didn't want to see me... LOL it really drags you down

Wow impressive - sounds like Melbourne is getting more like Brisbane.

jt

^^ Oh honestly

LOL - you do need to get out more Mr Dean...time to experience somewhere different and surprising.

jt

if anyone thinks any other city in Aus can offer better nite life than Syd or Mel then theyve taken on too many eccies, simple. Im sure Brissy can carve it up but it wouldnt offer the bredth of entertainment that Syd or Melb could offer a punter from theatre to pubs to dance to dining.

The best nights to go out in my personal opinion are Thursday and Sunday, Friday is a little trashy, but Saturday is a a must lol-Saturday is when no one cares.

if anyone thinks any other city in Aus can offer better nite life than Syd or Mel then theyve taken on too many eccies, simple. Im sure Brissy can carve it up but it wouldnt offer the bredth of entertainment that Syd or Melb could offer a punter from theatre to pubs to dance to dining.

Well.....your wrong. But thats OK as we up here understand the limitations of your knowledge about Brisbane and that most of it is 20 years out of date.

Fact is while Sydney and Melbourne focus on outdoing each other, Brisbane nightspots, bars and clubs have been following on trends set in Europe and America - we prefer to set our own trends which is why we have so many great nightclubs ect for our population.

jt

Come to Melbourne JayT-when was the last time you were down???

Come to Melbourne JayT-when was the last time you were down???

Winter - thats probably the problem. I havent been to Melbourne in summer for ages but I come every winter for a few days. Winter in Melbourne is always very quiet compared to Brisbane and the clubs and nightlife seem to be very conservative but I put this down to the cold weather. I bet in summer people really let go and it becomes more hedonistic. I meet Melburnians out in Brisbane all the time and they say things are really changing down there which is why I must visit in the Summer months some time.

Though this year it looks like it could be winter again:)

Footy and skiing - there is nothing to bring me down in summer.

jt

Fair enough-just wondering. Yer the hot weather in Summer brings out the masses, winter is slightly quieter, people more covered up.

Well.....your wrong. But thats OK as we up here understand the limitations of your knowledge about Brisbane and that most of it is 20 years out of date.

Fact is while Sydney and Melbourne focus on outdoing each other, Brisbane nightspots, bars and clubs have been following on trends set in Europe and America - we prefer to set our own trends which is why we have so many great nightclubs ect for our population.

jt
not denying that Brissy hasnt got great clubs and stuff jt, just making the point that it is very hard to think that it is on the same par overall that whats going on down south thats all.

whu would go clubbbing on a monday!?

University students, casual workers, industry workers etc...

I think the best way to sum up Sydney's nightlife is with 3D World. Here is a free weekly street press publication that is always 80-100 pages full every week. And it is completely focused on clubbing and raves/parties. There is no rock, pub, alternative scenes mentioned in the magazine.

Thats not to say the smaller cities don't have quality venues because they do, but most people who go out on a regular basis prefer a bit of variety and different options.

From my experiences, the scene in Brissie might not be as big as Sydney & Melbourne, but for quality it at least equals them. :)
For Brisbane's Nightlife, check out "The Scene" Magazine. It's pretty much like 3D World except for Brisbane obviously.

There is a place to go in Melbourne everynight of the week and whatever night, it is always packed, I assure you, there was a stage where I went clubbin 43 days in a row, lets just say you didn't want to see me... LOL it really drags you down

Have you got the par-tay budget of a small European nation or what??

This argument can be settled with one fact... No other city in Australia has it's own dance move... only Melbourne...

I'm of course talking about the "Melbourne Shuffle (http://www.xes.cx/mp3.htm)"...

The shuffle is so last decade ! :P j/ks

not denying that Brissy hasnt got great clubs and stuff jt, just making the point that it is very hard to think that it is on the same par overall that whats going on down south thats all.

Well explain what you exactly mean about being on the same par?? Are you saying that it hasn't got as much variety?

Do tell?

jt

The shuffle is so last decade ! :P j/ks
I know, but it's more prominent and recognised elsewhere now though...

We've been calling it the Melbourne shuffle here in Adelaide for a good 10-15 years now :)

Did anyone go to Two Tribes in Sydney? For those never heard of the event...it was held in Superdome yesterday from 8pm to 7am. Heart pumping technos to rythamic trance.

It was so freaking awsome. I was one of the early birds when the event opened at 8pm. 30 came at that time and when the time progressed 30,000 arrived just before Prodigy played. Speakers were huge..2 10m speakers hanging from the ceiling along with 4 1m speakers. Loads of subwoofers. I was standing 10m from stage and wow, my body vibrated like a tuning fork. Sound blasts were so powerful that it moves fogs like ripples and it dehyrates my throat!

There were 30 DJs playing for 11 hrs. Includes prodigy, rank 1, Pee Wee, Nik Fish, Jumping Jack, Kid Kenobi, Grandfather Flash, Signum, John Ferris, Yoshi, Dave Seaman...

It was so good to see the sunrise straight after the event. One word "reincarnation".

^ Yeah lately there have been so many great DJ's in Syd. Like Armand Van Helden, Benni Benassi and others from Ibiza. Its a good thing, and 'Dance' music is def getting more popular.
Speaking of sunrises, i saw 3 straight sunrises when i was in Ibiza in summer 03'. I didnt sleep for 3 days straight (drug free-i dont do drugs). I was a zombie by the end of it but was so great.

Yeah. I know what ya mean. Had a late night party at my friend's place. Couldn't sleep coz I had 7 Jim beams. Didn't sleep over the last 3 days. Still, havn't broken my old record.

Anyone thinking of doing to Rave agains the Wave show at UNSW?

^lol i knew you would tell us max

TWO TRIBES MELBOURNE 2004

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Speaking of sunrises, i saw 3 straight sunrises when i was in Ibiza in summer 03'. I didnt sleep for 3 days straight (drug free-i dont do drugs). I was a zombie by the end of it but was so great.

Yeah - its amazing what sudafed, coffee, alcahol and red bull all mixed together will do;)

jt

hmmm

wow. Based on my limited knowledge of Australia, I'm surprised that Sydney is second! Does Melbourne really have that many clubs over Sydney?

wow. Based on my limited knowledge of Australia, I'm surprised that Sydney is second! Does Melbourne really have that many clubs over Sydney?

No just more forum members:)

Melbourne is becoming much better though and is shirking its old reputation as a dull city where nothing happens and is becoming 'the' place to be. It has some great clubs and is very innovative and funky compared to Sydney which still has its hedonistic values intact. The innercity population of Melbourne has exploded which could have something to do with it.

They are both very different.

Brisbane on the other hand has the best of both - its both funky, innovative and headonistic and is still home to Australia's best nightclub! And like Melbourne its inner city population has also exploded.

jt

Why isn't the Gold Coast on there? We're bigger in population than 5 of those cities, and we have a great nightlife

I wouldnt say Gold Coast has a classy nightlife but sure has a better one than some of those other cities on that list.

Yeah - its amazing what sudafed, coffee, alcahol and red bull all mixed together will do;)

jt

Or british girls with great tans!!!!!! :eek2:
For the record Sydney's nightlife is 'aight'. There are a buttload of clubs, it took me 4 years with 4days+ a week to exhaust it.

No just more forum members:)
It has some great clubs and is very innovative and funky compared to Sydney which still has its hedonistic values intact. The innercity population of Melbourne has exploded which could have something to do with it.

They are both very different.

jt

Don't know if you have been out lately. Sounds at greenwood, Yu bar even, there are def places where it can be very funky. Funktrust as well on wed nights, or even cargo bar, where a dj plays with a guy with his trumpet jamming along. Still i havent been to other cities for long (GC is ok but too little in selection than i used to, but considering its size its expected), but for my judgement, if you go out less than 4 times a week for 4 years, you really should be at a new place everyweek. As i said its 'aight'.

Most who come go to the famous (but not even close to the best bars/clubs), like Tank, Establishment (wanka fest) and the rest.

Lovin the pics of Two Tribes in Melbourne!! :) Wish i could have went to it.

Lovin the pics of Two Tribes in Melbourne!! :) Wish i could have went to it.

Woah!!! Ya didn't go?!?!?! :eek2:

^ I live in North Queensland!! Lol :)

how come it didnt come north of the border?

Hmm...maybe Adelaide has better nightlife than Bris. LOL.

^ I doubt it.

I did read somewhere that Two Tribes hasn't been coming to Brisbane because of lack of suitable venue or something. I don't know why they didn't have it on the Gold Coast though.

^ the beach would be a good spot, just like mobile home @ Bondi. Seems a really strange reason tho, surely they can arrange something!!!

I did read somewhere that Two Tribes hasn't been coming to Brisbane because of lack of suitable venue or something. I don't know why they didn't have it on the Gold Coast though.

Too much competition in Brisbane probably.

jt

Future Entertainment doesnt operate Two Tribes in QLD-Different target market..honestly thats the truth, I promote for Future

www.futureentertainment.com.au

Runs out of Melbourne

Two Tribes is the biggest ElectroFest in the Southern Hemisphere-That meaning outside Europe and North America-Mainly USA and Western Europe

For the Record Adelaide has a funky nightlife scene-well dressed people, Fumo Blu is fantastic, Vodka Bar is good, a few places such as Eden are passable-Heaven would probably be quivalent to Heat in Melbourne.

Overall some good Adelaide clubs--

vodka bar..electric circus..savvy..mojo..cargo...eden..greek night- The Oxford


TWO TRIBES MELBOURNE 2005-GONNA GO OFF

THE WEATHER FORECAST

Sunday 13/03/05- Fine and Sunny 30C

Monday 14/03/05 - Fine and Sunny 31C

www.bom.gov.au

It's gonna be a big LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

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Future Entertainment doesnt operate in QLD-Different target market..honestly thats the truth, I promote for Future

www.futureentertainment.com.au

Runs out of Melbourne

Two Tribes is the biggest ElectroFest in the Southern Hemisphere-That meaning outside Europe and North America-Mainly USA and Western Europe

Brisbane's Adventjah festivals used to be the largest outside Europe/North America. However that was a late 90s early 00s when an adventjah could attract up to 25,000 people and included a dozen pavilions with every type of electronic music you could want. Since then there has been alot of competition from other dance music festivals, especially on the Gold Coast. Adventjah is lucky to get 10,000 party goers now.

It is held twice a year at the Ekka grounds - does anyone remember that year the superloop got stuck upside down - LOL.
Advenjah has also gone national now.

jt

Future Entertainment doesnt operate Two Tribes in QLD-Different target market..honestly thats the truth, I promote for Future

www.futureentertainment.com.au

Runs out of Melbourne

Two Tribes is the biggest ElectroFest in the Southern Hemisphere-That meaning outside Europe and North America-Mainly USA and Western Europe

For the Record Adelaide has a funky nightlife scene-well dressed people, Fumo Blu is fantastic, Vodka Bar is good, a few places such as Eden are passable-Heaven would probably be quivalent to Heat in Melbourne.

Overall some good Adelaide clubs--

vodka bar..electric circus..savvy..mojo..cargo...eden..greek night- The Oxford

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My Melb friends have told me bad things about heat.....
Wish i went to Two Tribes when it was up here. Funny enough though im suprised but what Arthouse gets for its DJ's. It does very well in that dept.
Ah Europe, every day is like Two tribes in Summer, i'll b back next year (i hope). Question to anyone listening... who is your fav DJ and whats your Fav 'dance' song of all time (it can be something retro like 'the launch'-sublime anthem- if ya want) :)

YER HEAT IS SHIT-thats why its like HEAVEN

Adventjah was here too JayT

When you lived in Melbourne do you remember KRYAL CASTLE IN BALLARAT

Well Adventjah was held there every year-they had a capacity crowd in December this year.

IN BRISBANE TONIGHT - TUESDAY 8TH MARCH 2005
http://www.sceneonline.com.au/pages/clubmix.html

The Prodigy - reclaimed from the MTV masses, media misconceptions, style wars, star systems, haircut hullabaloo, celebrity trivia, global success, erupting egos, punk rock formula, claustrophobic studios and the watchful guidance of ‘those in the know’ - are back with an Australian tour that kicks off at the Brisbane Riverstage. Adam Freeland brings his own world of paper mache breakbeats with elements of reggae, rock, metal, break beat and electro.

DJ Lectre @ Pressclub with a mix of funk, soul, hip hop and a touch of house.

Tired of looking at porn on the Internet? Head on down to The Wickham for ‘Boys ON Tuesday’ night with miming by gender illusionist Miss Synthetique and a Best Butts competition.


DJ Dave C offers a seamless mix of new school breaks and progressive house on the terrace at the Buddha Bar.

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JT

And if your gay or lesbian the best cities dance or nightclub action are:

Sydney = 29 clubs

Melbourne = 16 clubs

Brisbane = 9 clubs

Perth = 4 clubs

Adelaide = 3 clubs

Hobart = 3 clubs

Gold Coast = 2 clubs

Darwin = 2 clubs

Canberra = 2 clubs

Maroochydore = 1 club
Townsville = 1 club
Newcastle = 1 club
Cairns = 1 club
Gosford = 1 club

http://www.oz.dreadedned.com/source/venue/

jt

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Penrith = 2

Penrith = 2

Last time i lived there, Penrith was a part of Sydney...

Hope your not one of those straights who are invading the valley - LOL sorry but there was an article in today's city news about Fortitude Valley being invaded by Straight people. It said that because of this there was a higher degree of violence towards the gay community.
jt

Lol, sorry it took me so long to reply. Yeah I am straight, but I have been going to the valley ever since I was old enough to go out. If there has been more violence towards gay people, that sucks. I go to the beat quite a bit, as girls I know like ot go there, not a bad spot actually.

Anyone going to SCATTERED?

Lol, sorry it took me so long to reply. Yeah I am straight, but I have been going to the valley ever since I was old enough to go out. If there has been more violence towards gay people, that sucks. I go to the beat quite a bit, as girls I know like ot go there, not a bad spot actually.

Perhaps I should have rephrased that, there are people who go out in the Valley and people who go out in the city. The city people that are coming to the valley are the ones responsible for much of the violence toward gays. Valley straigts are generally into having fun and are more tollerent of differnece.
jt

^Gee..Brisbane must be one homophobic city. You hardly ever hear about any gay hate violence in Perth Jayt.

What is all this negativity about being gay - Perth must be one homophobic city, no wonder all the faggots* have moved to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
*I can use the word faggot because I am one:D
jt
lol:D

This weekend in Brisbane:


FRIDAY: 11

Tjingle Mingle Club will be at the Buddha Bar followed by DJ Tone Broker. DJ Aqua will be in the Bar.


DJ Hyper will be on at Quest.


Nick Skitz is performing at Platinum.


Faith will be in the upstairs room at The Arena every Friday night playing indie, dance, industrial, retro and grunge.


Fringe Benefits will be at the Fringe Bar before David Abell and DJ Bure.


Richie Hawtin, Neroli, Halla, Karma, Mr Gaunt, Richard Shimmy, Chris Wilson, Mag00 and Fuzion will be featured at Family.


John Kennedy, and Al bring the good times RnB, Funk and a sprinkle of House to the Empire’s Corner Bar. The middle bar hosts John K, Seany B, Aniki, while the Moonbar will platform the Vinyl Slingers, My Ninja Lover, Kieron C, Rasp, MC Handy, Didgeri Fuze, The Score, and Xian.


An afternoon of funk @ the Melbourne Hotel, with Guy on the decks.


Dr Bombay plays a tasty selection of funk,soul, hip hop and down-tempo tunes, downstairs @ Verve Cafe, Edward St, the city.


Don Nadi is back on deck for Fridays with Mr Sax and Junkbeats at Mybar.


Liberate your soul with house DJ JC and Haydn Butler @ Birdees.


Club Chicago’s, the hottest new club @ Mt Gravatt, has Chris Napier spinning the tunes.


At street level in Rockafellas there will be RnB with a taste of Hip Hop with resident DJs El Loco, Undakava and DJ Yugi and the ladies get in free. In the basement level Cell Block D & Death Row will have Resident DJs Edwin, J-San and Petey Boi spinning trance, house and techno.


Dubdoubt play their mash up of dub, funk, disco reggae @ Jorge with DJ VJ. The LivingRoom has Ricardo Rae spinning.


DJ Dan @ the Normanby Hotel.


DJ Kylie plays the Kelvin Grove Guild Bar from 6pm.


Jamie Smith, Chris Wilson, playing deep eclectic house @ the Pressclub.


DJs Crystal and Khris with production show starring Miss Synthetique, Venus, Marion D’vorce and Trixie O @ the Wickham.


Chill’s Ice Bar has lounge, house and hip hop beats from resident DJs.


Smokey Joe along with Trent & Drew @ Exchange Hotel.


Ric B lets fly with funky house, phat breaks and up tempo hip hop @ the Benowa Tavern’s Sports Bar.



SATURDAY: 12

DJ KK a pro surfer, and Donni 1 are performing at Baja in Kirra. A documentary following female surfers will be filmed at club Baja on the night.


John Kennedy will be breaking out the soul/house fusionin the Corner bar. Nick Zanyat, Matt Nugent and Kieron C will bring the hip hop, funk, house, electro and disco to the Middle Bar. Lectre, Brazen, MrGaunt, Noodles, Koma and Bones will be performing in the Moonbar at the Empire.


The Ambassee hotel plays host to a Latin House Party with MC Jofre Garcia, Stafford Brothers, Bongo Boy, Flute Man, Spanish Dancers, and a Capoeira performance.


Eben McCrimmon, Suzie Leigh and DJ Sean Candy will be at the Buddha Bar.


Kid Kay Ferris, Teschnik are at the Shamrock Hotel.


Hed Kandi @ Platinum.


Solitaire & Static Revenger @ Family.


Eben McCrimmon, Suzie Leigh, and DJ Sean Candy will be on stage at the Buddha Bar.


Elation will be at the Sol Bar in Coolum.


DJ Bure, David Abell, and Style are on at Fringe.


Family is hosting Jase Morley, Matt Nugent, Mr Sparkles, Katch, Cool Hand Luke, Chris Wilson, Shannon Marshall, Mark Briais, Jase Rouse, Russian on Percussion, and Sharif on Sax.


@ elsewhere, the Motion Theory residents bring you the freshest, deep dance floor house, with just a splash of disco – as Katharine introduces the Motion Theory sound followed by DJ Ben Abrahams who’ll work your hips right through till sunrise.


Hutch provides silly smiles aplenty at The Glass Bar, fusing lounge, jazz, funk and see-through beats.


Saints and sinners are welcome as usual when Morticias returns to the Jubilee Hotel.


Club Chicago with the hottest club anthems @ Mt Gravatt.


At street level in Rockafellas there will be RnB with a taste of Hip Hop with resident DJs El Loco, Undakava and DJ Yugi. In the basement level Cell Block D & Death Row will have Resident DJs Edwin, J-San and Petey Boi spinning trance, house and techno.


Quest Stars On Deck has funky home support from Ash Tobia, Murray Brown, with Mr Sax and Mick Vasta and a stunning performance by the Aerial Angels as well.


Mingle with the best and celebrate what it means to be spunky with resident DJs JC and Haydn Butler leading with a night of house moves and grooves @ Birdees.


DJ Stu plays some old school funk @ the Melbourne Hotel.


Crucial Cutz (102.1fm 4ZZZ, 8 till 10 pm), with hosts Peter Mogg and Elemance, presents the freshest dance on Brisbane radio with 17-year-old Spin Division from Melbourne and Brisbane’s Elemance.


Marc Anthony, Ben Cooper and Toxic Angels spin vinyl at Mybar.


Theo, Grozney, Ricardo Rae and Aniki will manhandle the decks @ Jorge.


Richard Shimmy, Aaron K and Paul Thorpe mixing it up at Pressclub.


The Summer Dub Session's, at The Zoo, has become an institution for punters. The pool games are free, drinks are cheap, resident DJ NOMC mixes up the tunes with a reggae feel and laid back groove.


Saturday Night Decadance @ the Wickham with DJ Les Smith.


The Reef presents 'Now', the newest commercial dance music with DJ Justin Gold.


Chill’s Ice Bar has lounge, house and hip hop beats from resident DJs.


DJ Dan @ the Normanby Hotel.


Ric B lets fly with funky house, phat breaks and up tempo hip hop @ the Benowa Tavern’s Sports Bar.


SUNDAY: 13

Brisbane’s Big Gay Day Summer Charity Street Party will be held in Alden Street, Fortitude Valley hosted by the Wickham Hotel. Performances include Dance Diva Tina Cousins, Rikki Lee, The Michal Nicholas, Candi Stratton, DJs Kandi Kane, Sveta, Mark Aslop, Neroli, Les Smith, Crystal, Harry K, Khris & Matt Steer, DJ’s Lester and Mr Sparkle.


Twilight: DJs Scoota, Hazey and Mr Nice are at the Buddha Bar.


There is an open decks competition at Fringe with over $500 in prizes.


The Chill Bar will be playing lounge, house and hip hop with no cover charge on Friday nights.


Family is featuring Neroli, Harry K, 4 Strings, Ikin Dancers, Fashion and Mystique.


Slip into elsewhere for a sly Sunday with Giv as he takes you on a journey from tech-house, ultra bottom heavy and chunky electro-house followed by Rock Hardson’s mash up of dirty disco and bassline beats with a touch of glam rock.


Boom Morning Club is open 4.30am to 12noon every Saturday and Sunday morning. Resident DJs are Wahoo, Baby G, Karma, Colesy and Andy Mac, located at 27 Warner St, the Valley.


The All Styler play every Sunday at the Monastery with host's Baby Gee and Karma bashing out hard house.


Mybar has residents James Canning, Ben Cooper, Daniel on percussion and MC Handy.


Sunday Soiree @ the Wickham with DJ Lester live in the beergarden followed by Mr Sparkles.


Smokey Joe with live band SubFreq, then Trent & Drew at the Exchange Hotel.


Nik Zanyat and Jase Morley causing vinyl havoc @ The Pressclub.


DJ Dan @ the Normanby Hotel.


Groove Kitchen presents the ‘Doinit’ launch party @ the Melbourne Hotel from noon till midnight.

http://www.sceneonline.com.au/pages/clubmix.html

jt

^ Hard House at Monastery?? I doubt it!! lol I think they mean funky house?

As posted earlier I went to Scattered 7th Birthday at Penrith. YES! At PENRITH!

Took me 90 min to get there. :bash:

MC Whiskey
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Daniel the host
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DJ Impact Mixing.
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Cyan Epica
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And there's DJ Impact again...
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When it all started...at 9pm.
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The countdown to 6am.
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90 minutes! what did you catch A TURTLE???

Last time i lived there, Penrith was a part of Sydney... lol your living in the past buddy it hasnt been apart of syd for ages ;)

90 minutes! what did you catch A TURTLE???

First of all it was Saturday night and I had to change trains from one side of Sydney to another.

I never felt so remote or isolated in my whole life travelling to Penrith and seeing farms with cows and horses.

it give me the chill... :mad2:

come on chris ...farms where???? there not a sigle farm in Penrith, stop being a twit ;)

:joke:

I once saw a kylie minogue concert! :puke:

Ozzies are crazy!! :D
I was appalled by their lack of fashion sense and heavy interest in bondage (men dressed in leather with masks and everything).. :dunno: :eek2:

Any Sydneysiders going to Godspeed or Transmission 9th B'day?

Why the hell is Melbourne rating so far above Sydney?

Sydney has some amazing venues, club nights, superclubs, rave series and a plethora of excellent establishments to party the night away. Many of which in recent years have been voted undisputed best in the Southern Hemisphere.

Whoever said Melbourne's raves/clubs scene is better than Sydney's must be kidding themselves. Most of the big DJs come to Sydney instead of Melbourne all because of the size of productions. You only have to visit www.inthemix.com.au and go to "What's On" section to compare between Sydney's production and Melbourne's.

Powerhouse productions, transmission productions, overdrive and Masif does big events. First time ever Entertainment Centre will be used as a party venue.

I once saw a kylie minogue concert! :puke:

Ozzies are crazy!! :D
I was appalled by their lack of fashion sense and heavy interest in bondage (men dressed in leather with masks and everything).. :dunno: :eek2:
I like you avatar picture

www.futureentertainment.com.au

Melbourne nightlife and events shit all over Sydneys believe me.

Two Tribes Melbourne is the biggest event in the Australia Dance music wise.
Mark James who heads Future is from Melbourne and is the one responisble for such events as Summerdayze Melbourne New Years Day, and booking the major acts.

Tiesto now no longer No 1, went to celebrate New Years in Sydney and then Melbourne.

www.futureentertainment.com.au

Melbourne nightlife and events shit all over Sydneys believe me.

Two Tribes Melbourne is the biggest event in the Australia Dance music wise.

Is Two Tribes the only big event in Melbourne? In Sydney, Two Tribes is not suppose to be the biggest.

Harbourside: NYE Celebration. Whalf 3 of the Millers Point 2,000+
Embrace: NYD Luna Park 2,000+
Two Tribes: Sydne Superdome 5,000+
Utopia: Sydney Showground 7,000+
Transmission: Sydney State Sports Centre 7,000+
Godspeed: Sydney Entertainment Centre 7,000+
Moby: Enmore Theatre (sold out)

If you think that Two Tribes production supposed to be the biggest, then that's just a total misinformation.

www.futureentertainment.com.au

Melbourne nightlife and events shit all over Sydneys believe me.

Two Tribes Melbourne is the biggest event in the Australia Dance music wise.


LOL - That honor used to belong to Brisbane, with the original 'Adventjah' festivals held here used to get 20,000+ at the RNA showgrounds. They arn't as big now as they have heaps of competition from other dance music festivals and venues around the city. I think Adventjah is lucky to get 10,000 as there is so much more now.

Aparently now Fortitude Valley is Australia's largest club, nightlife district - bigger than anything in Sydney. The popularity of The Valley has mushroomed in recent years and the scene is just crazy. Took some friends from Sydney out on Saturday night/ Sunday morning into The Valley and they couldn't believe it. Sydney and Melbourne are much more spread out.

^ yeah. When i goto the valley there are people bloody everywhere and there is so much happeing with in like 4 - 5 city blocks

Two Tribes is the biggest electrofest in Australia, and has the best technology in both sound System and lighting and attracts a more raver style crowd. It is held in both Vodafone and Rod Laver Arena on the Labour day long weekend in March, with an estimated 15,000 capacity, 2004 had 14,000.

Summerdayze on New Years Day is more a House Music festival (Musical Style that Melbourne is renowned for, John Corse, Grant Smillie etc..) It is held every New Years day and has a capacity crowd of 25,000. Last Year the crowd clocked 21,000 as the weather was cooler than normal in the Low 20's. The Summerdayze of 2003-2004 where it was a sunny 29C the crowd was 25,000+.

Adventjah, which was held at Kryal Castle in Ballart is also 10,000+, but JayT is correct in stating that the original Adventjah held up in QLD used to be much bigger.

Slinky is not as big as Two Tribes or Summerdayze with a crowd of 4,000-5,000, it is harder and not as popular in Melbourne, although the Bubble and Yum Yum (Drug Clubs) crowd love it.

Godskitchen is ok bout 5,000+

Earthcore is large and in the bush somewhere, I'm more into House/Tribal House/Hard House/Electro and Prog so I dont attend this rave.

But more on the clubs in Sydney I found the crowds to be shit, that's what I was really trying to say. The commercial main stream nature of Sydney comes out in it's nightlife.

If you are ever down in Melbourne try Seven in Albert Road Sth Melb(Sat night) and One Love at Prince of Wales Fitzroy St St Kilda (Sat Night).

If you are into harder music try Zos. Rocovery is also far better down here, try 161 (where they look at you through a slot, then if they like what they see you enter) and Revolver Upstairs.

SummaDayze is My favourite though......

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Melbourne does not have a rave scene, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney does. Melbourne's version of rave is 'acid house' or hard trance. No wonder why media gets confused between two modes....clubs and raves.

But more on the clubs in Sydney I found the crowds to be shit, that's what I was really trying to say. The commercial main stream nature of Sydney comes out in it's nightlife.


I found the same even in comparison to Brisbane. Was in Sydney about a month ago and the nightlife wasn't that great on Oxford St - must of moved somewhere else. Went to Arq on Saturday night and it was pathetic - went on Sunday and it was about the same as Family on Sunday, much better but nothng like a Saturday night at Family. The Sydney pub scene is great though and comparable to Brisbane's pub scene.

All up I was very dissapointed in Sydney nightlife as far as clubs go - something terrible has happened down there for it to be the way it is. Where are all the cute boys???

Am still going to Toybox in 6 weeks time down there - special parties like that are still good and besides, Ruby is playing.

Will be in Melbourne in 4 weeks to check out the 'scene' down there. Should be good from what I here, similar to Brisbane in that its friendly, down to earth with cute boys only bigger. I think living in Brisbane you tend to overate Melbourne and Sydney - hence my big dissapointment with Sydney nightlife.

So boys - where is a good place to go on a Saturday and Sunday night in Melbourne - if I want to party till morn?

Here are some Pictures from Two Tribes Melbourne 2005

NO RAVE SCENE -

Up into the seating of Rod Laver
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Both Rod Laver and Vodafone are rocking simultaneously
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The Lighting at Two Tribes is amazing
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This is what I mean by the Biggest and Best
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Keep in Mind Both Stadiums are at Capacity including the surrounds
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^^
That looks like a concert?

http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/albums/050313-TwoTribes-mattjc/aay.sized.jpg

Thats the link for the pic that resembles a concert, I can assure you all those pics above are of Two Tribes Melbourne 2005

http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos9/albums/050313-TwoTribes-mattjc/aay.sized.jpg

Thats the link for the pic that resembles a concert, I can assure you all those pics above are of Two Tribes Melbourne 2005

So what do they do - remove the seats so people can move around freely and dance? It looks kind of wierd. In Brisbane Raves or Big dance parties are held at venues like the Convention Centre or the RNA Showgrounds where there are multiple dance halls.

Mic there is clearly a rave scene down there dont worry

The main multiple dance halls are Vodafone Arena, then Rod Laver Arena, along with a convention hall that holds roughly 2,000 that is located between the two arenas. Then in the surrounding grounds there are marquee's, dedicated to particular genre eg;House or a particular record label eg; The Defected Marquee etc.... its more like the whole Tennis Centre/Complex is overtaken by a dance party.

How is the Two Tribes a rave scene? I don't get the connection. Two Tribes is merely a puffed up club. ROFL dancing along the seats? Superdome did that because they couldn't be bothered closing down the gate before it gets over-crowded.

I don't know what's your definition of a rave but i simply put it as a techno/gabba music played in a warehouse style venue where there is more more 'indivisual' theme to it compared to clubs. Two Tribes on the other hand is more of a commercialised assembly ready to attrack new comers with regulars. Trance party is NOT a rave...and i do stress that thoroughly.

No doubt that Godspeed and Utopia are rave parties because of the industrial style of music i.e. gabba/hardcore and techno. I still wait to see any proper major rave parties held in Melbourne.

I'll be part of the official ITM team photographing the Godspeed event. Which means getting access to front, etc. Will show ya after 2nd July that raves are more than an assembly.

All up I was very dissapointed in Sydney nightlife as far as clubs go - something terrible has happened down there for it to be the way it is. Where are all the cute boys???


Then you have just missed out on Queer Nation featuring Ferry Corsten. There are clubs that most of those blokes go to such as Tank, ARQ and, YU and so on. Gay club scene has scattered away from Oxford St long ago.

What's wrong with ARQ? Frantic vs Night of Trance show was held there and it was a sold out event with full house crowd.

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(Photo: Taken by Miliux (i.e. Me) hence can be extracted from ITM.)

If ya wanna check what's on in Melbourne, Sydney, Bris or Perth, go to this site. Good way to see who's mixing and the venue.

http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/

Here are some Pictures from Two Tribes Melbourne 2005

NO RAVE SCENE -


Two tribes has never been considered a rave. It get ravers as part of the crowd and many ex ravers but it is simply not a rave. I have friends that worked on two tribes in melbourne not once did they market or call the party a rave - the same goes for the Sydney Two Tribes. Traditional raves with a very high proportion of raver crowd are Utopia, Godspeed, Hyperspeed, United, Fantasia, Ekythump, etc etc.

If people are disppointed with Sydney nightlife, I suggest find another club or party - the Sydney scene is very mature with respect to supporting different styles and tastes. There is alot to offer just about anyone. BTW our raves heap shit on the raves of any other Australian city and they have done so since they began.

Melbourne's scene is just different, the dancing the music, the style - everything about it feels very alien to a sydney-sider but that's not to say its not good in its own right.

Ok fair enough all the Dockland Parties in Melbourne were nothing were they. They are the most famous in Aus.

Dock sheds converted into raves very popular in the late 1990's aka Welcome 2000 was one of the biggest events ever held in the Southern Hemisphere.

I suggest you buy Decade of Dance DVD it is a cronical of the Australian rave scene, and guess what it is filmed mainly in MELBOURNE, at the Docklands from 1992-2002.

I agree though Melbourne's nightlife is very different to that of Sydeny and I can see why after having partied in Sydney why Sydney-siders would feel out of place in Melbourne. Its more a House/Tribal House/Acid House crowd, and very fashion based, where as dressing up to go out in Sydney was very different, people were still wearing shirts to go clubbing.

^ shirts. thats what most of the ppl in Queensland wear clubbing.

has anyone been out clubbing in surfers lately. there was an article in the courier mail about drunken teens loitering the mall and orchird ave and i can tell u that story was 100% correct. there were wannabe cool teens everywhere who were sloshed by 10.30. very trashy! makes brisbane look like a classy place to go out! Surfers - shame, shame, shame!

I agree though Melbourne's nightlife is very different to that of Sydeny and I can see why after having partied in Sydney why Sydney-siders would feel out of place in Melbourne. Its more a House/Tribal House/Acid House crowd, and very fashion based, where as dressing up to go out in Sydney was very different, people were still wearing shirts to go clubbing.

There are 'fashion based' clubs in Sydney. Suzie Q is one of it...with trendy interior design and small group intensive gathering. Yes, some House/Tribal are trendy but it all depends on the venues. Here's a thing why you would not dress up in raves.

1) Party clogged with smoke
2) You'll be sweating yourself like sponge (if you can dance)
3) The culture amongst ravers (i put that word lightly) are meant that everyone is the same and no discrimination going. That means everyone wears simple clothes i.e. T-shirt and Jean.
4) You don't want your good clothing to be spilled from accidents
5) Some parties have UV lights attached...meaning t-shirts glows. It's 'fun'.

If there are more people sitting down than standing up, wear ya good clothes.

Some of the talk on here about raves and the Sydney's lack of history in the scene is total crap - Melbourne doesn't even have a hardcore scene to speak of. Adelaide was always well respected among ravers and Brisbane also had a heathly scene - hardcore music is dead in melbourne.

Some forget raves in sydney started way back at the hordern parties in the late 80s and early 90s and continued unabated until Anna Wood died... they then picked up again. As for the docklands parties being famous... Utopia has been going since mid 1995. Before that were some even more amazing parties like MDMA series, the Prodigy series, Technicolour, Happiest People series, FOD, Smurf Village, Collosus, Hardware.

Some NYEs where able to support 3 large hardcore style raves all with quite a good turnout. It was more often a question of which party should I go to? This is in addition to the plethora of other parties for differing styles of techno. Even on some weekends for those that like hardcore there have been multiple choices for warehouse style raves.

If people that have come to sydney can't find suitable enjoyment I suggest they open their eyes.

^ shirts. thats what most of the ppl in Queensland wear clubbing.
Mabee at straight clubs in the city or Petrie Terrace - LOL.
Not in the Valley as its a totally different scene - button up shirts are out - Tshirts or Tanks are in.

You won't see many shirts in Brisbane's party scene either - very rare. Summer attire for Brisbane is Tanks and Jeans and Boardies for big raves and parties in summer are popular.

One thing I did notice about the Sydney party scene though - very drab clothing with lots of brown and black while Brisbane tends to be brighter Tshirts. Brisbane people (boys) dress much sexier than Sydney boys too - even the straight ones.

Go to Fringe or Family on a Saturday night and see what I mean.

@ Matixvolta - I heard Queer Nation was a bit average though I would like to go to the next one. Toybox should be good because Ruby is playing - one of my fav dj's.

Check out http://www.fusingbrisbane.com/ for some info on Brisbane's progressive music scene.

JayT, i didn't go to Queer Nation. But i did went to Sublime Experience 2 weeks ago when Fergie and Ferry Corsten was mixing. Completely full house (i'm not joking) shoulder to shoulder. Chicks went wild of where i was watching. :D

JayT, i don't really rate the Family on Saturday nights. I prefer Monastery, there's always a great party crowd in there on Saturdays. I like Fridays @ Family though.
Some pics from Monastery:
Hotties: :D
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Baby Gee is packing some serious red eye here: lol
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The crowd is loving it:
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Respect to the DJ:
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Australia's No.1 DJ, Kid Kenobi:
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Kid Kenobi? Maybe i don't his mixes coz he play house (usually).

Kid Kenobi? Maybe i don't his mixes coz he play house (usually).
That was from the ITM DJ poll. Kid Kenobi is more breaks than house, but i have heard him playing house as well.

Breaks? Ahhh! That's even worse. :runaway:

Is the ITM top 50 vote out yet? Hmm...Hardaker is not telling me the stuff i should have known if that is the case.

Hmm I don't much like house or breaks. Anything without a constant and fairly uniform beat is not worth listening to.

For raves and parties aparently Cairns goes off every weekend and is one of the best places in oz to party!

According to inthamix.com Brisbane is Australia's home of hard trance. I prefer the more melodic sounds myself.

I'll be looking forward to travelling to QLD in 2 weeks time then. *booking tickets & hotels*. Straight after Godspeed of course. :D

Mabee at straight clubs in the city or Petrie Terrace - LOL.
Not in the Valley as its a totally different scene - button up shirts are out - Tshirts or Tanks are in.


I was meaning T-shirts. i wear t's every place i go except if i wanna go to the port office (rare) coz of the dress codes.

hey wezza, is that you in that photo wit the girls. the chick in the middle looks like a fake doll. hahahaha

Matix: I don't think the new ITM poll is out yet. I was just going on last years vote.

Avatar: Breaks doesn't have a uniform beat, thats why it's called breakbeat! :)

Maroon Grown: No thats not me, i just got those pics off www.monastery.com.au

Brisbane's "Family" nightclub has been voted best in Australia several years running. See http://www.thefamily.com.au/ for more info.

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Family is also located in Australia's largest nightclub district - Fortitude Valley (aparently - I didn't know this until a DJ from Sydney informed me).
Other "Valley" NightClubs include:

Monastery Nightclub
Arena
Bad Girls
The Bowery
BarSoma
The Beat Megaclub (Gay)
Cabaret Club The
DON 1
Family (Gay on Sundays)
The Zoo
Tony's Nite Club
Bravo Wine Bar & Bistro
GPO Hotel
Vino's
The Mustang Bar
Fringe Bar
Dooleys Hotel
Mango Bar
Double Helix
The Empire Hotel
Twelve Night Club
Jubilee Hotel
The Tivoli
The Indi Temple
The Columbian
Ja Ja's Lounge
Sun Bar
Ric's Cafe Bar
Cockatoo Club (Gay)
Grrrl Bar (Gay)
The Depot
Garuva Bar
Rockafellas
Press Club
Royal George Hotel
The Troubadour
Boom!
Shamrock Hotel
The Elephant & Wheelbarrow Traditional British Pub
Alarm Night Club
Chelsea Club & Bar The
Do & Be Karaoke Box
Technomad Disco-Tech
The Matrix
Level One on Wickham
Trout
Euphoria Niteclub
The Den (Gay)
Heat Night Club
Heaven
Hellfire Club
Kindle
Probe Club (Gay)
Red Garter The
Number 12 Lounge Bar
Birdee Num Num
Squeeze on Brunswick
Belushi's Bar
The Healer
Morning Glory (day dance club)
Wickham Hotel (Gay)

Add to that Chinatown with its multitude of restaurants and all the open cafes between the nightclubs and you have one very happening district!!!

FORTITUDE VALLEY is just one of Brisbane's nightclub / entertainment districts - there are several other major precincts in inner Brisbane with nightclubs!

Any bar or 'nightclub' which is smaller than Suzie Q ain't something to be fussed about.

JayT, only upstairs at The Beat is the gay section isn't it?

JayT, only upstairs at The Beat is the gay section isn't it?
Yes - I don't go there though - its way to camp.

what do you mean by camp?

A few times i've been there sitting in the outdoor section out the back looking up at that elevated walkway, spotted some scary looking people up there. Lol.

what do you mean by camp?

Camp = Girly, you know very flamboyant, over the top....um...how do you describe 'camp'??

Do you know "Bob Downe" or Julian Clarey - they would fit in well upstairs at the beat.

Godspeed. For the first time Sydney Entertainment Centre has been converted into a warehouse style rave equipped with lazers, pylons, spotlights and presentations. Strictly 5000 punters, no more, no less. Has been sold out 2 weeks in advance and only 100 got sold at box office for 110 bucks each.

There were three clubs played at the centre. The main arena, capital room and one at the foyer on 1st level.

I was a VIP member which means i had access to many sites such as behind the decks at Capitol Room, drinkies and so on. For course, a free entry and permission to bring my camera. I was a member of the press for ITM.

VIP Green Band!
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/band-1.JPG

Awaken the dragon!
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Yellow%20Dragon-1.jpg

These speakers kicked ass. These are like five meters high and they hang from the roof like a pendulum. There are two of them. There were boxes of gigantic speakers piled together right till the bottom of that pendulum speakers. Seriously, the back is louder than the frotn because the sound resonates ferociously.
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Speaker.jpg

The dragon has come!
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Dragon%20Fog.jpg

The Fever!
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Dragon%20Awakening.jpg

Black and white ray
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/Black-White%20Ray.jpg

http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Arial-3.jpg

Up close!
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Yellow%20Dragon-2.jpg

Mezmorized :dance:
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Freedom.jpg

On each side of the main arena, there were 4 pylons consisting of a lazer, 3 spotlights and a presentation screen on a side. Two pylons at the front. This means ten stick pylons giving off an enclosed 360 degree feeling.

http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Lights-3.jpg

All those those spotlights, lazers and presentations are synchronised by the techies at the rear
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Lights-5.jpg

You can see here the red rays are pretty strong.
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Lights-6.jpg

Front deck :dj:
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Purple%20DJ.jpg

Here are the pylons - the side. Seats were not used for safety reasons. Imagine punters moving up and down along there. Safety hazards...tripping wires and are in front of spotlights.
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Pylons-2.jpg

The globe
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Red%20Globe.jpg

Taking photos up high!
http://home.exetel.com.au/miliux/forumimage/L-Up%20Top%20Photos.jpg


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For the rest of the photos

CLICK HERE (http://www.inthemix.com.au/photos10/050702-godspeed)

Yes Godspeed was awesome, what a great night I had. Got there at just before 10 and partied until just after 6am. This is the first rave ever held in the Sydney Entertainment Centre, was a different experience from those familiar with the Superdome raves. What I was surprised to see was the full concourse open for us to play in, and the floor was perfect for dancing on with just the right amount of slip and softness, and no obstacles (short of the 3b's bodies, bags and bottles).

That black roof and those hugely watted full colour lasers... fricken awesome, not to mention the massive 10 or so video screens around the walls - to my amazement it seems Sam and his lighting guys have also found Google Earth, with some video flyins over the SET from space. Those vertical coloured strobe lights also did the trick.

Yah what a fun night. BTW great photos mate, esp with so much smoke and haze in the venue, some of those laser shots are amazing.

I do have dissappoints though. They didn't play gabba for some odd reason. The theme of godspeed was to be sinister and haunted, yet the music was not even close to it. Just listened to old school tekno (not techno) and there's a hell of a gap. Faster and much more provocative.

Still waiting for a rave with proper teckno/hardcore instead of childish happy hardcore.

As loud as ya wanna crank the speakers up, it still doesn't send pulses down my spine if it ain't fast enough. Fast as in 210bpm+.

I'm a hard critic to impress. :)

Haha so true, but I like happy hardcore so its all good :)

I have to admit I was expecting far more edgy and dark hardcore sets... possible some gabba, or industrial techno and even a bit of german or dutch speedcore/killcore. The party suited most people with lighter hardcore. Like Chris says, it did not really live up to the expectation of the title Godspeed "Darkside" but i prefer the happy, cheesy hardcore anyway.

Dancing to gabba all night requires the inclusion of far more vitamins than usual.

Brisbane people - I'm up in Brizzy this weekend. The Valley Fiesta is on ain't it? Haven't been out in Brizzy for AGES - what are some good bars/places to go in the Valley these days? I used to go to Ric's all the time - still good place to catchup with friends? any other similar places? heard about a plce called the Depot - website looks interesting (from my musical point-of view anyway) - any first hand reports?

Any good Drum n bass/dub places in Brizzy?

Brisbane people - I'm up in Brizzy this weekend. The Valley Fiesta is on ain't it? Haven't been out in Brizzy for AGES - what are some good bars/places to go in the Valley these days? I used to go to Ric's all the time - still good place to catchup with friends? any other similar places? heard about a plce called the Depot - website looks interesting (from my musical point-of view anyway) - any first hand reports?

Depot is down in a new area of the valley called emporium - its basicaly a few doz restaurants and cafes with a siriani's supermarket - nothing special. I have heard good things about depot though.

Perhaps if your in Brisbane you should try something that you can't get in Melbourne or Sydney - like one of our Ice Vodka Bars. They are pretty cool - litterally as the temperature is usually below zero and they give you coats to wear.

As for other kinds of places - music, there should be heaps happening in the valley both on the street and in the clubs so you should be able to find anything you want.

^ thanks for that - a friend of mine can get us into Family easily too. The rumour is that this place is pretty spec. Is it all the beautiful people. (he he - when I lived in Brizzy there were no "beautiful people".
Also - whats the best gay place to go to.

^ As far as i know, those Ice Bars are part owned by Darren Lockyer.
Family is an excellent club, great layout. Friday nights are Hard Trance/Hard Style in the main room, but i think Nick Skitz is there this Friday night, so i'd probably steer clear. His style is pretty cheesey. (Depends on what you like i guess) Saturday nights are house/breaks. I prefer Monastery on Saturdays, thats where the beautiful people go.
As far as gay clubs, i don't know, JayT might be able to help you there.

Have fun!! :)

^ thanks for that - a friend of mine can get us into Family easily too. The rumour is that this place is pretty spec. Is it all the beautiful people. (he he - when I lived in Brizzy there were no "beautiful people".
Also - whats the best gay place to go to.

Depents on what type of gay venue your after?

I like Family on Sunday nights - it goes till dawn and its quite packed. Family on Sunday nights is called "fluffy" - its quite good. If you want the full family experience go on a Friday or Saturday night when all four levels are open. The top is amazing.

There is the Beat nightclub on Ann St The Valley - it pumps from Thurs to Sunday nights. Down stairs it is hardcore trance and techno while upstairs plays all those 'handbag favorites' from the 70s through to the present. It gets pretty packed and has a really diverse crowd.

Then there is The Wickham Hotel on the corner of Alden and Wickham Streets - this is where all the muscle boys and shirtless wonders hang out but doesn't get going till after 1am so if you turn up at midnight don't dispare - it gets better. It is like Brisbane's answer to the Midnight shift in Sydney. They play a mixture of commercial with trance anthems mixed in.

Then there is The Sportsmans Hotel (Sporties) in Spring Hill on Liechhardt Street. Its where the older crowd hang out and is also very diverse. Its a bit like a big RSL only the people are crazy and anything goes. You will see many tragic drag queens at this place - anything from 18 to 80.

Downstairs from Sporties is The Mine Shaft, its basically a leather bar full of very camp leather queens. No women are allowed as there is a maze with a variety of themed rooms at the back. Hardcore porno's play on a TV screen above the bar - so its that kind of place.

Well if your into that kind of place then Brisbane has no shortage of those either - there are 5 sex on premises venues around the city but I can PM you with that info if you require.

There are plenty of mixed venues as well such as GPO and The Fringe - I recomend a drink at Fringe Bar as it attracts the hottest boys you have ever seen.

If you need any more info just let me know.

Depents on what type of gay venue your after?


Downstairs from Sporties is The Mine Shaft, its basically a leather bar full of very camp leather queens. No women are allowed as there is a maze with a variety of themed rooms at the back. Hardcore porno's play on a TV screen above the bar - so its that kind of place.

LOL ... maybe the term you're after was sexclub.

Change of subject.

What do ya blokes think of Smoking ban in force of all pubs and clubs? No smoking at dancefloors...which is a relief.

I can finally come home not smelling like an ashtray after so many people exhale on my face.

/Update: A promoter of Godspeed by the name of Sam contacted me saying he wants to get permission to stick my photos up onto godspeed website. I sent him a zipped file containing 72 photos. One condition...photos gotta be referenced.

Wee Pee. :D

Sam Crane is the owner of Powerhouse Productions... and the brains behind Utopia, Godspeed, Two Tribes and many other large scale events. Way to go, your pictures are damn good and deserve to be on the Powerhouse Productions site.

Change of subject.

What do ya blokes think of Smoking ban in force of all pubs and clubs? No smoking at dancefloors...which is a relief.

I can finally come home not smelling like an ashtray after so many people exhale on my face.

/Update: A promoter of Godspeed by the name of Sam contacted me saying he wants to get permission to stick my photos up onto godspeed website. I sent him a zipped file containing 72 photos. One condition...photos gotta be referenced.

Wee Pee. :D

Re smoking ban - fantastic bring it on! As a non smoker its quite annoying when you are having a good time at a club or event and someone is smoking on the dance floor - especially for me as I get hayfever from it. As said before - a few sudafed fixes the problem and goes great with alcaholic drinks;)

Change of subject.

What do ya blokes think of Smoking ban in force of all pubs and clubs? No smoking at dancefloors...which is a relief.

I can finally come home not smelling like an ashtray after so many people exhale on my face.

/Update: A promoter of Godspeed by the name of Sam contacted me saying he wants to get permission to stick my photos up onto godspeed website. I sent him a zipped file containing 72 photos. One condition...photos gotta be referenced.

Wee Pee. :D

Does this mean that smoking machines will be banned too. I remember once i was dancing near the damn thing and had my mouth opened(!) coughed like crazy.. but they seem to be used less these days.
Also no smoking on the dance floor is a great idea, i don't know how many times you step on stupid butts. When i went to es paradis and they flooded the club, all of the butts were floating and it was pretty foul, i didn't care and i still wish we had a club like es paradis <tear>

Depents on what type of gay venue your after?

I like Family on Sunday nights - it goes till dawn and its quite packed. Family on Sunday nights is called "fluffy" - its quite good. If you want the full family experience go on a Friday or Saturday night when all four levels are open. The top is amazing.

There is the Beat nightclub on Ann St The Valley - it pumps from Thurs to Sunday nights. Down stairs it is hardcore trance and techno while upstairs plays all those 'handbag favorites' from the 70s through to the present. It gets pretty packed and has a really diverse crowd.

Then there is The Wickham Hotel on the corner of Alden and Wickham Streets - this is where all the muscle boys and shirtless wonders hang out but doesn't get going till after 1am so if you turn up at midnight don't dispare - it gets better. It is like Brisbane's answer to the Midnight shift in Sydney. They play a mixture of commercial with trance anthems mixed in.

Then there is The Sportsmans Hotel (Sporties) in Spring Hill on Liechhardt Street. Its where the older crowd hang out and is also very diverse. Its a bit like a big RSL only the people are crazy and anything goes. You will see many tragic drag queens at this place - anything from 18 to 80.

Downstairs from Sporties is The Mine Shaft, its basically a leather bar full of very camp leather queens. No women are allowed as there is a maze with a variety of themed rooms at the back. Hardcore porno's play on a TV screen above the bar - so its that kind of place.

Well if your into that kind of place then Brisbane has no shortage of those either - there are 5 sex on premises venues around the city but I can PM you with that info if you require.

There are plenty of mixed venues as well such as GPO and The Fringe - I recomend a drink at Fringe Bar as it attracts the hottest boys you have ever seen.

If you need any more info just let me know.
Thanks for all that JayT. We'll see how we go i guess! I thin the Valley is gunna be packed this w/e with the fiesta on......

Godskitchen this Sunday!

Above & Beyond
Gabriel & Dresdon
BT (live)

as well as other regulars: Nik Fish, Amber Savage, etc.

Woot!

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Godskitchen this Sunday!

Above & Beyond
Gabriel & Dresdon
BT (live)

as well as other regulars: Nik Fish, Amber Savage, etc.

Woot!

:dance:
Lumiere this Sunday at Luna Park - formally Toybox.

LONG LIVE GODSKITCHEN!

http://www.futureentertainment.com.au/Events/GK/sydney/gk_syd_A2.jpg

24 Hour Fiesta!

Parklife - Morning/Afternoon
Godskitchen/Afternoon to Morning

It'l be a big weekend in Sydney what with Godskitchen, Lumiere, Sydney Sleaze - and the NRL Grand Final.

Sydney Sleaze alone can attract up to 20,000 partiers - I'm only going to Lumiere though at Luna Park on the Sunday.

Sydney had big parties over the weeks.

Transmission: 5,000+ @ State Sports Centre
Earthdance: 5,000+ @ Sydney Park
Prophecy: 4,000+ @ Sydney Superdome

This is Parklife. I think this is what ya meant, JayT. Ya refering to DJ Sneak? Midday to 10pm. Then all the punters go to Godskitchen. :D

http://www.fuzzy.com.au/coming_up.asp?eventId=65

Big weekend in Sydney for sure, should be awsome up there...

Here is Gods in Melbourne

http://www.futureentertainment.com.au/Events/GK/gk_fpfc_3.jpg

Sydney had big parties over the weeks.

Transmission: 5,000+ @ State Sports Centre
Earthdance: 5,000+ @ Sydney Park
Prophecy: 4,000+ @ Sydney Superdome

This is Parklife. I think this is what ya meant, JayT. Ya refering to DJ Sneak? Midday to 10pm. Then all the punters go to Godskitchen. :D

http://www.fuzzy.com.au/coming_up.asp?eventId=65

No its called Sleaze (http://www.whatsonwhen.com/events/~34081.jml) and its on at the Hordern Pavilion - show grounds on Saturday night.

Luminere (http://www.luminereparty.com.au/enter.htm) is the one I'm going to at Luna Park on Sunday Afternoon/evening.

don't know,

No its called Sleaze (http://www.whatsonwhen.com/events/~34081.jml) and its on at the Hordern Pavilion - show grounds on Saturday night.

Luminere (http://www.luminereparty.com.au/enter.htm) is the one I'm going to at Luna Park on Sunday Afternoon/evening.

Oh that's right.

http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/show/24252/

120 bucks is pretty expensive.

Geez. Heaps of party going on.

God knows why they're holding Godskitchen at Space Club. Why not Superdome.... Space is a mere commercial office converted floor with a bar in the middle and two dancefloors on each side.

Oh that's right.

http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/show/24252/

120 bucks is pretty expensive.

Geez. Heaps of party going on.

God knows why they're holding Godskitchen at Space Club. Why not Superdome.... Space is a mere commercial office converted floor with a bar in the middle and two dancefloors on each side.


We Have a saying:

Sydney is for Partying
Melbourne is for shopping &
Brisbane is for living

V Channel said that Tiesto will be coming to Sydney at the end of this year. I dunno if that's true but that's what i heard when i was at inthemix top 50 party @ Home.

Why from so many clubs they can choose, it just has to be one of the dodiest club. I almost got stuck in the lift!

Sydney had big parties over the weeks.

Transmission: 5,000+ @ State Sports Centre
Earthdance: 5,000+ @ Sydney Park
Prophecy: 4,000+ @ Sydney Superdome


Wow yes, I enjoyed Prophesy one of the best nights I have had in ages. However, the party was a bit smaller than the usual Superdome Utopia parties and the lighting was IMO not as good as it normally is ... but Sam still put on a great night.

Kudos to Powerhouse Productions.

i was in surfers paradise recently on a uni bender and deadset, melbas bar and nightclub is one of the best clubs ive been to. awesome lighting, massive (i mean massive bar) and pumpin music. definately recommend it. it was a surprise as most GC clubs ive been to are shit.

also, players stripclub. best titty bar ever!

Gas nightclub in 2 weeks time will introduce Australia's most expensive sound system. let's see how it can rival Home nightclub. Home's Vertec sound system vs Gas's JBL sound system.

A friend of mine who is a DJ (Miss Jet) in Townsville looks set to get a few gigs at Gas. She now has the same manager as Yoshi & Jumping Jack. She's played a few sets at Daydreams.

Steve Hill is making Sydney his permanant home ay? I see him at so many gigs.

although im orginally from sydney - being in brisbane the last year - a club called family has these little awards in one of their rooms - awards for the best club in australia four years in a row - www.thefamily.com.au

and a bar called "sun bar" has won best bar for 2 years - and in the past 2 years has come second

i still think sydney clubs are better!

i still think sydney clubs are better!
I always say Party in Sydney, Shop in Melbourne and Live in Brisbane.
The Clubs are great in Sydney I will say. People in Sydney are very friendly too.

As for awards - I didn't know about Sunbar but it is pretty funky compared with what I have seen in other capitals - I just thought it was a Valley thing. Also about Family - its amazing when I go out in Sydney or Melbourne and tell people I'm from Brisbane - the first thing they say is "have you been to Family?". I do take Family for granted because I only live 10 minutes walk away and go quite often on a Sunday night - pretty lucky when you consider whats in other capitals. Though I do like Arq on a Sunday night too, same vibe just not as funky.

Though I do like Arq on a Sunday night too, same vibe just not as funky.

You mean Arq's 'The Night of Trance' parties? I kinda find Arq a bit iffy. The main hall is alright, but the lower floor with pooltable and mini-dance floor. They can do better. I think Arq needs a bit of renovation too. The sound resonates on upper level which is pretty bad.

The worst club i have been to is Suzie Q. It sucks...

You probably know that i don't stick to one club every week. Regular punters get those VIP offers because of discounts... Same people, same vibe, gets boring.

I'm more of a club/rave tropper - goes there who's on the deck. I usually avoid going to Gas/Home/Space. Especially Gas! More people sitting down than standing up, all waiting till the place if full. Shy and all.

Steve Hill is making Sydney his permanant home ay? I see him at so many gigs.
Yeah he's been calling Sydney his base for a while now.

There are some big parties coming up in Sydney:

Progress 6th Birthday: Introducing new Sound System
Date: Saturday 6th Nov
Gas Nightclub
Seating: 3,000~
DJ: Andrew James, Paul Holden, Cyber, Ed Evil, Chris Kross +

Sublime's VooDoo's 9th B'day
Date: Friday 25th Nov
Home Nightclub, Cockle Bay Whalf
Seating: 2,500 +
DJ: Mauro Pictotto, Marco V & Benjamin Bates, MC Destiny, Kate Monroe, Craig Obey, Klaus "Heavyweight" Hill, Kemuri & MC Losty + usual Home residents

Hard Wars - Outdoors
Date: Saturday 26th Nov
Sydney International Tennis Centre
Seating: 15,000
DJ: Scot Brown, DJ Hixxy, DJ Impact + locals

Harbourlife
Date: Saturday 26th Nov
First Fleet steps Mrs Maquarie's Chair
Seating: Sold out
DJ: Martin Solveig, Mark Farina, Touché, Dreadzone Soundsystem

Godspeed: Gothica
Date: Saturday 10th Dec
Sydney Superdome
Seating: 5,000
DJ: PAUL ELSTAK (NL), MC Ruffian (NL), Lenny Dee (US), DYEWITNESS (nl), K Complex (UK),Kevin Energy (UK), Sharkey (UK), DJ AMS (UK)

Gatecrasher Global Sound System
Date: Saturday 17th Dec
Home Nightclub, Cockle Bay Whalf
Seating: 2,500 +
DJ:M.I.K.E (Push), John O’Callaghan + locals

Those are the main ones over the coming weeks. Haven't added NYE parties yet but there are heaps.

WOOT! A Duel!

This Friday
http://www.bigbeat.com.au/eflyer/new/clubsublime/sub36_03.jpg



This Saturday
http://www.overdrive.com.au/sponsors05/hardwars5_468.jpg

Hiya, sounds great and you have Scott Brown visiting too, cool. So what type of music do they play in the usual clubs?, Ive never visited Oz but wouldnt mind on the way to Hongkong or Shanghai, whats it like?, what do people drink?

Sydney Big Day Out sold out a month ago, well 51,000 of the 55,000 tickets anyway, the last few thousand are being released in 'stages' to try to put a dent in scalper sales. They should hold 2 Syd BDO's this year like they did 2 yrs ago.

Hiya, sounds great and you have Scott Brown visiting too, cool. So what type of music do they play in the usual clubs?, Ive never visited Oz but wouldnt mind on the way to Hongkong or Shanghai, whats it like?, what do people drink?

They play different styles of music for different events.

I just came back from VooDoo, which Marco V, Mauro Picotto and Ben Bates were all playing electro/psy-trance.

Scot Brown, Hixxy and DJ Impact will be playing hardcore/hardstyle music.

There are two different scenes. Raves and clubs. Clubs are held at nightclubs and raves are usually held at big venues like stadiums, entertainment centre, etc. Raves are much faster, bass intensive then clubs. They usually don't drink alcohol, just plain water to sustain themeselves.

Raves used to be really big in the UK about 10 years ago, and I guess it became more main stream and people tended to move to super clubs and events like Creamfields etc. Though there are still some illegal raves around, and they do just drink water but with a few E's thrown in.
I prefer a good club which plays handbag house, trance etc and a few cheesy songs that we all secretly love - if its gay even better as you can get away with more!. I heard that Tina Cousins was big there is that true? as shes got a new single and album out soon.
Do you find alot of American or European music played, Euro being the better!

Raves used to be really big in the UK about 10 years ago, and I guess it became more main stream and people tended to move to super clubs and events like Creamfields etc. Though there are still some illegal raves around, and they do just drink water but with a few E's thrown in.
I prefer a good club which plays handbag house, trance etc and a few cheesy songs that we all secretly love - if its gay even better as you can get away with more!. I heard that Tina Cousins was big there is that true? as shes got a new single and album out soon.
Do you find alot of American or European music played, Euro being the better!

Euro definetely. Most of the DJs are from Europe especially UK, Germany and Holland. Haven't heard of the Tina Cousins yet.

When you speak to an average raver in Sydney, the first thing they pop in their mind is that it has to be cheerful and happy. I so hate it, i want it rough, industrial and dark. Sydney doesn't have that kind of menality because all these school kids coming along with coloured wrist band and baggy fluro pants dancing to super cheesy happy hardcore music.

Raves haven't gone to clubs yet. Here, they just hire out warehouses, big sport venues or industial sites. Trying to keep with the 90s tradition of being underground and secretive. Heaps of raves where ya gotta call them up at 6pm on that night to know the location, but its all legal.

I have always thought that the gay scene would be more of uplifting trance, instead of hardstyle. I dunno, that's how i end up with that conclusion while photographing at club and raves for some time.

I guess the poll is completely rigged since a lot forumers just choose their city instead of even knowing about the nightlife. You can add Canberra + Melbourne + Brisbane and it still isn't big enough to match Sydney's clublife.

I guess the poll is completely rigged since a lot forumers just choose their city instead of even knowing about the nightlife. You can add Canberra + Melbourne + Brisbane and it still isn't big enough to match Sydney's clublife.

I guess the poll is completely rigged since a lot forumers just choose their city instead of even knowing about the nightlife. You can add Canberra + Melbourne + Brisbane and it still isn't big enough to match Sydney's clublife.

oh you poor thing. are you upset that sydney's half arsed scene is getting it's arse kicked by melbourne??

i have actually lived, worked and spent some serious time in all the capitals you just mentioned. Canberra is dead, brisbane is not much better, sydney shuts up shop too early while melbourne, in my opinion, is the party capital by a country mile.

i really do get the feelin you've never set foot outside the north shore.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

oh you poor thing. are you upset that sydney's half arsed scene is getting it's arse kicked by melbourne??

i have actually lived, worked and spent some serious time in all the capitals you just mentioned. Canberra is dead, brisbane is not much better, sydney shuts up shop too early while melbourne, in my opinion, is the party capital by a country mile.

i really do get the feelin you've never set foot outside the north shore.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

Actually i have. You know what? None of the raves or clubs are actually in North Shore, so it defeats the purpose why you even mention about it anyways. The last club-bar i been in North Shore was Greenwood, North Shore and its very puney.

Over many years of going to clubs in and out and reporting for inthemix, i have never been to a particular event which closes THAT early. The vast majority opens at around 10pm to 7am the next morning. Melbourne does NOT have a rave scene, but rather based more on house and break. Brisbane holds events around twice every month, but Sydney holds at least 4 a month usually helped by the big landmark events like Godspeed, Utopia, Prophecy, Hard Wars, Scattered and all other productions.

Why not just have a look at what's on in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane to see the size and quantity of each club events. The list speaks for itself.

Melbourne (http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/?city=2)

Sydney (http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/?city=1)

Canberra (http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/city/3)

Actually i have. You know what? None of the raves or clubs are actually in North Shore, so it defeats the purpose why you even mention about it anyways.

lol what a dunce...no shit dopey. i didnt mean it literally. i was trying to give you a backhanded insult but it obviously went completely over your head.

i'll know better next time to use only small words and sentences for your benefit.

It wasn't really an insult to my opinon. I'm glad North Shore doesn't have a club or rave scene.

I've only been out in Sydney, Canberra, Launceston, Geelong and Brisbane and of those my Favourite was Canberra but I've got to admit that the sheer spectacle of Sydney's nightlife (while being neither affordable or convenient) is enough to put them at number one.

Thanks for that Miliux, so do people do the whole Ibiza, Majorca Gran Canaria thing there?. I guess you dont need to as you have the sun all year round. The great thing is you can do what you want and there are no come backs as you dont live there, I mean as get drunk for a whole week or sleep with 10 people or gangbang, etc.

Dean do you constantly have to put other people & places down just to try and boost your already over-inflated ego? Seriously dude, give it a rest, it's becoming quite boring.

Thanks for that Miliux, so do people do the whole Ibiza, Majorca Gran Canaria thing there?. I guess you dont need to as you have the sun all year round. The great thing is you can do what you want and there are no come backs as you dont live there, I mean as get drunk for a whole week or sleep with 10 people or gangbang, etc.

Yup, there are daylight parties.

Just last Saturday 'Harbourlife' was held which had like over 10,000 punters going to Sydney foreshore not far from Sydney Opera House to party till 10pm. These daylight parties are usually produced by Fuzzy Production which is well renounced throughout Australia for holding general dance scenes in daytime. Justin Hemme's Good Vibration scene is getting good recognition as well, and the next one will be held in Centennial Park on 18th Feb. Big Day Out (major Rock and hip-hop festival) has been sold out which will be on Feb next year.

Don't forget the SydneyFestival. just plethoria of Jazz scenes, family outtings, free concerts and exhibitions.

And the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Held every Feb attracting 200,000 spectators. Watching all those nifty floats.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are the biggest calander days in Sydney because all the producers are gearing up, opening their doors and hiring international artists and DJs to come along.

I heard Cosmic Gate are playing in Sydney on NYE, do you know where Miliux? I'm thinking of coming down.

I heard Cosmic Gate are playing in Sydney on NYE, do you know where Miliux? I'm thinking of coming down.

Of course i do.

Utopia NYE will be the event. It will be held at Sydney Entertainment Centre. Other Djs includes A*S*Y*S, DJ Storm, Dj Stompy, and the usual locals. Powerhouse Production and Sam as the executive never lets me down.

Get your ticket via Ticketek. First release, 88 bucks, 2nd release 99 bucks + BF.

Or, you can catch Cosmic Gate at Family Nightclub, Brisbane on 30th December.

oh you poor thing. are you upset that sydney's half arsed scene is getting it's arse kicked by melbourne??

i have actually lived, worked and spent some serious time in all the capitals you just mentioned. Canberra is dead, brisbane is not much better, sydney shuts up shop too early while melbourne, in my opinion, is the party capital by a country mile.

i really do get the feelin you've never set foot outside the north shore.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

Actually DEAN I have partied many times in Sydney, Melbourne and of course Brisbane and I have to say that Sydney's nightlife and entertainment scene absolutely SHITS all over Melbourne's nightlife. Melbourne is good for shopping but I would rather party in Sydney or even Brisbane for that matter. No need for an expensive $20 or $30 dollar cab trip between clubs in Brisbane and Sydney - they are all close together, you can walk from club to club if you are into club hopping.

I just got back from Sydney today and basically partied from 11pm on Saturday night through to 8am this morning. (yes I am exhausted) But I could not have done that in Melbourne or even Brisbane where clubs like The Market close at 3am Monday Morning. Brisbane is not much better with Family closing at 3:30am to 4am. Day clubs don't even open till 7am in some cases - Sydney has a smooth transition all the way through.

For clubbing and nightlife give me Sydney any day, Brisbane second for transport ease and proximity within the clublands, Melbourne has nice clubs but its all too sparse which makes for an expensive night in terms of transport.

Of course i do.

Utopia NYE will be the event. It will be held at Sydney Entertainment Centre. Other Djs includes A*S*Y*S, DJ Storm, Dj Stompy, and the usual locals. Powerhouse Production and Sam as the executive never lets me down.

Get your ticket via Ticketek. First release, 88 bucks, 2nd release 99 bucks + BF.

Or, you can catch Cosmic Gate at Family Nightclub, Brisbane on 30th December.

LOL - the only place in Australia to be for new years eve is LISMORE - if your gay that is.

LOL - the only place in Australia to be for new years eve is LISMORE - if your gay that is.

Sorry to dissappoint ya. lol

I was around Lismore around Boxing day. Plenty of tumbleweed...

^What a Stupid Childish Comment

Any way
A great night out is Cargo Bar then off to either Tank or Home. followed by (if your going all the way) ARQ

^What a Stupid Childish Comment
A great night out is Cargo Bar then off to either Tank or Home. followed by (if your going all the way) ARQ

Um...

I was there at Cargo Bar last Friday. Pretty plane. Had access to all areas (VIP) but yeah, the balcony was refreshing with Darling Park 3 view.

However i loved the JBL Speaker System which was introduced back when i was attending the inthemixtop50 countdown.

My weekend:

Friday - Voodoo 9th B'day
Saturday - Hard Wars Outdoor

Next week - break

2 weeks later - Gatecrasher

3 weeks later - House party at night + Godspeed starting 10pm

ARQ needs a serious refurb. The sound system is getting worn off and the lower dancefloor need to get a proper sound system.

Gas Nightclub is undergoing a major renovation.

Is there still that Hemisphere club being bult?

Is there still that Hemisphere club being bult?

Go look it up. House scene is not my stuff.

I sence a bit of Attitude in there, Besides not asking you.

I sence a bit of Attitude in there, Besides not asking you.


argh...sense


Sorry, I'm just very pedantic.

Congrats you get the prize

Sorry to dissappoint ya. lol

I was around Lismore around Boxing day. Plenty of tumbleweed...

I'd imagine christmas would be quiet but at New Year things come alive. Tropical Fruits dance party at the Lismore show grounds attracts about 3000 to 4000 people from all over Australia and NZ. Its a circuit party so we also get planty from the US, Asia and Europe too. Next day there is a Pool Party recovery at the Lismore swimming pool followed by another big recovry party at the showgrounds the next night.

The vibe is always great as well as the music.

Is there still that Hemisphere club being bult?
Yes it is, there was a very good story about Justin Hemmes in the Sydney Magazine ( monthly glossy mag is SMH ) last week and everything has been approved and building will start soon. It might not be tall but it will be very classy and VERY MASSIVE ( heaps of bars. entertainment and dining as well as conferencing facilities ) and add another string in the bow of Syd nitelife.