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SUMMARY:Dillinja (UK) & DJ Craze (US)
DESCRIPTION:Twisted & The Ops join forces for the first chapter of Winter Series 2025 \nIt’s DNB. It’s Jungle. It’s Breaks. It’s Hip Hop. \nTwisted and The Operatives are diving back into the sounds that made us fall in love with this scene\, split across the indoor bandroom and the outdoor courtyard at Howler.  \nWe’re buzzing to bring two of the true innovators from the 90s to now\, loud and direct for the launch Winter Series 2025!  \n3x DMC World Champ — 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗭𝗘\nDNB & Jungle Don — 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗔
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/dillinja-uk-dj-craze-us/
LOCATION:Howler\, 7-11 Dawson St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DJ SHADOW (US) - Action Adventure (2)
DESCRIPTION:For over 30 years\, Josh Davis has expressed his passion\, taste\, and values through the music he creates as DJ Shadow. The name alone evokes a high watermark for instrumental hip-hop and composition. From his first masterpiece Endtroducing…\, to the genre-hopping UNKLE release Psyence Fiction\, to the otherworldly elegance of The Private Press and its iconic single “Six Days\,” to his underrated Bay Area celebration The Outsider\, his work in the ‘90s and first decade of the 2000s is as essential as it is hard-to-pin-down. In the 2010s\, Shadow released the sprawling The Less You Know\, the Better\, with its muscular forays into rock music\, and closed the decade with The Mountain Will Fall and Our Pathetic Age\, both very ambitious\, risk-taking albums that boasted some of his best rap collaborations by working with Run the Jewels\, Nas\, and De La Soul\, among others. If there’s a single red thread across this career\, it’s his restless ear\, always searching to rescue some forgotten gem from the dustbin of music history or a fresh blast of sound from the cutting edge. \nIt’s a practice Shadow learned as a young boy\, enamored with collecting comic books\, baseball cards\, 12-inch records\, and precious songs captured to cassette from the radio airwaves late at night in northern California. With great seriousness and love\, he will describe the second-hand transistor AM radio on which he first heard Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message\,” when he was 10 years old. Or his mind-expanding encounter with Public Enemy’s “Rebel Without a Pause” and that single’s howling saxophone blast. At the heart of DJ Shadow’s musical project is deep listening. “I’m always trying to please or impress the most advanced listener\,” he says. The type of aficionado who will respect the layers upon layers of synth that went into making a sound that can’t be readily identified but will make you want to share the track with a friend and say\, “This part right here.” \nThe first sampled words heard on DJ Shadow’s forthcoming album Action Adventure\, his seventh solo LP\, are “all my records and tapes.” In fact\, they are some of the only words heard on what is almost an entirely instrumental release; they’re a kind of thesis statement for an album that has its roots in the drifting\, destabilizing days of the COVID lockdown. Action Adventure is an inward-looking project\, made by Shadow alone without any collaborators. Action Adventure tells the listener: “This is about my relationship to music. My life as a collector and curator. All my records and tapes\, and no one else’s.” The result is the most exciting DJ Shadow LP in years. \nIn March 2020\, Shadow narrowly escaped from the European tour for his double-disc release Our Pathetic Age\, landing back home in the Bay Area as the world shuttered. He watched his two teenage daughters endure homeschooling and tried to process his own emotions about the tour cut short; an album he was proud of that didn’t get to have its moment in public. “It was a very intense time\,” he recalls. For over a year\, he couldn’t imagine making any new music\, or even listening to any contemporary music. “It was as if the music coming out was somehow tainted by the craziness we were living through\, the chaos and upheaval. I needed to temporarily wallow in a bit of nostalgia\, and not necessarily songs I knew”—but music from a time period that felt less fraught. \nAround this same time\, in 2021\, a friend directed Shadow to an eBay auction of about 200 tapes that were recorded off the radio from a mix station that serviced the Baltimore-D.C. area in the ‘80s. During that time\, he taped Bay Area radio mixes and was able to get his hands on New York mixes as well\, but these mixes felt entirely unique in their blend of dance music\, R&B\, and early hip-hop. They had a youthful\, “we know no limits” quality that invigorated Shadow at a time when he desperately needed it. \nShadow began work on Action Adventure on January 1\, 2022\, and the early tracks pushed him further into his compositional bag. “I didn’t want to write music that was formatted for vocalists. I wanted to write music that flexed different energies\,” he says. Though he isn’t classically trained\, he asked himself questions like “which chord progression would be most natural here\, and which would be least predictable?” and worked according to the inner logic that felt right to him. His rule for the record was simple: no compromises. “I’m entering my fourth decade doing this—what do I want to represent? I know that I don’t want to only make beats for some potential vocalist that I’ve never met\, and who may not share my vision. I want this record to stand or fall on my own credentials.” \n“Ozone Scraper” kicks off the album without preamble\, just big\, propulsive drums. It has the feeling of transportation\, of jet engines lifting the passenger somewhere impossible. One of his favorites on Action Adventure\, “Ozone Scraper” is an invitation to strap in and also sets the table for the kind of deep listening Shadow loves. The advanced listeners will marvel at the kind of “special effects\,” as Shadow puts it\, that went into creating the elusive synth noises. Like a child marveling at a summer blockbuster\, you wonder: How did he do this? \n“You Played Me” is a miracle that happened by pure chance. Inspired by the eBay tapes\, Shadow created a beat that had the crackling percussion and burbling synths of classic ‘80s R&B\, like a lost René and Angela hit. “I loaded up the instrumental and looped it on my computer to play forever\,” he explains. Then he started auditioning records in his collection that he hadn’t processed yet—an experiment to find the vocal in the haystack. “I dropped the needle on an acapella of a really obscure R&B 12-inch from around ‘84\, ‘85 and I thought\, ‘That actually works.’” Still\, he wasn’t entirely sure\, and he sent the song to his label as a reference for a potential collaboration… whoever it was needed to have this sound\, Shadow told them. After a few weeks\, though\, he realized he already had what he needed—the acapella was correct. “It’s an example of one of my favourite aspects of the music I make\, which is just 100% serendipity\,” he says. “There are a thousand records sitting next to me that aren’t going to work; the right record got put on at the right moment to change the course of my album. It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made.” \nThe album has a cinematic quality\, especially in its sequencing. The last quarter\, from “Fleeting Youth” through “Reflecting Pool” and “Forever Changed\,” is as cathartic as a well-told story\, and ends on a triumphant note\, with “She’s Evolving.” The oldest recording on Action Adventure\, it’s another happy accident that nearly didn’t make the album. Initially Shadow doubted including a song from the cursed early days of lockdown and planned to end the album with a much sadder track. But it didn’t sit right and he kept returning to “She’s Evolving”—until it stuck. \nThe title Action Adventure evokes the halcyon days of video store browsing\, and it’s fitting that he provides a crowd pleasing ending. Of course\, this is still a DJ Shadow album\, so don’t mistake that for anything corny. This is a record of mature sparseness\, a revitalizing and focused release that suggests a refined late period from a grandmaster of our time. “Rightly or wrongly\, I’m not thinking about anybody’s musical wants or desires but my own\,” he says.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/dj-shadow/
LOCATION:Northcote Theatre\, 216 High St\,  Northcote\, Victoria\, 3070\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DJ SHADOW (US) - Action Adventure (1)
DESCRIPTION:For over 30 years\, Josh Davis has expressed his passion\, taste\, and values through the music he creates as DJ Shadow. The name alone evokes a high watermark for instrumental hip-hop and composition. From his first masterpiece Endtroducing…\, to the genre-hopping UNKLE release Psyence Fiction\, to the otherworldly elegance of The Private Press and its iconic single “Six Days\,” to his underrated Bay Area celebration The Outsider\, his work in the ‘90s and first decade of the 2000s is as essential as it is hard-to-pin-down. In the 2010s\, Shadow released the sprawling The Less You Know\, the Better\, with its muscular forays into rock music\, and closed the decade with The Mountain Will Fall and Our Pathetic Age\, both very ambitious\, risk-taking albums that boasted some of his best rap collaborations by working with Run the Jewels\, Nas\, and De La Soul\, among others. If there’s a single red thread across this career\, it’s his restless ear\, always searching to rescue some forgotten gem from the dustbin of music history or a fresh blast of sound from the cutting edge. \nIt’s a practice Shadow learned as a young boy\, enamored with collecting comic books\, baseball cards\, 12-inch records\, and precious songs captured to cassette from the radio airwaves late at night in northern California. With great seriousness and love\, he will describe the second-hand transistor AM radio on which he first heard Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message\,” when he was 10 years old. Or his mind-expanding encounter with Public Enemy’s “Rebel Without a Pause” and that single’s howling saxophone blast. At the heart of DJ Shadow’s musical project is deep listening. “I’m always trying to please or impress the most advanced listener\,” he says. The type of aficionado who will respect the layers upon layers of synth that went into making a sound that can’t be readily identified but will make you want to share the track with a friend and say\, “This part right here.” \nThe first sampled words heard on DJ Shadow’s forthcoming album Action Adventure\, his seventh solo LP\, are “all my records and tapes.” In fact\, they are some of the only words heard on what is almost an entirely instrumental release; they’re a kind of thesis statement for an album that has its roots in the drifting\, destabilizing days of the COVID lockdown. Action Adventure is an inward-looking project\, made by Shadow alone without any collaborators. Action Adventure tells the listener: “This is about my relationship to music. My life as a collector and curator. All my records and tapes\, and no one else’s.” The result is the most exciting DJ Shadow LP in years. \nIn March 2020\, Shadow narrowly escaped from the European tour for his double-disc release Our Pathetic Age\, landing back home in the Bay Area as the world shuttered. He watched his two teenage daughters endure homeschooling and tried to process his own emotions about the tour cut short; an album he was proud of that didn’t get to have its moment in public. “It was a very intense time\,” he recalls. For over a year\, he couldn’t imagine making any new music\, or even listening to any contemporary music. “It was as if the music coming out was somehow tainted by the craziness we were living through\, the chaos and upheaval. I needed to temporarily wallow in a bit of nostalgia\, and not necessarily songs I knew”—but music from a time period that felt less fraught. \nAround this same time\, in 2021\, a friend directed Shadow to an eBay auction of about 200 tapes that were recorded off the radio from a mix station that serviced the Baltimore-D.C. area in the ‘80s. During that time\, he taped Bay Area radio mixes and was able to get his hands on New York mixes as well\, but these mixes felt entirely unique in their blend of dance music\, R&B\, and early hip-hop. They had a youthful\, “we know no limits” quality that invigorated Shadow at a time when he desperately needed it. \nShadow began work on Action Adventure on January 1\, 2022\, and the early tracks pushed him further into his compositional bag. “I didn’t want to write music that was formatted for vocalists. I wanted to write music that flexed different energies\,” he says. Though he isn’t classically trained\, he asked himself questions like “which chord progression would be most natural here\, and which would be least predictable?” and worked according to the inner logic that felt right to him. His rule for the record was simple: no compromises. “I’m entering my fourth decade doing this—what do I want to represent? I know that I don’t want to only make beats for some potential vocalist that I’ve never met\, and who may not share my vision. I want this record to stand or fall on my own credentials.” \n“Ozone Scraper” kicks off the album without preamble\, just big\, propulsive drums. It has the feeling of transportation\, of jet engines lifting the passenger somewhere impossible. One of his favorites on Action Adventure\, “Ozone Scraper” is an invitation to strap in and also sets the table for the kind of deep listening Shadow loves. The advanced listeners will marvel at the kind of “special effects\,” as Shadow puts it\, that went into creating the elusive synth noises. Like a child marveling at a summer blockbuster\, you wonder: How did he do this? \n“You Played Me” is a miracle that happened by pure chance. Inspired by the eBay tapes\, Shadow created a beat that had the crackling percussion and burbling synths of classic ‘80s R&B\, like a lost René and Angela hit. “I loaded up the instrumental and looped it on my computer to play forever\,” he explains. Then he started auditioning records in his collection that he hadn’t processed yet—an experiment to find the vocal in the haystack. “I dropped the needle on an acapella of a really obscure R&B 12-inch from around ‘84\, ‘85 and I thought\, ‘That actually works.’” Still\, he wasn’t entirely sure\, and he sent the song to his label as a reference for a potential collaboration… whoever it was needed to have this sound\, Shadow told them. After a few weeks\, though\, he realized he already had what he needed—the acapella was correct. “It’s an example of one of my favourite aspects of the music I make\, which is just 100% serendipity\,” he says. “There are a thousand records sitting next to me that aren’t going to work; the right record got put on at the right moment to change the course of my album. It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made.” \nThe album has a cinematic quality\, especially in its sequencing. The last quarter\, from “Fleeting Youth” through “Reflecting Pool” and “Forever Changed\,” is as cathartic as a well-told story\, and ends on a triumphant note\, with “She’s Evolving.” The oldest recording on Action Adventure\, it’s another happy accident that nearly didn’t make the album. Initially Shadow doubted including a song from the cursed early days of lockdown and planned to end the album with a much sadder track. But it didn’t sit right and he kept returning to “She’s Evolving”—until it stuck. \nThe title Action Adventure evokes the halcyon days of video store browsing\, and it’s fitting that he provides a crowd pleasing ending. Of course\, this is still a DJ Shadow album\, so don’t mistake that for anything corny. This is a record of mature sparseness\, a revitalizing and focused release that suggests a refined late period from a grandmaster of our time. “Rightly or wrongly\, I’m not thinking about anybody’s musical wants or desires but my own\,” he says.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/dj-shadow-us-action-adventure-1/
LOCATION:Northcote Theatre\, 216 High St\,  Northcote\, Victoria\, 3070\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Junglist Worldwide Tour - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:“The unstoppable Bradford born\, Leeds raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives announces her biggest tour to date. Kicking off on Thursday 19th September 2024 in Washington DC\, USA\, Nia will begin a 28-date worldwide tour that’ll see her take her eclectic and electrifying hybrid live show with full visuals across North America\, the UK and Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. This impressive string of dates that are poised to be another sell-out run will include the mighty PICA Melbourne\, as well as the iconic Enmore Theatre. Fans can get early access to the pre-sale tomorrow Thursday 6th June @ 10am Local Time\, with general on-sale available Friday 7th June @ 10am Local Time.”
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/nia-archives-junglist-worldwide-tour-auckland/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, 301/317 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T200000
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SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Junglist Worldwide Tour - Naarm
DESCRIPTION:“The unstoppable Bradford born\, Leeds raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives announces her biggest tour to date. Kicking off on Thursday 19th September 2024 in Washington DC\, USA\, Nia will begin a 28-date worldwide tour that’ll see her take her eclectic and electrifying hybrid live show with full visuals across North America\, the UK and Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. This impressive string of dates that are poised to be another sell-out run will include the mighty PICA Melbourne\, as well as the iconic Enmore Theatre. Fans can get early access to the pre-sale tomorrow Thursday 6th June @ 10am Local Time\, with general on-sale available Friday 7th June @ 10am Local Time.”
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/nia-archives-junglist-worldwide-tour-naarm/
LOCATION:PICA\, 1 Thackray Rd\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, 3207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Junglist Worldwide Tour - Boorloo
DESCRIPTION:“The unstoppable Bradford born\, Leeds raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives announces her biggest tour to date. Kicking off on Thursday 19th September 2024 in Washington DC\, USA\, Nia will begin a 28-date worldwide tour that’ll see her take her eclectic and electrifying hybrid live show with full visuals across North America\, the UK and Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. This impressive string of dates that are poised to be another sell-out run will include the mighty PICA Melbourne\, as well as the iconic Enmore Theatre. Fans can get early access to the pre-sale tomorrow Thursday 6th June @ 10am Local Time\, with general on-sale available Friday 7th June @ 10am Local Time.”
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/nia-archives-junglist-worldwide-tour-boorloo/
LOCATION:Metro City\, 146 Roe St \, Perth\, WA\, 6003\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Junglist Worldwide Tour - Meanjin
DESCRIPTION:“The unstoppable Bradford born\, Leeds raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives announces her biggest tour to date. Kicking off on Thursday 19th September 2024 in Washington DC\, USA\, Nia will begin a 28-date worldwide tour that’ll see her take her eclectic and electrifying hybrid live show with full visuals across North America\, the UK and Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. This impressive string of dates that are poised to be another sell-out run will include the mighty PICA Melbourne\, as well as the iconic Enmore Theatre. Fans can get early access to the pre-sale tomorrow Thursday 6th June @ 10am Local Time\, with general on-sale available Friday 7th June @ 10am Local Time.”
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/nia-archives-junglist-worldwide-tour-meanjin/
LOCATION:The Fortitude Music Hall\, 312-318 Brunswick St\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250118T000000
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SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Junglist Worldwide Tour - Eora
DESCRIPTION:“The unstoppable Bradford born\, Leeds raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives announces her biggest tour to date. Kicking off on Thursday 19th September 2024 in Washington DC\, USA\, Nia will begin a 28-date worldwide tour that’ll see her take her eclectic and electrifying hybrid live show with full visuals across North America\, the UK and Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. This impressive string of dates that are poised to be another sell-out run will include the mighty PICA Melbourne\, as well as the iconic Enmore Theatre. Fans can get early access to the pre-sale tomorrow Thursday 6th June @ 10am Local Time\, with general on-sale available Friday 7th June @ 10am Local Time.”
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/nia-archives-junglist-worldwide-tour/
LOCATION:Enmore Theatre\, 118-132 Enmore Rd\, \, Newtown \, NSW \, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250127T170000
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SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Junglist Worldwide Tour
DESCRIPTION:“The unstoppable Bradford born\, Leeds raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives announces her biggest tour to date. Kicking off on Thursday 19th September 2024 in Washington DC\, USA\, Nia will begin a 28-date worldwide tour that’ll see her take her eclectic and electrifying hybrid live show with full visuals across North America\, the UK and Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. This impressive string of dates that are poised to be another sell-out run will include the mighty PICA Melbourne\, as well as the iconic Enmore Theatre. Fans can get early access to the pre-sale tomorrow Thursday 6th June @ 10am Local Time\, with general on-sale available Friday 7th June @ 10am Local Time.”
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/15149/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250104T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250105T010000
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SUMMARY:The DOT 2025
DESCRIPTION:THE DOT is back in 2025 with our biggest lineup to date 📼\nPre-sale now open for all who have registered!\nGeneral on sale from Oct 16th at 10am.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/the-dot-2025/
LOCATION:Melbourne Pavillion\, 135-157 Racecourse Rd\, Kensington \, VIC \, 3031\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Let Them Eat Cake 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce the lineup for LTEC 2025. \nPicture this; you’re walking through the Werribee Mansion Grounds and you hear the unmistakable sound of KETTAMA up ahead. Pretty Girl’s about to start\, so of course you have to sprint. Now you’ve lost all your friends but you’ve also found yourself in the middle of a pounding X CLUB. set\, so it’s kinda alright. \nWhat we’re trying to say is\, 2025 is stacked.\nLike ‘cake with many\, many\, delicious tiers’\, stacked. \nFeat.\nColette\, Flansie\, Interplanetary Criminal\, Jennifer Cardini\, DJ JNETT\, JYOTY\, KETTAMA (AU Exclusive)\, KI/KI\, KSMBA\, Moktar\, Ned Bennett\, Pretty Girl (DJ)\, Prozak\, Roza Terenzi\, Soju Gang\, Surusinghe\, STÜM\, X CLUB + More. \nLet Them Eat Cake acknowledges the traditional owners of the land where we live\, learn and work — the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung\, Boon Wurrung\, Wathaurong\, Taungurong and the Dja Dja Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We honour and pay respects to Elders past and present. Australia was\, and always will be Aboriginal Land. \nPresale registrations are now open\, sign up to first access tickets and win prizes. \nPresale Tickets From $170 + Booking Fee \nPresale Registration Closes: Wednesday 18th Sept\, 9pm\nPresale On Sale: Thursday 19th Sept\, 12pm\nGeneral On Sale: Friday 20th Sept\, 12pm\n 
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/let-them-eat-cake-2025/
LOCATION:Werribee Park\, K Road \, Werribee South\, Victoria\, 3030\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241213T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241214T030000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241118T150905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T150905Z
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SUMMARY:The DOT presents GOLDIE
DESCRIPTION:On December 13th\, the legendary GOLDIE returns to Melbourne for an extended 3 hour set!\nDon’t miss the chance to witness a true pioneer in action 🙌\nEarly birds selling fast:\nhttps://goldiemlb.eventbrite.com.au\n__________________________________________\nThe first superstar produced by the breakbeat jungle movement\, Goldie popularised drum’n’bass as a form of musical expression just as relevant for living-room contemplation as techno had become by the early ’90s. Goldie became one of the first personalities in British dance music\, and the high profile of drum’n’bass as the first natively British dance music\, made Goldie a figure of prime importance.\n__________________________________________\n**Strictly limited capacity. Tickets will sell out.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/the-dot-presents-goldie/
LOCATION:The Third Day\, 290 Macaulay road\, North Melbourne\, VIctoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241207T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241118T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T150341Z
UID:15322-1733608800-1733608800@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:ops:x with FS GREEN AND ELEXSANDOM
DESCRIPTION:FS Green and Elexsandom\, two innovative artists known for their dynamic fusion of global beats and electronic music\, are set to electrify Melbourne with a performance for The Operatives. Known for curating some of the city’s most immersive music experiences\, The Operatives will host the duo as part of their renowned series\, offering Melbourne audiences a rare chance to experience FS Green’s groove-laden rhythms and Elexsandom’s genre-defying beats. Together\, they bring a blend of smooth production and high-energy soundscapes that promise an unforgettable night\, showcasing why they’re at the forefront of the global electronic music scene
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/opsx-with-fs-green-and-elexsandom/
LOCATION:Platform One\, 7 Banana Alley\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241206T025357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T025357Z
UID:15499-1733587200-1733605200@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:ops:x with fs green and elexsandom
DESCRIPTION:FS Green and Elexsandom\, two innovative artists known for their dynamic fusion of global beats and electronic music\, are set to electrify Melbourne with a performance for The Operatives. Known for curating some of the city’s most immersive music experiences\, The Operatives will host the duo as part of their renowned series\, offering Melbourne audiences a rare chance to experience FS Green’s groove-laden rhythms and Elexsandom’s genre-defying beats. Together\, they bring a blend of smooth production and high-energy soundscapes that promise an unforgettable night\, showcasing why they’re at the forefront of the global electronic music scene.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/opsx-with-fs-green-and-elexsandom-2/
LOCATION:Misfits\, 30 Chambers St\, Footscray\, Victoria\, 3011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241118T143427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T143427Z
UID:15309-1732978800-1733000400@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:WEARE20 WITH ARTHI
DESCRIPTION:The Operatives return with yet another 20th year highlight. This time on quick rising star Arthi and a all star Naarm cast.\nArthi’s continent-crossing sets fuse high-octane club sounds from dancehall to baile funk togarage\, bassline and beyond.Her playful skanks behind the decks capture a love for DJing that she first developedthrough performing as a dancer for artists including Beyoncé\, Dave and Amaarae.When she’s in control\, dance is front and centre\, whether that’s through her infectiousenergy or dynamic blends that won’t let you stand still. Her party\, We’re gonna Arthi Hard -an homage to Donae’o’s UK funky anthem – celebrates the connection between music anddance\, with dancers and DJs lighting up the stage side by side across a vibrant mix ofinfluences. The party has taken over London with a series of sell-out shows bringingtogether legends of the scene and rising stars from Katy B to S!rene\, Manara and G33.The beloved Rinse FM resident has sold out shows across Europe\, toured India and sharedline-ups with big hitters like Fred Again\, Four Tet and Jyoty\, solidifying her formidablepresence within the industry
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/weare20-with-arthi/
LOCATION:Misfits\, 30 Chambers St\, Footscray\, Victoria\, 3011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241123T030000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241118T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T152214Z
UID:15316-1732312800-1732330800@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:Cosa Nostra\, Klub Kowa & The Operatives present UNIIQU3
DESCRIPTION:UNIIQU3\, the electrifying force from New Jersey’s club scene\, is set to light up Third Day in Melbourne with her signature fusion of Jersey Club\, hip-hop\, and bass-heavy beats. Known for her high-energy sets and dynamic stage presence\, UNIIQU3 has become a global ambassador for Jersey Club music\, captivating crowds with her infectious rhythms and empowering anthems. Whether she’s commanding the decks or dropping her own fiery tracks\, her performances are a celebration of bold creativity and unapologetic fun. Melbourne better be ready—UNIIQU3 is bringing the heat.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/cosa-nostra-klun-kowa-the-operatives-present-uniiqu3/
LOCATION:The Third Day\, 290 Macaulay road\, North Melbourne\, VIctoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241115T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T030000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241009T055628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T055628Z
UID:15291-1731708000-1731726000@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:HABIBI’S HOUSE – DJ HABIBEATS AU TOUR – Boorloo
DESCRIPTION:Many diaspora communities across the world find strength\, solace\, and a sense of home by connecting with the cultures of their motherlands. For Palestinian American DJ sensation Habibeats\, who has amassed over 17 million likes and a million followers on TikTok alone\, this connection is a powerful force in his music. His sets and remixes seamlessly blend Arab and international musical influences\, creating a fusion that reflects the “melding of the two halves” of his multicultural mind. Through his music\, Habibeats transports listeners to the lands that pulse through their veins\, offering a unique form of contentment and connection to their core identities. \nHabibi’s House is a party highlighting and celebrating global sounds. Arab\, African\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, Indian\, and Latin influences meet genres like Amapiano\, Afrobeats\, House\, Baile Funk\, Bass\, Dancehall\, Hip-Hop\, Jersey\, Reggaeton\, DnB\, and more. Nothing is off limits.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/habibis-house-dj-habibeats-au-tour-boorloo/
LOCATION:Barbes\, 237 Hay St\, Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241115T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241009T054740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T054740Z
UID:15287-1731618000-1731628800@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:HABIBI’S HOUSE – DJ HABIBEATS AU TOUR – Meanjin
DESCRIPTION:Many diaspora communities across the world find strength\, solace\, and a sense of home by connecting with the cultures of their motherlands. For Palestinian American DJ sensation Habibeats\, who has amassed over 17 million likes and a million followers on TikTok alone\, this connection is a powerful force in his music. His sets and remixes seamlessly blend Arab and international musical influences\, creating a fusion that reflects the “melding of the two halves” of his multicultural mind. Through his music\, Habibeats transports listeners to the lands that pulse through their veins\, offering a unique form of contentment and connection to their core identities. \nHabibi’s House is a party highlighting and celebrating global sounds. Arab\, African\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, Indian\, and Latin influences meet genres like Amapiano\, Afrobeats\, House\, Baile Funk\, Bass\, Dancehall\, Hip-Hop\, Jersey\, Reggaeton\, DnB\, and more. Nothing is off limits.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/habibis-house-dj-habibeats-au-tour-meanjin/
LOCATION:Echo & Bounce\, 596 Stanley St\, Woolloongabba\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240905T074200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T074344Z
UID:15249-1731254400-1731276000@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:WE ARE 20 WITH DJ EZ
DESCRIPTION:The Operatives continue the 20th year celbrations with the iconic\, originator and legend\, DJ EZ.  \nDJ EZ (Pronounced DJ EEE ZED) is widely – and rightly – regarded as one of the finest\, most gifted DJ’s to grace planet Earth. The “DJ’s favourite DJ”\, EZ has been a musical force of nature for over two decades\, saluted by the industry for his creativity\, instinct and technical prowess – not forgetting one of the quickest fingers in the trade with his trademark cue action displays during his sets. A set of decks simply isn’t the same without DJ EZ. \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders\, past\, present and emerging. \nThis is an 18+ event
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/we-are-20-with-dj-ez/
LOCATION:The Third Day\, 290 Macaulay road\, North Melbourne\, VIctoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241109T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241009T054118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T054118Z
UID:15283-1731164400-1731196800@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:HABIBI’S HOUSE – DJ HABIBEATS AU TOUR – Eora
DESCRIPTION:Many diaspora communities across the world find strength\, solace\, and a sense of home by connecting with the cultures of their motherlands. For Palestinian American DJ sensation Habibeats\, who has amassed over 17 million likes and a million followers on TikTok alone\, this connection is a powerful force in his music. His sets and remixes seamlessly blend Arab and international musical influences\, creating a fusion that reflects the “melding of the two halves” of his multicultural mind. Through his music\, Habibeats transports listeners to the lands that pulse through their veins\, offering a unique form of contentment and connection to their core identities. \nHabibi’s House is a party highlighting and celebrating global sounds. Arab\, African\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, Indian\, and Latin influences meet genres like Amapiano\, Afrobeats\, House\, Baile Funk\, Bass\, Dancehall\, Hip-Hop\, Jersey\, Reggaeton\, DnB\, and more. Nothing is off limits.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/habibis-house-dj-habibeats-au-tour-eora/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, Entertainment Quarter\, Building 220\, The\, Lang Rd \, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241108T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241109T030000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241009T053304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T053304Z
UID:15281-1731106800-1731121200@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:HABIBI’S HOUSE – DJ HABIBEATS AU TOUR – Naarm
DESCRIPTION:Many diaspora communities across the world find strength\, solace\, and a sense of home by connecting with the cultures of their motherlands. For Palestinian American DJ sensation Habibeats\, who has amassed over 17 million likes and a million followers on TikTok alone\, this connection is a powerful force in his music. His sets and remixes seamlessly blend Arab and international musical influences\, creating a fusion that reflects the “melding of the two halves” of his multicultural mind. Through his music\, Habibeats transports listeners to the lands that pulse through their veins\, offering a unique form of contentment and connection to their core identities. \nHabibi’s House is a party highlighting and celebrating global sounds. Arab\, African\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, Indian\, and Latin influences meet genres like Amapiano\, Afrobeats\, House\, Baile Funk\, Bass\, Dancehall\, Hip-Hop\, Jersey\, Reggaeton\, DnB\, and more. Nothing is off limits.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/habibis-house-dj-habibeats-au-tour-naarm/
LOCATION:The Night Cat\, 141 Johnston St\, Fitzroy\, Victoria\, 3065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241108T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20241004T023842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T040825Z
UID:15257-1731052800-1731862800@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:HABIBI'S HOUSE - DJ HABIBEATS AU TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Many diaspora communities across the world find strength\, solace\, and a sense of home by connecting with the cultures of their motherlands. For Palestinian American DJ sensation Habibeats\, who has amassed over 17 million likes and a million followers on TikTok alone\, this connection is a powerful force in his music. His sets and remixes seamlessly blend Arab and international musical influences\, creating a fusion that reflects the “melding of the two halves” of his multicultural mind. Through his music\, Habibeats transports listeners to the lands that pulse through their veins\, offering a unique form of contentment and connection to their core identities. \nHabibi’s House is a party highlighting and celebrating global sounds. Arab\, African\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, Indian\, and Latin influences meet genres like Amapiano\, Afrobeats\, House\, Baile Funk\, Bass\, Dancehall\, Hip-Hop\, Jersey\, Reggaeton\, DnB\, and more. Nothing is off limits.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/habibis-house-dj-habibeats-au-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241018T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240905T054842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T055634Z
UID:15241-1729281600-1729299600@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:WE ARE 20 With Manara and Saint Ludo
DESCRIPTION:The Operatives maintain their 20 years strong movement with 2 leading purveyors of dance Saint Ludo and Manara. Local guns Courtesy Call\, D Tyrone and C000KIE round up the lineup.\nSaint Ludo is a London-based DJ who mixes a wide variety of genres\, mainly a blend of rap-inspired UK bass and party-starters at 140bpm\, in her high energy sets.Raised on hip-hop – and then grime – rap vocals are the predominant element in her mixes\, which are tied together by UK bass\, UK techno\, UKG\, jungle and more uptempo club genres – making her mixing a unique blend of vocal samples placed over unexpected beats and instrumentals. Many DJs want to pull off mind-blowing blends\, but few execute them like Manara. When she plays\, you’ll hear thrilling combinations of deep-cut rave tunes\, South Asian classical and contemporary music\, catchy pop vocals\, and steamy dancefloor bangers — all mixed with intuitive\, dextrous skill.\nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders\, past\, present and emerging.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/we-are-20-with-manara-and-saint-ludo/
LOCATION:The Third Day\, 290 Macaulay road\, North Melbourne\, VIctoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240929T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240805T045252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T045252Z
UID:15234-1727629200-1727654400@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:Major League DJZ (SA)
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome the South African Powerhouse\, twin brothers Bandile and Banele\, also known as Major League DJz to Melbourne in September.\nJoin us for Melbournes only show\, an exclusive and intimate performance at Bourke Street Courtyard in Melbourne. \nSupporting Acts: \n•⁠ ⁠Dijok\n•⁠ ⁠Glow\n•⁠ ⁠Jerry C\n•⁠ ⁠Kgomotso\n•⁠ ⁠PK\n•⁠ ⁠Sasha Fern\n•⁠ ⁠44.S \nDate & Venue:\n•⁠ ⁠Location: Bourke Street Courtyard\, Melbourne\n•⁠ ⁠Date & Time: Sunday 29th September 5PM start. \nTickets Available:\nThursday 1st of August 9AM AEST.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/major-league-djz-sa/
LOCATION:Bourke Street Courtyard\,  629 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240913T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240805T042732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T042732Z
UID:15229-1726257600-1726275600@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:WEARE20 with Soul Mass Transit System (UK)
DESCRIPTION:The city of Leeds has long been a northern powerhouse in the underground music scene\, but specifically stands as a hub for electronic dance music fans. Home to iconic venues\, underground basement clubs and a bass-heavy revolution of UK Garage\, Jungle\, Drum and Bass\, and Breakbeat scenes seem to have gripped the city\, in an insurgence spearheaded by the native garage legend\, Soul Mass Transit System. \nPreviously sporting different alias’s\, SMTS has been releasing music under this name since 2020 and has quickly made an imprint on the underground electronic music scene. From earning a nomination for ‘Breakthrough Producer’ at DJ Mag’s 2022 Best of British awards\, to releasing records on large labels such as Ministry of Sound\, ec2a and Gimme A Break Records\, SMTS has been riding high over the last few years\, curating an impressive collection of tracks that guarantee to get the crowd moving. \nMost recently\, the talented producer and DJ headlined the first night of Boiler Room’s long awaited return to his home town\, and now arriving in Naarm to be part of The Operatives year long WE ARE 20 series\, celebrating 20 years in the game. Supports from JPS\, Kimboclat\, Shuga and MiMi.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/weare20-with-soul-mass-transit-system-uk/
LOCATION:Howler\, 7-11 Dawson St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240831T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240901T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240722T031258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T040304Z
UID:15216-1725134400-1725152400@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:The Operatives and Plasma Lab present: Sam Binga (UK)
DESCRIPTION:Sam Binga is an artist at the meeting of dance music’s most vibrant strains. From the bump’n’flex of Garage to the intensity of Jungle\, the Afro-Caribbean influences of UK Funky to the percussive energy of Techno and Footwork –\nBinga’s channelling of worldwide influences has resulted in some of underground dance music’s most innovative music of recent years\, with ripple effects felt worldwide.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/the-operatives-and-plasma-lab-present-sam-binga-uk/
LOCATION:QQQ Park St\, 4 Peel St\, Collingwood\, Victoria\, 3066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240707T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240614T040541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T040653Z
UID:15207-1720292400-1720314000@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:Bushbaby + Cesco Naarm/Melb
DESCRIPTION:The team from the DOT are back with 2 of the leading young exponents Bushbaby and Cesco alongside some of Naarm’s leading selectors Isgwan (who is quickly gaining international repute for his 130 smashers) Niix and Kiva.\nEmerging onto the scene in 2015\, Bushbaby\, a Brighton-based DJ and producer\, has embarked on a remarkable musical journey. His sonic evolution has been a captivating ride\, as he seamlessly navigates the realms of bass\, garage\, and house. Over the years\, his sound has matured and morphed\, reflecting his innovative approach to music production. \nNever one to limit himself to a particular genre\, Cesco has established a name for himself in the spheres of drum and bass\, dubstep\, and UKG. Cesco’s multi-genre approach has certainly paid off. In 2022 alone\, he has performed up and down the UK (including a set at Alix Perez’s XOYO residency) and released EPs on 1985 Music\, and Pineapple Records. \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders\, past\, present and emerging. \nProudly brought to you by The Operatives and Twisted Audio.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/bushbaby-cesco-naarmmelb/
LOCATION:The Third Day\, 290 Macaulay road\, North Melbourne\, VIctoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T030000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195402
CREATED:20240604T020140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T020228Z
UID:15085-1719612000-1719630000@theoperatives.com.au
SUMMARY:Rosey Gold debut Naarm/Mel
DESCRIPTION:PIANO TO THE WORLD 🌐 \nRosey Gold\, a European – based South African DJ and Producer\, has swiftly made her mark on the international music scene\, captivating audiences across diverse regions including Tanzania\, South Africa\, Germany\, The Netherlands\, Canada\, and the UAE\, among others. Renowned for her dynamic DJ sets\, she skilfully intertwines the vibrant sounds of Amapiano\, Gqom\, and House music\, drawing from the rich tapestry of the Southern African diaspora. Her recent excursions on Apartment life and Soulection have brought quick attention to this rising superstar. Born amidst the final throes of Apartheid\, Rosey Gold’s upbringing during a pivotal period in South Africa’s history ignited her passion to amplify the sounds of her homeland on a global scale\, infusing her craft with a sense of positivity and enlightenment. Despite her meteoric rise\, Rosey Gold remains grounded in her mission to bridge cultural divides and share the spirit of Southern African music worldwide. She has graced stages across the globe\, cultivating a devoted international fanbase along the way. Listeners can tune into her eclectic sounds and mixes on Rinse FM\, where she holds a monthly residency. Additionally\, Rosey Gold has recently unveiled her own event series\, “Deep Rooted\,” offering a curated immersion into African culture through engaging conversations\, captivating music\, and visual artistry.\nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders\, past\, present and emerging.\nProudly brought to you by Black Umbrella Entertainment\, The Operatives\, Garden Of Beats\, TMC Media and Sky Heaven. \nDate: Friday June 28th 2024\nVenue: Gravity\nTime: 10pm to 3am
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/the-operatives-present-rosey-gold-debut-naarmmelbourne-show/
LOCATION:Gravity\, 420 Little Collins St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Operatives and FOURA present EFAN
DESCRIPTION:And we’reeee back with The Operatives\, and FOURA to present the UK garage sensation EFAN.\nOriginating from the vibrant UK music scene\, EFAN is making waves with his unique blend of garage\, bass\, and grime\, captivating audiences with their infectious beats\, soulful melodies\, and high-energy performances. Ready for yet another FOURAXJPS special and local champions Kailyn Crabbe\, Tinika\, Sidekicks and Sal are set to fill the night on this public holiday eve. \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders\, past\, present and emerging.\nThis is an 18+ event.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/the-operatives-and-foura-present-efan/
LOCATION:QQQ Park St\, 4 Peel St\, Collingwood\, Victoria\, 3066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:WEARE20 (ep.2) with Mala (DMZ) Naarm/Mel
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to episode 2 of The Operatives year long celebration of turning 20!!! Next up on this invite only series are is none other than Mala\, whose legacy is one of an avid explorer. \nAs an artist\, producer\, label owner and promoter\, most people know him from Digital Mystikz\, Deep Medi & the DMZ clubbing nights he puts on. The whole scene and community around him is organic\, profound and honest. As a builder he always took risks but the results never disappointed\, they always stunned. \nHe’s forever in debt to jungle music that he claims as his foundation\, while his releases with Coki & Loefah are pure genius; take for example Anti-War Dub\, a song that became an anthem for a movement and a generation.\nWith our own pioneers of the sound on support A13 + fraksha\, Ramsey and Rakhi! \nThis is an 18+ event. \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders\, past\, present and emerging.
URL:https://theoperatives.com.au/events/weare20-with-mala-dmz-naarmmel/
LOCATION:The Third Day\, 290 Macaulay road\, North Melbourne\, VIctoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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