Epic shot of Stereosonic Festival 2010, with Axwell's heart on the main stage
With a house scene that is just barely brewing beneath the surface, Australia is right now one of the real hotspots for house music. Not only is there amazing talent flowing from the country, but also the audience for house music is growing rapidly as more and more festivals pop up every year. You guys all know the biggest names from Australia, Dirty South and TV Rock; these guys are really setting the bar for Australia right now and I’m expecting Australia to be one of the biggest house countries in the next few years.
Australian Summer EDM Festival Season is coming! Some of you, like me, probably forgot Australia was in the Southern Hemisphere (where it’s going to be Summer haha.) So yeah out come the hot Australian girls in bikinis while we at HME are stuck in the miserable cold for a dreadful 6 or so months.
Miss Australia 2010 in a Bikini, ready for Summer. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America
The coolest part about some of these Australian festivals, which sets them completely apart from festivals in the rest of the world is the fact that they are basically “touring festivals”. Australia, as you know, is broken into 6 different states. These festivals, rather than being in one location once a year like in the US and most of Europe, make stops at the major cities along the southern coast. Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth are some of the major stops that these festivals make.
Australia is broken into 6 different states, the festivals make stops at major cities along the southern coast.
In a few weeks, festival season in Australia begins, starting with Stereosonic. If you live in or are visiting Australia between November and March, you must get your ass to some of these festivals. With the lineups like these, you are bound to get drunk and have an insane time with some Ozzy festival creatures! Check out our Top 5 Summer 2010/11 EDM Festivals in Australia!
5) Shore Thing
Shore Thing New Year's Eve 2010
On Sydney’s notoriously stunning Bondi Beach, you can kick off the New Year with David Guetta, Armand Van Helden, and the Ashton Shuffle. Along with the insane Sydney fireworks right above you, you will be able to enjoy amazing sets from some of the world’s biggest DJs. This festival is sure to be a crazy time, so get your tickets now while they’re still around!
Shore Thing New Year’s Eve, Sydney [Fri Dec. 31th]
Venue: Bondi Park
4) Summadayze
Summadayze 2011 in Melbourne
From Official Press: It’s a new Summa, a new season and another chance to revel in the colour, excitement and energy of one of the world’s most famous outdoor music events. Proudly brought to you byFuture Entertainment, Australia’s legendary Summadayze music festival is back in 2011 with an all-new look for an all-new season of sounds, sun and celebration.
So, get ready for a piping hot new experience this summer as the nation’s premier dance music celebration unveils its fresh new vibe, exciting new musical direction and mind-blowing new event experience.
So, get ready for a piping hot new experience this summer as the nation’s premier dance music celebration unveils its fresh new vibe, exciting new musical direction and mind-blowing new event experience.
Now in its twelfth stunning year, Summadayze 2011 will take Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and the Gold Coast by storm once again as a fresh, exciting lineup of the world’s biggest hitters join the infamous sonic juggernaut for a non-stop party around the nation.
After rocking tens of thousands of screaming faces on the Future Music Festival tour in 2009, Pharrell Williams, Shay Hayley and Chad Hugo’s infamous N*E*R*D are bringing their sublime rock-funking hip hop goodness to the new-look Summadayze for what’s guaranteed to be a show of seriously epic proportions.
Then, the biggest name in global House music and Grammy Award-winning international producer du jour,David Guetta, is returning to the Summadayze main stage to drop his unique brand of heart-pumping grooves, infectious melodies and party-time vocals on his die-hard fans and a whole new generation of dance lovers.
Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning French party heroes, Justice, are locked and loaded to give the Summadayze massive a long overdue dose of their unique brand of Indie-Rock-Electro goodness.
And as if all of that wasn’t enough,the iconic likes of Armand Van Helden, Claude VonStroke, Chromeo, Erol Alkan, Riva Starr, Dennis Ferrer and many, many more will all be on hand to make the all-new Summadayze a tasty summertime treat to remember for years to come!
It’s a new season and a new summa, and Future entertainment’s Summadayze 2011 is on its way to heat things up for another year.
Summadayze, Melbourne [Sat Jan. 1st]
Venue: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Time: 9:00AM-11:00PM
Time: 9:00AM-11:00PM
Summadayze, Adelaide [Sat Jan. 1st]
Summafieldayze, Gold Coast [Sun Jan. 2nd]
Summadayze, Perth [Sat Jan. 8th]
3) Space Ibiza (NYD Sydney)
Space Ibiza NYD Sydney @ The Showring Moore Park
Space Ibiza, one of the biggest clubs on Ibiza and also one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dance music brand that has continued to grow substantially since it’s beginning in 1989. Last year it celebrated it’s 20th birthday, and for the second year in a row, Space Ibiza is being brought to Sydney for an epic New Years Day party!
Space Ibiza NYD, Sydney [Sat Jan. 1st]
Space Ibiza
Official Lineup:
Francois K
Andy C
Darren Emerson
Sebastien Leger
High Contrast
Dave Seaman
Nick Curly
Camilo Franco
Break
Nefsky
Lowqui
And many more artists to be announced!
2) Future Music Festival 2011
Future Music Festival 2011 flyer
Official Press: Punters … lady luck is on your side! Future Entertainment’s award-winning musical spectacular, the Future Music Festival, is back in March 2011 for another dazzling roll of the electric loaded dice. Featuring a blue ribbon field flush with a selection of the world’s finest Bands and DJs, the Future Music Festival has more bright lights and neon action than Vegas. This legendary festival experience is your safest bet and odds-on favourite for party of the year. So, get ready as the Future Music Festival deals another winning hand! Forget the Jokers, cos’ its straight Aces with the Future Music Festival 2011 … let’s roll!
Future Music 2011, Brisbane [Sat Mar. 5th]
Venue: Doomben Racecourse
Future Music 2011, Perth [Sun Mar. 6th]
Venue: Arena Joondalup
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Future Music 2011, Sydney [Sat Mar. 12th]
Venue: Randwick Racecourse
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Future Music 2011, Melbourne [Sun Mar. 13th]
Venue: Flemington Racecourse
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Future Music 2011, Adelaide [Mon Mar. 14th]
Venue: Garden Of Unearthly Delights, Rundle and Rymill Park
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Have a look at the highlight video of the 2010 Future Music Festival:
Future Music Festival 2011 lineup:
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
DIZZEE RASCAL
PENDULUM
MGMT
MARK RONSON & THE BUSINESS INTL
KE$HA
THE PRESETS
LEFTFIELD
ART vs SCIENCE
RICHIE HAWTIN PRES. PLASTIKMAN
STEVE ANGELLO (SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA)
SVEN VATH
SANDER VAN DOORN
STEVE AOKI
LOCO DICE
DON DIABLO
ETIENNE DE CRECY
ZANE LOWE
COSMIC GATE
THE SUBS
SOUND OF STEREO
JAMES HOLROYD
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
DIZZEE RASCAL
PENDULUM
MGMT
MARK RONSON & THE BUSINESS INTL
KE$HA
THE PRESETS
LEFTFIELD
ART vs SCIENCE
RICHIE HAWTIN PRES. PLASTIKMAN
STEVE ANGELLO (SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA)
SVEN VATH
SANDER VAN DOORN
STEVE AOKI
LOCO DICE
DON DIABLO
ETIENNE DE CRECY
ZANE LOWE
COSMIC GATE
THE SUBS
SOUND OF STEREO
JAMES HOLROYD
& MANY MORE
1) Stereosonic
Stereosonic Festival 2010
Surely the biggest festival in Australia, and possibly one of the biggest in the world, Stereosonic 2010 has an absolutely epic lineup this year! Check out this video of Deadmau5 at Stereosonic last year:
Official Press: Now in its 4th year, Stereosonic is the brainchild of two Australian boutique event companies with the vision to bring the best in ever-popular and new talent to a discerning music crowd. Our ethos is simple: Try to provide the best lineup, the best venues, the best experience whilst improving each year at the best possible price. Stereosonic is Australia’s electronic music festival, now let’s get to it…
Stereosonic Tour Dates:
STEREOSONIC 2010 SYDNEY [Sat Nov. 27th]
Venue: Sydney Showground, NSW
STEREOSONIC 2010 PERTH [Sun Nov. 28th]
Venue: Claremont Showgrounds, WA
Time: 12:00PM-10:00PM
STEREOSONIC 2010 ADELAIDE [Sat Dec. 4th]
Venue: Bonython Park, SA
Time: 12:00PM-10:00PM
STEREOSONIC 2010 MELBOURNE [Sat Dec. 4th]
Venue: Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC
Time: 12:00PM-10:00PM
STEREOSONIC 2010 BRISBANE [Sun Dec. 5th]
Venue: RNA Showground, QLD
Time: 12:00PM-10:00PM
Here’s the official preview video announcing this year’s lineup:
Stereosonic Lineup:
TIESTO
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris
Carl Cox
Robyn
Major Lazer
Sebastian Ingrosso
Benny Benassi
Wiley
Ricardo Villalobos
Infected Mushroom
Jeff Mills
Afrojack
Luciano
DJ Sneak
Annie Mac
Caspa & MC Rod Azlan
Giuseppe Ottaviani (GO! Live)
Reboot
DJ T
Bart B More
Optimo
DJ Dan
Congorock
Sied van Riel
Technasia
Russ Chimes
Redshape
L-VIS 1990
Aly & Fila
and more to be announced..
Robyn
Major Lazer
Sebastian Ingrosso
Benny Benassi
Wiley
Ricardo Villalobos
Infected Mushroom
Jeff Mills
Afrojack
Luciano
DJ Sneak
Annie Mac
Caspa & MC Rod Azlan
Giuseppe Ottaviani (GO! Live)
Reboot
DJ T
Bart B More
Optimo
DJ Dan
Congorock
Sied van Riel
Technasia
Russ Chimes
Redshape
L-VIS 1990
Aly & Fila
and more to be announced..
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