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Electronic acts providing the soundtrack to summer
There's some huge parties to get around this summer
Summer is almost upon us, and what better way to enjoy the sun than with mates by your side, a drink in hand, and some solid tunes. We’ve got heaps of amazing electronic acts providing the soundtrack this year and you can check them out below.
Piknic Electronik – Buy now – VIC
Gear up for the perfect summer party recipe with food trucks, cold beers, sunshine, and the finest talent in electronic music brought to you by Piknic Électronik. Boasting over 15 international acts spread across just nine Sundays, it’s the best way to discover, dance and dive into an epic summer in Melbourne. Local legend of lo-fi house sound, Mall Grab is set to jumpstart the epic season on Sunday 25 November. One not to be missed.
Rufus Du Sol – Buy now – VIC & QLD
Following Atlas in 2013 and 2016’s Bloom, Rufus Du Sol has blessed 2018 with their most alluring album and tour yet, Solace. Perfectly positioned crescendos and soulful electronic vibes, the trio put so much raw emotion, time and vulnerability into their writing and music making and we are here for it. Bring your summer to the perfect close with Rufus Du Sol and their cathartic tunes and transcendental live set.
Ministry Of Sound Orchestrated – Buy now – WA & TAS
The iconic dance institution that is Ministry Of Sound is about to get the symphonic treatment. Australian orchestras will pair with epic guest vocalists to perform some of our favourite dance tunes as we’ve never heard them before. We’re gearing up for spine-tingling moments dancing under the stars.
Opiuo – Buy now – VIC
One of New Zealand’s most respected producers is heading to Forum Melbourne in November along with his Syzygy Orchestra. The Forum seems like the perfect place to host the funk and bass master and we can’t wait to party a November evening away with this guy.
Alison Wonderland – Buy now – VIC, NT, QLD, WA & SA
This multi-talented producer, DJ, and singer-songwriter is going from strength to strength as she heads out on her biggest tour yet. Knowing Alison Wonderland we’re in for one heck of a party showcasing her unique style. She’ll be performing at some iconic venues as well as a special performance at Hotel Rottnest’s Castaway.
Hot Since 82 – Buy now – VIC
Hot Since 82 will be bringing his epic Knee Deep party to Forum Melbourne this month fresh from his stint in Ibiza. It’s our turn to feel the summer vibes until 2am and we are fully ready.
For Shore ft. PNAU, The Presets & SAFIA + more – Buy now – QLD
The electro-pop legends that are PNAU will be headlining For Shore at the sunny Sandstone Point Hotel this January and we can’t wait. With The Presets, SAFIA and Cxloe also on the bill, it looks like QLDers are in for one hell of a party.
Words by Sian Johnson and Vanessa Pillai
