PHOTOS NOW ONLINE : FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE \ FEB 2026 FT. STEPHEN ALLKINS

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A woman with beaded hair stands in a colorful outfit, holding a small object, surrounded by bubbles, at the Frankie Knuckles tribute event.

Massive LOVE to everyone who came down to the FRANKIE KNUCKLES Tribute: pure positive party vibes all afternoon! It was the perfect way to celebrate a musical era so close to our hearts with friends and our extended funky family.

Big props to all the DJs, artists, and dancers who brought their energy and made it such a memorable celebration of music, love, and community.

It was a truly special moment seeing so many beautiful heads who were among the first to hear House and Disco in Sydney—dancing once again to one of the icons of that era, Stephen Allkins, in one of the spiritual homes of house music in this city. We can’t wait to do it all again soon. Endless love and respect to everyone who keeps the spirit alive.

Photos are now online on our Facebook Page HERE

Captured by our Dom at Diamonds and Pearls Photography..(Yes he is the Prince super-fan), please credit him & tag us in at SOUL OF SYDNEY #soulofsydney

NEXT JAM :
We hope to see you at the next jam on Mid-Late Mar/April 2026 RSVP at www.soulofsydney.org/events

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MIX: Start Ridley live at Frankie Knuckles Tribute Dance | 2026

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A Musical Treat: DJ Stuart Ridley Live at Frankie Knuckles Tribute (Feb 15, 2026)

We came together once again to celebrate the legacy of The Godfather of House, Frankie Knuckles — and what a beautiful afternoon it was. Warming things up perfectly for the day was our good mate DJ Stuart Ridley, who delivered an extended set full of warmth, groove, and deep musical love.

If you missed it (or just want to relive it), dive into Stuart’s live recording from the tribute — a true musical journey that captures the heart of our community.

ABOUT STUART RIDELY:

DJ Stuart Ridley is a Sydney-based selector with deep roots in soul, disco, house and techno, known for warm, story-driven sets that balance dancefloor energy with heartfelt musicality. A longtime regular at Soul of Sydney and some of the city’s most beloved parties and festivals, he moves effortlessly from blissed-out warm-up vibes to peak-time club grooves, always with an ear for emotion, groove and good times. Off the decks, Stuart is a writer, editor and creative storyteller, bringing the same curiosity and generosity he shows in his music to the projects and people he works with.

Blog: Frankie Knuckles – The Whistle Song: A Timeless House Classic 1991 /

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Last week I was down at Clovelly Beach & between swims, when Frankie Knuckles’ The Whistle Song came on my playlist.. the moment felt almost cinematic, Ocean breeze, waves, and those lush, hypnotic sounds blending perfectly with the atmosphere.. It hit me all over again just how special that record is.

Released back in 1991, that’s 35 years ago now, The Whistle Song remains one of those seminal records that feels and sounds so soulful today as it did when house music was still finding its shape. The slow (almost ambient build, that hypnotic bassline, and the jazzy flute hook come together in pure harmony. It’s simple, warm, and instantly recognisable & a cut that defines the soul of early house music if you ask me.

Frankie Knuckles wasn’t just a DJ, he was a defiantly a visionary. Known as “The Godfather of House,” everything he touched had soul, groove, and purpose. His remixes & original productions filled hearts & dancefloors, his music moved people & built community. The Whistle Song is a perfect example of how he could make something minimal feel massive, elegant yet emotional, timeless yet unmistakably of its era.

The Whistle Song was engineered specifically for the dancefloor, not radio play. The Whistle Song originated from a cassette demo Eric Kupper created in 1990, inspired by Frankie Knuckles’ sets at New York’s Red Zone club; Knuckles loved it, played it at Sound Factory, and the duo refined it with John Poppo for official release. It was on Frankie’s debut album Beyond the Mix on Virgin Records, the track dropped as a single in 1991 featuring Paul Shapiro on flute, Kupper engineering/programming, and mastering by Herb Powers at Hit Factory DMS.

It became Knuckles’ first US Dance Chart #1, a deep house cornerstone with its hypnotic bass, jazzy flute hook, and warm, minimal groove that defined early ’90s Chicago sound.

Check out the playlist here, and listen back to some of the amazing Frankie Remixes, Production & releases.

SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE: This Sunday, February 15, we’re paying homage to Frankie’s legacy at our Soul of Sydney tribute, celebrating the spirit and roots of real house music. Behind the decks will be Sydney’s own godfather of disco & house, Stephen Allkins @onlineaholic, joined by Soul of Sydney DJs & friends @philtoke, @stuart.ridley, @maurizio_.dj, and MC @mirrahreflects.

Come through and celebrate the roots of house music with an afternoon of garage, disco, and early house vibes — the sounds that shaped the dance floors we still move to today. And if you haven’t revisited Frankie’s music lately, do yourself a favour: put The Whistle Song on and let it remind you what pure, soulful house really feels like.

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