Category Archives: sydney funk

MIX: DJ DEF ROK @ SOUL OF SYDNEY FUNK PICNIC at CRONULLA BEACH / 11 SEP 2022 / FUNK, SOUL OLD SCHOOL R&B, HIP HOP

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MIX 392 – DJ DEF ROK dropping a dope selection of summer HIp Hop, Funk & feel-good jams at SOUL OF SYDNEY PICNIC as part of CRONULLA SPRING FESTIVAL 2022 on the hill at South Cronulla.

Perfect afternoon vibes as we chilled and enjoyed the music on the grass.

Check out more from our brother Def Rok below:

About :
DJ Def Rok – Nationally recognised as one of the industry’s most respected and highly acclaimed DJs, Def Rok’s name continues to appear in every major club, packing dancefloors Australia-wide.
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No stranger to the main stage, Def Rok has performed alongside artists such as 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Ice Cube, Ja Rule, Craig David, Black Eyed Peas, TLC and Eric Bellinger just to name a few.
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Combining his ability to read a crowd with his passion for music, it is no wonder Def Rok is one of the country’s leading touring DJs.
https://soundcloud.com/djdefrok

BLOG: FALLEN DISCO pres. SOULCIETY – SOULFUL HOUSE CLUB NIGHT | This Sat

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Our good friends at FALLEN DISCO are hosting the next instalment of their new SOULFUL HOUSE club night SOULCIETY club night happening this weekend on oxford st. They have invited a couple HOUSE dons & old friends to lay it down including SOUL OF SYDNEY’s resident vibe creator PHIL TOKE.

If you are into Soulful House, Disco & Deeper sounds come down and say hello, we will be down there enjoying the music (and not stressing about sound systems for once).

About :
We’re bringing it back deep, down & soulful to showcase a night of the finest underground house vibes featuring a heavy-hitting line up of local legends representing over 25 years of experience in the Sydney scene.

Info here:
Tickets > https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fallen-disco-pres-soulciety-tickets-396348498027

https://ra.co/events/1572767

https://www.instagram.com/wearefallendisco/




MIX: Gospel House & Soulful session – DJ PHIL HUDSON live at SUNDAY SANCTUARY 4 – Aug 21 2022.

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DJ PHIL HUDSON warmed the dancefloor with a heavy dose of SOUL-INFUSED GOSPEL HOUSE & GARAGE joints recorded live in the mix at SUNDAY SANCTUARY AFTERNOON DANCE #4 (Aug 21).

Massive love to everyone who came down to the jam, we look forward to partying with you all again soon for the next session.

BLOG: Woolloomoolivin’ – Festival of Hip Hop Art + Culture | Free Hip Hop Art & Culture Festival

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WOOLLOOMOOLIVING, a free HIP HOP ART & CULTURE festival is happening at the basketball courts this weekend to help bring connect people through music & celebrate everything positive in hip hop culture.

Info | https://www.facebook.com/events/3337364526547560

Corner of Pring St and Dowling St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia.

Come and join us for a 100% free Fully Funktified Family Fun Community Block Party! An all ages drug and alcohol-free event celebrating socio economically diverse inner city communities and their contributions to arts and culture.

With DJ Hideboo dropping beats as Australia’s best dancers thrash it out for the OKQ Winterslam 2022 2v2 Breaking Comp Battle hosted by Destructive Steps DSDA Inc.
Register your 2v2 Breaking Team here:
https://forms.gle/AdwbVMSGfjqYLvdU6

Hip Hop, R’N’B, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Afrobeat & Dancehall from Australia’s best live DJ’s, as well as Live Performances, Live Graffiti, All Ages Dance, Arts, and Craft Workshops, Jumping Castles, 3X3 Youth Basketball Competitions, Table Tennis, and a free BBQ; – it’s a day not to miss!

MC:

Mirrah Reflects

DJ’s:

DJ D
DJ MK1
DJ DMARKUS

Performances by:

That Girl Bella
Isabella Micucci
The Pioneers MegaCrew
The Lab Rats
The 101 Doll Squad
Cross Colours
* more to be announced….

Presented and Hosted by Youth and Family Connect and supported by City of Sydney and the Woolloomooloo Working Group: PCYC City of Sydney, Kings Cross Police, WEAVE, Plunkett St Public School, C3 Cares, HopeStreet, Vinnies, Artspace, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Health NSW.

Proudly sponsored by: The Woolly Bay Hotel, LabourPower, Lush, Conceptual Commercial, EFFN, COCOS, Inkwell Signs Design Print, Streamgate, Woollies Woolloomooloo.

BLOG: FREE KID FRIENDLY EVENT: SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s at TUMBALONG PARK – DARLING HARBOUR WINTER FESTIVAL | Free Kid Friendly Open Air

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We are proud to be included in this free kid-friendly open-air festival happening at TUMBALONG PARK DARLING HARBOUR over the next 2 weeks from 11 – 21 AUGUST.

DARLING HARBOUR WINTER FESTIVAL is happening & features live music, food, drinks, fire pits, igloos & maybe some open-air dancing with the music. Our spots are below if after some FUNK, SOUL & R&B vibes come past after work, or during the day.

Week 1
★ Sun 14 Aug – 12:00 – 4:30 pm – SOUL OF SYDNEY FULL CREW

SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s | DJ TREY | DJ MK-1 | DJ SAY WHUT?!

MC MIRRAH,

plus SOUL PATROL & DANCEKOOL dancers

Info> https://facebook.com/events/2635480233254347/

Info>https://facebook.com/events/2635480233254347/



Week 2
★ Thu 18 Aug – 5:00 – 6:30 pm – DJ MK-1 + MC MIRRAH

Also playing are a host of local crews, including:

  • Martini Club
  • Suite Az Sound System
  • Bermuda Social,
  • GANG OF BROTHERS
  • La Fiesta Sound System,
  • SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & friends.
  • DJ Beth Yen & more.

Check out the full program & info here & be sure to come to say hello if you are down there. We will be doing a stack of DJ sets & guest spots over the next few weeks.

It is free, open-air & family-friendly music & on the stage down at Tumbalong park just near Darling Square.

LINKS

FB EVENT | https://www.facebook.com/events/2635480233254347/

WEB LINK | https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/campaigns/winter-festival?fbclid=IwAR2ToYKgsFammdSw7wOtpq-iiQuASS666n6-3cclpqreB67DfZcCyKp8Zcs


BLOG: 90’s HIP HOP Rooftop Jam feat. DJ IDEE (USA – DMC WORLD CHAMP) plus DJ MOTO, COOLHAND LUKE + more at SURRY HILLS | Sat 30 JUL 2022.

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our good friends at THE GROOVE DEALERS are hosting this DOPE 90’s HIP HOP rooftop jam in Surry Hills feat. some heavy hitters including.

DJ IDEE (USA – DMC WORLD CHAMP) & local legends DJ MOTO, DJ COOLHAND LUKE, DJ ADVERSE & more.

We will be down there enjoying the music & good vibes, check out the link below for more info:

https://www.facebook.com/events/588143862471860/

Check this DOPE MIX below for one of Sydney’s original MIXTAPE dons DJ MOTO.

BLOG: Lowkey Source & Diola DJ in the lobby at ACE HOTEL Surry Hills.

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Our good friends KRYSTAL DIOLA & LOW KEY SOURCE are bringing musical soundscapes to the lobby of ACE HOTEL in SURRY HILLS each Friday as part of a new residency from 7pm each with a host of guests dropping everything from refined disco, funk, house & hip hop flavors.

Low Key Source is a record label based in Sydney, Australia that releases forward thinking music from across the globe.

Diola is a Sydney-based DJ, producer, and artist. Listen to her Iso mix here.

Together the two have curated a roster of artists to warm your soul this winter. Hip hop, soul, jazz, disco, boogie + more.

Saturday 22nd July: Alex Intas & Diola

All are welcome.

THIS WEEKEND – 4E HIP HOP FESTIVAL | MUSIC BREAKING & ART

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This weekend the 4E Hip Hop Festival & Conference is on and features a host of our good friends performing, hosting, or speaking at the conference including Mike Champion, Mirrah, Dobby, Nardean, LKee Munro, Barkaa & more. Kids are welcomed & we highly recommend getting out to check this out for an afternoon of proper homegrown hip hop music, live art, breaking & more.

Check out the info here

https://www.4esydney.com/

BLOG: PARIS GROOVESCOOTER live ROLLER DISCO + BOOGIE mix at ROLLERAMA POP-UP (Apr 24) | Boogie, Funk & Disco

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SOUL OF SYDNEY PODCAST 389: DJ PARIS GROOVESOOTER live at ROLLERAMA POP-UP (April 24 2022) live Roller Boogie, Funk & Disco Mix.

This was such a fun jam, here is a small taste of some of the ROLLER BOOGIE FUNK & DISCO goodness we got to play at the ROLLERAMA POP-UP at DARLING HARBOUR.

Sydney crate-digger, DJ, music writer, radio host & label don PARIS GROOVESCOOTER laying down a Sunday afternoon ROLLER DISCO work-out on what was a very special afternoon of music.

Track Listing:
Rhythms Getting Stronger – BETTY WRIGHT
Mestizo – JOE BATAAN
Off The Wall – MICHAEL JACKSON
You Can’t Hide From The Boogie – DONNA WASHINGTON
Tell Me How Do You Like To Be Loved – CURTIS MAYFIELD
I Wanna Feel Your Love – CANDY BOWMAN
I Never Give Up On Love – RICK SMITH
Eternally Grateful – JANET KAY
I Didn’t Mean To Fall In Love With You – THE JAMMERS
Falling Deep In Love – HORSE MEAT DISCO with KATHY SLEDGE (DAVE LEE Remix)
Come Go With Me – POCKETS (DAVE LEE Remix)
Don’t Make Me Run Away – GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS
Finally Ready – SHAPESHIFTERS with BILLY PORTER
Big Time – RICK JAMES
Complications – BRYAN LOREN
People Hold On/Little Luv – COLDCUT & LISA STANSFIELD (CASIO SOCIAL CLUB Rework)
Holiday – MADONNA (Rework)
Love Come Down – EVELYN CHAMPAGNE KING
Rock Steady – THE WHISPERS
Musics Taking Over – JACKSONS
Shine On – CELENA DUNCAN (GROOVESCOOTER’s Lactose Intolerant Shiny Rub ReDub)
No Parking (On The Dance Floor) – MIDNIGHT STAR
Funky Town – LIPPS INC
Roller Rink Funk – SHIFT
Roller Disco – STONE LUV

VIVID: SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s at JURASSIC LOUNGE tonight at AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM

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We love that Sydney has come alive again with so many amazing music and cultural events popping up. We went to this gig many years ago & totally loved it. Tonight, we will be laying down FUNK & DISCO at the JURASSIC LOUNGE: Heroes’ after-hours party happening at the Australian Museum for VIVID SYDNEY. Come say hello if you heading down. 

The museum’s galleries will be open, and there will be music, art, & culture including specimen drawing classes with scientific illustrator Celia Curtis, The Space Cowboy’s traveling animal exhibit, see a T-Rex autopsy with a twist, led by Improv Theatre Sydney. Plus artist Alli Sebastian Wolf’s ‘Deep Sea Astronauts’ critter creations will be roving throughout the museum all night.

Tix are from $20-25 available from the link here

Or check out more info via the links below: