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FOOD + MUSIC: A Courtyard Affair at Elliots Balmain feat. SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s | This Sun Jan 25

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COURTYARD AFFAIR

We are excited to curate music at this much loved Balmain restaurant as part of the long weekend celebration. Catch SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & Friends as you have lunch in alfresco courtyard at Elliots in Balmain this Sunday from 12:00 pm.

Join the crew for lunch time food, good drinks & music selections: Full Menu, Drink & Lunch Tickets are online at their website: https://elliottsbalmain.au/courtyar-affair-january25/

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Food & Music in the Courtyard — A Soul of Sydney Takeover

Enjoy an afternoon of amazing food, drinks, and soulful sounds in one of Sydney’s most intimate courtyard settings. Experience food by one of the city’s finest hospitality crews paired with carefully curated music designed to lift the vibe all afternoon.

Expect everything from tropical funk, soul, diva disco & more, soundtracked by Soul of Sydney DJs & Friends: PHIL TOKE, BOOGIE MONSTER, INNERWESTSOUL, DJ CMAN, DJ SOUP, and THE BADGER — hosted by the brilliant MIRRAH REFLECTS, spoken-word artist, vocalist, and emcee.

This is an intimate gathering limited to just 150 people. We were there last week, and the food is absolutely divine — a creative, seasonal menu that’s full of surprises.

The afternoon begins with a 12:00 pm lunch sitting and seamlessly transitions into a sunset dancefloor session after dessert, rolling through until around 8:00 pm.

A lively indoor restaurant scene featuring a band performing in the background, while diners enjoy their meals at tables. The space has natural decor with trees and plants, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Signboard for Elliotts announcing 'Soul of Sydney' event with DJs on Sunday, door sales starting after 4 PM.

Expect soulful, jazz-inflected soundscape, touching on Bossa, Sade-style moods and laid-back grooves, before gradually building into rare-groove, funk and soul, and finishing with diva-heavy disco and house as the sun sets. From lunchtime through to sunset, the soundtrack is designed to build.

Why we partnered with Elliott’s:
At its core, SOUL OF SYDNEY is about bringing people together through music & dance, and this collaboration felt like a natural fit combining two worlds in such a unique more personal setting with our other love of amazing food. We’ve partnered with team group before & have been fans of their restaurants at Esteban & Tequila Mockingbird, we love what the do for Sydney’s restaurant culture, We’ve always felt it would be something special to bring music, food, drinks and people together in a more intimate setting over a long weekend.

Their food & experience are consistently among the best in the city, and we’re excited to connect what they do in food with what we do in music.

Expect everything from dancefloor JAZZ, RARE GROOVE, to a heavy dose of FUNK & DISCO, building steadily from lunch through to dessert and full-flight disco. Music for mature ears, for those who know and appreciate quality.

A busy restaurant scene with diners enjoying meals at tables, surrounded by greenery and bright decor.
Interior view of a modern restaurant featuring two trees, minimalist seating, and decorative lamps on the walls.
Interior view of a modern restaurant featuring long tables set for dining, surrounded by green plants and open space with natural light.

mix | stephen allkins @ spirit of house jul 2025 | 80;s-90;s house & garage vibes

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🎶 Sydney Legend in Full Effect! 🎶
A true pioneer of the dancefloor and the original “Mr. Disco,” Stephen Allkins (aka Love Tattoo) delivered an unforgettable two-hour journey through the soulful heart of Sydney’s dance culture—recorded live on the Greenwood dancefloor at our recent SPIRIT OF HOUSE tribute party.

Three individuals smiling and posing together, celebrating Australian disco and house music at the Spirit of House tribute party. The background features a vibrant atmosphere with decorations and a prominent banner announcing Stephen Allkin's live performance.

This set dives deep into early house, uplifting garage, and those grooving disco vibes that have defined Stephen’s sound for decades. It’s pure magic—and now, you can relive it. 💜 Big love and THANK YOU to everyone who came down and danced with us. It’s you—this incredible community—that makes these parties so special. We’re thrilled to drop the first of our live recordings from the event: an exclusive set from a true Sydney original, Stephen Allkins / Love Tattoo.

🔊 About Stephen Allkins / Love Tattoo

Stephen’s legacy is etched into the foundation of Australian club culture. Starting in 1978, he helped bring disco—and later house music—to the heart of Sydney’s underground. His fearless, genre-defying sets lit up clubs, warehouse raves, and iconic venues city-wide, inspiring generations of DJs and dancers. With over four decades behind the decks, Stephen’s contribution to the culture is unmatched.

📲 Stay in the loop + updates for the next party at:
👉 www.soulofsydney.org/spiritofhouse

MIX: EDSEVEN CLOSING SET @ SOUL OF SYDNEY NYD 2025 (The Pressure Release) | Deep Soul Disco House Garage & Funk Vibes

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Man where do we start with this dude, one of the first cats who got behind us back in 2009 when we were just starting the SOUL OF SYDNEY blog, we are so blessed to call him a friend now.

Its has been so rewarding seeing him grow in his crafts as a Beat-Maker, Producer & DJ.. always special seeing him close out the NYD jam again for 2024.

This is a dope mix EDSEVEN played at SOUL OF SYDNEY NYD JAM right after the band, with people hanging to get down in the courtyard, it is 2hrs of Deeper, Soulinfused House, Cosmic Disco & touch of UK Soul Bootlegs & Soulection vibes to close out a very memorable start to the year.

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Such an enjoyable set this one.. Soul of Sydney crowd favorite, local producer, DJ & record collector EDSEVEN closing out SOUL OF SYDNEY NYD jam 2025 with a dope PRESSURE RELEASE set taking us on an extended jounry of deeper shades of funk, garage, disco house vibes with a heavy dose of underground UK bootlegs & dubs that no one has heard.

Man we love this set, sydney Underground icon EDSEVEN closing out NYD jam again in a dope excursion as we all locked into the dancefloor to get down to his selections of house, garage, deep cosmic funk and disco vibes a touch of underground UK vibes perfectly mixed (in key) by one of this cities finest selectors, crate diggers & DJ’s.

Man where do we start with this dude, one of the first cats who got behind us back in 2009 when we were just starting the SOUL OF SYDNEY blog, we are so blessed to call him a friend now. It has been so rewarding seeing him grow in his crafts as a Beat-Maker, Producer & DJ.. always special seeing him close out the NYD jam again for 2025.

Listen to more from EDSEVEN
soundcloud.com/edseven/
www.instagram.com/edseven
www.facebook.com/djedseven7
www.ra.co/dj/edseven

About EDSEVEN
Sydney DJ/Producer Edseven has established himself as a stalwart in the music scene over the past 15 years, sharing stages with renowned artists like Gilles Peterson, Peanut Butter Wolf, and Norman Jay across various cities worldwide. Known for his eclectic selections that seamlessly blend styles and eras, Edseven’s latest release exemplifies his diverse musical palette. Teaming up with legendary vocalist Colonel Red, the track fuses future soul with 90s R&B vibes, evolving into a dancefloor anthem. The remix package showcases Edseven’s broad influences, featuring interpretations from artists like Grooveman Spot and Potatohead People. As a DJ, Edseven’s sets span genres from Detroit Hip Hop to Chicago House, reflecting his deep musical knowledge and technical prowess. With a reputation for supporting international acts and founding Lioness Presents, Edseven continues to captivate audiences with his unique sound and passion for music.

SOUL OF SYDNEY Podcast #420