SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE 2025 / FEB 16

January 28, 2025 by SOUL OF SYDNEY

SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE – Sunday Feb 16 @ 2pm

An Afternoon of FEEL-GOOD FUNK, DISCO, BOOGIE & a touch of GARAGE & SOULFUL HOUSE vibes in homage to FRANKIE KNUCKELS era

Hosted by SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & Friends.

BOOGIE MONSTER | PHIL TOKE | RICHIE HAYNES | TERRY A | STUART RIDLEY

Sunday, Feb 16 / 2pm – Late

@ Secret Disco Dancefloor (Emailed to Ticketholders)

Tix from $20.00 (+ booking fee)

Facebook EVENT https://www.facebook.com/events/1131708615031175/

Party Update: (15 Feb 2025 @ 1:30pm) – The Venue has been EMAILED to all ticket holders, please check spam / junk / promotions folders for details. If you have purchased a ticket & do not have the address please EMAIL us at soulofsydney@gmail.com with your order number.

THANK YOU,
SOUL OF SYDNEY CREW

Set Times

2:00 pm – STUART RIDLEY

3:30 PM – TERRY A

5:00 PM – RICHIE HAYNES

6:00 PM – PHIL TOKE

7:30 PM – BOOGIE MONSTER

9:00 PM – CLOSE

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FRANKIE KNUCKLES is one of our biggest musical influences & one of the pioneering DJs and producers who shaped the way we listen to, the way we party & the way we enjoy music. We will celebrate this summer in the way we know best with an afternoon DANCE RITUAL in memory of his musical legacy.

Join us from 2pm on February 16, for an afternoon of DISCO, FUNK, GARAGE, GOSPEL & EARLY HOUSE vibes that shaped house music from the Frankie Knuckles era.

LISTEN / WATCH / DANCE to previous mixes, warm up podcasts & playlist below for a taste of what to expect musically on the day.

https://fb.watch/xoz0EDSjVu/

REVIEW: DJ QUESTLOVE on SYDNEY HARBOUR (Jan 4 2025)

January 5, 2025 by SOUL OF SYDNEY

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Questlove, Sydney Harbour, and the funkiest crew in Sydney was such a dope night for everyone. Nights like this are why we love this city.”

Last night was special, DJ Questlove, THE ROOTS legendary drummer, DJ, Grammy Winner and curator of all things soulful, blessed the decks on Glass Island, turning a regular evening into an unforgettable musical lesson for all. Slotted to play for 90 Minutes, he ended up playing the whole night. He was joined by members of his band THE ROOTS who were partying, connecting with Sydney’s music heads.

His set was pure craftsmanship & his ability to mix short, punchy blends with long, soulful builds kept the energy flowing all night.

It was a night that reminded us of the power of live music to bring people together. His musical selections were dope too, dropping everything from James Brown, SOUL II SOUL, MJ, Sade flavoured with heavy funk, SOUL R&B & a touch of Arabic & REGGAE vibes made it a very enjoyable night of music.

As the boat glided through the calm waters of Sydney Harbour, past landmarks like the Opera House and under the towering Harbour Bridge, Questlove spun an exquisite mix of SOUL, JAZZ, FUNK, and HIP HOP that was a perfect soundtrack as we soaked up the beauty of our city at night.

A standout moment came when Gil Scott-Heron’s “Home Is Where the Hatred Is” poured through the speakers, its raw, heartfelt lyrics cutting through the night air. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the unmistakable intro to Sade’s “Hold On to Your Love” floated in, bringing a moment of pure bliss. The gentle rocking of the boat had dancers literally leaning on each other, creating a beautiful connection.

The night kicked off at 10:00pm & finished at 2:00am, & really felt like a music industry night. The crowd wasn’t just your average partygoers; it was more of melting pot of Sydney’s creative heartbeat. DJs, beatmakers, Producers, and Dancers were out in force, taking a rare night off to vibe with friends, share stories, and decompress after the New Year’s madness. There were fist bumps, hugs, and nods of respect as Questlove weaved his magic, reminding everyone why he’s so well known as one of the craftiest selectors to do it.

A huge shoutout to the Glass Island crew for making nights like this possible. It was our first time on this stunning floating venue, and we were blown away. Week after week, they’re changing the game, running multiple cruises featuring everything from SOUL and HIP HOP to REGGAE and HOUSE.

Their commitment to curating a space where music, culture, and community come together is unmatched.

If you missed last night, don’t sleep on the next Glass Island party. It’s the prime spot for music lovers, and last night proved why. Questlove, thank you for the vibes, the grooves, and the unforgettable memories.

Stay funky, Sydney. ✌🏽

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NYC DISCO LEGEND – JOHN MORALES (BBE Records, M+M Mixes) at SOUL OF SYDNEY | Sun Feb 19 [sold out]

January 31, 2023 by SOUL OF SYDNEY

NYC DISCO LEGEND JOHN MORALES at SOUL OF SYDNEY FEB 19 2023

We welcome NYC DISCO LEGEND JOHN MORALES (M+M MIxes, BBE Records) to SOUL OF SYDNEY for an afternoon of feel-good FUNK< SOUL, & DISCO goodness on Feb 19 for his final Australia show.

Update 18/2/22 –

SET TIMES

2:00 – 4:00 PM – PHIL TOKE

4:00 – 5:00 – DJ MK1

5:00 – 7:00 – DJ JOHN MORALES

7:00 – CLOSE – SPARE

Hosted by Sam Hunter & SOUL PATROL dancers.

The venue has been emailed to ticket holders (please check your spam, or junk folder, and email us at soulofsydney@gmail.com with your order number if you have not got it).

Note we have SOLD OUT no DOOR SALES on the day (please don’t hassle us on email and socials). There is a WAITING LIST set up, if we do have capacity &/or tix an email will be sent to people on that.

See link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/soul-of-sydney-feat-john-morales-nyc-disco-legend-bbe-records-feb-19-tickets-526971585197

Join us and get down to an afternoon of feel-good FUNK, SOUL & a heavy dose of DISCO goodness hosted by one of the undisputed disco dons who brings a lifetime of musical knowledge.

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SOUL OF SYDNEY ★ Feat. NYC Disco legend ★ John Morales ★ (M+M Mix Productions, BBE Records)

Sun Feb 19 | 2pm – 8:30 pm

Venue / 18+ Fully Licensed Party Space | Strictly for the LOVE

Happening at a secret DISCO DANCE-FLOOR which will be emailed to ticket holders the day before the event.

About ★ JOHN MORALES /

We take remixes for granted these days, but in the ’70s, a handful of DJs and engineers were literally putting the form together with their own hands. The Bronx-born DJ John Morales was one of these early splicers, making extended edits and medleys at a time when he found most tracks too short to work well in his sets. Cutting his teeth at Bob Blank’s Blank Tapes studio and gaining fans like disco über-producer Patrick Adams, Morales embedded himself in New York’s music world, and as the ’70s rolled into the ’80s, Morales grew ever more in-demand for his eminently club-ready tweaks of everyone from Hall & Oates to The Rolling Stones. Along with his partner Sergio Munzibai, he established one of the top remix brands of the era: the M&M mix. Morales spent some time out of the game over the last few decades, but in 2009, BBE released the first of three compilations of M&M mixes, which turned the spotlight back on his considerable contribution to dance music.

★ Socials –
www.instagram.com/soulofsydney
www.facebook.com/soulofsydney
www.soundcloud.com/soulofsydney

Tix from $25.00 + (+ booking fees)

PLEASE NOTE:

– This is a strictly LIMITED CAPACITY throw-down & an INVITE ONLY situation for our SOUL FAMILY & friend, much smaller than previous years, we wanted to take things back and do a more personal party limited.

– Once registered, a PRIVATE TICKET LINK will be EMAILED once tickets become available with all information on how to purchase tickets. Please check SPAM, JUNK & PROMOTION folders in your email client as the invite may be in there. When you get the email you will need to click through & click ‘attending’ and then click through and purchase tickets.

18+ Event | Strictly for the LOVE | Feel-Good Funk & Old School Party Jams

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