On Friday 13th February, the Lounge club in Melbourne launches a new techno night appropriately called ‘Slap’ where they promise to give locals (and Awdio listeners) a good slapping with some stomping 4/4 beats. Organizer and resident DJ, Nadine invites Melbourne’s best DJs (Emily Clarke, Sam Fraser, Sam Mc Ewin, Uone, Dave Pham and Danni B on rotation) to spin the tastiest techno. Whether it’s minimal, Detroit or UK Techno that you’re into, they’ll make sure everyone is satisfied.

We’re sorry to announce that Third Class, Melbourne will be closed for ever as from January Ist with their last party being held on New Year’s Eve. They’ve established themselves as a haven for the nu-rave generation with the manifesto of not being just a club but a lifestyle choice! Here at Awdio we’ve been enjoying the bass-heavy, full on sounds mixed by their resident DJs Megawuoti, Jean-Pierre and Cheapdate broadcast live from the venue every weekend. The good news is that although Third Class is physically closing, the concept will be transferred to a new home, so watch this space and enjoy the final parties from this social sanctuary of weekend madness.

‘The Espy’ in St Kilda has been Australia’s premier live music venue since the late 1800’s and was a little worse for wear when it was bought up by nightclub owners Paul Adamo and Vince Sofo in 2001. They gave the place a new lease of life adding a restaurant and different floors all featuring live music. The impressive Gershwin room upstairs hosts main acts and the Front Room (Live on Awdio) has become the place to discover live local talent. Sunday night’s celebrations feature the Sunday residents Headspace, Nudist Funk Orchestra and Bad Boys Batucada. More details on: http://theesplanadehotel.com.au/

This little lady arrived in Melbourne with a free spirit and an open mind to bring the city a place where people can listen to good music without being tied down to specific genres. From Djs spinning drum ‘n’ bass and minimal house to live reggae and hip-hop from international acts, Miss Libertine draws them all into her lair for our listening pleasure.  So many happy returns Missy, and wishing you many more successful years to come!
www.misslibertine.com.au

Every Tuesday night Bar Open in Melbourne invites musicians to come and improvise experimental sounds. Founded by percussionist Will Guthrie and guitarist Ren Walters in 1998, ‘MIUC’ has become the longest running program of its type in Australia. It has helped to cultivate a vibrant and diverse scene for avant-garde improvisation, challenging boundaries of current musical trends while remaining open to all genres idioms and instrumentation. Listen in and keep and ‘Open’ mind.
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