Jamie Doom describes Bang Gang as "Fast, hectic, messy, drunk, fun". Which sounds like a great way to earn your Australia Day hangover. Bang Gang's Doom & Hoodrat come to Liquid on Monday 25th Jan. They started out as guys who wanted to party and became DJs who supported Daft Punk. They've managed to gather a cult following without losing their nonchalant attitudes. Check out this free mp3 remix of Wolfmother's White Feather for a sample of what Doom & Hoodrat do.
Like to win a double pass to Bang Gang? Answer this question: How Aussie are you? Email your answer to kate@getout.net.au. Winner is chosen at random and notified by email. Please provide your mobile number if you'd like sms notification. Competition closes Saturday 23rd. Competition open to 18+ only, you will need photo ID at the door. Good luck!
 
 
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Friday 22nd at the Northern will be an unmissable night of funky downtempo hip-hop. Hydrofunk Records are launching their online shop, and to celebrate they've brought together Resin Dogs, Red Bantoo, Omni Anti and MC DNO. Watch the videos below for a taste of what's to come (I can't stop moving to Resin Dog's Peace and Love!). Tickets are only $17.50 but you can win a double pass by answering this question: What exactly is Hydrofunk? Email your answer to kate@getout.net.au. Winners are chosen at random and notified by email. Please provide your mobile number if you want to be notified by sms. Competition open to 18+ only, you will need ID at the door. Comp closes midnight Thursday. Good luck!
 
 
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On his last album Everywhere At Once Lyrics Born revealed the full breadth and depth of his skill and vision: minimalist grooves, reimagined electro, East Bay greasy funk, devoluted punk, futurist dancehall, postmodern blues, tomorrow's slappers. Check the video below for one of his best known tunes I changed my mind. On tour for The Falls Festival and Field Day, this is the only chance to see Lyrics Born up close and personal at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay. Tickets are $40 + bf, but for your chance to win a double pass answer this question: what was the last thing you changed your mind about?
Email your entry to kate@getout.net.au. Competition closes January 4. Winner chosen at random and notified by email. Please provide your mobile number if you'd like sms notification. Open to 18+ only, you will need photo ID at the door. Good luck!
 
 
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Like to count in the New Year at one of Byron's coolest clubs? We have two single passes to Liquid to give away. Email us with one of your New Year's resolutions to recieve all this:

Dee Dee: this Melbournite may have only stepped off the boat in Byron a few months ago but he has firmly entrenched himself in the Byron music scene already and is Liquids number one resident player. His flavour is stonking but funky, chunky and sassy! Dirrrtay!
Dave C: Liquid head honcho and all-round party veteran, this vintage playa is the “Grange” of the Liquid line-up. With a unique take on the “Ministry Of Sound” flavour, Mr C gets his home floor heaving every time.
Nirav: Another NNSW veteran, Nirav has played most gigs all young guns dream of playing. A regular on the Gold Coast DJ circuit nowadays Nirav makes a welcome return to one of his old stomping grounds: Liquid! And a stomping floor he’ll create with his stomping set this NYE. Stomping!
Adam James Taylor: This multilingual, many-talented pretty boy is a Liquid favorite. He’s an all-rounder: from start of the night to end of the night, his versatility has made him indispensible. The ladies love him, the guys love him, and we love him. And he rocks the discothèque.
Dave B: The smoothest player on the Liquid roster, this ex-Sydneysider brought class and real house music to Liquid. And still does! 2IC he may be, but number 1 mixmaster he is. House is his friend and his ability to attract dancefloor connoisseurs has ensured that that floor quickly turns into a serious dance-fest... Dance-fest? Whatever, he brings... and he brings!
Buzz: ...is the Buzz around town! Buzz is the new kid on the block and is building tidy little legion of loyal followers. Well “little” might not accurately describe it: but BIG does. Buzz is the bizzle!
Rubix: Just who is this guy? You know him now! He is the one-man super funk show, the producer of Liquids SOLID Thursday night funk and all things broken beats: Eclectic Funk. And he’s a veritable turntable wizz to boot.
Special Guests: yes! Any good club has Special Guests! And any good club keeps it hush hush... Piqued your interest? We’re excited!
(from the Liquid Press Release)

Winners will be notified by return email and sms if number provided. Competition open to 18+ only, ID will be required at the door. Competition closes Wed Dec 30th.
 
 
Chilled out dubs, trancefloor grooves, ambient drum 'n bass accompanied with live visuals for your audio-visual pleasure. Sound intriguing? This is Pitch Black: award-winning multimedia artist Mike Hodgson and Salmonella Dub producer Paddy Free. They're bringing their sensual feast to the Northern on Saturday December 12 and we have a double pass to give away.
To win, answer this question: What do you see when it is pitch black? Email your entry to kate@getout.net.au. Winner chosen at random and notified on Friday 11th. Please provide your mobile number if you'd like sms notification. Competition open to 18+ only, ID verification will be needed at the event. Good luck!
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The Stanton Warriors have long been Australian festival favourites, now here's a rare chance to catch them playing in Byron Bay.

True pioneers of a sound that broke all the rules, Stanton Warriors took breaks and twisted them beyond all recognition, dropping speaker shattering basslines and massive beats. They've produced and remixed the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Fat Boy Slim, Basement Jaxx and Missy Eliott - it’s easy to see why they are regarded as the number 1 heavyweights of breaks.

Joining them on the night will be Against The Grain’s top dog  Skool Of Thought, who coined the phrase 'heavyweight breaks' and has remixed Groove Armada, Freestylers and Pendulum.

Tickets are $38.50 +bf, on sale now from oztix.com.au or from the Northern.

If you and a friend would like your names on the door, answer this question: what kind of warrior are you?
Email your answer to kate@getout.net.au. Winner will be chosen at random, and notified by email next Tuesday. Please provide a mobile number if you want sms notification. Competition open to 18+ only, you will need ID at the door. Good luck!
 
 
You read correctly. The Original Wailers. You may have heard of them, they used to play with this reggae guy called Bob Marley.
Marley needs no introduction; his post-mortem iconic status means his music has remained popular for decades. Members of Marley's band The Wailers, Junior Marvin and Al Anderson, have come together with some of the best reggae musicians in the industry. As The Original Wailers they will bring you live reggae the way Marley intended. Their press release states: Junior Marvin and Al Anderson toured and recorded with Marley until his death in 1981. This places them among the rare few - the true torchbearers of his legacy - which they memorably helped to create.  Now The Original Wailers, with Junior handling lead vocals, promise to recreate musical history as they continue to spread the message of “One Love.” In a recent interview, Marvin said they aim to give you a live show you will remember all your life.
The Original Wailers kick off the Australian leg of their 'Movement of the People'  tour at the Beach Hotel on Monday November 23 (Yes, Monday). Tickets are $46 + bf and can be purchased here.

Like to win double pass to see The Original Wailers?
Answer this question: How do you handle the movement of the people to Byron over the summer holidays? Email your entry to kate@getout.net.au. Competition open to 18+ only, you'll need to provide ID at the door. Winner chosen at random and notified by email on Saturday November 21. Please provide a mobile contact number if you'd prefer an sms notification.
 
Solid Gold 10/26/2009
 
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What do Solid Gold and Halloween have in common? Well, they're both an opportunity to dress in costume. And they both happen on October 31 at the Hotel Great Northern. For the uninitiated, Solid Gold is a retro night with a cult local following. DJs Gopher Gold and Rock Hardson make Solid Gold a special night for everyone; little tricks and treats are planned throughout the evening.
We have a double pass to give away,  answer this question for your chance to win: What street would your nightmare be on, and why?
Post your answer in the comments section on this page. Competition is open to 18+ only. Please remember to leave your email address! The winner is drawn at random and will be notified by email on Thursday 29th. Good luck :)
 
 
The Aston Shuffle is arguably the best thing to come out of Canberra. See what I mean, watch the video below. They're kicking off a nationwidetour featuring the Parklife festivals and a show at Liquid next Friday night. Would you like to be on the guestlist? You and a friend can get your name on the door by answering this question: what is an Aston Shuffle? (I don't actually have an answer for this, so be creative and you might convince me). Post your answer in the comments section.
 
Winner is chosen at random and notified by email. Competition closes Wednesday at 7pm. Entrants must be 18+, you will need your ID at the door. Good luck!
 
 
"The Arabian Prince has been making robots shake their shit since the early '80s, producing his own tracks and playing live shows with The Egyptian Lover, World Class Wreckin' Cru and the LA Dream Team. It was his early electro rap experiments which got him some serious attention and respect from his L.A. contemporaries, and soon his innovation in the studio and dedication to the party led to him working with N.W.A. alongside Dr Dre." (quoted from the Red Bull Music Academy, watch a tutorial from Arabian Prince) We've got a double pass to give away for his gig at the Northern next Thursday. To win it, answer this question: what is Arabian Prince's alternate performers name?
Post your answer in the Comments section here. Competition open to 18+ only. Comp closes Tuesday 22nd September at 7pm. Winner is chosen at random and notified by email. Good luck!