New compilation and festival celebrates Sydney scene's shift under lockout laws
Journey from Kings Cross to the new renegade hot spots in the city's inner west
A new compilation and festival will celebrate the Sydney scene's shift and resilience under the city's lockout laws.
'Blue Line Steppers' is a two-part project from local label Of Leisure, with part one, the 12-track digital and vinyl compilation of house, techno, breaks and more from a bunch of Sydney heavyweights and emerging artists, out November 16.
Part two's a day festival stacked with twenty-two local live club acts and selectors for 10 hours at Manning House on January 19.
The concept explores the impact of the lockout law restrictions on city bars and clubs, introduced in February 2014, which were "initially a knockdown for established crews, promoters, producers and DJs alike", according to the label.
"(But) the regulations encouraged a new breed of party-goer and thrower, eager and hungry to keep the vibe alive in more obscure settings out of the public eye."
'Blue Line Steppers' is derived from the blue train line that runs from lockout-stricken traditional clubbing mecca Kings Cross through to the current renegade hot spots around Sydenham, Marrickville and beyond in Sydney's inner west.
"The name represents the heavy migration of dance music party-goers from the inner city to these outer industrial suburbs and warehouses," Of Leisure says.
Stream the first track from the compilation courtesy of Human Movement below.
Pre-sale festival registration here. Tickets on sale October 25. More details here.
Blue Line Steppers Compilation (Alphabetical Order)
Anthony Fade – WaterfallsEduardo Muchacho – SiestaFrames – Completely Club Tool 3Human Movement – Uber EatsJames Pepper – Pozieres AvenueMade in Paris – ReconnectNo Mas – VoicesPMA – Dropout Point Guard – Aether ScreenSelf Tape – LeléSPORTS – Professor Bitch Strange Associates – Nice 2 Meet U
Blue Line Steppers Day Festival (Alphabetical Order)
Andy GarveyAdi TooheyAnthony FadeBen FesterBody PromiseEduardo MuchachoFishing (Live)Freda & JacksonHuman MovementIs That Fair?James PepperKatoLex DeluxeMade in ParisMango (Live)No MasPMAPurple Sneakers DJsSelf TapeSimon CaldwellSPORTSStrange Associates