Purple Sneakers Is Throwing a Huge Tenth Birthday Party for Vivid

Where the heck were you in 2006? Were you waiting in line at the Abercrombie? Did you lovingly hand over ten bucks at the door, march triumphantly to the bar to order a vodka, coke and raspberry, elbow your way to the d-floor and throw shapes on the sticky, sticky carpet to Bloc Party? WE WERE THERE TOO. Maybe we made out on a terrible couch. It's been ten years since the early Abercrombie days, and the Purple Sneakers crew have evolved from a weekly throwdown to one of Sydney's most on-the-pulse music blogs (run by nationally touring DJs) and a sought-after management company. So, of course, they're throwing a big fuck-off party.

This year, Purple Sneakers turns ten and to celebrate they're running a big party called 'Ten Years Of Taste' during Vivid Sydney with mates UNDR Ctrl and FBi Radio. On June 18, it'll take over The Lord Gladstone — where Purple Sneakers moved their weekly party back in the day after the Abercrombie shut down for a spell — and it's going to be free. FREE.

Expect one heck of a rowdy shindig, as Purple Sneakers have invited their talented friends along — expect sets from up and comers like Tashka, Lastlings and World Champion; alongside heavy beats from Indian Summer, Stephane 1993 and Moonbase Commander. There'll be DJ sets from I OH YOU, Pilerats, Astral People, Motorik and their mates from the old Abercrombie days Linda Marigliano and Levins. Finally (and of course) Purple Sneakers DJs will be closing the night with an hour and a half 'retrospective' set. According to the crew, the set will be "looking back at all the bangers we've all partied, loved, celebrated and passed out to."

Count. Us. In.

Purple Sneakers' 10th Birthday Party is happening at The Lord Gladstone on June 18 for Vivid Sydney. Entry is free but you'll need to RSVP.