Sydney's Floating Party The Island LIVE Is Back for Spring

Even though we're freezing our butts off right now, this week's been a flurry of music event news that's got us all hopeful for the warmer months. There's a brand new electronic music festival, Laneway dropped their hectic lineup this week, and now, Sydney Harbour's about to host some pretty big beats. Kicking off on Friday, October 9, V MoVement and UNDR Ctrl are bringing back the hugely popular electronic music series to Sydney's floating stage, The Island LIVE.

Sydney's floating stage, The Island, has played host to some seriously big names, from Charli XCX to Royal Blood. Last time The Island LIVE hosted two epic nights featuring the likes of Hayden James, Touch Sensitive, Softwar and Future Classic DJs — both nights sold out in 48 hours. This time around, it's all beats. Kicking off the series, Australian dance legends and triple j Friday Night Shuffle hosts The Aston Shuffle will be cranking out huge DJ set. They'll be joined by house head Set Mo and newcomer Dena Amy.

That's just the first event in The Island LIVE series, there'll be more events to be announced down the track. Tickets ($55 +BF) include return water taxis from Double Bay Wharf and two complimentary drinks on arrival, pretty excellent deal.

The Island LIVE is happening on Friday, October 9 from 6pm to midnight. Tickets go on sale and 9am on Friday, September 25, they're $55 +BF (first release) and $75 +BF (final release) and available exclusively here.