Ministry of Sound Classical

Overview

If you're a fan of dance music, fond of getting nostalgic, and reside in Melbourne, then you're living in booming times for the intersection of all three. Ministry of Sound is one of the reasons. When it's not throwing massive 90s and 00s parties that nod back to raves three decades back and club nights at the turn of the century, it's busting out Ministry of Sound Classical, the orchestral tour that gives bangers from the past 30 years a new live spin.

Ministry of Sound Classical has been popping up Down Under for a few years now. Before 2024 comes to a close, Melburnians will get another chance to attend. The latest tour has a date with the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday, November 16.

The brand that started as a London club night back in 1991 won't just get the Ministry of Sound Orchestra led by Vanessa Perica taking to the stage. Joining the fun this time around is DJ Groove Terminator, while the vocal lineup includes Reigan, Karina Chavez, Rudy, Lady Lyric and Luke Antony.

Also part of the fun in the Victorian capital: Tall Paul, John Course, Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir and Piero.

As it surveys tunes that've filled dance floors over the past three decades, the event provides the answer to a question you didn't know you had: what do classical renditions of Basement Jaxx, Darude, Röyksopp, Robin, Underworld, Moby, Fisher and more sound like played by an orchestra?

Images: Ruby Boland.