Eight Ways You Should Check Out MoVement Sydney

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Dance classes, laidback pub parties, late night house sessions — this is going to be one energetic weekend. Celebrating its very first year in this beats-happy city of ours, MoVement Sydney is a brand new, four-day citywide festival celebrating some of Sydney's best and favourite dance party crews and artists.

Running October 22 to 25, MoVement Sydney will see live shows, parties, workshops and more popping up across the city, from the likes of FBi Radio, Motorik, Heavenly, House of Mince, Champain Lyf and plenty more where that came from. Putting a big spotlight on the best party collectives, DJs and producers, and general beats lovers of Sydney, this is one of the most comprehensive marathons of dance, techno, house and everything in between Sydney's seen in an age. Stock up on Berocca.

TAKE A DANCE CLASS AT FBi RADIO

Sydney’s beloved community radio station and general bunch of legends FBi Radio have had enough of the lad-heavy dance industry and have teamed up with V Energy MoVement to launch to launch a brand new initiative called Dance Class, a means to get more female talent behind the decks. Of course, this needs a big ol' launch party. Kicking off the party and simultaneous live broadcast at 6pm on Thursday, October 22, FBi will see Perth producer Catlips perform, FBi DJs play tunes, and then (of course) there'll be an actual dance class from choreographer Amrita of Hollaback. It’s free and all ages, you'll need to RSVP to get a spot.

Thursday, October 22 from 6pm, FBi Radio, 44-54 Botany Road, Alexandria, free with RSVP.

GO CRATE DIGGING IN THE ROLLING RECORDS TRUCK

This is music you'll have to chase around Sydney, but super worth it. Driving around the city for MoVement Sydney, Rolling Records is a mobile record store, all decked out with wood panelling, selling second-hand vinyl. But it's not just any pop-up shop set-up; there's a DJ booth, listening station and a big ol' sound system. Created by top notch Katoomba resident George Pizer, Rolling Records has been up and running since January this year, popping up all over the joint. Head to the MoVement Sydney website to find out where the truck and George will be parked over the four days of the citywide event.

Thursday to Sunday, October 22-25, various Sydney locations

PARTY IN THE SUPER OPENAIR WITH THE HOUSE OF MINCE

If you're looking for some seriously top shelf and earthworm-level underground house and techno, this is your party. Super OpenAir, one of Sydney’s best outdoor beats parties, is heading back to the Factory for MoVement Sydney, presented by local party crew House of Mince. Music-wise, NYC club queen and genre-spanner Miss Honey Dijon will be bringing her brazen style to the Factory, alongside local legends Simon Caldwell, Ben Drayton, Phil Smart, Matt Vaughan and DREEMS, with Gang of She is hosting the whole thing.

Sunday, October 25, The Factory Theatre, Marrickville. Tickets $12-16 +BF.

DIVE INTO THE BAD DEEP AQUATIC

Enmore's regular late night dance party crew, Bad Deep, is putting on the works for MoVement Sydney. They'll be rolling out their tried and true formula: take some of Sydney's best DJs, pick a crazy theme and bring it all together with some mad sick production design to create one heck of an immersive party. For MoVement Sydney, they'll be diving into an aquatic theme at the Sly Fox for a party tipped to go until 6am. According to the crew, "you might find some pretty weird creatures moving about, some who use bioluminescence to intrigue and entice." You'll also find triple j's Linda Marigliano, Simon Caldwell, The Completely Boys, Human Movement (DJ set) and Bad Deep DJs.

Friday, October 23, Sly Fox, Enmore, 9pm - 6am, $10.

FIND MOTORIK AND BOYS NOIZE SHOWCASING IN JAM GALLERY

Sydney's long lauded rave generators and record label Motorik are teaming up with Alexander Ridha's German label Boysnoize (yep, the same Boys Noize), who have whittled their way into the Australian dance scene. Teaming up for one heck of a techno showcase for MoVement Sydney, the pair will take over Bondi Junction's Jam Gallery with Spank Rock, Jensen Interceptor, Stephane 1993, Made in Paris, Vivi and Motorik Vibe Council to throw everything in their god damn power down.

Saturday, October 24 from 9pm to 3am, Jam Gallery, Bondi Junction, $20 first release or $30 on the door.

KICK BACK AT A HEAVENLY PUB PARTY

If you're looking for a truly local slice of Sydney beats, follow Heavenly to the Chippendale Hotel. Hot damn, local lads Ben Fester, T Mingus and Adrian E sure know their stuff, and they've invited quite the crew for a laidback but inevitably epic pub party. This isn't your regular collection of beatsmiths: Sleep D, Ben Fester back to back with Preacha, Luis CL, Alba, Hannah Lockwood, Cop Envy, Noise in My Head, Subaske, Lady Shave and Aidan Gavin. If you're looking for a different dance vibe, this is your party.

Saturday, October 24 from 2pm - midnight, The Chippendale Hotel, Chippendale, $10-25 +BF.

TAKE A UK GARAGE ODYSSEY

If you've found yourself at Goodgod Small Club surrounded by garridge, chances are you've enjoyed the delights of Champain Lyf. Sydney's UK garage-loving collective have been putting on beats-heavy nights in the CBD basement for some time now, but now they're inviting Sydneysiders to board the H.M.A.S. Lyf and embark upon a UK garage odyssey, somewhere in Sydney. Expect two levels of UKG, NY Garage, 2 step and a whole bunch of Craig David from an Aussie-centric lineup: B_A (Just: Wax), Ritual (The Record Store), 'fm' (Dysney), T-Syd, Adrian E, LUPR, Jon Watts and Danny Banger.

Saturday, October 24 from 6-11pm, H.M.A.S. Lyf, $15-25 +BF.

ENJOY A FEW SUNDAY SUNDOWNERS AT DANIEL SAN

It's not all late-night journeys and early morning kick-ons for MoVement Sydney, there's some daytime action as well. Daniel San's regular weekend session Sunday Sundowners has become a bit of a go-to in Manly, bringing all the deep tropical house to the beachfront. Manly's only Japanese fusion rock and roll bar, Daniel San is keeping punters on their toes as usual, teeing up six house DJ battles for a MoVement Sydney afternoon party, with Robbie Lowe, Tyson Bruun, Garth Linton, Pip Dalton, Tech No More, Persian Rug, Sam Roberts, Jimmi Walker, Kaiser Waldon and Tristan Case playing back to back. Spin the sushi roulette and let some solid Sydney tropical house soothe your wasabi rush.

Sunday, October 25 from 3pm, Daniel San, Manly, free.

There's plenty more where these came from, including a huge party at Chinese Laundry with Seekae and Ghastly, a huge S.A.S.H. day party at the Greenwood, Picnic Social at Harpoon Harry, vinyl DJ lessons at The Record Store, a UV party at Northies and more.

MoVement Sydney runs October 22-25 across Sydney. Check the website for the full program and tickets.

Images: MoVement Sydney, Rolling Records, Super OpenAir, Dollar Photo Club, Motorik, Heavenly, Champain Lyf.