Section 8 is cooking up another month of open-air parties throughout July – and you're invited.
Section 8 is back with another epic month of programming. The vibrancy of the music at the city’s favourite container bar this July is uncontainable, from underground bass culture to First Nations talent showcases.
From hard house and UKG to soulful disco and Afro beats, if you find yourself wandering the CBD streets wondering where to dance, just follow the vibrations of the beats to none other than Tattersalls Lane. Head in, grab a beer from the old shipping container, dance between the crates, and allow Section 8 to soundtrack your winter nights. Read on to find out what parties Section 8 is cooking up this July.
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Hyperfix
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- With Clickbait b2b Bowers, Domain b2b Clexane, No Era, Archi Lo, Dano, Helix
- Thursday July 3, from 6pm to 1am
July kicks off with a bass music takeover that promises to keep your feet moving all night long. Hyperfix brings together some of the city’s most dynamic duos for a night of back-to-back sets that blur the lines between genres. Expect everything from hard-hitting basslines to intricate rhythms as these local favourites deliver their signature sounds across the container bar’s intimate dancefloor.
Jam Hot
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- With Wahl, DJ Swella, MBq
- Friday, July 4, from 6pm to 1am
Jam Hot returns to Section 8 for another night of deeply rooted soulful house, Afro, disco and boogie. This time it’s a residents affair with DJ Swella, MBq and Wahl taking care of selections throughout the evening. These three know exactly how to work the room, delivering uptempo grooves that celebrate the deeper, more soulful side of dance music. Perfect for those Friday night feels when you want to move your body to something with genuine heart and soul.
Bouki & Friends
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- With Bouki, Loaf, Renaessance, Rowhan, Obeido, Sim Select
- Saturday, July 5, from 6pm to 1am
UK-born, Sydney-based DJ Bouki brings his high-energy brand of UK Garage and drum & bass to Section 8 alongside a crew of like-minded artists. Known as co-founder of the Dayshift day party series and for his recent sold-out Papa Nugs show, Bouki has become a key figure in Australia’s underground bass scene. Expect bass-driven sounds and community-led programming that pushes the culture forward, with support from Loaf, Renaessance, Rowhan, Obeido and Sim Select.
Fanta’s Kitchen
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- With Fanta, Rivi, Mothafunk, Baby K, Soju Gang, Sorensen
- Thursday, July 10, from 6pm to 1am
Hope you saved some room for the second course. Fanta’s Kitchen returns with another multi-course menu of sizzling beats, scintillating grooves and unexpected flavours. Your chefs for the evening will be serving up carefully crafted sets, each one plated and served with love. From entrée to afters, this is an invitation to come hungry for music that satisfies on every level – no reservations required, just bring your appetite for great sounds.
BLAKlight
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- With Pvrtal, Trey, Braj, Anima Omada
- Friday, July 11, from 6pm to 1am
A groundbreaking new party series launches at Section 8, spotlighting First Nations DJs and producers shaping the sound of the underground. BLAKlight debuts with a four-hour back-to-back set from Naarm-based heavyweights Pvrtal and Trey, both known for high-octane blends that push the tempo and keep feet moving. Pvrtal, founding member of independent record label Tjum Tjumba and a proud Gunai, Yorta Yorta and Waywurru artist, delivers fast-paced, groove-driven sets threading through hard house, trance and techno. Trey, a proud Palawakani artist from Lutruwita now based in Naarm, fuses hard house, garage and tech house into tightly-mixed, dancefloor-focused sets. Support comes from Anima Omada and Braj for this free celebration of Indigenous talent in electronic music.
100% Phat: Forth & Back
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- With Coldpast b2b Tuff Trax, Mrs Wallace, Youngjun, Deejay Hijack
- Thursday, July 17, from 6pm to 1am
The legendary Ransom joins the lineup for this all-star edition of 100% Phat, spinning nothing but hot fire alongside Mizhap, Agent 86 and Deejay Hijack. This car park takeover promises to deliver exactly what the name suggests – 100% phat beats from some of the scene’s most respected selectors. When these four get together, you know the energy levels are going to be through the roof.
Beat Therapy presents: Original Prints
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- With Fosters, Mimosa, Johnny El P
- Friday, July 25, from 6pm to 1am
July wraps up with Beat Therapy’s Original Prints, celebrating house and Afro music in all its forms. Fosters, Mimosa and Johnny El P bring their collective expertise to deliver a night that honours the roots of dance music while pushing it forward into new territories. This is music therapy at its finest – beats that heal, grooves that move and rhythms that connect us all on the dancefloor.
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This article was made in partnership with Section 8.
