Section 8 is gearing up for a month of open-air summertime parties all throughout January – and you’re invited.
Section 8 is back for another epic year. The vibrancy of the music at the city’s favourite container bar this January is uncontainable.
From NYD parties to hip hop and jazz improv nights, 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.
A hub of music, performance and art – and situated right smack bang in the heart of the city – Section 8 is your one-stop-shop for the kind of exciting music Melbourne has become known for.
Head in through the wire mesh fence, grab a beer from the old shipping container, dance between the potted plants, and allow Section 8 to soundtrack your summer nights. Read on to find out what parties Section 8 is cooking up this January.
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Habibi Fiesta – Arabic x Latin NYD Party
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- With Tarabeat (live), Coterra, DJ Chancleta, Lixxxtrado, Luqman, MzRizk, MC Karalius and Ms. Onur Kurt
- Wednesday, January 1, from 3pm to 11pm
Whether you’re after a bit of the old hair of the dog or this is your main day of celebration, Section 8 has you sorted with New Year’s Day plans with their Habibi Fiesta. Come down for this Arabic x Latin NYD Party at the city container bar and salsa your way into 2025. Hosted by MC Karalius and Ms. Onur Kurt, the day’s event will include performances and music from Tarabeat, Coterra, DJ Chancleta, Lixxxtrado, Luqman and MzRizk.
Lady Erica & Friends
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- With Kiti, Sam Stacka and MC Manaki
- Thursday, January 2, from 6pm to 1am
Lady Erica is summoning her friends to bring you a night of non-stop beats. Deemed Australia’s First Lady of Bass, you’ll get a taste of what Lady Erica is all about at this show, as well as a serving of bass-heavy bangers and tech-driven grooves from her mates. B2B sets means the music won’t stop, so you’ll be moving all night long.
Out of Enz: The Shoobz
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- With Sorensen, Olive, No Era, Outsider and Black Butta
- Friday, January 3
The Shoobz is all about bringing the vibe of London’s infamous day parties to the beating heart of Naarm. Forget the Northern Hemisphere – hitting up Section 8 on a balmy summer’s night pairs perfectly with this diverse and multi-genre experience these guys have cooking up.
Rhythmscap3 x Banjuka
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- With GLoW, Black Butta, Sorensen, PK, Dinaya, Lil Fanta and Jerry C
- Friday, January 10, from 6pm to 1am
Keep the party going all the way through January with this night of Afro house, Afro techno and global beats. A fusion of your wildest dreams, Section 8 has gathered some of the best music-spinners in town to soundtrack your spicy Friday night by the vibrating metallic walls of the containers.
More Styles
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- With Campbell, Charms (UK), Digital (UK), Fei, Greer and LQ
- Saturday, January 11, from 6pm to 1am
Some Brits are coming to town and Section 8 will be hosting the playground that these music makers will no doubt get silly on for this night of non-stop dancing. If you’re after a bit of bass-heavy hip hop, beats, dub, house, techno, UK garage, jungle, grime, dubstep, footwork or D’n’B, then More Styles is for you. Catch Campbell, Fei, Greer and LQ as well as Charms and Digital from the UK at Section 8 this Saturday in January.
Fuego
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- With Saoko Collective
- Part 1 of Latin Summer Series
- Sunday, January 19, from 3pm to 11pm
In the first instalment of Section 8’s Latin Summer Series, the city will see the container bar and dancefloor come alive across January, February and March. Fuego will be a celebration of Naarm’s Latinx community and culture. This first edition will be hosted by Saoko Collective. Expect all the best beats to grove to, performances to move to and art to peruse.
Milk Bar House Band (live)
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- With ENTRO and friends
- Wednesday, January 29, from 6pm to 11pm
January will be capped off at Section 8 with the bar’s very own monthly improved hip hop and jazz jam. A collection of rotating musicians and guests will be hitting up the Section 8 stage. This will no doubt be a demonstration of incredible talent and infectious energy. Milk Bar House Band will be performing live, along with ENTRO and some mates. Don’t sleep on this show – it’s shaping up to be an epic one.
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This article was made in partnership with Section 8.
