DG PGZ. Willem. Juno Mamba. Paris. Eluize. This December. Need The Rochey say more?
They needn’t, but we will. Fitzroy’s newest pub The Rochey is following up their last couple of months of shows in their upstairs gig space with a December lineup that rivals all the rest.
Few venues have burst back onto the scene quite like The Rochey has since its grand reopening a handful of months ago. The spritzed up historic pub has been pulling punters in with cheap feeds, happy hour specials, and – of course – Upstairs @ The Rochey.
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After a stellar November that featured an assortment of legendary musicians and party starters, Upstairs @ The Rochey is back with a December that will keep you kicking all the way through the silly season. They’ve combined the homey vibes of a beloved local pub with the pumping atmosphere of an upstairs club to come up with a venue that would scratch anyone’s itch on a night out.
Pop by for a Friday or Saturday lunch special, stay for happy hour, keep kicking on to the gig on upstairs. With a December lineup this irresistible, you sure as hell won’t regret it.
Read on to find out which party legends are heading Upstairs @ The Rochey this December.
Willem
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- Friday December 13
If you haven’t witnessed Willem play before, this is your sign. If you have, welcome back. Already having carved out a reputation as a DJ of note with appearances at festivals and clubs all across the state – Let Them Eat Cake, Beyond The Valley, Revolver, Glamorama and XE54, just to name a few – Willem is gearing up to bring his unique blend of trance and techno to the room upstairs this December. Kicking off The Rochey’s month of parties with a show that promises energetic cosmic breaks, dance floor contagion and hard-hitting beats, this isn’t one to miss out on.
Juno Mamba & Paris
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- Saturday December 14
The Rochey is keeping the ball rolling on this second weekend of December. A massive Saturday night gig will be backing up their Friday night party with a duo like no other. Juno Mamba and Paris are joining forces to deliver a combo of unstoppable beats and infectious sounds.
Ride the soundwaves with Juno Mamba and cruise through the night with his electric energy that strikes every dancefloor he commands with a kind of unparalleled sonic lightning. The musician is fresh off the back of the release of his spectacular EP Cold Rush. In addition to the new record, Juno also collected a Music Victoria nomination last month for Best Regional Act.
Paris is another favourite of the Naarm beat scene, having played at some prolific shows and venues over the last year. Her signature sound has been heard by party goers all over, from PICA’s Ben Böhmer show to Anyma’s Genesys and beyond. Having also released a slew of new music this year, Paris is one to catch quickly while you still can.
DJ PGZ
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- Saturday December 20
The absolute legend of the electronic music scene that is DJ PGZ is coming to The Rochey. Paul Gorrie AKA DJ PGZ is heading upstairs for a gig that is sure to make the whole venue shake. Fresh off an announcement of securing a spot on the lineup for Pitch 2025, as well as just back from playing at Strawberry Fields, DJ PGZ knows how to craft a set that sends vibrations down spines and heartbeats to eardrums. If you haven’t caught the artist play live before, this is your chance. Get down quick for this one – bets are it’s going to sell out fast.
Eluize
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- Saturday December 28
Cap off 2024 with one more spin around the block and check out this final December party at The Rochey. DJ, producer and musician Eluize is back on Aussie shores. A stint of overseas shows saw her play at a plethora of reputable clubs and events. Her latest EP Lucidity flaunts her ability to cascade a beat across both the musical and emotional spectrum. It’s absolutely just begging to be heard in the prized upstairs gig space in Fitzroy. Eluize knows how to move the music to her control, just as she knows how to move a roomful of keenly listening fans along with her.
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