There’s a krautrock party happening in Melbourne this weekend to celebrate 50 years of Autobahn
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25.11.2024

There’s a krautrock party happening in Melbourne this weekend to celebrate 50 years of Autobahn

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Words by Staff Writer

Melb blitz, krautrock klang: celebrating avant-garde music at Odeon Richmond this weekend.

Melbourne’s Odeon Richmond is set to host Melb Blitz – Krautrock Klang on Saturday, 30 November 2024, offering a night dedicated to the avant-garde sounds of Krautrock and its enduring legacy. Doors open at 7:00 pm, with a lineup of DJs spinning tracks until the early hours of the morning.

This event commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kraftwerk’s seminal 1974 German release, Autobahn, alongside a tribute to krautrock pioneers and their influence on modern rock and electronic music.

Event details

  • Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024
  • Venue: Odeon Richmond, Richmond, VIC
  • Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm
  • Tickets: General Admission, $25

DJ lineup

  • 7:00 pm DJ Lady Soul
  • 8:15 pm DJ Bricolage
  • 9:30 pm DJ Randy Lipz XXX
  • 10:45 pm DJ Spooky Shaz
  • 12:00 am DJ UltraVelvet
  • 1:00 am Einsperren! (Lock in!)

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Expect an eclectic mix of tracks from krautrock greats and their successors, including Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Brian Eno, David Bowie, and more.

The event invites attendees to embrace the avant-garde spirit with bold and creative outfits. Strictly no casual attire is permitted, and a complimentary drink and meze will be provided upon arrival. Signature Melb Blitz cocktails will also be available for purchase.

Tickets are on sale now via Oztix. For full ticket details, visit Oztix.