It is with great privilege to present a night of drum’n’bass royalty.
An absolute monster double header of original – far-reaching – culture-shifting – distinctly British sonics. Two of club culture’s most influential figures come together like voltron. On Friday 5th January @ Liberty Hall, brace yourselves for a proper rinseout with none other than Goldie and Calibre.
While perhaps both are most defined by the genre “dnb”, don’t pigeonhole the breadth of these two forward-thinking shapeshifters. This is a night of boundary-melting sounds by two visionaries who know exactly how to evoke the intangible in their music, whatever the form.
Goldie is a cultural phenomenon. He is one of the UK dance music’s biggest crossover stars.His sense of ambition grand enough to rival most classical composers. A pioneering force of innovation within breakbeats, hardcore, jungle, and drum’n’bass, his presence on the artform is profound.
Honing his skills with 4Hero’s Reinforced Records, Goldie went on to co-found the iconic Metalheadz label which released key releases from a literal who’s who of dnb. Of course, then came his debut album Timeless – putting Goldie squarely at the top of the drum’n’bass heap in the minds of critics and mainstream listeners, a record that still commonly lands itself in “greatest of all time” lists (across all genres). A uniquely visible personality in British DJ culture, his grand vision, gold teeth and b-boy attitude gained attention well beyond music. He has done it all, yet continues to push ambitious projects, fusing his love of funk and soul with a future-leaning ethos.
Calibre has been creating music for 25 years and no one has come close to touching his sound. A painter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, writer, producer and DJ – the Belfast bread godfather of liquid has influenced generations of artists across many angles. He’s done so with a restrained melancholy that’s broad enough to encompass a myriad of tempos and genres.
Calibre’s productions masterfully elicit an organic feeling that cannot be replicated. He boasts a prolific catalogue of music via cult labels such as Creative Source, Soul:r, Exit Records, Deep Medi Musik and his own defining Signature Records.
An awe-inspiring DJ – Calibre’s sets draw from his own personal spectrum, never resort to hype tactics and are perennially sprung with never-before-heard surprises.
“Some people are students and practise an art form, whilst others perfect and become masters of their craft – to me Calibre unquestionably falls into the latter” – Goldie
Two giants come to Sydney / Eora – each with their own singular signature. Don’t miss this momentous occasion.
TICKET DETAILS:
Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport.
We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.
