Benson (Melb)
Introducing BENSON, the dynamic Australian sensation whose electrifying presence has set dance circuits ablaze both at home and internationally. Boasting an impressive track record with tens of millions of streams and a repertoire of critically acclaimed singles, BENSONis primed to captivate audiences worldwide.What distinguishes BENSONisn't merely his chart-topping hits; it's the exuberant, infectious energy he brings to everyperformance. This magnetic charm has cultivated a fervent global following, propelling him fromthe shores of Australia to stages across the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, and Europe. From prestigious events like Splendour In The Grassand Falls Festivalto esteemed international festivals such as Lollapaloozaand Lostlands, BENSON's star continues to ascend.
“What an incredible experience Lollapalooza was. Still pinching myself! To play at such an iconic festival was a dream come true! Thanks everyone who came along for a wiggle & thanks to the amazing team I have around me to make these magical moments happen!”—BENSON, 2023
BENSON’s recent release, "Lights Go Out",in collaboration with What So Not, has been dominating airwaves, playlists, and DJ sets worldwide. And as the driving force behind Medium Rare Recordings, he not only commands the stage but also steers the ship, facilitating major releases from acclaimed artists like Stace Cadet, KLP, LO’99, BrunoFurlan, and Niko The Kid
Oliver huntemann (germany)
Myths abound in the north when it comes to techno ground zero, and they refuse to go away. Oliver Huntemann is one of a handful of children of the north who, for what seems like an eternity, add an element of credence to the mythology. He does not, of course, live in a snowy forest or at the edge of the polar oceans. The sun does, on occasion, shine down on Hamburg. Nevertheless, there is a tendency towards hypothermic reduction in the rigorous efficiency of the Huntemann oeuvre. Images of cold storage warehouses, desolate heavy plant sites and bluish flesh are not entirely misplaced. Shards of German Engineering glimmer in his music, laced with persuasive logic, gruesome Darwinism. What remains: what works.
Thirst trap + tube Screamers + mermaid waters
Northern Rivers rockers Thirst Trap are going to be bringing the heat to the elsewhere squares this September!
The electrifying 5-piece from Australia’s Byron Bay/Northern Rivers, boasts a distinctive sound that sets them apart. With a genre-defying approach, they seamlessly blend Hip-Hop rhythms, Heavy Rock, and reggae infusions, showcasing their versatile musical palette. Thirst Trap's live performances are a must-see, delivering an unforgettable experience that resonates with the energy and dynamism of their unique sound.
Joined by Gold Coast rock trio Tube Screamers and indie outfit Mermaid Waters.
sunday sesh + smacked youth + matchbreakers
Sunday Sesh will be hitting the elsewhere stage on Friday September 6th, along with a stacked lineup featuring Newcastle's Smacked Youth, and local rockers Matchbreakers.
SUNDAY SESH: In a sea of carbon copy indie rock bands, Sunday Sesh have refined their signature sound by creating music that burst with confidence and just the right amount of arrogance. Originating on the Gold Coast, the bands outrageous and raunchy lyrics pair perfectly with their harmonious rock sound to evoke emotion, power, and thrill within the listeners. Sunday Sesh harnesses a profound ability to create a boisterous, head-banging atmosphere which pulsates through crowds.
SMACKED YOUTH: is a 3 piece punk outfit from Newcastle, NSW. With a solid catalogue of songs receiving airplay on Triple J. Smacked Youth is sure to get a crowd of sweaty beer soaked punters moving in the mosh pit with their loud energetic live performances. 2023 saw Smacked Youth embark on their biggest year yet with their first overseas tour to Europe & the UK. As well as finishing off the year with a monster 24 date national tour opening for The Screaming Jets.
MATCHBREAKERS: are a new wave grunge band formed on the Gold Coast in 2021, now based in Brisbane. Matchbreakers have been making waves on the music scene, and garnering attention for their genre-defining style and powerful live performances. Their brand new single 'Girl Fiction' was recently released on July 5th.
grab your tickets and get down to elsewhere for what's sure to be one hell of a night on the squares!
torren foot (melb/sweat it out)
TORREN FOOT a house dj/producer raised on the working docks of Melbourne’s inner west, a fixture of Australian club culture as one of the countries most in demand touring club dj’s - recently gained international attention following the release of ‘More Life’ topping #1 Beatport overall, 6 million+ stream, spins from tastemakers Adam Beyer, Claptone, Mat.Joe & Wax Motif. Receiving A-list radio support from Triple J Australia and international support including BBC Radio 1 UK, SiriusXM, Studio Brussels, KCRW LA, SLAM FM & 538 NL.
Torren received an ARIA nomination ‘best dance release’ for his collaborative single ‘Be Randy’ alongside Dom Dolla. Charted 2 x ARIA #1 club tracks ‘Hot Sauce’ & ‘Be Randy’ whilst delivered notable remixes of Tiga ‘Bugatti’ via Mad Decent/Turbo recordings, Lastlings’ ‘Take My Hand’ via RUFUS DU SOLS Rose Avenue/Astrawerks and Eats Everything's ‘Honey’ through ffrr.
21 years of elsewhere // spandex flex
join in the sweat sesh as we celebrate elsewhere's 21st birthday "Spandex Flex" where workouts of the past are the dance moves of today.
think legwarmers, neon spandex, headbands and your best 80s aerobic fits
it's time to break out your jane fonda moves and embrace the retro vibes as the room will be decorated in theme.
FRI // 8PM-4AM
SAT // 8PM-5AM (drinks till 5am)
SUN // 8PM-4AM
free in costume for the first 2 hours of each evening.
no online tickets - door only
Luja Murfi (live)
Six piece groove lords Luja Murfi will be brigning their signature sonics to the elsewhere squares on Friday August 9th with local rockers Cakes and Charlie & The Velvet Sky.
loose goose (live)
Emerging Gold Coast rockers Loose Goose are launching their debut E.P 'Not A Big Fan' with a bang this August at elsewhere bar.
Joined by Moree rockers KICKED-IN BICKIE TIN and local indie outfit Dropics.
salty season + cosmic vice & yours to keep
Gold Coast's favourite indie rock salt shakers are back on the elsewhere squares to kick off their upcoming single 'Dump & Burn'.
Joined by special guests Cosmic Vice and Yours to Keep.
psychology ft. crooks (aus)
Crooks debuts to the squares for a night of psytrance on thursday 25th
”Crooks - A collaborative project between crooks and his Indigenous brothers. Honoured to be able to weave their voices and recordings into my music. Let's keep the dance alive!”
no tickets door only from 9pm.
airwolf paradise (trick/melb)
Melbourne’s international touring artist AIRWOLF PARADISE hits the flashing squares for his only 2024 elsewhere visit FRIDAY JULY 12.
With releases on labels such as Trick (Patrick Topping), Diynamic (Solomun) plus official remixes for Dom Dolla & more. We can’t wait to welcome our longtime friend back
radium dolls
Fresh off the back of their massive Legal Speed debut album Tour, Radium Dolls are back to make their highly anticipated return to the Gold Coast for the first time in 2024! The Dolls have quickly stamped themselves as one of the countries most exciting live rock acts. The four-piece will be brigning all the post-punk glam in truly 'CIA' style when they hit the elsewhere dancing squares on Friday July 5th!
Joined by local moshpit extraordinaires Takaicardia and surf punk rockers Temperamental Machine, this is one not to be missed!
Limited Presale Available. Tickets Available on the door.
infected mushroom (live) - sold out
Infected Mushroom return to Australia with their newly crowned REBORN tour to celebrate the release of their 2024 killer new album REBORN, featuring 9 killer new psy-fused weapons! The 4 piece live show sees the band play a mix of future classics and past monsters over 90 minutes, typical of their explosive high energy sets they’re famous for.
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After twenty-five years making waves in the scene, Infected Mushroom has earned their reputation as a groundbreaking legend in electronic music. Twice ranked amongst the world’s ten best DJs by DJ Magazine, with streaming numbers in the tens of millions and a cult following of die-hard fans, the Israel-bred, LA-based duo has created one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world of electronic music.
Infected is world-renowned for their sonic innovations, genre-defying sound, and unrivaled production quality. This trademark sound is cultivated through hypnotic arrangements, layered melodies, and a willingness to blur the lines of genre.
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Following IM25, released in 2022 to commemorate their 25-year anniversary, Infected Mushroom is back with a new album offering a fresh take on some old classics.
REBORN features nine tracks, all of which are reimagined, re-recordings of old fan-favorites from the 1990s and beyond, including Release Me, Dancing with Kadafi, and Disco Mushroom. The re-recorded tracks retain the original composition but with a tight, fresh sound production that brings the audio back to life in 2024.
REBORN is a must-have for Infected Mushroom fans of all ages. It’s a celebration of the duo’s groundbreaking contributions to Psytrance and a testament to their enduring legacy.
REBORN is available now on all major streaming platforms, as well as limited edition double-gatefold high quality vinyl.
simone’s 50 not out
We’re turning the pitch into the dance floor to celebrate elsewhere’s co-founder “Simone Jenkins”, ’50 Not Out” birthday on Saturday 29th of June. Throw a flipper & join in a stellar innings with mates by side and a cold one in hand. Dress in all white (cricket attire) for complimentary entry before 11pm with the elsewhere music directors in the booth from speakers to stumps.
Eric powell (bush records/carl & Eric mobile disco)
Eric started DJing in Manchester, his hometown, in what was to become known as the Summer of Love. He went on to DJ at all of Manchester’s most important clubs including the world famous Hacienda. It was not long before Eric became one of the UK's most sought-after guest DJs and in 1994 he took on residencies at the Zap Club in Brighton, at a night called Protection and the Red Club. Both these nights have won awards and much respect throughout the UK.
Eric Powell owns and runs for Bush Records, one of the most recognisable and sought-after dance labels in the world today.
His techno set this March at The Greenwood in Sydney was said to be one of the best DJ sets ever delivered at that venue.
Eric has a deep love of dance music and that comes across in his passion for House and Techno. This summer Eric went viral and featured on a clip from BBC’s and Pete Tong’s Essential Mix, with 80,0000 views – so far.
psychology w/ shapeless
Shapeless return to elsewhere for a night of Psytrance and their last show on this Australian tour. No online tickets door only from 9pm with Golden Hour complimentary entry 9-10
Romulo and Edson are the names behind Shapeless.
Romulo started his DJ career at the age of 17, playing underground raves in Brazil, he progressed from old school bush raves to big festivals world wide.
Edson started his career at 14 as a bedroom producer and quickly gained notoriety in his region by producing electro house and releasing via many international labels at an early age.
This duo from Belo Horizonte move between 23 states in Brazil, 7 countries (Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Mozambique, Mexico and Bolivia) and more than 3 continents in only 3 years after their debut on December of 2014.
Both together made Shapeless, an ever evolving musical experience, its concept being that they are never locked into any style, hence, Shapeless.
front row
Front Row is the product of Jordan Burns and Ned Kelly, two of Queensland’s leading tastemakers joining forces to deliver some of the hottest techno and house music. Jordan Burns has been one of Australia’s leading multi genre producers for many years now and recently became part of the Youtube billion stream club with his viral hit ‘Weekend’.
Jordan has released on Sony, Night Bass, Spinnin and most recently Neon (universal), but it’s Jordan’s ability to write and produce elite level tracks in such a short amount of time which really gives Jordan the edger over most in this space. This was displayed by his 15 releases in 15 weeks in 2023.
Ned Kelly is one of QLD’s highly regarded DJ/producers/photographers/content creators! Ned has graced the stage at some of Australia’s leading festivals and clubs, but its his ability to read a crown and work a dance floor that really sets him apart. Ned has worn many hats over the years, whether it’s been Club Promoter, Resident DJ or Touring DJ, it’s Ned’s artistic flair, social media abilities and eye for the perfect shot that makes him the perfect artist to partner alongside Jordan.
Keep an ear out for this exciting young duo, their tunes will soon be some of the hottest released in the country.
no tickets online - door only on the night
ferny fairway (live)
The Return of the Fern is upon us Gold Coast as hometown favourites Ferny Fairway take control of the elsewhere squares this June for their upcoming ‘State of Mine’ Tour.
Joined by surf rockers Cosmic Vice and Newcastle renegades Loons you know it’s going to be a belter!