S.A.S.H By Day - Chris George - Halloween - 2022

HOUSE | TECHNO | PROGRESSIVE

MGMT: artists@maisonlabel.com
BOOKINGS AUS/NZ: jeffrey@cloudytailor.com

CHÂU was raised on a strange musical diet of Vietnamese classical ballads and post-war interpretations of rock and disco. In this experimental wave of the 70s-90s, artists would blend electric guitars with 16-string zithers -- nailing power chords while singing of famine and heartbreak and the endless mountains, in Vietnamese dialects. 

In his short span behind the decks, CHÂU has fielded a delicious variety of performances, highlights include an extensive tour of Burning Man 2019 on premiere Australian theme camps: Frothin' Weirdos, Priscilla Queen of the Doof, Wonky Queenslander, and Sacred Cow stages.

CHÂU lives at the doof, and has played at a little too many to remember, but his favourites are Earth Frequency, Jungle Love, Expression Sessions, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, and Elements. When he isn't running amok or behind the decks, CHÂU is the ears behind the Wonky Queenslander, and annoys Love Camp by hiding their cushions.

Inspired by sounds of the underground, Arunya is an electronic music enthusiast hailing from nipaluna (Hobart), lutruwita (Tasmania). Selecting music which speaks to her soul, Arunya’s aim is to provide musical journeys through storytelling that inspire and energise individuals. Devoted to all things deep and hypnotic, Arunya always delivers an authentic and inspiring dancefloor experience. 

Arunya has supported various artists from around the globe including: 
Klangkuenstler, Setaoc Mass, Peter Van Hoesen, SPFDJ, Schacke, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Luis M, 999999999, Mama Snake, Mha Iri, Claire Morgan, and Harvey McKay. 

Arunya has also seen multiple headline slots across Tasmanian heavyweight festivals such as Dark Mofo many years running, Party In The Paddock and Mona Foma.

With over two decades of DJing and industry experience behind him, Rikki Newton’s dedication to music is readily displayed through his dexterous and versatile sets, as well as his involvement in the Brisbane scene as a promoter running events like Andromeda Festival, the now defunct Subtrakt and his most recent project, inner_circle. 

Cutting his teeth at Family Nightclub’s notorious Uncle between 2004-2009, Rikki gained a well-deserved reputation as a go-to warm up DJ for the duration of his five year long residency. These formative years played a key role in him honing in on his sound and perfecting his craft.

Not content with simply presenting his own sound to a growingly eager Brisbane audience, Rikki harnessed the momentum building in the local scene and poured it into his own brand, Subtrakt. Since its inception in 2007, Subtrakt played host to the likes of Kenny Larkin, Fred P, Steffi, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Move D, Smallpeople Claire Morgan and Jane Fitz to name a few. After 10 years it was time to move onto something new and thus, Inner_Circle was born alongside good friend Leighton James.

Now in it's 5th year, inner_circle continue's to present diverse line-ups, including revered internationals alongside solid local and interstate guests. Inner_Circle has welcomed the likes of DjRUM, Martyn, Claire Morgan, Moopie, Perko, Kate Miller, Andy Garvey, Escape Artist, Cousin and Pugilist to it's stages.

Staying true to what he loves and armed with a constantly updated record collection, Rikki remains an integral player in his local circuit and beyond.

Blending a mixture of technical prowess with intuitive performance, Chris George has gone about carving out his niche in the Australian House & Techno scene, while breaking into the international circuit in 2023, playing in Berlin over the euro summer. 

With over 15 years of honing his craft, Chris has been a regular playing for many parties including S.A.S.H, Subtrakt, Buxton Records, Sessions, Refuge Recordings, Vos, Inner Circle, Arcadia Festival, SuperWhatNot, Warehouse 25 and Flux to name a few. 

Chris’s roots are from Durban, South Africa, growing up in a musical family led him to harness the fundamentals of DJing, turning his attention to the authentic tapestry of sounds unique to vinyl. Mentored by his father on this format he quickly learnt the strengths of both mediums - digital & analog - and this offered flexibility in his playing style. 

Branching out to further enhance his repertoire, Chris has since upped the ante to play alongside of internationals such as Fred P, Session Victim, Black Loops, Rich Nxt, Micheal James, DJ W!LD, Djebali, Osunlade, Detroit Techno Militia, Takashi Watanabe, Frits Wentink, Dana Ruh, Heiko Laux, Cesar Merveille, Echo Inspectors, Banoffee Pies and Berghain regular Claire Morgan. 

With releases on Buxton Records and Pocketmoth, Chris’s studio work has led to his productions ‘Love Vs. Pain’, a 3-track EP in 2015, ‘Gotas de Agua’ a 2-track EP in 2018, and ‘Synchronous’ a single, released in 2019. Chris started his own event alongside long time friend and DJ Jamie Grenenger, called Sessions, an ode to classic house music, with the aim to give artists a platform during covid. Chris is currently busy in the studio setting up his own record label, Pet Toys Records, more to come!

sessionsbne@gmail.com
Brand Promotor for Sessions (BNE)House Music Events.

S.A.S.H By Day - Chris George - Halloween - 2022

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