We have a zero tolerance of the use and possession of illicit substances. There will be a heavy security presence at Summer Dance, anyone who is apprehended for any misconduct will be denied entry or removed from the event and facepossible criminal charges.
He also presents a syndicated weekly radio show that is broadcast all over the globe, from Shanghai and Sydney to France and Germany and has recently set up his own online digital radio station, Worldwide FM, broadcasting from its London HQ and from studios around the world. Meanwhile Gilles has been appointed Creative Director of file sharing service WeTransfer.
He has a long history of running record labels, including Acid Jazz in the late Eighties, Talkin Loud in the Nineties through to his current venture, Brownswood Recordings. As a curator, Gilles holds the record for compilation releases, having put together over 100 compilations as well as unique projects such as the recent Worldwide FM radio channel for computer game GTA. He has been involved in a number of projects around the world, including the Havana Cultura series of albums and culminating with 2014’s Sonzeira album, where Gilles went to Brazil and worked with some of Brazil’s finest musicians to record the album ‘Brasil Bam Bam Bam’. Other recent projects include a Sun Ra compilation album and the latest in the Havana Cultura series, which is a documentary film (‘La Clave’) and associated album on Cuban rumba.
Local heroes Astral People are returning to soundtrack your sun-soaked afternoons each month with Summer Dance – A series of outdoor parties igniting the grounds of Sydney’s National Art School
Still beaming from the sold-out event last month, leading local tastemakers Astral People are excited to announce the luscious second instalment in their Summer Dance outdoor party series, returning to the sun-drenched grounds of the National Art School on Sunday, January 20 2019.
READ MORESummer Dance fans can prepare for sets from expert international and local selectors providing the ultimate soundtrack for a glorious afternoon. With the secret headliner set yet to be announced, this idyllic weekend session first welcomes Jamie 3:26. Hailing from Chicago’s South Side Beverly area, Jamie 3:26 has made a name for himself across the US and global stages with a keen passion for fusing selections from diverse eras. After headlining last year’s Boiler Room ‘Final Night in Paradise’ in London, the master of the dance floor is now set to grace the Summer Dance stage promising a feast of soul, funk and house.
Sydney’s Midnight Swim founder Tom Studdy will be dishing up a range of soulful selections from across the globe, showcasing an impeccable taste and skill set honed over years in the industry as a radio host, music curator, DJ, promoter and label owner. Praised for his freeform musical style and tireless support for Sydney’s club culture, the local tastemaker is a welcome addition to the Summer Dance roster.
Capping off a stunning crop of acts set to pack out the grounds of National Art School once again is enviable selector Merph, emerging from the local club circuit to lend her hand to the afternoon session. Merph has seen a rapid rise through the local scene, having warmed the dance floors for the likes of Harvey Sutherland on his Amethyst tour, Bicep, Max Graef and Slum Sociable, as well as an upcoming slot alongside Motor City Drum Ensemble.
Having enlisted the likes of international dance juggernauts Moodyman, Gilles Peterson, Omar S, Honey Dijon, DJ EZ, Australia’s own Touch Sensitive and more, Astral People continue to out do themselves in what has become an undeniable summer event. Now in its fifth year and having sold out the past two seasons of parties, Sydney’s finest open-air retreat once again promises good music and invigorating vibes coming for the new year. Stay tuned for Summer Dance’s secret headliner to be announced soon.
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The National Art School is a significant Australian visual arts education institution with origins that can be traced back to 1833. Based in the historic walls of the old Darlinghurst Gaol in the heart of Sydney, the site has seen an extraordinary history from a place of abject misery to the home of one of Australia’s most prestigious arts institutes.
The National Art School offers a select number of full time programs; Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) and Master of Fine Art, and for the community, a comprehensive range of part-time and intensive short courses. It has a rich tradition of artistic practice and well-renowned alumni, nurturing generations of artists who contribute significantly to Australian and international culture.
In addition to its education programs, the N.A.S. Gallery presents various engaging and thought provoking exhibitions, events and publications, attracting thousands of visitors each year to experience the vitality of the visual arts. The National Art School’s historic venues, including the Cell Block Theatre and The Chapel, are also available for hire for commercial events, theatrical productions and private and public functions.
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We have a zero tolerance of the use and possession of illicit substances. There will be a heavy security presence at Summer Dance, anyone who is apprehended for any misconduct will be denied entry or removed from the event and facepossible criminal charges.