It’s happening. It’s on. Kitsune, one of the most influential labels in dance music over the past decade is finally bringing their club nights to Australia.
It’s happening. It’s on. Here we go. One of the most influential labels in dance music over the past decade is finally bringing their club nights to Australia.
That's right, KITSUNÉ is heading down under this August! And considering that these guys are famous for music, parties, clothes and typefaces for years now, the French tastemakers have most-likely played an integral part of forming your musical tastes. We know they have for us.
Let's break it down. This label has been largely responsible for discovering and breaking bands such as Hot Chip, Digitalism, Two Door Cinema Club, Klaxons, Is Tropical, Delphic, Citizens! and The Whitest Boy Alive to name just a few. And to add to that, their compilations and mixes have become a staple for any music lover, and have created a cult-like following. So now that they're heading to Australia, does that mean they're here to discover the next big thing in our fine country?
We'd like to think so. But they're also here to promote their latest release, Soleil Mix 2. Put together by label heads Jerry Bouthier and Gildas Kitsuné, the mix (released in Aus earlier this month) features the likes of Alan Braxe, Yelle, Goldroom, Two Door Cinema Club, Villa, Hot Chip and a heap more! Therefore their debut Australian Kitsuné Club Nights, will be all about Soleil 2.
Hitting Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the Gold Coast, the tour will be headed up by the London-based French knight in white denim/label head JERRY BOUTHIER. The man has been classy on the future tip since the early 90s (which is pretty much the late 80s really) so he knows what’s up.
Jerry has also invited some of his friends and label-mates to join him along the way, including the likes of RÜFÜS and CLUBFEET in DJ mode, along with LUKE MILLION, Melbourne starlet CHELA performing live, Modular bros SOFTWAR, ex Lost Valentinos members CSMNT61 and Perth disco-kingpin SHAZAM, all joining the festivities. Not stopping there, the label has heaps of surprises in store for the nights including some super special guests, and massive giveaways!
Kitsuné Club Nights: Soleil Mix 2 Australian Tour Dates
THU AUG 1
THE LIBERTY SOCIAL, MELBOURNE
JERRY BOUTHIER (UK)
Glass Mirrors (LIVE)
Clubfeet DJs
Chela (LIVE)
Staggman
Lucianblomkamp
FRI AUG 2
ROCKET BAR, ADELAIDE
JERRY BOUTHIER (UK)
Luke Million (The Swiss)
Jonathan Terrific
Deep trouble
Joe Andrew
Mike Wills
Sno Drop
Acey
SAT AUG 3
ELSEWHERE, GOLD COAST
JERRY BOUTHIER (UK)
Audun
GIV
Stretch Paper Cranes
FRI AUG 9
VILLA NIGHTCLUB, PERTH
JERRY BOUTHIER (UK)
Clubfeet DJs
Luke Million (The Swiss)
Chela (LIVE)
Shazam
Manimal
Craig Hollywood
Jo Lettenmaier
Roulade The Realest
From Hell
Massive Toys
SAT AUG 10
CIVIC UNDERGROUND, SYDNEY
JERRY BOUTHIER (UK)
SÜFÜR (RÜFÜS DJs)
Softwar
Clubfeet DJs
CSMNT61 (ex Lost Valentinos)
N.E.S
Jonathan Terrific
Touch.Pause.Engage
Lightsteed
TUE AUG 13
THE BOWLER BAR, BRISBANE
JERRY BOUTHIER (UK)
Jad & The Ladyboy
Tim Fuchs
Nicholas Doof
Bow Tie
Jawgoh
Joey Da Rin
Manbeard
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WIN WIN WIN
To get these giveaways started, we have been lucky enough to give a couple of KITSUNÉ PRIZEPACKS away to you guys!
The Prizepack includes:
1x Ticket to Kitsuné Club Night of your choice (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or Gold Coast)
&
1x Kitsuné Soleil CD – mixed by Gildas & Jerry Bouthier
So to win one of these wicked packs, all you have to do is tell us (in the comment section below) who your favourite Kitsuné rostered act is and why! Make sure to leave your name, email address and the show you want to attend too, just so we can let you know if you've won!
Words: Tom Hutchins
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