SLANDER @ THE METRO THEATRE
WHO: SLANDER, LO’99, 1080P, JADE LE FLAY, NOQU
COST: $45 RIGHT HERE // MORE INFO HERE

Coming in hot after their debut Australian run in 2015, Slander return to drop more bass-driven belters that draw equally from the realms of hyperactive electronica and Southern trap. This one is gonna be sweaty, with a slew of local supports before Slander take the stage at midnight. Sydney is the last stop of the entire tour, so we trust that they’re gonna go out with a serious bang.

FIVE YEARS OF ASTRAL PEOPLE @ OXFORD ART FACTORY
WHO: WAVE RACER, BARO, RAINBOW CHAN, POLAGRAPHIA, ANDY GARVEY & MORE
COST: $34.90 RIGHT HERE // MORE INFO HERE

Over the past five years, Astral People have established themselves as Australia’s leading promoters when it comes to niche electronica. They’ve toured the likes of DJ EZ, Freddie Gibbs and Stormzy while fostering local talent like Wave Racer, Basenji and Rainbow Chan under their management wing. This Saturday, they celebrate five years in the game with a birthday blowout featuring their in-house talents and friends like Baro, who’s bringing his whole live band. Before heading along, read our interview with the Astral lads right here.

STRXNGER @ THE LORD GLADSTONE
WHO: SVISÚ, RASE, TOMMY, NIKORA & MORE
COST: FREE // MORE INFO HERE

Ominous squadron Strxnger are back at The Lord Gladstone this Saturday evening, with an eight-hour marathon of a night delivering techno, trap, rap and live cyphers over two levels of the Chippendale pub. Believe us when we say that this one will pack out early, and best of all, it’s free! Ahead of the jam, artists Svisú and Nikora whipped us up this nifty 30 minute mix, so have a listen here to hear what’s in store tomorrow night. Furthermore, Strxnger explained their ethos and goals in this extensive interview with us last month.

GIRL GROUPS VS BOY BANDS: ANOTHER POP SHOWDOWN @ HUDSON BALLROOM
WHO: LEVINS, MATKA, FLEXMAMI, NIC KELLY, G COO & MORE
COST: $16.90 RIGHT HERE // MORE INFO HERE

DJ Levins is back with a another pop showdown when he pins girl groups against boy bands at Hudson Ballroom. Shining a light on the best one hit wonders and guilty pleasures from yesteryear and today – expect lots of sing-a-longs to The Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys and the long-haired yahoos from Hanson. Joining Levins will be G COO & Matka of Honey Club, as well as Kritty, Nic Kelly, Shag and the queen herself, FlexMami.

PROUDLY POKIES FREE LAUNCH @ OXFORD ART FACTORY
WHO: JOYRIDE, BAD DEEP, TIM FREEDMAN, LEFT, WORLD CHAMPION & MORE
COST: $16.90 RIGHT HERE // MORE INFO HERE

Proudly Pokies Free is a cause that we can all get behind. For all the information you need, please read this apocalyptic anecdote that Joyride wrote for us.