FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

PHIL FRESH: ‘EXCURSIONS OF LOVE’ LAUNCH @ GOODSPACE GALLERY
WHO: PHIL FRESH, POKARI
COST: FREE // MORE INFO HERE

We premiered Phil Fresh’s plush single ‘It’s You‘ last week, and now it’s time to hear it live at Goodspace Gallery! The Sydney rapper/singer will be representing Mozaick Records alongside DJ Pokari, giving us a taste of his upcoming Excursions of Love EP before it drops on October 10. The party will continue downstairs at The Lord Gladstone with Nes & Nacho Pop on the decks.

LIVE LODGE: CITIZEN KAY @ THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL
WHO: CITIZEN KAY
COST: $17.85 RIGHT HERE // MORE INFO HERE

The Live Lodge series continues at The Lansdowne Hotel, with Canberra emcee Citizen Kay coming in hot to launch his Belly of the Beast album officially. With his focus on blending rap with jazz and blues, Citizen Kay has a refreshingly exciting and organic sound that’s gonna come to life tonight.

DEAR FRIEND: ADOLESCENT ADVOCATE LAUNCH @ EL TOPO BASEMENT
WHO: KAYEX, NICK LYNAR, COULTER EGO
COST: FREE WITH RSVP RIGHT HERE

With their last collection flying off General Pants shelves, local label Dear Friend are gearing up for even more garments with their incoming Adolescent Advocate range. In anticipation of the goodies, they’ll be taking over El Topo Basement in Bondi for an all-night jam headlined by Kayex’s live performance.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

SYDNEY SWAP MEET & TALKSHOPS 008 @ COMMUNE
COST: $2 // MORE INFO HERE

Sydney Swap Meet is taking over Commune this Sunday, gathering some of Australia’s biggest sneaker collectors and streetwear stores for a massive buy, sell and trade event. Expect plenty of heat and bring your cash. Afterwards, Talkshops will host a panel featuring some of the country’s leading creative talents – RSVP for free entry here.

THE KITE STRING TANGLE @ OXFORD ART FACTORY
WHO: THE KITE STRING TANGLE, VESSEL, AUSTEN
COST: $39.90 RIGHT HERE // MORE INFO HERE

After jumping off some huge shows with Odesza, The Kite String Tangle is returning for a headline tour so support his own self-titled debut album. With one show at OAF already under his belt, he’s added a Sunday session due to overwhelming demand – and Golden Vessel and Austen will also be along for the ride.