All About Beck's Festival Bar
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Beck’s Festival Bar is back in 2008 with one of the biggest and best line-ups in its history, and it’s all proudly supported by inthemix! For 15 nights, Hyde Park Barracks will be pulsating with the sounds of electro, house, indie, hip-hop, soul and Baile funk, from a selection of leading-edge local acts and international guests. As an official media partner of the 2008 Beck’s Festival Bar, inthemix has an exclusive season pass to give away to one lucky punter. It’ll get them and a friend entry into every night of the Beck’s Festival Bar. Nice! Be sure to stay tuned for details of the comp, coming soon…
Lady Saw [Audio]: From Jamaica with love
by i_have_ADD on January 18th, 2008
Growing up in Jamaica, dancehall sensation Lady Saw's childhood was far from picturesque, but you'd hardly know it speaking with the confident, charming, and ultimately successful, music star. [more]
Battles: Paving a different road
by angy on January 16th, 2008
The result of a collaboration of members from Helmet and Don Caballero, US art-rockers Battles are pushing a sound that is a little left of centre: but with the Big Day Out on the horizon, fans are lining up anyway to hear them do their thing. [more]
It’s no secret the breaks scene has had a tough time over the past few years. But breakbeat's #1 Krafty Kuts is back to rock the Big Day Out this January, and he reckons he's got something pretty special in store. A breaks renaissance is nigh! [more]
So what the hell is ‘abstract rap’? Sounds like another one of those lame buzzwords that artists seem to hate, but LA’s Busdriver doesn’t mind it tooooo much, as long as you’re digging his unconventional take on the hip hop sound. [more]
Chromeo, the quintessential masters of 80s inspired electro funk. If you don't know who they are, you've probably been living in Alaska. But even there I'm sure eskimos would get down to tracks like Needy Girl. [more]
Could Spank Rock be the laziest group in the music industry today? Besides allegedly hurling a glass at Jared Leto at the MTV Awards, they reckon they haven't been up to a lot this year. ITM has a chat about their work ethics, or lack of! [more]
With seven albums to their name and another in the works, De La Soul is not a group to trade on past glories. Here they speak to ITM about both the group’s legacy that they have behind them, as well as what lies ahead. [more]
Until recently, Gregg Gillis has led a double life to rival any superhero. By day, he was a mild-mannered biochemical engineer; by night the anarchic, club-rocking Girl Talk. Gillis has now dropped the day job, making way for an action-packed 2008. [more]
One of the most intriguing artists to hail from Detroit, Amp Fiddler bears no musical prejudices. While his two albums, including last year’s 'Afro Strut', carry the ‘neo-soul’ tag, he’s equally informed by raw funk, house, techno and hip hop. [more]
Proving beyond any reasonable doubt that electronic music - and more specially drum & bass, can be played live - Shapeshifter have a well worn reputation amongst those in the know. [more]
Described as a 'human beat box orchestra', Afra & The Incredible Beatbox Band will be returning to Australia this month, touring the country as part of the Big Day Out. [more]
For Frank Cueto from the All Good Funk Alliance (AGFA), it’s all about the funk these days, and you needn’t look any further than his label Funk Weapons to see this. Benjamin Chinnock gets the stripped back version. [more]
For those who may not know, Jazzanova have been part of the Berlin based epicentre of nu jazz for the last 10 years or more. [more]
Ugly Duckling know how to rock the party. As frequent visitors to our shores they always manage to leave crowds all over the country impressed and wanting more. [more]
Metronomy touring this January, presented by inthemix
UK trio Metronomy are a name that’s been on any self-respecting music fan’s lips throughout 2008, with their latest album 'Nights Out' gaining rave reviews. [more]
Sydney Festival program lands
It’s fair to say January is the month the Harbour City of Sydney shines brightest. The days linger that little bit longer, the nights are fresh and balmy – and the Sydney Festival ensures you’re always up past bedtime. [more]
Krafty Kuts national dates announced
Will we really see ‘Breaks 08’ become a reality? Krafty Kuts reckons the answer is yes and as well as his prime-time slot in the Big Day Out’s Boiler Room later this month, he’ll be touring the country at the following shows… [more]
Catch Kora this January
One of the next wave of new Zealand acts tipped to make it big, Kora bring a unique concoction of dub, funk, reggae, hard rock, blues, house music and whatever else, and you’ll be able to catch them again in Australia this January. [more]
Were you one of the thousands upon thousands of people who descended on the CBD on Saturday night to party at any of the free Festival First Night events around the city? Check out the photos that are online now! [more]
Saturday 5th January will see Sydney explode… With a massive amount of free music and cultural events right around the city, that will see the people well and truly taking back the streets. Festival First Night is nearly here, set times inside! [more]
Hot young things Operator Please have gallantly stepped into the headline slot at Beck’s Festival Bar on Thursday 10 January, following the cancellation of Bonde do Role. [more]
Many of Spank Rock's most hardened fans have been quietly wondering whether collaborating vocalist Amanda Blank would possibly make it out to Australia for their upcoming summer tour... [more]
Feel like a slice of Sly Stone-style funk, soul and jazz that’s been pushed through an electronic filter? Detroit singer, songwriter and keyboardist Amp Fiddler will be bringing his six-piece band to Australia in time for the party season. [more]
Following ITM's news from November 27th which speculated on whether Brazilian baile funk trio Bonde Do Role would make it to Australia for their schedule summer tour, an official announcement has now been made... [more]
Proudly supported by inthemix, the Beck's Festival Bar is set to return once again in January 2008, with a stunning array of international, interstate and local talent playing the hallowed Hyde Park Barracks stage across the month. [more]
Clothing giant Bonds were forced to pull their latest TV ad campaign when it was brought to their attention that the lyrics to backing music by Bonde Do Role were quite a bit more ribald than legally allowed for free to air television... [more]
It’s one of the stars of the summer season, and in 2008 the Sydney Festival’s Beck’s Festival Bar is returning to the Hyde Park Barracks with some of its strongest line-ups yet. [more]
The baddest boys in Baltimore are heading back to Australia this summer, and it won't come a moment too soon for fans that missed out on getting the full 'Spank Rock live experience' earlier in 2007. [more]
Jean Grae no longer appearing at the Beck's Festival Bar, January 21st
by i_have_ADD on January 2nd, 2007
For reasons unknown Jean Grae, one of the US's leading female hip-hop MCs, will no longer be appearing at the Beck's Festival Bar this weekend as scheduled. [more]
With a reputation as one of the hottest events of the Sydney Festival thanks to a diverse range of musical styles presented at the venue throughout January, the 2007 Beck's Festival Bar looks to be one of the best yet. [more]
The popular Beck's Festival Bar will return to the Hyde Park Barracks again in January 2005 as part of the Sydney Festival. Running over 13 nights, the schedule includes a range of musical acts from across the spectrum of rock and electronic music. [more]
Bonde do Role loses frontwoman Marina Vello
Following news that all was not well in camp Bonde do Role, it wasn’t long before the Brazilian party agents called off their Australian tour. Now it transpires that the internal turmoil is down to the departure of the magnetic MC Marina Vello. [more]
Bonde do Role to break up?
Brazilian party-starters Bonde do Role are due to play a string of festival dates over the Australian summer, but Rodrigo Gorky has suggested the band is in limbo at the moment. [more]
Spank Rock hurls a glass at Jared Leto
There's been ill feelings between Naeem of Spank Rock and emo-king/actor Jared Leto for some time, and it all came to a head at the recent MTV Woodie Awards in Canada when the Baltimore MC hurled a glass at the 30 Seconds To Mars singer. [more]
Beck's Festival Bar feat. Moodymann @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (26/01/08)
by Andrew Wowk on February 1st, 2008
Yet another quality night at the Sydney Festival Becks Bar! [more]
The funky beats and Latin rhythms of Urban Latino took over Beck’s Festival Bar last Friday night. The lineup included a bunch of awesome local and international Latino acts, ach as cool, passionate and impressive as the other. [more]
It sure was a coup for the Sydney Festival organisers. Bjork, the quirky Icelandic singer who’s been one of the most consistent fixtures on the musical landscape over the last 20 years, had agreed to participate in Sydney’s biggest cultural festival. [more]
Beck’s Festival Bar feat. Kora @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (19/01/07)
by legal-affairs on January 23rd, 2008
Reggae, soul, funk, rain, beer; what else could you ask for in an evening's entertainment? [more]
Not since I went to Brazil have I been surrounded by 90 per cent Brazilians singing along word for word and shaking their hips like they’ve got a fever. [more]
Beck's Festival Bar feat. Krafty Kuts @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (16/01/08)
by youngman on January 22nd, 2008
The Beck's festival bar is in town, and with it a rock-solid guarantee that some mid-week musical treat will be on offer. Down under to play the Big Day Out, UK breakbeat maestro Krafty Kuts showed that Wednesday night is as good as any to party. [more]
Beck’s Festival Bar feat. Caribou @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (17/01/07)
by legal-affairs on January 21st, 2008
An enthusiastic crowd see Canada's Caribou bookended by two excellent local acts in another stunning Festival Bar success. [more]
Beck's Festival Bar feat. De La Soul @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (08/01/08)
by JackT on January 17th, 2008
Festival sets are all well and good, but put People Under The Stairs and De La Soul in an intimate space like the Beck's Bar and they really come alive. [more]
Beck's Festival Bar feat. Girl Talk @ Hype Park Barracks, Sydney (10/01/08)
by ivanastab on January 14th, 2008
Day five of Sydney Festival got the crowd dancing with the mighty-fine musical help of Sleater Brockman, Kato, Gameboy/Gamegirl, Operator Please and Girl Talk. [more]
It is no wonder Chromeo have captured the hearts of Sydney during their whirlwind tour. When an act is this much fun and so danceable, it’s hard not to love them. [more]
Beck’s Festival Bar feat. Amp Fiddler @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (09/01/08)
by legal-affairs on January 10th, 2008
"Hot town, summer in the city" - and a mighty night of funk soul and hip-hop at the Festival Bar. [more]
With a public holiday the next day, the crowd were checking in early for yet another sold out night at the Beck’s Festival Bar. And they only just had time to start wrapping their ears around DJ Man About Town before Pinker Tones came on stage. [more]
A raft of excellent events have been hosted at the Hyde Park Barracks over the past month, and Friday night saw Sydney Festival coming together with community station FBI Radio for a night that delivered a variety of weird and eclectic treats. [more]
If you prefer your music manned, not canned, there’s a lot out there if you go looking for it. Saturday night was a great example of that, so kudos to Future Classic for finding and showcasing some of it! [more]
Beck's Festival Bar feat. Shapeshifter @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (18/01/07)
by DuncanM on January 22nd, 2007
Management at The Becks Festival Bar have been left hoping that Sydney does not experience any rainy weather over the next fortnight after Shapeshifter tore the roof off on Friday night. [more]
Beck's Festival Bar pres. Dust Tones @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (12/01/07)
by angy on January 17th, 2007
The Becks Festival Bar makes for the perfect way to warm up for all the craziness that is due over summer, and on Friday it was playing host to Dustones - a troupe of hip hop, funk and soul. [more]
Beck’s Festival Bar feat. Ugly Duckling @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (10/01/07)
by sickbuoy on January 15th, 2007
Hyde Park Barracks was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and was initially used as a home to convict men and as a center for punishment. But tonight hip hop was on the cards with Long Beach's finest taking the stage. [more]
Beck’s Festival Bar feat. Ugly Duckling @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (10/01/07)
by sickbuoy on January 12th, 2007
Hyde Park Barracks was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and was initially used as a home to convict men and as a center for punishment. But tonight hip hop was on the cards with Long Beach's finest taking the stage. [more]
Summer in the city is always one of those great times of year, when the city seems to come alive with energy and activity. With the start of the Sydney Festival last week, this year wasn’t ever going to be any different. [more]
The magic of Mad Racket is that they really only play one kind of music: the good stuff. Genres aren't that big a deal, and the diversity of the music is reflected in the crowd that attends, particularly at the annual Beck's Bar gig in the Hyde Park Barracks. [more]
The heart of their tracks is dramatic and beautiful, untainted, exploring all of the tastier parts of life. The love, the heartbreak, tragedy, triumph, it's holds all of the glory of the first kiss and all of the sadness of the last embrace -making us treasure the better feelings and ... [more]
The night began with disappointing news, Jean Grae had cancelled her trip down under... the bold and emotive storyteller would not be taking centre stage tonight. But, the show must go on and the night still holds promise with the Brooklyn/Australian duo APSCI filling the void. [more]
A great mix of live music and good DJing - just what we've come to expect from the fine people at the Becks Festival Bar. [more]
As we stood in the forecourt of the old army barracks, bats silhouetted against the night sky, I suddenly felt rush of psychedelic drugs take over my body. I hadn't had any, regrettably, but there was something about this evening that was removed from the ordinary. [more]
So far this season the Beck's Festival Bar has seen some pretty stellar nights (and I hope I can use that adjective without annoying the sponsors too much.) This was no exception - if the sound of drums gives you strength, you would have walked out of this feeling like Charles Atlas. [more]
As light rain began to fall on a balmy January evening last Saturday night a guy named Matthew Chicoine assembled his group of Kiwi performers on stage for his Recloose show [more]
The Becks Festival Bar has become something of an institution over the last couple of years, and has been home to a number of the best live acts and DJ's that Australia, and indeed the world, has to offer. This show was definitely a contender for the best yet at this venue. [more]
Star of the award winning movie Slam and creator of the Slam poetry movement writer, actor, rapper and poet Saul Williams comes to the Beck's Festval Bar in his first Australian appearance. Backed up by local talent Urthboy and Ozi Battla. [more]
The Hyde Park Barracks was hot and humid on Sunday evening as a thirsty mob streamed through the gates for the first event of the 2006 Becks Festival Bar. [more]
Mad Racket has always represented an ideology of enjoying the finer, less obvious things in life to me. Fine music, fine people, fine fun, all in a stylised, unique and, dare I say, underground kinda way. [more]
Walking through Hyde Park on a cool and quiet Thursday night, the beats of Macromantics grew ever louder as I approached the Barracks. This is one of the most unique venues in Sydney, sparked to life by the Sydney Festival. [more]
As part of the Sydney Festival, Katalyst and crew step up to represent Australia's hip hop scene. [more]
The Sydney Festival people presented us with a fantastic Friday night line up of funk music in the Beck's Festival bar at Hyde Park Barracks this week passed [more]
The rain had stopped momentarily on this hot and humid summer night as we made our way through Hyde Park towards the Barracks, you could slice the thick damp air with a knife. [more]
This particular night was produced in collaboration with Sydney radio station FBi, and was sold out well in advance. If you're like me and you make a point of visiting the Beck's Festival Bar each year, you'll know it's respected by us Sydney cynics. [more]
Well it's January... probably my favourite part of the year. It's the time for lots of holidays, sunshine, scantily clad bods and, of course, the Sydney Festival! With so many things to do, there is absolutely no excuse for sitting at home! [more]
Admittedly I was a smidgen petrified in regards to reviewing Vassy and Java at the opening night of the Beck's Festival Bar. However, my petrifaction was alleviated with the simple thought that my passion for festive season is unrivaled. [more]
inthemix podcast session 48; our last broadcast of 2007. We speak with the Plump DJs and feature their new single, as well as tracks from Spank Rock, Malente, Bass Kleph and more! [more]
Spank Rock & Benny Blanco - Bangers & Cash EP
Subtlety ain’t the order of the day as Spank Rock and Benny Blanco deliver their tribute to 2 Live Crew: nearly every last line is as suggestive as a banana split cooking class with Nigella. And musically, it's a straight up injection of Miami Bass. [more]
Metronomy - Heartbreaker
The hottest indie-dance act to have emerged from the UK scene in recent times, Metronomy are hyped by both the media and music fans. They’re touring Australia for the first time in January, be sure to check them out! [more]
