All About Future Music Festival

Is there anybody who knows house music better than Roger Sanchez? By that we’re not talking about electro house, or deep house, or minimal house or tribal… Instead, it’s the entity that is house music itself - in all its many different variations. [more]

On the morning I spoke to Kid Koala, I was number five in his list of interviews so naturally, I thought I would have a tough job ahead to keep him engaged. Was he going to be fed up and bored? The answer to the question was: absolutely not. [more]

Robbie Rivera fans were left shattered last week by the news that he had been forced to pull out of his appearance at this month's Future Music Festival tour. But you can still get a taste of the Rivera experience on his latest CD. ITM meets the man. [more]

Datarock are not your average rock band, and this is not your average interview. On their way back Australia to play at the Future Music Festival, ITM catches up with Norway's favourite dance-punkers about their trademark one-piece red tracksuits. [more]

Hailing from all corners of the globe – Australia, America and Germany, to be exact – the core nucleus of music/fashion/art/performance trio Chicks on Speed have made it their life’s ambition to turn heads. [more]

They are legends, no doubt about it. They've seen it all, been through it all. They've touched on musical elements that most entertainers couldn’t hope to experience in a lifetime, let alone create. Visionaries, pioneers and generally an amazing duo. [more]

Before you think to make the witty remark that Brimingham-via-New-York-via-Sydney DJ and producer Carl Kennedy shares his name with a certain character on Channel 10’s long-standing TV soap Neighbours, think again, as he’s heard it all before. [more]

DJ, club owner, label boss, entrepreneur, musical trailblazer, YouTube star. If there’s anything Sven Vath’s not already doing, he’d probably like to know. And he's making his first visit to Australia in over four years. You have been warned. [more]

West London based house music duo The Shapeshifters are best known for the 2004 club smash 'Lola’s Theme'. And it’s this tune that probably best sums up their philosophy when it comes to music: it's 'hands in the air' all the way. [more]

If there’s still any misconception that dance is strictly the domain of the young ‘uns, the towering presence of a figure like John Digweed will put them to bed. Now in his early 40s, he's just as much on the bleeding edge as he ever was. [more]

Along with his musical compatriot Meat Katie, the UK’s Elite Force is the reigning master of the tech funk, that widely-cast musical net where there are no rules. So he's happy to be called the Godfather? Don't bet on it. [more]

It must be equal parts exciting and intimidating to be labeled as the ‘next big thing’. And so it is for Markus Schulz, tipped to shortly join the ranks of Armin and PVD. But it wasn't long ago that he was widely known for playing progressive house. [more]

If there’s one act that’s equally suited to bustling festivals as they are small-scale gigs, it’s Denmark's Who Made Who. The irreverent trio have proven a sure thing down under, with three tours in as many years. [more]

Surely one of hip hop’s most dexterous lyricists, Aesop Rock has yet to release a dud album. And his latest 'None Shall Pass' is one of the best. But there's no macho posturing here: in his own words, he’s just a regular guy (with an irregular gift). [more]

He’s touted as one of the hardest working DJs in the biz, having toured to 42 countries in a single year and at one stage doing as many as 20 gigs in one month. It’s no mean feat for the guy who also heads up underground house label Toolroom. [more]

Australia has a long-held tradition of adopting anyone who spends any considerable length of time on our shores as one of our own. Could we see Carl Cox applying for residency down under in the near future? He tells ITM... "Yes!" [more]

Joachim Garraud is so revered for his production talents amongst the European dance scene, that at his birthday party recently Eric Prydz, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, Axwell and Bob Sinclar all turned up to help him blow out the candles. [more]

Growing up close by the famed Glastonbury festival site, and as the product of hippy parents, a career in a creative pursuit like music almost seemed pre-destined for identical twins Ned and Maff Scott; founding members of UK live act The Egg. [more]

Releasing his first record way back in 1989, Josh Wink has been a revered name on the global electronic music scene for longer than most. Australian fans of his work have had to wait far too long to experience the mayhem of Josh Wink in person. [more]

Not many breakbeat acts can boast a fanbase of artist's as diverse as Laurent Garnier, Hernan Cattaneo and Judge Jules, but it's something that UK duo JDS (aka Darren Pearce and Julian Napolitano) have become accustomed to. [more]

With a brand new album waiting in the wings, Ferry Corsten recently spoke with ITM's Tim Hardaker. Fresh from a snowboarding holiday, he's had a quiet start to 07, but he's looking forward to getting back into the swing of things with his Oz tour. [more]

With his first ever standalone CD for Global Underground released late last year, and his forthcoming single 'Party All The Time' about to hit stores, Sharam explains to Tim Hardaker, ITM's National Editor, why this isn't the end of Deep Dish. [more]

ITM recently chatted to Sebastien Leger as he was driving from Amsterdam to Paris, talking Justin Timberlake, the need for sunshine, and break dancing concerts. [more]

No one was more surprised than Fedde Le Grand himself when his breakthrough single - the criminally over-played 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit' - scaled charts across the world in 2006. [more]

When you think Global Underground a couple of names invariably spring to mind. Topping the list of progressive megastars aligned with the brand would be Nick Warren, who has managed to release a staggering 7 mixes in the compilation series since '96. [more]

Riot In Belgium are a duo whose reputation well and truly precedes them. Geared up for a huge few months of touring, with festival dates coming out the wazoo and a prized support slot with Soulwax, their new single 'La Musique' is also ready to drop. [more]

"I’ve got a hectic week. I have to play Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, until Sunday”, says a tired and barely awake Tom Novy from his Munich residence. ITM catches up with the German superstar ahead of his forthcoming tour. [more]

He’s been touted as the ‘best thing to come out of Scotland since Mylo’, and he's fast being recognised as one of the absolute shooting stars of the dance scene worldwide. He's also returning to Australia in March for the Future Music Festival. [more]

Hand-picked by Future Entertainment to be one of the main residents at their latest club venture Famous, Derek {K} is well on his way to fulfilling the prophecy of the club's name, with his star well and truly on the ascent. [more]

Ever since he started releasing prototype techno and trance 15 years ago, and more recently electro and even minimal, German producer Oliver Huntemann has been recognised as a top class tastemaker. [more]

ITM recently caught up with Goodwill for a chat. Listen in and get the lowdown on why Swedish classical music will be the sound of 07, and what it was like meeting Ozzie Ostrich's niece on MySpace. [more]

Carl Cox is probably the loveliest, chattiest DJ I’ve ever interviewed. Fresh off the plane from the US, I expected quick, simple answers. Instead we nattered for over half an hour... then tragedy struck! [more]

David Guetta is one multi-faceted Frenchman, with a string of infamous 'Fuck Me I'm Famous' parties to his credit around the globe, 2 brilliant and highly regarded artist albums under his belt, along with his more recent move into hair modelling. [more]

Few names in the dance music industry are as universally recognised or respected as that of Dutch superstar Armin Van Buuren. In an industry where stars are made and broken in the span of a few weeks, very few stick around long enough to make any sort of lasting impression the way Van Buuren has. [more]

If one were to mount an organised campaign within the dance music community for doing away with genre tags such as trance, progressive or house, Markus Schulz would be its poster boy. [more]

"UNKLE will never go out like that again. It'll either be live or something completely different. I don't know if it was the best thing to have done." It's been precisely two years since James Lavelle visited Australia, and if he had his time again, things might have been a lot different. [more]

When it comes to having an identifiable yet never predictable or generic sound they don't come much better than Dylan Rhymes, known to his mates as Martin Beaver. [more]

Fresh after releasing his highly anticipated artist album 'My World' and the 5th chapter in the Subliminal Sessions compilation series, he's set to return to his humble Aussie audiences for a liberal sprinkling of festival dates. [more]

We all know the tune, however there is far more to Max than a well received and illustrious hit. Max is a musician and the proof is in his universal appeal and savvy in keeping ahead of trends and pre-empting the audience's tastes. [more]

With the other states across Australia already wrapped up, on Monday it was Adelaide’s turn to experience the Future Music Festival. Check out the photos here on ITM, and keep your eyes peeled as the review will follow shortly. [more]

With Brisbane, Perth and Sydney already wrapped up, on Sunday it was Melbourne’s turn to experience the Future Music Festival when it returned to its home of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Check out the photos here on ITM. [more]

Like you aren’t already spoilt for choice at the Future Music Festival with what’s happening up on stage, if you find yourself wandering around Randwick Racecourse with nothing to do head over and check out the Solid Gold Roller Disco. [more]

Roger Sanchez and Laidback Luke will now play their Melbourne club date at Q Bar. Mmmm, intimate! [more]

If you’re heading along to the Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide leg of the Future Music Festival this weekend, be sure to check out the revised set times and venue maps! [more]

Playing their first of only two solo headline shows on their current Australian tour, pioneering UK electronica duo the Chemical Brothers brought the crowd at Vodafone Arena in Melbourne to their knees last night. [more]

If you’re heading along to the Future Music Festival this weekend at Randwick Racecourse and you’re looking to take a break from the madness, be sure to check out the exclusive ITM VIP Lounge & Balcony. [more]

This is the one we’ve been waiting for… Last year the Future Music Festival was voted by ITMers as the #1 party of choice, and over the weekend the national tour kicked off again in Brisbane and Perth. Check out the first coverage here! [more]

We're now in the midst of the 2008 Future Music Festival tour, with Brisbane and Perth partaking in the madness last weekend, and Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide still to go. To coincide we're giving you a free Elite Force mp3 for this week only! [more]

How would you like the hear a selection of the latest tracks from Future Music Festival headliners Sven Vath, John Digweed, Roger Sanchez, Mark Knight and Elite Force? And how would you like it if it was all for FREE? [more]

Tonight Future Entertainment is presenting a mouth-watering line up for lovers of techno and minimal. And here are the set times! [more]

Something of an institution in the Sydney club scene, having been the dominant dance music street press since way back in 1989, 3DWorld are about the celebrate the milestone of 900 issues. [more]

No doubt one of the most revered artists on the Definitive Jux label, Aesop Rock has unfortunately canceled his planned sideshow for Melbourne. [more]

Us Vs Them host DIY pioneers and avant-dance-pop trio Chicks On Speed for a Melbourne solo show at Roxanne Parlour, Friday March 7th. [more]

With a stack of international live acts and DJs joining some of Australia’s finest, you’ll no doubt want to plan your day down to the second. [more]

Kicking off this weekend with the Brisbane and Perth events, the anticipation for the 2008 Future Music Festival tour has reached fever pitch. However, disappointingly at the eleventh hour two of the line-up’s drawcards have had to pull out. [more]

Norwegian indie-dance kids Datarock are heading back to Australia in March for the Future Music Festival, but for those in areas a little outside the capital cities and not able to get to the main event you can now catch them at sideshows. [more]

We can’t say we’re surprised... but take our word for it, if you haven't yet got your ticket for the Sydney leg of the 2008 Future Music Festival, get in quick because there's less than 500 tickets remaining on inthemix and Ticketmaster. [more]

We can’t say we’re surprised... but we think there might be a few people upset! All tickets for the Melbourne leg of the 2008 Future Music Festival tour have now sold out. [more]

Following last week’s announcement of Muscles and James Holroyd as support acts for the Chemical Brothers’ fast approaching arena dates in Sydney and Melbourne, set times for each event have now also been revealed. [more]

For the Future Music Festival you’ll be able to catch both Toolroom record label head honcho Mark Knight and tech-funk mastermind Elite Force throughout the day, as well as top class locals. [more]

Following the recent announcement of the full local lineup for Sydney’s leg of the 2008 Future Music Festival tour, tickets are literally racing out the door for the fast approaching event, with the third and final release now onsale from inthemix. [more]

There’s no denying the Future Music Festival is the most anticipated dance event of the summer for ITMers, after all you voted it your favourite event of the ‘06/07 festival season. [more]

There’s no denying the Future Music Festival is the most anticipated dance event of the summer for ITMers, after all you voted it your favourite event of the ‘06/07 festival season. [more]

There’s no denying the Future Music Festival is the most anticipated dance event of the summer for ITMers, after all you voted it your favourite event of the ‘06/07 festival season. [more]

The Chemical Brothers are set to land in just a few weeks time, and in addition to headlining the national Future Music Festival tour they’ve got arena sized solo shows planned for Sydney and Melbourne in early March, proudly presented by inthemix! [more]

Australia’s reigning queen of trance and hard dance has got a new single out, and she’ll be hitting the road for a series of promotional shows around the country. [more]

Are you a fan of the S-Man? House music’s #1 man Roger Sanchez will touring around the country with the Future Music Festival when it lands in March, but you’ll also have the chance to catch him at the following sideshows around the country. [more]

New acts include Datarock (live), Evil Nine, Carl Kennedy and The Potbelleez (live), who join the best locals that Perth has to offer; Kriece, Micah vs Ben Mac, Kenny L, Adam Kelly, Junior, Travis, Mick Zing and Darren Briais. [more]

There’s been whispers of this one for ages, but now it’s locked with the details confirmed. Germany’s Sven Vath will also be playing at Queensbridge on Friday February 29th. And not only that, he’ll be joined by Steve Bug and Gui Boratto! [more]

The Brighton-based duo would have to be one of the most revered names in breakbeat production - ever. And praised be the lord, because Evil 9 have got a new album due out this year and they’ll also be here for Future Music Festival. [more]

It wouldn't take a genius to have predicted that many of December's most read news items on inthemix related to the year's most anticipated tour; NeverEverLand with Daft Punk. But it wasn't all about French robots! [more]

One of the scene's biggest proponents of the baile funk sound sweeping clubs around the world in 2007, Future Entertainment have officially announced that Diplo will no longer appear at the forthcoming Future Music Festival. [more]

After an anxious wait, Queensland dance music fans can now breathe a collective sigh of relief as the venue for Brisbane's forthcoming Future Music Festival has been confirmed and tickets are now finally on sale. [more]

Were you feeling a little left out that one of the festival’s biggest drawcards had been left off the Adelaide leg of the tour? Well fear no more because it’s just been announced that the world’s biggest dance act will in fact be playing! [more]

Although tickets for every other city of the 2008 Future Music Festival went onsale this morning at 9am as planned, if you're in the sunshine state and were worried that you were not yet able to buy yours do not fret! [more]

Didn't think the Future Music Festival could possibly get any bigger? Think again! [more]

Enquiring minds often ask us what the most popular news items are on ITM each day/week/month. In the interest of keeping our site visitors informed we'll now be giving you a regular wrap-up of the top 10 most read stories on ITM each month! [more]

Following the announcement of Future Music Festival presales available on ITM earlier this week, we'd like to allay the concerns of any Brisbane punters who were trying to get their hands on some. [more]

The special FMF presales went on sale for ITM-VIPs this morning and promptly sold out at a lightning pace in Sydney, but never fear - Future have extended the presales to the entire ITM community at the standard price, so get them now! [more]

After months of rumours and speculation, and following the announcement of lineups for Sydney and Melbourne earlier this week, we can finally reveal the Adelaide details for the Future Music Festival next year! [more]

After months of rumours and speculation, and following the announcement of lineups for Sydney and Melbourne earlier this week, we can finally reveal the Perth and Brisbane details for the Future Music Festival next year! [more]

With the first round lineup for the 2008 Future Music Festival released earlier this week, for the past few days we've been swamped by excited punters asking where and when tickets would be onsale. [more]

After months of rumours and speculation that’s seen some of dance music’s most revered names thrown around as possibilities, we can finally reveal the lineup of artists we’ll be seeing at the Future Music Festival in Sydney and Melbourne next year! [more]

Anticipation for the release of the full 2008 Future Music Festival lineup has been mounting for months now, and all your questions will finally be answered at 7am, Monday November 26th! [more]

Anticipation for next year’s festival is reaching fever pitch, and with the days counting down to the announcement at the end of November, there’s been more names leaked - Eddie Halliwell, Marcus Schulz and Roger Sanchez! [more]

While the prospect of dance music’s biggest duo returning to Australia may seem like a pipedream, Future head honcho Mark James dropped a bomb in the Melbourne forums when he suggested they would be back for FMF next year. [more]

It's grown to become one of the year's most anticipated festivals, and after the dust settled on the 2006/2007 summer ITMers voted it their favourite event. [more]

With a well worn reputation as one of the more outspoken figures in electronic music, James Lavelle of UNKLE made his opinion known on the somewhat lukewarm response to his last tour of Australia on the Future Music Festival. [more]

The rumour mill has gone into overdrive over the past few weeks, with murmurs that the Chemical Brothers may be touring over NYE or for the BDO... it's now been revealed they're coming in March, and the tour is proudly presented by Future and ITM! [more]

With winter fast approaching we’ve just wrapped up the biggest summer festival season Australia has ever seen – the results are in, with the ITM community voting the new national Future Music Festival as the favourite of the bunch. [more]

March sees the return of inthemix’s ‘in the spotlight’ series of live webchats, where you get chance to go head to head with some of dance’s biggest celebrities. [more]

One of the biggest parties of the year has come and gone, but you can relive Saturday's mega event in the ITM photo section - with a massive five galleries and more to come. [more]

Tonight sees the return of inthemix’s ‘in the spotlight’ series of live webchats, and first up we’ve got uplifting trance king Ferry Corsten. [more]

The ITM VIP area returns this Saturday bigger and better than ever – featuring a private bar, chill-out lounge, clean toilets, DJs and a stack of other luxurious extras! [more]

Just a reminder that ITM-VIP toilets will be in full effect at the Future Music Festival and Traction at the Grand Prix in Melbourne over the coming weekends. [more]

With the Future Music Festival drawing near, punters will be given another chance to experience one of dance music’s most enduring names in an intimate set at the Chinese Laundry. [more]

With over 10,000 punters in attendance at the Perth leg of the Future Music Festival, time lays ticking until it makes its debut at the Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane this weekend. [more]

With less than two weeks to go until the massive Future Music Festival returns to Randwick Racecourse, eager fans now have the chance to plan out their day. [more]

Planning on heading to the Future Music Festival this month? Be sure to check out ITM's Full Coverage page, as we've got the event well and truly covered! [more]

Oliver Huntemann, aka H-Man, is one of the most revered names in the German tech and minimal scene, and he's in Australia this month for the national Future Music Festival tour. [more]

DJ/Producer Ian Carey will be touring Australia in the next few weeks, with tour dates kicking off in Canberra this weekend. [more]

The Future Music Festival takes place in the Supreme Court Gardens, Perth, this Sunday, March 4th. Check within for set times. [more]

With only less than 2 weeks to go the Future Music Festival is well underway and ITM has just been given the breakdown of arenas and lineup. [more]

TV Rock will be on the road throughout March with the Future Music Festival. To celebrate we've got an exclusive Kam Denny (one half of Vandalism) remix of their track 'Speaker's Gonna Blow' for you to download! [more]

The powerhouse breaks duo will be carving it up at the Future Music Festival around the country, as well as a number of solo dates to ensure none of the other states are left out. [more]

Sharam from Deep Dish has this week been confirmed as an addition to the Future Music Festival in Perth on Sunday March 4th at the Supreme Court Gardens. [more]

Famed ‘Daft Crew’ member will be hitting up Future Music Festival around the country next month, as well as a number of solo club shows. [more]

Following on from the already massive lineup announced last week here on ITM regarding next years Future Music Festival tour; news just came in that Oliver Huntemann (H Man) and Xenia Beliayeva will be performing LIVE at the festival. [more]

With the number of festivals set to take place across Australia this summer seeming to multiply on an almost weekly basis, if you're finding it hard to stay up to date on all the latest news and details – your friends at ITM are here to help! [more]

Future Entertainment have this morning unleashed the very much anticipated list of first round acts which have been locked in for next year's Future Music Festival. [more]

Future Entertainment and Hardware, the promoters behind legendary dance festival Two Tribes, have announced that they'll be putting the event to bed in 2007. [more]

The Sweetchilli team have undoubtedly been moving from strength to strength of late, with the success of their special events like John Digweed at Home and the Desyn Masiello Balance CD Launch, as well as their monthly Mini Chilli parties. [more]