All About Field Day

Is Uffie the official pin-up girl of the French electro movement? Part of the ever-popular Ed Banger crew, since appearing on the radar she's gone on to tour the world, feature on magazine covers everywhere and become an all-round style icon. [more]

For most DJs, beatmixing in time is hard enough. For Minneapolis-bred virtuoso Chuck Love, it’s just one part of the equation. Australia is enamored with the guy, and he's heading back down under with his bursting box of tricks this NY period. [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]

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]

On the eve of his third trip to Australia in the past two years, ITM sat down with Swedish house mafioso Steve Angello to chat about his upcoming tour, his record label and exactly how much mischief he's planning on getting up to while he's here. [more]

Following the 2006 release of his dancefloor-ruling album 'Beware Of The Bird', Claude von Stroke has barely had a moment’s respite. The man’s dirtybird label is a touchstone for bass-drenched house music, and it looks set to stay strong in 2008. [more]

Sydney producer Jamie Olsen, aka Rephrase, has been breakin’ it up and keeping things funky for quite a few years. ITM speaks to him about his upcoming gigs over the summer where he’ll be bringing his trademark style of chilled breakbeat funk. [more]

Hailing from the German town of Malente, which - to state the blatantly obvious - is where he takes his nom de plume, this Teutonic turntable terror has experienced something of a renaissance since refining style circa 2004. [more]

Felix Da Housecat was doing the sound of 'now' way before most of the new school of electro producers had downloaded their first cracked version of Ableton. He's back with a new album, his best yet, and he's touring this summer! [more]

As the debate on scalping rages on, ITM gets the promoter's perspective from one of Australia's biggest; John Wall at Fuzzy. [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]

Ahead of his New Year tour, Scottish superstar Mylo speaks with ITM and tells why he really cancelled the Big Day Out tour in 06. [more]

2006 sees the Freestylers release their latest artist album, 'Adventures in Freestyle', which showcases a serious quality in songwriting and musicianship. ITM spoke with Astin about the LP, break dancing and their forthcoming Aussie tour. [more]

So, what does it mean to be a plump one? To knock back a few too many hamburger and coke combos? That’s what I thought, until I discovered one of dance music’s truly outstanding acts, the Plump DJs, late in 2003. [more]

ITM’s Barkus spoke to Chris Healing from Hybrid about the new album, new direction and what its all about. “The main idea with Hybrid is fusing things together that aren’t supposed to be together… almost making music that wasn’t supposed to work.” [more]

In the words of Mark Pember or Meat Katie as he is most commonly known, Australia is "probably the most experienced in breaks". Given this fact and given he is a long-standing fixture in the breaks world, it is no wonder he is heading to Australia for his fifth visit over the festive season. [more]

Not so long ago in a galaxy not so far away breakbeat was in fear of a fate worse than death - losing the funk. As beats got glitchier and basslines more warped two young studio engineers, Dominic Butler and Mark Yardly, came together with a mutual desire to keep the funk alive. [more]

Although he's only toured Australia once before, Ryan Raddon, better known as Kaskade, has proved to be a popular DJ for local audiences. ITM's i_have_ADD caught up quickly with the affable Raddon, cheery from an evening of interviews, "I'm in the mix, in the mood man, all prepped." [more]

Plucked from obscurity and thrust forward into the limelight - its all in a days work for Yousef. [more]

With over 20 years experience behind the decks, and countless productions and remixes under his belt, Roger Sanchez the 'S Man' will be returning to Australia in late December for another New Years tour. [more]

Catching him the first time round midway through changing his newborn son's nappy, my interview with Tom Findlay of Groove Armada was postponed one day as a high purpose was understandably calling. [more]

Described by many as the missing link between M.I.A. and Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Santogold has released one of the year’s most acclaimed albums, made all the more impressive considering it’s her debut. [more]

It’s been a recurring theme of our monthly “most read” wrap-up all year, but September 2008 will hereby be remembered as THE month for festival announcements and updates, with all 10 of our most popular items concerning the upcoming summer season. [more]

If you haven't voted yet in Australia's first ever Festival Awards, get your skates on because it closes soon. Your favourite festival is counting on your support. [more]

Heading to Australia across the NYE period to play Field Day, Pyramid Rock, Days Like This and more, if you’ve been wondering who Yo! Majesty are be sure to check out our exclusive stream of their latest single 'Booty Klap'. [more]

Fuzzy’s legendary Field Day party is unquestionably the most anticipated event of Sydney’s New Year period, and for months now dance fans have speculated on who we’ll see at the 2009 party. [more]

Do you spend most of your time browsing ITM's news section for the latest festival updates, or blagging on the forums about the ups (and downs) of the latest multi-stage event? It's time for the rest of Australia to hear what you have to say! [more]

It was only yesterday that Santogold revealed herself as one of the tres cool acts heading to New Zealand around NYE/NYD for the Rhythm & Vines festival. We can now add Busy P and DJ Mehdi of Ed Banger to the list! [more]

She’s been one of the most hyped artists of 2008, with her self-titled debut album well and truly delivering on the expectation. She is Santogold, and if UK indie rag NME is to be believed, she’ll be down in our part of the world this NYE/NYD! [more]

Following last week’s raft of massive announcements for the coming NYE/NYD party season, we’ve now got another tasty act to add to the list with German electro fiend Boys Noize set to return to Australia. [more]

This is starting to get silly, right? Joining heavyweights Eric Prydz, Underworld and Digitalism in Australia this summer... Ferry Corsten, Calvin Harris, David Morales and Adam Freeland. It's almost too much to bear! [more]

In a week that’s seen Global Gathering’s tremendous first round of artists announced as well as confirmation Eric Prydz will tour Australia over NYE, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’ve had enough excitement for the time being... Think again! [more]

Smirnoff and inthemix are giving away the ultimate festival experience to one lucky ITMer and three friends. Tickets to two festivals in your home town, plus tickets, airfares and hotel accomodation to another of your choice anywhere in Australia! [more]

For inthemix, January proved to be all about Corey and Tiesto. Who'd have thunk it? [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]

Were you at Sydney’s biggest and most iconic New Years Day event? The inthemix photographers were, and we’ve already got hundreds of photos online along with the definitive review from ITM’s own Jack Tregoning. Check em out now! [more]

Heading out for a big one this New Year? Smirnoff Experience and inthemix have teamed up to bring you the Mobile Festival Guide, an application for your mobile that will allows you to download set times and info for some of the biggest events. [more]

Didn't think Field Day could possibly get any bigger? Well, how about the addition of a brand new stage to the legendary NYD event! [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]

Following last week's unfortunate cancellation of Bonde Do Role for their forthcoming Australian tour, which was to see them feature at Field Day on January 1st, local additions to the lineup have now been announced, along with Germany's John Tejada! [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]

Chi-Town master Green Velvet is set to assault dancefloors around Australia this NYE and NYD, with the many of many monikers bringing his signature dark and twisted electro-tech sound to club and festival stages across the country. [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]

Bona fide members of the breakbeat elite, the Stanton Warriors are set to make bassbins shake in Australia this summer. [more]

Two of the Ed Banger label's brightest stars are heading to Australia to ring in the New Year, with Uffie and Feadz set to do their indie-electro thing around the country this summer. [more]

San Fran virtuoso Chuck Love is bringing his one man DJ/live show to Australia this summer. Expect killer house and a whole lot of instruments! [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]

The hottest ticket - literally! - this summer seems to be festivals, with new ones popping up almost by the day. To keep you up to date on all the latest festival news and info, we've pushed play on a bunch more dedicated pages this week. [more]

In what's proving to be a crazy week for festival announcements and sell-out events, things are rolling on with the news that Fuzzy's annual Field Day event has completely sold out after being on sale for less than an hour! [more]

After much hype and discussion, Fuzzy have finally taken the wraps off their hotly anticipated Field Day 2008 line-up. [more]

That’s right, the festival season is well and truly kicking into gear now as summer draws near, and ITM can reveal the date that Sydney’s most iconic and popular New Years party will be going on sale. Click here for details! [more]

Missed out on tickets to the hottest Fuzzy events of the summer? Here’s your chance to win yourself entry into both big-ticket New years event. [more]

As 2007 quickly approaches, Fuzzy have already released the set times for their seminal New Years Day event to give punters the chance to plan out their day. [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]

A bit slow off the mark when tickets went onsale for Harbourlife, Shore Thing or Field Day? Fear not! [more]

Fuzzy's legendary New Years Day event Field Day went onsale at 9am this morning, Wednesday September 20th, and all signs point to the 2007 party being one of the most eagerly anticipated yet with 15,000 tickets already sold - and in only 8 hours! [more]

Tickets for THE dance event of the year are now onsale here on ITM, so get your finger clicking to ITM shop today! [more]

Planning your Field Day itinerary? The set times are now available right here [more]

This year Smirnoff Experience is running a free bus service to and from Field Day, stocked with SmartShout bottled water and tunes, to keep party-goers well hydrated and in the mood. [more]

inthemix and fuzzy are pleased as punch to announce the ITM-VIP-NYL: New Year Loo at Field Day 2006. ITM-VIP Toilet block is going to be bigger and better than ever for the first day of 2006, so If you want to park your ass with class this NYD then make sure you're hooked up with ITM-VIP. [more]

Having gone onsale at midday on Wednesday September 14th, both ITM and Ticketek have exhausted their allocation of Field Day tickets, and last remaining tix are available from Fuzzy's own website only via Vodafone's SMS ticketing service. [more]

Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated parties on the Sydney clubbing calendar, the lineup for Fuzzy's massive Field Day event on New Years Day has now been announced. [more]

Although New Years Day is still a little over 4 months away, preparations for festivities are already kicking into gear with the announcement that first release tickets for Fuzzy's famed January 1st event Field Day will be onsale from Wednesday September 14th. [more]

The ITM-VIP toilet will be making welcome returns to both Field Day and Good Vibrations this summer, so if you've been wondering when the most opportune time to sign up as a valued VIP member of inthemix would be - now's your chance! [more]

Field Day, without a doubt Sydney's most successful dance event, has left a massive imprint on Sydney's event calendar since its inception in 2002. The New Years Day 2005 event sold out in a record 8 days, causing mass hysteria amongst the clubbing community! [more]

After weeks of speculation Fuzzy have announced that due to unresolved issues with Black Strobe's management they've unfortunately been removed from the lineup for the massive New Years Day party. [more]

All tickets to Field Day 2005 have now sold out. This is the fastest sell out ever for the festival, with all tickets sold out 1 week from when they went on sale. There will be no further tickets released. [more]

With tickets having been on sale for less than a week, all signs point to an imminent sell out for Fuzzy's massive Field Day event. [more]

The headliners for Field Day 2005 have been revealed, with it looking to be one of the more eclectic and varied parties in recent times. Breaks and house feature, along with hip-hop, electro and tech-house. [more]

With tickets moving at an unheard of rate, Fuzzy have issued an official apology to anyone who may have missed out on 1st round Field Day tickets. Due to server problems their email out to Fuzzy subscribers and members was delayed, and as a result their website was also down. [more]