Remember when you could get at least 20 lollies for 50c? or when your ice block had 2 sticks and you could break it in half to have an ice cream AND an ice block? Or how about when you could go to a club night and hear a variety of music over a number of different genres, not just variations of one, all in one room?

....Well party people, your dreams have been fulfilled, its time to get up …and indulge your sweet tooth.

Soren Osterman aka DJ Rasp, the man behind Vinyl Slingers and the “Vinyl Slingers presents” series, brings the next sugary sweet instalment in this series, Mixed Bag.

The inspiration for the night is simple. Variety. Just like a Cadbury’s Milk Tray or a packet of Old Time Favourites, members from some of Brisbane’s most respected and innovative crews will come together for an infused night of musical Rocky Road, each bringing their distinctive flavours and sounds.

August 19th sees the first instalment of this series, Liquorice Allsorts. Representing for the night will be members from Drop (Scott Walker, Damian Wheeler), Rude Bwoyz (Erther), Junglettes (Delahaye, Angie Summers), Hi-Grade (Frosty), Fresh and Funky(Lectre) and Vinyl Slingers themselves. Interstate support will be provided by DJ Curly from Revolver (Melb).

I asked the guys and girls a few questions. The Fantale wrapper info reads a little something like this…

1. How long has the crew/DJ been around doing gigs?

2. What’s your sound/style?

3. Brief background/ next gig?

4. What’s your favourite mixed bag lolly?

5. What sort of lolly would your crew be and why?

Drop – (Scott Walker)

1. Magoo DJ’ing approx 7 years, Scott Walker approx 6 years, The DROP crew was born in 2003.

2. As DROP we represent and play quality underground dance music. Whether that’s from the family tree of house, breaks, electro, or techno it doesn’t matter- if it’s a solid tune that works for the dance floor we’ll play it.

3. Based firmly on a DIY ethos, DROP is comprised of three local dj’s/promoters/punters/residents; Scott Walker, Damian Wheeler aka magoo and Allan Ho. DROP has hosted and promoted over 20 highly successful DROP events throughout 13 different venues over the last 3 years showcasing artists such as Danny Howells, Deetron, Habersham and Numinous, Tarantella & Redanka, Dj Misjah, Gab Oliver and Nu-Breed.

Next gigs – Sun. 14th Aug @ The Rev for Sundex

Sat. 3rd Dec @ Earthcore – DROP Vs LiquidBass stage at this year’s inaugural event, which is going to be one of the biggest parties we have done so far I think! Very excited about that one!

4. Jaffa cause its crunchy on the outside soft in the middle

5. Starburst squirts… Packaged well, awesome texture and a pleasant surprise once u reach the middle

Rude Bwoyz – (Erther)

1. I’ve been DJing for about 5 years and Operon has been DJing for about 8. As a team we’ve been running gigs for nearly 3 years

2. Erther: DnB-Deep, Dark, Musical & Bruising, Operon: DnB-Hard, Nasty, RaveBass, Technical

3. The RudeBwoyz, Erther & Operon have been bringing the fast broken beats n bass to Brisbane dance floors for nearly 3 years. Lighting a fire in the belly of the Drum n Bass scene with their wicked DnB nights and continual support of the local DJs. Pumping sound and fun vibe is what RudeBwoyz is about. The music may be serious bizness but the grinnin’ dance floor says it all.

Next gigs – Sat. 3rd Sept. @ Rudebwoyz Monthly

4. Them ones with the creamy center!

5. Hard n Boiled ;)

Junglettes – (Kym Delahaye)

1. I’ve been playing for 3 years or so, Angie’s been playing for 4 and Junglettes has been going for nearly 2 years.

2. Drum & Bass/jungle

3. Next gigs – Sun. 21st Aug. – Offshoots @ Rev (Delahaye)

Sat. 27th Aug. – Junglettes @ Metro (All of us)

Sat. 3rd Sept. – RudeBwoyz @ Shamrock (Delahaye, Lady Luck)

4. Hmm that’s a tough one, think I’m going to go with those ones that are shaped like spaceships

5. Well really we could be any lolly being so sweet n all ;) I guess you could say Liquorice Allsorts since all the Junglettes have their own sound & style

Hi-Grade – (Frosty)

1. 5 years

2. You could say “steppy bottom heavy breaks”

3. Been running a monthly (or thereabouts) nite at the Moonbar, Hi-grade(formerly Flipside) for the last 3years and an offshoot nite, Hard Graft focusing on grime/dub/breakstep and underground beats.

Next gigs – Thurs. 15th Sept. – Goldie @ Family

Fri. 23rd Aug. – Garage Pressure @ Moonbar

Friday nights 8-10pm – Original Drum show on 4zzz (102.1fm)

4. Pineapple lumps

5. Anything not too cheesy!! (ed: cheesy lollies?? geww!)

Vinyl Slingers – (DJ Rasp)

The group with the unique stage show incorporating DJ Rasp, Keiron C, Didgeri-fuze (didgeridoo), Mohair (bongos), Bush Boy (drums), MC Handy and their newest edition, vocalist and mc, Nervous MC.

1. Vinyl Slingers have been around for a bit over 5 years, as DJs we have played longer.

2. We encompass all broken beats, with a high emphasis on keeping it funky and keepin’ the party vibe alive.

3. It started out as a collective of like minded DJs and musicians, putting on our own parties for some fun, then the act thing started to kick off and before you know we are playing main stage at festivals. We’ve hosted a swag of nights at multiple venues around QLD, trying our hardest to support the local scene by encouraging other crews to play together and giving many DJs their virgin sling. We’ve hosted many National and International big guns such as Chris Carter, Dub Pistols, Elite Force, EK, NuBreed and Slyde to name a few.

Next gigs – Wed. 17th Aug. @ Terminal 9

Sat. 1st Oct. @ Park Life

Sat. 3rd Dec @ Earthcore

Monthly Residency @ Moonbar, DJ Rasp and Keiron C weekly residencies @ Empire Hotel

STOP PRESS just confirmed, also playing along side Meat Katie Sat. 3rd Sept. @ Moonbar

4. Red Frogs! Remember the days when you could get two for 5c?.. Oh am I showing my age?

5. Liquorice Allsorts… come watch and see for yourself.

Fresh and Funky – (Lectre)

The Fresh and Funky resident of 5 years needs no introduction. With a wrap sheet longer than a box of Killer Pythons he has supported some of the finest internationals to grace this city; Ro-ots Manuva, Jungle Brothers, Scratch Per-verts, Michael Franti, Black Eyed Peas, Freq Nasty along with the scores of Fresh N Funky guests.

You can catch Lectre’s Big Boss hip hop and Juicy Fruit funk weekly at Press Club (Tues) and Moon Bar (Sat).



Keep an eye (and tooth) out for future Mixed Bag events with an equally diverse assortment of genres and sounds. But in the meantime, seconds out kids, its time to taste the rainbow!