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Having torn the roof off UK festivals like Field Day, Parklife and Secret Garden Party, salute is a staple in modern dance music. The Austrian-born, Manchester-based wiz has garnered praise and important handshakes from the likes of Four Set, DJ Seinfeld and Floating Points to name but a few. If they’re not rolling out gut-busting sets for Boiler Room, they’re chopping up samples into a fine concoction of emotional, nuanced rhythms. Landing somewhere between melancholy and euphoria, salute’s productions are club heavy and brimming with pitched vocals, percussive groove and nocturnal energy.

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From Beyond the Valley to Pitch to the hallowed tiles of Berlin’s Hör, STÜM has left a trail of destruction and delight in his wake. Fast, loud and ferocious, his vibe is trance meets hardstyle meets the last man standing at the doof. If you extract joy from apocalyptic sounds, STÜM is for you. If you can keep your shit together at 145bpm, STÜM is for you. If you’re looking to relax with a glass of red and a romcom, STÜM is for––jokes, run for your life mate, STÜM is absolutely not for you.

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If you’re a fixture on Melbourne dance floors right now, you’ve worked up a sweat with Sam Alfred. Maybe you caught him weaving mayhem at Lost Sundays, or Sydney’s massive Boiler Room party earlier this year. Heavy on 90s house with sprinklings of techno, UKG and jazz licks, Alfred’s impeccable rave-taste is present from sets to studio, with originals out on Australia’s finest imprints, Gallery, Happy Wax and more. It’s a guaranteed good time from this artist on the rise.

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Big slutty bass lines, fiery jacking beats and vocal samples pulled straight off the Chicago shelf – Heidi must be in the house. A stalwart on the global scene since the early noughties, she’s got the talent, the experience and an arsenal of bangers that’ll feed an army. But she’s also got that something extra. As Heidi says, “it’s how you bring it”.

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Crate digger, radio host, producer, label owner and impeccable selector. Ireland’s Saoirse knows a thing or twelve about great music. Her endlessly diverse record bag houses dub, house, jazz, electro, garage, techno, ambient, breaks and plenty of surprises, delivered via playful and unpredictable mixes that will keep you on the edge of your sneaks.

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Gun fingers locked and loaded: Club Angel’s wonky sets explore moody bass music and boasts chilling subs, infectious hooks and tight percussion. Rooted in 90’s UKG, this Sydneysider harnesses breakbeat, jungle and 2step to shake the house down. Making waves at Pitch Music & Arts, Digital Culture & Music – plus a slew of burgeoning club dates across AUS – Club Angel holds his own in dance floor production and control.

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Expect bold, genre-hopping sonics with rich afro rhythms, deep drums, house, techno and jersey club from the inimitable Ayebatonye. Best known for her eclectic song selection and set structure, Ayebatonye’s daring approach has gained attention from dance icons Marcellus Pittman and CC:DISCO!, while also opening gigs for Underground Resistance in Berlin. Always contributing to the pursuit of equity in the Aus music scene, she’s more than just a music maker – putting Black, Brown and POC artists front and centre with her platform, Irregular Fit. Strap in for an epic journey when this local legend takes control.

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Mincy’s captivating bass-driven sets traverse a mash-up of grime, bassline, dubstep and speed garage flavours sure to get you moving. Her self-run label ‘Extra Spicy’ showcases underground Australian bass artists, while Mincy’s impressive release schedule spans a range of labels including Shall Not Fade, Revolver Upstairs, Sub Merchants, All Colours, Fantastic Voyage and Erbium Records. Bass faces at the ready!

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A renowned figure amongst the Eora underground, Caleb’s music matches his personality: magnetic, vibrant and joyful. With a groove-laden and psychadelic take on house that has seen him garner both support and shows across the country, Caleb’s recent output (the ‘Jam Hot’ EP on Sweatrz Records) has reached the Beatport top ten and received the nod from the likes of Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Franky Rizardo, Mikey Lion and more – not bad for an artist who regularly plays sets comprised of 100% his own records, remixes and bootlegs. A lesson in how not taking things seriously can lead to serious dance floor moments

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Hard, fast, exhilarating. Nomad Radio host, DJ and producer Caitlin Medcalf brings nothing but energy when she steps into the DJ booth. With a Boiler Room, Splendour In The Grass, Beyond The Valley and multiple Lost Sundays performances to her name, there’s just one thing left to do: go faster, go faster!

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