HARBOUR PARTY OFFERS THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN
Nestled in the heart of the lush Royal Botanic Gardens, accompanied by spectacular harbour views,
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ Harbour Party is returning on Saturday 28th February 2015 with a high energy line-up, enhanced venue set up and a hot new ticket price!
The mouth-watering lineup - announced today - includes remix specialist Bimbo Jones fronted by
Lee Dagger (UK), DJ Kitty Glitter (Australia), who set tongues wagging in her Mardi Gras Party set earlier this year, the hands-in-the-air anthems of DJ Dan Murphy (Australia), and DJ Du Jour (Australia). And with this announcement,
Harbour Party is only just getting started....
First release tickets are on sale now for just $69, but tickets at that price won't last.
Harbour
Party is a friendly, inclusive, uplifting, boutique dance-party for
LGBTQI and their friends. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO, Michael
Rolik, says the team have listened to feedback from
their passionate party-goers and are ready to deliver. “The line-up
speaks for itself. We’ve repositioned the stage to maximize the view of
the stunning harbour and make sure no sound gets lost in the crowd.
Mardi Gras is a busy time of year for the community and we want Harbour
Party to be accessible to everyone so we’ve introduced a more
affordable ticketing structure.”
"Harbour
Party is a truly spectacular annual event for us, and we've worked hard
to ensure that the 2015 edition will be the best ever,” says Rolik.
Diverse, sexy and bursting with energy, there are few parties quite like the Harbour Party, set
alongside the most beautiful harbour in the
world. Sip cocktails in the new cocktail bar as the sun sets, as the
lights shimmer over the water, then dance the night away in the open-air
setting with 3,000 of your new best friends.
Don't miss out on this joyous, loud and proud, hands in the air affair.
Harbour Party ‘15
Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquarie’s Point
Sydney
Saturday 28 February 2015
3pm-11pm
Tickets from $69 at www.mardigras.org.au
Line-up
Kitty Glitter, Dan Murphy and Du Jour available for interviews.
MEDIA CONTACT:
EDITORS NOTES
About Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Sydney
Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the non-for-profit member-based
organisation that produces the Sydney Gay and Lesbian
Mardi Gras Parade and Festival as well as number of other events
throughout the year. SGLMG exists primarily to develop the Sydney Gay
and Lesbian Mardi Gras for the benefit of Sydney’s LGBTQI community, the
enjoyment of a wider audience and as a global beacon
of diversity, acceptance and LGBTQI rights.
ARTIST BIOS
Bimbo Jones
Lee
Dagger the front man DJ of Bimbo Jones, has remixed some of the world’s
biggest stars, including Rihanna,
P!NK, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Britney spears, Kylie Minogue, Avicii (Tim
Berg), The Killers, played alongside some of the world's biggest names
including Faithless, Chris Willis, Eric Morillo, Paul Oakenfold, David
Guetta, R3hab, Tenaglia, Carl Cox, Bob Sinclar,
and enjoyed residencies at Pacha London, Space @ the Cross, Sydney
Mardi Gras, Machac in the Czech Republic, Miss Moneypenny’s & Chuff
Chuff. He’s also played twice at the greatest festival of them all,
Glastonbury. He’s rocked dance floors all over the world
including Ibiza, Paris, Marrakech, Monaco, Miami WMC, Helsinki,
Corsica, Hong Kong, Poland, Holland, South Africa, Cyprus, Australia,
New Zealand, Switzerland, Russia and Siberia. ‘Bimbo Jones’ began when
Lee became studio partners with Marc JB. Lee’s background
began in 84 after tuning into the New York Hip Hop Breakdancing scene.
He began DJing in 91 after being drawn into the legendary house sets of
his favourite DJs Sasha, Carl Cox and Massive Attack at those, now
infamous, free parties. Together they have rapidly
become one of the UK & US # 1 remix production teams having
reworked the likes of Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Killers, Zedd, Kylie,
Pink, Avicii (aka Tim Berg), Keri Hilson, Kayne West, Britney, Usher,
Tom Jones and Annie Lennox to name but a few. ‘Bimbo Jones’
are now poised to hit their 73rd Club Chart # 1 and have sat at the top
of the UK National Chart #1 spot for two consecutive weeks with their
co-production skills on Meck ft Leo Sayer ‘Thunder In My Heart Again’.
They also co-produced with Sergio Mendes for
his latest album Bon Tempo which won a 2010 Latin Grammy and was a
Grammy nominee for Best Contemporary World Music Album. ‘Bimbo Jones’
have been nominated in the ‘Best Remixer’ category for an unprecedented 6th
year in a row at the International
Dance Music Awards up against the likes Avicii, Calvin Harris,
Afrojack, Hardwell, R3hab, Tommy Trash and Kaskade – we think it’s safe
to say they’re in good company! Lee has regularly appeared on the remix
and DJ panel at the WMC alongside Todd Terry, Moquai,
and Yousef. Lee says, “I love appearing on the DJ, remix and production
panels – it's great to be able to talk to the people and share any
secrets of the industry”. Having originally started off songwriting for
artists within Simon Fuller’s infamous “19 Entertainment
Group”, Lee now writes worldwide with artists all over the world. The
long awaited 2nd Bimbo Jones album ‘Go Naked’ was released
this year on Radikal Records. It features many co writes with Ida Corr,
Kristine W, Sergio Mendes, Katherine Ellis,
Angie Brown, Cyko Logic, Blake Lewis and Beverley Knight. Look out for
the brand new video with Beverley out soon. Along with a weekly official
podcast Bimbo Jones proudly broadcast a global radio show with Lee’s
weekly mix for RadioFG (France, Berlin), Wild
Cat FM & House of Sobel (New York), Radio Danz (Miami), Radio Helax
(Czech Republic), My959 (Hawaii), 1Club.FM and Fusion Radio (Chicago),
C-89.5 (Seattle) GHR (San Francisco), Generation Zel! (Canada), 89.7fm
Bay Radio (Malta), 1Mix Radio (UK), Sauce FM (UK),
Twilight on RTE (Ireland), Gaydio (UK), and Jemm (UK). In October 2014
Lee was rewarded with his first ever Billboard number 1 with his
‘Shelter me’ record featuring Inaya Day. His record has just been
considered in the nominations for a Grammy in the best
dance record category. Watch for Lee’s forthcoming debut album
featuring artists such as, KC & The Sunshine Band, MC Lyte, Inaya
Day, Sian Evans, Jade Starling, Kwanza Jones, Leo Sayer, Kristine W,
Laura Larue, Audrey Valorzi, and more.
DJ Kitty Glitter
After
a sparkling career performing in drag shows & winning the DIVA
award for Sydney’s Favorite Drag Queen in 2006, this feisty feline
made the perfect transition from glamorous showgirl to superstar DJ
KITTY GLITTER! There was no surprise she took out the award for Sydney’s
Favorite DJ in 2007, and again every year since! Most loved for her
vocal house/remixed pop sets, her unique style
and uplifting energy behind the decks radiates across every dancefloor
she plays on. A crowd favourite for events across Australia including
Sydney Mardi Gras, Kitty’s demand is also growing internationally. So
far, she has sprinkled her glitter on dancefloors
in New Zealand, Noumea, New York, Fire Island, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,
Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Amsterdam
and Italy, playing alongside such greats as The Freemasons, Tony Moran,
Offer Nissim & Wayne G. In 2012, Kitty was
honoured to be invited by Lady Gaga to play at a private 4th of July
party during her Born This Way Ball tour in Melbourne! With such a
glittering journey already and fans around the world scratching for
more, it’s exciting to know that Kitty promises – the
best is yet to come! “Unlike any DJ appearance I’ve ever experienced,
Kitty’s debut in the Pines took Fire Island by an unparalleled storm of
excitement.The electricity and energy nearly shook the Pavilion off its
foundations. The crowds are still asking when
Ms. Glitter will come back to share her light, vibes, and fireworks
with the masses. A supernova is born, and the nightlife landscape will
never be the same.” -Vance Garrett (2010 Entertainment Director of Fire
Island Pines, Director of Black Party and Vance
Garrett Productions, New York)
Dan Murphy
There
are two Dan Murphy’s in Australia. One is full of super-cheap booze,
and the other is a discount liquor chain. We’re lucky enough
to get the one that can play music. Dan started his career selling
Chupa Chups and glowsticks in Heaven nightclub in London. A friend
showed him how to DJ and he moved back to Sydney and played his first
Mardi Gras party in 2004 after winning the DJ spinoff
competition. Since then he’s played all over the world including
opening for acts like George Michael, Kylie Minogue and David Guetta as
well as in the studio remixing Olivia Newton-John. Hobbies include
name-dropping and sun-tanning. He’s also made several
videos for Mardi Gras which have been shared around the world by Kylie
& Dannii Minogue, Lady Gaga and Cher. For the 2015 season Dan has
some great new remixes and original tracks planned, as well as loads of
favourite anthems. It’ll be hands-in-the-air all
the way!
DJ Du Jour
Born
with beats coursing through her veins, Kat Nughes, better known as DJ
Du Jour has made a remarkable impact on dance floors all
over Australia since winning the 2011 Sydney Mardi Gras DJ Competition.
Du Jour has a rock chic edge, and offers a raw and unique talent, with
notably eclectic style of music ranging from vocal big room house to
deep, dark sexy beats through to engaging and
energy fuelled progressive house. First and foremost DJ Du Jour knows
her crowds, how to tease them and leave them wanting more. She has a
serious knack for knowing what women want and delivering in ways that
can only be seen and heard. DJ Du Jour is a regular
in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian scene. Interstate, DJ Du Jour has taken
Brisbane and Melbourne by storm, headlining major events with The
Greyhound Hotel, Pinkalicious/Sundaylicious, LezFest and Brisbane Pride
Festival. Du Jour synergized with ADIDAS for a fashion
show creating a mix that captured the essence of their collection for
Spring/Summer 2013. Talking festivals and celebrations… Du Jour was part
of the festivities at 2013 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras as one
of the DJs gracing the decks at the world renowned
After Party as well as the exclusive Pool Party at The Ivy. DJ Du Jour
has become well respected in the industry and highly regarded as an up
and coming DJ who is definitely one to watch. She has been included in
the ARIA Club Chart Jury and has been ranked
in the Top 75 Female DJs for SheCanDj Competition as well as being a
Finalist for 2010 Your Shot Competition. Her sets have been a feature on
KissFM’s Walk of Shame and OX Live Radio nation-wide. Du Jour has the
world in her sights… hungry for international
crowds and flavour… each one of her sets continues to deliver memorable
and outstanding performances that cannot be imagined!
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