The mighty MUNGO'S HI FI from Scotland, with a very special 3 hour set in Sydney
True champions of Soundsystem Culture, Mungo’s Hi Fi represent the full spectrum of reggae and bass music. From roots, reggae, dub and dancehall - to dubstep, DnB and jungle. Through either their legendary Scotch Bonnet Records releases, dynamic live performances, the iconic heavyweight soundsystem, or their groundbreaking collaborations and productions - Mungo's influence in shaping modern soundsystem culture is undeniable. From Outlook Festival to Boomtown to Glastonbury, Mungo’s Hi Fi have headlined the biggest reggae and bass music stages on the planet. Widely renowned for their distinctly modern, bass-heavy vibe, and working with the top vocalists and MC's in the world, Mungo’s create a very uniquely uplifting experience steeped in bass culture. This is not to be missed.
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Chris Munky (UK/AUS)
Conducting Munky business since 1999, straight out of Bristol, UK - DJ, producer, MC and label boss Chris Munky draws his music selections from a vast collection of both vinyl & digital archives. DJ sets can journey through a blend of original sounds, classics and dubplate specials; spanning jungle, drum & bass, breakbeats, garage, hip hop, funk and anything dubwise. As an MC, Chris brings some vital vocal energy to DJ sets, where he specialises in connecting with the crowd and maximising the good times at every event. His
‘host & toast’ style allows the music to breathe while his lyrics weave in and out of the mix, complimenting his DJ. Chris Munky has toured hard over the last decade and has performed in 32 countries worldwide. From Mumbai to Vancouver, Northern Bass to Glastonbury and beach festivals to aircraft hangars; providing the finest selection in bass weighty gems from the past, present and future.
He has also collaborated both live and in the studio with with the likes of Eva Lazarus, LTJ Bukem, Royalston, Serial Killaz, Aphrodite, Chali 2na, Baby Bam
(Jungle Brothers), INJA, Gardna, Parly B, Dub Fx & P.Smurf; amongst other incredible producers and vocalists. Original productions and remixes can be found on Murkt, Liondub International, Westwood Recordings, Jungle Cakes, High Chai Records, Gravitas Records, Muti Music and his own Banana Bombs Records imprint.
Wakamana (UK/NZ)
Wakamana is a Scottish/Kiwi musician, who's been running riddims and DJ'ing for 20 years. Currently based in Queenstown Aotearoa, he's well known in the reggae scene - for exclusive dubplates, bass heavy sets, and as a soundsystem operator, promoter, tour manager and radio host.
He's supported some of the biggest reggae artists, such as David Rodigan, Mungo's Hi Fi, Eva Lazarus, Gardna and Tiki Taane, and regularly shells out at festivals and events worldwide. He's been the Australasian Tour Manager for Mungo's for the last three years, and will be bringing a huge vibe to start the night.
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We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.