Parallel Collective welcomes you to volume 2 of Side By Side. This edition features the local talents of MASSI., MI.KEY, RED REY, Rendezvous and Silly Lily. The night will feature an array of breaks, techno and electro music which will get your feet stompin. Follow the FB event and IG (@parallelcollective1) for more info._ _ _ _

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MASSI. (he/him)

MASSI. is a dynamic producer from Eora/Sydney that blends old-school 909s with new-wave euphoric techno.Always creating a dark and unique atmosphere within his sets. You will be shown the depths of techno through MASSI.’s sonic journey of bliss, all while being hounded by a raw energy that will redline the dance floor.He has quickly established his sound within the Eora techno scene, and is undoubtedly a figure to keep an eye on.

Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/masssiii
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massiii.xx/

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MI.KEY (he/him)

Eora (Sydney) born and currently residing in Meanjin, MI.KEY has had a deep musical background from a young age. This exposure to music made for a smooth entry into the music scene in Eora since 2017, and he has since co-founded Parallel Collective and continues to co-run Penzance House. Originally being influenced by the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, ARTBAT, Fred Again..., and Willaris K, his keen eye for techno and hard hitting electro house has since been fostered by multitude of influences in Eora. His sets range from disco soul, Electro House, Deep cuts, Deep House, Minimal House to Warehouse Techno and Breaks. Having played at venues from Home The Venue and Ivy to throwing underground raves, he’s no stranger to getting people moving.Check out his latest mix for Nerang Recordingshttps://soundcloud.com/nerangrecordings/nerang-invites-mikey

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mikeymikeymikey1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelli.jpg/

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RED REY (they/them)

RED REY brings the heat. They incorporate their Filipinx and queer club cultural influences to their song selection, costuming, make-up and movement. Creating DJ sets and performances that are textured and multi-faceted. Their music will make you sweat, combining handbag techno, industrial, experimental club and world sounds, creating a cavalcade of sound that will make you rage. Red Rey has recently performed across Australia at Dark Mofo, Soft Centre, Club Mince and Loose Ends. Supporting the likes of DJ Mike Q and Jasmin Infiniti. They are also a co-producer at Worship Queer Collective alongside Dyan Tai, which creates community events celebrating Sydney's unique identity through performance art, drag and dance.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/redreymusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redredredredred/

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Rendezvous (he/him)

Our very own ‘Rendezvous’ returns home to close out vol 2. of ‘Side by Side’

Equally driven by the cultural development of the scene as he is the music that surrounds it,  Rendezvous draws influence from a range of sonic settings, and has subsequently delivered diverse and driving performances across a variety of Sydney venues 

Proven to be as formidable in rave environments as he is ambient settings, Rendezvous’ mission as an artist is to move crowds in as many unique contexts as possible. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshrushton_/

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Silly Lily (she/her)Northern beaches local Silly Lily specialises in sunset session groves as well as rave techno. She has recently become a member of Parallel Collective and has played at venues over Sydney such as Oxford Underground, Flinders, Manly Wharf Bar, Label and has been a resident DJ at Tropicana Manly. Whilst @lilywilko has been in the scene for under a year, she has booked gigs to warm up for names such as Stüm, James Pepper and Melé. Silly Lily hopes to bring a euphoric energy to the crowd through enchanting lows and funk beats that make you move.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lily-wilkinson-954848224
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilywilko/