Lick is a night for 'girls-who-love-girls'. We don't just only say the 'L' word, it's dedicated to all girls that just simply, loves girls.
So ladies, this night is for you. What can you expect at a Lick night?
Entertainment, fun, laughter, our two infamous and popular competitions 'Lap-Dance Off' & 'The Hottest Kiss Award', amazing prize giveaways, girls of all looks and walks, the gay, the bisexual, the bi-curious, the femme, the boyish, the lipstick, we welcome you all (yes, we even welcome your 'man-bags').
Dance the night away in one of our two huge music rooms, Electro / Commercial House in the front room and R&B / Hip Hop in the back room to cater to all tastes and likes.
Lick is supported by an amazing clothing label, Moosh83. Moosh83 is a gay owned and operated street wear label with ready-to-wear tee's and hoodies. At every Lick event you will see our Lick dancers and models geared up in this label in routines choreographed by 'So You Think You Can Dance' favourite, Demi Sorono.
Relax on the comfy couches, have a Lick shot, enjoy the entertainment, choose what style of music you feel like dancing to, enjoy the 'pink' surroundings and join us on a night where us girls can come together and have a good, safe night amongst other like-minded girls.
Lick is proudly supported by Moosh83, Bound Magazine, Black Diamond Hummers, UrbanBox Photography, OnEdge Adventures, The Glasshouse Hotel, Chicks World TV & Shocolate (Fitzroy)
Wow. We hit over 750 girls at Lick (3)!!!
The next Lick will be in Sydney ladies! But don't worry, Melbourne we are coming back in about three months time to deliver yet another massive night with more entertainment, dance routines, competitions and two rooms of music with our resident DJ's Nugget and Miss Beats!
Stay tuned to this website or our Lick Melbourne Facebook page for updates on the next Lick (4) date, entertainment and possibly and brand spankin' new venue...
Ok ok ok... we're coming we're coming!!
We have been getting messages and emails about when we are arriving to Sydney... and it's happening!
A date, venue and DJ line-up will be confirmed soon!
We will be bringing something new and fresh to the ladies of Sydney and share the Melbourne girl-love!!! (it's not about hate, it's definitely ALL about sharing the LOVE).
See you at Lick Sydney...
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Saturday 19th December 2009.
The event sells 95% of tickets before the weekend of the first ever Lick night. A night never been done before has finally come to Melbourne. A night that was remembered and never forgotten.
A line formed at the front doors at 8.30pm. The doors opened at 9pm. A line was still in existence at 1.30am. Some waited for hours.
What do you get when you invite a couple hundred girls into a popular lesbian institution, throw in an all-girl hip hop dance crew, sexy females geared up in hot clothing labels Ed Hardy & Moosh83 strutting with attitude up and down a runway, a dash of drag king action by Melbourne favourite Rocco D'Amore, a sassy vocal performance by Hedkandi & Love Machine's darling Miss Sarah C. with music taken care of by DJ Kat & Alia's queen of Thursday nights, Miss Beats?
At the door you were greeted by a Jeep Wrangler decked out in Ed Hardy to get you in the mood for what came in the night ahead. When you walked through the doors you were given a choice of three different coloured wristbands based on your status, red for taken, green for single, and amber for, well we haven't figured that out yet. Maybe if your heartbroken or in a complicated situation (lets face it girls, isnt that most of us?), then you would have chosen the amber one.
Did you want to take something home? You could have tried winning one of our two competitions. Prizes that were up for grabs were a $100 Coles Myer Voucher, 1 x night's stay in a 1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment at the Somerset Gordon Place on Little Bourke Street (bring your own cuddle buddy) worth $365, an Ed Hardy cap worth $250 and a Moosh83 t-shirt of your choice worth $50. What were these two competitions, I hear you say? A Lap-Dance Off was first up, our host Demi Sorono hand-picked three willing and eager ladies from the crowd to come up and showed our dancers how lap dancing was really done. Our second competition; grab your girlfriend, your friend with benefits, or your cuddle buddy, and try and win our Hottest Kiss Award. You and your kissee got 15 seconds to please and tease the crowd like what Madonna & Britney did at the MTV Awards. If the crowd likes you better than the three other couples, youll be serenading your lover in your 1 bedroom deluxe room, flaunting your hot Ed Hardy hat and Moosh t-shirt.
Were you at the last Lick?
"Life is beauty, admire it." - Mother Theresa
The Lick Photography Exhibition is a collection of exquisite photos featuring some of our gorgeous models. The theme centres and focuses on the celebration of women and a tribute to their beauty and why we just simply adore these creatures of femininity.
Lick Photography co-partner Evelyn Lobos has created an exquisite collection of tasteful, classy and spectacular photographs showcasing an array of women of all walks of life, looks, orientation and style. Alongside professional photographer Andrew Kneebone of Urban Box Photography, Evelyn has put together a creative team of some of our most beautiful women.
The collection will be exhibited at Dante's on Gertude Street, Fitzroy on Saturday 24th April 2010. Please look back for further details.
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evelyn lobos.
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tickets to Lick goes LIVE!
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Did you like the tops our lick dancers and models were wearing on stage at the last lick?
Well, OWN ONE!!
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- an intimate and exclusive evening featuring a line up of live acoustic performances by our community's finest female musicians.
Headlined by Jess Harlen. Date to be announced soon so keep checking back!
lick merchandise
Want a Lick hoodie? Get in line!
Go to the 'Contact Lick' page and tell us what size and colour you want and you'll be the first to know when we are about to release the hoodie line!!
natalie.
demi.
Born in Jakarta, raised between Bali / Singapore / Auckland / Switzerland / Jakarta / Melbourne by a Swiss father and Indonesian mother, Natalie is no stranger to the vast and various cultures of the world. Now 27, Natalie has been in the Australian Film & Television industry for the last 7 years working on films such as 'Ghost Rider', Stephen King's 'Nightmares & Dreamscapes', 'Salem's Lot', 'Evil Never Dies' and the upcoming Guy Pearce, Sam Neil & Miranda Otto Australian feature film, 'How To Change In Nine Weeks'. Natalie also has worked on over a hundred television commercials for both the Australian and International markets, local drama such as 'Stingers', 'The Secret Life Of Us', 'Blue Heelers' and currently works on Channel Seven's popular television drama series, 'City Homicide' since 2008.
Natalie came up with the concept of 'Lick' four years ago but timing was never right then to pursue the idea. The aim behind creating a new night for 'girls-who-love-girls' is to bring a fresh, new concept that has never been done before. 'I want to get girls from all walks of life and looks in the one vicinity, get them all smiling, talking, laughing and interacting without the 'cliqueyness' and bitchiness that you can get in the lesbian scene. A night where we can all celebrate our community and our mutual love of girls'.
Look for Natalie on stage, meeting and greeting in the crowds and behind the scenes at the next Lick.
One dancer that stood out in 2008's So You Think You Can Dance that we have all grown to love was Melbourne female street dancer and hip-hop performer, Demi Sorono. From over 3000 contestants, 20 dancers were chosen to compete in the elimination series and Demi danced her way to the top four and has now established herself as a prominent figure in the Australian dance scene.
Demi Sorono aka Demolition B-Girl is originally from the Philippines. Since the age of 7 years Demi has embraced the Melbourne hip hop scene. Her passion for dancing and hip hop culture has led her to a place where she is an inspiration to young women through her performing and teaching abilities. Demi has had over 6 years experience in popping, locking, breaking, hip hop, funk and just in the last two years learning the fundamentals of milking, krumping, stripping, shaking and clowning. She has also managed to feature as a dancer in music video dance clips such as, Kyle 'Turn it Up', Isreal 'Old Skool Luv' and Diafrix 'Hold On'.
Demi fell in love with hip hop and break-dancing after watching Run DMC's music video clip, remix It's Like That', featuring b-boy superstar, AsiaOne. In 2004 Demi took herself to LA to check out the worlds best b-boys at Freestyle Session 5. Shes been a part of The Movement Hip Hop Crew since 2005, which included gigs at the Big Day Out with Digital Primate and Queen Khadeeja, dancing with Wicked Force Breakers as support acts with TV Rock for Rogue Traders, and performing at the Indigenous Dreaming Festival. She also won the 2005 Australasian B-Girl Supremacy Competition in Wellington, New Zealand and currently plays a ninja character on SBS television series 'Prank Patrol'.
Demi will bring her fresh, hard-hitting and extremely sexy dance choreography to the stages of many many Lick night's to come.
Born in Jakarta, raised between Bali / Singapore / Auckland / Switzerland / Jakarta / Melbourne by a Swiss father and Indonesian mother, Natalie is no stranger to the vast and various cultures of the world. Now 27, Natalie has been in the Australian Film & Television industry for the last 7 years working on films such as 'Ghost Rider', Stephen King's 'Nightmares & Dreamscapes', 'Salem's Lot', 'Evil Never Dies' and the upcoming Guy Pearce, Sam Neil & Miranda Otto Australian feature film, 'I AM YOU'. Natalie also has worked on over a hundred television commercials for both the Australian and International markets, local drama such as 'Stingers', 'The Secret Life Of Us', 'Blue Heelers' and currently works on Channel Seven's popular television drama series, 'City Homicide' since 2008.
Natalie came up with the concept of 'Lick' four years ago but timing was never right then to pursue the idea. The aim behind creating a new night for 'girls-who-love-girls' is to bring a fresh, new concept that has never been done before. 'I want to get girls from all walks of life and looks in the one vicinity, get them all smiling, talking, laughing and enjoying themselves in a fun environment. A night where we can all celebrate our community and our mutual love of girls'.
Natalie donates regularly to several charities such as UNICEF, Plan, WSPA, Fred Hollows Foundation, {also} Foundation, Lost Dogs Home, Starlight Children's Foundation and Ronald McDonald House.
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One dancer that stood out in 2008's So You Think You Can Dance that we have all grown to love was Melbourne female street dancer and hip-hop performer, Demi Sorono. From over 3000 contestants, 20 dancers (10 males and 10 females) were chosen to compete in the elimination series, Demi Sorono danced her way to the top four and has now established herself as a prominent figure in the Australian dance scene.
Demi will bring her fresh, hard-hitting and extremely sexy dance choreography to the stages of many more Lick night's to come.
Will there be tickets available on the night?
Most likely yes. We offer the option of ticket presales as with the first Lick event we sold out the day before the event and had to make guests wait out the front until we were able to fit more in. However, we have sourced a bigger venue and there will be limited tickets that we will allocate to be available at the door.
What is Lick anyway?
Woman. Go to the 'About Lick' tab down the bottom left of your screen and have a read.
What's the go with these status wristbands?
At the door you will be offered a choice of three different coloured wristbands; red for 'taken', green for 'single' and amber/orange for 'it's complicated/proceed with caution' (whatever you wish to make of this colour). They are not compulsory, more like a fun novelty thing we do, innocently of course :)
Are your sexy dancers and models single?
Maybe. Just ask them. They won't bite, they just nibble :)
I'm really looking forward to the night!
That wasn't really a question! But me too!
So... what happens when I purchase online?
When you buy tickets through paypal online you will automatically receive an email confirmation of your transaction and the amount of tickets purchased. Your booking details will be at the door on the night.
What if my group is not able to arrive together?
That is fine. We will have a record of how many tickets are purchased by your group and will tick you off as you enter. We may ask for names of your remaining party to ensure that no one tries to do a 'sneaky'.
What do you mean, do a 'sneaky'?
Nevermind. I was just saying.
Do I need to bring a printout of my transaction receipt?
For safety it wouldnt hurt, but we will have your name and ticket booking listed at the door.
Is there a dress code?
No. Come as you are, dress to impress, be who you are proud of being. The venue however has a strict 'no thongs' policy.
Are guys allowed to come?
We won't say no to your lovely male friends. They are welcome as your guests.
i have another question! (email lick here)
ok thank you. please take me back to that other page now.
mara maio aka miss beats.
r&b. hip hop.
jessica foster aka nugget.
electro. house.
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deejay ish > brisbane.
9pm. doors open. nugget on the decks.
1am. deejay ish on the decks.
4am. get to bed people.
10pm. miss beats on the decks.
11pm. moosh83 dance routine.
11.15pm. 'hottest kiss award' competition.
12am. lick dancers closing routine.
12.15am. miss beats back on the decks.
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One of our wonderful supporters, The Somerset on Little Bourke Street is offering some great accommodation specials for the next Lick night!
And...it's only three minutes walk to Roxanne Parlour!
So, gather up your friends and why not make a night of it?
The Somerset Gordon Place
Studio Deluxe - sleeps 2 $145 p/n
Studio Executive - sleeps 2 $160 p/n
1 Bedroom Deluxe - sleeps 3 $185 p/n
1 Bedroom Executive - sleeps 3 $195 p/n
2 Bedroom Delux Apartment - sleeps 5 $ 260 p/n
2 Bedroom Executive Apartment - sleeps 5 $280 p/n
The Somerset Gordon Heights
Studio Deluxe - sleeps 2 $135 p/n
Studio Executive - sleeps 2 $150 p/n
1 Bedroom Deluxe - sleeps 3 $150 p/n
1 Bedroom Executive - sleeps 3 $170 p/n
2 Bedroom Executive Apartment - sleeps 5 $250 p/n
Penthouse Apartment - sleeps 6 $350 p/n
To book please email:
Peter Boddy - Reservation Sales Agent:
peter.boddy_the-ascott.com and mention 'Lick Event' to take advantage of these accommodation specials.
24 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
(b/n Spring Street & Exhibition Street)
19-25 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
She was heavily influenced by the friends and amazing artists that surrounded her and in turn her musical taste began to reflect this.
A little nudge from a veteran on the decks found Nugget playing her first record in early 2005 and from that moment was hooked. She took to the decks quite naturally and found that her previous life as a drummer helped her DJ'ing enormously. Her foray into clubs happened by accident on xmas night 2006 when she was handed the decks in the toilets at Honkytonks to fill in for a friend. It was also on this night that Nugget met Danni B from Tickled Pink which she would go on to hold a residency at for the next few years.
Since that fateful night Nugget has developed her technique and sound through many genres and loves to play a little bit of everything but is a massive sucker for a good bass line. She has played at numerous Melbourne's clubs including Lounge, Escobar, Revolver, Circus, Wah Wah, Ffour, La Di Da, Room 680, Roxanne Parlour & Cushion and has supported international DJ's including Claude Von Stroke & Phil Kieran.
She also made her festival debut earlier this year tearing it up at Kiss My Grass 2010.
Nugget credits the Melbourne music scene and the DJ's and artists within it as the major and continuing influence on her career.
From an early age Nugget was heavily influenced by music. She was a talented musician in her younger years and playing a number of instruments. The drums became her focus and she played in a number of bands keeping the beats. A lover of most genres of music the crossover into electronic music was a natural progression as she began to spend more time in Melbourne's clubs.
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Prizes:
Winner gets....
1. Horseback Winery Tour for 2ppl (valued at $220)
For the perfect way to experience the Mornington Peninsula's inland country, take a horseback wine tour combining sweeping vistas and boutique vineyards. Spring Creek Farm in Main Ridge, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, provides a three hour wine tour of the region's finest vineyards.
Includes
* Visiting and tastings at 2 wineries
* Introductory horse riding course
* Three hour winery experience
Location
Main Ridge, Mornington Peninsula, only one hour from Melbourne.
AND...
2. A special chocolate & coffee treat for 2 at Shocolate, corner of Brunswick Street & Johnston Street, Melbourne's newest chocolatiers. (valued at $40)
let's not forget:
Runner up's get....
- A special little something from Bound Magazine
- Movie Passes
Back by popular demand are our very cheeky competitions!!
The 'Lap Dance-Off' and 'The Hottest Kiss Award' went to very worthy winners last year.
At the next Lick on Saturday 1st May 2010 we will be running the 'Hottest Kiss Award' competition only.
'Hottest Kiss Award' Competition
Rules of Play:
1. Grab your girlfriend, or your 'friend with benefits', or your 'cuddle buddy', and try and win our Hottest Kiss Award.
2. You and your 'kissee' will get 30 seconds to please and tease the crowd like what Madonna & Britney did at the MTV Awards.
3. Work the music work the music... tease a little... role play a little....then knock yourself out with the kiss. BAM!
4. The beautiful faces in the crowd will be your judges. Make it hot... is all I can say.
register for this competition now!
Nancy emailed:
"I wanted to say thank you to you and let you know that all the work you and the girls put into Lick was well worth it and was appreciated. I did see the first performance and really enjoyed it, it's nice seeing a show where the girls performing have got talent and working the crowd.
Well I shall be keeping my ear out for the next Lick and will bring a few more friends with me next time.
(Libation) is where I have seen DJ ISH. I found her on facebook and I told her how much I loved her set. She is well worth flying down from Brisbane, her music was pumping. I didn't get to see the last DJ but the cute blonde one doing her thing was also really good (DJ Nugget).
It just made my friend and I feel good that Demi didn't mind busting some moves and that she was happy enough to be part of the Lick crowd, I did see her sister Loz do her thing on stage and on the dancefloor. Might have to get her to give me some lessons.
Thanks for replying to my e-mail, take care and keep up the awesome work for us girls.
I have some feedback for you from my friend who also went to Lick:
Tell her it was one of the best girls nights i've been to in a long time. The music was fantastic......"
So what are some people saying about lick?
The following comments have been either messaged, posted on public forums and/or emailed to the organisors of lick at their own will.
colleenwood3066 posted on samesame.com.au:
"Lick is a huge, huge night. The dance performances are awesome, and it's different from the usual kind of crowd. They have a website and I think it's got photos from the last event, so check it out."
Elektra messaged:
"Thanks again for organising this crazy sexy fukin cool event. And to all you ladies, love your moves and how this thing called dance makes me feel. I just cant get enough! woo! Cant wait for Lick (3) and beyoooooond!"
Natalia posted:
"Never though LICKing could taste so good. Thanks for the awesome time!! I was so hot, had to go out for air several times lol. I missed all the performances though :( but surrounded by lovely women on the dance floor made up for it hehe :D *hugs*"
Donna posted:
"I went to (Lick) on saturday just gone, was a heap o fun!
You had the night so well packaged.
Especially when your dancers had the Lick hoodys on :) "
Priz messaged:
"Hey thanks for organising such a great night on Saturday!
I was seriously surprised at the diversity of queer women there. I don't think i've ever seen that many heels at a lesbian event before lol
And thanks heaps for the Tegan & Sara tickets :) "
Vanessa posted:
"Whatta Night!!!! I need to know - Who was the DJ with the blonde hair??? She ROCKED that place!!!"
m. a. f. i. a. > melbourne
A renowned sneaker freak and hip hop junkie, M.A.F.I.A. has been killing them on the wheels of steel for over 10 years.
Having grown up at the fruition of Hip Hop in the late 70s/early 80s, M.A.F.I.A. became FLUORO BREAKER after falling in love with Boogaloo Shrimp in Breakin.
After winning every B-Girl competition she entered, M.A.F.I.A. hung up her knee spin for the turntables after amassing a huge collection of original pressing Hip Hop 12s. A celebrity in her own mind, M.A.F.I.A. is the go-to dj to get any party started, favouring the jiggy sounds of floorfillers after hanging up her backpack styles of the underground.
Perhaps Melbournes hardest working female Hip Hop DJ, she has supported and toured with De La Soul, Lady Gaga, Lupe Fiasco, DJ Craze, Dead Prez, Rahzel, Arabian Prince, Spinderella, Ghostface Killah, Dizzee Rascal, Snoop Dogg, Vanilla Ice, Spank Rock, Kid Cudi, A-Trak, CSS, Coolio, Girl Talk, Chromeo, Felix Da Housecat, South Rakkas Crew, N.E.R.D, Grandmaster Flash, Tittsworth, DJ Spinbad, Russell Peters, Schwayze, to name but a few!
A regular on the festival circuit (Big Day Out 2006-2010, Summadazye, Future Music Festival 2009, Golden Plains, Meredith, Sounds Loud, Sounds Safari, Push Over) and a self-promotional machine, M.A.F.I.A. prides herself on playing to diverse crowds poppin out hip hop/rnb/booty bass/bmore/cock rock/pop and everything in between. If you want to sweat til ya drop, then M.A.F.I.A. is the DJ for you!
Having just returned from an international DJ tour of the USA where she spun in Atlanta, New York and LA, M.A.F.I.A. is about to have big tings poppin off for 2010.
M.A.F.I.A. RESIDENCIES
**HOOCHIE MAMA ALIA THURSDAYS
**HANGTIME EUROTRASH THURSDAYS
**SCRIBBLE QBAR FRIDAYS
**SOUL CLAP SATURDAYS
**N.O.T.O.R.I.O.U.S. ROBARTA SUNDAYS
MONTHLYS AND FORTNIGHTLYS
**FAVELA ROCK MISS LIBERTINES
M.A.F.I.A. CLUBS
MTV, BIG DAY OUT 2006 2010, ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL, REVOLVER, MISS LIBERTINES,ROXANNE, BOOTLEG, CLICK CLICK, POGO, EUROTRASH, FASHION KEYBOARD, FIRST FLOOR, LUCKY COQ, RED VIOLIN, OPIUM DEN, BAD KIDS RECREATION (SYD), STARFUCKERS(SYD), FLINDERS HOTEL(SYD), ALIA, F4, PRINCE OF WALES, THIRD CLASS, PRINCE OF WALES, GLASSHOUSE, OXFORD ARTS FACTORY(SYD) TO NAME A FEW
M.A.F.I.A. SUPPORTS
I HAVE DJ'D WITH AND SUPPORTED DE LA SOUL, LADY GAGA, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, DIZZIE RASCAL, KID CUDI, SPANK ROCK, FELIX DA HOUSECAT, CHROMEO, KILLA QUEENZ, VANILLA ICE, GIRL TALK, CSS, GREG WILSON, LUPE FIASCO, SCHWAYZE, SOUTH RAKKAS CREW, SNOOP DOGG, TITTSWORTH, SCOTTIE B, DAMN TEENAGE ARMS, DUKES OF WINDSOR, MACROMANTICS, CCMARTINI, NFA, DJ PERIL, AGENT 86, FOREIGN HEIGHTS, TRUE LIVE, DIAFRIX, SISTA SHE, COMMON KNOWLEDGE, A-TRAK, DEXTER, OOHEE, MUGEN, GSAN, CWD, YOUTH GROUP, FLAGRANT, ANNA LUNOE, LEVINS, CAT CALL, STREETPARTY AND MANY MANY MORE!
***TV APPEARANCES***
SPICKS N SPECKS (Regular Cast Member)
CURRENT AFFAIR
VIDEO HITS
RALPH TV
COLLECTORS ABC
***FESTIVALS***
FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
GOOD VIBRATIONS 2010
BIG DAY OUT (BOILER ROOM) 2010
SOUNDS SAFARI W/ LUPE FIASCO MELBOURNE ZOO 2010
SOUNDS LOUD FESTIVAL MOONEE PONDS 2010
SANDCASTLES FESTIVAL ST KILDA 2010
ST KILDA FESTIVAL 2010
SUMMADAYZE 2010
MEREDITH FESTIVAL DEC 2009
BIG DAY OUT 2006-2010
SUMMERDAYZE 2009
FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009
GOLDEN PLAINS 2009
ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL
LIVE AT NIGHT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW
***CORPORATE GIGS***
NIKE
ADIDAS
VANS
G-SHOCK THE WORLD TOUR SYDNEY
MTV SUMMER TV LAUNCH
ADIDAS 60 YEARS OF SOLES AND STRIPES HOUSE PARTY SYDNEY/SINGAPORE
MARDI GRAS MEDIA LAUNCH SYDNEY
HOYTS CINEMA MELB CENTRAL LAUNCH
ARMANI CHRISTMAS PARTY
COMEBACK KID ADVERTISING CHRISTMAS PARTY
***INTERNATIONAL***
SNEAKER FRIENDS 2010 THE COMPOUND, ATLANTA
MOTIVATION OF A SNEAKER FREAKER GALLERY BAR NEW YORK
HENRIETTA HUDSON NEW YORK
LA ART IN NUMBERS EXHIBITION LA
SELFRIDGES RESIDENT DJ 2003 LONDON
DJing is as much an art form, as it is entertainment; finding the right records to move the dancefloor is one thing, but giving audiences something to take away from the experience is quite another. Katie Drover knows how to take people to that next level. In the 8 years since her first professional gig, this Melbourne DJ has injected her performances with a captivating energy and passion that's made her an immediate standout in a city already blessed with incredible record-spinning talent.
A prodigious musical talent, Drover immersed herself in music from an early age, playing piano and saxophone and having a strong passion for classical music and jazz & blues. Katie's insatiable musical hunger meant she'd soon discover a liking for Lounge, Trip Hop and Acid Jazz, revelling in the likes of Tricky and downbeat masters Portishead and Massive Attack.
In 1998 as a 16 year old, Drover's desire to have her own proper slice of the dance music action led her to sneak into infamous suburban club Wild Bills, where veteran DJ Ivan Gough would regularly spin. Legendary techno club Teriyaki was also on the Katie's hit list around this time. But like so many Generation Y DJs, Carl Cox sealed the deal for her in 2001, with a blistering set at the 2001 Big Day Out.
Once she'd hit legal age, Drover scored herself a job working in the cloak room of the newly opened Room 680. Every Saturday night she's soak in the sounds of Melbourne luminaries Sean Quinn, Kasey Taylor and Sam Fraser. She was hooked. After moving in with a DJ in early 2002, the music-mad girl nagged her room mate to show her the ropes and by September this year she was playing her first gig at Room.
With a natural flair for blending a divergent array of sounds into one seamless flow, Katie's impact was instantaneous. Encompassing the full breadth of the house genre from tech, minimal, deep, disco and electro she'd drop it all, drawing influence from everyone from Billie Holiday and Charlie Parker, to Derrick Carter and Stacey Pullen.
A favourite amongst Melbourne's punters, Katie currently holds an enviable list of residencies, knocking out the goods at One Six One, Wah Wah, Bimbo Deluxe and one of Melbourne's biggest Saturday nights, Sorry Grandma. Her ever-growing popularity also ensures she's a regular at many other Melbourne and interstate parties with massive appearance at Godskitchen in 2006, SummaDayze 2007, 2008, 2009 and again this year, Falls Festival 2007 and 2008, Future Music Festival 2008 and the Sydney Mardi Gras ensuring she has the dancefloor's seal of approval.
Her big name support slots are no less impressive, having been billed alongside the likes of Roger Sanchez, Felix da Housecat, Paolo Mojo, Nic Fanciulli, Spirit Catcher, Josh Wink, Alex Kid and Sebastien Leger to name just a few.
An artist whose passion for dance music spreads far and wide, Katie also hosts 'It Is What It Is' on Kiss FM every Saturday Night at 8pm, alongside Keltec, with the duo dropping the finest home-grown and international slices of dance each week. Drover also hosts her own monthly show 'Speaker Syrup' on renowned US online radio station, Proton Radio and was the guest presenter on Triple J's 'The Club' with her mixes also being regularly featured on the program.
Few would disagree that the sky's the limit for Katie Drover. With production being next on her list of things to conquer, her stubborn determination to succeed will no doubt see her break boundaries on and off the dancefloor
Private VIP Room Ticket - $35
Open from 9pm - 3am
The Lick VIP room gives you the comfort and privacy of an intimate room should you wish to 'chill' at any point of the night.
You will be given a special pass that will allow you free access into the VIP throughout the night.
So come, relax and party with most of the Lick crew and performers in this room!!
Your ticket includes:
- Free flowing sparkling brut bubbly between 9pm-11pm
- Private VIP bar & dedicated bar staff
- $5 beer & basics between 9pm-11pm
- Canapes / Finger Food on arrival
- Hand-made Belgium chocolates from Shocolate Fitzroy
- Unlimited entry and exit throughout the night
- Limited Edition Lick Mixtape CD mixed by DJ M.A.F.I.A.
Only 50 tickets will be available so get in quick!
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Lick (Sydney) is coming within a few short months!
Ladies of Sydney... we are coming to share the love. Forget all this rivalry, all this Melbourne vs. Sydney crap, we are bringing our Melbourne party vibe to YOU because YOU asked us to!
Lick has been receiving emails and messages asking us to come to Sydney, and we have finally given in to your pleas.
Lick Sydney's 'Share The Love' tour will announce our date and venue soon so please check back often.
Join our Facebook group - Lick Sydney by clicking on the icon below.
See you in Sydney!
These days, she lives and breathes music, aside from her residencies, she can be seen revving up party people at some of Melbourne and Sydneys hottest bars and clubs including Roxanne Parlour, First Floor, Alia, Robarta, Hoo Ha, The Glasshouse, Sly Fox (SYD), and event nights such as Bada Bing (SYD), Closet, Fusion Fridays, The Official Miss Gay Melbourne Competition, and the famous and popular St Kilda Festival just to name a few.
In 2010, Miss Beats was proud to support Inaya Day at the official Mardi Gras recovery party at the famous Oxford Arts Factory in Sydney.
With her uncanny ability to get a dance floor moving, Miss Beats is quickly becoming highly sought after for her seamless mixing skills, and her infectious enthusiasm for music. Bringing the party wherever she goes, its no wonder Miss Beats never misses a beat.
Miss Beats is a Melbourne based DJ spinning Hip Hop, RnB, Reggaton, House, Electro, and Breaks across Melbourne and Sydney since 2004.
Miss Beats passion for music began at a young age, where she was influenced early on by the great RnB and Hip Hop artists of our time.
Her DJ career began as a hobby, which quickly turned into her first couple of gigs in and around Melbourne. Since 2008, she has been running and Djing at her own successful club nights; Hoochie Mama at Alia and Notorious at Robarta.
