Sydney, unfortunately the inevitable is almost nigh. Next Monday February 24th the NSW Goverment's anti-violence laws come into effect across newly zoned CBD Entertainment Precinct, which includes mandatory 1:30am lockouts and 3am cessation of alcohol service for all clubs, pubs and bars within the area.
The draconian laws which were hastily pushed through parliament will have a massively detrimental effect on the city's vibrant late night clubbing scene, but the fight is not over yet. Show your support for Sydney nightlife and our freedom here. Until then, this weekend it's time to party (safely and responsibly with no violence) like it's 2013. Here's a guide to the best parties doing the rounds this weekend.
Cosmo's Midnight
Where: Backroom Sydney
What: NSW's newest boutique event, The Mountain Sounds Festival, is throwing its launch party with U-GO-B, Mountain Sounds DJs and a DJ set from Cosmo's Midnight.
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Luis Hill (Germany) and Dj Ruby (Malta)
Where: The Burdekin Hotel
What: La Famiglia once again takes over The Burdekin with international and local underground talent for a night of quality clubbing.
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OM Unit (UK)
Where: Civic Underground
What: Jungle/footwork sounds with a pioneer of the genre.
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Agwa Yacht Club 20 ft. Cassy & Mario Basanov
Where: The Starship Sydney
What: The infamous boat party celebrates its milestone 20th edition with Panorama Bar resident Cassy (her debut visit to Oz) and Lithuanian house and disco connoisseur Mario Basanov.
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Mark Henning (Germany)
Where: The Spice Cellar
What: Quality underground house and techno from one of Berlin's finest residents and producers.
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San Soda (Belgium) & Damiano von Erckert (Germany)
Where: One22
What: Wollongong crew Parkside head to Sydney to host a night of house, techno and disco vibes from two of the underground scene's finest.
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Marlon Hoffstadt (Germany)
Where: Goldfish
What: The fresh faced producer of breakthrough tune 'Shake That' plays the Kings Cross club supported by a slew of the city's best local DJs.
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Marcel Dettmann (Germany) & Detroit Swindle (Netherlands)
Where: ivy
What: The Leased party rents out ivy for another stellar day and night of clubbing, snagging two big acts - Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann and upcoming duo Detroit Swindle.
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Terrence Parker
Where: Secret Inner City Disco Oasis
What: The Soul Of Sydney crew see out the weekend with Detroit's legendary Gospel-House Godfather, Terrence Parker.
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Robbie Lowe & Murat Kilic
Where: The Spice Cellar
What: Kick on the last of your clubbing freedom with Sydney legend Robbie Lowe and Spice head honcho Murat Kilic.
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