Haven Presents: Entasia, Kara Okay, DJ Sugarush, Fazz & Aidan Knox

Haven is proud to present Entasia & Kara Okay. Uptempo euphoric 90s inspired hard house and trance featured in one of the most uniquely designed club spaces in Australia. These two UK/European took the European summer by storm and are set to do the same here in Aus. Jai Piccone on opening duties!

Entasia is a Liverpool-born, Melbourne-based DJ and producer bringing a fresh twist to the golden era of ’90s dance music. His sound is fast, fun, and full of feeling – blending nostalgic synths, breakbeats, and trancey euphoria with a slick, modern edge. It’s a style that’s turning heads across the scene, with his tracks lighting up huge festivals across the globe

Kara Okay is an Amsterdam-based DJ and producer known for creating euphoric, uptempo tracks that blend \'90s trance, piano melodies, vocals, and old-school sounds with raw UK club energy. His sets are described as a journey through warm progressive vibes, shifting into hard house and high-energy closers.

Haven positions itself as a high-quality temporary venue where people can celebrate music and connect with their community before the building is inevitably redeveloped. The entire space is built entirely with salvaged materials; a nod to the space's transient nature. The impermanence of the space becomes part of its power, building urgency and turning each night of unique programming into a rarity.

The venues story is also shaped by the history of the building. An old Woolworths site now being transformed into a venue for culture. By doing this we are turning the commercial into the cultural and embodying our grassroots communal spirit. Pairing one of Australia's most ambitious venue fit outs by Buckworth & Co, with an incredible Danley Sound Labs system; setup with upmost care by Hugo at Sound is Everything, light design by Tony Funicello and an incredible array of artists we cannot wait to share our vision with you all.

Entasia (UK)

Liverpool-born DJ, producer, and label owner now based in Melbourne, Australia, blending modern innovation with the golden era of '90s dance music.Entasia (Adam Rylands) is a DJ and producer hailing from Liverpool, UK, now making waves from his base in Melbourne, Australia. Known for his unique style that brings a modern twist to the golden era of '90s dance music, Entasia’s productions have caught the attention of industry heavyweights like KI/KI, Marlon Hoffstadt, Malugi, Benwal, and Anetha, among others. His tracks, characterised by their infectious energy and nostalgic flair, have resonated with audiences worldwide, making their way into the sets of top DJs at some of the biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and beyond.

In addition to his work as a producer and DJ, Entasia is also the driving force behind two fast-rising labels, Transition and TNT. Since their inception in 2023, both labels have quickly gained respect and recognition in the industry, known for pushing boundaries and showcasing innovative sounds from both established and emerging artists. With a passion for both creation and curation, Entasia is poised to make a lasting impact on the global dance music scene.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/entasiaaa

IG: https://www.instagram.com/entasia__/

Kara Okay (NL)

Known for creating euphoric, uptempo tracks, he blends '90s trance with piano, vocals, and old skool sounds.

After a knee injury last year, he gained a renewed his focus on music, producing several tracks and an EP, which got supported by Job Jobse, DJ Heartstring, Marlon Hofstad, Malugi, Benwal, and others. Expect a set that starts with warm progressive vibes, moves into groovy old skool hard house, and ends with energetic, happy close-outs.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/kara-okay

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kara.okay.music/

DJ Sugarush

DJ Sugarush is the inspired collaboration of Oscar Spears (Hotel Rubio) and Jai Piccone (Tora). It’s genesis owes to the chance meeting in Barcelona of Oscar, born in London and raised in Barcelona and Jai, born and raised in Australia. Styles and influences collided to produce the surging houseof DJ Sugaursh.

Jai Piccone is an artist coming of age. He’s cut his teeth as a member of the globally-renowned band Tora, who have toured globally, clocked 500m streams; and more recently developed his own solo more electronic focussed solo career with a strong of releases via the Gallery Label (Prtty Girl) and recent performances at Laneway festival in Brisbane and Sydney/

Hotel Rubio’s unconventional and nostalgic sound inspired by the UK electronic scene, has recently been gaining attention, securing consistent support from the likes of the BBC and Soundcloud, and has lead his music to be championed by well established DJ’s and industry heads such as Jaguar, Jess Iszatt and Laurence Guy.

DJ Sugarush is the colliding of these two words and the debut single ‘No Pressure’ is natural bed fellows alongside the sounds of Becky Hill, Alex Hosking, Jax Jones, Ella Henderson.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/dj-sugarush

IG: https://www.instagram.com/djsugarushh/?hl=en

Aidan Knox

Hailing from the ever-charming Byron Bay, we’re excited to feature Aidan Knox.

While the coast is often synonymous with minimal and stripped-back Italo disco and house, Aidan brings a refreshing dynamism to his sound. Drawing from elements of 2000s-inspired trance and Balearic-infused techno, seamlessly blended with piano-driven house, this mix exudes a flair that’s rarely heard from a local selector.

Aidan’s fresh approach is sure to keep your ears hooked. With new music on the horizon, we’re confident his productions will continue to reflect his prowess as a tastemaker.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/aidanknoxmusic

IG: https://www.instagram.com/aidanknoxmusic/?hl=en

Fazz

Fazz is a Byron Bay-based DJ and producer known for high-energy, trance-infused electronic sets with a focus on hard kicks and infectious melodies. As co-founder of the underground collective Things in Motion, he helps shape Byron Bay's electronic music scene through curated events that promote connection and inclusivity. His work has received support from notable Australian artists, and he is recognized for his energetic performances and passion for building the local scene.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/fazz_mp3

IG: https://www.instagram.com/fazz.mp3/?hl=en