HIGHER GROUND: BASS & ARTS EVENTS // NYE 2024

Welcome to the enchanting realm of Higher Ground Bass & Arts Events NYE 2024! Where an epic bass and arts experience awaits you.

What to Expect:

• Exploration Through Music and Art: Higher Ground offers a unique fusion of cutting-edge tunes and artistic expression on multiple levels, giving attendees a chance to explore and immerse themselves in a world of creativity.
• Diverse Lineup: The event features a collaboration with some of Newy's (Newcastle's) finest DJs, performance artists, and live artists. The lineup promises a diverse range of talents to keep the energy flowing.
• Mesmerising Visuals: Prepare to be captivated by an incredible display of lighting and visual art by Higher Ground Events. The combination of lights and visuals creates an immersive dance floor experience.
• Artistic Decor: JESSICA.CO.CREATIVE contributes her artistic prowess to the event's decor, enhancing the atmosphere with her unique touch.
• Sound Experience: The soundscape is powered by Costa Sound, ensuring a top-tier auditory experience that resonates with the beats of the night.
• Safe Space Policy: Higher Ground emphasizes creating a safe space for all attendees. Inappropriate and antisocial behaviour is strictly prohibited. Event security, bar staff, and crew are available to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone present. Violators of this policy may be removed from the event and potentially banned from future events.

📌 Additional Info:

DJ Lineup: 

Manix aka Mitch Watterson is the Co-creator of HIGHER GROUND EVENTS, a true lover of dnb, bass house, psytrance, and everything in between. Manix’s Forte and passion lives in a bass filled dance floor at the peak of the night.

CLAWFOOT_music aka @jessica.co.creative aka The co-founder of Higher Ground Events - Jess has been working in the Newy Muloobinba & the wider Aus music festival scene as an Art director, Performing, Artist & event coordinator/assistant since around 2016. Working for events like Mindsub, Burning Seed, Subsonic, Esoteric, Dragon Dreaming, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, FOTSUN, Groove in the moo, THIS THAT to name a few.

Ohcult is a producer/DJ from Newcastle two and half years into dedicated studio exploration, who has an ear a wide array of musical styles. OHCULT has featured at events in Sydney and Newcastle hosted by Levitate, Lowfreq, Higher Ground, SHOOK, and SELECTS, and had his festival and doof debut at Subsonic Music Festival 2023 and Ipso Facto in early 2024.

onefifteen aka @yobi.115 From a music-obsessed youth to a seasoned DJ and producer, the musical journey of yObi aka onefifteen has been a fusion of heavy and funky influences. Drawing influence from the heavy grit of metal, the steeze of hip hop and the cutting edge sounds of modern bass music in all its facets, onefifteen’s sets vary from gangsta halftime and trap, techy dnb, weird, wonky wubs, and deep dubstep, emphasising freshness, wobbly phatness, and pristine distortion.

@DJNxtLvl is a seasoned DJ with over 20 years experience, captivating audiences across South Africa and London. Known for his electrifying performances at iconic venues like Ministry of Sound and The Egg in London, he specializes in genres such as Techno, Tech House, PsyTech ,Uplifting Trance, and House. His ability to seamlessly blend these styles has made him a favorite among fans of electronic music.

@funksei aka Lachy G has a unique blend of mind-bending basslines, intricate drum patterns, and a fearless approach to pushing sonic boundaries, Funksei has carved out a distinctive sound that resonates with the most discerning of Broken Beat and Electronica aficionados.

@Fadrz AKA Jarv has been contributing to the Newcastle electronic scene for over a decade now in a variety of genres, supporting some major names over the years from Newcastle to Sydney and all in between.

Tomfoolery brings a playful twist to the world of techno; with a deep-rooted passion for the genre, he is a selector that loves to mix the dark and driving with the light and cheeky.

Killionaire, an adventurer in the realms of ghettofunk and glitch, has now returned to her true love: breakbeat. First developing the passion as a punter in the ‘90s, she reignites the genre with an irresistible fusion of funk, swing melodies, and wobbly basslines that will make you move.

Justin Gillies expertly navigates various party-starting genres - ranging from Commercial House & Dance, through to the Harder Styles, UK Hardcore & DnB. A decade-long adventure has seen him grace stages in both DJ and MC roles throughout Australia’s east coast states, and even to Bali, Indonesia twice. With a residency at the infamous King Street in Newcastle and the Head Organiser of Newcastle Premier Hardstyle event STYLE, GILLIES’ mission is clear: keep the party pulsing, leaving memorable imprints on the dancefloor.

@PANNAK Meet Anna or more commonly known as Pannak, the dynamic DJ hailing from the vibrant music scene of Newcastle, NSW. With boundless energy and an unwavering passion for music, she’s become an emerging figure in the electronic music community. Her infectious performances have graced the stages of renowned Newcastle and Sydney events, such as Made on Sunday, Steppers, Rhythm at Dusk and Daydreaming.

Stream some of our lineup here via our soundcloud teaser mix:https://soundcloud.com/.../higher-ground-nye-24-25-teaser...

Performance Artists: 

J.Pipps aka @eviebopper Jenna is a local artist specialising in costume design, installation / sculpture, animation and video editing. Her larger-than-life bug and dragon characters tore up the dance floor at our summer event, and the crowd was enchanted by her “Asteroid” light installation. Jenna creates interactive art that sparks joy and draws you into a fantastical, flamboyant world where bugs are royalty and dragons are gods. She brings her Bug character back for NYE along with a dreamy outdoor installation.

@bec_afia returns to Higher Ground, spinning fire with a techy, flowing style. Witness her graceful double stave flow, delivering a fiery performance you won’t forget.

🔥 Jessica.Co | 20 years of fire & flow magic! Born from a discipline and passion in contemporary dance at HSPA, Jess thrives on the fringe with radical & ritualistic sideshow vibes Hypnotising audiences like moths to her flame. 

Body Art: 

The incredible Pixie Korna Face Painting duo—Sara & Carly—are bringing their UV body painting skills to the HG NYE stage! 💜🧡💛💚💙 With over a decade of experience spreading color, creativity, and pixie vibes, these sisters have dazzled events of all kinds, from kids’ parties to psychedelic art festivals. 🧚‍♀️
✨ This NYE, prepare to be blown away as they paint up an ultraviolet storm that’s sure to light up the night and add an extra dose of magic to the celebration. 🌈 Don’t miss the chance to experience their artistry!

Live Art:

@juliajayart Julia Jay is a Freehand Pen & Watercolour Artist who has created a life full of magic through working for herself as a full time artist for the past 6 years. Each piece of art Julia creates holds its own energetic transmission~ inspired by the stories she collects, all the tiny details in nature & the fairy realm. This HG Julia will be showcase of her amazing performance art too! We are so lucky 🍀

The Higher Ground Bass & Arts NYE 2024 promises to be an immersive and unforgettable experience for those seeking a fusion of music, art, and positive vibes. 

Acknowledgment of Indigenous Land: The event organisers acknowledge that the event is taking place on the land of the Awabakal/Muloobinba people. They respect the past and present Elders and the emerging generation.