Real Fluid - The Jubby EP Takeover
Description
Sonic Fiction Recordings takes over Real Fluid at The Chippo Hotel for a very special day celebrating the release of The Jubby Project EP.
Created in honour of our friend DJ A.L.F., who sadly passed away in 2019, The Jubby Project is a celebration of Alf's life, his music, and the lasting impact he had on the drum & bass community. The release brings together artists, friends, and supporters to pay tribute to a true member of the scene.
All funds raised from The Jubby Project EP are being donated directly to Alf's wife and son, helping to support the family he loved so dearly.
This is a free event, and everyone is welcome to come down, enjoy the music, share stories, and celebrate Alf's legacy with us. If you'd like to contribute, you can also make a donation through Humanitix.
Expect a full day of quality drum & bass, good people, and positive vibes as Sonic Fiction Recordings brings the community together for a cause that's close to our hearts.
Free Entry | Optional Donations Welcome
Come celebrate Alf's life. Honour the music. Support the family.
Lineup
Chris Munky
Conducting Munky business since 1999, straight out of Bristol, UK - DJ, producer, MC and label boss Chris Munky draws his music selections from a vast collection of both vinyl & digital archives. DJ sets can journey through a blend of original sounds, classics and dubplate specials; spanning jungle, drum & bass, breakbeats, garage, hip hop, funk and anything dubwise. As an MC, Chris brings some vital vocal energy to DJ sets, where he specialises in connecting with the crowd and maximising the good times at every event. His ‘host & toast’ style allows the music to breathe while his lyrics weave in and out of the mix, complimenting his DJ. Chris Munky has toured hard over the last decade and has performed in 32 countries worldwide. From Mumbai to Vancouver, Northern Bass to Glastonbury and beach festivals to aircraft hangars; providing the finest selection in bass weighty gems from the past, present and future. He has also collaborated both live and in the studio with with the likes of Eva Lazarus, LTJ Bukem, Royalston, Serial Killaz, Aphrodite, Chali 2na, Baby Bam (Jungle Brothers), INJA, Gardna, Parly B, Dub Fx & P.Smurf; amongst other incredible producers and vocalists. Original productions and remixes can be found on Murkt, Liondub International, Westwood Recordings, Jungle Cakes, High Chai Records, Gravitas Records, Muti Music and his own Banana Bombs Records imprint.
Vice Versa
Vice Versa is a Sydney-born drum and bass duo made up of brothers Rajesh and Rohan Deshpande. They first broke into the global scene back in 2002 after connecting with LTJ Bukem, establishing a signature style built on funky, deep, and rolling sounds. Over the years, they’ve put out tracks on major labels like DJ Marky’s Innerground, DJ Zinc’s Bingo Beats, and Makoto’s Humanelements. Spending time living in different parts of Asia, Rohan in Tokyo and Rajesh in Beijing, has kept their sound evolving alongside their personal experiences and moods, but their core focus has always remained the same: producing deep electronic music meant to move people.
Versions
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Versions is a drum & bass producer known for crafting soulful, forward-thinking productions that blend warm basslines, driving rhythms, and emotive storytelling. Versions has steadily built a reputation for creating music that resonates both on the dancefloor and at home. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of music, from dub to rnb, jazz and classical, Versions approaches each release with a focus on vibe, sonic detail, and emotional connection. His productions explore a wide spectrum of drum & bass, the space between melody and movement, but always with powerful grooves and expansive energy. Over the years, Versions has released music on respected labels including Redeyes' imprint Five Alley, Lunar Records, and Sonic Fiction Recordings, showcasing a diverse yet cohesive artistic vision across multiple platforms. Each release reflects a commitment to pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a distinctive and recognisable sound. As a foundation artist of the Sonic Fiction Recordings roster, Versions continues to evolve and deliver music that resonates as deeply personal and authentic soul music. With new releases and collaborations on the horizon, Versions is establishing himself as one of Sydney's emerging talents in the underground electronic music scene.
Inspectah
INSPECTAH is a Gold Coast-based drum & bass DJ, producer, radio host, and promoter known for blending the soulful emotion of liquid DnB with the deeper, darker textures of minimal rollers. A passionate contributor to the Australian drum & bass community, INSPECTAH hosts Tempo, a weekly DnB radio show on 105.7 Radio Metro, and runs Tempo Events, helping to grow and support the scene both on and off the dancefloor. As a DJ, he's become a familiar name across the Gold Coast and Brisbane while also performing interstate in Sydney and Hobart. Along the way, he's shared line-ups with some of the genre's most respected artists, including Halogenix, Pola & Bryson, Monrroe, GLXY, Fred V, Etherwood, The Upbeats, and Ed Rush & Optical. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, INSPECTAH is driven by contrast and progression. His sets and productions move seamlessly between uplifting melodies and weighty low-end pressure, creating journeys that are equally soulful and powerful. Following the release of his debut single Fragments through Shipment Studios, INSPECTAH now has two EPs signed to Sonic Fiction Recordings for 2027, with much more music on the horizon.
Antic MC
Growing up in Auckland, Antic discovered drum & bass as a teenager at K-Road’s iconic “The Breaks” nights at Hertzog, an experience that sparked a lifelong connection to the sound. His MC journey began in 1997 with DJ K-Tel at Wellington’s Bar Bodega, soon becoming a resident with Bass Frontiers. In 1999, he made his Sydney debut alongside UK legends Kemistry & Storm at Sublime, before relocating later that year to become a key part of the city’s drum & bass scene. He went on to host radio on Dex FM and perform widely, including appearances at Big Day Out, Two Tribes, and a long-running Friday residency at Sublime @ Home in Darling Harbour. With a career spanning over three decades, Antic has shared the stage with many of drum & bass’s biggest names. Known for his deep understanding of the genre, his MC style is rooted in timing, space, and enhancing the music, never overpowering it. His approach represents the DJ, the promoter, and the dancefloor experience first and foremost. After stepping back in 2017 to focus on hip-hop projects, Antic returns to drum & bass, Sydney and Wellington based and ready to bring that same energy and experience back to the mic.
The Obvious
When two mates share a passion for hip hop beats and production techniques, it's Obvious what you get. Literally. When Alf Nguyen and Gerard Henry started making beats circa 2000, The Obvious were born. Drenched with trip hop and hip hop sounds with a dash of dub, The Obvious are a head nodders delight.
Ed Gee
Ed Gee first discovered DJing in 1995, starting out with happy breakbeat and hardcore before moving through trance, house and breaks, and eventually finding his place in drum & bass. His first proper gig came at Joined at the Bass in Newtown, alongside mates A.L.F. and LUCIAN, where hip hop and deeper styles of DnB set the tone. After winning the Radio Dex Bedroom Bangers competition in 1999, he went on to support international acts including Grooverider, LTJ Bukem, J Majik, Roni Size and Total Science. Known for his versatility, Ed Gee built a reputation for being able to play any set time, always keeping the floor moving regardless of the crowd size. After time away raising a family, he returned to DJing, with the shift from vinyl to CDJs marking a new chapter rather than a barrier. The format changed, but the music and energy remained the same. Now, with a more rounded approach but the same passion, Ed Gee continues to play the music he’s loved for decades, whether that’s classic ’90s jazz-influenced DnB, deeper selections or straight up dancefloor bangers. Alongside this, he’s focused on giving back to the scene that’s been such a big part of his life for over 30 years as co-owner of Sonic Fiction Recordings with good friends LUCIAN and Vice Versa.
LUCIAN
LUCIAN is Co Owner of Sonic Fiction Recordings and emerged in the late 1990s, known for his deep, atmospheric, and tech-driven sound. His DJ sets, characterized by fast-paced, layered, and precise mixing, have made him a crowd favourite. This reputation earned him the opportunity to support some of Drum & Bass most influential names, including Calibre, Total Science, Bad Company, Marcus Intalex, Jubei, Commix, Aphrodite, Moving Fusion, Bailey, Ray Keith, J Majik, Friction, A Sides, Delicat, Operate, Rizzle, Etherwood, Fred V, Ulterior Motive, and Patife. For over three decades, LUCIAN has been promoting in Sydney, creating successful club nights like Sonic Fiction, United, Momentum, Joined at the Bass, and Airbourne. This dedication led to successful tours across Australia’s East Coast, including Melbourne, Canberra, and Brisbane. After stepping back to focus on family, LUCIAN is back in the trenches with renewed fire, driving Sonic Fiction Recordings alongside Vice Versa and Ed Gee. Who are on a mission to champion the next wave of Drum & Bass talent.
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