Release - Klub Nite (II)

This is our 'Release' and for this instalment, we return to Paradiso Music Room for another 'Klub Nite'. 

Friday • 27th of November • 8pm - 3am • Paradiso Music Room • Byron Bay.

The sonic senses will be Hi-Fi powered by VOID Acoustics and we are super excited to announce that this 'Klub Nite' will be headlined by a production powerhouse who's released on formidable imprints such as Dekmantel, Faith Beat and Timedance, while also running his own label/party series 'Deaf Tech'. We welcome 'PLOY', all the way from the UK for his debut show in Byron Bay. You're also in safe hands with the tastemakers on support, as we have trusted Paradiso and Release residents - DJ Ingrid, Adam Sillars and Nicholas Ching on warm up duties.

PLOY (UK) 3hr Set

PLOY, the pseudonym of South London based artist 'Sam Smith', emerged onto the scene in 2016 with his debut release, ‘Sala One Five’ on the renowned 'Hessle Audio' label. Then, expertly followed up by a slew of EP’s finding residence on Batu’s 'Timedance', the faction whom collectively carved out a unique sound in a shockingly short space of time, grounded in UK bassbin principles, yet pushing that prism in wild, crooked new ways that have become something of a signature aesthetic.

In recent years, Smith released his debut LP ‘Unlit Signals’ on New York label 'L.I.E.S. and has gone on to remix the likes of Len Faki, Bjarki and Mount Kimbie. He is now channeling his production into the style of contemporary house, drawing influence from the past 30 years of the genre’s factions such as progressive, tech-house and garage.

As well as regularly performing in the world’s top venues (including the closing of Amsterdam institution 'De School' and the now defunct Tokyo nightclub 'Contact'), Ploy holds down a residency on London radio station 'Rinse FM', in which he condenses his signature combination of propulsive house, techno and garage into a two hour monthly broadcast.

2025 saw a hefty release schedule for PLOY, with him releasing a full length LP on 'Dekmantel', a 5-track EP for Ryan Elliot’s fan favourite 'Faith Beat' imprint and a contribution to the ten year anniversary of 'Timedance' compilation. Earlier this year, he also released his incredible 4-track EP titled 'Glizzy' on 'Dekmantel'.

DJ Ingrid

DJ Ingrid is a Byron Bay based DJ and the Musical Director at 'Paradiso Music Room' with over a decade in Australia’s underground house music scene. Known for her vinyl-led, deeply musical approach, she moves across house, deep house, tech house and shades of techno, drawing from disco, funk, jazz, Latin, hip hop and left-field sounds.

She is the driving force behind 'Love Above Records' and has curated over 60 club events, alongside past residencies at Revolver Upstairs, Glamorama, and Melbourne Music Room. Her work has extended into major cultural and festival spaces including The Australian Open, Hopkins Creek and Piknic Électronik and she has supported international artists such as Palms Trax, Peggy Gou, Chaos in the CBD, DJ Koze + more.

Ten years in, Ingrid continues to evolve without compromise. House music is at her core with soul in every selection and a selector’s instinct that consistently delivers.

Also, warming up the room will be your trusted 'Release' founders and 'Paradiso Music Room' residents - Adam Sillars and Nicholas Ching.

Release is a safe space for all and we wholeheartedly acknowledge this event takes place on stolen land. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians, the Arakwal, Minjungbal, and Widjabul Wia-bal people as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, past, present and future.