Rinne-Ne, Dialogue & Door84 pres. Toru Ikemoto (JP) & Blu Gum

Door 84, Rinn-Ne and Dialogue Records are joining forces on Friday April 11 for one huge little get together. Attempting to join the dots between our cities established and upcoming tastemakers, we’re in for a big one!

Joining us is Osaka DJ and composer Toru Ikemoto. The established music teacher at yell0w and label boss (AUM) will grace our basement with his full live set, as he visits town for his debut show. Toru is known for his diverse, hypnotic sound, honing in on deep, driving live techno. He has releases on labels such as BCCO and Nachto, as well as his through his own imprint, AUM.

We’ve also called up Meanjin expat and scene favourite Blu Gum for the proceedings.

Rounding out our lineup is Rinn-Ne resident and Osaka-to-Meanjin favourite Goodrug! Upcoming Bayside/Meanjin DJ Khino joins us to kick off proceedings.

Event artwork by Luke Fee @drawnbyfree

Early tickets on sale now!

TORU IKEMOTO

Toru Ikemoto started out his music career in 2002 and soon began releasing tracks he’d produced through techno labels such as on Monoid Recordings (Start EP002) with signature techno and minimal house sound.

His production releases have been piling up on a number of different labels from around the world with world-class DJs such as Richie Hawtin, Rødhad, Marrøn, Rene Wise and Joseph Capriati featuring his tracks in their club and party sets.

He’s also experienced success as a winner of various production competitions, such as those run through Plus Records & Cocoon Records. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by music industry magazines such as Mixmag, where his rising star has been recognised through a number of interviews about his work and performance.

Toru makes sure to stay well grounded in his roots, working with “SiNE,” the Osaka and Tokyo-based party crew he founded to run parties and production sessions focused on the freshest sounds in Techno and House. In 2017, he founded “yell0w,” his own DJ and production artist school in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, where he teaches and works to develop the next generation of up-and-coming local electronic artists as an Ableton Certified trainer.

BLU GUM

Travelling up from his recent Naarm relocation, Meanjin expat Blu Gum returns for a rare set up in BTown. An underground favourite, Blu Gum has been a part of many of the cities most exciting parties and crews. Expect things to twist... and turn.

GOODRUG

Goodrug is a DJ and event organizer based in Brisbane and Osaka, dedicated to shaping the underground rave movement. Drawing inspiration from hardcore, acid techno, and trance, their sets deliver a dynamic fusion of relentless energy, deep hypnotic elements, and raw industrial power. 

As the founder of RINN-NE, they curate events that connect both local and international artists, fostering a thriving underground culture. With a mission to elevate Brisbane’s rave scene, Goodrug continues to push boundaries, bringing fast-paced rhythms and immersive sonic experiences to the dancefloor.

KHINO

Hailing from the Bayside of Meanjin, Khino is heavily inspired and motivated by the journey of his Sicilian roots, applying this into his hypnotic, dark, driving sound aiming to mesmerise and excite all on the dancefloor.

VENUE/ACCESSIBILITY INFO

Door84 is a licensed venue with full bar service. ABSOLUTELY NO BYO.

Please enter via our Burnett Lane entrace.

Door84 is not wheelchair accessible.

We want to reiterate that Door84 operates as a queer space where everyone is welcome. We recognise the need for an action/safety plan and will have a team on the night working door and moving through the venue to ensure a comfortable night for everyone. If there is anything that bothers you or needs attention, do not hesitate to reach out to Rinne-Ne/Dialogue team (outlined on our socials) or the Door84 team.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we will gather, the Yuggerah and Turrbal people of Meanjin. Our events take place on stolen land. We recognise and pay respect to elder’s past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be.