Family Friends: Soichi Terada

The first of many reunions. Family Friends returns to kick off 2022 with a palpable live show experience from Japan’s house darling Soichi Terada. 

After a memorable debut at The Boatbuilders Yard in December, we continue to flaunt the power of music and human connection throughout the summer and beyond. An ongoing collaboration between two of Naarm’s most trusted party purveyors - WAT Artists & Crown Ruler, the two agencies are joining forces to fill the city with all the right frequencies.

Sunday January 9th at the brand new incarnation of New Guernica, we welcome a revered icon. Hot off the heels of his latest ‘Asakusa Light’, his first LP of new material in over 25 years, Soichi Terada returns to Naarm to deliver a brand new, uplifting live performance. 

Soichi Terada’s commanding position today is a culmination of a successful five-year renaissance that saw the DJ, producer and computer game composer discovered by a new wave of clubgoers. Recent years have given Terada long-overdue recognition well beyond the borders of his native Japan. It was the 2015 compilation of music from his label Far East Recordings, masterminded by Hunee and released by influential label Rush Hour that brought the pioneering figure back into the limelight and took the musical mind across the globe. His legend has only grown since. Cherished by music lovers for his truly infectious live show, Terada has become a must-see billing on any programme. A blissful, high energy experience that brings his audiences along for the ride.

The very special occasion calls for a very special lineup of supports. Celebrating our dance community’s love affair with Japan, we welcome our own beloved Japanese expats Elle Shimada (Live) along with DJs Naru, Genki Tanaka and Naoto. Joining them is a truly eclectic mix of boundary pushing live electronica and DJ know-how as we welcome more favourites in E Fishpool (Live), Hybrid Man (Live), Hysteric, Monfreaq, Emelyne along with interstate guest Cousin (Sydney). 

Find freedom and connect with our like-minded music lovers. A genre-bending exploration through forward-reaching club sounds and the translation into the live context, Kick off 2022 correctly with Family Friends and be reminded of what makes our hometown so special. 

This event will take place on the lands of the Wurrundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their Elders past and present, and pay their respect to all First Nations people. Always Was, Always Will Be.

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