OMAR SOULEYMAN (SYR)

All shows at Northcote Theatre are standing room unless otherwise specifiedAll shows at Northcote Theatre are licensed and strictly 18+

Crown Ruler + Skylab Radio present OMAR SOULEYMAN(SYR)December 5th Skylab Radio x Crown Ruler join forces to present a supercharged takeover of resistance, rhythm and revelry.From the margins to the mainstage - a raucous rising of solidarity – stacked with a kaleidoscope of sonic disruptors from across the world.OMAR SOULEYMANThe one and only Omar Souleyman. The Syrian-born experimentalist who has shaken up the world with his high-octane hybridisation of Syrian Dabke and contemporary synthesized rhythms. A bonafide icon - the former wedding performer has consistently remained ahead of the pulse, collaborating with everyone from Bjork to Four Tet and taking his distinct sound to stratospheric places.To witness a Souleyman live set is to lose yourself in a rapturous and hypnotising explosion of pure dancefloor energy. His now-infamous performance at Meredith where he had the entire supernatural amphitheatre levitating has become folklore. We are honoured to welcome the “King of Dabke” for his only Naarm show this summer.And that’s just the beginning…-DJ PGZ - Naarm-based DJ, producer and radio presenter celebrated for his fierce dancefloor energy, underground cuts from around the world, and deep commitment to community and uplifting Indigenous voices - Firas & Ramsey – A special combination, two of Naarm’s most beloved selectors and pillars of community going head-to-head.- Ricali & Shah – Two DJs with roots in North Africa and Middle East, join forces in a B2B session; weaving together the sounds of home and away.- 2Lubly – The untouchable tandem from Boorlo/Perth bringing pure afterparty debauchery to close out proceedings on the mezzanine.- Yallateef Zaffe – A nod to Omar Souleyman's roots as a wedding singer, experience the tradition of Zaffe, a roving matrimonial performance injecting infectious Arabic flavour into the mayhem of celebration.SKYLAB RADIO & HIGH NOTEA night that can’t be contained, we’re spilling out into the neighbourhood block. High Note will be humming - Unlocking Space 2 for a Habibi Halfa Takeover featuring Tarabeat live and the essential MzRizk.Simultaneously, Skylab HQ will be broadcasting live throughout the night, sending the party out across digital frequencies for those who can’t be there in the flesh. This dance revolution will be heard well beyond the 3070 postcode.Filling the SLR frequencies comes a mighty ensemble of Naarm’s most notorious - Baby G, Christobel, Ecstatic Mob w/ DJ PGZ, Kerfew Collective, Lakatoi, Jale & Minimale Fatale.FOOD BY SHAMIAT AUTHENTIC SYRIAN RESTAURANTOf course, it would only be fitting to invite an undisputed favourite to keep you sustained. A family-owned business with over 25-years in the game, Shamiat are coming with treats on repeat.Artwork by Maryos Syawish* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *This event takes place on the stolen and unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to elders past, present, emerging and future, and extend that respect to First Nations peoples the world over.