Area 3000

Hermitude are 25 years deep, eight albums in, and recently finished a national tour.  In this interview, the Blue Mountains duo join Sindy at Area 3000 Radio to talk about what it meant to fall back in love with club music, how they both independently landed on the same album title in the middle of the night, and why making Eight has been one of the most joyful creative experiences of their career...

Area 3000's Sindy sits down with Dan Crosby , label boss of Leeds-based Permission to Dance Records , ahead of the launch of their biggest project to date: No Signal, a 14-track vinyl compilation featuring exclusively Australian artists, dropping April 17th. Dan talks about how PTD started during lockdown, how Australia became the label's heartland, the process of curating a VA designed to be list...

We welcome special guest ŽIVA - the solo project of Croatian-born, Melbourne-based artist Lucija Ivšić, whose second album ŽIIVA is out now. Lucija's story is genuinely remarkable: she fronted acclaimed Croatian post-punk band Punčke from age 14, touring 30 countries and sharing stages with Queens of the Stone Age, before walking away at the band's peak, moving to Melbourne, and starting c...

We sat down with New York-based DJ and budding music producer DJ DOU during his first trip to Melbourne, Australia. In this conversation, he opens up about how he learned to DJ in just two weeks before his first gig, playing back-to-back with one of his biggest inspirations, the importance of not comparing yourself to others, and why Four Tet changed the way he thinks about music. A genuine, hones...

Born in San Sebastián, raised between the Basque Country and Seville, and now firmly rooted in Manchester, DJ Zuri has built her sound by moving through the world with open ears. We sat down with her at the Area 3000 studio to talk about learning to DJ in just a week under the wing of a female mentor she deeply admired, why a residency is the best DJ school money can't buy, and how listening t...

Area 3000 resident Seif , host of Munra Radio, caught up with Sydney DJ and artist Ciara at Pitch Music & Arts 2026 , just 30 minutes after she came off stage. Fresh from a whirlwind set, she talks about what it means to feel good while DJing, the chaos of rebuilding a USB specifically for this show and playing music you genuinely love. As she puts it, the best DJs are the ones where you can j...

Area 3000 caught up with Estella Boersma , a Dutch DJ and producer based in Berlin, for a conversation about modular systems and the gear shaping her latest releases, including the Torso Sculpting Sampler and Roland TR-1000. She shares how she builds the airy, textured soundscapes she’s known for. We also dive into the contrast between club sets and outdoor festivals, and the energy exchange betwe...

Area 3000 resident Fabian and Carpe Noctem host sits down with Yikes at Pitch Music & Arts Festival for an insight into performance, process, and community. Returning to Pitch for the third time, Yikes reflects on how understanding a festival’s energy shapes his sets - leaning into the high-intensity dancefloor while continuing to evolve his sound. Beyond the stage, he unpacks the role of radi...

In this interview, we sit down with Melbourne-based artist Mark Bo Chu to explore how he turns everyday moments into powerful works of art. Mark’s background spans multiple creative worlds, from concert piano to fiction writing, today he’s best known for his paintings capturing the raw energy of Melbourne. In this conversation we discuss Mark’s unconventional artistic journey, why accessibility ma...

In this Area 3000 interview, we’re joined by Georgia Farry, also known as Baby G - DJ, producer, and music industry insider whose career spans artist management, bookings, and touring. We talk about her journey through the scene, the challenges and wins along the way, what it takes to bring events like Pitch Music & Arts Festival to life, and how she’s learning to balance creativity with burno...

DJ and producer Marli joins us to talk about her journey from Melbourne to Paris and what it really takes to build a life and career on the other side of the world. She opens up about the challenges of her first year abroad, finding community in a new city, and the cultural contrasts between Parisian and Australian nightlife. We also dive into how fashion and music intersect in Paris, her upcoming...

I noticed SLAMROSS1000 on the upcoming Melbourne PayPal Fashion Festival lineup a few weeks ago and knew we had to chat about the intersection of music, fashion, and queer club culture ✨ We sit down with the DJ-turned-designer to talk about evolving from DIY merch drops into a full fashion label, the influence of Melbourne’s queer club scene, and why authenticity matters more than virality. We di...

We sat down with VTSS at Beyond The Valley to chat about intuition, identity, and the courage it takes to evolve, both as an artist and as a person. From knowing when it’s time to make a major life shift, to reclaiming self-expression in a culture that often encourages conformity, VTSS reflects on what it means to stay aligned with who you are as everything around you grows louder. We talk about p...

Recorded at Beyond The Valley , this conversation sees Morphena reflecting on their journey between Buenos Aires and Berlin, and how moving between cities, scenes, and communities has shaped their identity and sound. We talk about staying true to yourself, the importance of community, and why emotional connection always comes first in their music. Morphena opens up about their eclectic approach to...

We sat down with Irish dance powerhouse Jazzy for a candid and feel-good conversation about one of the biggest years of her career so far. From baking pastries at work to hearing her own tracks on the radio, Jazzy reflects on the whirlwind moments that shaped her journey and why it still hasn’t fully sunk in. She opens up about the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the power of collaborat...

In this privileged conversation, we sit down with Miss Kaninna - a proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja, Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman - to talk artistry, advocacy, and the realities of navigating the music industry. Recorded live at Beyond The Valley . Fresh off the release of her first official music video for “Backstreets,” Miss Kaninna opens up about the creative and emotional process of bringi...

More memories, less dreams. Recorded live during her debut appearance at Beyond The Valley , where she played not once, but twice, including a surprise set on the Red Bull Unforeseen Stage, this conversation captures MAD.DAY at a defining moment in her journey. She reflects on the emotional intensity of festival performance, the rituals and gratitude practices that ground her before stepping on st...

We sit down with Loosie Grind at Beyond The Valley to talk confidence, community, and carving out your own lane. From teaching herself to DJ and produce during lockdown to shaking the Valley Stage at one of Australia’s biggest festivals, Loosie Grind shares how queer joy, authenticity, and self-belief have shaped her sound and career. We chat about staying true to who you are, building safe spaces...

Join us for a chat with TV Rock's Grant Smillie as he reflects on their journey from early remixes to chart-topping club anthems. We unpack the creative process behind their most iconic tracks, the realities of producing an album, and the bold choices that helped shape their sound in the electronic music scene. This conversation offers a look inside music production, performance, and longevity...

Welcome to the world of Rising Sun Festival! 🌞In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Elise and Sam, the visionary founders behind the Rising Sun Festival, to explore the heart and soul of this unique event. Discover how Rising Sun goes beyond music and art to create a vibrant community experience filled with connection, creativity, and joy. From the festival's humble beginnings to its...

Welcome to this special conversation on Area 3000. I’m joined today by someone who has helped shape live music and festivals across three major creative regions: India, Australia, and New Zealand. Our guest is Manish Chandnani , Director of blaide.live and a leading producer of festivals and large-scale events. In India, Manish played a key role in producing some of the country’s biggest cultural...

What does it really take to bring a music festival to life? In this interview, Gateway Festival directors Matt, Charlotte, and Mitch pull back the curtain on the passion, planning, and persistence behind one of the most exciting new festivals on the Melbourne scene. From humble club nights to a full-scale festival, the trio shares how they turned a dream into a destination, and the lessons they le...

@ricky_nord invites rising star and turbo queen @bellaclaxton for @club___elevate today! Bella has gone from strength to strength, proving to be a dominating force within our dance scene. She's headlined sets at @lost_sundays @letthemeatcakenyd & plenty more, with no signs of slowing down. Bella is also the founder of @inhouse_radio and on the @associatedartistsau roster. 👀

In this episode, @iti______ 🇵🇰 is joined by Eora-based DJ & radio presenter @omgdazza 🇧🇩🇵🇰 to chat about their experiences of being South-Asian Muslims in the Australian music industry ☪️🤲🏾 They touch on topics such as: community disapproval, hiding one’s faith, Islam and music, and being a working artist during Ramadan. Two hours jam-packed with music and insightful discussion, this episode...

Ricky Nord speaks to Techno powerhouse @tred___ for this month's edition of Club Elevate. Following TRED's huge stint of shows across Aus, Ricky sits down with him to chat all things music. Big show ahead, lock in! ⚡️ @ricky_nord