Upstairs

25/11/2023

23/11/2023

DJ Hara (short for Charalambos) is the other half of the Upstairs movement & resident DJ. He brings with him an eye (and ear) for the cosmos, also an avant garde font-type & staircase collector who enjoys collecting music that extends across a few genre spectrums; maneuvering within the realms of ambient, down-tempo, trip hop, acid, house, minimal, electro, and techno. This all started in the late 2000’s under the moniker “Metro Ticket”, which gained popularity during the 2010 era. This Saturday he’s back to unfold yet another story

See you there!

20/11/2023

Mandy Alexander aka .poestes is a writer, DJ and online radio host. Her aim is to look at music as a function for healing through movement. Her use of house and techno music, unpacks the roots of these genres attributed by black musicians during the 1980’s. Through both mediums, Hypoestes engages in critical conversations surrounding marginalisation and inequalities within the electronic dance music scene, as well as the lived realities of people of colour in South Africa. These conversations extend to the dancefloor by use of dominant percussive elements which are found in many nguni and bantu cultures

Having just returned from a trip to Berlin with performances at renowned parties such as Whole Festival and Tresor, we’re looking forward to a fresh record bag and a poetic anarchy that evokes emotion and conscious thought

Tickets on DM
Don’t miss this one out

10/11/2023

.ooz has spent most of his life discovering and collecting music across formats, with the aim to discover an auditory precision to unravell what makes people tick musically. This obession has led him on a journey of digging to master the art of DJ’ying.

His selection is imbued with a propulsive rhythm between house & techno not shying away from sweltering electro kick-snares, rolling djembes and compelling vocals enabling a mind voyage.

Catch him as the clock strikes midnight into the later hours of the party. Happy landing…

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25/10/2023

sat // 25.11

This time in a new room downstairs - we present to you a night of chance and a deep sonic journey in our home in Selby

Joining us we have our admired guests Hypoestes and Dokta Ooz, each bringing their own unique spell…with resident DJ Hara holding it till’ late

Stay tuned for ticket info

See you there 🪄

30/06/2023

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30/06/2023

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28/06/2023

A Biodynamic farmer by day and musician by night. skill set includes music production, DJ’ing, co-writing and co-running a record label (Sabusa Records), a record label dedicated, in part, to pushing the boundaries of electronic music. This journey has taken him to notable venues around the world having worked with artists such as Vulane Mthembu, Sinethemba Twalo and Desire Marea. Most importantly, the beauty in all of this: His commitment to sustainable agriculture due to his passion for the environment which compliments his artistic endeavours, where he’s set to change the world for the better.

Catch him mid-peak-hours on July 1st until the wee hours of the morning!

27/06/2023

A forever searcher of the authentic and a master of the art of the loop; from the gritty and the sleazy to the futuristic & the hopeful, to the melancholic and the gloomy. A jagged artist with a reluctance for convention yet always eager to portray an honest tale.

“I think the point of a d-floor goes further than dance, it’s to connect with others as well as to enable introspection and self expression with sincerity.”

26/06/2023

https://ra.co/events/1725674

Inviting you into their Upstairs world once again, with a new and intimate home in Selby Johannesburg with guest DJs Sunsunus and a live set by Louis in the Lab, two intriguing artists where the music takes up most of their time.

16/12/2022

Up, down, left, right it don’t matter as long as you are moving. Join us on Thursday 22 December for a special one off event at Mødular. ⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️

Johannesburg residents Ricardo Pinto and DJ Hara join Saunter for a night of unadulterated groove 🪐🪐🪐

16/09/2022

Nana Zulu grew up on the banks of Kwa-Zulu Natal alongside her four brothers who introduced her to House Music. A flame was ignited which two decades later has grown into a burning blaze expressed in every set that she plays. The fire-starter joins the Upstairs bill for tomorrows opening Summer Party ☀️☀️☀️

16/09/2022

Chad Ferris is an electronic music enthusiast and DJ from Johannesburg. He is a friend of the underground who is always present on the periphery of a dance floor. Chad has a curious ear for the more sophisticated side of electronic music with his wax collection of dubbed out house and minimal breaks. We can’t wait for this one 🔥🔥🔥 JUST 1 DAY TO GO 💣

22/07/2022

Mvelo is a renowned for his adaptable and charismatic style which sees him drifting in-between atmospheric soundscapes and grittier deep & tech rhythms. He continues to push the sonic envelope with his experimental grooves and intelligent mixing style. The Don from Durban makes his debut at Upstairs next week Saturday 30 July and we cannot wait 🛸🛸🛸

🎟 https://www.howler.co.za/events/upstairs-30-july-7814 🎟

19/07/2022

Upstairs tickets are now on sale with 50 Complimentary Tickets to gift away 🎁 Simply register via the Howler link below. We expect these to go fairly quick and recommend registering sooner rather than later 🎟

https://www.howler.co.za/events/upstairs-30-july-7814

18/07/2022

Upstairs tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9AM 🛸 In celebration of our new venue, we will be issuing 50 Complimentary Tickets with Pre-Sale Tickets available thereafter. Keep an eye on our pages for the Howler registration link 🎟

07/07/2022

New Season... New Space... Welcome to Upstairs - Saturday 30 July 👽