__[Vivid Sydney](https://www.vividsydney.com/) isn't all about the epic, the luminescent and the glitterati. If you want to dig into the underground cool of Sydney, take yourself to one of these gigs.__ 

### [Tumbalong Nights](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/tumbalong-nights) 

![Tumbalong Nights](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/2qXJWUKaAfQczAP0bmMasZ/f9f2735dc517f29bf9af8c620ae8a733/Vivid_Sydney_Tumbalong_Nights.jpg)

Across 12 nights of free contemporary music, Tumbalong Nights will host some of Australia’s finest acts including Yothu Yindi, Ziggy Ramo, Dan Sultan, Hatchie and Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir. International talent joining the line-up includes Japanese pop act Cornelius and London’s Esa’s Afro Synth Band. There’ll also be a very special celebration for 15 years of Triple J Unearthed High and DJs keep the vibes high from Sunday to Wednesday nights. Beloved Australian children's acts including Peter Combe and Zindzi and the Zillionaires kick things off before the lights turn on every Saturday from 5pm.

__Free__ 

__Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour__ 

__Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June__ 

### [Settings with Bambii and Tommy Gold](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/settings-tm-w-bambii-and-tommy-gold) 

![Settings at Universal](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/2K3LYDr8oEB2jRVwDW3mHy/ed81fbcdfdc890b5375a2fac6e2d47ee/-BAMBII---TOMMY-GOLD-hero.jpg)

Rap, hip hop and electronic music with a fashion and design twist. There’ll be sets from Toronto producer and DJ Bambii, and London DJ and NTS Radio programmer Tommy Gold. 

__From $33__ 

__Universal, Darlinghurst__ 

__Thursday 1 June from 9pm to Friday 2 June 4am__ 

### [Athletica x Bypass: Thermal Mass](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/athletica-x-bypass-thermal-mass) 

![Athletica x Bypass: Thermal Mass at 107 South Eveleigh](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/6n50GgOl00uA3WndhFicr9/c8134669f4b71ccdf38fef8045c3abe6/Athletica_alt_1.jpeg)

A day-to-night dancefloor showcasing underground DJs. Featuring Moopie, Kalyani and Bobby Vibe Positive, as well as back to back sets from Baschoe and Rakish and Isa and Deepa. Plus, a portion of the profits will go towards Seed Mob, the first Indigenous youth climate network.

__From $22__ 

__107 South Eveleigh, at 2 Davy Rd Eveleigh__ 

__Saturday 3 June from 2pm to 10pm__ 

### [Club Service](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/club-service) 

![Club Service at The CTA Business Club](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/3tY6VVXwqDf2vHIkyHGCja/b02fc7831247c17b318a8f2017bac7f0/ab2abce0-ef8f-11ed-9209-fdc0728ffe76--Club-Service-hero.jpg)

Produced by rap and club music label Trackwork, this night is all about top-shelf sets and digital art. There’ll be dystopic reggaeton from Kelman Duran who was recently featured on Beyonce’s Renaissance, rap and electronic music from Utility, and many more. 

__From $21__ 

__The CTA Business Club, city centre__ 

__Saturday 3 June from 5pm to Sunday 4 June 2am__ 

### [NLV Records All Night](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/nlv-records-all-night) 

![NLV Records All Night at The Abercrombie](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5sSjBKjpNCzs50joU0e8Db/294385aa65d3e2b83e6fd5a21f3139ac/153f73d0-ef9c-11ed-9563-134a13b9e91e--NLV-Records-All-Night-hero.jpg)

NLV Records is one of Australia’s most trend-setting independent labels and at the forefront of the club, rap, dance and electronic scene. This night will celebrate its community of forward-thinking artists, producers with turbocharged sets from DJs like Nina Las Vegas, Anna Lunoe, FOURA and Big Skeez.   

__From $31__ 

__The Abercrombie, Chippendale__ 

__Saturday 10 June from 9pm to Sunday 11 June 5am__

### [Nectar](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/nectar-at-vivid-sydney) 

![Nectar at The Civic Hotel](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/3iRMg9aUvaEerwZjFy63Dj/96785e97b176bc4153efdbe6937c2dba/9616eef0-ef9e-11ed-8795-d731c7358f7b--NECTAR-at-Vivid-Sydney-hero.jpg)

An immense night of experimental club music – twisted techno, spacey electro and wonky baselines – from cutting edge Australian and UK artists. Dance the night away under an immersive lighting installation and enjoy sets from DJ Scorpion, Natalia (FBi Radio), Pure Space imprint head and DJ Andy Garvey, and Soft Centre co-creator Jemma Cole. 

__From $35__ 

__Civic Hotel__ 

__Saturday 17 June from 10pm to Sunday 18 June 4:30am__ 

### [Nature’s Calling](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/natures-calling) 

![Nature's Calling at Sydney Masonic Centre](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/6YI3D2UQGDBuMhvMhuDahY/7c853ebb3c46326151b2db9f32c7fd39/5f307ab0-ef9d-11ed-89bf-d115976a2817--Nature-s-Calling-hero.jpg)

Cutting-edge British-Pakistani selections, unearthed Arabic nuggets and spacey Detroit-inspired house. Featuring in-demand cold wave electronica act Nabihah Iqbal, Atlanta producer and keys player Byron The Aquarius, and Berlin mainstay Habibi Funk.  

__From $49__ 

__Sydney Masonic Centre, city centre__ 

__Saturday 17 June from 6pm to Sunday 18 June 1am__  

The City of Sydney support the Vivid Music program every year by providing cash support to small, local venues to enable them to curate, promote and market their own live music programs. 

> “The live music and performing arts sectors were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, with curtains drawn and venues closed as soon as we experienced our first cases of Covid. Vivid Sydney’s live music program focusses on supporting diverse artists, venues and audiences and is another way we’re helping our creative community back onto its feet,” Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore said.
>  

“I’m delighted that our partnership with Destination NSW will help celebrate our diverse creative industries and profile Sydney to the rest of the world as a major creative hub on the path to recovery.” 

[Find all events happening at Vivid Sydney 2023](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/vivid-light-music-ideas-festival).  

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