Spirit of House Tribute Party feat. Stephen Allkins
Sunday 6 July from 2pm to 9pm
Soul of Sydney & Fallen Disco presents Spirit of House Tribute: a Sunday afternoon tribute dance paying homage to 90's house, soulful house classic + its disco roots.
Featuring an undisputed icon of Australian house & disco, Stephen Allkins.
Hosted by: Fallen Disco & Soul of Sydney DJ’s (on rotation):
Stephen Allkins [Love Tattoo]
Phil Toke
Adrian Benedek + RSF
Paulie b2b 7ES (Club Azucar)
Hosted by Mike Champio
About Stephen Allkins:
‘New York had Larry Levan, Chicago had Ron Hardy, Sydney has Stephen Allkins...’
It is safe to say that Stephen Allkins aka [love] tattoo could rightly claim the trademark of “Mr. Disco”, due to his extensive record collection & his infamous sets over the years. He is an undisputed icon of Australian dance music. A DJ, producer, and pioneer, he has been shaping the sound of disco and house music in Australia since the late 1970s, laying the foundations for the vibrant club culture that followed. From the earliest disco nights in Sydney’s, Stephen’s sound has consistently pushed boundaries and inspired generations.
Affectionately known as “Mr. Disco,” Stephen began DJing in 1978, spinning vinyl in a scene still forming its identity. He was among the first in Sydney to champion disco and later house music, earning a reputation as the “DJ’s DJ” for his impeccable selections, deep crates, and intuitive ability to work a dancefloor. His sets were spiritual experiences, blending deep disco grooves, vocal house, and electronic soul with an effortless mastery that helped define the sound of a city.
Stephen stepped into the studio and brought his musical vision to life with a series of genre-defining releases that bridged the golden era of disco with the pulse of modern house. His breakout single “History of Disco” (2001 )– a lush, soulful tribute co-produced with Paul Mac – was quickly signed by Pete Tong to Essential Records and released on the legendary UK label ffrr. The track resonated internationally and marked Allkins as not just a DJ, but a gifted producer with a reverence for dance music’s roots.
Stephen Allkins stands as one of the most important figures in Australia’s dance music history. His influence is felt in every corner of the scene – from crate-digging selectors and disco revivalists to mainstage house DJs and producers. With over four decades of contributions behind him, his legacy continues to inspire the next wave of artists and dancers alike. We are honoured to welcome him back to play the Spirit of House tribute parties at the Greenwood Hotel, one of the historic homes of house music.
About Spirit of House:
Spirit of House is a tribute paying homage to an era of house that sits close to our hearts, a platform to get down to soulful house sounds of 90s & 2000s & 90’s house classics & of course the disco roots that form the foundation of that sound.