RAVE REVIVAL DAY PARTY FT. DIRTY SOUTH

CAIRNS… RAVE REVIVAL RETURNS 25TH JULY. 🌴

we’re officially taking it back to the golden era of dance music.

The records that shaped a generation. The anthems that filled warehouses, clubs and festival stages. The moments that defined the dancefloor.

And leading the charge for our biggest event yet is one of Australia’s most celebrated electronic music exports…

🔥 DIRTY SOUTH 🔥

A Grammy nominated producer, global touring artist and dance music pioneer, Dirty South has spent two decades dominating the world’s biggest stages and labels. From his timeless progressive house classics to collaborations with some of the biggest names in electronic music, his influence on dance culture is undeniable.

On Saturday 25 July, DS lands at Ellis Beach for an exclusive FNQ performance as we transform one of the most iconic venues in Cairns into a massive celebration of 90s, 2000s and 2010s dance music.

Expect wall to wall nostalgia, iconic rave records, euphoric singalongs, classic breaks, progressive house gems and unforgettable dancefloor moments delivered by some of Australia’s finest selectors.

🔥 HEADLINER

DIRTY SOUTH

🔥 SUPPORTS (A-Z)

CAN KENNEDY

CHOOKY

DJ HAVOC

FRED CUZON

GUSTO

LIPZ

MARIO BROTHERS

MATT CASELI (PACHA IBIZA)

ME_AGAIN (BNE)

SMOOTHE (CNS)

WILD HABBITZ

📍 ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL

📅 SATURDAY 25 JULY 2026

⏰ 2PM TO 11:30PM

⚡ 2 STAGES. 1 VENUE. ⚡

🎧 MAIN STAGE

Featuring Dirty South and a carefully curated lineup of artists delivering the biggest dance anthems, rave classics and unforgettable throwback moments.

🎶 VINYL STAGE

A dedicated journey through dance music history. Expect rare gems, underground classics, old school rave records and authentic vinyl only sets celebrating the roots of club culture.

🏆 FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

The Rave Revival Top 20 Countdown. (vote for your chance to win $500 + 5 free entries to the event)

In the lead up to the event, you’ll vote for the biggest dance records of the 90s, 2000s and 2010s. Then on event day, we’ll reveal them LIVE as voted by you.

From iconic rave classics and euphoric anthems to dancefloor weapons that defined a generation, this is your chance to help crown the greatest dance records of all time.

Will your favourite make the list?

Will it take the #1 spot?

VOTE HERE: https://yourkind.io/f/rrtop20

VOTING CLOSES: 18TH JULY

WHAT TO EXPECT

☀️ Massive beachfront day party

🏆 Live Top 20 Dance Countdown voted by you

🔊 Upgraded sound, lighting and production

🎧 Two unique stages with two completely different experiences

🎶 The biggest dance records of the 90s, 2000s and 2010s

🔥 Classic rave energy with a modern Social Clvb twist

💃 Thousands of memories waiting to be relived

🚌 RETURN BUS SERVICES AVAILABLE (TICKET BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)

We’ve got your transport sorted.

Return bus services will be operating to and from the venue at selected times in the afternoon and evening departing from Grafton street, making it easy to enjoy the day without the stress.

⚠️ Bus bookings are essential and capacity is strictly limited.

For one day only, we’re taking over Ellis Beach and bringing together generations of dance music lovers for a celebration of the music, culture and community that defined an era.

Dress the part.

Bring your crew.

Relive the memories.

Lose yourself in the music

WELCOME TO RAVE REVIVAL 2026