Austin Dance Syndicate has been a driving force behind Austin's underground rave culture since 2016, curating a diverse array of themed events that celebrate the city's rich musical tapestry. From the deep pulses of techno and the relentless energy of hard dance to the groovy beats of house, the intense rhythms of drum and bass, and the heavy drops of bass music, Austin Dance Syndicate has shown unwavering love for the Austin community through both genre-focused and multi-genre events. Whether it's a neon-lit blacklight rave, a nostalgic video game-themed party, a renegade rave in hidden spaces like bridges and tunnels, or a massive four-stage multi-genre party, Austin Dance Syndicate knows how to bring together music lovers from all walks of life. Their events are where creativity, music, and community collide, making each one a unique and unforgettable experience.
Date: Friday, September 06, 2024, 8pm to 4am
Location: RSVP for Location Drop, Directions, and Updates
Back at it again with another free renegade rave, bringing you a relentless lineup featuring the sounds of minimal, dark, industrial, peak time, & driving techno. This Friday, 8pm till late. RSVP now to get the drop on the secret location. Due to the underground nature of this event, your RSVP ensures that we can keep you in the loop—so you know where to go and catch any last-minute updates. Black attire is encouraged. Bring water, leave no trace, and get ready to cleanse your mind. Let’s make this one unforgettable!
Yoko_Ninja has been curating club techno takeover themed experiences in Austin over the last few years and will be warming us up for a full night of techno.
Gondra has been making waves in the underground/rave scene with his high energy hard techno selections, and will be melting minds this time with some raw, industrial, and dark techno.
Born in the heart of Texas, ShadowStar is on the ascent to becoming the latest Peak Time Techno producer/DJ to come out of Austin's burgeoning club scene. Since gaining the attention of Mau5trap and appearing on "We Are Friends Vol. 11" his releases have also appeared on IAMT, Affluenza, Lazuli Red, and Mercurial Tones.
TriNiTro is a DJ/Producer flying in from Brooklyn, NY for his first ever Techno set in Austin. With new releases on Modular States and Bonzai Records, he will be taking us on a peak time / driving techno journey full of the hardest hitting selections and original tracks.
KITCHEN TECHNO is the brainchild of Natch Nadjafi and Hana Sabri, born from the heart of their home: the kitchen. This groundbreaking project is dedicated to elevating the local techno scene in Austin with community-focused events, while bringing the freshest sounds from the underground European techno scene. KITCHEN TECHNO aims to infuse Austin with a rich techno culture and pave the way for the city to become a major hub for techno in the US.
Zara, originating from Dhaka, Bangladesh, unearthed her passion for electronic music at an early age. Since then, she has meticulously honed her skills, emerging as a formidable presence in Austin’s underground house and techno scene. Zara draws inspiration from the depths of the night, expertly fusing music with darkesque sounds, groovy basslines, and addictive rhythms.
Zymbiotik, is the Techno alias of the Houston-based hard dance DJ Zymphonik Chaos. Going out with a bang, he will be ending our night on the harder side of techno. Expect high energy, raw beats to take you home.
Date: Friday, September 20, 2024, 9pm to 4am
Location: The Oven, 6910 Shirley Ave, Austin, TX
On September 20th, 2024, the realms of ice and fire converge at The Oven, Austin’s legendary underground fortress. Prepare to enter a world where the ancient elements of Hardstyle and Hard Techno wage a battle for supremacy in a night that will be remembered in rave lore.
Hailing from the cold, misty lands of Middlesbrough, UK, our headliner Phil Mackintosh brings the fire of Hardstyle that will set the night ablaze with unstoppable energy, guiding ravers through an intense, otherworldly journey as winter approaches. Playing alongside some of the biggest artists and acts across the full scale of Electronic Dance Music. Having being booked to play the UK’s biggest leading dance music festival Creamfields for the last 6 consecutive years running. Full Moon Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival UK, Tidy Weekender, T13, Xstatic Summer Festival, and Kiddstock to name just a few under the events bracket. Also embarking on an International level of gigs spread across the globe including USA, Japan, Holland, Ireland, Poland, Belgium, Spain.