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Moody Good to join Kayzo, Lil Yachty & More at HIDDEN 2019

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Adding to the already stacked Hidden 2019 lineup, elusive producer and Skrillex collaborator MOODY GOOD will head to Australia for the first time ever, joining Lil Yachty, Kayzo, J.I.D and more.

The Perth single-stage event Hidden announced last November its evolution into a national touring festival with dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and their forever home Perth. That came with the reveal of their mega line-up, including Lil Yachty, Kayzo as well as Florida rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, UK melodic trap icon Troyboi, J.Cole’s protégée and collaborator J.I.D, US electronica artist CRAY, dark dubstep trio Gentlemen’s Club and Adelaide’s trap goddess Godlands fulfilling it’s rap and bass requirements. Rounding out the lineup with Perth based future bass producer AVANCEjoining Hidden in Sydney and Perth with fan favourite and trap mainstay Hydraulix joining in the lineup in Brisbane.

On the expansion Hidden’s Zac Montague said, “After two great years of events in Perth we are ready to fill the much needed void for a place where like minded underground music lovers can get together and celebrate. We can’t wait for everyone to discover Hidden.”

In recent years the Perth mainstay has pulled the likes of Wiley, Shockone and many more across its two years, with each year selling out.

Taking on Auckland’s Ellerslie Racecourse, Sydney’s Showground, Brisbane’s Victoria Parklands and Perth’s Belvoir Amphitheatre, the 2019 edition is set to be its biggest yet. Get your tickets quick, with tickets moving fast around the country – don’t miss the Hidden experience.

HIDDEN
Auckland – 22nd February 2019 – Ellerslie Racecourse – General release selling fast
Brisbane – 23rd February 2019 – Victoria Parklands – 3rd release 50% sold out
Sydney – 2nd March 2019 – Sydney Showground – 2nd Release final tickets
Perth – 3rd March 2019 – Belvoir Amphitheatre – Final release on-sale now!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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HIDDEN 2019 Lineup

KAYZO
LIL YACHTY
SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD
TROYBOI
CRAY
GENTLEMENS CLUB
GODLANDS
J.I.D
MOODY GOOD

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    • Netsky and Rita Ora Join Forces On New Collaboration “Barricades” netsky-rita-ora-barricades-oz-edm

      Global superstar Rita Ora joins forces with award-winning world renowned producer and DJ Netsky on summer anthem “Barricades.” Produced with super-producers Stargate, the brilliant collaboration between the headline artists ‘Barricades’ combines Netsky’s trademark energetic production style and knack for a soaring pop chorus with Rita Ora’s distinctive uplifting vocals to produce an anthem sure to soundtrack this summer. The track’s official music video features a captivating performance from Rita Ora filmed in Los Angeles by director Joe Mischo. About their “Barricades” collaboration, Netsky says; “I’ve wanted to work with Rita since I heard ‘RIP’, so it was really special to get her and Stargate together in the studio again. We wanted to make a song that really showcased the power of her voice. The song is about the battles people go through being in love. We combined the simple beauty of pop with the power of breaks/drum and bass. I want to make dance music that has honesty and emotion – I think this song is that.” Rita Ora adds; ‘It’s been amazing to work with Netsky on ‘Barricades’. It’s an honour to get to work with such a talented producer, especially on a track like this. Collaborating on another Drum n Bass record a decade after my first no.1 ‘Hot Right Now’ with DJ Fresh, feels like coming home, and I’m beyond excited for everyone to hear it. I hope they love dancing to it as much as I do!’ NETSKY has emerged as one of the most in demand music producers and a trendsetting global heavyweight in electronic music. Amidst a catalogue of hits, he has collaborated with everyone from Lil Wayne, Aloe Blacc, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Emilie Sande, Swedish House Mafia and Rudimental while the likes of Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Jack Ü have sought him out for remixes. From selling out Arenas to headlining some of the worlds biggest festivals, he also ignited the ‘Netsky & Friends’ brand as an extension of his creative influence, curating and hosting his own stage at Tomorrowland and rolling out the concept at festivals and clubs across Europe. Rita Ora is one of the most successful female UK artists of the 21st century and an international critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with four #1 UK singles. She holds the record for the most Top 10 singles for a British female artist in the UK in history with a total of 13. In 2021, she co-wrote and produced the global collaboration Bang with GRAMMY winning Kazakh DJ and record producer Imanbek. Featuring David Guetta, Gunna and Argentinian rapper KHEA, the four track EP is a mix of modern pop, 80s and 90s club culture and floor-filling house. The EP was the follow up to her album Phoenix, which has amassed over 4 billion streams worldwide, spawned 3 platinum singles and includes “Lonely Together,” her collaboration with Avicii which won “Best Dance” VMA at the MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, her debut album, Ora, debuted at #1 on the UK charts and was certified platinum.