HISTORY OF HOUSE – Sydney Fringe Festival

An exhilarating trip through the history of dance music with ARIA-nominated DJ Groove Terminator and three-time Grammy®-winners Soweto Gospel Choir.

Part of the exciting Sydney Fringe Festival line up taking over The Entertainment Quarter and the Sydney Spiegeltent Festival Gardens.

History of House with Groove Terminator and the Soweto Gospel Choir from 30th August – 30th September 2024.

History of House, a collaboration between ARIA-nominated DJ Groove Terminator and three-time Grammy®-winners Soweto Gospel Choir, is an exhilarating trip through the history of dance music.

Prepare for music-loving sensory overload. Take the world’s greatest gospel choir who have performed live with stars including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Queen and Celine Dion, add in some funky 70s disco, sprinkle in some 80s pop and then strap in to be schooled in house music, from the mid 80s, through the 90s, to the end of the millennium. Behind the decks is Groove Terminator, one of Australia’s biggest DJs, who has produced dance music and captivated dancefloors for more than three decades.

History of House is a dancefloor-exploding celebration of dance music through the decades, reimagined and reignited.

Sydney Fringe Festival has announced the inclusion of two headline shows, by the triple Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir with both shows set to take over the iconic Sydney Spiegeltent at The Entertainment Quarter from 30 August – 29 September.

The high energy show History of House is a joyous musical collaboration between one of Australia’s most iconic DJs, Groove Terminator and the Soweto Gospel Choir – that is set to bring the beat back to Sydney dance floors via a euphoric trip through the history of dance music!

Groover Terminator a.k.a. Simon Lewicki, said, “From my years living and performing in Sydney, I know this is a city that loves music and loves to come together and party. History of House is a celebration of legendary tunes, incredible voices and the power of connecting as humans through music and dance, so this show is a perfect fit for Sydney Fringe audiences,”

The show celebrates house music over the past 50 years, including chart topping hits from Chic, Donna Summer, Prince and The Eurhythmics to name a few!

Best Music Overall Award Winner, Adelaide Fringe 2020
Best Music & Musicals Weekly Award, Fringe World 2024
Perth Now Critics’ Choice Weekly Award, Fringe World 2024

“Collabs don’t come more epic than this” ★★★★★ Hi Fi Way

“Nothing prepares you for the sensory overload you experience as you travel through the musical ages of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s all the way through to the end of the millennium.” ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide

“From the moment the show begins until the final notes are sung it’s just a continuous party vibe.” ★★★★★ OUTinPerth

“Seamlessly mixing classic house grooves with the mighty vocal power of the choir, the vibe is euphoric… If you love to dance, this joyous, explosive and dance-tastic show is a 100% must-see this Fringe.” ★★★★★ The Clothesline

Plus see the Soweto Gospel Choir as they’ll also be performing an additional show called Hope – an all-new concert by three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir – celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950’s America.

Tickets:

History of House feat Soweto Gospel Choir and Groove Terminator

Dates: 30 August – 29 September 2024

Tickets are on sale now – dont miss out!

History of House will play at the Sydney Speilgeltent from Thursday to Sunday and is a must-see for house music lovers – those who love the dancefloor, and who want to experience a truly captivating live show by world class performers! It’s a dancefloor-exploding celebration of dance music through the decades, reimagined and reignited. History of House premiered at Adelaide Fringe 2020, winning Best Music Show.

Hope will play at the Sydney Speilgetent on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Hailing from the town of Soweto, the birthplace of South Africa’s democratic movement’s struggle for freedom, the Soweto Gospel Choir inspires audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics. Hope is a concert that will sing forever in your hearts!

ABOUT GROOVE TERMINATOR
Arguably Australia’s first ‘Superstar DJ’, Simon Lewicki has been at the top of his game as both a DJ and music industry professional for over 34 years. His Australian and US Billboard #1 single “Is It Love” in 2001 rocketed him to international fame, culminating in Gold records and nominations for Best Male Artist at the ARIA Awards (Australian Grammys). Simon is considered an elder statesman of the business by his peers both domestically and internationally. Simon has been working with Ministry of Sound Australia as the Creative Director for their successful national touring Orchestral show in recent years, as well as being head of A+R for the Music Publishing division he co-founded in 2010.

ABOUT SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
Founded in 2002, the Emmy Award and three-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir have been spreading their infectious joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two decades. These uplifting performers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Groban. They have toured the globe and sold out some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including their critically acclaimed tour of FREEDOM – celebrating the centenary of the birth of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela.

About Sydney Fringe Festvial:

The Sydney Fringe Festival is the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales with over 450 events presented in over 70 venues across Greater Sydney each year.

Each September emerging artists and culture creators from all over the city join forces with us to share Sydney’s stories, presenting new work from all genres.

Join us for the Sydney Fringe Festival — a month of delicious, unfiltered, eclectic performances, where literally anything could happen.

With over 20 new and exciting shows happening here at the Entertainment Quarter and the Spiegeltent Festival Gardens – see a show, see another and then tell your friends not to miss out!