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Lay Down The Groove

Based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in Bogota, Colombia by & .ldg

30/12/2024

Tomorrow, we close out 2024 with an amazing NYE celebration 🙌🏽

With a stellar lineup of local and international heroes spread across two iconic Melbourne venues ( & ), this 12-hour music event is shaping up to be unforgettable. From live music to DJ sets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We’re incredibly grateful to and for inviting us. Catch us in Space 1 from 11 PM to 1 AM as we bid farewell to this year and welcome an exciting 2025.

Thank you promoters, dancers, DJs and friends for your support over the last couple of years—it means the world to us.

Let’s celebrate together tomorrow. See you there!

Mateo & Juan

18/12/2024

Wrapping up 2024 and kicking off 2025 with something truly special! 🎉

This New Year’s Eve, we’re thrilled to be part of an epic celebration across two iconic venues— and . With five stages of music, including an outdoor street stage, this is shaping up to be an unforgettable way to welcome the new year.

Headlined by international stars like and , alongside an incredible lineup of local and global talent, the event runs from 3 PM to 3 AM—12 hours of nonstop music, energy, and connection.

Tickets are moving fast, so don’t miss out! Grab yours now from the link in bio.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all.

Big thanks to for putting together this amazing event and including us in the journey!

11/12/2024

We are going back home for a few days 🇨🇴 🇨🇴

It’s been two years since we last touched down in Bogotá, and we couldn’t be more excited to be back!

Catch us this Saturday at .d.e.m._ alongside the incredible crew, for a night full of music, energy, and reconnecting with the city that shaped so much of our journey.

Looking forward to seeing old friends, familiar faces, and sharing the decks with some amazing talent.

See you there! ✨

10/12/2024

Introducing DJ Luv You 🌟

Next Friday, December 20th, welcomes (Ophelia Bakowski) to headline our first event at this iconic, newly renovated venue!

A staple of Naarm’s q***r music scene, brings their infectious energy and passion to every set, blending 90s House, Rave, and Progressive with contemporary left-field sounds. Their vibrant style and high-energy selections make every dance floor come alive.

Fresh off an impressive debut European tour—spanning 21 shows across 15 cities, including appearances at WHOLE Festival, Kala Festival, and PIP Den Haag—they’re back to light up the Australian summer.

As the founder of .blessings , DJ Luv You is a champion for inclusive, q***r-focused spaces and a vocal advocate for womxn, q***r, and non-binary artists.

This is one not to miss! Join us from 11 PM to 3 AM, with leading an incredible lineup.

See you on the dance floor!

05/12/2024

Mark your calendars! On Friday, December 20th, we’re taking over the newly reopened and renovated for the very first time! 🎉

In collaboration with House Transmission, we’ve put together a night that celebrates Melbourne’s diverse music scene, with an incredible lineup featuring:

✨ (they/them), fresh off their debut European tour, bringing their signature sound to the dance floor. A standout figure in Naarm’s q***r scene, DJ Luv You has graced some of the country’s biggest festivals and parties.

We will also have local heroes and supporting the night.

Join us from 11 PM to 3 AM for an unforgettable night of music and community. This is a free event—no tickets, no barriers, just good tunes and good company.

See you on the dance floor!

03/12/2024

Wrapping up 2024 with a special run of gigs!

As the year winds down, we’re excited to share our December schedule:

07/12 – .rooftop
07/12
12/12 –
14/12 – .d.e.m._ 🇨🇴🇨🇴
15/12 – .bar
20/12 – ft &
29/12 –
31/12 NYE Party – &

We’re looking forward to ending the year with these gigs, including a huge NYE celebration!

A big thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout 2024—it’s been an amazing journey, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Join us for these final shows!

We can’t wait to bring in the new year with you all and to share some exciting things we’ve been working on for 2025!

29/11/2024

Wrapping up our rooftop residency ✨✨

Tonight marks the final evening of our November residency at , and we’re closing things out with two exceptional guests:

🎵 Kuzco ( ) — A powerhouse musician, producer, and DJ, bringing her unique sound to set the vibe for the evening.
🎵 — ’s very own, known for his impeccable taste and deep connection to the Melbourne music scene.

We’ll be starting from 4 PM, delivering an evening of quality music as the sun sets over the city.

Join us for one last rooftop session—it’s been a great run, and we’d love to see you there.

15/11/2024

Friday’s here, and we’re back at for the third week of our November residency! Starting the night, DJ Ingrid ( ) kicks things off from 4 PM with her deep house selections. We’re on from 7 PM, building up the energy until Michat ( ) takes over with global sounds from 10 PM till late.

Join us on the rooftop and kick off your weekend with us!

13/11/2024

🌙 Artist Spotlight: Bex 🌙

Meet —a vibrant force fusing visual artistry with the underground music scene here in Naarm. Known for her refined, crate-digging style, Bex crafts DJ sets that are a journey through tech house, minimal grooves, and 90s nostalgia.

Beyond the decks, Bex is co-founder of .return_ , challenging the trend of quick sets with all-night-long back-to-back sessions, and , a label celebrating the early UK tech house sound. She also leads .project , a community platform supporting local artists with exclusive fine art prints and downloadable mixes.

With shows on Animalia, Melbourne Deepcast, and her radio program Minimal Mood on Skylab, Bex’s sound has become a staple of Australia’s music scene.

Don’t miss this chance to catch Bex at 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝓥𝓞𝓨𝓐𝓖𝓔 this Saturday November 16th at ! 🎶

07/11/2024

Groove Voyage returns for one last journey of the year! 🚀

Join us on Saturday, November 16th, at , where we’ll dive into a night of deep grooves and vibrant energy.

We’re bringing together some of Melbourne’s finest: , and , curating a musical experience to carry you through the night and into the energy of summer.

Come ready to dance and get lost in the groove!

Free entry

30/10/2024

November’s around the corner and we’re warming up for summer in the last month of spring! 🌞🔥

Excited to bring the heat with our Friday residency at , where we’ll be spinning from 4pm-1am every week alongside incredible DJs, getting you ready for those long summer nights.

We will also be playing side gigs at:

02/11
10/11
16/11 GROOVE VOYAGE
23/11 .bar
30/11 TBA

Can’t wait to see you there!

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16/10/2024

Super excited to team up with our good friends aka and to host a special night at next Friday, October 25th!

We’ll be playing together all night from 7pm to 1am, bringing you a journey through balearic, disco, funk, deep house, and more.

Come hang with us and enjoy some tunes—hope to see you there!

27/09/2024

Tonight we’ll be back at to celebrate their 16th anniversary alongside local legends , .the.sauce_ and

3 rooms running from 6pm until 1am. Get down early 🚨🚨

Last tickets in link in bio 🔥🔥

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24/09/2024

Tomorrow night we’ll be listening to our new upcoming track “Early Days” at , hosted by 🔥🔥

There’ll be a bunch of great music by other local artists too. Session will be running from 7pm until 10pm, come down and support 🙌🏽

20/09/2024

Lay Down The Groove and are thrilled to kick off a fresh sonic journey together! 

After crossing paths a few months back at LDG’s Groove Voyage party—sharing good vibes and plenty of laughs—it felt only natural to form this alliance. Both of our brands have a shared love for similar sounds and styles, making this collaboration something special. 

Join us on Saturday October 5th, from 11 PM onwards at , where we’ll be playing an exclusive B4B set on the stage side. Expect an eclectic mix of house, electro, dubby sounds, and everything in between. 

Free entry—don’t miss out!

12/08/2024

Photo recap of ‘s Launch Party a couple of weeks ago at

Thanks to everyone who made it possible !

On 📸 duties

02/08/2024

Hi friends 👋🏽 feeling so grateful for your continuous support over this year and excited to keep sharing music with you all 🙌🏽

Here’s where to find us in August:

02/08 .thornbury LDG & Friends ft. &
03/08
09/08
10/08 .economica
16/08 .rooftop
17/08
23/08 residency at
30/08
31/08

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29/07/2024

Looking forward to this Friday as we are once again taking over .thornbury , after so long without playing at this lovely venue 💥 We’re so happy to be back 🫶🏽

Joining forces with our friends & 🇨🇴🇨🇴

Playing music from 9pm until 1am

Come dance with us whilst sipping to Caper’s famous Mastic Sour 🍸🤤

Free entry!

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Videos

Catch us every Friday in November at @rooftopbar alongside very special guests. Kicking off this Friday 🔊 @midnighttenderness @jimi_dawg @ohoneydj @theonly_ones @doo_tee @margot_michat @_mothafunk @alex__sws @akakuzco @mikegurrieri

POV sussing and listening to some new records we’ve picked up recently 🎵🔊 Have you listened to any of these? Any favourite ones? Let us know in the comments 👇🏽👇🏽

LDG Selects 018 Jazz meets Hip-Hop once again with “Broadway & 52nd” by Us3🎷 Us3, led by producer Geoff Wilkinson, is known for their unique ability to blend live instrumentation with sampled beats. This album, recorded with a mix of seasoned jazz musicians and skilled MCs, was created as a tribute to the classic sounds of Blue Note Records while adding a fresh Hip-Hop twist. Every track is a conversation between past and present, with infectious rhythms and dynamic flows driving the sound. Whether you’re a jazz lover or a Hip-Hop head, this album will take you on a vibe-filled journey. Tap in and groove with us—this is a must-hear! 🎶 Follow for more recommendations.

🚨🚨 This following Monday 9th of September, we will be releasing the full video of our DJ set that took place at @musicroom_melbourne earlier this year! 70 minutes full of different music styles that we love to play in our gigs…Kwaito, Electronica, Funk, Deep House and more. Stay tuned for the full release at 6pm💥💥 Video by @alex__sws

Downtempo Acid Lead Synth 🚨💥 🎹 Using Minilogue xd by @korgaustralia

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of capturing a special set at @musicroom_melbourne We’re excited to finally share it with you! In just a couple of weeks, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in a dynamic mix of Funk, Kwaito, Italo, Electro, and Deep House. Stay tuned for the full experience. Direction, Edition and Post-production by @alex__sws

POV working on a new track idea 🎹🔊

Join us this Saturday July 27th for the debut of @newflowersound , a special high-fidelity, vintage sound system built on the principles of 70s JBL concert sound systems. Boutique beers poured by @3ravensbrewery and food served by @super.norma . Incredible local line up with DJs @djjnett , Clarity Sound, @alex__sws , @generalfeelings.sound , @luisf_hlopez , @eddymilfort and ourselves. Come have a boogie with us! 7pm until 1am. Free entry

Nothing like unpacking your vinyl parcel 🚚 📦 😍