LAUREN NEKO: SyDNEY, AU
Contact: lauren@laurenneko.com
WEB: laurenneko.com
LINKS
Instagram (6.1k) * Mixcloud * Spotify
Short bio
Lauren Neko is a one-person powerhouse, delivering electric performances in DJing and vocal artistry. Personifying the glamour, groove, and defiance of House and Disco of yesteryear, Lauren is at home in queer clubs, house bars, lush rooftops and festival stages. As an ARIA Club Chart DJ, Lauren Neko is a vibrant contemporary force in the Sydney music scene, with residencies and headline performances at some of the city's hottest venues. In a world full of DJs, what sets Lauren apart is her dedication to toplining and live vocals, with her sound being a rich fusion of House, Funk, and Disco influences
LONG BIO
DIVA. DJ. PRODUCER. ARTIST
Lauren Neko is a one-person powerhouse, delivering electric performances in DJing and vocal artistry. Personifying the glamour, groove, and defiance of House and Disco of yesteryear, Lauren is at home in queer clubs, house bars, lush rooftops and festival stages. As an ARIA Club Chart DJ, Lauren Neko is a vibrant contemporary force in the Sydney music scene, with residencies and headline performances at some of the city's hottest venues.
Lauren Neko has lived and breathed music as a musician and singer since a young age - but her passion for dance ignited when she was introduced to the world of 90s House and Rave. Lauren spent three years living and performing in the UK (Bristol) to further experience a diversity of dance music sounds. It was when she moved to Sydney in 2013 that she began her DJing journey. Starting out as a dance music vocalist gives Lauren an edge, she has a unique ability to infuse her performances with hot toplines, captivating grooves, and infectious energy.
Lauren Neko's sound as a DJ is a rich fusion of House, Funk, and Disco influences. Vocally, she's influenced by the captivating voices of Goldfrapp, Crazy P, and Donna Summer, as well as the iconic sounds of Crystal Waters, Taylor Dayne and Cece Penniston.
Defined by an impressive array of performances and support gigs, she has headlined at prestigious events like Poof Doof, and supported high profile artists including Seamus Haji (UK), Freemasons (UK), Stonebridge (SE), Jamie Jones (UK), Sonny Fodera (AU/UK.) Her international bookings include Ibiza for Hed Kandi, Cloud 9 (Fiji), Karma Beach Club (Bali). Notable supports while living in the UK include Will Clarke (UK), performing with Russell Morgan (K-Klass), and DJ Pierre (US).
Lauren uses music as a platform to champion self-acceptance, love, and inclusivity – especially for queer audiences.
In a world full of DJs, what sets Lauren apart is her dedication to toplining and more recently, production. Over the past two years, she has honed her production craft, resulting in two eagerly anticipated releases produced and toplined by Lauren Neko, scheduled for November/December 2023.
PERFORMANCE + EVENT HIGHLIGHTS, RESIDENCIES, SUPPORTS AND COLLABORATIONS
PAST/CURRENT RESIDENCIES
The Imperial Erskineville
Botswana Rooftop
Tatler
UNDR CTRL DJ Roster
Pier One
Opera Bar
Blue Fig Bar
Kinselas
Tropikana Manly
LUV’D UP EVENTS:
Winter Festival @ Darling Harbour 2022
SPRING pop-up @ Pitt Street Mall 2022
Xstatic Wonderland Festival 2022
Casa Aperol series @ Empire Lounge 2022
LIVE @ The Rocks 2022
Great Southern Nights Festival (NSW) as Event Programmer and Artist (LUV’D UP Sound System) 2021
Our House with LUV - Livestream 2020, 2021
Colour of LUV @ Bar Ombre 2020
Ladies LUV (series) @ Blue Fig 2019
Disco Bunniez @ Blue Fig 2019
LUV Parade @ Adelaide Fringe Festival 2019
LUV’D UP UV Sound System - VIVID Starship Sydney 2018
ARTIST SUPPORTS:
Sonny Fodera (AU/UK)
Will Clarke (UK)
Kid Kenobi (AU)
Rogue Traders (AU)
Jamie Jones (UK)
Seamus Haji (UK)
Freemasons (UK)
Stonebridge (SE)
Russell Morgan [K-Klass] (UK)
DJ Pierre (US)
Juliet Fox (AU/DE)
ARTIST COLLABORATIONS:
Mobin Master (featured on Ministry of Sound Housexy)
Nicky Romero
Roni Size
Blakk Habit
Scrubby (Toolroom)
Friendless
Jordan Love
INTERNATIONAL:
Karma Kandara, (Bali, Indonesia) 2023
Cloud 9 - (Fiji) 2022
Brisfest (Bristol, UK) 2012, 2013
Fantazia (Birmingham, UK) 2013
Harbourside Festival (Bristol, UK) 2012
support for DJ Pierre (Bath, UK) 2012
Musicology @ Hed Kandi (Ibiza) 2011
Support for Russell Morgan of K-Klass @ Dojo Bar (Bristol, UK) 2011
OZ FESTIVALS:
World Pride/Mardi Gras 2023
Mardi Gras 2020, 2021, 2022
Xstatic Wonderland Festival (Sydney) 2022
Winter Festival @ Darling Harbour 2022
Adelaide Fringe Festival 2019
Newtown Festival 2019
VIVID - @ Opera Bar with LUV’D UP UV Sound System 2019
VIVID Festival (Sydney) 2018 + 2019
Art Not Apart (Canberra, AU) 2017, 2018
Heaven on the Harbour NYE (Sydney) 2018
DOMESTIC:
Cafe Del Mar 2020, 2023, 2023
Ivy Poolclub Sundays 2023
Poof Doof (Headline) 2022
Mardi Gras SGLBA Ball 2021, 2022, 2023
Dykadellic - Kinselas 2023
Mardi Gras vs Broken Heel Festival 2021
NYE @ Imperial Basement VIP Party 2021
Absolut House of Love at the Imperial - Mardi Gras opening party 2020
Supporting Jamie Jones (Rodd Richards Presents/T1000 Events at Home Nightclub)
Great Southern Nights Festival (NSW)
Spektrum LIVESTREAM Festival 2020
Hickson Road NYE 2020
Daybreaker Sydney - ONE LOVE, 2020
The Great Gatsby (Presented by Beyond Cinema, Sydney) 2018
Wonder Woman (Headline Artist) 2018
Supporting Kid Kenobi @ BFLF 2018
Cafe Del Mar, 2020
LUV’D UP @ Bar Ombré , 2020
Support Sonny Fodera @ Hotel Richmond
ASSET links
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➡️LIVE footage - Lauren Neko + LUV’D UP (Sound System/Duo)⬅️
‘People Get Ready/Beachball’ LIVE @ COLOUR OF LUV with GABZAK on sax/keys
LUV’D UP SOUND SYSTEM @ Exstatic Wonderland
POOF DOOF HEADLINE @ ivy - ‘At Night’
Pool Club After Movie - ivy pool
LUV’D UP DUO - Casa Aperol - ‘Finally’ with Rachel on Percussion
LUV’D UP SOUND SYSTEM - ‘Destination Calabria’ - (private event)
Morning Glory - Brunch Club
