LAUREN NEKO: SyDNEY, AU

Contact: lauren@laurenneko.com

WEB: laurenneko.com

LINKS

Instagram (6.3k) * Mixcloud * Spotify

Short bio

DIVA. DJ. PRODUCER. ARTIST

Personifying the glamour and defiance of House, Rave and Disco of yesteryear, Lauren Neko’s it’s performances infused with live vocals and original productions that sets her apart in a clubland filled with DJs. 

Lauren Neko takes her audience on a high-contrast journey filled with captivating grooves, high vibes, and deeper moments with timeless song. Her on stage presence, live vocals and bold visual style elevates every room.

Capturing feelings of LUV in the moment with her audiences, she shares the joy that can only be found with good people and house music.  

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LONG BIO

LAUREN: ARTIST [DIVA. DJ. PRODUCER. ART.]

NEKO: CAT [JAPANESE]

At just 18, Lauren emerged from a near-death experience to discover a 90s House Anthems party at the Arkaba in Adelaide. Transformed by the music, community, and feelings of LUV, Lauren found a place to let her true colours shine.

 Affectionately dubbed the 'Candy Cat' by fellow ravers, 'Neko' became the name to eternalise the person she became on the dancefloor. Together with years of dedication to singing and music, dripped in neon and embodying the spirit of House music that saved her life… Lauren Neko was born.

Lauren Neko has an unforgettable vibrant style and aesthetic, personifying the glamour, groove, and defiance of House, Rave and Disco of yesteryear. Yet, it’s Lauren Neko’s performances infused with live vocals and original productions that sets her apart in a clubland filled with DJs. She takes her audience on a high-contrast journey filled with infectious grooves, high vibes, peppered with deeper moments and timeless song.

Lauren Neko's sound as a DJ is a rich fusion of multiple generations of House, Funk Grooves, and Disco influences. Artists you could expect in her sets include Dario D'Attis, Funk Agenda, Groove Armada, Martin Solveig, Mousse T, Roger Sanchez, Alan Braxe, Oden and Fatzo, Honey Dijon, LF System.

Wanting the feelings of House to last more than the weekend, Lauren Neko continues to synthesise her myriad creative talents to keep this dream real.  For over a decade, she's been a resident DJ at revered Sydney establishments and an ARIA Club Chart DJ. She has been co-producing music for years, but took the leap releasing music as producer and vocalist. Her last release on Hot Sunday Recordings - Do Alright - peaked #57 on the ARIA Clubchart. Her upcoming release on Dare To Recordings - Don’t Touch - drops August 2024.

Defined by an impressive array of headline slots at prestigious events like Poof Doof and official Mardi Gras events, she has Domestically supported high profile artists including Seamus Haji (UK), Freemasons (UK), Stonebridge (SE), Jamie Jones (UK), Sonny Fodera (AU/UK), and Monki(UK).

Upon becoming Lauren Neko, her message of LUV and colourful rebellion was ready to be shared with the world. With early releases on Ministry of Sound, and collaborations with hot artists like Nicky Romero and Roni Size, her music and life has taken her across the world. Her international bookings include Hed Kandi (Ibiza), Cloud 9 (Fiji), Karma Beach Club (Bali). Notable supports while living in the UK include Will Clarke (UK), Russell Morgan (K-Klass), and DJ Pierre (US).

Lauren uses music as a platform to encourage inclusivity and radical self-acceptance. All the feelings that she found coming out of that darker place early in her life. Her aura and message especially resonates with queer audiences who can find themselves a safe home on the dancefloor.

Ready to experience it yourself? Be sure to join Lauren Neko on Instagram, Spotify or on the Dance floor.

PERFORMANCE + EVENT HIGHLIGHTS, RESIDENCIES, SUPPORTS AND COLLABORATIONS

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 K-Klass (Russell Morgan)(Bristol, UK) 2011

PAST/CURRENT RESIDENCIES

The Imperial Erskineville

Universal (Sanctuary)

Tatler

Pier One 

Opera Bar

Kinselas

Tropikana Manly

UNDR CTRL DJ Roster

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

BRANDS REPRESENTED

Campari/Aperol

Absolut

Johnny Walker

Schweppes

Asahi Beverages

The Iconic

➡️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

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