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Soul Heaven supporting MONKI [DEFECTED RECORDS] @ Sussudio, Sydney
A mix of Disco, House played at Tatler, Sydney
Decoded Sundays - Chill Mix. Very Eclectic.
Recorded LIVE at LUCKY CAT, Sydney
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NikkiNeko LIVE @ Purple Disco Machine. Greenwood 2025
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Who is Lauren Neko?
Dripped in neon and sounds from heaven
Who is Lauren Neko? Dripped in neon and sounds from heaven
LAUREN NEKO
artist bio
“Dripped in neon and filled with sounds of heaven, Lauren Neko was created on the House Dance Floor.”
Lauren Neko personifies the glamour and defiance of House, Disco and Rave of yesteryear - in sound, energy and colour. As both a DJ and live vocalist, Lauren Neko lifts the very soul of the room, creating those unforgettable moments we long for on the dancefloor.
With over two decades of performance experience and a deep collection of genre-bending tunes, Lauren Neko’s track selections connect with audiences across many generations, from all walks of life.
As a producer, writer and vocalist, her original works and collaborations channel a mix of her many eras of her own experience of life and sound - expressed in an array of indy song, sassy hooks and anthemic toplines. 2025 sees Lauren Neko relaunch as her most vocal, bold and artist version of herself and her works yet.
Influenced by live dance acts and House Icons such as Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx, Oden and Fatzo, Mousse T, Roger Sanchez, Crazy P, Dusky, MoonBoots, Aluna, Goldfrapp, Faithless, LF System, Alan Braxe, Jamiroquai, and CHIC… to name a few. Lauren Neko channels the best grooves and song in all of her sets, be it a Sunday Session, Peak Club or Festival set, or intimate club event.
Living and breathing music, art, and unique style - her presence encourages everyone to be their most vibrant and true self, something that is both discovered and created on the dancefloor - the very place that Lauren Neko was created.
Working dancefloors to elicit unforgettable moments and to experience a wide array of emotion, Lauren Neko shares the joy that can only be found with people you LUV and house music. Tell me… are you ready to feel good?
PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SLOTS.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS.
RESIDENCIES & COLLABORATIONS.
ARTIST SUPPORTS:
Purple Disco Machine
Dave Lee (fka Joey Negro)
Sonny Fodera (AU/UK)
Will Clarke (UK)
Late Nite Tuff Guy
Jamie Jones (UK)
Dr. Packer (AU)
Sonny Fodera (AU/UK)
Birdee (ITL)
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)
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS:
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
OZ FESTIVALS:
Ultra Violet 2025
World Pride/Mardi Gras 2023
Mardi Gras 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
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 EVENTS:
ULTRA VIOLET - Mardi Gras 2025
T1000 presents Purple Disco Machine at the Greenwood 2025
Rodd Richards Presents NYD - Manly 2025
Soul Heaven 2024, 2025
Kinki Malinki 2024
Dykadellic 2023, 2024
Poof Doof (Headline) 2022
Mardi Gras SGLBA Ball 2021, 2022, 2023
Poolclub Sundays IVY 2023
Broken Heel Festival - Imperial (Priscillas) 2021
NYE @ Imperial Basement VIP Party 2021
Absolut House of Love - 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
Support Sonny Fodera @ Hotel Richmond
PAST/CURRENT RESIDENCIES
The Imperial Erskineville
Universal (Sanctuary)
Tatler
Pier One
Opera Bar
Kinselas
Tropikana Manly
UNDR CTRL DJ Roster
BRANDS REPRESENTED
Campari/Aperol
Absolut
Johnny Walker
Schweppes
Asahi Beverages
The Iconic
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Lauren Neko’s sets are driven by groove, but are nothing without the timeless song selection that audiences forever seek out. Her ability to connect with multiple generations and audiences has shaped Lauren into a pillar in Sydney's House scene.
With multiple residencies at Clubs and House establishments such as Tatler, Universal. LUV’D UP! - her event brand and live act - hosts LUV’D UP! SUNDAYS every Sunday at the infamous Imperial Erskineville Rooftop.
Lauren Neko has performed an impressive array of headline slots at prestigious events like ULTRA VIOLET Festival (Mardi Gras) and POOF DOOF. Domestically, she has supported high profile artists including Purple Disco Machine, Jamie Jones (UK), LNTG (AU), Sonny Fodera (AU/UK), and Monki (UK).
Lauren Neko's sound as a DJ is a rich fusion of multiple generations of House, Funk, 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.
VOCALIST
A full decade before she was a DJ Lauren Neko’s voice has been heard with sass and soul on stages across the globe - performing at HED KANDI (IBZ), LIVE with Russell Morgan (K-Klass) and sharing lineups with Sonny Fodera (AU/UK), Seamus Haji (UK), Purple Disco Machine and Will Clarke(UK).
As a featured topline vocalist, some of her career highlights include working with Roni Size, Nicky Romero, and being featured on the iconic Ministry of Sound compilation ‘Housexy.’ She has been featured on scores of compilations and nearly 20 Single/EP releases, many long before the days of streaming.
Vocally, she's influenced by the captivating voices of Danielle (Crazy P), Clementine Douglas, Crystal Waters and divas of CHIC. Indy influences include Alison Goldfrapp, Aluna, Shirley Mason, Nao, and La Roux.
Working under a few Aliases, Lauren Neko toplines for house, indy-dance, progressive, tech, and disco. In collaboration with Romy Black - DISCO SLIPPERS - is launching as a LIVE and releasing act in 2025.
producer
Co-producing music for years, Lauren Neko took the leap releasing music as producer and vocalist.
Her debut producer single - Do Alright - peaked #57 on the ARIA Club Chart in 2023.
Don’t Touch - released on ‘Dare To Recordings’ in 2024 - is a banging club favourite, with a powerful message about claiming your body and space.
Lauren Neko continues to create new music, with a mix of collaborations and solo projects being released in 2025
