What could be better than cruising around Sydney Harbour with some great music from some of the best acts on the scene? Nothing is the correct answer. Beloved Sydney dance label etcetc agreed, resulting in the ectetc Summer Party hosted on the Hampton’s floating venue. For this special event, etcetc assembled the powerhouse team consisting of; party tastemaker POOLCLVB, up and coming bop creator CLYPSO, Aussie dance staple PNAU, and internationally acclaimed house artist Jax Jones.

To kick off the night, some of Sydney’s finest socialites, musicians, and music fans boarded the Hamptons for an idyllic three hour cruise, around the iconic harbour city. Met by cocktails on arrival, attendees settled into the deck chairs to survey the best view for the evening ahead.

Curating the opening atmosphere was chill house producer/DJ, POOLCLVB. The lush and carefree aura emanating from the decks flourished through from bow to stern. Rising electro star CLYPSO followed suit, enrapturing an animated audience with her infectious live set. Dropping a selection of top tier tunes from her discography, including her recent single ‘D.Y.S (Defend Your Situation)’, she propagated an immersive party mood for Jax Jones and PNAU.

As the horizon gradually began to drape the day away, UK superstar and multi platinum record artist, Jax Jones took over the stage with vigorous intention. The pristine UK house elevated the pure elation radiating the Hampton’s decks. Dropping hit after hit from his debut LP, Snacks (Supersize) including ‘Harder’, ‘All Day and Night’, and ‘Ring Ring’, Jax yielded a prosperous response from the dance floor. A highlight of the set were a collection of tequila shots being downed as Jax teased an unreleased record. Once seeing Jax Jones live, it’s clear why he’s is at the top of the dance scene.

Closing out the quintessential Sydney experience was, Sam Littlemore from PNAU, who laid down a selection of classics from the band’s discography. The buoyant vibe and fluid nature of the set was a sublime conclusion for the night.

FULL GALLERY BY ZOE HOLLING