A group of Hawkesbury-based DJs took over the Oxford Art Factory on January 24 in one of the first major events to spotlight the region’s growing electronic music scene in a city venue.

The night featured a back-to-back (B2B) format, where two DJs played sets together, alternating tracks in a carefully curated performance. The lineup kicked off with Adz B2B Jellings, followed by Cav B2B Vanill, Cmash B2B Dunleaveit, and Mungo B2B Aggie, with Special K closing out the night.

The event was organised by Riley Cavanagh, who spent the back end of 2024 planning the showcase.

One of the DJ's who spoke to the Hawkesburby Post said the goal was to introduce audiences to music styles that are often overlooked in local pubs and bars.

“There’s a real appetite for heavier sounds like techno, hard house, and garage, but in the Hawkesbury, it’s still a struggle to get venues to embrace them,” Cavanagh said. “This event gave us a chance to show what we can do on a bigger stage,” he said.

The event drew more than 100 attendees, many of whom traveled from the Hawkesbury to support their local DJs. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with punters eager for more.

Plans are afoot for an even larger event later in the year, once again at the Oxford Art Factory.

“We’ve proven there’s an audience for this,” he said. “Now we’re looking to go bigger and better.”