Paradise Lost

Sydney, Australia

The wild beast that is Paradise Lost was spawned from a vision of Brut33 and Mysterio while journeying across the Kurnell sand dunes towards an outdoor dance party. They dreamed of establishing an institution that could fulfill their passion for unbridled dance energy and higher-level consciousness. Early outings were held in backstreet bars and basements around Sydney. The evolution of Paradise Lost has seen it become infamous for uncovering undiscovered and forgotten private spaces. It constitutes just one longstanding driving force for underground dance music in Sydney and the emergence of a growing number of DIY warehouse dance parties in our harbour city. This is and always will be with a respectful nod to the influence of the Sydney rave, queer and artistic co-operative movements.