Play returns to Solace on Thursday December 3rd for a summer soirée like no other. The Club hosts Milène (DE) for her Australian debut, joined by local heavy hitters ADMINISTRATOR b2b Ari, and Rosax. Deep, hypnotic and off-kilter techno through the Funktion-One Evo 2 system, optimised for dancefloor utility. The Bar hands the decks to Blinky, Hyperprism and Platform Ronnie, soundtracking Solace Radio with house and deeper grooves, best enjoyed with a drink in hand. ~~~ Milène (DE) is a queer DJ from Kassel, Germany. Her roots are in techno, but her signature is a sexy mix of tech and progressive house. From there she moves into slower, deeper, more minimal and electro sounds, with turns into techno and breakbeat. She layers hypnotic, rhythmic grooves with eerie, off-kilter sounds, for an energy that keeps you pushing forward. She got her start at Graf Karl, her local club in Kassel, and has since played across Germany, including Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Magdeburg and Hannover. She has shared lineups with major names in contemporary techno, such as Toobris, Mython, Dustin Zahn, ANNĒ and Red Rooms. Ari b2b ADMINISTRATOR Ari is the founder of PLAY and a familiar face in Naarm techno. He keeps it simple: party music with a techno heart, made for dancing. He enjoys exploring the freakier side of dance music, with in-your-face percussion riding on a low, constant chugging bassline that keeps you driving. ADMINISTRATOR has spent over 12 years producing and DJing, and has played across Australia and Europe, including Institut für Zukunft in Leipzig. This deliberately anonymous producer has a noticeably wonky sound. Its three concept albums came out on labels including Bomphcast Audio and Stuttgart's Liquid One, alongside its own series THE INDEX. It also ran Connection Verified (now circuit|breaker) for seven years and co-founded Solace. Long-time friends who have shared the decks many times, the two play as one. ADMINISTRATOR brings the wonk and Ari brings the drive. It's a back-to-back built on years of trust, where one twists the floor sideways and the other keeps it moving forward. Rosax is a Naarm-based DJ focused on building dancefloors through sustained, progressive rhythms and patient storytelling. Her selections lean towards the unusual, layering ambient elements and hypnotic grooves that merge to create soundscapes which flow between breathability and intensity. Expect gritty, textured stabs and seamless percussion woven within a dark and evolving sonic environment. Platform Ronnie, aka Veronica Lanotte, is an Italian-born DJ and avid record collector. Raised on Italy's 90s house, disco and trance, she moved to London at 21 and worked behind the counter at the renowned Phonica Records, recommending music to DJs from around the world. Her selections span deep tech, minimal, deep house, tech house, electro, Italo house and melodic techno, with a focus on UK and Romanian sounds. She has played London's Colour Factory, All My Friends and The Glove That Fits, Milan's Santeria and Apollo Club, and ADE, sharing lineups with Alex Neri, Dandy Jack and Étienne De Crécy. Since moving to Melbourne in April 2026, she has played The Breakfast Club, Hope St. Radio, Waxflower and Skydiver Records, and now curates the electronic catalogue at the legendary Rathdowne Records. Hyperprism is a Naarm-based producer and DJ whose sets move through downtempo electronica, Balearic house, deep rhythms and dub techno. Whether he's playing vinyl or steering a dynamic, hardware-based live set, his focus stays firmly on dancing and soul movement. Blinky Bill is a veteran in the Naarm DJ circuit, with no introduction needed. Expect classy selections from a classy operator. ~~~ Play is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive space. Discriminatory, non-consensual or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. There is a no phone policy on the dancefloor, and cameras will be covered on entry. Please respect this rule and enjoy the moment. We acknowledge this event takes place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.