INTERNATIONAL DJ VADIM LIVE IN SYDNEY

Global beat pioneer and Ninja Tune legend brings three decades of genre-defying music to one of Sydney's most intimate venues.

One of the world's most respected DJs, producers and beat architects, DJ Vadim returns to Sydney for an exclusive performance at Metro Social on 25 July 2026, delivering a rare opportunity to experience one of underground music's true innovators up close.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, DJ Vadim has become a defining figure in global hip hop, turntablism and bass culture. From his early releases on the iconic Ninja Tune label through to founding Jazz Fudge and King Dada Sounds, Vadim has continually pushed musical boundaries, blending hip hop, soul, reggae, jazz, house and world music into a sound entirely his own.

Having performed more than 3,000 shows across 88 countries, including appearances at legendary festivals such as Glastonbury and Fuji Rock, Vadim's influence stretches far beyond the DJ booth. His catalogue now spans 31 albums, countless EPs, mixtapes and collaborations, while amassing more than 250 million streams worldwide.

DJ Vadim has remained committed to musical evolution, earning a reputation as one of the most inventive and respected producers of his generation. His productions continue to inspire DJs, producers and music lovers across the globe, with his unmistakable blend of beats, bass and soul remaining as relevant today as when he first emerged in the early 1990s.

Sydney audiences can expect an immersive journey through hip hop, reggae, funk, soul, broken beat, global rhythms and bass-heavy grooves from an artist whose sets are as unpredictable as they are unforgettable.

For lovers of authentic DJ culture, this is more than another club night—it's a chance to witness one of the scene's genuine pioneers in an intimate setting.