ISU TAKI

09/06/2026

ISU TAKI and present:
Winter solstice celebration
Sunday 21st June / 3 - 11 pm
Free entry

Let’s celebrate the longest night of the year — Latin American style!

ISU TAKI warmly invites you to a night where ancestral traditions meet contemporary beats. As we honour the Winter Solstice, we embrace the darkness not with silence, but with rhythm, movement, and joy. Marking the symbolic return of the sun and the start of a new cycle. A night of fusion of folklore, electronic sounds, and pura gozadera!

A-Z
AlGusto [Brazil] (Brazilian/Bosanova)
Berrocal [Chile] (Afro latin/ Afro House)
Cuerpo Negro [Colombia] (Folktronica/ Afro Latin, Afrofuturism)
General Feelings [Salvador] (Cumbia,Tropical bass)
Kaiman Jimenez [Colombia] (Champeta, electro Cumbia)
Luna [Colombia] (Latin Club, Latin House)

The night is long, but the light is on its way. Come dance it into being with us.

22/04/2026

Summer is back to Melbourne ☀️
Come join us tomorrow at
6 pm - Late / Free entry!

We have an all latino line-up bringing you the best alternative folk infused tunes BASTARD RHYTHMS FROM ABYA YALA!

Stocked to have visiting us from Sydney and coming from Brisbane. Plus bringing his tropical sabrosura. also regulars and .

Do not miss it fam!
Let’s have a proper Juernes!!

09/04/2026

Once again ISU TAKI takes control of the decks at the legendary 💃

Let us take you on a magical and sensational tour into our homeland, Abya Yala (AKA Latin America).
With a touch of Andean, Caribbean and Brazilian afro, as well as other folk-flavored mestizo beats.

Bastard Rhytms from Abya Yala EP 8 with:

💥Oroana (Sydney) [Colombial]
💥Kaiman Jimenez [Colombia]
💥Jose Lopez [Colombia]
💥Otorongo (Brisbane)[Chile]
💥Cuerpo Negro [Colombia]

From 6 PM till late, free entry always😎
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This event takes place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. ISU TAKI respectfully acknowledges elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge ancient knowledge not only from Kuli Nation, but all across both continents: Australia and Abya Yala. Always was, always will be.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

30/03/2026

ISU TAKI at
📍Brisbane 
This Thursday/ 7 pm / Free entry

Meet the artists:

MARTHA VAN STRAATEN

The sound of  (Laut & Luise, Berlin) can be described as the patchwork of a thousand joyful days in the sun. With fond love for colorful tunes from all over the world, she blends the musical treasures she discovers on her neverending journey. When travelling to one of her shining performances, she dives deep into the local culture and absorbs the patterns, habits and sensual sensations of her surroundings just to translate all of these well-collected influences into a multi-ethnic collage of sound

MANGALA ( )

Mangala is a project by Afro-Australian producer Zhonu “Nui” Moon Mzali and Amadou Susso, that brings together traditional West African music and contemporary electronic production. Working with leading Malian artists, the project blends instruments like the balafon, djembe, ngoni, and kora with global club sounds shaped by dance floors around the world.

Rooted in the vibrant cultural energy of West Africa, Mangala reinterprets music traditionally used for celebration, ceremony, and storytelling through modern genres such as Afro-house, Afrobeats, and ethno electronica. The name itself comes from Mandinka mythology, representing a life-giving creative force that reflects the project’s fusion of heritage and innovation.

XUJA ( )

Xuja is the Co-founder of the renowned MAHICO Garden Fiesta’s in the Northern Rivers. His sound is an inmersive eclectic musical journey from emotive to uplifting worldmusic beats and melodies of deep connection.

Drawing inspiration from different cultures that have shaped and inspired him. His unique style can be best described as a mindful multi-ethnic collage of sounds mixing traditional rythims from around the world: from afro-latin beats, brasilian bossa, folk, african jazz to balkanic beats layered with electronic sounds.

ISU TAKI Residents

and will be warming up the dance floor from 7 pm

27/03/2026

ISU TAKI finally made it to Byron Bay

For the first time, we’re bringing our sound to with our amigas Afrodisea and Ninja Bass, alongside residents Otorongo (Chile via Brisbane) and Cuerpo Negro (Colombia via Melbourne).

Get ready for a night of Latin and mestizo flavors that have been rocking Melbourne and Brisbane dancefloors!

Free entry
9 pm -late

Line up:





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This event takes place on the stolen land of the Arakwal people, Bundjalung Nation. ISU TAKI and Casa Luna respectfully acknowledge elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge ancient knowledge not only from the Bundjalung Nation, but all across both continents: Australia and Abya Yala. Always was, always will be.

12/03/2026

ISU TAKI and Felons present:
Martha Van Straaten (Berlin)
Mangala (Live)
📍Brisbane

On Thursday the 2nd of April (Easter long weekend), ISU TAKI is thrilled to host internationally renowned DJ Martha van Straaten, coming all the way from Berlin.

The sound of  (Laut & Luise, Berlin) can be described as the patchwork of a thousand joyful days in the sun. With fond love for colorful tunes from all over the world, she blends the musical treasures she discovers on her neverending journey. When travelling to one of her shining performances, she dives deep into the local culture and absorbs the patterns, habits and sensual sensations of her surroundings just to translate all of these well-collected influences into a multi-ethnic collage of sound.

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On support duties, and coming from Melbourne, Mangala A duo formed by Nui AKA Future Roots (Digital Afrika) and renowed artist Amaduo Susso. They mix African folk music with electronic beats, live percussion and kora. A show not to be missed!

DJ sets will be in charge of Xuja, co-creator of Mahico, plus ISU TAKI residents Otorongo and Cuerpo Negro.

Come celebrate the new season with a world-class selection of multicultural beats and melodies that will take you on a dreamy journey across the globe.

7 pm
Free entry✨

Artwork by
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This event takes place on the stolen land of the Turrbal Nation. ISU TAKI and Felons respectfully acknowledge elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge ancient knowledge not only from the Turrbal Nation, but all across both continents: Australia and Abya Yala. Always was, always will.

10/03/2026

Tonight we are partying transoceanic!!

Coincidentally we are having events at the same time in Panama and in Melbourne! Collaborating with and with strengthening the bonds with Latinoamérica connecting communities across the Americas and Australia through music.

Join us for the ride!

ISU TAKI Pirate stage take over panama


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ISU TAKI X Caliente at

xty dj

27/02/2026

ISU TAKI and Caliente are proud to present: Raiz & Fuego (Roots & Fire) Wednesday 11 March.

Bringing the best from the 2 collectives! The Tribal, folk-induced and alternative sound from ISU TAKI and the heat, high-energy and avant-garde sound from Caliente Collective for a night of Latin American rhythms at our beloved

Be ready to get surprised a night of Folklore, Cumbia, Afro Latin, Latin Club, Champeta, Latin core, Afro tech, Neo perreo, Afro house, Salsa electronica, Latin Breaks, Brazilian afro, Andes step, Tropical bass as well as other folk-flavoured mestizo beats.

Not to be missed!

Line up (A-Z):
dj (Chile)
(Colombia)xty (Mexico)
(Colombia)

Free entry
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This event takes place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. ISU TAKI and Caliente respectfully acknowledge elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge ancient knowledge not only from Kuli Nation, but all across both continents: Australia and Abya Yala. Always was, always will be.