Dean Turnley
also plays New York City — 2 nights
Melbourne-based DJ and producer Dean Turnley works within the lineage of Detroit and Chicago house, shaping a sound that is stripped-back, functional and built with the dancefloor in mind. His productions favour tension and groove over excess - club tools that prioritise movement and restraint.
A mainstay of Australia’s underground for close to a decade, Turnley has developed his reputation through a steady presence across clubs, festivals and international circuits, alongside co-founding Thailand’s Sundancer festival. His approach remains DJ-led - selections and productions shaped by time spent in the booth.
That foundation has translated into a breakout in 2026 with “Actin’ Tough” - a track that moved from Melbourne underground ID to global club record, hitting #1 on the Beatport Chart and gaining widespread support across DJs and dancefloors internationally.
Turnley’s rise has been incremental rather than immediate - grounded in consistency, credibility and a clear focus on function. As his records continue to travel, he is emerging as one of the more reliable exports from Australia’s underground circuit.
Their Resident Advisor profile, in full and unedited.
Records out on Homegrown Label. — their own list on Resident Advisor
The night
- Sat 27 Jun 2026Else x Home Again & Junction 2 presents: salute & Dean TurnleyElse · Else Events, Home Again, Junction 2
Who they play with
One night, and this is who was on it.
- Sat 27 Jun 2026Amy Dabbs · Andre Zimmer · Butterhands · Thabo · ferrari rot · hawi · Mino Abadier · Thalo Santana · salute
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