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DJ BORING

6 listings in 5 named rooms, over the last three years · one ahead · Melbourne · 26,207 following on RA

also plays Berlin — 4 nights

Watching DJ BORING in action is the antithesis of his mundane pseudonym; vibrant, energising, fun and full of passion, Tristan Hallis puts his all into every set. Over the last few years he has ascended rapidly thanks to his dazzling displays, impeccable selection and high quality productions. The Australian selector takes great pride in his digging capabilities, constantly searching for lesser-known gems from years gone by, and pairing them up with more recent cuts that are equally exceptional.

Since he arrived with ‘Winona’ in 2016, DJ BORING has continued to push forward and demonstrate his abilities on stage, in the clubs, at festivals and behind-the-scenes in the studio. He has an innate ability to blend seemingly disparate styles. His debut on BBC Radio 1’s legendary Essential Mix and an amazing Boiler Room appearance at Lost Sundays exemplify this DJ style, but tune in to any of his streams, recorded sets or, better still, see him in person and you’re bound to be left buzzing by his sheer dynamism.

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In the studio, the producer has honed in on a contemporary sound that pays homage to the roots of dance music. His productions are birthed in hardware and imbued with Hallis' energetic personality - a human touch which can often be lacking in many productions today. This trait shines through in his new live show where hardware and controllers become a natural extension of his creative self, a conduit through which he presents a fresh take on his music.

DJ BORING epitomises the dance floor roots of club culture; positive energy, liberating and unifying selections and unbridled fun and self-expression, combined with respect for the music and a genuine desire to share his unwavering passion. Despite his impressive list of achievements it’s clear BORING is only just getting started, with his first live show finalised alongside plans for an album project in the not-too-distant future, the stage is set for the next phase of this soaring artist’s remarkable career.

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Records out on Ninja Tune, Let's Play House, Heist Recordings, Bobby Donny, Shall Not Fade, E-Beamz, Lost Palms and Vienna. — their own list on Resident Advisor

The nights

  • Sat 31 OctIndustry Cityfirst time · BOUND, Closed-Sessions, House of Yes Presents, Synthicide, The Vampire Ball131 going

2026

2025 — 2 nights
2024 — 1 night
2023 — 1 night

Their rooms

One tick a night, on the one axis this page has — Aug 2023, where the listings start, to Jan 2027, the last night anybody has announced. The shaded end has not happened yet.

Aug 2023Jan 2027

Once each: Roberta's, SILO, Good Room and Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Who they play with

Seven nights on the books, and no name on more than one of them.

54 people have stood on one of these bills; none has stood on two.

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