DJ Havana Brown is turning her focus homeward, determined to reignite Sydney’s once-glittering nightlife.
The internationally renowned DJ, 40, says it’s time for Sydney to reclaim its title as Australia’s party capital, arguing that the city’s energy has dimmed in recent years.
‘I’ve played everywhere from London to Ibiza to Miami, and it still shocks me that Sydney isn’t the nightlife mecca of Australia,’ Havana told Daily Mail ahead of hosting OPPO’s Creatures of the Night event.
‘Maybe some of our decision-makers need to go to Europe and see how it’s done.’
The Melbourne-born star – real name Angelique Meunier – headlined the high-profile bash at Aura.
‘I remember when Sydney’s clubs were buzzing – the vibe, the fashion, the energy,’ Havana said.
DJ Havana Brown is determined to reignite Sydney’s once-glittering nightlife. (Pictured)
Havana’s career has taken her from DJ decks in London to massive international tours supporting Britney Spears and Rihanna.
She insists there’s something uniquely special about the Aussie party scene – if it’s given the chance to shine again.
‘You go to Europe and people are literally dancing in the streets at 2am,’ she said.
‘We should have that too. Sydney is glamorous – we should own that and have those sexy, bottle-popping, high-energy clubs that show who we are.’
Havana believes it’s not too late for Sydney to make a comeback and rival the nightlife of cities like Barcelona, Paris and Berlin.
‘We have that easygoing spirit that people love about Australians. We just need to bring the sparkle back,’ she said.
The OPPO Creatures of the Night event aimed to do just that – merging nostalgia with cutting–edge tech.
The internationally renowned DJ says it’s time for Sydney to reclaim its title as Australia’s party capital
With Havana on the decks and the venue drenched in neon light, the night was a love letter to Sydney’s party past and a glimpse of its future.
‘Sydney’s nightlife used to be iconic,’ Havana said.
‘I want to remind everyone what that looked and felt like – only this time, we get to capture it in crystal–clear detail, not on those old flip phone photos.’
