The Upside | DJ Miami Wine Cooler + Jason Eli at HISO Rooftop Bar

THE UPSIDE IS BACK FOR THE WINTER EDITION.

Rooftop view, unique tunes, delectable drink specials, glittering skylines—Friday night revelling is sorted.

Doors open 6.30pm, Friday 12 July at HISO Rooftop Bar.

We’re extra chuffed to have a perfect cocktail of DJs joining us: Ex-Londoner Jason Eli, who’s all about funk that makes you move (oh, and remixing and producing major artists including Whitney Houston, Mos Def and Damage)—alongside DJ Miami Wine Cooler’s love of italodisco and sounds that can only be described as cosmic extravagance.

They’ll be joining our resident DJs Dick Johnson & Sweetpants, in this new era of music nights for HISO Rooftop Bar.

In true fashion, HISO Rooftop Bar is on a mission to shake up Auckland’s skyline. Music is no exception, and we’re bringing you The Upside—a series of rooftop parties at our iconic HISO perch.

Expect DJs familiar and foreign, special guests and sweeping Auckland views with the finest cocktails in town.

Lock it in, let's do this. Kicking back off, Friday July 12 2024.

Early Bird tickets are strictly limited, but not as limited as the VIP Booth option, so lock yours in pronto!

Ticket options:

• Early Bird |$15 on sale now
• Early Bird Group of 5 | $75 + in the draw to win a nights' stay on the night
• VIP Booth | 6 pax $180 + in the draw to win a nights' stay on the night

WIN A SUITE STAY:

Every purchase of 5 tickets gets you in the draw to win a nights’ stay for two on the evening of The Upside, the 12th July, at SO/ Auckland to let the good times roll all weekend. Simply select 'Early Bird Group of 5' to be in the draw! VIP Booth bookings also put you in the draw.

Cocktail specials to be announced!

About DJ Miami Wine Cooler

Miami Wine Cooler’s love of italo disco has led to a unique sound imbued with cosmic extravagance. Her time-travelling selections spanning house, techno, disco and more have been making their way from rooftops to bush doofs to the basements of Karangahape Road. Let Miami Wine Cooler transport your ears to the side of a pool, in outer space, where the sun is a giant disco ball that sparkles all night long.

About Jason Eli

Jason Eli’s music production career grew from a love of making people dance and a desire to explore musical genres from House, Soul & Hip-Hop to Disco and beyond. From humble beginnings as a kid growing up in London watching his older cousins play live funk music in their loft, he’s progressed to remix songs for icon’s including Whitney Houston, perform with DJ’s including Frankie Knuckles and produce music for labels including Motown, E.M.I. many more. His soulful live sets draw on both the classic (Soul, Disco, Latin & Jazz) and the new (House, UK Garage, Drum & Bass, Broken Beat, Future). MiSoul radio’s Marcia Carr has described his sound as “High dose nu-boogie”.

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