History
The site was launched around 1999 by Andre Lackmann and Libby Clark as a platform to share photographs and document underground club culture. [1] Early contributors and team members included Matt Callander and Neil Ackland, who helped expand the site’s editorial scope and community engagement. [1] During the 2000s and early 2010s, the site evolved from a community forum and photo gallery into a professional editorial platform, covering domestic and international dance music news, festival coverage, reviews, and photography. It maintained active community forums and was widely used by DJs, promoters, and club-goers as an information and networking hub. [4]
The publisher that grew from the success of inthemix originally traded as Sound Alliance and later adopted the Junkee brand as it expanded beyond music publishing. Sound Alliance formally rebranded as Junkee Media in July 2015. [5] In June 2016, oOh!media acquired an 85% stake in Junkee Media. [6] oOh! later sold Junkee Media to RACAT Group in 2021. [7]
Events and collaborations
inthemix promoted and co-hosted events with major clubs, labels, and DJs across Australia. Notable collaborations and contributions include:
- Technics inthemix50 Compilation (2005): Featuring DJs Illya (Sydney) and Boogs (Melbourne), showcasing local talent. [8]
- DJ Features and Mixes: Artists such as Tommy Trash, Dom Dolla, DJ Zuka, and Sandro Peres contributed mixes or interviews. [9]
- Festival and Club Coverage: Events included Ministry of Sound Australia, Good Life, Creamfields AU, and local underground club nights. [10]
- inthemix Awards: An annual public-voted awards program recognizing the top DJs, clubs, producers, and festivals in the Australian electronic music scene. Notable winners included Kid Kenobi as No. 1 DJ (2003–2005) and Mark James receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. [11] [12]
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