March 2026: Beats Round Up

James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.

You Should Listen To

Ming Li – ‘Scared/Onkaparinga’

Ming Li’s new single ‘Scared’, accompanied by a remaster of an early 2025 track ‘Onkaparinga’, blends raw emotion with sharp rhythmic flow, showcasing his ability to balance confidence with vulnerability through emotive sound design. Ming captures an immersive summer vibe with lush synth textures and a percussive drive that leans into elements of IDM. The tracks suggest a growing creative identity, rooted in evocative soundscapes and thoughtful production, hinting at an artist who’s experimenting with mood and musical storytelling in fresh ways.

You Should See

Ancient World x H03: Manuka Honey (UK)

Manuka Honey lands mid-Fringe with her signature clash of industrial sound, chaotic club futurism and Latinx-Caribbean rhythms. Known for collaborations with Florentino, Safety Trance and La Favi, she brings ritualistic intensity to every set. Joining her is driving force 0800KIN, Naarm-based hard-drum selector Recluse, playing B2B with Strict Face, plus a high-octane link-up from know.clu and DJSEXYCOOLGIRL.

March 7 | Ancient World | Tickets

Marsh (Anjnadeep)

Marsh returns to Adelaide on March 14 for a special free headline show at The Austral Laneway, part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival. An Anjunadeep favourite, Marsh is known for emotive builds, soaring melodies and hypnotic rhythms that create genuine dancefloor connection. After the laneway session, the night rolls into the Gala Room for an afterparty hosted by The Front Room resident DJs.

March 14 | The Austral Laneway | Free

Four More

Wicket Lickwid Presents: Wingz (AUT)

Vienna-based artist Wingz brings his high-energy, boundary-pushing Drum and Bass sound to the Ancient World basement.

March 6 | Ancient World | Tickets

MPH (UK)

Recently nominated for DJ Mag’s Breakthrough Producer of the Year, new-wave bass and garage artist MPH returns to EC.

March 8 | Electric Circus | Tickets

Overlord Presents: Casey C Lub (UK)

Sitting at the intersection of dubstep, UK garage, UK bass and raw club energy, Casey Club’s sound is built to rattle the dancefloor.

March 12 | Ancient World | Tickets

Yung Singh (UK)

Refusing to be boxed in by just one sound, Yung Singh’s sets can vary from across the dance music spectrum; from hip-hop to house.

March 13 | Electric Circus | Tickets