Lost on Shark Island

Looking Out South Towards the mainland, Mike tried to remember how he got here. Obviously he remembers the ferry, filled with 500 of Sydney’s finest, dressed like they knew they would soon be Cast Away on this paradise island. He’ll probably never forget the intense excitement that buzzed around the boat, built on the anticipation of the hedonism that lay ahead.

But the ferry didn’t hold the answer, Mike needed to go back further. Back to a Thailand beach two years previous, to a night that would never be forgotten, and yet could never be fully remembered.

Drifting mindlessly along The Beach, Mike accidentally shoulder barges Tim. Is this another fight in the making? The quick mutual apology suggests not, and an easy conversation follows. Back in Sydney, a friendship develops through a mutual love of dirty music, dress up parties and awesome summer festivals. The LOST seed is growing. Meanwhile Tim's ghettotastic cousin Mikey has just thrown a wild party in an isolated field in the mountains, for a few hundred of his closest friends. It’s only a matter a time before the three come together and start planning something.
The idea is simple: hold a festival on a Sydney Harbour island with breathtaking views, a sandy beach and a thumping sound system. A festival with enough room to roam free. To dance. To play. To swim. A festival without fences. Without drink queues. Without police and their dogs. Without attitude.

Add to this recipe a collection of Sydney's finest party minds and like a phoenix rising from the ashes of over commercialised, vibeless summer festivals comes LOST on Shark Island. To the uninitiated, LOST is a collection of local and international party-loving people renowned for their ability to rock a party. With a penchant for good times, fancy dress, beautiful people, deep and funky hip shakin' party grooves, the LOST collective are coming together on Mike's 30th birthday to create party mayhem on Shark Island, Saturday, January 17 2009.

Combining the talents of DJs Jamie Doom and Gus Da Hoodrat (Bang Gang Djs), DJ Jason Barrie, DJ Bozo, DJ Chux (Disco Punx), and still more, LOST delivers eccentric purveyors of a sound that is equally fresh, unique, addictive and highly entertaining.

It’s all clear now, where it started, why he did it, how it came together. Back to the present, Mike assesses what’s in front of him, and likes what he sees:

An island filled with lucky Survivors, ready to party.

You won't be stranded on a desert island with nothing to do. Established Sydney and international DJs will build the party atmosphere, with eight hours of unique, upbeat summer tunes all served up on a sound system that'll knock your thongs off.
	DJs Jamie Doom and Gus Da Hoodrat are part of the legendary Bang Gang DJs who have enjoyed phenomenal success over the last couple of years. Their mish mash of retro classics with electro beats has been in heavy demand on the music festival circuit, getting crowds into a frenzy at Good Vibes, Future Music, Big Day Out and most memorably supporting Daft Punk at Nevereverland in 2007. banggang.com.au
	We're stoked to announce that Bondi’s own Tom Ford look-a-like, Pete Dolso, DJ / producer and creative genius behind Sneaky Sound System’s first and second albums, has been confirmed to DJ at LOST.
	David Beaumont aka DJ Silver B is fresh back from grooving the ‘Peats Ridge Festival’ 08/09 after playing 4hr sets each night to a packed house/tent for the entire festival. DJ Silver B plays a mix of big beat funky disco dance tracks from the early nineties (old Horden Pavilion party days) through to today’s classics with an energetic style. He has also played at the ‘Rainbow Serpent Festival’06 & 08 in Melbourne and ‘Festival of the Dreaming’ in Queensland 06.
	Tim Delbridge, aka Moneyshot, is a current resident at "Wham" - World Bar on Saturday Nights, and Cargo bar. He's no lightweight on the festival circuit with sets at the Playground weekender 2008 and the Parklife after party at Home in 2006. Name the big clubs in Sydney and chances are Moneyshot has played them: Ivy, The Cross, Bungalow 8, Dragonfly, YU, Ruby Rabbit, the Fringe... that'll do for now. More to the point, he's playing at LOST !!!
	Every island party needs a drummer and we have found one that has been LOST on the islands for years. Warren Jackson is one of Sydney’s great house drummers, cutting his teeth with La Fiesta, and playing with Martini Club, Potbellez and countless others along the way. Currently he is tanning with his own all powerful three piece ONE GLOVE who are booked for the Sydney, good vibrations festival in Feb. He also plays lots of hot spots around old Sydney town. Bungalow8 / Sugarmill Check the myspace for details www.myspace.com/jacksondrums
	The event is proudly sponsored by Barons beer. Go to their website for an amusing video of their new "Save the males" campaign. baronsbrewing.com
	Stuck on a desert island without protection? Ouch. Banana boat will be on hand to ensure you don't fry in the sun.
	Helping Barons to quench that thirst, Bacardi will be providing the ultimate island refreshment.

	Wanna play games? We'll be organising a fun volleyball tournament for the restless amongst you.