S.A.S.H was founded in May 2011, inspired by the Sunday party culture of Chapel Bar in London and created to fill the gap left in Sydney nightlife after the closure of Sounds on Sunday. What began as a niche Sunday afternoon gathering has grown into a weekly institution, helping define Sydney’s recovery-era nightlife for more than 15 years.
Despite the theories around its name, S.A.S.H officially stands for nothing. It was inspired by the TV show MAS*H during the naming process, though fans have since created their own meanings, including “Sorry About Sundays, Honey” and “Sunday Afternoon Sunday House.”
The brand became known for its Day & Night marathon format, moving from S.A.S.H by Day in The Greenwood Hotel’s open-air sandstone courtyard to S.A.S.H by Night at Home Nightclub on Darling Harbour. In late 2025, S.A.S.H entered a new chapter with S.A.S.H Saturdays at Carousel Bar & Ballroom on Oxford Street, bringing its community energy into the heart of the weekend.
Musically, S.A.S.H is strictly dedicated to house, spanning deep, chuggy grooves through to minimal and tech-house, with a strong focus on sound quality and Funktion-One systems. Its culture is built around a no-phones dance floor, relaxed dress code and a loyal community known for going all-in on fancy dress, especially at the annual April birthday parties.
Beyond Sydney, S.A.S.H has expanded to Melbourne, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Wollongong, Bali, Ibiza and London, while S.A.S.H Records launched in 2020 as another extension of the brand.
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★ S.A.S.H Melbourne & Half Baked Present ★ Raresh ★ Saturday January 14th ★
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As some of you may be aware, The Emerson has undergone something of a makeover recently and we are honoured to be the first event to take place in the stunning new middle floor at The Emerson. We’re decking it out in true S.A.S.H style by heavily stacking the entire floor with our absolute favourite, Funktion One sound.
Shortly after our end of year throwdowns in Melbourne town we’re coming back down again with the king of kings, Raresh, and who better to team up with to host such a high-class guest, than Half Baked themselves.
Half Baked Records came to life in early 2013 as part of the HBF Agency, representing Half Baked’s loved deep house Sunday-afternoon events. So, who better crew to team up with as we host the king of kings, Raresh, in our own Sunny Sunday afternoon stable. The record label was created to complete the Half Baked platform in the modern music industry and as an output for the music of the Half Baked residents and international guests.
There aren't many crews that stir up more discussion, and sometimes frustration, than the Romanians. Raresh is a cornerstone of this small Romanian fraternity, both solo and as part of the revered [a:rpia:r] trio with Rhadoo and Petre Inspirescu. He's the youngest and best known of the group, with an enchanting flair behind the decks that was famously discovered by Ricardo Villalobos in Bucharest in 2006. In the years since, Raresh has established himself as one of the world's best DJs, equally adept at playing festival stages as he is clubs and gritty after-hours (though it's likely he prefers the latter two).
With the local lineup still to be announced there’s plenty of excitement left just yet.
As always, you bring your dancing shoes and we’ll provide the rest.
See you on the dance floor xx
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★★ Raresh ★★
★ Miss Farina x Telly ★
★ Kithers ★
Local lineup to be announced
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S.A.S.H Melbourne
13th of January
The Emerson – Middle Floor
9pm till 3am
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143-145 Commercial Rd,
South Yarra, Melbourne,
Victoria, Australia
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Website: www.sash.net.au
Instagram: @sashsundays
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