Photography credit: Image Construction – Performance date: Saturday 5 July 2025, The Arkaba Hotel, South Australia
DJ JoSH – The Golden Years 2025 lit up the Top of the Ark with a euphoric celebration of four decades behind the decks. Blending classic House, Euro, Trance, and NRG, JoSH served a nostalgia-laced set that pulsed with raw Adelaide club history. Live vocalist Karina Chavez stole the show with powerhouse renditions of iconic dance hits, while local legends Adrian Zac and DJ Ben spun supporting sets that bridged the past and present seamlessly. With MC Maestro D and a vibrant performance from HYPERDANCE’s Christina and Fiona, the atmosphere buzzed with old-school rave energy and genuine joy.
The crowd – ranging from OG clubbers to fresh-faced fans – kept the dancefloor jumping well into the night, culminating in a laid-back afterparty downstairs that let the beat wind down naturally. The heart and heritage of Adelaide’s dance scene were on full display. A fitting tribute to DJ JoSH’s incredible 41-year legacy, “The Golden Years 2025” was both a trip down memory lane and a vibrant reminder that dance culture still pulses strong in the city’s veins.
