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Last week Sol hosted their Ultimate Summer House Party in Adelaide, taking over comp winner Tom Brown’s crib for one night only. With beers flowing well into the evening and live tunes provided by DJs Ruby Rose, Tom Piper and former neighbour of Mick Jagger, Hansom, the party was a summer celebration to remember. Taking our cues from the weekend that was, we have put together a guide to hosting house parties. Do keep in mind that while Model/DJ slashies are not essential ingredients, they certainly do help.
MUSIC
It might be tempting to mindlessly dock your iPhone and hope for the best, but in all honesty this kind of move isn’t going to elevate your summer party to legend status. Dedicate some pre-party preparation time to devising an appropriate playlist. If you have friends in bands get them to play in exchange for a carton of Sol or a week of spending time with your pet dog. When live bands aren't an option, DJ Hansom’s hot tip is to drop a hit by this year’s Hottest 100 overachiever Flume, specifically, this little number:
It might be tempting to mindlessly dock your iPhone and hope for the best, but in all honesty this kind of move isn’t going to elevate your summer party to legend status. Dedicate some pre-party preparation time to devising an appropriate playlist. If you have friends in bands get them to play in exchange for a carton of Sol or a week of spending time with your pet dog. When live bands aren't an option, DJ Hansom’s hot tip is to drop a hit by this year’s Hottest 100 overachiever Flume, specifically, this little number:
MODELS
Full disclosure: this is highly shallow, HIGHLY shallow, and yet... people really do seem to remember parties heavily peopled with professionally good looking humans. When Pedestrian does a party we always invite models of all persuasions and they come along and then the rest of us normal-looking types can stand around and be warmed by the glow of their otherworldly beauty and nonchalant sartorial efforts and ability to dance like sexy angels instead of like a broken giraffe. House parties are simply better when "that girl who won Australia's Next Top Model" is there. Why do you think Sol invited Ruby Rose to their Ultimate Summer House Party. Because she's a DJ? Lord no! Everyone is a DJ. It's because she is a model.
BE THE BAND
Do you play an instrument? Actually, it doesn't even matter. If you aren't in a band, form one - and preferably one with a genuinely upsetting vulgar name like 'Moist Birth Canal' that includes a random instrument your mate played in high school like a trombone. The best way to put a personal and completely self-indulgent stamp on your house party is to be the featured band. While you're performing the most questionable music anyone has ever had the displeasure of hearing, your friends will be cheering you on affectionately and your enemies (whom you must invite, as per the friends-close-enemies-closer dictum) will be all "seriously, who does Murray think he is?" and you will be like "FYI I'm the lead singer and tenor saxophone player of Moist Birth Canal. Please leave."
I’M HERE WITH ALL OF MY PEOPLE
Whether you’re inviting old friends, new friends, potential lovers or prospective enemies, your guest list will ultimately make your night or break your night*. While we’re not about to tell you who to invite to your party (except that bit above that says 'MODELS'), you must have a specific criteria to abide by when it comes to deciding which acquaintances are welcome into your casa. People prone to violence, non nudity-related arrests, wig outs and tantrums should be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. Good looking people who want to tongue everyone are good. Don't go HAM on the social media so you don't end up with a Corey Worthington situation where a bunch of heinous scumbags with pierced nipples (not in a good way) trample your herb garden.
*There is a 99.99% chance something will be broken during any given house party.
Whether you’re inviting old friends, new friends, potential lovers or prospective enemies, your guest list will ultimately make your night or break your night*. While we’re not about to tell you who to invite to your party (except that bit above that says 'MODELS'), you must have a specific criteria to abide by when it comes to deciding which acquaintances are welcome into your casa. People prone to violence, non nudity-related arrests, wig outs and tantrums should be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. Good looking people who want to tongue everyone are good. Don't go HAM on the social media so you don't end up with a Corey Worthington situation where a bunch of heinous scumbags with pierced nipples (not in a good way) trample your herb garden.
*There is a 99.99% chance something will be broken during any given house party.
EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHILD
So you’ve got music and people sorted, but being Party Host Extraordinaire goes beyond mastering the basics. In order for your party to reach that mythological level where people lie about being there just to boost their personal brand, extra lengths are required. For inspiration, simply cast your mind back to school summer parties. Equal parts nostalgic and awesome times, think inflatable pools, sprinkler parties, Supersoaker feuds or a DIY Slip ‘n’ Slide. Just remember to remove your phone from your pocket. Alternatively you could opt for a very specific party theme such as characters from Nickelodeon cartoons, Don and Megan Draper's apartment, or Justin Bieber in 20 years.
So you’ve got music and people sorted, but being Party Host Extraordinaire goes beyond mastering the basics. In order for your party to reach that mythological level where people lie about being there just to boost their personal brand, extra lengths are required. For inspiration, simply cast your mind back to school summer parties. Equal parts nostalgic and awesome times, think inflatable pools, sprinkler parties, Supersoaker feuds or a DIY Slip ‘n’ Slide. Just remember to remove your phone from your pocket. Alternatively you could opt for a very specific party theme such as characters from Nickelodeon cartoons, Don and Megan Draper's apartment, or Justin Bieber in 20 years.
BRING THE BEACH TO YOUR HOUSE
Like any Australian who has spent significant time away from our shores, DJ Hansom’s current summer plans are all about the surf and sand. “The Island on Sydney Harbour as well as parties I’ve been playing at around Bondi at the moment are a lot of fun. You can go to the beach during the day then creep up to the gig late at night." Luckily, seaside shindigs aren’t only reserved for tanned, barefoot locals. With a bit of imagination, you can bring the best of the beach to your place regardless of where you live. A beach house in the suburbs? Why not?
Like any Australian who has spent significant time away from our shores, DJ Hansom’s current summer plans are all about the surf and sand. “The Island on Sydney Harbour as well as parties I’ve been playing at around Bondi at the moment are a lot of fun. You can go to the beach during the day then creep up to the gig late at night." Luckily, seaside shindigs aren’t only reserved for tanned, barefoot locals. With a bit of imagination, you can bring the best of the beach to your place regardless of where you live. A beach house in the suburbs? Why not?
Image via Sorry I Missed Your Party
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