Symbiotic is Australia’s largest trance events company
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Who We Are
Symbiotic is Australia’s largest trance events company with a main goal to deliver premium and original shows with cutting edge production that leads the way in event design.
Symbiotic tours some of the world’s most loved acts such as MaRLo, Vini Vici, Maddix, Billy Gillies, Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond and more. As well as artists,
Symbiotic brings festivals from all over the world, down under. Some include, Transmission Festival, Dreamstate USA, MaRLo Altitude and Festival X to name a few.
Symbiotics are forever evolving and have expanded their horizons since their inception and have adopted a mix of genres into their events like techno, tech-psy and hardstyle.
Symbiotic thrives on the philosophy of symbiosis – a delicate balance and interdependence between creativity, and innovation with you at the centre of it all. We believe that successful events are born from the synergy between us and the complete understanding of you.
With years of experience in the events industry, Janette and Richie have honed their skills to deliver a wide spectrum of events. Being seasoned professionals brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that every detail is executed flawlessly.
Janette Bishara
Co-Director of Symbiotic
Janette’s passion in all things trance is showcased in her ability to develop world class brands and concepts such as Atlantis. Symbiotic is the daughter company to Hardware in the global space of Trance.
Janette heads up this department as Director and partner, taking it to new heights from stadium tours of artists to new events throughout the year. Creativity, passion and the music is what drives her.
With over eight years experience producing events such as Armin Only, A State Of Trance, ABGT150, Above and Beyond Acoustic at the Sydney Opera House and more, expect plenty of new things on the horizon including Asia with Symbiotic.
Her commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring untapped markets fuels the expansion of Symbiotic, promising an exciting journey into uncharted territories for trance enthusiasts worldwide.
RICHIE MCNEILL
Co-Director of Symbiotic | Special Ops | CEO
Richard McNeill, aka Richie Rich, has been a key figure in shaping Australia’s electronic music scene since 1990. As a pioneering DJ and promoter, he’s made significant global contributions, performing across Europe, Asia, and the USA. Beyond DJing,
Richie managed Mushroom’s leading dance distributor, founded Hardware, and co-founded Stereosonic. In 2019, he launched Festival X, which hit over 100,000 patrons first year. Celebrating the 30th anniversary since the first ever Hardware rave in 2021, Richie continues to influence with a book project, radio series and Melbourne’s electronic rave history. Notably, he was a long-time radio presenter on Kiss FM, one of the most popular shows every Monday night playing the latest techno and rounding up the weekend’s events.
He owned two record stores in Melbourne (Hardware Records) and Adelaide (Red Light District). Committed to philanthropy, Richie, along with his father, established the Hardware Foundation in 2019 to support Australian charities.