I HATE MODELS AUSTRALIAN TOUR TICKETS 2026

All You Need To Know About I Hate Models

I Hate Models, the pseudonym of Guillaume Labadie, is a French techno DJ and music producer who’s been active on the scene since 2015.

Guillaume grew up in the south of France. He began developing an interest in electronic music during middle school, initially listening primarily to hip-hop, punk rock, and metal. He was particularly inspired by an electronic remix album of one of his favourite bands, which led him to start remixing other metal and punk tracks himself.

His pseudonym, "I Hate Models", expresses a "disdain for literal models or genres and the confinement within categories." He minimises his interactions with the press and almost always appears masked in public to maintain his anonymity.

Having previously toured Australia in 2018 (visiting Sydney and Melbourne) and 2024 (two headline shows done for the Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts), his fans are already eagerly awaiting his return for more standalone shows. He’s already set to perform at the 2025 Lost Paradise Festival and Beyond the Valley, both of which are taking place in December. Outside of these, there are murmurs that I Hate Models could likely perform sideshows during his next visit or that he’ll return not long after for his own headline tour.

Below, we take a closer look at his career, some of the most common fan questions, and what to expect when seeing him live. If you have any general questions about the ticket purchasing process, refer to our general FAQ or contact us.

Career

I Hate Models started his career in 2015 with the track "Persephone". His debut EP, "Warehouse Memories", was released in 2016, featuring the single "Daydream". 

In 2017, he released several EPs, including "State of Control", with DJ Magazine praising "Last Kiss Before Death". In 2018, he debuted on Perc Trax with "Spreading Plague", which received positive reviews. His first album, "L'Âge des métamorphoses" (The Age of Metamorphoses), came out in 2019 to critical acclaim.

In 2021, he launched his label, Disco Inferno, and released the EP "Disco Inferno 01". In 2023, he headlined the opening of Phantom club in Paris and performed in Lyon in 2024.

Style

I Hate Models produces techno with influences from synthwave, trance, cold wave, industrial, and electronic body music, reminiscent of early 1990s rave culture. For his album "L'Âge des métamorphoses", he used a Sequential Prophet 6 synthesiser, a Jomox Xbase 999 drum machine, and effects pedals like the Dreadbox Epsilon. His music explores themes of nostalgia, passion, solitude, melancholy, and brutality.

Discography

To date, I Hate Models has released two full-length studio albums and a total of 11 EPs over the past 10 years. His output is as follows:

I Hate Models Studio Albums (LPs)

• 2019: “L'Âge des métamorphoses”
• 2024: “Forever Melancholia”

I Hate Models EPs

• 2016 
• “Warehouse Memories”
• “500 Lesbians in Irak”
• “The Black Dissident EP”
• “The Lost Tapes”
• 2017
• “Absolution XXL”
• “Totsuka No Tsurugi”
• “State of Control EP”
• 2018
• “Midnight Cults”
• “Spreading Plague”
• 2019
• “Intergalatic Emotional Breakdown”
• 2021
• “Disco Inferno 01”

What Defines I Hate Models’ Signature Blend of Industrial, Acid, and Trance-Influenced Techno?

I Hate Models has made a name for himself for blending heavy, industrial techno with the classic euphoric highs you’d expect from trance and unrelenting energy of acid. His tracks regularly shift between dark, distorted beats and moments of emotional release. The juxtaposition of elements creates a sound that feels both futuristic and rooted in the underground, making him a standout in today’s techno landscape.

Which Iconic Tracks like “Daydream” and “Eternal Loneliness” Have Cemented His Reputation?

Tracks like “Daydream” and “Eternal Loneliness” became anthems in the underground scene thanks to their fusion melody and brutality. “Daydream” stands out for its trance-soaked build-up layered over the abrasiveness of industrial percussion, while “Eternal Loneliness” delivers a haunting emotional core amidst pounding rhythms. 

Other key releases, such as “Werewolf Disco Club” and “Intergalactic Emotional Breakdown”, have only deepened his reputation as a producer who can make techno both visceral and introspective.

How Do I Hate Models’ Marathon Sets Differ from Standard Club Performances?

Unlike conventional 1 to 2-hour DJ slots, I Hate Models has made a name for himself in delivering marathon concert sets that can stretch well into the early hours. These extended performances allow him to take crowds on a much deeper and visceral journey - it can start with hypnotic, ambient tones and then slowly build into explosive, high-BPM climaxes. Fans love the unpredictability of his craft and the sheer stamina he brings to every performance.

What Underground Techno Influences Shaped His Rise to Global Recognition?

I Hate Models draws a significant slice of inspiration from 90s rave culture, industrial electronic pioneers, and the DIY techno scenes across Europe. Influences range from early Aphex Twin and Laurent Garnier to the harder sounds of the French and German underground. 

How Do Fans Describe the Atmosphere of an I Hate Models Live Set in Australia?

Fans consistently describe I Hate Models’ Australian sets as intense, immersive, and cathartic. The energy often borders on euphoric chaos - crowds fully locked in to the pulse of his beats while strobe lights and smoke create a rave-like intensity. Whether at clubs or festivals, his performances tend to blur the line between pounding dancefloor energy and emotional release.