Past Event

Sat 16 Sep

Brisbane Festival, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq and King St Present

80s King St. Party

Get Ready to Groove! Dust off your rollerskates and break out the bubble skirts… it’s party time.

Step into a time machine and transport yourself back to the era of neon lights, funky beats, and totally rad fashion.

King St comes alive as we present the most epic 80s themed street party that you won't want to miss… a night filled with dance comps, rollerskating and retro disco, and inflatable arcade machines that will bring back fond memories for many, and be an eye opener for those younger kids on the block!

It's going to be a night of nostalgia, non-stop dancing, and good old-fashioned fun. Mark your calendar, gather your crew, and let's party like it's 1989! Can you dig it?

Schedule:

5:00PM:
- On-street retailers ready for service of food and drinks!
- Party starts with Sammie D, DJ Bacon, Elements Collective, Rolla Bae, Dead Puppets Society’s Flamingos and Eness installation Esc. With Us
- Registrations open for session 1 of rollerskating.
5:15PM: Session #1 Rollerskating (30-mins)
5:45PM: Registration opens for session 2 rollerskating.
6:00PM: Session #2 Rollerskating (30-mins)
6:30PM: Registration opens for session 3 rollerskating.
6:45PM: Session #3 Rollerskating (30-mins)
7:15PM: Registration opens for session 4 rollerskating.
7:30PM: Session #4 Rollerskating (30-mins)
8:00PM: Registration opens for session 5 rollerskating.
8:00PM Sammie D announces award ceremony – best dressed, best moves, prom qween and prom king!
8:15PM: Session #5 Rollerskating (30-mins)

Price

Free! Just bring your awesome 80s spirit!

Times

5 – 9pm

Duration

4 hours

Where

King St,
Bowen Hills,
QLD

Getting Here

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

50% Visual Content.

Important Info

FREE skate hire available (we kindly ask there be no BYO skates).

Dress Code:

Neon Fashion and Nostalgia
Dust off your leg warmers, tease your hair to the max, and sport those bold, bright colors! We encourage everyone to dress in their raddest 80s attire – with many prizes to be won for those that dress the best. Express yourself with the fashion that defined a decade – it's time to show off your inner pop star, rocker, or new wave rebel!

Party Highlights

Best Dressed Contest: Strut your stuff on our 80s-inspired catwalk and stand a chance to win totally tubular prizes!
Delicious Street Food and Drinks: Indulge in a scrumptious selection of throwback treats that will satisfy all your cravings.
Esc. With Us by ENESS. Let nostalgia take hold and hit your high score on beloved arcade classics!

Roll Back in Time with Rolla Bae

Strap on those roller skates and glide back in time with Rolla Bae! This roller-skating company knows how to keep the good times rolling. Whether you're a seasoned skater or a newbie, Rolla Bae will be there to make sure you're grooving safely on wheels. Don't miss their roller dance performances that will have you clapping and cheering!

Registrations are mandatory for each 30-minute skating session. Please register for your session at the Rolla Bae Caravan on the day.

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Dates in September

#Artists

Rolla Bae

Rolla Bae is a mobile roller disco run by sisters. They bring the party to locations across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast, complete with a crew of skaters, disco balls, and a retro caravan stocked with colorful skates.

Dead Puppet Society

Dead Puppet Society creates deeply imaginative design-led theatre, public art and sculpture, combining timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Best known for their works Holding Achilles, Ishmael, The Wider Earth and Laser Beak Man

ENESS

ENESS, founded in 1997, transforms spaces with innovative public art installations. Renowned for pioneering techniques like 3D projection mapping, the multidisciplinary team includes artists, engineers, designers, and a writer.

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