Image by Fringe Festival
By Vivienne Chester
Arriving late to the Wembley Hotel (and having done slim to no research), I had no idea what I was in for.
Ok so I had some idea- I knew that four Perth-based DJs would be entertaining the crowd from seven to eleven with upbeat house and drum and bass tunes. What I didn’t know was that two twenty-one-year-old university students were not the target audience.
Walking in we were surprised to find the dance floor filled with what can only be described as late 80s fanatics, festooned with glowsticks and living it up to deep bass tracks.
I had no idea that this niche existed, and I’m delighted to report that not only does it exist, but it is vibrant and incredibly fun.
I had a blast dancing among the strong neon beams with my less-than-enthusiastic companion.
The music itself was fun and danceable with hard bass tracks and techno beats. The four DJs certainly knew what they were doing, and I would recommend catching them at any future performances. Fringe advertised this show as having ‘no bullsh*t and no posers… just the freedom to dance’,and that is certainly true. For anyone looking for a fun few hours of dance – without the hassle of clubbing – this event is perfect.
Although this event might not be for the university students who are reading this review, I would definitely recommend it for any parents/house fanatics who are looking for a fun night out which ends in time to get a good night’s sleep before the school run the next morning. Also, free glowsticks which is fun for any age.
I hope that this event gets more publicly for next year’s Fringe and attracts the audience it deserves (specifically those whose hearts belong on the sweat-soaked flaws of the Hacienda).