Esc. With Us
Bowen Hills' King Street is going retro during Brisbane Festival with inflatable gaming consoles.
Overview
If mashing buttons and hitting flippers while standing up in public is your idea of a great time out, then you'll be a fan of Brisbane's arcade bar scene, aka Netherworld, B. Lucky & Sons and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq. Here's another way to get your fix: Esc. With Us, Brisbane Festival 2023's contribution, although it isn't quite like any of the other options.
From Friday, September 1–Friday, September 22, Bowen Hills' King Street is going retro during the citywide arts fest, all thanks to a heap of inflatable consoles. This is a nostalgic tribute to old-school gaming, and it will indeed let you endeavour to reach your latest high score.
The puffy installation takes its colour palette from the 80s, of course, so if you see hues that make you think of Tang, Fanta and Lifesavers, there's a reason for that.
Melbourne-based art studio ENESS is behind Esc. With Us, after also bringing Sky Castle and Airship Orchestra to Brisbane Festival in the past. Pop by to check out its latest effort for free from 4–10pm on opening day, then 10am–10pm daily afterwards.
On Saturday, September 16, Esc. With Us is part of an 80s street party from 5–9pm, too, complete with rollerskating and DJs.
