Overview
Ditch the booze and get drunk instead on life, good vibes and great tunes, when the country's biggest sober dance party kicks off later this week. Crashing onto Shark Island this Saturday, April 6, the inaugural Xstatic Sunsets will deliver a huge alcohol- and drug-free celebration, as organisers set out to shake up social habits and inspire a new sort of party culture.
With room for a whopping 800 partygoers, the all-ages event is all about that natural high. And, with a jam-packed lineup of DJs and producers, matched to some sweet harbour views, we're sure there'll be plenty of that on the cards. At a time when nearly one in 20 deaths is attributed to drugs and alcohol, Xstatic Sunsets is offering a healthier way of hangover-free partying, while raising awareness for mental health issues.
For the launch event, expect a six-hour musical journey that trips through the ages, with DJs Phil Smart, Hayley Melrose, Tommy Franklin and Burning Man veteran Shane SOS hitting the decks. Dressing up as your favourite musical era or pop icon is also encouraged.
To ensure you keep that dance floor stamina right through until the all-important sunset finale, there'll be a selection of food and drink, along with a program of workshops and wellness talks. What's more, you'll be partying for an excellent cause, with 10 percent of ticket proceeds going to support local mental health charities.
Ticket includes boat transfers to and from the island, which leave from Rose Bay starting at 12.30pm.