Newtown's Dark Eighties Dance Party is adding a spooky twist for Halloween. After a jam-packed debut earlier in the year, the evening dedicated to only the moodiest anthems of the 80s will crank things up a notch, playing genres from death rock to goth and cult.
The themed party originated on the West Coast of North America, with the touring version kicking off in Canada and Britain. On Saturday, 31 October, it's Wellington's turn to hit the dance floor to cult hits and more obscure tunes spanning genres like post punk, industrial disco and minimal wave.
Attendees are encouraged to dress to theme — over-the-top makeup, leather, masks, wigs and gigantic 80s hairdos are all welcome. The shindig will run from 8pm until 2am.