Refuge Worldwide returns to arkaoda!

We're hosting three neighbourhood dances in March, April and May.

After 13 months with their club room closed, local venue arkaoda finally received the news we have all been waiting for - they can reopen and continue usual operations. We're happy to return to our events there, with the first one taking place on the celebratory opening weekend, Saturday 29th March. Following that, we will return on the public holiday weekend on April 19th (Easter Saturday), as well as in May (Friday 30th).

For the first night back, we invite ᕲᑢ ᕲᖇᘿᗩ, Delfonic, Concentio and NM DJ to takeover the basement, while Milly Borroughs, Eshkounjay, afrodisiac and Sofaya play upstairs in the bar.

In April, Bridontknow & Nzambisa open up downstairs, followed by Telephones, host of The Breakfast Show Nadia Wise and Kallaloo. Upstairs, catch Setten's Yuko Asanuma, YOUN3S, hi.fí and Double Dancer.

For the final event of this spring series, we host a hybrid set from DJ and MC DAKN, as well as Refuge residents ABIBA, Acidfinky, Blurry Vision duo Elie Bukassa & Selessa T and a closing set from Lavan. Good vibes are guaranteed in the bar room too, with Rami Abi Rafi, Dane Joe, Shiru and Dommie Soup on deck.

Please note doors are 21:00 for each event, and we encourage you to arrive as early as possible to avoid queues.

Artwork by Bianca Mocan.