A DAY WELL SPENT - THE STRIDES // MAC TANGO // GROOVE SISTER

Holy Pavlova proudly presents "Blissed Out" – a reggae, roots and dub takeover as part of A Day Well Spent.

For one night only, the Berry School of Arts transforms into a warm, bass-heavy haven, with The Strides, Mac Tango and Groove Sister taking the stage back to back. Expect deep grooves, feel-good rhythms and good vibes from start to finish. We love to see it.

Pickled Ink Kitchen will be serving up delicious food from 6PM til late serving both mains and snacks, and Holy Pav are running a pop-up bar featuring a range of local beer and wine. No BYO, we've got you covered!

Tix are limited, don’t snooze on it 🏝️

~ please note, event is 18+

**LINEUP INFO**

The Strides embodies Reggae power. Led by roots man Ras Roni, Fijian MC LTL GZeus, and Sierra Leonean ragga powerhouse Blacker C, they offer an explosive, authentic musical blend of classic roots reggae with hip-hop nuances, their sound fuses dance hall, dub beats, and reggae-pop. With 18 dynamic years on stage, The Strides have rocked Australia's major festivals like Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay Blues and Roots, WOMAdelaide and Vivid Festival. Sharing stages with legends including Tony Allen, Julian Marley, Groundation and Third World, this 9-piece powerhouse stands as a reggae icon. Through a fusion of cultures and instrumentation, they unite under a universal consciousness, cementing their status as a global musical institution.

Mac Tango formed on the South Coast of New South Wales in 2014, bringing together a group of mates with a shared love of reggae, rock and high-energy live music. Fronted by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jackson Way and driven by drummer Nick Elliott, the lineup is rounded out by lead guitarist Sam Coles, bassist Matt "Chibbsy" Bragg, and percussionist Dean Moss. Over the past decade, Mac Tango has built a reputation as one of the South Coast's most entertaining live acts. Blending original reggae-rock songs with crowd-favourite covers, the band delivers a show that's equal parts laid-back coastal vibes and full-throttle energy.

Groove Sister has spent the last year cutting her teeth in Tulum, playing to packed-out venues in the heart of the Caribbean’s nightlife - an experience that sharpened her sound and deepened her connection to global rhythms and dance culture.⁠ Her selections are rich with textured layers - Brazilian drums, Latin vocals, Afro grooves, and retro- future edits - seamlessly weaving old-school flavour with a fresh, modern flow. From intimate club settings to open-air festivals along Australia’s East Coast, she transforms spaces into immersive dance rituals.⁠