As the storm clouds gather and the rain pours down, the streets are rife with whispers of strangers lurking in the dark wearing black gloves & dark omens that portend the return of The Three Mothers. But the prophecies have long foretold of The Mothers' return and after many years of preparation, the queers of Meanjin will return this Friday to the hallowed grounds of Black Bear Lodge for an ancient ritual called...

SHANDY HALLOWEEN
friday 28th october | 9pm - 3am | black bear lodge

Shandy invites you to imbibe the potions, summon the spirit through dance, and banish malicious entities, as our team of Clo Love, Blake Howson, and Tyler Marszalek transform Black Bear Lodge and transport you into the world of "Giallo" horror films: the Italian genre that emerged in the '60s & '70s with striking visuals, black-gloved killers and buckets of fake blood.

For this GIALLO-ween event, we have secured the expertise of a high priest of the dancefloor to help guide us into deep into the groove - all the way from London, we are thrilled to welcome...

HORSE MEAT DISCO

Horse Meat Disco (HMD) is a club night and DJ collective whose legend is bigger than just about any niche you could try stuffing it in. Originally based out of The Eagle in South London in 2004, HMD has evolved into a powerful force in queer and club culture as a whole, while staying local to its original home, each and every Sunday. A typical HMD set blends classics, italo disco, house, oddities and punk funk, to conjure their initial spirit of “a queer party for everyone”, including, but not limited to, “Homos and Heteros, club kids, bears, fashionistas, naturists, guerrilla drag queens and ladies who munch.” For a taste of their energy, check out their Soundcloud here.

Their music, along with the inclusive and enormously fun vibe, struck a chord both in and out of the gay scene - and in the ensuing years, they've gone from strength to strength, with a series of seminal compilations, a New York residency, a wholly unique party at Glastonbury and hordes of DJ gigs (from residents James Hillard, Jim Stanton, Luke Howard and Severino Panzetta) - all of which have turned Horse Meat Disco into a decidedly international concern.

But that's not all - we've pulled together a line-up of experts in arcane disco magicks to synchronise your vibrations and conjure a deeper connection to the groove ALL NIGHT LONG, including...
~ BLACK AMEX
~ DJ CHANTAL
~ SWEATY BABY

This event is going to be an unforgettable dive into the depths of depravity and disco AND one of our FINAL events for 2022, so don't get left to the terrors of the cold, dark night - grab your ticket to SHANDY HALLOWEEN via Humanitix NOW

🎟 TICKETS 🎟
Early Bird Tickets: $20 + BF
General Release with Costume: $25 +BF
General Release without Costume: $30 + BF

Limited tickets may be available on the door for $35 ($30 with a costume), but we can't make any guarantee - so grab your ticket NOW to secure your spot into this world of grooves and giallo fantasy.

You can also choose to make an additional donation via Humanitix to help subsidise & cover the cost of a ticket for someone on no/low income.

PLUS:
~ there is free entry for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people & Trans Women (Femme Queens) of Colour; and
~ we will do everything we can to accommodate & welcome anyone with no/low income who wants to party - shoot us a message on the Shandy Facebook page or Instagram and we'll work something out with you.

♿️👁 ACCESS 👂🔊
Unfortunately the venue is not wheelchair accessible, as it can only be accessed by a staircase.

Strobe lights are not used during the event, however lights may occasionally move at a fast speed.

The venue is essentially one large room, but there is an area with seating that is quieter near the entrance.

If you have any further questions around access and whether the event will be suitable for you and your needs, please don't hesitate to message our page for more info.

📓 GROUND RULES ⚖️
~ We want people to feel as safe and welcome as possible, so please feel free to message the Shandy Instagram or Facebook page with any queries or concerns.
~ As always, please don't assume any one's gender or pronouns - if you wanna chat with someone, try giving them a compliment and asking what pronouns they use.
~ Consent is key – ask before touching and await a clear response; fuck yes or no, thank you!
~ The bathrooms will not be gendered - they either have urinals, or don't.
~ Be respectful and considerate – do your bit to make the space safer and more comfortable for others: a party is only as good as the people attending, and we all have a role to play in having the best night ever!
~ Racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, or transphobic behaviour/attitudes will not be tolerated. Please see the bar staff or door people if someone is making you uncomfortable.
~ Last but not least, look out for your friends and other party-goers & stay hydrated!

Last, but certainly not least, we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we hold this event, the Turrbal, Jagera/Yuggera peoples and pay respects to Elders, past and present - and also pay respects and offer our love to the First Nations community attending our event.

We recognise that Sovereignty was never ceded and that we live and gather on stolen land.

Event Artwork by Alec Palmer (@louispamah)