As the sun sinks behind the hills of Murwillumbah, a new rhythm begins to stir. On Friday, November 21, The Citadel will transform into a sanctuary of slow grooves and golden light for the debut of ‘Sunset Assembly’ – a fresh concept designed for dusk drifters and lovers of unhurried connection.
Inside the Citadel’s art deco embrace, warm timber walls and a polished wooden dancefloor set the scene for an evening of deep listening and free movement. The Spangled Drongo Bar and its open-air courtyard spill with laughter and low beats, creating a flow between inside and out – where the music mingles with the last rays of day.
The line-up reflects the event’s ethos of exploration and flow: XUJA (Mahico), Monsieur Diop (Bare Foot Beat), Lord Sut (Nudge Nudge Wink Wink), and Lauren Sly (Lab Leaked Beats) – four selectors known for their ability to cross genres with heart and soul. Together, they’ll guide the crowd through a soundscape that drifts between dub, downtempo, Balearic, soul, leftfield, ambient, organic house, and global grooves.
Organiser, DJ Lord Sut, founder of Byron’s iconic Nudge Nudge Wink Wink events, says Sunset Assembly isn’t about headliners or hype. ‘It’s about creating a shared and free-flowing space and the perfect soundtrack for slow dances, quiet smiles, and unspoken shared moments together. Music without borders and DJs playing outside their boxes, with community at the heart and a DIY spirit.’
More than a party, Sunset Assembly is a gathering with purpose. A share of event profits will go to the Murwillumbah Community Centre, ensuring that the good energy generated on the dancefloor flows back into the local community.
Expect an evening that shimmers and sways rather than roars – a celebration of subtlety, soul, and sound without borders. As twilight falls, rhythms deepen, and the night opens its arms, you’ll understand – this isn’t just another event. It’s a return to feeling. Settle in. Breathe out. The sun dips. Move to the rhythm of Sunset Assembly.
Sunset Assembly launches on Friday, November 21 at The Citadel, Murwillumbah. Tickets from eventbrite.com.au.
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