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Epic beats in October

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Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is more than a party; it’s a FUNdraiser providing essential connection, charitable support, and a warming of spirit for all who attend.

Epic beats and making a difference are what it’s all about at October’s Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience!

Get ready to groove across the dance floor at Nudge Nudge Wink Wink, your awarded community event.

October’s incredible lineup includes guest DJs, SHE J and Danco, joining resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, guaranteed to lift you to the brink in their dancing rink.

World-renowned DJ/percussionist/producer, SHE J, will take you on a journey with seamless transitions spanning genres such as deep house, tech/house and ethereal/dub techno, combined with her signature sound to create a raw intimacy in her dynamic set, having been featured at Splendour, Bizarre Garden, Essential Intentions, Soiree, Electric Forest and others. 

Making his Nudge debut is DJ Danco. Originally from the UK, Danco began making music 30 years ago, encompassing DJ’ing, live instrumentation, and music production. He has also organised and played multiple dance parties and events throughout Northern England. His blend of musical styles – deep house, through to trance and techno – takes you on a musical journey across the rink. Danco, a recent convert to the Northern Rivers region, is excited to play his first Nudge. 

Guaranteed to elevate your spirits on the dance floor, the beloved Cunning Stunts resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, provide the auditory bombs for your bodies to explode with joy. We can’t wait for you to drink in their delicious tunes at this October’s Nudge Nudge Wink Wink!

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is more than a party; it’s a FUNdraiser providing essential connection, charitable support, and a warming of spirit for all who attend. Once you’ve given it a nudge, you’ll have to return. Wink wink!

Saturday 4pm, a ticketed 18+ event at The Billinudgel Hotel that is SOLD OUT.  To ensure you get advance notification of future ticket sales, sign up to the e-newsletter cunningstunts.com.au/subscribe/.

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