Lunar Lounge
Dates
Fridays | 5.30pm - 9pm
Ends Friday 4 October 2024
Next Friday
Wax and Wane with Hearts of Darkness
Rituals DJs lineup | All night
Black Antlers | 7.45pm - 8.30pm
Standard | $25
Concession | $22.50
Groups 6+ | $22.50
Membership
Friend Members receive 15% off ticket pricing for this event.
Age
Ages 18+ only
Site access information
WA Museum Boola Bardip is fully accessible. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. Accessible resources and programs >
Embark on an up-late journey into space and back in time at the Lunar Lounge pop-up bar in our latest exhibition, To the Moon.
Blending retro vibes with cutting-edge technology, this one-of-a-kind experiential exhibition turns into a bar every Friday evening. Grab a cocktail while enjoying a line-up of expert talks and engaging activations, all while basking in the Moon's glow under Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon installation.
Join us for a joyful fusion of nostalgia and innovation where space exploration intersects with art, history, kitsch, music and drink! Explore our catering package for more details here.
*Ticketed entry is available between 5.30pm and 9pm. Ages 18+ only. Drinks and snacks for purchase.
What's On
Wax and Wane with Hearts of Darkness 5.30pm - 9pm
Revel in the darkness and explore the underground culture.
Rituals DJs
Aesthetically, goth culture is instantly recognisable but what does goth sound like? Perth's longest running alternative DJ collective RITUALS will be spinning tracks throughout the night under the Moon, weaving a soundtrack featuring selections across genres and eras that goth culture has both inspired and drawn inspiration from. Expect to hear dark and alternative cuts from goth-rock, post-punk, new wave, darkwave, goth-pop and beyond.
Black Antlers | 7.45pm - 8.30pm
Emerging from the shadows for a rare performance are BLACKANTLERS, the elusive project from duo Lucinda Nicholls (vocals, soprano) and Christopher J Brown (live electronics). Drawing from sub-genres witch-house and goth-trap, their unique ethereal sound will make for a haunting mesmerising experience under the Moon.
The Moon as Muse - Invitational poetry competition with Perth Slam | 6pm – 7pm
Perth Slam poets reach for the Moon with two-minute performances under its glow. Audience judges will select the most celestial poem. Experience an evening where poetry and lunar magic unite.
Performance with Jessie Gordon | 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Step into a lunar dream with Jessie Gordon, Perth's sun-shy jazz enchantress. As a 20-time Fringe World Award winner, Jessie’s moonlit performance will weave through jazz, blues, and roots with a celestial touch. Let her captivating voice and stellar repertoire illuminate the night, making for an unforgettable evening under the Moon.
Talk with Clare Testoni | 6.30pm - 7.00pm
Writer, puppeteer, and folklorist Clare Testoni tells the story of the Moon's many faces in folk and fairy tales around the world. Explore the stories of Moon Princesses from Japan, fox moon maidens from Russia, and The Man in The Moon from England, alongside other snippets of fables and tales of lunacy and love.
Performance with Grievous Bodily Calm | 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Listen to the otherworldly sounds of Grievous Bodily Calm, a five-piece instrumental collective from Perth whose genre-blending signature sound and high-energy live show infuse IDM, beat music, and jazz improvisation with modern electronic production.
Related exhibitions
Throughout history, the Moon has entranced artists, poets, scientists, writers, and musicians the world over.
