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TROPIC • EVENTS

COCOLOCO ELECTRO
WHEN: Saturday 20 November
TICKETS: Eventbrite
DRESS CODE: 80s, neon, spandex

Party of the year

CREATIVE COLLABS
Laneway is bringing together
Cairns’ best artists, musicians
and performers for a huge
neon-themed, electro event this
November. I love the alchemy that
occurs when you bring
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It’s time to pull out the lycra – Cocoloco is The event will spill out from the laneway a bunch of creatives
back, and bigger than ever before. bar and into Motel Nomad’s poolside together with a diverse
Long-time local groovers will remember patio and gallery space, hosting a
past events put on by Caroline Mudge, diverse collection of DJs, performers, demographic of punters.
including a Tiki-themed party held and visual artists. The carpark will also You get something
behind Blue Sky Brewery in 2016 and host a freestyle BMX display, flash mob
a winter-style Steampunk event at performances and a light display. indelible, memorable
the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron. Talk about extra! and fun
Following the last Cocoloco Tutti Frutti Caroline, a renowned artist, illustrator
at Laneway, the event is returning to the and designer in her own right, is co- Caroline
Westcourt venue after a two-year hiatus. hosting the event with DJ Bart Robbins of Mudge
This iteration, Cocoloco Electro, is a Electric Dreams.
celebration of all things 80s neon culture. Together they are excited to showcase “All the previous parties were party of
Think Prince, Madonna and Miami local artists across all mediums. the year for me so it’s a privilege to be
Vice vibes. The dress code is described “Cocoloco has always drawn hundreds of involved. We have local hero and probably
as a “riot of colour,” with spandex the punters who come out of the woodwork Cairns’ most famous export Jesse Kuch
material of choice. for this unique event,” Caroline said. joining us from Brisbane ... as well as
“It’s usually a diverse crowd of people Anna Maria, DMH, No Hat No Play,
who share a love for our local creative Liam Mac and DLAZZ playing,
culture. This year our visual artist line-up with more to be announced.”
features established, emerging and junior A silent disco with debut DJ Man-e-
artists, including Blake Hudson, Olivia Queen is also part of the day’s activities,
Azzopardi, Wade Lewis, India Collins, with food sorted by The Hungry Nomad
Rachel Wolfe and many others.” and Thai Coins.
“When asked to collaborate with
CocoLoco Electro it was an automatic MORE: lanewaycairns.com.au
YES!,” Bart said.
1. Artwork by Harry Langdon

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