This Saturday, 22 August, the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst opens its doors at 9PM for a night of pure magic. Get ready to sweat out those winter blues.

Final release tickets are a steal at $29.10. Grab them now,, before they vanish.

DJ Le Snack, eMKay, DJ Rustina, and DJ Marco Mani are bringing the heat. Expect a thumping journey from high-energy pop to driving techno, all injected with a delicious dose of camp.

Tell your bestie, your chosen family, and anyone who needs a good ol' fashioned gay rave. This is not one to keep to yourself, darling, spread the word.

KIKII PICK: Glisten: Heatwave

Published Thursday 20 August 2026

This Saturday, KIKII’s spotlight is on Glisten: Heatwave at Burdekin Hotel, bringing Sydney's queer community a single, fiery dancefloor event. Expect high energy and epic beats. Swipe for the full scoop.

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Glisten: Heatwave

Burdekin Hotel · Darlinghurst · 22 August 2026

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Swipe to surrender to the heat. Winter's chill melts on a heaving Saturday night dancefloor. Lasers cut through the smoke and sweat. High-energy pop accelerates into thumping house and driving techno. DJs Le Snack, eMKay, Rustina, and Marco Mani command the sound. Expect a judgement-free, queer-centred space where bodies move as one until late. This is a rare phenomenon, not just a party.

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When: This Saturday, 22 August, the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst opens its doors at 9PM for a night of pure magic. Get ready to sweat out those winter blues.
Tickets: Final release tickets are a steal at $29.10. Grab them now,, before they vanish.
Lineup: DJ Le Snack, eMKay, DJ Rustina, and DJ Marco Mani are bringing the heat. Expect a thumping journey from high-energy pop to driving techno, all injected with a delicious dose of camp.
Share it: Tell your bestie, your chosen family, and anyone who needs a good ol' fashioned gay rave. This is not one to keep to yourself, darling, spread the word.

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