Fascination80s
@fascination80s.bsky.social
The best 80s new wave, synthpop, alternative, goth and post punk music you’ll find in Melbourne. UBQ in Fitzroy. Free entry - come and dance with us!
Don't forget Fascination is back at LCKR ROOM in two weeks on Friday November 21 for more 80s alternative frolics and shenanigans!
With FREE ENTRY there's just no reason not to come!
youtu.be/icXQxumuHAE
With FREE ENTRY there's just no reason not to come!
youtu.be/icXQxumuHAE
The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (Live @ The Tube 1986) (Remastered)
YouTube video by Louder Than Bombs
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November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Don't forget Fascination is back at LCKR ROOM in two weeks on Friday November 21 for more 80s alternative frolics and shenanigans!
With FREE ENTRY there's just no reason not to come!
youtu.be/icXQxumuHAE
With FREE ENTRY there's just no reason not to come!
youtu.be/icXQxumuHAE
We have two of these Fascination T-Shirts available to buy!
They are both size XXL and have a list of bands that we usually play on the back, still in their packaging. $30 each.
We'll bring them to the next Fascination on Nov 21 and whoever wants them can buy them there.
SEE YOU ON NOV 21!!
They are both size XXL and have a list of bands that we usually play on the back, still in their packaging. $30 each.
We'll bring them to the next Fascination on Nov 21 and whoever wants them can buy them there.
SEE YOU ON NOV 21!!
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We have two of these Fascination T-Shirts available to buy!
They are both size XXL and have a list of bands that we usually play on the back, still in their packaging. $30 each.
We'll bring them to the next Fascination on Nov 21 and whoever wants them can buy them there.
SEE YOU ON NOV 21!!
They are both size XXL and have a list of bands that we usually play on the back, still in their packaging. $30 each.
We'll bring them to the next Fascination on Nov 21 and whoever wants them can buy them there.
SEE YOU ON NOV 21!!
Tonight from 9pm!
We'll be having an 80s synthpop/new wave/alternative party, but tinged with sadness at the loss of Dave Ball.
We can celebrate his massive contribution to the synhtpop scene by playing some extra Soft Cell tonight.
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/y9KgEs3Zksg
We'll be having an 80s synthpop/new wave/alternative party, but tinged with sadness at the loss of Dave Ball.
We can celebrate his massive contribution to the synhtpop scene by playing some extra Soft Cell tonight.
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/y9KgEs3Zksg
Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
YouTube video by SoftCellVEVO
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October 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tonight from 9pm!
We'll be having an 80s synthpop/new wave/alternative party, but tinged with sadness at the loss of Dave Ball.
We can celebrate his massive contribution to the synhtpop scene by playing some extra Soft Cell tonight.
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/y9KgEs3Zksg
We'll be having an 80s synthpop/new wave/alternative party, but tinged with sadness at the loss of Dave Ball.
We can celebrate his massive contribution to the synhtpop scene by playing some extra Soft Cell tonight.
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/y9KgEs3Zksg
We absolutely CANNOT WAIT til tomorrow night! Join DJ Dan Brunswick & DJ Eddie Monsoon as we spin the best synthpoop, new wave and alternative tunes from the 80s!
It all kicks off from 9pm at LCKR ROOM - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/J5ebkj9x5Ko
It all kicks off from 9pm at LCKR ROOM - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/J5ebkj9x5Ko
Duran Duran - The Reflex (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by DuranDuranVEVO
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October 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We absolutely CANNOT WAIT til tomorrow night! Join DJ Dan Brunswick & DJ Eddie Monsoon as we spin the best synthpoop, new wave and alternative tunes from the 80s!
It all kicks off from 9pm at LCKR ROOM - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/J5ebkj9x5Ko
It all kicks off from 9pm at LCKR ROOM - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/J5ebkj9x5Ko
THIS FRIDAY! Two days til we hit the decks at LCKR ROOM to play you the best alternative, new wave and synthpop tunes from the 80s!
DJ Dan Brunswick & DJ Eddie Monsoon can't wait! SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/ukLGrA2ryYY
DJ Dan Brunswick & DJ Eddie Monsoon can't wait! SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/ukLGrA2ryYY
Blancmange – Don’t Tell Me (Official Video)
YouTube video by Blancmange
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October 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
THIS FRIDAY! Two days til we hit the decks at LCKR ROOM to play you the best alternative, new wave and synthpop tunes from the 80s!
DJ Dan Brunswick & DJ Eddie Monsoon can't wait! SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/ukLGrA2ryYY
DJ Dan Brunswick & DJ Eddie Monsoon can't wait! SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/ukLGrA2ryYY
Only 3 days to go! We always get a little excited as we lead up to these fab little 80s nights!
Come along this Friday to LCKR ROOM at 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm to hear and dance to the BEST 80s synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/P6kIZ0BCvUU
Come along this Friday to LCKR ROOM at 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm to hear and dance to the BEST 80s synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/P6kIZ0BCvUU
Duran Duran - Careless Memories (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by DuranDuranVEVO
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October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Only 3 days to go! We always get a little excited as we lead up to these fab little 80s nights!
Come along this Friday to LCKR ROOM at 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm to hear and dance to the BEST 80s synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/P6kIZ0BCvUU
Come along this Friday to LCKR ROOM at 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm to hear and dance to the BEST 80s synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/P6kIZ0BCvUU
ONE WEEK to go until Fascination No. 21!
Join us for a night of 80s synthpop, new wave and alternatve tunes on Friday October 24 at LCKR ROOM!
youtu.be/GEnx9xS79Lc
Join us for a night of 80s synthpop, new wave and alternatve tunes on Friday October 24 at LCKR ROOM!
youtu.be/GEnx9xS79Lc
Kraftwerk - The Model (official video)
YouTube video by Oxygene 80
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October 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
ONE WEEK to go until Fascination No. 21!
Join us for a night of 80s synthpop, new wave and alternatve tunes on Friday October 24 at LCKR ROOM!
youtu.be/GEnx9xS79Lc
Join us for a night of 80s synthpop, new wave and alternatve tunes on Friday October 24 at LCKR ROOM!
youtu.be/GEnx9xS79Lc
NINE days to go! Fascination is back on October 24!
We don't often play mainstream hits, but sometimes we get a bit carried away with the vibe - so here's an acceptable mainstream hit we may play if the mood takes us!
SEE YOU THERE!
youtu.be/oJL-lCzEXgI
We don't often play mainstream hits, but sometimes we get a bit carried away with the vibe - so here's an acceptable mainstream hit we may play if the mood takes us!
SEE YOU THERE!
youtu.be/oJL-lCzEXgI
Duran Duran - Hungry like the Wolf (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by DuranDuranVEVO
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October 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NINE days to go! Fascination is back on October 24!
We don't often play mainstream hits, but sometimes we get a bit carried away with the vibe - so here's an acceptable mainstream hit we may play if the mood takes us!
SEE YOU THERE!
youtu.be/oJL-lCzEXgI
We don't often play mainstream hits, but sometimes we get a bit carried away with the vibe - so here's an acceptable mainstream hit we may play if the mood takes us!
SEE YOU THERE!
youtu.be/oJL-lCzEXgI
Our 10 day countdown to Fascination #21 on October 24 begins today!
80s music you love without the commercial nonsense in a fab little venue on vibing Smith St in Fitzroy!
Join us at LCKR ROOM for the best synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
youtu.be/HyMm4rJemtI
80s music you love without the commercial nonsense in a fab little venue on vibing Smith St in Fitzroy!
Join us at LCKR ROOM for the best synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
youtu.be/HyMm4rJemtI
David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes (Official Video)
YouTube video by David Bowie
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October 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Our 10 day countdown to Fascination #21 on October 24 begins today!
80s music you love without the commercial nonsense in a fab little venue on vibing Smith St in Fitzroy!
Join us at LCKR ROOM for the best synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
youtu.be/HyMm4rJemtI
80s music you love without the commercial nonsense in a fab little venue on vibing Smith St in Fitzroy!
Join us at LCKR ROOM for the best synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes in Melbourne!
youtu.be/HyMm4rJemtI
In less than 2 WEEKS we will be hitting the decks at LCKR ROOM for yet another Fascination!
More of your favourite tunes from DURAN DURAN, SMITHS, CURE, NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION, SOFT CELL and LOADS MORE!
Register for free at the Humanitix link in the event!
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More of your favourite tunes from DURAN DURAN, SMITHS, CURE, NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION, SOFT CELL and LOADS MORE!
Register for free at the Humanitix link in the event!
www.facebook.com/share/1ZNiEX...
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October 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In less than 2 WEEKS we will be hitting the decks at LCKR ROOM for yet another Fascination!
More of your favourite tunes from DURAN DURAN, SMITHS, CURE, NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION, SOFT CELL and LOADS MORE!
Register for free at the Humanitix link in the event!
www.facebook.com/share/1ZNiEX...
More of your favourite tunes from DURAN DURAN, SMITHS, CURE, NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION, SOFT CELL and LOADS MORE!
Register for free at the Humanitix link in the event!
www.facebook.com/share/1ZNiEX...
We're back for October on the 24th for a Halloween-ish 80s party!
Join us for another night of fab tunes, fab people and fab James the bartender
SEE YOU THERE!!
Join us for another night of fab tunes, fab people and fab James the bartender
SEE YOU THERE!!
September 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
We're back for October on the 24th for a Halloween-ish 80s party!
Join us for another night of fab tunes, fab people and fab James the bartender
SEE YOU THERE!!
Join us for another night of fab tunes, fab people and fab James the bartender
SEE YOU THERE!!
Once again a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came along on September 19 for another Fascination!
Hopefully the weather will be warmer for October and we'll get more of you in on October 24!
SEE YOU THERE!
(A shame BlueSky only allows 4 pics!)
Hopefully the weather will be warmer for October and we'll get more of you in on October 24!
SEE YOU THERE!
(A shame BlueSky only allows 4 pics!)
September 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Once again a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came along on September 19 for another Fascination!
Hopefully the weather will be warmer for October and we'll get more of you in on October 24!
SEE YOU THERE!
(A shame BlueSky only allows 4 pics!)
Hopefully the weather will be warmer for October and we'll get more of you in on October 24!
SEE YOU THERE!
(A shame BlueSky only allows 4 pics!)
We are back tomorrow night for another Fascination full of 80s fun, music and beautiful people!
DJ Dan Brunswick, Lilith Nirvana and I can't wait til tomorrow night!
Bring friends, they will wonder why they have never come along before!
youtu.be/-BesDotlg7c
DJ Dan Brunswick, Lilith Nirvana and I can't wait til tomorrow night!
Bring friends, they will wonder why they have never come along before!
youtu.be/-BesDotlg7c
Stephen Duffy - Kiss Me
YouTube video by StephenDuffyVEVO
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September 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
We are back tomorrow night for another Fascination full of 80s fun, music and beautiful people!
DJ Dan Brunswick, Lilith Nirvana and I can't wait til tomorrow night!
Bring friends, they will wonder why they have never come along before!
youtu.be/-BesDotlg7c
DJ Dan Brunswick, Lilith Nirvana and I can't wait til tomorrow night!
Bring friends, they will wonder why they have never come along before!
youtu.be/-BesDotlg7c
From Fascination80s #19 on August 29, here's the playlist from Lilith Nirvana
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Fac80 29/8/25
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September 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
From Fascination80s #19 on August 29, here's the playlist from Lilith Nirvana
open.spotify.com/playlist/6C9...
open.spotify.com/playlist/6C9...
Five days until we return to LCKR ROOM to play the best synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes the 80s ever produced!
Join us from 9pm this Friday and get away from the ordinary…
youtu.be/pAqTJRH0eF4
Join us from 9pm this Friday and get away from the ordinary…
youtu.be/pAqTJRH0eF4
The Human League - Open Your Heart
YouTube video by TheHumanLeagueVEVO
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September 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Five days until we return to LCKR ROOM to play the best synthpop, new wave and alternative tunes the 80s ever produced!
Join us from 9pm this Friday and get away from the ordinary…
youtu.be/pAqTJRH0eF4
Join us from 9pm this Friday and get away from the ordinary…
youtu.be/pAqTJRH0eF4
When is Fascination not Fascination?
When it's on during the day!
Coming soon....
When it's on during the day!
Coming soon....
September 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
When is Fascination not Fascination?
When it's on during the day!
Coming soon....
When it's on during the day!
Coming soon....
WE CAN’T WAIT to see you all tonight, it’s going to be sooooo good!
Three DJs playing the stuff you love with none of the mainstream fluff!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/4KeII31qyck
Three DJs playing the stuff you love with none of the mainstream fluff!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/4KeII31qyck
The Cure - Charlotte Sometimes
YouTube video by TheCureVEVO
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August 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
WE CAN’T WAIT to see you all tonight, it’s going to be sooooo good!
Three DJs playing the stuff you love with none of the mainstream fluff!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/4KeII31qyck
Three DJs playing the stuff you love with none of the mainstream fluff!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/4KeII31qyck
Catch the Night Train and come along this Friday August 29 for the 19th edition of Fascination80s!
The fun starts at 9pm at LCKR ROOM (95 Smith St Fitzroy) - a fab and welcoming venue! Great music, lovely DJs and the best crowd in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/A6X2NVGFiec
The fun starts at 9pm at LCKR ROOM (95 Smith St Fitzroy) - a fab and welcoming venue! Great music, lovely DJs and the best crowd in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/A6X2NVGFiec
Visage: Night Train 1982 original
YouTube video by Shapersofthe80s
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August 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Catch the Night Train and come along this Friday August 29 for the 19th edition of Fascination80s!
The fun starts at 9pm at LCKR ROOM (95 Smith St Fitzroy) - a fab and welcoming venue! Great music, lovely DJs and the best crowd in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/A6X2NVGFiec
The fun starts at 9pm at LCKR ROOM (95 Smith St Fitzroy) - a fab and welcoming venue! Great music, lovely DJs and the best crowd in Melbourne!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/A6X2NVGFiec
July isn't even over yet but we're already getting ready for August's Fascination80s! Lock in the date (August 29) and register for free at the Humanitix website!
We can't wait to see all you lovelies again! And maybe some newbies too!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
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We can't wait to see all you lovelies again! And maybe some newbies too!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
www.facebook.com/share/16pdXR...
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July 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
July isn't even over yet but we're already getting ready for August's Fascination80s! Lock in the date (August 29) and register for free at the Humanitix website!
We can't wait to see all you lovelies again! And maybe some newbies too!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
www.facebook.com/share/16pdXR...
We can't wait to see all you lovelies again! And maybe some newbies too!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
www.facebook.com/share/16pdXR...
THANK YOU to everyone who came along on Friday July 18, it was SUCH a great night and you are all the loveliest people in Melbourne!
We look forward to seeing you on August 29 for another Fascination, and maybe see you on August 16 for our daytime event Daydream80s!
SEE YOU SOON!! xx
We look forward to seeing you on August 29 for another Fascination, and maybe see you on August 16 for our daytime event Daydream80s!
SEE YOU SOON!! xx
July 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
THANK YOU to everyone who came along on Friday July 18, it was SUCH a great night and you are all the loveliest people in Melbourne!
We look forward to seeing you on August 29 for another Fascination, and maybe see you on August 16 for our daytime event Daydream80s!
SEE YOU SOON!! xx
We look forward to seeing you on August 29 for another Fascination, and maybe see you on August 16 for our daytime event Daydream80s!
SEE YOU SOON!! xx
There's more to Visage than just Fade To Grey - and that's what we do - play the songs other 80s nights don't play!
Join us tomorrow night at UBQ Downstairs for the 18th edition of Fascination80s. 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/rHkTKyCnsRA
Join us tomorrow night at UBQ Downstairs for the 18th edition of Fascination80s. 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/rHkTKyCnsRA
Visage - Visage
YouTube video by VisageVEVO
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July 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
There's more to Visage than just Fade To Grey - and that's what we do - play the songs other 80s nights don't play!
Join us tomorrow night at UBQ Downstairs for the 18th edition of Fascination80s. 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/rHkTKyCnsRA
Join us tomorrow night at UBQ Downstairs for the 18th edition of Fascination80s. 95 Smith St Fitzroy from 9pm!
SEE YOU THERE!!
youtu.be/rHkTKyCnsRA
You’ll be feeling the love this Friday at UBQ with the best 80s tunes, the best crowd and the best venue!
Join us from 9pm - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
youtu.be/MJtyWksh3K0
Join us from 9pm - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
youtu.be/MJtyWksh3K0
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July 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
You’ll be feeling the love this Friday at UBQ with the best 80s tunes, the best crowd and the best venue!
Join us from 9pm - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
youtu.be/MJtyWksh3K0
Join us from 9pm - 95 Smith St Fitzroy!
youtu.be/MJtyWksh3K0
Are you making plans for Friday? Make sure they include Fascination80s at UBQ Downstairs from 9pm!
As usual playing the best 80s synthpop, new wave & alternative
DJ TIMES:
9pm - 10.30pm: DJ Eddie Monsoon
10.30pm - 12am: DJ Matt
12am - 1am: DJ Eddie Monsoon
SEE YOU THERE!!!
As usual playing the best 80s synthpop, new wave & alternative
DJ TIMES:
9pm - 10.30pm: DJ Eddie Monsoon
10.30pm - 12am: DJ Matt
12am - 1am: DJ Eddie Monsoon
SEE YOU THERE!!!
July 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Are you making plans for Friday? Make sure they include Fascination80s at UBQ Downstairs from 9pm!
As usual playing the best 80s synthpop, new wave & alternative
DJ TIMES:
9pm - 10.30pm: DJ Eddie Monsoon
10.30pm - 12am: DJ Matt
12am - 1am: DJ Eddie Monsoon
SEE YOU THERE!!!
As usual playing the best 80s synthpop, new wave & alternative
DJ TIMES:
9pm - 10.30pm: DJ Eddie Monsoon
10.30pm - 12am: DJ Matt
12am - 1am: DJ Eddie Monsoon
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Wooo only FOUR DAYS to go!
This is the time of each month where we get a little excited cos we get to play fabulous 80s tunes for you!
Sitting firmly in the alternative side of things is this track from The Jam
SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY FROM 9pm!!
youtu.be/YfpRm-p7qlY
This is the time of each month where we get a little excited cos we get to play fabulous 80s tunes for you!
Sitting firmly in the alternative side of things is this track from The Jam
SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY FROM 9pm!!
youtu.be/YfpRm-p7qlY
The Jam - Town Called Malice
YouTube video by TheJamVEVO
youtu.be
July 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Wooo only FOUR DAYS to go!
This is the time of each month where we get a little excited cos we get to play fabulous 80s tunes for you!
Sitting firmly in the alternative side of things is this track from The Jam
SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY FROM 9pm!!
youtu.be/YfpRm-p7qlY
This is the time of each month where we get a little excited cos we get to play fabulous 80s tunes for you!
Sitting firmly in the alternative side of things is this track from The Jam
SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY FROM 9pm!!
youtu.be/YfpRm-p7qlY