SAFETY DANCE

You've spent too many nights watching 80's parties miss the mark - stuck between DJs recycling the same hits and those trying to prove their obscure music knowledge. The magic of New Wave was always about the perfect balance of discovery and celebration, not choosing between extremes.

✨ THE SAFETY DANCE DIFFERENCE:

🎵 A party powered by you - where every countdown track is chosen by our community.

💫 Experience a perfectly crafted mix of anthems and underground classics

🌟 Join a community that understands the soul of New Wave culture

🎧 Be part of the most anticipated countdown of the year

🎉 YOUR JOURNEY:

1. Secure your ticket and exclusive voting access

2. Shape the night by casting your votes:

🎸 Choose your favorites from our curated playlist of classics and deep cuts

⭐️ Add your personal wildcard pick

🔥 Join hundreds of others in creating the definitive TOP 10 COUNTDOWN

👉 Check out the playlist HERE.

3. Dust off your favorite 80's outfit (or come as you are)

4. Step into a night where every moment builds toward something extraordinary

🔊THE SOUNDTRACK:

From The Cure to INXS, Talking Heads to New Order - our DJs weave together the perfect mix of hits and hidden gems. Each track builds anticipation as we move toward the community-curated countdown, when the floor explodes with the energy of hundreds experiencing their shared soundtrack.

Artists in rotation include:

The Smiths • The Cure • Devo • Talking Heads • Joy Division • New Order • The Police • The Clash • Men Without Hats • Midnight Oil • INXS • Depeche Mode • David Bowie • The Human League • Duran Duran • The B-52's • Blondie • Soft Cell

💫 THE EXPERIENCE:

Immerse yourself in a complete New Wave celebration:

📸 Strike a pose at our themed photo installations

🍸 Sip cocktails inspired by the icons of the era

💃 Dance among fellow enthusiasts who get why this music matters

✨ Feel the anticipation build as each countdown song is revealed

Don't miss your chance to be part of something different. Your spot on the dance floor awaits. ⚡️

21+ | 9 PM - 2 AM | 80's attire encouraged 🕺

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Resident DTLA, 428 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, United States