In a fast paced, busy, commercial world where finding spaces to transcend “daily life” in a tasteful way through experiential events - or having a safe space to celebrate life in a positive way without stigma and guilt are rare. There are limited consistent events where DJ and visual artists can collaborate to create next-level shows together combining art and music.

Neptuno is that space.

In the first edition we find ourselves at Hopetoun Alpha. Built in 1875 and originally a church, the space conjures big thinking and creates an immersive, experiencial energy for the astro traveler.

Jesper Tjårnfors [Rationalism Records/BLDOM/Radio cult] , Neptuno's lead DJ, producer and musical director invites you on a journey to experience Neptuno's warm, underground, minimal house music sound. He has curated our line up with his friends & DJ's Bontempo, Herman Saiz & Sam Lovli who will represent our unique sound in their own way. This line up represents a group of artists leading the way in the contemporary House Music scene in Aotearoa.

Edition #1 also features several visual artists.

Helmed by creative director Lakshman Anandanayagam, Creature Post are a team of visual thinkers, image makers, vfx and experience designers who help bring creative projects and unusual ideas to life. Using multiple toolsets and media platforms to craft groundbreaking ideas, they work at the intersection of entertainment, vfx, art and commerce.

Logan Smith (Sunday Best) has contributed a fun, playful, series of illustrative animations. He is one half of design studio 'Sunday Best', now based in Tauranga.

Dali Susanto will bring his unique painting style with body painting and live art. Dali was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, brought up surrounded by artists. His family owned batik galleries and taught tourists and students the skills in batik work. He was named by his parents after Salvador Dali in hope that he would follow along the same footsteps and become an artist. Dali has developed a distinctive style using a series of motifs and patterns which he incorporates into his work which are often based on themes of love and relationships.

Neptuno has partnered with boutique Food and beverage options available for purchase.

Neptuno is a safe space and welcome all walks of life, sexual orientation, country of origin, gender and religion. We will not tolerate any aggressive, homophobic, trans-phobic, sexist, racist, rowdy or intoxicated behaviour. We encourage radical expression so dress how ever you feel. We are an 18 + event.