Floorplan, DJ Seinfeld, Paranoid London, Antal, Stacey Pullen, Kenny Larkin, Danilo Plessllow (MCDE) and more play in September and October
Refuge NYC is Brooklyn’s brand new, high-definition dance club that opens its doors with a series of carefully curated events that usher in a raw, unfiltered return to underground music culture and community with bold lineups featuring Floorplan, DJ Seinfeld, Paranoid London (Live), Stacey Pullen, Antal, Kenny Larkin, Danilo Plessllow (MCDE) and many more.
This fall, John Dimatteo and legendary sound system innovator Craig ‘Shorty’ Bernabeu unveil Refuge, a sanctuary for high-fidelity sound and pure dancefloor connection. Located in a standalone industrial complex dating back to the mid-1800s in the creative corridor between East Williamsburg and Bushwick, the venue has been fully reimagined by Dimatteo and Bernabeu with one purpose: to prioritise sound, space and spirit above all else.
The heart of Refuge is its custom-built REX analog sound system, a 10-foot tall, 4-point creation by Shorty, who is the mind behind legendary installs at Nowadays and Analog BKNY. Hand-built amplifiers, bespoke filters and rotary mixers deliver a warm, rich sound that remains full and easy on the ears.
Inside the club, details have been carefully engineered to enhance every moment from the floated Malpe wood dancefloor built to absorb shock and return energy, to the custom DJ booth, acoustic design by Al Fierstein of Acoustilog (Studio 54, Sound Factory) and 35-foot ceilings and original brickwork that preserves the venue’s historic character. Nightlife visionary Gregory Homs (Sound Factory, The Tunnel) is also on board as the creative director tasked with pushing the NYC legacy forward with an eye on innovation and authenticity. Zero residential restrictions allow for true late-night and after-hours sessions in the 500-capacity, 3,200 sq ft space.
Says Dimatteo, "We're proud to unveil our first line-ups and show what we're all about: namely serious sounds only from a mix of originators who shaped house and techno to DJs defining the sound of the NYC underground and European talents developing the conversation on their own terms. This is just the start, we're confident that we have created a place for everyone to call home”
The venue launches on September 21 with a double-header Sunday ’preview’ program including a day party featuring Rush Hour label and record store founder and globe trotting crate digger Antal, twin sister DJ duo and New York deep house favs Analog Soul and the vital Razor-N-Tape crew, followed by an intimate night session with the euphoric, genre-spanning sounds of DJ Seinfeld.
From there, Refuge leans into its marathon ethos with a Grand Opening Marathon across September 27–28 and a 24-hour (or longer) dancefloor journey led by Detroit techno royalty Floorplan, rough and ready acid house punks Paranoid London (Live), the Motor City's space tech innovator DJ Holographic, The Bunker resident and master of deep tech Mike Servito, plus Miss Parker, Bruno Schmidt and others.
On October 4, Danilo Plessllow (fka MCDE) brings his dusty house and disco sounds, the inimitable Dam Funk (Live) will mix up neon synths, funk and brilliant boogie with support from Lloyd, and on October 11, more Detroit pioneers line up when Blackflag's Stacey Pullen and the OG Kenny Larkin are joined by Heidy P., John Dimatteo, Michelangelo and Kofman .
Refuge is built on principles, not gimmicks, so phones are discouraged, there’s no VIP and no bottle service, just a return to uninhibited dance culture. All parties will permit re-entry with food and coffee fueling the dancing marathon sessions. Full programming will span open-to-close sessions, Sunday day parties and true after-hours.
Tickets for the opening parties are on sale now at: eventbrite.com
Refuge will be located at 360 Ten Eyck Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
For more information on Refuge head to: refuge.nyc / @Refuge.NYC
Refuge NYC - Opening Season
21 Sep - Sunday Day Preview Event | 3pm-10pm
Antal
Analog Soul
Razor N Tape
21 Sep - Sunday Night Event | 11pm-4am
DJ Seinfeld
27-28 Sep - Grand Opening Marathon | 10pm-10pm (at least)
Floorplan
Paranoid London (Live)
DJ Holographic
Mike Servito
Bruno Schmidt
Miss Parker
Simon Heyliger
Jacky Sommer
DJ Matpat
Cosmo
4th Oct | 10pm-10am
Danilo Plessllow (MCDE)
Dam Funk (Live)
Lloyd
Oct 11th | 10pm-10am
Stacy Pullen
Kenny Larkin
Heidy P.
John Dimatteo
Michelangelo
Kofman
OCT 18 - 19 | 10PM-3PM
Scott Zacharias
Patrick Russell
Mike Servito
Erika
Derek Plaslaiko
Carlos Souffront
Bryan Kasenic
BMG