Dancefloor Conversion Therapy - Jonny Hawkins - New Annual


A lecture? A Sermon? A personal history of dancefloors!

Jonny Hawkins was once a devoted Christian Youth Minister. Today, they've found a different kind of congregation — on the dance floor. After Bible College and church-building in their early 20s, Jonny traded sermons for sound systems and has since become one of Australia's most loved DJs, dance floor icons, queer party promoters and a true disciple of joy. This is the story of someone who discovered that transcendence comes in many forms, and sometimes the most profound spiritual experiences can happen under the disco ball.

With a stash of five-star reviews tucked in its trousers, Dancefloor Conversion Therapy will land in Newcastle straight from Edinburgh and take audiences on a sexy romp that is unmissably, unmistakably brilliant.

Experience Jonny's remarkable journey, then stay for the built-in after party in Bernie's Laneway (Saturday night). Jonny will be joined by Mikala Westall, a dance floor queen in her own right, and Newcastle's own Barney Kato, one of Australia's most respected and loved DJs, so you too can have your own dancefloor conversion.

Saturday 27 September includes the Dancefloor Conversion show and first access to the Bernie's Bar Laneway Party. Sunday 28 September includes the show and an intimate disco at Bernie's Bar. Who says you can't party on a Sunday night? This is a true Sunday sermon.


Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
  • Bernie's Bar
  • 410 King St, Newcastle, 2300
  • 27 September 2025
  • 28 September 2025
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