Sunlight Session | Transcendenxe x HOISZN launch party
Transcendenxe and HOISZN are taking over Abbots Yard for SUNLIGHT SESSION—an open-air multi-arts social, launch party, and community gathering designed to spotlight BIPOC creatives and bring people together.
We are officially celebrating the release of HOISZN Issue 009: The Hope Issue—this day-to-night event is all about joyful connection, artistic expression, and celebrating our shared resilience.
This will be Trancendenxe's third annual event (Volume 3) celebrating local artists and talent!
This is a space to dance to local DJs and musicians, make something with your hands, and chill out in the sun.
📅 Date: Saturday, 3rd October 2026
⏰ Time: 3pm-10pm
📍 Location: Abbots Yard | 329-341 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
🎟️ Cost: Free!
What to expect:
Live music and DJs from 4:30pm
Chinese knot keychain workshop hosted by RandomRabbit Workshop from 3pm - 5pm [$18 - separate tix req]
Social junk journalling workshop by Wilty Meetups from 3pm - 5pm [$18 - separate tix req]
Hong Kong board game by Tiff_cantoclub
Vintage polaroid photobooth by Seelah Studio
Live portraits by Lilou Art
Temporary tattoos by aikonictattoo and mei.mei.tatu
Launching HOISZN 009 The Hope Issue
The HOISZN pop-up: Check out HOISZN's magazines, prints, and merch
Food and drinks available to purchase
An inspiring space designed for the local creative community to connect.
LINE UP
Live Music from 4:30pm
celia celia
Juniper Care
Yumpop (effpanpottery)
DJ's
Killa Killa Pink
Small Fry
Pettylini (Your Shot 2026 Winner)
Auntie Munnie
About HOISZN
HOISZN is an art and design magazine based in Naarm/Melbourne, dedicated to celebrating the talents of Asian-Australian creatives. Independently created, designed, and produced, HOISZN seeks to amplify perspectives that enrich our cultural landscape.
We collaborate closely with artists, writers, creatives, businesses, and organisations to bolster our presence and create opportunities and spaces for members of our community to thrive. We’re passionate about fostering creative talent, celebrating heritage, and redefining the future of Asian-Australian art and culture.
About Transcendenxe
Transcendenxe is built by artists, for artists. We curate art exhibitions and gigs for emerging visual artists, musicians, DJ's and performers to showcase their work.
Please note that filming/photography is taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes.
We acknowledge this event takes place on unceded Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land. Sovereignty was never ceded. It was and always will be Aboriginal land ⚫🟡🔴