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Stay, play and party with W Sydney.

In case you’ve been living under a rock… firstly, come out and enjoy the sunshine. Secondly, you need to know the Mode Festival is happening in Sydney, and it kicks off tomorrow with international icons Four Tet, X CLUB., Floating Points and more taking to the stage.

Our favourite hotel, W Sydney – never ones to stray from a good time – has teamed up with Mode Festival for an exclusive lineup of events and experiences that keep the party going long after the last set.

Guests can level up their weekend with the W Sydney Mode Stay Package (9th–12th October), offering 15% off Best Available Rates, 2PM late check-out, and the chance to win VIP access to the W Hotels Lounge at Mode Festival and entry to the official rooftop afterparty at 29/30.

The Mode Official VIP Afterparty (Saturday, 11 October, 9 PM–2 AM) will light up W Sydney’s two-storey rooftop bar, bringing the energy of Cockatoo Island into the city skyline. Expect genre-blurring sets from Luke Alessi and Tangela, plus warm-up acts from Ashlea Milinkovic and Troy Beman to carry Mode’s high-voltage spirit into the early hours.

Across the festival, W Hotels will also host a dedicated VIP Lounge on Cockatoo Island, complete with prime views, premium food and drinks, and design touches inspired by W’s bold aesthetic.

And for those looking to sharpen their skills before the weekend kicks off — or just peek behind the decks — Resident Advisor will host intimate DJ workshops at W Sydney’s Living Room Secret Space on Thursday, 9 October, offering exclusive sessions for a limited number of guests.

For full details and to book your W Sydney Mode experience, visit wsydney.com.