Descent Through the Looking Glass

Down the rabbit hole and straight onto the dance floor—Descent is back on April 20, 2025, with a Pastel Goth Mad Hatter affair that’s sure to make you question reality (or at least your fashion choices). Inspired by a world of curiouser and curiouser aesthetics, we’re embracing soft hues, hard beats, and the deliciously unhinged energy of Wonderland—because who says you can’t be both ominous and adorable?

Picture it: a haze of soft lavender, eerie mint green, and just a whisper of ominous pink swirling under the Red Room’s legendary lights. A madhouse of lace-trimmed corsets, ominous bunny ears, and top hats that may or may not contain secrets. Whether you’re channeling the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, or a slightly more mischievous Alice, this is your night to revel in the paradox of pastel and darkness.

Our resident mischief-makers, DJ Surreal, DJ Joshy Neurotic, DJ MissBDeath, and DJ Wraith, are serving up the usual decadent mix of goth, industrial, darkwave, and EBM, with a few surprises sprinkled in—because what’s a Mad Tea Party without a little delightful chaos? Expect beats that make you lose your head (but in a fun way, not in a guillotine way) and an atmosphere where the only rule is: there are no rules—except to look amazing and dance until reality blurs.

Of course, Descent remains your safe haven, where every ghoul, doll, and dapperly-dressed specter is welcome. Whether you’re a long-time devotee of the night or tumbling into our world for the first time, you’ll find the best crowd in the scene waiting to welcome you with open (and probably lace-gloved) arms.

So, polish your tea cups, dust off your best Victorian-meets-Vaporwave look, and join us for a night where nothing is quite as it seems—but everything feels just right.

🎩 Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
🕰 Time: 9 PM – Late
📍 Venue: The Red Room, Vancouver
🎶 Music: Goth | Industrial | Darkwave | EBM
👗 Dress Code: Pastel Goth, Wonderland Madness, or your usual fabulous darkness

Are you ready to go mad? Because all the best people are.

Event Code of Conduct

1. CONSENT MATTERS

Yes means yes. Always obtain explicit verbal consent before engaging in any physical or intimate activity. If someone doesn’t give a clear “yes,” then it’s a “no.” This applies to all conduct within the club including, but not limited to, physical touch, photographs, recording video, etc

2. SET CLEAR BOUNDARIES

Communicate your boundaries clearly to other attendees. Be clear. If you feel that setting boundaries will jeopordize your personal safety, please approach a Descent Staff Member

3. APPROACH DESCENT STAFF FOR SUPPORT

Approach any Descent Staff Member for support on any issues that are a cause for concern. For confidentiality, staff may not be able to disclose the outcomes to you. Trust that staff are following up. If you still feel it’s not being addressed, ask to speak to DJ Surreal.

3. HEED WARNINGS FROM STAFF

Reported inappropriate behaviour will results in warning from Descent or club staff. Staff will be monitoring for further infractions after a warning has been given. Failure to comply with requests or warnings from staff can result in being asked to leave the event.

4. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

Any form of discrimination, hate-speech, repeated harassment, assault, or non-consensual behavior is grounds for immediate removal from the event and potential further consequences. Please treat all attendees and staff with respect. Let’s keep this a fun place to be for everyone!