Two Wellington Icons Unite To Unleash A Halloween Fundraising Spectacular

20 August 2025

Two epic Wellington institutions – BATS Theatre and RadioActive.FM – are teaming up this Halloween to deliver an unforgettable night of music, energy, and community spirit, all while raising essential funds to keep these local legends alive.

Rave to the Grave – Fund-Raise the Dead for BATS Theatre and RadioActive.FM will transform Kent Tce into a pumping, all-night celebration on Halloween night. With three unique dance spaces across all of BATS’ venues, ravers can choose their vibe, from blissed-out chill, to deep grooves, to high-energy bass.

More than 30 RadioActive.FM DJs will be behind the decks, from all your favourite shows, including The Jewel School, Midnight Marauders, The Floor, Homebass, The Session, and more! Spinning across the genres and keeping the dance floors alive until the early hours.

Tickets are strictly limited and on sale from today - 20 August. With demand expected to be huge, organisers are urging fans to secure their spot early. Early Bird tickets are scarce and VIP tickets get the ultimate perks. Tickets are available on the BATS website here.

Following the resounding success of last year’s fundraiser, Flight of Fancy - BATS Turns 35, hailed as one of the city’s most exhilarating parties, the need for ongoing community support remains critical. That event raised significant funds for the theatre, highlighting the essential role Wellingtonians play in sustaining the city’s arts and music scene. Both BATS and RadioActive.FM, as charitable organisations, must continually raise funds to keep their doors open and their creative voices alive, ensuring that audiences can continue to enjoy bold, independent theatre and iconic local broadcasting.

As charitable trusts, BATS Theatre and RadioActive.FM rely on donations, funding, and sponsorship to keep bringing Wellington the freshest sounds, most exciting emerging artists, and unique cultural experiences. This event is more than just a party, it’s a chance for Wellingtonians to show their support for two creative powerhouses at the heart of the city’s arts and music scenes.

EVENT DETAILS
What: Rave to the Grave - Fund-Raise the Dead for BATS Theatre and RadioActive.Fm
When: Halloween Night, 31 October 2025

Time: 7pm-2am
Where: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace, Wellington
Tickets: On sale now at https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/rave-to-the-grave/

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