Espolon & Alice Bar present   x   Spins and Sips in the Boneyard

Join Espolon Tequila and Alice Bar for the Bartender Weekender after party on Tuesday 17^th of June at Spins and Sips in the Boneyard, where the vibe of vinyl meets the rebellious spirit of Espolon Tequila. We’re bringing you three legendary vinyl DJs Margot Michat (Melbourne), Pasan Wijesena (Sydney), and Jimmy Ellis (Brisbane), ready to drop bangers that will get you up on your feet in the one night only, Alice Bar Boneyard.

Fuel your night with Espolon Tequila cocktails, masterfully concocted by five heavyweights of the hospitality industry and active members of the Campari Academy Hivemind. These legends will bring some unreal flavours, crafting delicious Espolon drinks that perfectly complement the night’s vibe from Mulberry group, El Primo Sanchez, Little Cooler, & Brisbane’s very own Frog’s Hollow Saloon.

Expect an atmosphere charged with electric energy, pulsating rhythms, and a crowd that knows how to live on the edge. Spins and Sips in the Boneyard is not just an event – it’s the perfect end to a genuine celebration of creativity across the Australian Hospitality scene. Be there to experience the fusion of sound and taste in its rawest form. This is where you want to be so let’s finish the 2025 Bartender weekender with a bang.

THE TALENT!!!!

Margot Michat (Melbourne) – 9:00pm – 10:30pm

Margot Michat is a passionate vinyl collector and the bar manager and resident DJ at Wax Flower. She discovered her favorite genres-African music, Reggae, Zouk and French music blending her roots with her international musical influences.

Drinks Served by Hivemind member – Kayla Saito

Pasan Wijesena (Sydney) – 10:30pm – 12:00am

Pasan Wijesena is the owner/operator of award-winning bars Earl’s Juke Joint and Jacoby’s Tiki Bar. Pasan crafts cohesive DJ sets that seamlessly blend genres, paying homage to classics while having fun with mash-ups and white labels.

Drinks Served by Hivemind members – Eduardo Conde & Jarah Retana

Jimmy Ellis (Brisbane) – 12:00am – 1:30am

Jimmy is a stalwart DJ who has been at the forefront of Brisbane’s underground dance music scene for over 20 years. He has played music for Stevie Wonder and supported artists like Bicep, Floating Points, and Questlove.

Drinks Served by Hivemind member – Sam Russ