Justin Hemmes treats his Merivale staff to the wildest party of the year every January and spared no expense for his latest shindig.
The billionaire pub baron hosted a rave at Sydney’s Ivy nightclub on Monday that started at 2pm and lasted a full 40 hours.
The venue was decorated with the bizarre addition of 800 stuffed animals, as well as huge inflatable animals in psychedelic colors, balloons with smiley faces and yellow stars.
The event’s theme was “90s Good Vibes” and the Ivy was transformed into a “time capsule of a music festival,” Hemmes said. The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday.
“It’s a pretty epic and iconic annual event that requires many months of planning,” he said.
Justin Hemmes invites his Merivale staff to the wildest party of the year every January. The billionaire pub baron hosted a rave at Sydney’s Ivy nightclub on Monday that started at 2pm and lasted a full 40 hours. Pictured with Madeline Holtznagel
More than 5,000 Merivale employees partied into the early hours of the morning while being entertained by 30 DJs, several skaters performing 90s choreography, skits and rave dancers.
The food was provided by a pop-up canteen from Mumu restaurant with 4,000 cheeseburger spring rolls and 2,000 slices of pizza along with fresh fruit, the publication reports.
The 51-year-old had his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel, 27, on his arm and she was dressed to impress.
Madeline stole the show in a barely-there blue bikini top that barely covered her bust and was adorned with teardrop-shaped jewelry.
More than 5,000 Merivale employees partied into the early hours of the morning while being entertained by 30 DJs, several skaters performing 90s choreography, skits and rave dancers.
The food was provided by a pop-up canteen from Mumu restaurant with 4,000 cheeseburger spring rolls and 2,000 slices of pizza along with fresh fruit, the publication reports.
The place was decorated with the strange addition of 800 stuffed animals and huge inflatable animals in psychedelic colors.
She paired it with sheer tights with daring cuts on the sides in lilac and blue tones.
Madeline amplified her futuristic look with a metallic bag and reflective sunglasses.
For makeup, she chose a pink and blue palette with nude lipstick and wore her blonde locks in mermaid waves.
Meanwhile, Justin went for a hippie theme with an orange shirt and green striped animal print vest paired with green marijuana-themed corduroy pants.
The event’s theme was “90s Good Vibes” and the Ivy was transformed into a “time capsule of a music festival,” Hemmes explained.
“It’s a pretty epic and iconic annual event that requires many months of planning,” Hemmes said.
One of the night’s DJs, Ruby J (pictured), opted for a ’90s raver look with furry white boots, space buns and reflective sunglasses.
Ruby jumped on deck to do her thing for the gathered crowd.
The place was decorated with huge inflatable animals in psychedelic colors, as well as balloons with smiling faces and yellow stars.
Also making a statement was Dina Broadhurst, who turned heads in a latex crop top and bright orange shorts.
The ‘naked artist’ showed off her toned figure and wore her hair in space buns, adding designer sunglasses and clear heels.
Head of PR Holly Madeline Kaiser was a vision in a 2000s look that included a graphic blue minidress and chunky Mary Jane sandals.
Head of PR Holly Madeline Kaiser (right) was a vision in a 2000s look that included a graphic blue minidress and chunky Mary Jane sandals.
Also making a statement was Dina Broadhurst, who turned heads in a latex crop top and bright orange shorts.
Trippy balloons and inflatable balloons adorned the venue.
The DJ of the night, Ruby J, opted for a ’90s raver look with furry white boots, space buns and reflective sunglasses.
The staff partied well into the night, showing off their raver outfits as they posed.
Justin’s big parties for his staff have become folklore in Merivale and are traditionally held at the end of January, after the Christmas period, when the hospitality industry is quieter.
At last year’s party, Justin thanked his staff for the “best year ever.”
‘I am very grateful to all of you and I want you to have the best night tonight. Look around you, this is electric, this is magical and it’s all because of you.
‘So thank you for the best year of my life and a better year ahead!’ she said to huge applause.