A brand-new addition to New York\u2019s nightlife is about to arrive. Refuge, a 500-capacity venue housed inside a nearly 200-year-old industrial complex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is gearing up to open its doors next month.<\/p>\n
The project is helmed by veteran event producer\u00a0John Dimatteo<\/b>\u00a0and acclaimed audio engineer\u00a0Craig \u201cShorty\u201d Bernabeu<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 the man responsible for the sound systems at Nowadays in NYC and Analogue BKNY as well as the 2003 re-design of Montreal\u2019s legendary Stereo. Creative direction comes from\u00a0Gregory Horns<\/b>, whose CV includes iconic rooms like Sound Factory, The World and The Tunnel.<\/p>\n
While full bookings are still under wraps, Refuge has confirmed a Friday night residency from nightlife powerhouse\u00a0Ladyfag<\/b>, with Sundays locked in for dedicated\u00a0classic house<\/b>\u00a0sessions. The club is also planning an expansion in early 2026, with more rooms to accommodate larger crowds.<\/p>\n
Dimatteo says the mission is simple: to create a venue that DJs want to play, that punters want to return to, and that peers can be proud of. \u201cWe want people to come out any night of the week for the club itself, not the lineups\u201d he explains. \u201cThe experience will always deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the centre of Refuge is\u00a0REX<\/b>, a 10-foot-high, four-point analogue sound system designed by Bernabeu, with acoustic engineering and treament from industry legend\u00a0Al Fierstein<\/b>\u00a0of Acoustilog \u2014 the man behind the sound at Studio 54, Paradise Garage and Sound Factory. The booth comes kitted with custom rotary mixers, hand-built filters and a bespoke console, ensuring the sound is as pure and tactile as possible.<\/p>\n
Bernabeu describes the REX sound system as \u201cfull, relaxed and easy on the ears, with a huge amount of impact,\u201d adding that the aim was to build a system that could\u00a0lift people up<\/i>, even if they arrive in a low mood. \u201cThat\u2019s the power of high-fidelity sound done right,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Refuge looks set to become one of the most sonically impressive spaces in the city \u2014 a dedicated hub for those who live for the dancefloor. Sign up for more information and the first lineups at; refuge.nyc\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Follow on IG for first look photos and lineups; @Refuge.NYC<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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