Before the lights go out

BEWARE.

We keep the encounters hidden. This page only tells you where the pressure sits — darkness, intensity, age guidance, health and access.

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Fear is not one setting.Choose the pressure you actually want.

HOW FAR?

Choose based on how you actually respond to horror, not on what sounds impressive. If intense material stays with you for days, start lower. We still will not tell you exactly what happens.

Level I

UNEASY

Tense, strange and atmospheric. It gets under the skin, but leaves more space to settle.

Level II

PRESSURE

Closer, sharper and more confronting. Stronger suspense, sudden moments and less room to reset.

Level III

DESCENT

Not recommended if you are easily traumatised or severely distressed by horror. The details stay hidden.

before

KNOW BEFORE YOU SIT DOWN.

The practical part is simple: complete darkness, disturbing material, intense sound and the option to leave. The room can also be adapted when someone needs a different setup to participate.

There is no light.

When the encounter begins, the room goes completely dark. If darkness causes panic or makes you feel unsafe, think carefully before booking. You can remove your headphones or leave at any time.

15+ is strongly recommended.

All ages are welcome, but the material can be disturbing, confronting and deliberately unsettling. Younger guests should only attend when the person responsible for them is comfortable with that.

The room can change for you.

Wheelchair users are welcome. We can remove a seat and make space in the listening layout. If someone has cognitive, sensory, communication or other disability-related needs, contact us before booking.

  • Wheelchair space can be created by removing a standard seat.
  • Instructions, pacing or parts of a session can be adjusted when practical.
  • Private sessions can be adapted so the group can participate as equally as possible.
  • Tell us what would help before you arrive ↗

Know what affects you.

Consider your response to intense sound, sudden audio, complete darkness, panic, disturbing themes and prolonged suspense. If you are unsure about a specific health or access concern, contact us before choosing an encounter.

You are not locked in.

You remain seated, the team is nearby, and you can remove the headphones or leave. The darkness is part of the experience — being physically trapped is not.

III

Highest intensity may require an acknowledgement.

For selected high-intensity or private sessions, guests may be asked to sign an acknowledgement confirming they understand the nature of the experience and chose to participate. This does not remove every legal right or protect AWAYKE from every form of liability.

You know enough

CHOOSE YOUR LIMIT.

You do not get extra points for choosing the hardest option. Pick the kind of fear you actually want to sit with.

CHOOSE AN ENCOUNTER ↗
AWAYKE
Brisbane, Queensland