7 Rager Party Themes For Your Next Gatho

Last year, my birthday consisted of blowing out candles from a circa 2002 candle on a Woolies mud cake. My wish was that I could have an actual celeration next year for my next birthday. 

I mean, don't get me wrong, listening to my 'rents awfully sing "happy birthday" in my living room was a ripper. But I'd been locked up with them for months thanks to iso and was craving a rager.

And here we are. Things are looking pretty good (touch wood). It looks like my wish may just come true. I've been sitting on this list for quite some time... It's like the list been marinading, aging to perfection like your mum's teriyaki chicken. So, without further ado... here are the pinnacle party themes for your next birthday bash. You're welcome.

1. Dad themed party

I'm talking Bintang singlets, boardies, tacky joggers or thongs. A southern cross tattoo, speed dealer sunnies, and a slight mullet under a Tooheys hat. 

Everyone has to wear what a classic aussie dad wears to a BBQ. Everyone will hold tongs in one hand, a stubby in the other. 

The soundtrack will consist of songs like 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' by The Angels, 'Eagle Rock' by Daddy Cool and (rightfully so), ACDC's entire discography. 

2. The 9-5 grind

Claim this party on tax because it's a business trip. ✅

Party decor will be old printers, phones and computers - resembling an office job.

Everyone will dress up in business attire. Suits and ties, blazers and slick hair. Think American Psycho. And trust me, seeing everyone look so formal whilst getting munted is hilarious. 

3. When I grow up

Where do you see yourself in the future? A lawyer, doctor, musician, filmmaker, scientist? It's time to live your dreams and dress how you will in the future.

Feel free to get a little absurd or ridiculous with it. Maybe looking like a deprived horn bag or a prisoner will do the trick.

4. Shrek themed party

Dibs being Lord Farquaad. That's all I have to say. And tell your best mate to be the Gingerbread Man so you can torture them by taking their gumball buttons.

5. Thrift shop

Everyone has to show off their best thrift shop finds at this party. Long live slow fashion and godbless Vinnies, Salvos and Depop.

Feel free to hit up some op shops and buy the most ghastly thing you can find as well. Or even a wedding dress - they always have so many wedding dresses.

6. Iconic

Who is iconic? Kath and Kim? Marilyn Monroe? John Lennon? Wonder Woman? Elvis Presley? Shrek? (Remember that you can incorporate Shrek anywhere).

The best plot twist would be to throw this party and everyone comes dressed up. But you dress as yourself. Because you are an icon. The icon.

7. Woodstock

Last but not least, Woodstock! Get your flares out and chuck some flowers in your hair because it's time to pretend we were part of the best festival of all time. #FOMO. 

The music will just be from the Woodstock lineup - Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane... and music of that hippie era as well. 

And, if you throw any parties with these sensational themes, send pics to us! Especially if it's Shrek-themed. And also please invite me. Thanks.