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Rose Shamrock and Thistle (Rozelle), Gigs listed in one week: 471 Bars. Sefton Hotel (Sefton) created and designed by Sam Fallows, which are all named after circa 1970s James Bond birds. The Tote (Collingwood) Her Majestys Nightspot (South Yarra) Please keep the list going and updated, its worth it! The crowd is all ages and ready for a good time. )to burn off a lot of excess alcohol. Sydney Tourism Sydney Hotels . There are photos of the venue in action on line here and there, but I figure that most times I was off doing something else. It then moved to 79 Goulburn Street. It played reggae and early 90s RnB. Before Brisbane Tavern he was running it out of Ship Inn at Southbank, with a super short stint afterwards at The Foxit was raw and it worked. They aimed to show the 'surface glitter and underground guts' of the city's inner east, in what historian Judith Dunn said was a time of 'hustle, bustle, excitement and activity' for the Cross. I never took him up on his offer. Bombay Rock (Brunswick) I went there many times; it was my favourite hangout. Patch was actually a friend of Toby who was the manager of The Beat right before John Hannay took it over in the late 80s. How much: $25Hot tip: Pre-drinks are for babies, fill up on pre-pierogi from the club's restaurant. Spectrum (Darlinghurst) It's gone. Corner Hotel (Richmond) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. McD & East Car Park), Crest Hotel downstairs (now Sebel Citigate), Gardens Point Campus Club, QIT, George St, 210 Brunswick Street, Upstairs next to the Roxy, Alexandra Hills Hotel, Cnr McDonald & Finucane Rds, Basement, Community Arts Centre, 109 Edward St, City Plaza Tavern, Cnr George & Adelaide St, Lands Office, Cnr George and Mary Streets, Embassy Hotel, 214 Elizabeth Street/then Valley, Adelaide Street (rear entrance Alices Rock Cafe). Their website states: The sixties brought the Valley, always a shopping mecca, into the wilder years. The Sound Machine in Elizabeth St was very close to TCs which became Uncles with the telephones on each table. The maps and figures presented here do not indicate any long-term decline in the number of live music performances (gigs), nor in the number of bands, between the early 1980s in either Melbourne or Sydney. Soup Plus (City) 1. IS. One Club you list as: 1980?s, Pinocchios, 480 St Pauls Terrace, Valley I recall it very well in Ann Street just up the road from the Royal George unless it moved to St Pauls at some point? If you like your daytime disco smoothly descending into late-night . Through the glass doors (behind that car in the middle there) and down a wide carpeted curving stairway walked thousands upon thousands of people down through the years. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Some of the info you have needs correction. Its as interactive as the final hours of a wedding reception with the throbbing Euro beats and high energy power pop required to charge your uninhibited dance batteries. Thank you. DRIVING. I had a marketing company working in club promotions at the time and was approached by Robin Oxland to assist with the marketing of The Manhatten. Britannia (Chippendale) These remarkable black-and-white pictures show Sydney's notorious Kings Cross red light district in its heyday - a heaving hotspot of glamour, grime and good times. Dance battle someone to Staying Alive and wave your arms in the air with hundreds of your new friends to Rufus and Chaka Khans Aint Nobody while glitter and streamers rain down. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Pingback: Bowie in the Pub: How Sydney Music Died - AUSTRALIAN MUSIC MUSEUM PROJECT, Sydney in the 90s was the best. Sydney's best known illegal casino, sly-grog nightclub and cocaine den during the 1930s. It was a grand old lady with a great dance floor. Speaking on radio in 1997, lead singer Tim Freedman commented that Melbourne had a bigger sense of community, in pubs and being part of a crowd, while inner-city Sydney had been scattered to the wind (Australian Music Show, Triple J, 3 September 1997, quoted in Carroll & Connor 2000). They used to do free tequila throwbacks at the bar on busy nights. I wish I could remember the name of it as I remember one of the bands very well. Started in late 1968 and continued in 1969. Average distance between gigs: 414m The starting point for discussion is a set of maps and figures derived from gig listings in Melbourne and Sydney in three respective sample years, forming a necessarily brief but novel forest through the trees perspective on long-range change. This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). My team, Roy Merrin, Lenny The Giant and I won the Ashes created by incinerating seven copies of snow white and the seven dwarves. Somehow it still remained at the pinnacle of Sydney clubbing institutions until it cited unpaid debt as part of the reason for its close. GRAND HOTEL, Broadway near Central Station. we used to see live music 3 nights a week. Sydney. In these samples the spatial variation of gigs (represented in the Average distance between gigs figure, and in the visual clustering in the maps) declines over time, while the number of performers increases. Rogues at Underwood in the 1980s. They had different themes for different nights girls night, boys night, mixed night..and the music was to die for, all cool and funky. Early house/techno. Perhaps someone else can confirm? Part of Frank Waddington's chain of picture houses, the cinema seated over 2000 and wasdescribed as 'particularly lavish'. Nightclub in Surry Hills established by the American Red Cross during World War II, exclusively open to those of African or Aboriginal cultural background. Excelsior Hotel (Surry Hills), Gigs listed in one week: 788 Completely vanished now, Blondie's was a bar above what was Mcdonalds in Bondi Junction. My dad is Chris Johnson, I think one of the guys you mention here. This month, the curtain fell on the Sydney Entertainment Centre, which is scheduled for demolition early in 2016. - 2 Roslyn St Kings Cross. 2.0K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group Rules on joining this group are fairly simple and straightforward. I have a couple of recordings of the Dominoes that were recorded live and someone got hold of them and put them on Youtube. Great list! ', Meet the 'Queen of the Cross': Carlotta - an iconic drag queen who became one of the country's most famous transgender women - dolls herself up for a show under bright dressing room lights. Nightclub established by Chinese entrepreneurs Denis and Keith Wong which attracted a colourful and often notorious clientele to its original basement location in The Strand Arcade in the 1950s. The wider research project uses more sample years and sources, but the overall trends are consistent with the abridged results presented here. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Categories: 1970s, unknown descriptor (21998). An eye-catching serpent winds its way up from her bikini line, Speaking to the long history of one of Australia's most prominent motorcycle gangs, this tough local in oversized sunglasses rolled up her sleeves to show her allegiance to the Hells Angels. I remember going to Transformers with my Husband and Brother must have been late 80s early 90s to see Black Sorrows perform it was great, standing overlooking the stage great view and great music. This lack of inner-city clustering occurs along with the loss of the ring of suburban venues, a prominent feature in the 1983 Sydney map. with a Carnaby Street bent which soon developed into battle of the bands competition, and a safe place in the Valley for those under age. Bars. INSANE. Of course, musicians have always navigated different gatekeepers, obstacles and opportunities. I remember walking from there to Sybils too. This particular (Liberal-oriented) inner-city hollowing out is consistent with maps of independent arts and music venues presented by Kate Shaw (2013). Hopetoun Hotel (Surry Hills) The maps presented in this article derive from a wider research project in progress by the author. Tunnel night club had, like so many places back then, a heavily policed female majority policy. The pub rock sound that defined Australian popular music in the 70s and 80s was still years away. Band/Performer count: 411, Melbourne, 2006, most listed venues: Lesbian bar and dance venue on Crown Street in the 1970s and 80s. He became the public, and to a degree the deceptively benign, face of organised crime. Location: 195 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, 2022. Decades on, two leggy working women are pictured enjoying a conversation out the front of a community laundry, The Cross is only a short hike from both the city and the beach. Every Wednesday night is Jazz night. To order the clip clean and high res or to find out more visit http://www.kinolibrary.com. Thanks for compiling all of this. With renewed Chinese immigration in the 21st century, Sydney's Chinese community is rapidly changing. Search the history of over 806 billion By the 1950s it was neglected but in the 1970s the arcade was refurbished, and has since been restored after fire damage. ), 5 iconic Sydney nightclubs that no longer exist. Used to search the papers to decide which live bands to see in Sydney. So I was incorrect with the Warner St location, but not too far off. Even early 70s has a picture taken at Cloudland. I dont think it was particularly Mexican themed, however the tequila throwbacks and the name (which escapes me) I think, was Mexican influenced. Cat and Fiddle (Balmain) The 64 Club opened in Trinity Hall (in 1964!) These final sections describe the differing norms for Australian musicians in two distinctive earlier eras, and can help give context to the maps and figures presented above. The first gig for the new partnership was New Years Eve 1984 and I had 7 days to organise and promote it turned out pretty successful too!! Prince of Wales (St Kilda), Gigs listed in one week: 511 I used to DJ with Darren on Tuesday nights. Restaurant which became one of Sydney's most elaborate and fashionable, open from the 1920s to the 1960s. This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). No-one does clubs like these any more and its a real shame, You forgot dwarf throwing at the Manhattan! I, for one, was impressed with Thought Criminals cover of then current Magazine song 'My Mind Aint So Open' substituting badly played mouth organ for tenor sax. Still there, and abbreviated to just The Rose, though I'm sure few who imbibe there now would be aware that it once boasted appearances by The Thought Criminals and alumni. Stephanie Weaver, 78, from Littleover, Derby, started collecting soap in the 1970s, but recently decided to sell her collection, which counts more than 2,000 bars. The number of gigs also increases, but not in proportion with the number of performers. Band/Performer count: 324, Sydney, 1994, most listed venues: This is where I first saw Sydney glamrockers Hush in 1973 - probably the biggest live draw around that year. trying to remember it! The venue Surf City in the former Kings Cross Theatre onDarlinghurst Road was accused of breeding delinquents soon after it opened in 1963. I remember a club in Fortitude Valley in the early 70s called Flamingos. Nearly every person in Brisbane from the 40s 50s 60s TCs, Uncles, checkers, pips and the last night club at 74 Elizabeth st was Swizzles with turned in to a strip club owner Brian little and manager Johnny Bell. She was tried for murder andacquitted. Alarm in Elizabeth street doesnt appear to be on the list. Historian Ms Dunn speaks of some of the 'wonderful' strip venues which existed at the time, including Abe Saffron's Carousel Club and Venus Room, the Pink Pussy Cat and Crazy Horse, Pictured here dressed to the nines in 1971, Dorothy Dunckley - known as the 'Auntie Mame' of Kings Cross - ran the make-up department at the now defunct Minerva Theatre. NOTES: Chequers was one of the top cabaret venues in Australia from the late Fifties until the early 1970s. Darling Harbour. Resident band was Sebastian Wood in which I was the keyboard player. Just found out that rogues international that was in underwood on logan road is now a petbarn store for pets. Sylvania Hotel (Sylvania) It was run by John Harrigan, the manager of Surf City and other venues. Just reading the names invokes many, many memories for me. Happy clubbin!! Here you are certainly safe from judgement, swaddled by super-sloshed hens parties and able to indulge in a spot of the nutbush, or exercise your interpretive moves to the chorus of Madonnas Like a Prayer. The foyer contains a sculpture by Raymond Hoff and the whole was considered one of the finest Art Deco style funerary spaces in Sydney. I was the drummer with the dominoes about 1965 or so. Cramming into clubs packed with big hair, booze and pounding music was a rite of passage in the 1980s and into the 1990s. Arthouse (Melbourne), Gigs listed in one week: 839 What they do point towards is spatially tempered expansion. Moulin Rougeis arguably the most iconic Kings Cross of all time. Just behind the delightfully daggy glamour of Darling Harbour is the neon-tinged, two-floor dance arena . According to a publication produced by Buring, titled 'Amusings of the Ye Olde Crusty', it notes: In an earlier and out-of-print edition of the "A-Musings, Ye Olde Crusty was described as a Wine CellarIt is more than such words could convey. the last band that played at Sensoria was New Order, I didnt get any more club gigs after that because it was shut down for lame reasons by the authorities over licencing. Food and drink Goros Step inside the wonderful world of GOROS, your favourite late-night venue in Surry Hills. JB or Lil Wayne, the spot is the best place to serve you some of the most remarkable hip hop trends. I think i went back to DJing at The Beat after about 4 to 6 months. You can read more about that whole situation here! Hotel Colmslie, Cnr Wynnum & Junction Rds, 33 Turbot Street (opp. Sammy Lee's Pigalle nightclub, Sydney, 26 October 1960 (SLNSW) Sammy Lee's Pigalle nightclub, Sydney, 26 October 1960 (SLNSW) Pink Pussycat, Sydney, 1967 (SLNSW) Stripper at the George Hotel, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, ca. As well as that,the Homestead was very big from the early 70s.One of the early resident bands was a group called The Clefswho were there for almost 2.5 years.The venue also had an aray of overseas stars at the time including Helen Shapiro,Louis Armstrong,Edward Woodward(a great baritone singer)as well as actor and others too numerous to mention.The Homestead at Zillmere was originally set up by a consortium of tennis professionals. Perched just off Oxford Street on Flinders Street, this two-level club is a Darlinghurst landmark. As with many other industries, live music in Australia has undergone a form of restructuring. The Clefs were the resident band for all this time,and Sunday nights usually hosted no less than 600 and usually 700 people. Nightlife is constantly evolving and were constantly trying to look forward, but we cant pretend we dont miss some of the older ones! Clip ref. Once the most glamorous dance hall in Sydney, the Trocadero hosted Queens, Dukes, and international stars, as well as Sydneysiders out for a good time. Had been called Caesars Palace previously. I would like information about 1990:nightclub Crash and Burn.owner,years opened and bands.is Bulldozer.? Prince of Wales (St Kilda) web pages How much: $20 before 10pm,$25 afterHot tip:Get a vodka cranberry at arguably one of Sydneys latest happy hours (9-10pm). Esplanade Hotel (St Kilda) In a strange twist, I became involved in the same venue (on two separate occasions) under two different management teams. Would love to supply material for a page on the club if you have room. The hotel with the best view when having a beer was the city view hotel. Fist pump along to high octane Greek club hits and retro classics in the euphoric strobe lights. Historically, its an important spot as it was the virtual birthplace of the Purple Hearts, a band which had as lead guitarist a pimply youth later known as Lobby Lloyd. What a great list!! easy way tea has replaced the music and cafe culture we had (actual cafes not the corporate cafeterias they call cafes now).. sad. I think the red parrot was a hamburger place in Elizabeth st ?? How time flys, How about the bar that was under Stefans? RECOMMENDED: Where to sober up in Sydney. I was one of the opening DJs there for a little while. Punters Club (Fitzroy) Such an iconic Brisbane venue it was sad to see Historian Judith Dunn told Daily Mail Australia: 'Overpaid, oversexed and over here - that was the little mantra about the American servicemen'. I took part in the World Dwarf-Throwing series in the Manhatten club Brisbane in November 1986. Richter described the venue: it was $2 to go in. after Patchs closed. IT. Sydney was at one stage a leading nightlife destination and as such we fostered some of the best musical talent in a plethora of clubs around the city. Not a regular nightly or weekly gig, but hirable for those putting something on. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! the DJs there were Lester, Les Smith and Darren AJ. This pattern is stronger and starts earlier in Melbourne than in Sydney. Model and magazine cover girl who shot and killed her lover, Arthur Griffith, outside Chequers Nightclub in 1954. Welcome to The Spot Nightclub- An energetic club that throws Sydney's hottest weekly hip hop parties. Thanks for subscribing! Nightclub owner and property developer reputed to be a major figure in Australia's organized crime in the latter half of the twentieth century. Thanks We were resident band on Channel Nine for about 6 months that was the TV version of the Coca Cola Hi-Fi Club It was thesecond venue opened by entrepreneur, Ivy Richter. Average distance between gigs: 85m Sydney Trade Union Club (Surry Hills) Over the years there has been no decline in the number of performers, or even music venues, in Sydney or Melbourne. We already have this email. Knew a few ppl. Although newly launched, this club has taken no time in being an exceptional addition to Sydney's nightlife. I was told there vision was going to reinvent clubbing providing a new level of style and sophistication. Many a good time had there. It was the first ever club owned by a female, starting its career as a burlesque club and becoming the institution that we know it as today. Sarah. Love reading those names of clubs. We get it :)You can support us by sharing this story or following us on Facebook. Waiter at Chequers nightclub who lived in Kellett Street, Kings Cross in the 1950s. They used to sell rum and coke that had no alcohol in it essence of rum of something. But by 2006 Sydney live music can be seen making a recovery along the same lines as Melbourne: greater clustering, and loss of suburban circuits. The main reason Chequers lost money, Saw wrote, was that it paid top fees to visiting artists. De Brazil moved to the first floor of a building in Edward St (near Elizabeth St) for a while after its closure in Albert St. Document draftedby NSW Policeafter the death of Anna Woodin 1995 to ensurethe health and safety of participants at dance parties that was published in 1997. You had to walk down a set of stairs to get to it. the other problem was with The Roxy having bands (i remember Paul Kelly and the Colour Girls playing there) as well as music from Patches leaking into the Roxy and visa versa. The building is still there - you walked down the stairs behind that gate, but the Stage Door Tavern, which ran a reputation second only to the Lifesaver for a couple of years (the variety of music was better at The Stage Door - it embraced the new music, while the management and clientelle of the Lifesaver were openly hostile to punk/ new wave/ post-punk whatever you wanna call it), closed it's doors for good as a venue one sad night back in 1980. Cheers, Kim. Addeddate 2019-06-04 08:21:47 Artist Macquarie Media Limited Sydney, 2006, most listed venues: Candy's Apartment (Kings Cross) Hopetoun Hotel (Surry Hills) Basement (Circular Quay) Sandringham Hotel (Newtown) Mandarin Club (Haymarket) Cat and Fiddle (Balmain) Spectrum (Darlinghurst) Empire Hotel (Annandale) Gaelic Theatre (Surry Hills) Excelsior Hotel (Surry Hills) Gigs listed in one week: 788 I also remember a goth / punk niteclub called Hades, that I am pretty certain operated upstairs at the Treasury Hotel. We would get up to 700 kids on a Saturday night to dance to our music, visiting bands including Colored Balls, Flamingos.. A coffee shop operated downstairs, along with a theatrette which showed movies like Endless Summer.
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