Despite its short lifetime, the venue is crucial to the musical history of Australia. Among the map data are some venue names from the past which may be familiar or surprising to readers, depending on the time frame in which they went out the most. You left out Apples Disco at The National Hotel. Mandarin Club (Haymarket) This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). Average distance between gigs: 85m The sun shines over the place where Birdmen flew. How much: FreeHot tip: Security is very strict about closed-toe shoes. Much of this occurred during the 1990s, though it wasnt so obvious at the time and there were plenty of other interesting things happening, often within stumbling distance of ones affordable inner-city rental accommodation. We get it :)You can support us by sharing this story or following us on Facebook. First Floor (Fitzroy) Wine cellar opened by the winemaker and viticulturist, Leo Buring, in the basement of the former Primrose Building at255A George Street in August 1931. Great times! Tunnel night club had, like so many places back then, a heavily policed female majority policy. Allkins succumbed to the. Metro (City) In the Melbourne samples, the number of performers nearly trebles across 1983, 1994 and 2006: from 266, to 411, to 738. As with the wider research project, earlier years rely more on Fairfax publications (The Age and Sydney Morning Herald), while in the 1990s this transitions to street press (Beat and Drum Media). Historian Judith Dunn told Daily Mail Australia: 'Overpaid, oversexed and over here - that was the little mantra about the American servicemen'. Hopetoun Hotel (Surry Hills) Brilliant Vietnamese restaurant next door. Hi Danny, Rainbow Hotel (Fitzroy) Gas Nightclub Located under the heritage Australian Gas Light Co building at the lower end of Pitt St, it lead a strong life holding a bunch of NRG nights and supporting some big names. A hang for stars, wannabees, groupies, roadies, you name it, the Wifeswapper (man, how corny) was the Ozrock scene alive before your very eyes. Mass was awesome! Carrying a change of clothes, a record and a suitcase distinctive of the era, she may have been a performer who starred in one of the popular midnight shows, Rest, relaxation and perhaps, a little romance: U.S. servicemen made Kings Cross their playground while enjoying time in lieu from the horrors of Vietnam. ..that dude catered to the RnB clubbers pioneerfun fun times, except when the Islanders had one too many drinkslol. It was run by John Harrigan, the manager of Surf City and other venues. plus the clubs were better more underground and no drunk asshats. Old Push (The Rocks) It was written up as The Regatta of the alternative scene because it was so crowded. Home the Venue in Darling Harbour is Sydney's original superclub. Further, of the Sydney venues with the most listings in the 1994 sample, several are fancier and higher-capacity venues, not suited for musicians starting out. I remember it was upstairs. It was at the top end of Elizabeth Street. Corner Hotel (Richmond) What a great list!! It was located in Goulburn St, Sydney, between Pitt and George St ,close to both the Mandarin Club and to the notorious Goulburn Club, one of the major illegal casinos of the period. Just reading the names invokes many, many memories for me. Two clubs I used to go to in the late 1980s that arent on this list are: The Stardust Club which was located in the old Atcherley Hotel, Petrie Bight and The Speakeasy which was located in Albert Street somewhere between Mary and Alice Streets. I have accessed the Holy Trinity Church website and it shows the location of Trinity Hall at Church Street at its intersection with Ann St, Fortitude Valley. I would definitely have suspected that the vibe in 1970s and 1980s pubs would have been very unpleasant for women, let alone children: somewhere between Wake in Fright and Puberty Blues. Great nights outsmoke machine and strobe light was all it needed. Excelsior Hotel (Surry Hills), Gigs listed in one week: 788 treet haven is one of Sydneys oldest gay clubs and, if you can get in, a paradise of pop bangers from the past and present. I did stints and residencies at Treasury Hotel, Majestic Hotel, The Criterion, The Embassy, Colmslie Hotel, Court Jester and Whispers. The building is now used as a bar and function rooms. How time flys, How about the bar that was under Stefans? Average distance between gigs: 414m It looks like you're using an ad blocker. What was the name of the nightclub next to or down from the transformers nightclub. Flamingos was a fun place to go and had a really good band playing great music. I'd been to a pub or two & seen some bands but this was like, at least in my Read more The Manzil Room - Springfields Site and contents 1997-2021 Cordite Publishing Inc. unless otherwise stated. We would go to The Basement or The Windsor Hotel in the CBD, Lord Nelson at the Rocks, The Rest Hotel Milsons Point, Selinas Coogee. You can read more about that whole situation here! As an introduction to this story of change felt in place, over time, this article discusses changes to live music in Australian cities between the 1980s and the 2000s, transitioning from an industry heyday of sorts, towards a more familiar landscape of organised activism focused on saving inner-city music venues (see, for example: Faulkner 2013; Homan 2011; Levin 2014). Who played there? It is mentioned in Pauline Bells book on the history of Brisbanes clubs. Thanks for commenting, and yes its amazing to remember how much more separate the Australian cities would have seemed in the 1970s and 1980s; they still are (and more so with the borders closed! John chats with Kayley and Ian. The shop was known as The Curry Shop but it was actually a coffee lounge. The maps presented in this article derive from a wider research project in progress by the author. ), 5 iconic Sydney nightclubs that no longer exist. I used to DJ with Darren on Tuesday nights. It was short-lived, but significant, because it combined all of the smaller clubs in one large venue on the corner of Ann and Edward streets, on the high side of Ann Street, directly across from the Peoples Palace, in the old Canberra Hotel. No-one does clubs like these any more and its a real shame, You forgot dwarf throwing at the Manhattan! Brisbane Tavern was run by Nick (? after Patchs closed. 2.0K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group Rules on joining this group are fairly simple and straightforward. It is the treasure house of the Grape, presided over by the Master Vigneron, Mr. Leo Buring. I had the Thurs night gig that remained named as Macs 409 Club using the 4zzz talent agency for bands and did that for about a year in 1984/5 it was my price for introducing the 2 guys. Photograph: Murray Fredericks. CHEQUERS (also RAGS 1979) Goulburn Street Sydney. Bombay Rock (Brunswick) He became the public, and to a degree the deceptively benign, face of organised crime. The changes are more spatial. As with many other industries, live music in Australia has undergone a form of restructuring. There are no reviews yet. Just behind the delightfully daggy glamour of Darling Harbour is the neon-tinged, two-floor dance arena of the Retro. Green Man (Armadale) How much: $25Hot tip: Pre-drinks are for babies, fill up on pre-pierogi from the club's restaurant. During that late 60s period a number of mainly short lived venues began to appear including Beatle Village in Oxford Street and the Bowl and the Beach House in Sydney's CBD. Thanks A dark rumpus room of swirling disco tunes colliding with Adele remixes, the dancefloor here is thumping to a soundtrack of top notch Priscilla anthems that dont take a breath. 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. Yes TCs was a great spot. It later moved to Adelaide Street, in the National Hotel, but was never in Brunswick Street. A renowned and ritzy nightclub hosting performers like Shirley Bassey in the 1960s, by the early 70s it was one of Sydney's most well known rock venues by reputation alone. p.p.s.One of the most successful clubs from 1976-1982 was the Mayne Sporting Club. Best, Some great memories with some of the pubs still around. Food and drink Goros Step inside the wonderful world of GOROS, your favourite late-night venue in Surry Hills. One of those near the junction of George & Roma streets was called Sensoria. Sydney was home to some iconic nightclubs during the 50s and 60s and showbiz stallwart John Burls remembers them all. Carlotta is the stage name of Carol Spencer. Hellllp! Her trial gained significant national media attention at the time. Personally I went to happy hardcore events there, but ask anyone and tell you that there was so much more to the place than just what the music you experienced. Other great bands of the time were the Flamingoes,The Echos,The Blue Jays,Beachies,Planets,etc. 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. According to my diary, the band I was in at the time played one night at Pinocchios in Ann Street, the Valley in November 1973 from 9:30pm to 3:00am. Nightclub owner and property developer reputed to be a major figure in Australia's organized crime in the latter half of the twentieth century. 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. Sandringham Hotel (Newtown) Nightclub at 83 Anzac Parade Kensington famous in the 1970s for elaborate drag shows. Used to search the papers to decide which live bands to see in Sydney. And so we had, in one corner was the band, round the other were these lovely round tables and chairs, there was a seat built in all the way along and a dance floorAnd then you'd go up to the next floor. Not a regular nightly or weekly gig, but hirable for those putting something on. In the years following World War II, American military personnel became a common sight in the Cross - delighting locals by introducing American products like chewing gum, chocolate and silk stockings, Dubbed 'Tattoo Girl', this Kings Cross character with a blinding wedding ring shining on her left hand had no qualms about unbuttoning her pants and stripping off her top to show off her ink to photographer Rennie Ellis. Chinese settlers arrived in Sydney from 1818 and their compatriots followed, especially after gold was discovered in New South Wales. The Club (Collingwood) 'And the Cross is a very different place. This month, the curtain fell on the Sydney Entertainment Centre, which is scheduled for demolition early in 2016. Her trial gained significant national media attention at the time. I went to whiskey a go go, the next week it was bombed. opened Primitif Junior, up the stairs. Britannia (Chippendale) I remember it at the Manhattan. You wouldn't know it by looking at this dull, vacant street scene - but this is the building that's probably housed more music sights and sounds than any other in Sydney. JB or Lil Wayne, the spot is the best place to serve you some of the most remarkable hip hop trends. Head to Kings Cross, Oxford Street, Surry Hills or Darling Harbour and get ready for a seriously good time. It's gone. Theres not much to say except that it was widely renowned as one of the best clubs in Sydney and it stuck it out for as long as it could post lockouts, but all good things come to an end and in 2017 we said goodbye to one of Sydneys oldest clubs! anthems that dont take a breath. Nightclub in Surry Hills established by the American Red Cross during World War II, exclusively open to those of African or Aboriginal cultural background. Gigs and live musicstill thrivein the smallerdrinking hole worlds of theInner West and beyond. Did they wear a Velcro suit and also thrown against a Velcro wall? This will be a great source of conversation this weekend I cant wait to drop your research findings into our reminiscences about the Sydney live music scene in the 80s. p.s.TCs and Top Cats are one and the same. Thus, the negative reports of Sydneys live music in the 1990s are related less to overall numbers of venues or gigs, than to lack of spatial consolidation the feature which, for better and worse, characterised the survival of Melbourne live music through the same decade. Strut your stuff to Earth, Wind, and Fire while a hype man shouts encouragement from the stage. easy way tea has replaced the music and cafe culture we had (actual cafes not the corporate cafeterias they call cafes now).. sad. Search the history of over 806 billion Location: 195 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, 2022. Bowlers Club of NSW (City) And Mass. )to burn off a lot of excess alcohol. NOTES: Chequers was one of the top cabaret venues in Australia from the late Fifties until the early 1970s. A prominent gay club, the most recent on this list of closers. 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. This is what they look like now - or the places where they once stood CIVIC HOTEL Cnr Pitt and Goulburn Streets, Sydney. The hotel with the best view when having a beer was the city view hotel. Hi Brett. 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. Thanks for subscribing! In the Strand Arcade.. Best new wave, alternative & punk music : late 70s- early 80s.. What about Stars A transvestite bar, upstairs on Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley I waitressed in Tonys Downunder early 1990s and I clearly remember visiting Stars a number of times. Kings Cross nightclub which featured 'drag' acts. 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. thanks for sharing this. Curiously, a swastika of considerable size sits above her bikie tattoo, After the First World War, Ms Dunn says many 'respectable and advanced' single women moved into Australia's first high-rise apartment building in Kings Cross. There was also a pub, I cant remember the name, used to have a sunday arv session with a DJ and a band, eastern end of the city. The Sound Machine in Elizabeth St was very close to TCs which became Uncles with the telephones on each table. Hi ! The crowd is all ages and ready for a good time. It played reggae and early 90s RnB. A hang for stars, wannabees, groupies, roadies, you name it, the Wifeswapper (man, how corny) was the Ozrock scene alive before your very eyes. 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. Who were there that night. Post information only relevant to the subject heading. Patch wasnt a DJ at the Terminus. The glamorous showgirls at Chequers, one of Sydney's leading nightclubs 1968. . If you have any information about actual dates and addresses or clubs not listed here, please leave a comment below, or Contact us, What about the wicked witch bald hills hotel Thursday nights with resident band The Flamingoes, I am now 46 yrs old and I still remember, like it was yesterday, the many nights of going out in the city. Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when youre feeling flush). This isnt actually inconsistent with recent positive reports of the aggregate strength of Melbournes live music scene (Boulton 2013; Music Victoria 2012), nor with reports of its live music venues being under threat (Doman 2014; Levin 2010b). 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. Average distance between gigs: 336m 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. I cant quite remember the street address. What did Joey do after owning Crash and Burn? created and designed by Sam Fallows, which are all named after circa 1970s James Bond birds. I started and owned the Dancebar nightclub. 1972 (Howard Bruce, NLA) Notes I remember a club in Fortitude Valley in the early 70s called Flamingos. Inside Sydney: Nightlife - Before you visit Sydney, visit Tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. My intererst was piqued. Candys Apartment (Kings Cross) The Carousel Club was purpose built by underworld figure Abe Saffron to house the show. Whisky a Go Go nightclub, Kings Cross 11 August 1969 APIA Club dance at the Trocadero March 1958 Band playing at a Popular Dance night at the Trocadero 1938 Carlotta, Kings Cross 1970-71 Costume cavalcade at Artists' Ball at the Trocadero 6 November 1953 Jitterbuggers at the Trocadero February 1948 cant see PICOLO ROMA.LATER TO BECOME.TONYS NITE CLUB..ON YOUR LIST, We used to call the Court Jester the Court Molester and Cinderella Rockafella Cinderella Bashafellla..haha ..Berties myer cente and Outrageous paddo tavern were two more 80s clubs, Hi brings back memories one thing Chequers nite club at 74 Elizabeth st was late 70 then it changed to pips nite club erliy 80 then change to Swizzles nite club 80 till it got pulled down for the myer center I worked at pips and swizzles I was Mick (Mick The Hoon) had the best times of my life at most of the places on this list, Allso it was TCs first then Uncles, checkers, pips and the last night club at 74 Elizabeth st was Swizzles with turned in to a strip club owner Brian and manager Johnny, Hi Mick Peter Evans I work at pips and swizzels for john and Brian on the door great memories. The lead singer was Keith Urban! Even inner-city areas such as South Melbourne, Richmond and South Yarra decline in activity or vanish from the data. It go. Dancer at Chequers nightclub in the 1950s and a witness in the trial of Shirley Beiger for the murder of Arthur Griffith. Ding Dong Lounge (City) Bars. Gaelic Theatre (Surry Hills) Cheers, Kim. 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. I think i went back to DJing at The Beat after about 4 to 6 months. arkiver2 Welcome to The Spot Nightclub- An energetic club that throws Sydney's hottest weekly hip hop parties. A dark rumpus room of swirling disco tunes colliding with Adele remixes, the dancefloor here is thumping to a soundtrack of top notch. Thank you. 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. PARIS THEATRE Liverpool St Opposite Hyde Park. Or, seek out thesequeer-friendly partiesin Sydneyfor inclusive vibes and always fantastic beats. Transgender Australian cabaret performer and entertainer who became the most famous member of the Les Girls show, in Sydney's Kings Cross. Bars. If you want to party the night away, there's a crop of glamorous nightclubs and darkened dancefloors waiting for you. Thanku Karinda. It was designed as a covered shopping street, with 80 shopfronts on four floors. BF590.Peo. Opened in 1892, the Strand Arcade was one of five built in the city centre during the late nineteenth century. Soup Plus (City) Rob Roy (Fitzroy) Like most serious criminals, he chose to serve his country during World War II on the home front. It was definitely open in the 1970s decade. However its life would eventually come to close as it became embroiled in a gang war. She spent decades performing with the troupe, who performed in a purpose-built building owned by 'Mr Sin' - Abe Saffron, Welcome to the Paradise Club, I'm your host: Decked out in a tuxedo (and with very fashionable mutton chops), the master of ceremonies at a Kings Cross strip club glances away from the camera. I think it was originally, or turned into, a Russian restaurant. Empire Hotel (Annandale) Every first Saturday of the month the highway hotel in Arncliffe comes alive with a packed party that boasts hits from the 80s, 90s and the euphoric electronic pop oeuvre of Greece. Pony (City) In 1986 Morticias was also at the Canberra Hotel before it got demolished. It hosted Sydney Hellfireas well as drag shows, trivia nights and events for all communities. GRAND HOTEL, Broadway near Central Station. The Clefs were the resident band for all this time,and Sunday nights usually hosted no less than 600 and usually 700 people. 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 Junction is one of the hottest nightclubs in Sydney hosting live gigs and art exhibitions. In May 1933, officers of the German Navy light cruiser DKMKlnvisited the cellar. IS. What they do point towards is spatially tempered expansion. Fascinating stuff for an old dude who remembers all these Sydney places not Melbourne, remembering that in the 70s and 80s for a Sydney person going to Victoria was like travelling to a foreign country Australia was not yet homogenised like it is now, At high school I remember getting the free music papers and marvelling at how many bands were playing every night of the week, Yes, nostalgic but an observation the male punters in those days were often very drunk and aggressive and quite unpleasant to women not always a comfortable environment now young people (and us old folk who get out on our zimmer frames to see the odd band) are much more chilled and respectful, which is a good thing, Pingback: The iconic Melbourne live music venues we dearly miss from the last 30 years - Beat Magazine, Hi A Remember Chequers Nightclub? [3] The Sydney Symphony is internationally renowned and regularly performs in the Concert Hall (2,600 seats) of the Sydney Opera House under Chief Conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy (until 2013) and, as of 2014, David Robertson. Esplanade Hotel (St Kilda) very fast music for 30mins. OXFORD TAVERN - THE FUNHOUSE Darlinghurst. I am in my mid 50s. This pattern is stronger and starts earlier in Melbourne than in Sydney. Yes Mayne Sporting Club with The Clefs was one of the best! Macs 409 Club was definitely in the early 80s not 90s. She was tried for murder andacquitted. By Daniel Piotrowski for Daily Mail Australia, Published: 02:57 BST, 28 April 2016 | Updated: 18:30 BST, 28 April 2016. Revolver Upstairs (Prahran) Cathy Morris 2 min read January 13, 2015 - 12:00AM Parramatta Advertiser 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? 469 Kent St, Sydney NSW, +61 2 9267 7087 Those same backpackers make a beeline to this inner-city Kent St venue on Wednesdays for a club night that's every bit as rowdy as it sounds. The Speakeasy used to sometimes host Morticias, as did The Orient Hotel. My City of Sydney was performed by Tommy Leonetti on Channel 9 during the 1970s as the station shut down for the evening. Sydney's best retro dancefloors. It was pulled down years ago, but for a good period in the mid - late 1970's The Bondi Lifesaver was Sydney's most renowned rock joint. Legendary Kings Cross 'drag' show. Had a lot of different names..when Michael Jordan was the DJ. George Freeman was a bookmaker who was involved in organised crime in Sydney during the 70s and 80s. Or the Silver Spade Room? Just found out that rogues international that was in underwood on logan road is now a petbarn store for pets. How much: $20Hot tip: Free entry if you arrive dressed to the weeks theme. Nightclub in Kings Cross which featured 'drag' acts. The Venue (St Kilda), Gigs listed in one week: 358 ', 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. It wasnt specifically about music or pubs, but i had a good laugh reading the Richard Glover book The Land Before Avocado, it cautions against reminiscing too fondly about the 70s and 80s. Harbourside Brasserie (Walsh Bay) In addition, a variety of contemporary accounts point to a negative feeling in Sydney live music in the 1990s, depicting the city as a tough place to get a gig or find a friend (Ausmusic 1993; Carroll & Connell 2000; Casimir 1990; Holmes 1993; Homan 2000; Johnson & Homan 2003). The business fell into ruin and was taken over by Chris (actually the names are escaping me right now but I will wake in the middle of the night remembering them LOL) I knew them both seperately, one was a dreamer with no money running the place as Macs 409 Club from about 1983 and the other a doer with money who eventually turned it into the successful Sensoria from about 1984 till it was shut down by the authorities a couple of years later anyone who followed the 4zzz music scene at the time will know these places at the end of George and Roma Sts . Wizards Cauldron at the YMCA Windsor was very popular early 70s. 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. She was tried for murder andacquitted. 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. The booze was cut at 10.00(on odd occasions with a special license at 10.30pm) with half an hour of dancing (usually 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. Disco music, then, evolved into rave music. Her Majestys Nightspot (South Yarra) Central Club Hotel (Richmond) I would like information about 1990:nightclub Crash and Burn.owner,years opened and bands.is Bulldozer.? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. dan@dannyblue.co.uk thanks. Another monthly suburban gem, this packed disco night in Ashfield includes light-up dancefloor a la. Helen. 11. Her first was at Bondi Junction called Chez Ivy's. Nightclub in a former car showroom on Elizabeth Street in the city in the 1960s. This made it popular with the ladies and beefed up athletes who were all probably on blow. Real Sydney intelligentsia punk. The Sydney data does not indicate a drop in gig numbers or performer numbers in the 1990s, but there is a plateau in both, as well as a lack of inner-city clustering (either visible in the maps, or measurable in the average distance figure), which contrasts with Melbourne.
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