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Before Whispers and all the others following. Again, the data presented in the maps above is not inconsistent with existing accounts, but adds nuance. It was written up as The Regatta of the alternative scene because it was so crowded. 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. At the site of Hogies was originally Tansformers. There was a go-go dancer on each side of the stage doing their thing, and because of a lack of staff that evening one of my friends and I were allowed to operate the spotlights at the other end of the room shining on the go-go dancers. Saturday mornings from something like 10am to 1pm (not sure of that), this tiny venue would pump out some of the loudest and bestest sounds Brissie had to offer in those days. This month, the curtain fell on the Sydney Entertainment Centre, which is scheduled for demolition early in 2016. This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). [email protected] thanks. Love reading those names of clubs. The number of gigs also increases, but not in proportion with the number of performers. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! plus the clubs were better more underground and no drunk asshats. Often, they would roar with laughter at the comedy and cabaret shows, the most prominent of which was the Les Girls troupe, which starred the iconic transgender drag queen, Carlotta. Upstairs to Funhouse, venue home-base to Radio Birdman and alumni mid '70's. Restaurant which became one of Sydney's most elaborate and fashionable, open from the 1920s to the 1960s. One of the greatest gigs I've ever been to happened here in late 1977, when Radio Birdman played their "farewell we are off to Britain" final assault. And the Refectory at Uni of Qld in the 80s. In 968/69 I went to Sebastians in the City, any idea where it was please? Just behind the delightfully daggy glamour of Darling Harbour is the neon-tinged, two-floor dance arena . They had different themes for different nights girls night, boys night, mixed night..and the music was to die for, all cool and funky. Hi Danny, 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. I did stints and residencies at Treasury Hotel, Majestic Hotel, The Criterion, The Embassy, Colmslie Hotel, Court Jester and Whispers. By Daniel Piotrowski for Daily Mail Australia, Published: 02:57 BST, 28 April 2016 | Updated: 18:30 BST, 28 April 2016. This was around 1960. I am in my mid 50s. The glamorous showgirls at Chequers, one of Sydney's leading nightclubs 1968. . Yes corner of Ann and Wharf street. OXFORD TAVERN - THE FUNHOUSE Darlinghurst. Even early 70s has a picture taken at Cloudland. I would love to hear from any one who was there or associated with 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. It was a great spot and should be included in your wonderful list. Bowlers Club of NSW (City) Who played there? Macs 409 Club was definitely in the early 80s not 90s. Nearby, Candelaria is a quirky addition to the Sydney nightlife scene - a Latin club doing salsa, reggaeton and bachata beats, as well as delicious margaritas. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Average distance between gigs: 240m Did they wear a Velcro suit and also thrown against a Velcro wall? Ivan Repin (Repin's), and Teresa and Reg Cahill (Cahills) had introduced the coffee shop to Sydney in the 1930s, but in the '60s Australia . The gig listings have been compiled into an historical Geographic Information System (historical GIS). By the late 1990s even the unofficial home-town booster band, The Whitlams, was singing (sadly) about their hometown more than in it. Cant say it could pass as entertainment now. The room(s) were a completely ridiculous kind of set-up/shape for any serious music venue, but that didn't matter at the time while avant hippypunkers Voight465 Radiator, Crime & The City Solution and some of the initial wave of record company financed Melbourne bands played here (the 'Lethal Weapons' tour). 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. Pry your shoes from the sticky carpet, wrap your chops around a cold tap beer and sashay away, but be mindful of Palms as a safe space relic and respect the queer communities who have been pounding the veneer dancefloor here for decades. Can anyone remember the bar that used to be at Pier Nine, where the Georges of Paragon restaurant is now? Part of the first generation recognised as 'teenagers', bodgies embraced fun, sensuality and spectacle as a rebellion against the dull years of depression and war and the conformism of the dominant Anglo-Irish culture, and their parents' generation. Melbourne, 1983, most listed venues: Safe as houses back then! with a song selection to match. I am not 100% on this, but I should have proof (see below) I think Patches was actually Patchs, From memory Patch was a DJ at the Terminus and he was the main man behind Patchs and thus it was named after him I have a photos of a night Paramour played live there Matt, Me, Craig Sue from Paramour, Aunty Betty (Stephen Whiteman of DV8 Productions, and DJ at The Beat and manger of Dance Music Records) and a few other friends at Patchs with the logo clearly in the background I must find it and send to you That will have the correct spelling and answer the question ! Sefton Hotel (Sefton) Uploaded by The DJs churns through all the pop hits at warp speed. Advertisements for Phoenician Club (closed 1998) and Phantom Records store (also closed 1998), On The Street, Sydney, August 1991. Can anyone give me any more information or links about Cinderella Rockefellers?? Hi! Cramming into clubs packed with big hair, booze and pounding music was a rite of passage in the 1980s and into the 1990s. In a strange twist, I became involved in the same venue (on two separate occasions) under two different management teams. My intererst was piqued. Gee how you did you miss Cloudland off the list. We get it :)You can support us by sharing this story or following us on Facebook. RMIT University (City) Ran for a year or so in the late 80s early 90s. Hi Brett. Food and drink Goros Step inside the wonderful world of GOROS, your favourite late-night venue in Surry Hills. . 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. I was the drummer with the dominoes about 1965 or so. 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. Try another? The foyer contains a sculpture by Raymond Hoff and the whole was considered one of the finest Art Deco style funerary spaces in Sydney. She was tried for murder andacquitted. Gigs and live musicstill thrivein the smallerdrinking hole worlds of theInner West and beyond. Remember it well. Nightclub in Redfern featuring drag shows. 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. For a short period, the smaller clubs ceased to exist. 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. Some claim patronage fell dramatically after the passage of lockout laws, A heaving hotspot on the Bayswater Road strip just years ago, the Hugos Bar and Restaurant went bust in 2015, with staff laid off. Apart from feeling tired at the end of the gig, we werent paid much so we never played there again. Can anyone remember a night club called the the junk yard in Elizabeth street where the Myers is now. The shop was known as The Curry Shop but it was actually a coffee lounge. 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). Renowned as alleged mob bossJohn Ibrahimsbig foray into the dodgy dealings. Categories: 1970s, unknown descriptor (21998). 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. I remember a top-notch vocalist that sang with the Clefs at Mayne. As well as housing Mark Gerber's Oxford Art Factory, Oxford Street is the hub of Sydney's queer community - including Arq, Australia's biggest gay nightclub, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019. You had to walk down a set of stairs to get to it. The Retro. Spectrum (Darlinghurst) This article, based on oral history interviews, reveals how bodgies modelled their dress and movement on African Americans, including black GIs stationed in Sydney during World War II. 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). If you wanted a gig there, you auditioned by playing there for one set, early in the night. Great times! The Sound Machine in Elizabeth St was very close to TCs which became Uncles with the telephones on each table. 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. In May 1933, officers of the German Navy light cruiser DKMKlnvisited the cellar. The Venue (St Kilda), Gigs listed in one week: 358 They are based on gig listings (published listings for forthcoming live music events) from the same week in three separate years (1983, 1994, 2006), in both Melbourne and Sydney. Basement (Circular Quay) Also loved Crash and Burn and Mass. What about Queens Hotel , National Hotel, Brothers ,George Hotel etc etc. Mass was awesome! ), but it can be much easier to forget this with quick internet or mobile phone communication instead of expensive and sporadic long distance phone calls, and I suspect that the types of jobs and houses you might find in each city are more similar. Completely vanished now, Blondie's was a bar above what was Mcdonalds in Bondi Junction. George Freeman was a bookmaker who was involved in organised crime in Sydney during the 70s and 80s. But despite the often 'saucy' themes of the productions, Ms Dunn says: 'Today they'd be nothing - because the morals have changed of what is acceptable and what isn't acceptable', Decades on, Kings Cross remains a place of hustle and bustle - although in recent years there has been an uproar from venue owners with the closure of several popular nightclubs. There was a Stomp Pit in the corner of the floor and a bar where you could gt rum and coke which was just a sort of rum essence. Average distance between gigs: 336m 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. Rose Shamrock and Thistle (Rozelle), Gigs listed in one week: 471 She was acquitted of the crime and her trial gained significant national media attention at the time. very fast music for 30mins. Sydney Tourism Sydney Hotels . Lots of good nights out in the Valley in the 1990-2000s . Empress Hotel (Fitzroy North) Home the Venue in Darling Harbour is Sydney's original superclub. JB or Lil Wayne, the spot is the best place to serve you some of the most remarkable hip hop trends. 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. However its life would eventually come to close as it became embroiled in a gang war. Vulcan Hotel (Ultimo) There seems to be a great deal of alcohol-relatedviolence today.At the Mayne Sporting Club between 1976-1982 we saw none. One of those near the junction of George & Roma streets was called Sensoria. Moulin Rougeis arguably the most iconic Kings Cross of all time. 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. Yes i do i worked at hollywoods elizabeth street just down from.it, Hi Pauline - 2 Roslyn St Kings Cross. 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. Ding Dong Lounge (City) My dad is Chris Johnson, I think one of the guys you mention here. ME. For the times you just want to sing YMCA at the top of your lungs or drop down and get your eagle on, head to these dancefloors that specialise in guilty pleasure old-school hits. If you're more in the mood for some body-numbing technocheck our guide to the best night clubs in Sydney. It is the treasure house of the Grape, presided over by the Master Vigneron, Mr. Leo Buring. Green Man (Armadale) Arthouse (Melbourne), Gigs listed in one week: 839 Observations and reminiscences from someone who was there. The 64 Club opened in Trinity Hall (in 1964!) In 1986 Morticias was also at the Canberra Hotel before it got demolished. Business boomed for strip clubs on the Golden Mile (many run by 'Mr Sin' Abe Saffron) and throngs of partygoers would descend on shows at midnight. Located under theheritage 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. Carlotta is the stage name of Carol Spencer. 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. Punters Club (Fitzroy) We were resident band on Channel Nine for about 6 months that was the TV version of the Coca Cola Hi-Fi Club The Speakeasy used to sometimes host Morticias, as did The Orient Hotel. A hang for stars, wannabees, groupies, roadies, you name it, the Wifeswapper (man, how corny) was the Ozrock scene alive before your very eyes. I was told there vision was going to reinvent clubbing providing a new level of style and sophistication. And unlike in Melbourne, the list of 2006 top-listing venues is completely different to 1994. Some of the info you have needs correction. Band/Performer count: 411, Melbourne, 2006, most listed venues: The late award-winning. Dj vu! Required fields are marked *. I started and owned the Dancebar nightclub. Abe Yasse was the manager. Band/Performer count: 266, Melbourne, 1994, most listed venues: It was time for a much needed break, so I put in for R & R at Sydney . I dj at a club called Casablanca on Fitzroy street at at st kilda in the 80s in Melbourne just wondering if theres any info about it? Thanks John. I spent many nights there too, but I cant remember what it was called! ).that was his peak.full of all sorts Asians, Islanders, some Aussies. 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. As with many other industries, live music in Australia has undergone a form of restructuring. Scary Canary delivers cheap drinks, foam machines, a huge dance floor and a crowd of international party-goers who aren't fazed its a school night. INSANE. Was around til the end of 94. That's cool! From the Kinolibrary Archive Film collections. That lovely glassy tall building is there now, where one of Sydney's old cinema/theatres once stood. Ivy Pool Club. Where did they go? 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. 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. John chats with Kayley and Ian. Nightclub owner and property developer reputed to be a major figure in Australia's organized crime in the latter half of the twentieth century. Sydney. on the Internet. The lead singer was Keith Urban! Despite its short lifetime, the venue is crucial to the musical history of Australia. I remember it at the Manhattan. I don't know for exactly how long the Hordern has been a venue for international touring bands (and Australian supports) especially but I saw Yes here in March 1973 and The Flaming Lips were on a couple of weeks back (July 2009). Correction It was called Starz. The maps presented in this article derive from a wider research project in progress by the author. DRUMMOYNE ROWERS EARLWOOD PUB EDEN NIGHTCLUB EL GRECO (Dulwich Hill) EMBASSY (Rosebay) ENVY EP1 (Former Tunnel) EQUINOX (Apia Club) ETTAMOGAH BAR (Darling Harbour) EXCHANGE HOTEL (Oxford St) FAME (Ashfield) FANNIES FANTASTIC VOYAGE (Hilton) FANTASY (Maroubra Seals) FLASH BACK (Southern Cross Hotel, Princess Hwy) FLASHEZ (Liverpool) FLINDERS Playing host to iconic crews such as Bang Gangwith theirBang GangPresents series, the electro house being dropped was of an all time calibre. Over the years there has been no decline in the number of performers, or even music venues, in Sydney or Melbourne. Addeddate 2019-06-04 08:21:47 Artist Macquarie Media Limited 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. If you like your daytime disco smoothly descending into late-night . having a stall there. The venue Surf City in the former Kings Cross Theatre onDarlinghurst Road was accused of breeding delinquents soon after it opened in 1963. 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. I know because I introduced the two guys who started it in the famous old downstairs coffee shop that the Go Betweens played at before they were famous. RECOMMENDED: Where to sober up in Sydney. 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. Other clubs in Sydney at the time would usually pay no more than 600 a week, but Chequers paid 7500 a week to Sarah Vaughan, 6000 to Tony Martin and Shelley Berman and 5000 to Frances Faye. Big changes are afoot for the historical district. And Mass. Strawberry Hills Hotel (Surry Hills) How much: $20Hot tip: Free entry if you arrive dressed to the weeks theme. 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. I remember a club in Fortitude Valley in the early 70s called Flamingos. Grant. I think the red parrot was a hamburger place in Elizabeth st ?? 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. Does anyone recall this venue? Transgender Australian cabaret performer and entertainer who became the most famous member of the Les Girls show, in Sydney's Kings Cross. thanks for sharing this. Of course, musicians have always navigated different gatekeepers, obstacles and opportunities. Arthouse (City/Carlton) Annandale Hotel (Annandale) This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). Stranded! Sydney. Photograph: Supplied. Rhythm Zone Wednesday nights at Rumours on Adelaide St. The Clefs were the resident band for all this time,and Sunday nights usually hosted no less than 600 and usually 700 people. If that happens to be the Julie that commented on my comment,then thanks for reminding me of the great times we had. VJ the DJ spun some bodacious tunes while we sat in old airplane seats. I remember walking from there to Sybils too. we used to see live music 3 nights a week. We used to hang out at The Manhattan in the valley almost every night of the week. This particular (Liberal-oriented) inner-city hollowing out is consistent with maps of independent arts and music venues presented by Kate Shaw (2013). Where to daggy dance under a disco ball like no one is watching. Great night and that grew into Sensoria eventually . Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when youre feeling flush). She was tried for murder andacquitted. I never took him up on his offer. Nightclub in Surry Hills established by the American Red Cross during World War II, exclusively open to those of African or Aboriginal cultural background. towards the end of 1964 (hence the name) in the Valley therefore I assume it opened that year, so why have you listed it in 1950s decade? Just behind the delightfully daggy glamour of Darling Harbour is the neon-tinged, two-floor dance arena of the Retro. Thanks Early house/techno. Not a regular nightly or weekly gig, but hirable for those putting something on. easy way tea has replaced the music and cafe culture we had (actual cafes not the corporate cafeterias they call cafes now).. sad. Flamingos was a fun place to go and had a really good band playing great music. Metro (City) I used to play there when I was with the Hucklebucks Tuesday nights were big as well as Saturday nights also played there Saturday afternoons for the Coca Cola Hi Fi Club. A 'junior' nightclub called the Birdcage, run by radio compere Peter Bergin was openbrieflyin the venue in 1963 after the theatre closed, and soon replaced byJohn Harrigan's Surf City, that occupied the building from 1963 until 1966 when the building was demolished, to bereplaced by the Crest Hotel. They trend towards the diminishing role of organisational oligarchs but also the spatial agglomeration of gigs and musicians, a map writ large by the collective web of spatial leashes which accompany DIY creative work. 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. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 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! hi there, great website, and certainly stirs up somr memories for me. Club List This is a work is progress, and is certainly not complete.. We are currently working on an online database with much more information. If you have any information about actual dates and addresses or clubs not listed here, please leave a comment below, or Contact us Older Comments I have just a few vague memories of this venue. Return to Parramatta's lost nightclubs as Sydney Festival's Disco Dome tour resurrects legendary venues of west WHEN Midnight Oil played War and Peace in the late 1970s, Parramatta was at the height of its clubbing days and things could get pretty wild. Chequers nightclub in Goulburn Street may now be a Chinese reflexology clinic and massage centre, but the sign remains at the top of the stairs that once led down to Sydney's most successful nightclub of the 1950s and '60s. The pub rock sound that defined Australian popular music in the 70s and 80s was still years away. . Average distance between gigs: 189m Or, seek out thesequeer-friendly partiesin Sydneyfor inclusive vibes and always fantastic beats. Pry your shoes from the sticky carpet, wrap your chops around a cold tap beer and sashay away, but be mindful of Palms as a safe space relic and respect the queer communities who have been pounding the veneer dancefloor here for decades. ), 5 iconic Sydney nightclubs that no longer exist. Pingback: Bowie in the Pub: How Sydney Music Died - AUSTRALIAN MUSIC MUSEUM PROJECT, Sydney in the 90s was the best. Cathy Morris 2 min read January 13, 2015 - 12:00AM Parramatta Advertiser Rogues at Underwood in the 1980s. Although newly launched, this club has taken no time in being an exceptional addition to Sydney's nightlife. Despite being accused of murder, assault, race-fixing, bribery, illegal gambling and narcotics. Empire Hotel (Annandale) There was also The Tube Club in the 80s, Mary St I think. 1972 (Howard Bruce, NLA) George Hotel, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, ca. ..that dude catered to the RnB clubbers pioneerfun fun times, except when the Islanders had one too many drinkslol. Armadale Hotel (Armadale) PARIS THEATRE Liverpool St Opposite Hyde Park. 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.

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