I remember a club in Fortitude Valley in the early 70s called Flamingos. Sandringham Hotel (Newtown) 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. You had to walk down a set of stairs to get to it. With renewed Chinese immigration in the 21st century, Sydney's Chinese community is rapidly changing. Rhythm Zone Wednesday nights at Rumours on Adelaide St. 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. Patch wasnt a DJ at the Terminus. 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 Tote (Collingwood) Rob Roy (Fitzroy) Thats correct. This particular (Liberal-oriented) inner-city hollowing out is consistent with maps of independent arts and music venues presented by Kate Shaw (2013). plus the clubs were better more underground and no drunk asshats. The Club (Collingwood) 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. opened Primitif Junior, up the stairs. It is mentioned in Pauline Bells book on the history of Brisbanes clubs. In these particular maps the larger symbols represent venues with more individual gigs in the respective time frames, found in either the Rock, Jazz or Folk sections of the relevant publications. From the Kinolibrary Archive Film collections. It was at the top end of Elizabeth Street. Not a regular nightly or weekly gig, but hirable for those putting something on. The cellar's special vintagesattracted crowds and the venue also played host to many distinguished guests. My team, Roy Merrin, Lenny The Giant and I won the Ashes created by incinerating seven copies of snow white and the seven dwarves. TCs Sound Lounge was very big in the middle 60?s with all the top Brisbane bands having performed there. 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. So I was incorrect with the Warner St location, but not too far off. Brisbane tavern was on the corner of Ann street and wharf street. 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! Despite being accused of murder, assault, race-fixing, bribery, illegal gambling and narcotics. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In 1986 Morticias was also at the Canberra Hotel before it got demolished. 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. There was also The Tube Club in the 80s, Mary St I think. Empire Hotel (Annandale) They had different themes for different nights girls night, boys night, mixed night..and the music was to die for, all cool and funky. Carlotta was one of the original cast members of the Cross's Les Girls cabaret show. The building is now used as a bar and function rooms. 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. 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. 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. I remember when it was just opened and the club was advertising the latest in sound system technology. I would love to hear from any one who was there or associated with it. Used to search the papers to decide which live bands to see in Sydney. Completely vanished now, Blondie's was a bar above what was Mcdonalds in Bondi Junction. 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. The inspiring late Professor Henry Mayer marked student papers while dining there. I asked him about the music policy and was told it would be Top 40 (which wasnt a policy) but then he went on to say that it would be easy to draw a crowd as there would be top shelf entertianment including dwarf throwing and wet T-Shirt competitions. I think i went back to DJing at The Beat after about 4 to 6 months. War & Peace Nightclub Parramatta was an iconic live music venue of the seventies and eighties and was probably the first real nightclub that I ever went to as a fresh-faced 17 year old in 1979. Kings Cross nightclub which featured 'drag' acts. 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). Darling Harbour. 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). The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Historian Judith Dunn told Daily Mail Australia: 'Overpaid, oversexed and over here - that was the little mantra about the American servicemen'. thanks for sharing this. I wish I could remember the name of it as I remember one of the bands very well. 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. Bustling Haymarket, between Central Station and Darling Harbour, is the home of Sydney's Chinatown, which is Australia's biggest. ).that was his peak.full of all sorts Asians, Islanders, some Aussies. Atmosphere: Nightlife for Party Freaks and Local Legends. 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. Beppi died this year, aged 90, but his restaurant lives on. A dark rumpus room of swirling disco tunes colliding with Adele remixes, the dancefloor here is thumping to a soundtrack of top notch. It was a grand old lady with a great dance floor. 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. 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. Leos 1950s I worked there in 68 as a Food and Wine waiter under a most professional Mister Luigi Rossini and would be most surprised if it had been in existence that long! Central Club Hotel (Richmond) Try another? 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. im talking late 80s, very early 90s. The sun shines over the place where Birdmen flew. And one boofy-haired fellow (centre) had no qualms about wearing his swimming togs and sandals into the district to have a chat with a man in a suit and a cigar chomping acquaintance, The photos 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, Ms Dunn said then, like now, the Cross has always been a magnet for people looking for something a 'little bit naughty' and unique, Rosaleen Norton, dubbed The Witch of Kings Cross, holds a skull as she sits at a table with Alpine cigarettes and a glass of wine, 'A thrill a minute!' Again, the data presented in the maps above is not inconsistent with existing accounts, but adds nuance. arkiver2 This was around 1960. Lesbian bar and dance venue on Crown Street in the 1970s and 80s. PARIS THEATRE Liverpool St Opposite Hyde Park. Corner Hotel (Richmond) 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!! Perched just off Oxford Street on Flinders Street, this two-level club is a Darlinghurst landmark. My intererst was piqued. Ran for a year or so in the late 80s early 90s. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. In 968/69 I went to Sebastians in the City, any idea where it was please? 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. 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. I think the red parrot was a hamburger place in Elizabeth st ?? 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. Somehow it still remained at the pinnacle of Sydney clubbing institutions until it cited unpaid debt as part of the reason for its close. created and designed by Sam Fallows, which are all named after circa 1970s James Bond birds. It was a great spot and should be included in your wonderful list. IT. Toby was asked to open a club upstairs of the Roxy by one of the owners (R.Chan), so he sent his friend Patch there to set it up. Owners: Keith and Dennis Wong. Who played there? easy way tea has replaced the music and cafe culture we had (actual cafes not the corporate cafeterias they call cafes now).. sad. 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. Happy clubbin!! The premises weredescribed as having 'the head of Bacchusto guide guests in and out' with 'shaded lights' and a feeling of 'cloistered gloom'. very fast music for 30mins. Even early 70s has a picture taken at Cloudland. This is where I first saw Sydney glamrockers Hush in 1973 - probably the biggest live draw around that year. Green Man (Armadale) This pattern is stronger and starts earlier in Melbourne than in Sydney. Chevron Hotel (City/Prahran) BF590.Peo. 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. CHEQUERS (also RAGS 1979) Goulburn Street Sydney. Abe Yasse was the manager. he fact it is very different is what draws people to it. Apart from feeling tired at the end of the gig, we werent paid much so we never played there again. we used to see live music 3 nights a week. Observations and reminiscences from someone who was there. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. How much: $20Hot tip: Free entry if you arrive dressed to the weeks theme. One of those near the junction of George & Roma streets was called Sensoria. And the Refectory at Uni of Qld in the 80s. They used to do free tequila throwbacks at the bar on busy nights. 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. Sign up and we'll keep you updated weekly with fresh new content (no spam, we promise! If you like your daytime disco smoothly descending into late-night . Perhaps someone else can confirm? Shirley Beiger. Nightclub in King Street Sydney which operated from 1920 and was a well known venue for drag acts. Even inner-city areas such as South Melbourne, Richmond and South Yarra decline in activity or vanish from the data. 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.
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