Gay party sydney
Review: Sydney&#;s queer nightlife has its fair share of ups and downs. Every year after Mardi Gras, the crowds vanish almost overnight for a couple of weeks. Then, as winter kicks in, many revellers hibernate before thawing out in time for Halloween (aka gay Christmas), when the devil-horned demon twinks return to play.
But Flash, a new weekly club night geared towards gay men, is bucking the trend – proving that a warm, sweaty, pop-infused, multi-level dance party still has a place in Sydney&#;s wintry months.
From the moment you access, the club night sets itself apart. Instead of herding punters into a single dark room, it sprawls across two levels, each with its have atmosphere, music and temperature. The top floor plays house, while the bring down level delivers pop (sound familiar?).
To get to the first-floor pop room, you&#;ll first need to scale a flight of stairs before being greeted at the door, where you&#;ll pay $20 entry and receive a cheeky adj stamp reading &#;WHORE&#; – a label that matches the night&#;s unserious, sex-positive tone.
Once stamped, head up m
Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ nightlife
Whether you prefer a packed dance floor or an intimate corner booth, Sydney has an LGBTQIA+ venue you’ll love. While some spots cater to specific crowds, the majority of queer clubs and bars draw a diverse array of patrons. It’s also worth familiarising yourself with Sydney’s various rainbow party crews, who take over mainstream venues and outdoor spaces all across the city for occasional events.
Darlinghurst & Surry Hills
If you’re not sure where to begin your exploration of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ nightlife, the Darlinghurst end of Oxford Street — usually the setting of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade — is a safe bet. For a low-key verb, grab a beer or a cocktail at The Colombian Hotel, a multi-level pub that occupies a prime position on the corner of Oxford and Crown streets. Visit during a less busy occasion and you might be able to snag a stool at the venue’s long open window, which offers views up and down the strip.
Universal, a dual-level space with dancing downstairs and drag and performances upstairs, is a popula
Sydney
POOF DOOF Sydney is the Home of House Tune on Oxford Street &#; located at Arq Sydney
Every Saturday night POOF DOOF’s world-famous Main Room will serve the very foremost house music and non-stop bangers all night drawn-out . Expect to see the coolest and best DJs paired with show-stopping productions and the fiercest drag gogo dancers on the strip.
Everyone’s favourite side room Snap Crackle Pop &#; located downstairs from the Main Room &#; will have good time gals and pop music fans alike singing along and slaying on the dancefloor until the early morning hours.
POOF DOOF Sydney is the neon gem in queer Sydney&#;s cap as we&#;ve played host to some of the most epic sets from the likes of Camelphat, Delta Goodrem, Aquaria, Denali, Sneaky Sound System, Courtney Perform, The Presets, Horse Meat Disco, The Veronicas, Ricki-Lee, Pabllo Vittar, Melanie C, The Shapeshifters and more.
Headed to Sydney soon, or are a local looking for some big sway floor action? Come kiki with the divas in the heart of gay Sydney and let&#;s DOOF til dawn!
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