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Comment: Potentially notable; I found 1-2 good sources. Most of the references only have passing mentions of Club 77 Cinder painter (talk) 15:50, 11 March 2025 (UTC)
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| Address | 77 William Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia |
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| Coordinates | 33°52′27″S 151°12′56″E / 33.87417°S 151.21556°E |
| Operator | Dane Gorrel (Music Director), Timothy Poulton (Marketing Director), Luke Thompson (Head of Operations) |
| Type | Nightclub, live music venue |
| Genre(s) | Electronic, House, Techno, Underground |
| Capacity | 180 |
| Opened | 1990s |
| Website | |
| club77.com.au | |
Club 77 is a nightclub and live music venue located at 77 William Street in Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia, known for its influence on the city's underground electronic music and queer nightlife scenes.
Established in the 1990s, Club 77 has hosted club nights and performances by local and international DJs.[1][2]
History
[edit]Club 77 was founded in the 1990s as a late-night venue catering to Sydney’s queer[3] and alternative music[4] scenes.
In its early years, the club gained prominence for hosting Club Kooky, a queer dance party that played a key role in Sydney's LGBTIQA+ nightlife and underground music culture.[5][6] Over the years, Club 77 became renowned for hosting experimental and underground electronic music, with events such as BangGang,[1] Tweekin’,[7] and Starfvckers[8] attracting a dedicated following.[9]
In 2022, Club 77 underwent a major transformation and refurbishment, supported by a Live Music and Performance Grant from the City of Sydney Council.[10][11] Following the revamp, it rebranded as a New York-style late-night dive bar,[2] aiming to revitalise Sydney’s after-hours dance scene.[1]
Policies and Controversies
[edit]Safe space policy
[edit]In August 2022, Club 77 introduced a revised safety and anti-harassment policy, reinforcing its commitment to providing an inclusive and safe space. The policy required verbal consent before initiating engagements between patrons, including prolonged eye contact.[12] The initiative received widespread media attention, with supporters praising its proactive approach to club safety[13] while critics ridiculed its strict stance on social interactions.[14]
Sustainability framework
[edit]In July 2024, Club 77 completed Green Music Australia's Green Action Program (GAP), a sustainability initiative designed to support Australian music businesses assess and reduce their environmental impact.[15] Through an eight-week workshop series, Club 77 developed a Sustainability Action Plan, aiming to improve energy efficiency and waste management.[16]
Involuntary Sunday closure
[edit]In October 2024, Club 77 announced the cancellation of its Sunday night events, citing "constant harassment by police" over licensing conditions.[11] The club's management claimed that increased scrutiny from law enforcement had negatively impacted its operations.[17]
Notable Performers
[edit]Club 77 has hosted performances by numerous renowned electronic artists and DJs, including:
- Rüfüs Du Sol[18]
- The Presets[19]
- Fred Again..[20]
- Chez Damier[21]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Hansen, Ben (12 May 2022). "Sydney's Underground Dance Haven Club 77 Has Been Revamped as a Late-Night Dive Bar". Concrete Playground. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b Broadsheet Staff (24 August 2022). "Club 77". Broadsheet Media. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ "Club 77". Lesbians on the Loose. No. 10. The Trove. October 1992. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ McDonald, Elizabeth (12 May 2022). "Club 77 is Leading the Charge on Sydney's After-hours Dance Scene". Time Out. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Drysdale, Kerryn (2019). Intimate Investments in Drag King Cultures: The Rise and Fall of a Lesbian Social Scene. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 33, 34. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-15777-7. ISBN 978-3-030-15777-7. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Kerby, Martin; Bywaters, Malcom; Baguley, Margaret (22 December 2021). "The spectre of the thing: The construction of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Holocaust memorial". Historical Encounters. 8 (3): 33. doi:10.52289/hej8.303. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Cox, Peter (2016). "Flyer promoting 'Tweekin dance party". Powerhouse Collection. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Cunningham, Katie (9 September 2023). "From quadruple amputee to much-loved DJ: 'Resilience is a buzzword that annoys me'". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ McDonald, Elizabeth (12 May 2022). "Club 77 is Leading the Charge on Sydney's After-hours Dance Scene". Time Out. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Attachment A: Recommended for Funding – Round Two 2021/22 – Live Music and Performance Grant Program" (PDF). City of Sydney. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b Koziol, Michael (12 October 2024). "Sydney nightclub cancels weekly party citing 'constant harassment' by police". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Bowring, Declan (26 August 2022). "Sydney's Club 77 cracks down on harassment, including staring and unwanted attention". ABC News. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Lewin, Rhiannon (23 August 2022). "Sydney nightclub bans patrons from staring at someone without prior verbal consent". 7News. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Achenza, Madeleine (25 August 2022). "Sydney nightclub forced to defend new rules designed to make partying safer". News.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Synthesise #4 - A Music Business Newsletter". Green Music Australia. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Green Action Program". Green Music Australia. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Parliament of NSW (30 August 2024). "Budget Estimates 2024-2025: Portfolio Committee No. 5 - Justice and Communities" (PDF). Parliament of New South Wales. p. 63. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Carbines, Scott (26 September 2016). "Commemorative plaques installed at shut-down Sydney venues". Mixmag Australia. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Le Cross, Alannah (16 January 2023). "The Presets". Time Out Sydney. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Lynch, Jessie; Robinson, Ellie (1 March 2024). "Fred Again.. Performs Surprise Pop-Up Show At Sydney's Iconic Club 77". The Music. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ "Sundays at 77: Chez Damier & Alton Miller". Mixmag Australia. Retrieved 11 March 2025.