What: Gig Buddies Festive Party

Where: Rose of Australia, 1 Swanson St, Erskineville NSW 2043 (see map below)

When: Thursday 21 November

What time does the party start? 7pm

What time does it end? 10pm

Price: $29 per ticket*
(*not an actual "ticket". Your name will be on the door. A physical ticket or e-ticket will not be sent to you)

All participants and volunteers are welcome (even if your buddy can't make it)

Do you accept the NSW Companion Card: As this is a private event, we're unable to accept the NSW Companion Card or provide free entry to family members or support workers.

Tell me about the gig: Join us as we celebrate the end of another year!

We’re heading to the Inner West, taking over the top floor of the Rose of Australia in Erskineville.

Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you dust off those dancing shoes and join us.

Tell me more about the food and entertainment: The ticket price covers food and music.

Food options will include gluten free, dairy free, vegan and vegetarian selections. Attendees are also welcome to purchase meals from the venue.

More information about food and entertainment will be posted in due course.

Please note, drinks are not included in the ticket price.

Dress code: Smart casual

Meeting spot: Meet us at the front entrance of the venue, Swanson Street (see image below). We will have a Gig Buddies' team member there ready to greet you.

Access: The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet.

How do I get there? Rose of Australia is a short walk from Erskineville Train Station (see image below).

Alternatively, buses run frequently along Swanson Street and Erskineville Road.

Due to limited street parking, we recommend attendees either catch public transport or get a taxi or Uber.

For information on public transport options, please load up the following link: https://transportnsw.info

How will I get home? Please load up the same link - https://transportnsw.info - for suitable options on how to get home. Please note, transports to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are required to make their own way to and from the venue.

What else do I need to bring? Attendees must bring ID to access the venue. No ID, no entry.

Food will be supplied; please also bring money to purchase drinks.

Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport, and your phone or camera to take photos.

I have a question: If you’re unsure about something get in touch with us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org, on Facebook Messenger or contact us via text or on either 0411 252 228 or 0412 145 819 or call us at the office: 02 9419 6951

How do I join? Register by getting a ticket from this page (click 'add to bag' in the top right hand corner and enter your details)

Please note:

1 Cancellation policy: refunds can be issued up until early Monday 18th November. Refunds will not be issued beyond this date.

2 Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support. Support staff and family are welcome (a purchased ticket is required).

3 Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.

4 Getting home: Gig Buddies staff may help attendees with catching public transport, taxis or Ubers home - up until 30 minutes after the scheduled end; Gig Buddies staff are unable to assist attendees who remain at the venue beyond this time.

5 Attendees do not need to be paired with a gig buddy to join us. All signed up participants with a current service agreement or volunteers who have completed compliance are welcome to join us.

6 COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.

Gig Buddies takes no responsibility in the event of an attendee falling ill following our outings.

7 Attendees will be notified by text and/or phone call should the event get cancelled.

*** Gig Buddies socials are for signed up participants and volunteers of the project. Participants that require extra support must let the Gig Buddies team know if they will be bringing along a support worker or family member to an event. Thank you. ***

Gig Buddies* is a registered Not-For-Profit project and does not profit from ticket sales.
Ticket price is based on venue hire, live band fees and catering costs.
*Assisted Community Living Limited T/A ACL Disability Services and Gig Buddies - ABN 60114099928 - NDIS Reg No 4050003928