What: Sham Fest music festival

Where: Petersham Bowling Club

Address: 77 Brighton St, Petersham NSW 2049

Tell me about the gig:

We went last year and had a great time.
Sham Fest is a free, weekend-long music festival on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025,
We are visiting on the Sunday 6th of April.
The festival features live music from established and emerging Inner West artists, plus a range of community activities.

You can visit the website here:

Host: Rebecca (0411 252 228)

*There will be one Gig Buddies staff member for up to 20 attendees (participants and volunteers combined). If you need extra support, please let us know if you plan on bringing a support worker/support person with you to this event.

When: Sunday the 9th of April

What time do we meet? 12 Noon * Time subject to change waiting on time table

What time does it end? 3pm (approximately)
* You can leave earlier if you wish

Cost: Free to attend. Please bring money for any food , drink and transport.

Meeting spot: Inside the venue

How do I get there?
It is a:

5 minute walk from Petersham train station

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.

Food:

You can order food from their bistro.

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Dress code:

Smart casual clothing.

What else do I need to bring?

• Money for food / drinks
• ID this is an 18+ event
• Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport
• Phone for pictures and finding staff
• Noise cancelling headphones this will be a loud event
• This is a half inside and half outside event so please prepare for sun , wind and rain if needed.

Accessibility: Petersham Bowling Club are hosting this event to help with fund to get a ramp to make their venue fully accessible. At the moment only the outside area is.

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 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. Attendees must bring ID.
2. Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.
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.
7. Participants who 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.

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