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What are Gig Buddies Group Social Events?
Gig Buddies group social events are hosted by the GB team so that all signed-up participants and volunteers in the Gig Buddies project can catch up and do fun stuff in a group setting.
Monthly group social events are held all over Metro Sydney and Central Coast.
The main focus of the Gig Buddies project is to "buddy-up" participants and volunteers so they can catch up and go to their own events together.
Gig Buddies group social events are a "bonus" way for participants to meet people and socialise.
All group social events are run as "not-for-profit".
Participants only pay for a group social event if they need to cover the cost of admission tickets, venue hire and/or catering.
Group social events are included* as part of being in the Gig Buddies project.
* participants pay for their own food and drinks (unless a catered event)
As the signature opening event for the Emerge Festival, the StreetFair will feature more than 120 food & retail stalls, 3 entertainment stages so the audience can sing, dance & celebrate all day long, as well as a vibrant community parade.
*This is an event that Gig Buddies will be attending as a part of the public
Where: Chatswood CBD on various streets. We will be meeting at the front of The Concourse, & travel around all together. (see map below)
When: Saturday 5 September
What time do we meet? 12:00pm
What time does it end? 3:00pm
Host: Charlotte (0403 184 404)
Accessibility: This event is fully accessible, but you must be able to travel around for a couple of hours as the festival is across multiple streets.
Cost: Free to attend, bring $ for food, drinks & stalls
Menu: There will be plenty of stalls to choose various food from.
How do I get there? If driving, you can park in the Westfield or Chatswood Chase. Otherwise, we are meeting minutes away from Chatswood station, & main bus stops. 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.
Dress code: Comfortable clothing for walking, sunscreen & enclosed shoes are encouraged.
What else do I need to bring?
- Money for food, drinks & stalls
- Sunscreen
- ID
- Opal card if catching public transport
- Phone for pictures &finding staff
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 0403 184 404 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:
- Attendees must bring ID.
- Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.
- Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.
- 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.
- 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.
- COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.
- 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.
*** Gig Buddies socials are for signed up participants, supports and volunteers of the project. If you are not a "gig buddy", but would like to join, click here ***