We’re five! 🎉 🎂

Happy birthday to us.

Thanks to everyone who helped blow out the candles on our fifth birthday cake last Thursday.

More than 60 buddies joined us at the Shakespeare Hotel, partying to the sounds of Lyndsay Lemalu, who performed especially for us upstairs and Tilda, who played downstairs.

And just like five years ago when we launched, we were joined by Gig Buddies founder, Paul (below left, taken at our launch in 2015 alongside Andrew and Maddie, both of whom also travelled from Brighton; below centre, taken at our rebranding night in 2017; and below right, snapped at The Shakey on Thursday alongside ACLL chair of the board, George).

Thanks to Paul for gracing us with his presence, and thanks to The Shakespeare for being such wonderful hosts.

To see a full photo gallery from Thursday’s birthday party, click here.

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I don’t like cricket….. I love it!

On the subject of socials, this is your last chance to buy tickets to this Friday’s opening game of the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, Australia vs. India.

All the eyes of the cricketing world will be on Sydney, and we’ll be there as Australia hosts its first ever T20 international tournament.

Tickets cost $22 each and we’ve a handful remaining. To purchase yours, click here.

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Radio ga ga

A few weeks ago Carol spoke with Perth-based radio station Curtin FM, telling those in Western Australia about who we are and what we do.

You can listen to the conversation from this link.

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New buddies

And lastly, it’s great to welcome another match to the team..

Say hello to Katrina and Jemma (above, L - R), our newest pairing. We’re looking forward to seeing you out and about.

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Matthew Collins

Gig Buddies Sydney Community Engagement Coordinator

matt@assistcom.org

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Fancy revelling in legendary status? If so, please support us in our cause to get more people out to live events in Sydney.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible and all are gratefully received.

The Gig Buddies Sydney project is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.