Get your Gig Buddies’ merch
- Gig Buddies Sydney
- May 4
- 6 min read
The countdown to our tenth is on.
Tickets are flying out the door and the finishing touches to the night’s entertainment have been confirmed. We can also announce our new range of Gig Buddies exclusive merchandise, to be sold on the night.
For those who join us at the Australian National Maritime Museum, they’ll be able to snap up our newly designed t-shirts. Selling for $30 each, they’re available in sizes small - XXL.
In terms of entertainment, we’ll kick the evening off with a live violinist. Isabel Tzorbatzaki will be setting the scene with an eclectic mix of pop, classical, folk, and jazz music.
Indie pop band, The After Thoughts then take to the stage, and we’ll then take things up a notch with a live DJ bringing the club vibes.
And we're also providing the perfect backdrop to our birthday extravaganza: courtesy of our party vantage point, attendees will be able to soak up the sights and sounds of Vivid Festival.
Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you dust off those dancing shoes and join us.
Ticket sales to our tenth close on Friday 23 May. To join us on the night, click here.
Are you looking to volunteer?
We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current roles on the Central Coast and the graphic below for opportunities in Sydney.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org
Win, win, win
Time is ticking on our Gig Buddies’ birthday competition.
As a reminder, we’re offering our existing bunch of buddies (buddies and volunteers) the chance to win free entry to our tenth.
Simply refer a volunteer and you’ll go in the hat to win two tickets.
The new volunteer must submit a completed application via this weblink (https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/volunteers) for the referrer to go into the hat.
We have one double pass to give away. The more referrals, the more times your name will go in the hat!
The darling gigs of May
As for the rest of May, tickets are still available for our four additional gatherings.
This month we’re inviting foodies, movie goers, beer aficionados, NRL fans’, music lovers and appreciators of the quirky to connect with us.
We’ll be connecting with buddies in Eastgardens, Rouse Hill, Mosman and Gosford. To attend any of our May gatherings (or to find out more information about each), jump on the links below.
Locked and loaded
And looking ahead to June, we’ve got a total of TEN gatherings penciled in the dairy.
Next month we’re catching up for darts, dinners, pub trivia, karaoke, a movie night, live music, pub trivia, drag bingo and Supernova.
Please note, our Vivid Cruise is now fully booked.
To join us in Darlinghurst, Enfield, Manly, Campbelltown, Lane Cove, Erskineville, Pennant Hills, Sydney Olympic Park or Hurstville jump on the links below:
And if you have questions about any of our forthcoming events, get in touch: we can be reached via Facebook Messenger, email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org or via text or phone call on 0411 252 228.
Nine of the best
In April we caught up with buddies in Petersham, Waverley, Tuggerah, Campbeltown, Willoughby, Hornsby, Brookvale, the CBD and Liverpool.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for trivia and dinners, a music festival, bites to eat, a trip to the arcades, lawn bowls, axe throwing and music bingo.
To see more snaps from the previous month, click here.
Viva Vivid Sydney
Our socials aside, time is ticking for those of you who want to experience the best of Vivid Festival on the cheap.
The team at Carriageworks are generously offering $25 tickets to EIGHT top events taking place in June.
Aussie rock, EDM, contemporary, jazz, techno, post punk, hip-hop and electronica: there’s something for everyone, and we’re full of appreciation for the generosity shown by event organisers.
NGAIIRE: PAIA (contemporary): Friday 6 June
Skeggs (Aussie surf and garage rock): Saturday 7 June
Pure Space & Butter Sessions: Andy Garvey & Sleep D + Guests (EDM): Saturday 7 June
Kamasi Washington (American jazz icon): Sunday 8 June
Black Star (hip-hop icons): Tuesday 10 June
Mall Grab (electronica): Friday 13 June
DIIV (post punk showcase): Friday 13 June
Moktar (techno): Saturday 14 June
To find out more about each gig listed above (and to reserve your $25 ticket), load up our buddy benefits page by clicking here.
Are you in the market for Gig Buddies’ merchandise?
Click on the image above to get your fill on Gig Buddies goodies. If we haven’t got the size you’re after, get in touch via text Facebook Messenger.
Two up
We’ve a duo of new matches to tell you about.
It’s wonderful to have Juliet Liddy and Maddy (left, L - R) and Andrew and Nic (right, L - R) on board.
"I went with my buddy…"
Every month we like to share the ongoings from those who make up our user-led team, Soul Fly Buddies.
Today we hand over the newsletter to Stavros, who tells us more about his recent experience at Knotfest.
"I want to share my experience at Knotfest, held on the 10th of March this year at Centennial Park and put on by Slipknot and their front man, Corey Taylor.
I went with my buddy Christine and here auntie. It a was day and night festival, and the first time me and Christine had attend a big heavy metal event. My favourite bands were Hatebreed, Slaughter To Prevail, A Day To Remember, Polaris, Enter Shkari, Baby Metal and the main band, Slipknot.
There was also lots of yummy food and drinks, as well as plenty of merchandise and tour shirts, jumpers and jackets.
Overall, it was a great heavy metal festival put on by the mighty Slipknot."
- Stavros
Updated plan?
Here’s us with a friendly reminder for buddies with Gig Buddies’ NDIS service agreements.
If you have an unscheduled plan review or the dates/details of your plan change for any reason, it’s very important you let us know.
Any changes to an NDIS participant's plan will automatically make your Gig Buddies' service agreement void.
We need to be informed of any date changes so we can update your service agreement and ensure you’re still covered by our public liability insurance when out with your volunteer.
If there have been any changes to your plan or if you’re unsure about your current service agreement, please contact Lara, our NDIS Coordinator, either via email: lara@assistcom.org or phone: 0412 145 819 or 02 9419 6951 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am - 5pm).
Get involved
And lastly, both North Sydney Council and Central Coast Council are seeking guidance from the disability community to help shape their accessibility and inclusion plans.
To find out more (and to share your suggestions), load up the following links: North Sydney Council and Central Coast Council.
Matthew: Central Coast coordinator (0402 708 814)
Carol: CEO (02 9419 6951)
Chelsea: NDIS coordinator (0412 145 819)
Tony: Funding and sponsorship coordinator (02 9419 6951)
Bec: Project officer, Sydney (0411 252 228)
Aylin: Western Sydney coordinator (0466 389 961)
Lara: Greater Western Sydney coordinator (0478 045 121) Charlotte: Northern Beaches coordinator (0403 184 404)
Would you like more information about Gig Buddies Central Coast? You’re only a click away. Connect with us via the links below.
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.
Gig Buddies Central Coast is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
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