CONFIRMED: Our 11th birthday party plans are locked in. We invite buddies to celebrate with us on Thursday 21 May as we take over Newtown’s The Vanguard. Expect a night of live music and great company. Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you to join us for our birthday bash. Tickets to our birthday cost $30 and include live music, lucky door prizes and much more. - Gig Buddies 11th birthday @ Newtown: Thursday 21 May To find out more about our birthday party (and...

We have news of a number of boundary changes to report. Firstly, due to Aylin’s forthcoming maternity leave, Lara will begin acting as the go-to person for the majority of Western Sydney. As of Monday 13 March, she will take charge off the following regions: - Canterbury-Bankstown - Cumberland - Parramatta - Fairfield - Liverpool This change is expected to last for one year, during which time Lara will also continue as the Greater Western Sydney hub coordinator. As such, she will begin...

For the first time in 2026 we’re opening our vault and handing over the newsletter to one of our wonderful volunteers. For February we hear from Sam (below left), who tells us more about his catch ups with Brandon (below right). - How long have you been volunteering with Gig Buddies? 6.5 years and going strong. - Is Gig Buddies your first volunteering role? When I was in high school I coached a soccer team for neurodivergent young adults, which was great fun! I’ve done a few other small bits...