What are Gig Buddies Group Social Events?
Gig Buddies group social events are hosted by the GB team so that participants* with a Gig Buddies Service Agreement** and active volunteers can catch up and do fun stuff in a group setting.
Monthly group social events are held all over Metro Sydney and Central Coast.
* a Gig Buddies participant has mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism
** paying the monthly administration fee
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* for all participants with an active service agreement with Gig Buddies.
* participants pay for their own food and drinks (unless a catered event)
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Pictures taken from the official Yokai Beatz website HERE
*this activity is for active Gig Buddies participants, support staff and volunteers only (we are joining a public event as a group)
please contact Gig Buddies at info@gigbuddiessydney.org if you would like to find out more.
Address: 35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia
Tell me about the gig:
Inclusive Rave.
We had a great time at the last event we attended.
You can view pictures HERE
Details:
Yokai Beatz: Monster Mash
Step into the darkness this Halloween for a night where monsters, misfits, and creatures of the night come out to play. On October 30, Yokai Beatz: Monster Mash invites you to unleash your inner monster and get your Halloween weekend started spooky.
Your monstrous night includes:
🎧 Multi-genre DJs keeping the dancefloor alive all night
🎮 Video games for some extra after-dark chaos
✨ A kandi-making table to create your own monstrous keepsakes
🌌 Immersive Halloween decor transforming the venue into a world of creatures and curiosities
💡 LED performers bringing the night to life
💃 Burlesque show bringing some spooky spectacle to the night
🏆 Best dressed prizes for the most terrifying, creative, and unforgettable looks
Hard Dance | DnB | Video Game Remix | Happy Hardcore | J-Core | Synthwave | Memecore
We invite all vampires, demons, cryptids, creatures and monsters of night to party like you've never partied before at the Monster Mash.
Yokai Beatz: Monster Mash - October 30. A Halloween party for monsters, music & mayhem.
^ Information taken from official Yokai Beatz event page.
Host: Rebecca (0411 252 228)
*There will be one Gig Buddies staff member and one group social support volunteer 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: Friday 30th of October
What time do we meet? 7:30pm
What time does it end? Late
Cost:
Early bird (limited capacity): $27.90 inc booking fee
First release (limited capacity): $37.70 inc booking fee
General admission (limited capacity): $42.85 inc booking fee
Please also bring money for any drink or transport.
Meeting spot:
Inside The Imperial Hotel on the ground level.
How do I get there?
It is a five minute walk from Erskineville Station.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mT4eFmLCxkXUtUE88
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:
We will not be having dinner at this event.
Please eat before attending. There are a lot of food options close by.
Dress code:
The theme of the rave is Monster Mash.
Dress up if you want to. Halloween theme, something fun and bright.
You can also wear any comfortable clothing.
Tips:
- Comfortable shoes. Sneakers are best.
- Prepare for heat. Items you can take off.
- Small cross body bag.
- Practice dancing in your outfit to make sure it is comfortable.
What else do I need to bring?
- 18+ event. ID.
- Your companion card if you have one and needed.
- Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport.
- Phone for pictures and finding staff.
- Portable charger in case your phone dies.
- Water to stay hydrated.
- Fan. To stay cool it might get hot on the dance floor.
- Cross body bag or bumbag so you can dance. No cloak room.
- Jacket to wear when leaving the venue. One you can easily place around your body or bag.
Accessibility:
- There are stairs to get down to the venue.
- This activity will be loud. Please feel free to bring noise cancelling headphones.
- There will be flashing lights , including strobes and smoke machines at this event.
- There are areas in the venue to have a break if you need a place that is quiet for a moment.
- Please reach out to the Gig Buddies team member hosting or the group social support volunteer if you need any further support.
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:
- 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 ***
To register for a Group Social Event:
1. Click on the event you want to go to
2. Enter the number of tickets you like then click "add to bag" (many events have no up-front costs but you still need to register)
3. Click "Go to Checkout"
4. Enter your email address and agree to terms and conditions and click "Checkout"
5. Enter your details and click "Place Order"
* you must be a registered Gig Buddies participant with an active Service Agreement or a registered volunteer.
** if you do not sign-up (register) for an event, you will not be able to attend.
*** Places are limited
Please note: When you register for a group social event you will be added to our guest list (you won't be sent a "ticket")
Are you new to Gig Buddies?
The group social events on this page are for participants with an active service agreement with Gig Buddies and active volunteers.
If you would like to go to our group social events and/or be paired with a gig buddy, click here to apply.
(or click here to become a volunteer)
for more info call - (02) 9419 6951 or email info@gigbuddiessydney.org