🎟️ Going, going (almost gone) 🎟️

Gig Buddies Sydney
3 days ago
5 min read

WARNING: We’ve sold over 70% of tickets to our festive party - and our remaining spots are filling up fast.

We’re advising buddies to be quick if they want to join us in just over two weeks’ time at Darlinghurst’s Universal Sydney for our festive party.

Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you to join us for our Christmas gathering. We can’t wait to see everyone on Thursday 27 November.

To find out more about our biggest party of 2025 - including the night’s silent disco and live DJ, food choices, prize giveaways and merchandise options - load up our ticket link below:

- Gig Buddies festive party @ Universal Sydney: Thursday 27 November

Please note, the closing date to purchase tickets is midday, Sunday 23 November.

Are you looking to volunteer?

We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current Sydney roles and the graphic below for opportunities on the Central Coast.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org

2025, (almost) over and out

In other news, of our eight December social gatherings two have sold out while the remaining six are on the verge of doing so.

For the final time in 2025, we’re inviting buddies to join us at one of the following: dinners, carols, Christmas markets, art sessions and kayaking.

We’ll be connecting with buddies in Bankstown, West Ryde, Mascot, Blacktown, Erskineville and Narrabeen. To join us for one last time this year, jump on the links below:

- Dinner @ Bankstown: Wednesday 3 December

- Hand Made Christmas Markets @ Mascot: Saturday 6th December

- Christmas Carols @ West Ryde: Saturday 6th December

- Sunday Brunch and Browse @ Blacktown: Sunday 7 December

- Watercolour Painting Session @ Erskineville: Monday 8th December

- Kayaks and lunch @ Narrabeen: Saturday 13 December

Due to popular demand, our gatherings in Wamerbal and Double Bay have both sold out.

November nights out

As for this month, in addition to our festive party at Universal Sydney we’ve another two gatherings penciled in the diary.

Between now and the start of summer you’ll find us in Edmondson Park and Woy Woy. To join us for a bite to eat and the start of the Ashes Test series, jump on the links below:

- Burgers and Arcade Games @ Edmondson Park: Thursday 13 November

- Lunch and Ashes cricket @ Woy Woy: Sunday 23 November

Please note, our over 35 gathering in Zetland has now sold out.

The year ahead....

For those wanting an excuse to buy a new diary, we’ll be dropping our January intentions next Monday.

To see what we’re doing in the first month of 2026, be sure to jump on our newsletter or head to our social media channels.

Are you in the market for Gig Buddies’ merchandise? Our new and exclusive range of swag has landed!

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 Facebook Messenger.

Two up

Say hello to our duo of new matches.

We’re delighted to welcome Morgan and Robert (left, L - R) and Jordan and Tom (right, L - R) to our community.

Prepped and ready to go

And last week we also readied another batch of willing volunteers.

We want to say thanks to Stella (top left), Kiana (right) and Hannah (bottom left) for joining us on Zoom.

Getting the band back together

For only the second time this year, we managed a team catch up last Friday - meeting up in Marrickville for a spot of axe throwing.

With staff scattered throughout Sydney, the Central Coast and Queensland, getting the band back together is a rarity - and one that requires photographic evidence!

Introducing the 'Group Social Support'

And finally, last week we shared a proposal that will go some way to address attendee numbers at our social events.

We’re calling on the Gig Buddies’ community to continue sharing their thoughts and feedback on our new idea.

As a reminder, each and every month we host around 8 - 12 Gig Buddies’ socials, connecting with buddies throughout Sydney and the Central Coast. In line with demand, the majority of our events often sell out - leaving us with a number of participants who miss out.

In our attempts to ensure as many buddies as possible can attend our gatherings, we’re reaching out to our network of volunteers.

Beginning in 2026, we’re introducing the Group Social Support (GSS).

Essentially, we’re looking for volunteers who want to give their time but may be unable to commit to catching up with a buddy once a month. As an alternative, these volunteers can assist Gig Buddies’ staff at our socials - enabling us to increase attendance rates at our catch ups.

Duties at our events could include supporting participants in ordering food, assisting attendees with meeting points or simply striking up a conversation to help with engagement levels. You may act as the ‘go to person’ at one of our events, in addition to ensuring attendees arrive and get home safely.

Those who sign up to become a GSS will be welcome to attend any social event that matches their availability, or is in line with their interests. All GSS’s will undergo specific training and will complete all necessary compliance.

Our GSS role is aimed specifically at volunteers who ONLY want to give their time at our socials. As we want to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, volunteers who are currently matched (or in the process of being paired with a buddy) will not be considered for the role. Volunteers who have previously had a buddy are welcome to apply.

In addition to the satisfaction of giving back to the community, the increased responsibility within this role means that a GSS will receive free entry to the event they’re attending, along with a meal allowance in line with award (currently $16.62).

Towards the start of 2026 a link will be created, enabling volunteers to specifically sign up as a GSS, while those already on our database who may be interested can simply contact the team to express their interest.

But for now we’re encouraging our community refer to our FAQ page and to share their feedback: if you have thoughts or suggestions, get in touch via Facebook Messenger, email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org, call us at the office (02 9419 6951) or contact us via text on 0412 145 819.