Join us this July
- Gig Buddies Sydney
- 2 days ago
- 8 min read
Our July socials have dropped.
We’re inviting buddies to connect with us in Pennant Hills, Coogee, Hawkesbury, Rhodes, Cronulla, Sydney CBD, Campbelltown, Guildford and Ourimbah as we catch up for pub trivia, comedy, Winterfest, movies, walks, DigiPark, Mexican and arcades, dinners, and Christmas in July
To join us in July, jump on the links above.
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
Going, going, (almost) gone
This is it! After some 14 weeks of planning, preparing and marketing, ticket sales to our 11th birthday end this THURSDAY.
For those yet to order, you have just under 72 hours to secure your spot.
As a reminder, next Thursday (21/5) we’re taking over Newtown’s The Vanguard - and we’re inviting buddies to join us for a night of live music and great company!
As revealed last week, on the night we’ll be joined by Kai, Development Officer with Gig Buddies Cymru (Wales). He’ll be kicking the evening off with a DJ set - and he’s also been tasked with the challenge of picking the ‘best fancy dress’.
Tickets to our birthday cost $30 and include live music and lucky door prizes. Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we can’t wait to party with you on Thursday 21 May.
To find out more about our birthday party (and to buy your ticket), load up the link below.
You MAY be right....
And as for the rest of May, this month we’re hosting another FIVE socials - two of which have now sold out.
Limited spots are still available for the following:
To connect with us in Cabramatta, Revesby or Davistown for lunch and dinners or DJ bingo, jump on the links above.
Please note, our Farmtastic Doggy Daycare gathering in Mangrove Mountain and art buddy meet up in Rozelle have both sold out.
The delightful dozen
And looking ahead to the first month of winter, in June we’re inviting buddies to connect with us in the CBD, Woollahara, Petersham, Lidcombe, Brookvale, Eveleigh, Killara, North Sydney, Darlinghurst, Gosford, Penrith and Surry Hills.
We’ll be meeting up art, singing, bites to eat, rock climbing, live music, NRL, trivia, soccer, mini golf and an over 35s outing.
To join us in June, jump on the links above.
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.
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.
Discounted entry? What a steal!
Our events aside, last week we shared news of discounted tickets to FOUR events taking place at Carriageworks.
Thanks to their ongoing generosity, we’re able to provide buddies the opportunity to purchase cheap tickets to the following four events:
Dates: Wednesday 8 July - Saturday 11 July
Dates: Wednesday 15 July - Saturday 18 July
Dates: Wednesday 5 August - Saturday 8 August
Dates: Thursday 13 August - Saturday 15 August
Viva value
And the team at Carriageworks continue to flex their generosity, offering buddies discounted tickets to SEVEN top Vivid shows taking place at the venue.
Time is ticking! We’re encouraging buddies to take full advantage of the following before they’re gone:
Lil’ Kim
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Friday 29 May, 5pm
Event information: Lil’ Kim announces a landmark show at Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney celebrating Hard Core and The Notorious K.I.M., two albums that didn’t just succeed in hip hop, they changed the conversation around it.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
Ella Mai
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Friday 5 June, 5pm
Event information: Experience an unforgettable night with Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse Ella Mai. Returning to Sydney following a sold-out global tour, she takes to the Carriageworks stage for an intimate yet commanding night of smooth vocals, magnetic stage presence and era-defining songwriting. Supported by KAIIT.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
Alison Wonderland presents: Wonderland Warehouse Project
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Saturday 6 June, 5pm
Event information: Alison Wonderland, Sydney’s homegrown club darling turned international festival powerhouse, comes to Carriageworks with a brand-new warehouse project to launch her innovative new album, Ghost World.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
The Black Angels
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Thursday 11 June, 5pm
Event information: Texan psychedelic rock band The Black Angels return to Australia to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album Passover – a record that helped define the 21st century psych revival.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
U>N>I>T>E>D
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Thursday 11 June, 5pm. Friday 12 June, 6pm. Saturday 13 June, 1:30pm. Saturday 13 June, 6pm. Sunday 14 June, 3pm
Event information: Chunky Move return to Sydney for the first time since 2022 with U>N>I>T>E>D, the latest boundary-pushing work from Artistic Director Antony Hamilton. Performed by six masterful dancers, this epic vision of machine mysticism fuses sophisticated choreography, propulsive sound and science-fiction-inspired design in a powerful synthesis of body, machine and spirit.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
Skin On Skin presents: For Your Safe Keeping
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Friday 12 June, 5pm
Event information: Hailing from South Sudan, Skin On Skin (SOS) is setting global dance floors alight with his raw, high-voltage fusion of house, techno, and hard-hitting 808s.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
Porter Robinson (DJ set) & Golden Features (DJ set)
Venue: Carriageworks
Date and time: Saturday 13 June, 5pm
Event information: American genre-defying, electronic visionary Porter Robinson makes his Carriageworks debut to perform a headline DJ set for Vivid Sydney. Known for blurring euphoric electronica with raw emotional storytelling, Robinson brings his immersive, future-facing show to Sydney for his first Australian DJ set show in over 10 years. Porter Robinson is joined by Golden Features (DJ set), who stands as one of Australia’s most celebrated electronic artists, with sold out headline shows and global festival stages.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $25 each
How do I get tickets?
We want to take this moment to say "thank you" to the team at Carriageworks. Due to their ongoing support, we’re able to provide buddies with access to discounted tickets to a number of their top shows.
And we’re now calling on our community to take full advantage!
To snap up your cheap ticket and to find out more about each event, load up the following link.
Alternatively, you can get in touch via email and let us know the name of the event and the amount of tickets required. We can be reached via: info@gigbuddiessydney.org.
High five….. hundred!
A little while ago we posted about our pending 500th edition of the Gig Buddies’ newsletter.
This is due to come out in August, and to mark the milestone we’re dedicating the entire edition to the people who make us who we are.
We’re wanting to hear from buddies, volunteers and our supporters - irrespective if you’ve been paired for the entirety of our existence or if you’ve recently met your Gig Buddies’ match. Whether you’ve had one buddy or a number of volunteers, or if you only attend our events - we want to share your sentiments.
If you’re no longer part of Gig Buddies but were at one stage, we want to platform your opinions.
Whether you’re based in Sydney, the Northern Beaches, Western and Greater Western Sydney, the Inner West or on the Central Coast, we would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for buddies, volunteers and our supporters to share stories, selfies, videos, Vox pops, photos, art pieces, testimonies, interviews, commemorative dances - nothing is off limits.
If you would like to be part of our 500th newsletter, get in touch: you can reach us via Facebook Messenger, text or phone call (0402 708 814), or email: matt@assistcom.org
Updated plan?
And finally, here’s 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 Chelsea, our NDIS Coordinator, either via email: chelsea@assistcom.org or phone: 0412 145 819 or 02 9419 6951 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am - 4pm).
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 BuddiesSydney? You’re only a click away. Connect with us via the links below.
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Donations over $2 are tax deductible and all are gratefully received.
The Gig Buddies Sydney project is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
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