Keep Sydney Open Unveils Initiative To Highlight Lockout Impact

Following the NSW lockout law review earlier this month, Keep Sydney Open has announced an initiative to highlight the negative impact the laws are having on the state’s live music scene.

With numerous venues around Sydney closing since the lockout laws came into effect, Keep Sydney Open will today install plaques outside the fallen venues to shine a spotlight on the significance of the situation and also celebrate NSW live music culture.

The plaques will pair some of the state’s most successful artists, including Flume, Alison Wonderland, The Presets, You Am I and more with the venue in which they got their start.

“It sends a clear message to the government that live music cannot survive without live music venues, which is where our world-beating talent first hone their craft,” read a statement.

Kings Cross’ Hugos, Piano Room and Soho, Darlinghurst's Phoenix, 34B, Q Bar, Spectrum and Flinders, and The Lansdowne, Club 77 and Goodgod Small Club in the CBD are all within the lockout zone and will have plagues installed.

The next Keep Sydney Open rally will be held on Oct 9.