On January 14, after five long years, the lockout laws were finally scrapped in the CBD Entertainment Precinct. It was huge news. So, we decided to throw a big ol' End of Lockout party at Big Poppa's. And what a party it was. Punters danced till 3am, entered the venue after 1.30am and — wait for it — even did shots after midnight.
The late-night haven of cheese, hip hop and cocktails was packed till the wee hours and pumping out plenty of the good stuff — for a good cause, too. There was half-price burrata, $12 negronis (with Campari and Cinzano Rosso vermouth) and espresso martinis (with Bacardi), and $6 tins of Atomic Beer Project XPA.
Six bucks from each cocktail — and all the cash from the beers — was donated to WIRES's Wildlife Emergency Fund, which is helping to care for animals injured and orphaned during this season's catastrophic bushfires. In total, we raised a whopping $2028 — which equates to 338 cocktails and beers. You guys were thirstay.
DJs kept things going right up until 3am. Flux-3, and VJ Spook and DJ Adverse all came together as CutKlipz for a special visual set that blended hip hop videos and tracks.
You've been with us as we've covered the closures, the rallies, the fight for Sydney's right to party and this bash was an opportunity to kick off what we hope will be the re-ignition of Oxford Street.
Keep an eye on Concrete Playground for future events happening around the city.
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