Goodgod Small Club Is Up for Sale

Lovers of all things small or nocturnal, or small and nocturnal, steady yourself. Goodgod Small Club’s owners, Jimmy Sing and Hana Shimada, have just announced that they’re in need of more daylight. So they’re moving on. Yep, after five years, they’re preparing to leave their beloved patch of fun, creativity and eccentricity in the Sydney CBD behind.

We know! WE KNOW! But before you start panicking, the good news is, it’s not entirely catastrophic. Goodgod won’t necessarily be shutting down for good. This afternoon, Jimmy and Hana put a call out on Facebook, looking for parties who might be interested in filling their rather enormous boots.

Their post reads, “In this call out we’re seeking entrepreneurs with vision who believe they have the knowhow, passion and resources to acquire the venue and evolve the legacy of this great place. We’re asking, who’s next?”

What’s more, unlike numerous other venues to have closed recently due to the lockout laws and sundry regulatory bother, Goodgod feels well supported.

“Despite the challenging terrain that Sydney’s nightlife finds itself in with these lockout laws, our reason to move on thankfully is not to do with regulatory challenges or any financial ones,” they wrote. “Over the last 18 months we’ve definitely needed to make adjustments to the club’s programming, but have never been lacking in support from you guys. Goodgod’s foundations in a diverse music formula and open-minded vibe have endured and kept the place buzzing. Our recent months have in fact been some of our biggest ever — a testament to Goodgod and its community, and for that we have you to thank.”

It also won’t be the last you see of Jimmy and Hana. They have plans “to explore other creative projects”. And, until Goodgod’s fate is decided, they’ll be staying open and maintaining the regular schedule, complete with Belly Bao. The venue’s fifth birthday will be happening next month.

If you think you might be the next master of Goodgod, send an email to Jerry Leis at Metro Commercial, who’s helping Jimmy and Hana with their move, at [email protected].