Perth's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community is set to have two
nightclubs for the first time in ten years, with the second floor of The Court set to become a late night party alternative to the long running Connections Nightclub.
The Court lodged a development application with the City of Perth on 17 July, with council documents estimating the value of the renovations at $350,000.
The Court's Bree Maddox told GAYinWA that, while demolition work had been completed as a part of the earlier downstairs renovations, the fit out of the new club would not commence until all approvals had been obtained. The Court would shortly seek licensing approval from the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
Ms Maddox said the new club would provide choice for Perth's gay and lesbian community.
"The gay and lesbian community do not have as many options when it comes to entertainment venues," Ms Maddox said.
"Our nightclub will give the community more choice.
"It will be another safe venue for the community where they can have a great time without fear of harassment, violence or abuse."
Ms Maddox said the The Court was planning to open the new nightclub from Wednesday to Sunday, but had not yet decided on an admission price.
"We are planning amazing sound and lighting features plus an added twist that will be a surprise but very exciting.
"The rooftop garden will be an excellent summer area and perfect for functions."
Perth's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community has not had two nightclubs since the closing of the Rubber Room in 1998, which operated as a part of Tim Brown and Peter Robinson's Dive Bar venture.
Mr Brown and Mr Robinson own Connections Nightclub, Australia's longest running gay and lesbian nightclub.
Comments (3)
Only 2 in ten years written by Paul Davis, July 30, 2008 - 11:17:35 pm CDT
I thought Scandalous had a gay night club up stairs and had a free pub downstairs and a entry fee for the club upstairs. I hope is was as I danced a few times there . Still any new or rather updated space is good for Perth.
hmmm... written by Daniel Smith, July 30, 2008 - 11:48:17 pm CDT
Paul, good point, although I thought skandalous was more of a bar that happened to have a dance floor upstairs, rather than a nightclub. From what I understand, the nightclub at The Court will operate as two separate venues, with separate entrances ad separate licenses.
... written by Tim D, July 31, 2008 - 1:18:39 am CDT
Awesome news. Connections has been a little unusual since the renovations... The atmosphere and crowd has changed a lot, with more people sitting outside and talking than going inside to dance... Why go to a club for that? And gauging people $20 to get into a club that isnt fun is a bit of a let down. It's easier to go somewhere else. I am glad we will have another option, then hopefully everyone else has to lift their game.
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written by Paul Davis, July 30, 2008 - 11:17:35 pm CDT
I thought Scandalous had a gay night club up stairs and had a free pub downstairs and a entry fee for the club upstairs. I hope is was as I danced a few times there
written by Daniel Smith, July 30, 2008 - 11:48:17 pm CDT
Paul, good point, although I thought skandalous was more of a bar that happened to have a dance floor upstairs, rather than a nightclub. From what I understand, the nightclub at The Court will operate as two separate venues, with separate entrances ad separate licenses.
written by Tim D, July 31, 2008 - 1:18:39 am CDT
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