Club 77 To Close For Major Renovations As Venue Expands Accessibility

Sydney nightlife institution, Club 77, will be temporarily closed as the venue undergoes major renovations to improve the club’s accessibility.

The upgrade comes following Club 77’s successful bid in Sound NSW’s Venue Upgrade Grants initiative, which will see the club completely revamped and upgraded to accommodate clubbers and electronic music lovers with disability.

The redesign, spearheadeded by Kristie Paul of Inochi Design Life, will see the venue gain an accessible entry with a wheelchair lift, accessible bathroom facilities, an accessible bar and lowered bar top, an accessible DJ booth and live music performance area, accessible seating, and 1.5 metres of wheelchair turning space throughout the venue.

“It’s been both a dream and mission of Club 77’s long term plan to make the venue accessible and truly inclusive,” said Club 77 Music Director Dane Gorrel.

“Thanks to Sound NSW, this dream is now becoming reality and we couldn’t be more grateful. Everyone should be able to experience live music in an accessible, inclusive and safe environment. This new chapter for the community is so exciting and we are looking forward to being a venue for all.”

Range of disabilities considered

The renovation will also include the introduction of a dedicated sensory room will provide a supportive space for individuals with sensory processing needs or challenges related to emotional regulation. Braille and tactile signage will als be installed throughout the venue to support navigation for people who are blind or have low vision, and haptic vests will be available on-site, offering a new and immersive way for Deaf and hard of hearing community members to experience live music.

Aquenta, DJ and founder of accessible club night Crip Rave Theory, said the upgrades would have a massive impact on the music and nightlife culture of Sydney.

“In a landscape that is still largely inaccessible, it will be a game changer in terms of who can be booked, who can attend, and ultimately, who can contribute to the culture. It also shows what can happen with imagination and investment and will hopefully inspire other spaces and organisers.”

The venue will be shut from Monday 13 April next year while it undergoes extensive infrastructure works, and is set to reopen on Thursday 4 June, with a reopening party in collaboration with Crip Rave Theory, to be announced in early 2026.