The Flinders Hotel
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As we continue to walk further and deeper into oxford street, we stumble upon an interchange. We hear music quite distant, however, we follow the rumble into Flinders Street. The music is different; louder, faster and deeper. You can hear the kicks reverb sing in an echo-like harmony that ricochets the walls of the apartment. Like before, masses wait to enter inside the rumbling cage of the Flinders Hotel, all dressed in black, a strong community of techno lovers, uniting in matrimony to enjoy the euphoric emotions that techno delivers. The Flinders Hotel, opened in 1918 used to serve as a local pub/ restaurant (The Flinders Hotel, 2020). Now it is the epicentre of techno nightlife in the city. The small confined space allows for fuller crowds, closer community and amazing sound quality. The venue is primarily known for hosting hard techno event ‘Black Noir’ every Friday, and constantly brings hundreds of people through the doors as well as multiple famous and internationally known techno headliners.
As the walk comes to an end, take a moment of reflection to recall the presence of people, the social interactions and the emotions that are attracted by music. Additionally, think past those aspects and focus on what is really happening outside; the traffic, the cars, the birds, and the footsteps. This program was intended as a way to both educate and experience what Sydney’s nightlife is like and the diversity of music and presence of social interactions within our society. I hope you have enjoyed your walk.
References:
Functions. (2016, December 27). Oxford Art Factory. https://oxfordartfactory.com/functions/
Oxford Street: A history from track to high street | City of Sydney - News. (n.d.). News.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved May 14, 2023, from https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/photos/oxford-street-darlinghurst-a-history-from-track-to-high-street#:~:text=In%201803%2C%20convicts%20cleared%20this
The Flinders Hotel. (2020). Theflinders.business.site. Retrieved May 14, 2023, from https://theflinders.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral#summary
