Sydney's Goodgod Small Club is looking for a new owner.
Venue founders Jimmy Sing and Hana Shimada announced this week that they would be stepping down from their roles at the club after five years. They released a statement which begins:This has been a difficult decision but personally we feel it’s time to emerge from our beloved basement to explore other creative projects, perhaps involving a little more daylight.
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. 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.
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?
The club has been a key pillar of Sydney's underground music scene since it opened back in 2010, hosting a broad range of acts in its back room including Four Tet, Thom York, Andrew Weatherall and Maurice Fulton. Despite the announcement, Sing and Shimada have indicated that the process may be a slow one and Goodgod won't be changing in the immediate future. Their fifth birthday celebration will be held across the venue's two rooms next month and programming will continue as normal into the new year.
Expressions of interest can be directed to Jerry Leis at Metro Commercial.