A guide to the Annual Sydney Goth Picnic

It is incredible to think that we have been gathering for an annual goth picnic for 14 years, in this time I am proud to think that our little community has grown and has been frequented by quality people and that we have so many happy memories to look back on. As an event organiserContinue reading “A guide to the Annual Sydney Goth Picnic”

Keeping the scene safe

As the thirteenth Annual Goth Picnic approaches, I am once again reminded of how important it is to foster a scene which is safe for all to attend. This picnic in particular has always been family friendly and designed to be accessible to all goths and their friends however opening up the event to moreContinue reading “Keeping the scene safe”

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Goth-mas!

Last Saturday there was such an excellent turn out at Sanctuary (a real great Goth night out, if you’ve not been I highly recommend attending) and seeing all the happy faces in photos across the socials as well as feeling that spring weather come through reminds me that not only are we approaching Spooky SeasonContinue reading “It’s beginning to feel a lot like Goth-mas!”

From Goth Picnics to Goth Pub Gatherings

At our last picnic a long time member of our group and scene said, “You know what would be really popular? A regular pub meet up.” Because our events have always been family friendly and a safe space for minors in the Sydney Goth scene to hang out and socialise I’d not even considered it,Continue reading “From Goth Picnics to Goth Pub Gatherings”

Staying connected during the pandemic

About six or seven weeks ago (unsure, I’ve lost all concept of time) much of Sydney was placed in lockdown in an effort to stop the delta strain in it’s tracks, however for a variety of reasons which we will not get into here the lockdown has been extended for at least another month butContinue reading “Staying connected during the pandemic”

Covid19 cancels our first buy/swap/sell

One of the most challenging things about planning events during a pandemic is the delicate balance between creating hype and being ready to can or postpone it due to restrictions. This week we were told that Eora (Sydney) would get new restrictions after a man infected with covid went all over town on a questContinue reading “Covid19 cancels our first buy/swap/sell”

What is the Annual Sydney Goth Picnic?

Hi there, welcome to the first post on this site! The Annual Sydney Goth Picnic started one fateful afternoon in 2011 after a discussion on The Australian Gothic Society Facebook group. Several underage goths in the group were lamenting how there were no more events in Eora (Sydney) that they could attend since the UnderContinue reading “What is the Annual Sydney Goth Picnic?”