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Karl Schlothauer
District Coordinator
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Nick White
District Coordinator
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area.
One of the first collaborative business collectives of its type to emerge in Sydney’s hospitality sector, YCK Laneways is now at the heart of Australia’s first Purple Flag District, a globally-recognised accreditation for world-class nightlife.
With beautiful venues hidden down heritage laneways, a growing collective is bringing together work life, creative spaces, arts, performance and hospitality day and night.
Barbershop | Burrow Bar | Cash Only | Duke of Clarence | Esteban | Jolenes | Kabul Social | Kahii | Kasippu | Kuro Bar & Dining | Little National Hotel | Local Sauce Tours | Now & then | PS40 | Papa Gedes | Roast Republic | Stitch | SIly | Santa Catarina | Swinging Cat | Tiva | Uncle Mings | Vinabar
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Dobby Single Launch X Neon Streets X YCK Laneways
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Front & Centre : Major Activation : Jaguar Jonze
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Intersection : Major Activation : Maybe Sammy Cocktail Class
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YCK Fair Day : Major Activation
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Intersections : Major Activation : Sneaky sound
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YCK Fair Day : Major Activation : King Stingray
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Block Party : Major Activation
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Long Lunch : Major Activation
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YCK Interactive Map : Major Project YCK Laneways
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Purple Flag Accredited District
Location
Nestled between York, Clarence and Kent streets in Sydney’s CBD.
Opportunities
Posted by The Lab
The Lab Kitchen Residency Program
A rotating kitchen residency program where fresh ideas and bold flavours take centre stage.
A rotating kitchen residency program where fresh ideas and bold flavours take centre stage.
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Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
Posted by Button Bar
Expressions of interest: Presenters & performers at Button Bar
Calling on captivating speakers, skilled subject matter experts, bold performers, and creative thinkers.
Calling on captivating speakers, skilled subject matter experts, bold performers, and creative thinkers.
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Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
Statistics
small bars, restaurants and hotels within a 3 block radius
major transport hubs
venues open after midnight
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massive activations in 3 years
average visits on a Saturday night
Source: DSpark mobility data
average monthly visits
Source: DSpark mobility data
Organisations
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A rotating kitchen residency program where fresh ideas and bold flavours take centre stage
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Button Bar has long been a go-to for after-work drinks, intimate date nights and weekend antics
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Community and stakeholder codesign, engagement and strategy for precincts, adaptation and the arts.
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Your friendly neighborhood small bar in the heart of the CBD
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Inspired by the late night diners found in the back streets of the world.
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A rotating kitchen residency program where fresh ideas and bold flavours take centre stage
Button Bar has long been a go-to for after-work drinks, intimate date nights and weekend antics
Community and stakeholder codesign, engagement and strategy for precincts, adaptation and the arts.
Your friendly neighborhood small bar in the heart of the CBD
Inspired by the late night diners found in the back streets of the world.
Elevate Your Creative & Content Campaigns with Elastic
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
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